diff --git "a/TinyStories_1734.txt" "b/TinyStories_1734.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1734.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +The two friends rolled out the clay and made a funny-looking creature. The creature had big eyes and a hairy tail. Molly and Penny laughed at how silly it looked. They decided to give it its own name, so they called it "Solly the Clay Monster". + +Next, the friends wanted to give Solly a home. So they gathered up some grass and leaves, and made a soft nest. Molly and Penny put Solly in the nest and he fell fast asleep. + +The two friends watched over Solly until he woke up in the early morning. He thanked Molly and Penny for his new home and hugged them both. Now Solly the Clay Monster had a place to spring around and explore! +Once upon a time there was a twin named Tom. Tom was a tough guy who liked to catch things. One day he was playing when he saw something shiny. It was a bug! Tom ran to catch it, but the bug was too fast. Tom tried again and again, but the bug kept flying away. + +Then Tom's twin brother, Ben, saw the bug too. Ben was also tough and liked to catch things too. He had an idea. He chased the bug while Tom ran around the other way. The twins worked together and finally caught the bug! + +At the end of the day, Tom and Ben were so happy they had caught the bug. From then on, they were known as the Twin Bug Catchers! +Molly and her mommy were in the kitchen. There was a huge bowl of dough in the middle of the table. + +Molly's mommy said,"Let's make cookies!" Molly was so excited. + +Molly got to help. She watched her mommy take a big spoon and scoop some dough. Then Molly took the dough and squeezed it. It felt soft and squishy in her hands. She loved it. + +Molly's mommy kept scooping and squeezing until they had enough dough to make lots of cookies. Molly was so proud of herself. + +Molly's mommy put the cookies in the oven and they waited. After a while, Molly took them out. They were a big, golden treat! Molly and her mommy ate them up, and they were so delicious! +Once upon a time there was a beetle. He was very fast and loved to run around everywhere. One day he was in the garden, running around and exploring, when he came across a large pile of dried leaves. He decided to scatter the leaves with his wings and have some fun. But when he flew up and spread his wings, something else came flying out of the leaves! + +It was a lot of funny little bugs, some small and some bigger. They were all scurrying around, bumping into each other, and running away very quickly. It was a lot of fun! + +The beetle laughed and watched the bugs for a while, but then he started to get bored. So he decided to have some more fun, and he started chasing the bugs around. He was so fast, the bugs couldn't get away from him. + +Soon, the beetle scattered all the bugs, and the garden was back to normal. But the beetle had had a lot of fun, and he couldn't wait to go exploring again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah who loved to explore. One day, she went on an adventure to a faraway place. She saw lots of different things and made new friends along the way. + +Sarah kept walking until she saw a judge sitting in a big chair. She had never seen a judge before and was curious. She looked at the judge very carefully and thought he was adorable. He had on a big, fancy hat and was wearing a bright red robe. He looked stern, but he had a kind smile on his face. + +She wanted to talk to the judge, but she was too shy. So instead of talking, she smiled at him and waved. The judge waved back and gave her a friendly nod. + +Sarah was very excited to have made a new friend. She waved goodbye and ran off to start a new adventure. As she ran, she knew she had met someone special that day. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She liked to go to the park with her mom and play with her toys. She was always smiling and having a lot of fun. + +One day, Lucy and her mom went to the park and saw a lot of people working. The people were working hard and making a lot of noise. It was a smelly work place too. + +Lucy and her mom watched as the work increased. More and more people came to work and it got even noisier and smellier. + +The work continued until late into the night. Finally the work was done and everyone was happy. Lucy and her mom smiled and went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He wanted to be a musician when he grew up. One day, Jack's mommy gave him a special present: it was a flute! + +Jack was so happy; he ran straight over to it. He held the flute, and blew into it softly. Sweet music came out! Jack realized he could make music with this flute. + +Jack practiced every day. He learned all kinds of songs. Soon, his music sounded beautiful. + +Everyone who heard Jack play was envious of his amazing skills. Jack was so happy that he could make music with the flute. + +Now, Jack plays music all the time. He plays for his family and all his friends. Jack loves making music—and he owes it all to his special flute! +Once upon a time, there was an angel. He had big wings and sparkles all around. He looked up to the sky and saw many stars. He liked to roll around in the clouds and have fun. + +The angel was very successful at rolling. He would roll around in circles and make big jumps. He thought it was a very fun game. He would always laugh and smile when he was rolling. + +One day, the angel found a special rock. It was shiny and sparkly. He wanted to keep rolling, so he rolled the rock with him! The angel had so much fun rolling with the rock. He would jump and turn and do all kinds of rolls. + +Soon the angel became very successful. Everywhere he rolled, people cheered. They watched him roll with the shiny rock and they clapped when he finished. The angel was so happy that he could roll so well. + +Finally, the angel rolled back to his home in the clouds. He put the shiny rock back and smiled. He was so proud of himself because he was a successful angel. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog. His name was Spot and he loved to go on adventures. One day, Spot saw a big rocket. He wanted to protect it. He barked at anyone who came close to it. He even barked in his sleep, so no one could steal it. Spot watched the rocket every day and made sure it was safe. He was so loyal. People from all over the town came to see Spot protect the rocket. They all cheered when they saw how brave and loyal he was. Spot was very proud of himself. He protected the rocket until one day, a man came and said he was taking it away. Spot was sad, but he knew that the rocket was safe. He watched it fly off into the sky with a happy smile on his face. +Once upon a time, a little boy and his family went to the beach. The sun was shining and the ocean was blue. The boy was so excited to dive in! He put on his swimming suit and his mum put on sun cream, then they ran and jumped into the water. + +The little boy practised his diving and it was amazing! He learnt to dive further and further. After a while he got hungry, so his mum and dad put out a picnic. + +The little boy enjoyed his lunch and then had a rest. After he woke up, he was feeling brave and he decided to dive again! He was very polite and waited his turn. Then, when it was finally his turn, he made a big dive and it was so much fun. + +The little boy felt so proud of his work and had a big smile on his face as he got out of the ocean. He had had a very fun day and was glad to be back with his family. +Jimmy was playing outside in the park. He could feel the warm sun on his skin and the grass tickling his toes. Then, he saw something amazing: a shadow. It looked like a doggy! Jimmy was so excited, he had to get closer. He scampered over and kicked at the shadow. But it stayed in the same place. He kicked again, harder this time. The shadow got bigger and started to move. Jimmy watched in delight as it ran off. He had made a new friend! He couldn't believe it was so amazing. Jimmy laughed as the shadow disappeared. What a great day he had! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was very excited. He wanted to go and explore the world around him. So, he took his mom and they ventured out into the countryside. + +As they were walking through the forest, they saw something strange in the distance. It was a very small smoke rising up from behind a nearby tree. The little boy was so excited that he started running towards it. + +When he reached the tree, the boy looked around and saw something he had never seen before. It was a little fire with smoke coming out of it! He was so excited that he started dancing around it. + +Mom watched as the little boy laughed and jumped around the fire, feeling so happy. This was the first time he had seen fire and smoke and it had definitely made him excited. + +The little boy was so excited that he wanted to take some of the smoke home with him. So, he grabbed a leaf, blew on the fire and made a little smoke cloud around him. And that is how the little boy took a little smoke with him as he went home. +Once upon a time there was a wise nurse. Every day, the nurse would take a nap. She liked to rest and relax. She was careful not to nap too much though. One day, she found a special spot in the park to take a nap. While she was napping, she heard a voice. It was a 3-year-old child who asked, "Are you napping?". The wise nurse smiled and said, "Yes, I am napping". The child seemed very satisfied with the answer and left. From that day on, the wise nurse found the same special spot in the park to take her nap. +Mia was at a show. She saw a man in a red suit do very funny tricks. He juggled balls and hopped on one foot. She liked watching him so much that she clapped and cheered. She even did a little dance. + +Mia saw a lot of other kids there. One little boy had a lot of junk in his hands. He was making funny noises with it. Mia tried to make the same noises, but her Mom said she had to be quiet. + +Everyone cheered when the man in the red suit finished his show. He bowed and smiled. Even Mia was applauding. She clapped her hands together and laughed. It was so much fun to watch the show! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. Everyday she liked to ride her bike around the house to explore. One day she wanted to go somewhere really special, so she rode to the kitchen. It was loud with the oven on and the dishes clattering. + +Lucy spotted something delicious on the table - a bowl of candy! She hopped off her bike and walked towards it. Suddenly, she heard a loud barking noise from the other room. She heard a voice that she knew - it was her mommy! + +Lucy was scared. She hurried to her bike and quickly rode back out of the kitchen. She was so happy to be out in the open again. From that day on, Lucy knew that the kitchen was a very loud place and she loves to ride her bike away from it. +Once there was a little boy who loved to jog! Every day his mum would give him a yummy sausage to hold in his hand, and he would go jogging around the park. He loved it! + +Whenever he jogged he would remember to use his very important words. He would count with each of his steps: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5... It made jogging fun because his mama said it was important to practice his counting. + +When he was finished jogging, he was always really hungry and he would ask his mum for more sausages! His mum was always so happy to give him some, and he would eat them happily. + +Jogging and eating sausages made him feel really good and he knew it was an important job. He was so proud of his jogging and he always liked to finish with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a weak pencil. This pencil couldn't do the same things as the other pencils, so it always felt a bit sad. + +One day, a giant came to visit the pencils. He asked the pencils to show him what they could do. All the pencils tried their best to display their work. + +The other pencils could draw, write and colour so wonderfully that the giant was very impressed. But when it came to the weak pencil, it could not do any of those things. + +The weak pencil felt so disappointed. But then, the giant picked up the weak pencil and said: "You may be weak, but you can still be useful". + +He showed the weak pencil how it could still help by keeping all the other pencils in place. + +The pencils were overjoyed that the weak pencil had found a new job and from then on, the pencils all worked happily together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lola. Lola was a very brave girl who loved to explore and try new things. + +One day Lola looked around her bedroom, and saw a big shelf. She wanted to see what was on top of it, so she decided to climb. She put one foot on the bottom of the shelf, and slowly she started to climb. + +Soon she reached the top and there she found a very shiny toy. She wanted to get it and show it to her friends. She tried to reach for it but it was a bit too far away. + +So, Lola decided to climb even higher. She grabbed the shelf with her hands and started to climb up. With a little bit of determination, she managed to get closer to the toy. She finally grabbed it from the shelf and held it in her hands. She was very successful! +Once upon a time, there was an adventurous wolf. He seemed to like going on journeys. One day, he decided to go exploring. He went deep inside a dark forest. All of a sudden, he heard a strange sound. It seemed to be getting louder and louder. The wolf was very scared. He wanted to run away, but he was too brave. He stepped forward and soon saw a big, furry beast. It was a big, white bear! The bear seemed friendly and the wolf was not scared anymore. Instead, he felt excited. The wolf and the bear started playing together and they had so much fun. They ran and jumped around, chasing each other. Before the wolf left the forest, he waved goodbye to the bear. They would never forget their first adventure together. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight that was very tough. He always carried with him a special weapon. One day, while walking through the woods, he had to be very quiet. He peeked around every corner to make sure all was safe. He could hear a noise coming from behind a bush. He slowly stepped closer and peeked. On the ground, was a giant dragon! It was so scary that the knight shook. He was scared, but he was tough. He pulled out his weapon and pointed it at the dragon. The dragon was so scared it flew away. The knight was so brave! He put away his weapon and went on his way. The brave knight was safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was an old spirit who wanted to wake up the world. He was clumsy and had a big mission to do. Every morning, he would fly around, making lots of noise. People were so startled they were wide awake. + +The spirit was so happy his plan worked. He flew all around the world, making sure everyone was awake. Everywhere he went, he saw happy smiles. It was the best feeling in the world. + +But one day, he was so tired that he fell fast asleep! Everyone was confused. How can an old spirit fall asleep? People looked around, but couldn't find him. + +Suddenly, a little girl heard a snore coming from the top of the tree. She ran over to see what it was and found the old spirit. She woke him up and smiled. Now the spirit could go back to waking up the world. +Once there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was sad because he was sick. He had to stay in bed all the time and couldn't play with his friends. + +One day, Tom's grandpa came to visit him. Grandpa said he knew how to help Tom feel better. He took Tom to a special garden. + +In the garden, Grandpa showed Tom all the beautiful flowers and plants. Grandpa said that the garden's good energy could help heal Tom's sickness. Tom started to feel a little better. + +Grandpa and Tom kept visiting the garden everyday. Little by little, Tom began to get better and better. Soon, he was as strong and healthy as ever. + +Tom was so happy. He was glad that the good energy of the garden had healed him. Thanks to Grandpa, he could now go out and play with his friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a great jeep. Everyone cared for it very much. Everyone wanted to take it for a drive. One day, a family of four went for a ride in the jeep. They all had a great time, laughing and singing. Dad even let the little girl drive! When they returned home, they all thanked the jeep for taking them on such a wonderful ride. +There was a popular lock. Everyone wanted to play with it. One day, a little girl named Mary had an idea. She took a bottle and started to spray the lock. Soon it was wet and slippery. Mary smiled; she was proud of her plan. + +She grabbed the lock and tried to turn it. With a click, it opened! Everyone was so surprised; they couldn't believe it. They had been trying to open it for hours without success. + +Mary was very happy. She had opened the lock with nothing but a spray bottle. From then on, everyone wanted to be her friend. She was popular and proud! +Molly and her daddy were playing in the park. Molly watched as her daddy threw the ball. She loved to watch him laugh. Daddy asked Molly if she wanted some food. Molly said yes! He took her to the shop and bought some ordinary ice cream. Molly watched as he paid for the food. + +Back at home, Molly watched as the daddy made her a special cup of tea. She liked to watch him make special things. She sipped and tasted the tea. It was sweet and delicious. + +Then they went to the garden and watched the birds. Daddy pointed to a pretty bird and they watched as it flew away. Molly was happy. They went back inside and had some more food. Molly liked the special dinner her daddy made. They ate and enjoyed the evening. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Ally and Sam. Ally was a brave girl and Sam was her best friend. + +One day, Ally and Sam decided to go on an adventure. They went outside and saw it was raining. It was very wet and slippery, so they had to be careful. + +As Ally and Sam kept walking, they heard a loud noise. It was the sound of giant thunder! They looked up and saw dark clouds. The sky was very noisy and the thunder was dangerous! + +Ally decided to take a risk. She grabbed Sam's hand and they ran to the playground. There they found a big tree with a huge branch on one side. Ally had an idea. She said, "Let's attach a rope to the branch and swing from it!" + +Ally and Sam had so much fun swinging from the rope together, even though it was raining! They laughed and shouted together. Before long, the storm was over, but Ally and Sam had a wonderful time and the memory of the adventure in the rain would stay with them forever. +Once upon a time there was an old man who wanted to be clean. So, he took a shower everyday with soap and cleaned his clothes. One day, the old man decided to take a walk in the woods. As he was walking, he spotted a cop in the distance. + +The old man said, "Hello, officer!" But the cop didn't answer him. Instead he vanished into the trees. The old man kept walking until he found a little pond. He looked into the pond and saw a reflection of himself looking very clean. + +Suddenly, the cop appeared beside the old man. The old man was surprised and asked the cop, "Where did you come from?" The cop replied, "I only vanish when I'm on patrol." + +The old man smiled and thanked the cop for keeping him safe. Then the cop said goodbye and vanished into the woods. The old man enjoyed the rest of his walk feeling happy and clean. +Daddy and little Tommy were out on a hot day. Daddy pulled the car over and said to Tommy, "I need to fill up the car with gas, let's go over to that ugly station." + +Tommy saw an old telephone booth next to an old pump and said, "Daddy, can I twist the pole?" Daddy replied, "No, that would be too dangerous for a big kid like you." + +Tommy said, "Please, Daddy, pleeeease!" Daddy said, "Okay, but be careful and stay back from the pump. I'm going inside to pay for the gas." + +While waiting for Daddy, Tommy grabbed a hold of the pole and started to twist it. But then, the old pole came loose in Tommy's hands and his foot got caught in it. He started to yell and cry, scared that the old pole was going to break into pieces. + +Suddenly, Daddy came out of the gas station and rushed over to Tommy. Daddy said, "It's okay, I've got you now. You are alright. Let's get away from the ugly pump. I'll take you to get an ice cream to calm down." + +As they drove away, Daddy said, "Next time, listen to me and stay away from the rusty old pole." Tommy smiled and said, "Okay Daddy." +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to help her mommy cook in the kitchen. Every morning, her mommy would say, "Lucy, be a good girl and help me cook breakfast." + +Lucy was obedient, so she smiled and ran to the kitchen to help cook. They made bacon, eggs, and pancakes. Lucy loved to watch the bacon cook in the pan. + +At night, they would run the fan to make it cooler in the house. Lucy loved to sit near the fan and feel the cool breeze. + +One day, Lucy asked her mommy, "Mommy, can I cook something by myself?" her mommy said, "Sure, sweetie. What do you want to cook?" Lucy said, "I want to cook pancakes!" Her mommy was very happy and said, "Of course! Let's cook pancakes together." They made the pancakes and the whole house was filled the smell of deliciousness. + +Lucy was so proud that she cooked something all by herself! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue was very comfortable in her home - she had lots of toys, yummy snacks and her mom always hugged her. But one day, there was no peace in Sue's home. Sue's dad started to yell. He was very mad. It scared Sue. She ran away and hid in the corner of her room. + +Sue was so scared she held her hands over her ears, but she could still hear him yell. She wanted the peace in her home back. How could she make it better? + +Sue didn't know what to do. She stayed in the corner and waited for it to end. But when the yelling was over, there was still no peace. Sue was sad and scared, but she was still comfortable in her room. + +But no matter how much Sue wanted the peace to come back, it didn't. She never saw her dad again. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Peter. Peter liked to count things. Every morning he would count the buttons on his shirt and then count the stairs as he went down them. One day, Peter went to the market. He saw lots of delicious fruit. He wanted to count all the fruit, so he did. He counted apples, oranges, and many other fruits. + +When Peter finished counting all the fruit, he was very happy. He then noticed that many people did not have enough money to buy the fruit. He felt very sad for them. Suddenly, Peter had an idea. He decided to give all the fruit he had counted to the people who needed it. Peter knew that this was something very important. + +When Peter's mom saw what he had done, she was very proud. She told him that it was always important to help people in need. + +This is an important lesson that Peter learned. Counting things can be fun, but helping people is even better. +Once upon a time there was a bird called Anna. Anna loved to soar in the sky. She flew so high that no one could reach her. One day, Anna looked down from the sky, and saw a beautiful image. It was the sun and the moon, shining together brightly in the sky. Anna was delighted. + +But then something strange happened. She started to fly even higher and higher, and forgot the beautiful image. + +After a while, Anna was too high up in the sky and realized that she couldn't go back down. She was stuck and scared. + +Suddenly she thought of the beautiful image and remembered the moral behind it. When we soar too high, we should always remember to come back down and enjoy the things we have. + +Anna was delighted when she remembered this, and soon she was able to safely land back on the ground. And from that day on, she never forgot to admire the beauty of the world around her. +One day, Mark was walking his dog in the park. It was a happy day because the sun was shinning and the birds were singing. He and his dog loved spending time together, playing and running in the park. + +Suddenly, his dog saw something and ran towards it. Mark chased after him but he was too slow. When he finally caught up, he found that his dog was barking wildly at a shock of bees. Mark quickly pulled his dog away and grabbed his stick, hoping to scare the bees away. + +The bees buzzed angrily and Mark could see they were getting angry. He cautiously took a few steps closer and waved the stick, but the bees stayed where they were. Then, one of them flew right towards Mark and he quickly backed away in shock. + +Mark was so scared he started to cry, but then the sun shone down and the bees flew away. He was so relieved and happy that he hugged his dog tightly. He knew then that the park will always be a happy and safe place to spend time. +Once upon a time there lived a kind lady named Mrs. Harm. She lived in a cozy house by the lake. She was always looking for ways to help those around her. + +Today, Mrs. Harm decided to introduce her new mittens. They were made from soft wool and were so warm and cozy. She was sure that they would be perfect for winter. + +Mrs. Harm decided to share her mittens with the neighborhood children. She went around and introduced the mittens to each of the kids, explaining to them how warm and cozy they would be on cold winter days. + +The final child Mrs. Harm met was a 3 year old called Robert. She asked if he wanted a pair of her mittens, but he said no. "Why not?" asked Mrs. Harm. Robert smiled and said: "The warm sunshine will keep my hands warm enough. Besides, I don't need them if I'm good and help others. Others need them more than I do!" + +Mrs. Harm was so impressed by Robert's kindness and generosity. She smiled and said: "You are right, Robert! Kindness and generosity can be the best sweaters on cold winter days!" +Once upon a time there was a kid named Harry. One day, Harry was running in the park when he tripped over a rock. He fell down and became very scared. He started to feel ashamed. All of the other kids were laughing at him and he didn't know what to do. Suddenly, something special happen. A big balloon came down and stopped right in front of Harry. It had a sign that said "FREE". Harry was so surprised he forgot about the rock and the being ashamed. He jumped up and grabbed the balloon with both hands. He was so excited and smiled from ear to ear. The other kids were so amazed and started to cheer. From that day forward, Harry never forgot what can happen when we least expect it. +Once there was a little girl called Holly. She was very hungry and she knew it was time to get some food. She wandered out into the field, hoping to find something to eat. + +Suddenly, Holly spotted a fruit tree. She could see apples and oranges growing on the branches and she was very excited. She ran over to the tree and started rubbing the leaves. + +When Holly was finished, she plucked the apples and oranges off the branches and began munching on them. Soon she was no longer hungry, and she felt happy and content. + +Holly continued to explore the field and she soon found some of her friends playing. Together, they ran and had lots of fun. And when Holly returned home she was full of energy from her adventures in the field. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty prince. He lived in a far away castle with a moat and tall walls. Every day, he dreamed of a visit from a special friend who would make his dreams come true. + +One day, the sky shined brighter than normal. He felt something magical in the air and thought he heard his friend calling his name. He ran to the window to see who it was. + +Lo and behold, there was a dragon outside! It was massive and had colorful scales that sparkled in the sun. The dragon said, "Greetings, my prince! I'm here to help you make your dreams come true." + +The prince was afraid, but he trusted the dragon. He climbed onto its back and they flew off into the sky. They flew higher and higher until they reached the clouds. Suddenly, the dragon shined and became even more majestic. + +The clouds parted and revealed a magical kingdom. It was full of tall towers, grand castles, and dazzling lights. The prince was in awe. This is where he would fill his dreams! + +The prince stepped onto the land and felt joy in his heart. He knew the visit from the mighty dragon had changed his life forever. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Lily. Every morning she waved her magical wand and said her special spell. She said “I wish I had more power!†+ +One day while she was close to a big tree, she heard a voice coming from the branches. The voice said “Bow to the tree and I will give you the power you wish forâ€. + +Lily didn't know what to do at first. But then she thought, why not try it? So, she bowed to the tree. Suddenly the tree began to sparkle and the roots glowed. Then the voice said “Your wish is granted! I have given you the power to help other people!†+ +Lily was so happy and felt so thankful. She smiled, thanked the tree and said goodbye. From that day on, she used her new power to help people whenever she could. She was helpful and kind and made a lot of friends. Everyone admired her for her kindness and strength. +Mama and baby were going for a leisurely walk in the park. The baby was in her stroller, watching everyone and everything in the park with her big, curious eyes. + +Mama stopped and said, "Guess what, baby? We're going to do a search!" Baby's eyes lit up. "What kind of search, Mama?" + +Mama laughed and responded, "We're going to do a test to see how lively you are!" The baby was intrigued and hopped out of her stroller ready to explore. + +Mama pointed out all sorts of things in the park, and said "Go find it, baby! That's the test!" The baby smiled and ran around in circles, searching everywhere. + +Mama watched proudly as her baby showed off her energy and agility. Suddenly the baby spotted a lizard. She had found the last item, and passed the test! + +Mama was so impressed, she cheered and hugged the baby close and said, "Wow, what a lively little girl you are!" +One day, William was looking at his cactus. It was orange and looked really nice. All of a sudden, he had an idea. He decided to cover the cactus with a blanket. + +He took a blanket and put it over the cactus. He wasn't sure why but he thought it looked cool. He left it there for a few hours. + +When William came back, the cactus was dead. It had been crushed under the blanket. William was very sad. He wished he hadn't covered the cactus. He had made a big mistake. + +From that day onwards, William was very careful when playing with his cactus. He never covered it like he did before. +Mia was feeling really happy because it was her birthday. She put on her favourite dress, which was bright yellow and very lovely. Her mum then poured some pink lemonade for her, which she drank with a smile. + +Afterwards, Mia and her mum went to the park. The sun was shining so brightly and there were lots of lovely flowers in different colours. Mia also saw some little ducks swimming in a pond. + +In the afternoon, Mia asked her mum if she could watch her favourite video. Her mum said yes, so she watched it on the big television. It was so exciting; Mia kept laughing and jumping around. + +Mia had a great birthday. She was filled with love and excitement, it certainly had been a lovely day. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Bob. He was three and loved to play in the garden. One day, he was playing in the garden and was very excited to find a box. He opened it and inside he found a jar of jam. He was so happy and started to eat the jam right away. + +Bob went to show his mom the jar of jam. But then he spied a shovel in the box and he had an idea. He took the shovel into the garden and started to dig. Soon he was deep enough, so he carefully placed the jar of jam into the ground. He then filled the hole back up, patting the dirt down until it was dry. + +Bob smiled to himself, happy he had buried the jar of jam. Now he could find it the next day and he would have another snack. He ran back inside the house to show his mom, proudly telling her all about his adventure. +On a sunny day, there was a boy named Chuck. He was a very lazy boy; he did not like to work or play hard. Sometimes he just wanted to sit at home and watch TV. + +One day, Chuck decided to go for a walk. He started running in the park, feeling free and happy. As he was running, he suddenly saw a big package in the grass. He went closer and looked inside. It was filled with candy! + +Chuck became excited and he started running around with the package. Everyone was laughing and cheering him on. Chuck was having so much fun. But then, he started to get very tired. His lazy day had caught up to him. + +After a few minutes, Chuck stopped running. He was out of breath and couldn't move anymore. He sat down and opened the package, eating all the candy. He was happy and content, the perfect ending for his lazy day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved jam so much that she went to the store to buy some. On the way, she passed a garden full of flowers. It was so pretty that she decided to go and explore. + +When she reached the garden, she smelled something sweet coming from the flowers. It was the jam! The jam was dripping from the flowers and Lucy rushed to collect it. She was so happy and excited. + +As she walked home with a jar of sweet jam, she saw her friend Paul. She asked him, “Do you want some?†Paul said, “Yes!†and they both smiled. + +They enjoyed the sweet jam together and went back to the garden once more. They had a wonderful time and passed a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab called Charlie. Charlie had a very hard shell and he loved to explore the beach. One day, Charlie was walking along the beach when he heard something loud. He looked up and saw a big seagull. + +The seagull shouted: "Get away from here! This is my beach!" + +Charlie was scared. He quickly ran away, back to his shell. + +But as he was running, the seagull warned him: "If you come back, I'll make you sorry!" + +Charlie was worried by what the seagull had said, so he stayed in his shell. He was so scared, he didn't even move. + +Charlie was safe in his shell but he was sad. He wished he could go back out and explore the beach again. + +Finally, Charlie decided to go back to the beach - but this time, he was very careful. He listened for loud noises, and if he heard any, he ran back to his shell. + +Charlie had learnt his lesson, and he was much happier now that he was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a large house filled with luxury. + +Tommy lived in the house with his family. He was only three years old, but he loved to write. Whenever he could, he would grab his pencils and paper and write stories. + +One day, his mom said to him, "Tommy, do you want to write something special?" + +Tommy said, "Yes! I want to write a big story and make it very special!" + +His mom smiled, and said, "Then take some large pieces of paper, write your ideas down, and make something beautiful and special." + +Tommy took the large pieces of paper and wrote down his ideas. He wrote, and he wrote, until he was finally finished with his story. + +He showed it to his mom excitedly, and she was so proud of him. She said, "This is amazing Tommy! I'm so proud of you." + +Tommy smiled and said, "I'm glad I wrote this special story, with all of this luxury!" +Fred was marching in the park with his mom. He was excited because they were going to get a waffle. His mom had promised him a delicious treat. Fred's little feet marched quickly across the grass. + +Suddenly, Fred stepped on something hard and it made a funny sound. He looked down and saw that it was a dead bug. He had seen bugs before but never a dead one. He was a bit scared. + +His mom asked him what was wrong, and he told her about the bug. She said not to worry, and they continued marching to the waffle stand. + +When they got there, Fred was so happy to see all the delicious waffles. He chose a chocolate one with sprinkles on top. It was the best waffle he had ever eaten. + +The marching had made him very hungry. Fred was so full after eating the waffle that he didn't even want to march back home. But his mom said it was time to go anyway. + +Off they went, marching back across the park, ready to enjoy their full bellies. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One friend was nice and the other was very naughty. + +The nice friend wanted to show the naughty one how much they cared. So, one day, the nice friend touched the naughty one's shoulder. The naughty one did not like it and ran away. + +The next day, the nice friend brought something special - a big juicy steak! This made the naughty one very happy. They touched the steak with both hands and started to eat. + +The nice friend smiled. They had been very clever. The steak was harmless and this made the naughty one happy again. They returned the nice friend's touch with a hug, and the two friends continued having fun. +Mum said it was time to pick a folder. She opened the cupboard door and pointed at the row of folders. They were all different sizes and shapes, and some were brightly coloured. + +Mum asked, "Which one will you choose, sweetheart?" + +The little girl looked for a minute, then pointed at the white one. It was very neat and tidy and just the right size for her to hold it. + +Mum said, "Great choice! Now you can put all your pictures inside it." + +The little girl put her small hands around the folder and smiled. She was so proud to have chosen the perfect one. +Once there was a girl called Elsa. She was three years old and loved taking pictures with her camera. + +Every day she would take her camera and take pictures of her family, her pets and the things she liked. + +One day she took her camera to the park. She took some photos of the ducks that she saw in the pond. She was glad to get some good photos. + +Once back at home, she showed her family the photos she had taken. Her family was very glad to see all the nice photos. + +Finally, when she had finished looking at the photos she had taken, she put her camera away and went to play in the garden. She was very glad of the photos she had taken and was looking forward to taking more soon. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little rabbit named Jack. He liked to roll around in the forest, along with his friend, a bear named Bear. + +One day, Jack and Bear were rolling around in the forest when Jack suddenly noticed something shiny and furry. It was a piece of fur! Jack remembered how warm and soft it felt when his mom cuddled him, so he quickly snatched the fur and ran away with it. + +Bear said, "Jack, that's not yours! Give it back!" But Jack just kept rolling with the fur. + +Bear followed Jack and shouted, "That's naughty, Jack! You need to give it back!" Finally, Jack paused and looked at Bear. + +Jack felt sorry, so he slowly and reluctantly handed the fur back to Bear. Bear smiled and thanked Jack for being so honest. + +Jack felt relieved that he had done the right thing. From then on, he remembered never to take something that wasn't his. +One night, Sammy was looking out of his bedroom window at the stars. Suddenly, he saw a comet hop across the night sky! He was so excited and jumped up and down. + +"Mommy, Mommy! Come look! I saw a comet!" He shouted. + +Mommy had just finished cleaning Sammy's room and was a bit surprised by the loud call. She quickly walked to Sammy's bedroom window. + +"Wow Sammy, you saw a comet! That is so special," Mommy said in awe. + +But Sammy was a bit nervous. He asked his Mommy, "What if it will never come back?" + +Mommy chuckled with a laughed. "Don't worry Sammy, comets hop across the night sky all the time! Every few years we can see them again!" + +Sammy was relieved. "Really? That's good!" + +Mommy nodded. She gave Sammy a hug, and they both hopped back to bed. +Once there was a little girl who loved to soar. She wanted to fly like the birds above her. Every day, she dreamed of going on a safari and flying high up into the sky. + +One day, her dream came true. She was excited to take off on an adventure. But it turned out to be a boring safari. She only drove in a car and saw animals from far away. + +But then, she had an idea. She asked her dad to stop the car so she could stretch out her arms and start soaring. As soon as dad stopped, she opened her wings and with a leap she was off! Dad was shocked at first, but he quickly realized what she was doing and smiled. + +The breeze was strong as she soared up and away. Everything felt alive and free. She never wanted this amazing feeling to end. The safari was much better than she could have ever imagined. She promised herself she would soar like this every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Sam. He liked to skip everywhere. One day he was skipping over to the park when he noticed a special lamp. He wanted to take it with him. + +So Sam picked up the lamp and started to skip back home. He was so proud of his new lamp. But, when he tried to turn it on, nothing happened. So he shook it and shook it, but still nothing. + +Sam kept skipping, trying to make the lamp work. He was so proud, he kept telling everyone he passed how successful he was going to be with his new lamp. + +But when he got back home, the lamp still wouldn't turn on. Sam was so sad. His lamp was broken, and he had no way to fix it. He was so disappointed that he never tried to skip again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. He had a toy tank that he liked to play with. One day, Jack asked his Mum if he could lend his tank to his friend Kate. + +Mum said, "No, Jack. You can't lend your tank. It's too little." + +Jack got very sad and he started crying. Then his Mum said, "You can lend Kate my tank. It's much bigger, so she can have more fun with it." + +Jack was so happy that he cheered up right away. He stopped crying and smiled really big. + +He ran off to find Kate and said, "Kate! Kate! My Mum said I can lend you her tank." + +Kate was so excited, and said, "Yay! I'm so happy, thank you Jack!" + +The two kids had a great time playing with the tank, and Jack was very glad that he and Kate could share it. +Nina was so excited! She was going to the ocean to feed the seals. She had her little bucket of fish and was ready to go. +When she arrived near the ocean, she saw a lovely seal. She quickly put the fish into her bucket and called the seal over. The seal came up to the edge of the water, and Nina smiled as she began to feed it. +"Thank you for the lovely fish," said the seal. Nina was so surprised to hear it that she could only smile. +They spent the day together playing in the ocean, and when it was time to leave, Nina said goodbye to the lovely seal. She didn't want to go, but she knew she had to. She waved goodbye and promised to come back soon. +Nina was sure she would never forget the special bond she had made with the seal. She knew that no matter what, it was a day filled with lots of love. +Once upon a time there was a clever girl who had a big mystery. She wanted to find the truth, but she did not know how. She thought to herself and asked her friends for help but no one had an answer. + +One day, when she was all alone, she heard a voice say: "Come with me and I will help you unlock the truth." She was amazed, scared and curious, but she trusted the voice. So she followed it. + +The voice took her to a tall door and said: "To find the truth you must unlock this door and go inside." The girl was brave and she put her hand on the lock. With a click, the door opened. She was so glad. + +Inside she found a room filled with lots of books. She opened the biggest book of them all and read the truth that was written inside. She was so happy, she had found the answer to her mystery. She smiled and gave thanks to the voice that had helped her. From then on she was even more clever. The End. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jenny and Cody. They were both very different. Cody had brown hair and Jenny had blue hair. + +One day, they decided to go on a picnic and they each brought a hat. Jenny's hat was green and Cody's hat was orange. + +When they arrived at the park, they decided to play a game. Jenny said, "Let's rub each other's hats with our hands, then close our eyes and guess which hat we have!" + +Cody agreed and they began to rub each other's hats. After a lot of rubbing, Cody said, "Now close our eyes and I'll rub the hats on your head." + +Jenny did as she was told, and when the hats were on her head, Cody said, "Can you tell which hat is yours?" + +Jenny said, "Yes! The green hat is mine." They both laughed and continued to play different games for the rest of the day! +Alice was a cheerful little girl who liked to explore. She discovered a big square and wondered what it was. As she touched the square it suddenly started to glow. She was so excited and ran to tell her mum, who just smiled and said “I think you shouldn’t touch that square again.†+ +Alice nodded, but she couldn’t contain her curiosity. A few days later, she went back to the square and touched it again. Suddenly, the ground started to shake and she heard a loud rumble. She looked around in fear and saw a big wall of water coming towards her, as she had unknowingly opened a secret passage to the river nearby. + +Alice screamed in terror and tried to get away, but it was too late. The water engulfed her and she was never seen again. +Once upon a time there was a mouse. She went for a long walk. She saw a big, wet wreck. It looked scary, but she poked it carefully. As she poked it, she heard a low rumble. It was getting louder and louder! + +The mouse got scared and started to run. Everywhere she looked was a wet wreck, too. She ran faster and faster until finally, she came to the edge of the wet wreck. There she could see a whole ocean! + +The mouse had come to a beach. The beach was made of thousands of wet wrecks that had piled up. She looked down and found wonderful treasures in all the wrecks. She was so happy to have found such a special place. + +And from that day on, the mouse would come back and poke the wrecks at the beach. She had found a magical place. +Once there was a girl. She liked to tease her friends. She thought it was fun. She was always making jokes and making her friends laugh. + +One day her friend said, "That's enough teasing! You are crazy!" The girl said, "No, I'm not! I'm just having fun!" But her friend didn't believe her. + +The girl was sad. She didn't want her friend to think she was crazy. So the next day she went up to her friend and said, "I'm sorry I was teasing you. I won't do it again." Her friend smiled and said, "It's okay. Let's play together instead!" + +The girl was so happy. She never wanted to tease her friends again. She wanted to only have fun and be silly together. From then on, she and her friend laughed and giggled every day. +Once upon a time, there was a family who lived in a small town near a river. Every day, the family was very obedient and followed all of the rules. + +One day, dark clouds moved in and it began to rain for a long time. Soon, the river that was near the town was overflowing and the town started to flood. Everyone panicked and the family decided they had to leave their home. + +The family worked together and packed up all of their possessions. They followed the directions of the police officers who told them where to go. + +When the sun finally came out, the family returned to their home. They were astonished at what they saw: the entire town was submerged underwater. + +The family knew that this was a punishment for not being obedient. From that day forward, they took extra care to always follow the rules and be very obedient. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to be a superhero. So, he got a costume and put it on. He thought he looked amazing in it! The boy asked his mom to feed him so he could have enough energy to be a superhero all day. But, his mom was very sorry and said no. The costume was too expensive for the family to be able to afford the food he wanted. So, the boy had to take off his costume and put on normal clothes instead. He was very sad and felt like he would never be a superhero. The boy always felt sorry that he didn't get to feed like a superhero. +Once upon a time, there was a group of three friends. One day, the friends went for a walk in an unknown area. Suddenly, one of the friends suggested that they should lie down on the ground and play a game to see who could stay still the longest. + +The other friend wasn't sure. "Are you sure it's a good idea to lie here?" they asked. + +The first friend smiled. "Yes, just lie down and try not to move," they said. + +So, the group of friends all lay down, and started their game. The sun shone down on them, and soon the friends were trying hard not to laugh. After a while, the first friend said, "I think I won!" + +The other two friends opened their eyes and sat up. They realized that the first friend had won the game, even though it was unknown who would win. + +The friends all laughed and were glad they had tried the game. From then on, the group of friends would always challenge each other when they went for walks. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Larry. He was three years old and loved to read. One day, Larry and his mom went to the mall to buy some new books. Larry was so excited! + +When they got to the mall, Larry saw the bookstore. He tugged on his mom's arm, and said, “Read, mommy! Please!†His mom smiled and said, “Alright, let's go take a look.†+ +As Larry and his mom walked into the bookstore, Larry saw a book that was all pale. He pointed to it and asked, “Mommy, what’s that one?†His mom picked it up and said, “This is a fairy tale book. Would you like to read it?†+ +Larry nodded, and so they paid for the book and went home. That night, Larry and his mom snuggled together on the couch to read the book. Larry loved hearing the stories and soon fell asleep, snuggled next to his mom. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and very curious. She loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Sarah decided to try baking a pie. She was excited to have a go all by herself. She got all the ingredients she needed, mixed them up and put the pie into the oven. + +A few minutes later a wonderful smell started filling the house. Sarah was so happy, she couldn't wait to try her homemade pie. + +But when she opened the oven, Sarah was very frustrated. The pie had torn and was not looking very good. + +Sarah started to cry and asked her mom, "Why is the pie torn?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry it didn't turn out well, but that's ok. You tried your best, and I'm so proud of you. Let's try to make another one tomorrow." Sarah felt much better, and gave her mom a big hug. +One day, Suzie was out playing in the spring. She loved it when spring came around, as it was her favourite season of the year. She was running around laughing in delight and picking flowers with her brother. + +However, Suzie started to feel a little bit sad. She had accidentally broken her brother’s toy and felt terrible about it. She wanted to apologise but didn't know how. + +Just then, her brother came up to her with a huge smile on his face. “It’s okay,†he said. “I forgive you.†+ +Suzie felt so glad and relieved to hear these words. She hugged her brother and thanked him for being so kind and understanding. They smiled at each other, understanding that it was much more useful to forgive than be cross. +Once there was a puppy. He was so scared that he was shaking. He could hear strange noises and he wanted to hide. So he came over to the hallway and crouched down on the floor. + +The noises got louder and louder and he was more scared. He wanted to run away, but he was too afraid. Suddenly, something bad came through the door and it growled. The puppy was so scared that he just lay down on the floor and couldn't move. + +The bad thing came closer and closer, and the puppy was still shaking. Then the bad thing got to the puppy and it was too late. The bad thing growled and it was the last thing the puppy heard before he passed away. He was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a red bird. She got to fly high up in the air, higher than any other bird. But she was sad. Everywhere the bird flew, she could see the sky getting covered in a spray of white. + +The bird's friends stayed out of the sky when the spray came, but she still flew around, hoping to find a way to make it stop. Everywhere she went, the sky stayed red. Until one day, the bird had an idea. She flew around and around, flapping her wings so hard that the spray was pushed away! + +The bird was so proud when she looked down and saw the sky was blue and clear again. But then, she saw something she hadn't before. A big sign that said "SCORE!" + +She was confused. But then she saw all the other birds who had pushed away the spray. They were all looking up at the sign with smiles on their faces. Then the bird realised what was happening - it was a game! Whoever could get rid of the spray the best, was the one who scored the most. + +The bird worked really hard, pushing all the spray away. Eventually, when the score was tallied, she had won! The bird had got rid of all the spray and saved the sky from being red. She was so happy and proud, and from then on was known as the red bird who had spray-defeated +One day, an elderly man was walking in the park with a gun. He was startled when he heard a loud shout. It was a 3 year old boy. + +The elderly man asked, "What's wrong?" + +The boy replied, "My balloon is shrinking!" + +The elderly man smiled and said, "Don't worry! that happens sometimes. The air is getting colder." + +The boy looked at his balloon and noticed that it was getting smaller. He said, "I don't want it to shrink more!" + +The elderly man said, "Don't worry. Just keep it close to you and it won't shrink anymore." + +The boy smiled and hugged his balloon. He thanked the elderly man and ran off happily. + +The elderly man smiled and walked away, the gun in his hands. +Once upon a time there was a brave boy. He was walking through the woods when he saw a pile of ash. He bravely walked over to the ash. He saw something shining brightly. He reached in and found a crystal! It was so beautiful he couldn't believe what he was seeing. + +Just then, the crystal started to shake. He was so scared he ran far away. Suddenly, the crystal started to become big and big until it was almost as big as the brave boy! Its shape changed until it looked like a dragon! + +The brave boy was scared but he stayed where he was. He watched the dragon breathe in and breath out fire. Then the dragon finally spoke. She explained that she was the guardian dragon of the forest and the crystal he found was her magic crystal. She said she was trapped in the crystal for years, until the brave boy woke her up. + +The brave boy was so happy to be able to help the dragon. She thanked him for his courage and went back to her cave. From that day on, the brave boy was known as the bravest boy in all the land. +One day, there was a fierce spring. It was very lively. It bounced up and down all the time. The animals loved it. Every time the spring bounced, they would jump on it and have lots of fun. + +The little bunny rabbit was especially fond of the spring. He would hop on and bounce higher than ever before. He loved watching the trees as they sailed by in a blur as he bounced. + +The baby bird loved the spring too. Even though he was small, he could still bounce just as high. He flew in front of the little bunny and the spring together and laughed at the silly sight of them. + +The spring seemed to like their play. It kept bouncing back fiercer and faster with each jump. Soon the three of them were fighting to see who could jump the highest. They were having so much fun that they didn't realize how tired they were getting. + +When the sun began to set, the little bunny knew it was time to go home. As he hopped away, the baby bird and the spring watched until he was out of sight. Then the spring slowly stopped bouncing, and it was quiet once again. +Molly and her mommy were at the park. It was famous because so many people came to play. Molly wanted to swing on the swing set. To get there, they had to go under a big tree. Molly couldn't believe how big it was. + +Mommy and Molly both went on the swings, going higher and higher. Molly was so happy, laughing and singing as she flew in the air. Later, they went to find a place to sit in the park and eat lunch. + +Mommy said the park was so famous for a reason. She said it was the best place to have fun. Molly agreed - the park was their favorite place to be. She knew that every time they went, they would have lots of fun. +Mav the dog was a fast runner. Every morning he would jog around the tall trees and rolling hills. His best friend, Pig, was a bit slower and couldn't keep up with Mav, but still enjoyed it. + +One day, they saw an oat by the roadside. Pig was so hungry that he couldn't resist and asked Mav, "Can I have it?" + +Mav smiled and said, "Sure, go ahead!" + +Pig leaned over and gulped down the oat. Then he ran after Mav, feeling happy and full. But soon he started to feel dizzy and his paws felt heavy. + +Mav realised something was wrong and said, "Pig, I think you should stop jogging and rest." + +Pig nodded, too tired to even reply. But it was too late. The oat had been contaminated and soon, Pig stopped running all together. + +Mav was heartbroken and wished he had stopped Pig from eating the oat. He had thought it was safe but it had been a bad mistake with a terrible consequence. +The little boy was so excited. He had seen the biggest bubble ever! It was so big that it seemed to touch the sky. He asked his mom if he could have it. + +"No, it's not real," mom said. "It's just a fake bubble." + +The little boy started to cry. He wanted to take the bubble home with him. + +"Hey! Don't cry," his mom said. "I can make a fake bubble for you at home. Let's go and I'll show you how." + +At home, his mom showed him how to fold the paper and blow through it to make the bubbles. The little boy was amazed! He was able to make lots of little fake bubbles. He laughed and chased them around the room. + +"Look at all my bubbles!" the little boy said, beaming with happiness. + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, now you have lots of your own bubbles!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a bear and a rabbit. They both liked to explore the forest around where they lived. + +One day, they both decided to venture deeper into the forest than ever before. They walked for hours, but eventually the sun started to go down and the forest got creepier and creepier. + +Just when the rabbit and bear were about to give up, they saw a light in the distance. The two animals ran towards the light and saw a beautiful house that welcomed them. + +The house had a nice kind door and when the door opened, a happy family welcomed the two friends. The family invited the bear and rabbit in and revealed a delicious menu of treats. The bear and rabbit were so excited they could hardly believe it. + +The next day, the bear and rabbit decided to join the happy family and live there forever. They ate plenty of treats and stayed kind and happy. Everyone welcomed them and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there were two brothers, Chris and Rick. Chris liked to play outside and Rick liked to stay at home. One day, Chris wanted to go and play in the nearby park. But Rick wanted to stay inside and watch TV. + +Chris asked Rick to come out, "Let's go to the park together, it will be fun!" But Rick wouldn't budge. Frustrated, Chris said, "Please, Rick. Open your heart and let yourself go in the park." + +Rick finally agreed to go. When they arrived at the park they saw a beautiful shower of rain. It was open and inviting, so they hid under a tree and enjoyed the cool rain. + +Chris and Rick laughed and played together in the rain. When they got home, Chris told Rick, "See, when you open your heart and let yourself go, you can have so much fun!" + +This story teaches us that when we keep our heart open, we will be able to experience new things and find happiness. +Sam was excited. She was going to sign up for a class today. She knew it would be fun and maybe teach her something new. But when she got to the class, it was so boring. + +Sam said, "Mommy, this class is so boring. Can I go home now?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Well why don't you try it for a little bit? If after that you still don't like it, we can go home. How about that?" + +Sam thought about it. She wanted to try at least a bit of the class. So she decided to try it. + +The teacher gave everyone some butter and asked them to sign it. Sam thought this was fun! She took her butter and used her finger to create her signature. Then she showed it proudly to her mommy. + +Mommy was so proud of Sam. She said, "See, the class wasn't so boring after all!" + +Sam smiled and agreed. She was glad she stayed and tried her best. She had a lot of fun signing her butter. +Once upon a time there lived a very rich man. He had so much money that he never had to worry about anything. One day he went for a walk, when he heard a noise in a nearby tree. It was a clever little bird. + +The bird said to the rich man: "Please sir, I need your help. I am so tired from my long journey and I will die if I do not rest. Please permit me to stay in this tree for the night." +The rich man thought about it for a moment, but then said no. + +The bird pleaded: "Please sir, I have no home and nothing to eat. I am so weary and scared. Please permit me to stay here. I will be so grateful." + +Sadly, the rich man did not care. He said, "No, I'm too busy and I don't have time to worry about you." So the bird was forced to fly away and the man went home. He never saw the bird again and he never knew what happened to the poor creature. With no one to help, the bird never found a place where he could rest. +One morning, Roger was feeling proud as he had just finished building a birdhouse. He called out to his friend Judy, so she came over to take a look. +"It looks wonderful!" she said. "I'm so proud of you!" +Roger smiled, happy that Judy liked his birdhouse. He decided to attach it to the fence, so it would be secure. + +Suddenly, a deer hopped into the yard. Roger and Judy were surprised, but Roger was also proud that he had created such a beautiful home for the birds. He tried to attach the birdhouse to the fence but, before he could, the deer knocked it over. + +Roger was so upset that the deer had ruined his hard work. Judy tried to calm him down, but it was no use. Roger was so angry at the deer that he ran to grab a toy, thinking he could scare it away. All that happened was that the deer got scared and ran off into the woods. + +Roger was left feeling sad and frustrated. He had worked so hard on the birdhouse and the deer had ruined it. He had been so proud of what he had created, but now it was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. One day, she went outside to play. She saw a big, purple kite in the sky. Sue was so excited, she sat down on the grass. + +Suddenly, the kite began to fly closer to the ground. Sue jumped up and grabbed the kite string. She smiled and started to run, the kite following after her. + +Up and down, left and right, Sue flew the kite. The purple kite flapped its wings and moved gracefully in the wind. Sue felt so happy as she watched her kite in the sky. + +After a while, Sue got tired. She sat back down on the grass and watched the kite. Suddenly it started to get higher and higher. The wind pushed the kite towards the sun until it looked like a tiny dot. + +Sue smiled and waved goodbye to the purple kite. She watched the kite fly away until it was out of sight. And that’s how Sue spent her fun afternoon with her purple kite. +Once upon a time, there was a tough little caterpillar. She liked to crawl around in the sunshine and the flowers. + +The caterpillar went around and around looking for something tasty to eat. She found some delicious leaves and munched on them until they were all gone. + +But then it was getting close to noon. The caterpillar felt very sleepy and knew it was time to find a safe place to sleep. + +So she crawled over to a big pile of leaves and snuggled down inside. She closed her eyes and soon fell into a deep sleep. + +When she woke up again the next morning, she felt refreshed and ready for a new day of crawling and exploring. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Sam and Clint. Sam was always honest and Clint loved to help everyone. + +One day, Clint gave Sam a lovely calendar with pictures of animals. Sam was very happy and said "Thank you, I love it!" + +Clint smiled and said "I love it when you're happy." + Sam smiled and said "I love you too!" + +They both hugged each other. They would always stay honest and true to each other. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jane and Frank. Jane was a brave girl who loved to explore and Frank was a shy boy who was always on the lookout for adventure. + +One day, Jane and Frank heard about a mysterious ship that had just arrived in the harbor. They decided to go see it for themselves. + +When they arrived, it was incredibly beautiful. It was tall and fit, like it had been made just for them. At first, Jane and Frank were too scared to go any closer, but after some time, they worked up the courage and decided to take a closer look. + +The moment they reached the ship, they both remembered hearing stories about the same ship. Jane and Frank realized they had to be careful because they had heard that the ship was home to dangerous creatures. + +Their determination eventually won out and Jane and Frank knew it was important to stay disciplined and to be brave. Jane and Frank were brave that day, and were safely able to explore the mysterious ship. + +The moral of the story is to always be brave and remember that discipline is an important part when making decisions. +Once upon a time there was a lamb. He was very fancy, with his wool being very soft and white. All of the other animals on the farm wanted to be like him, because he was so fancy. + +One day, the farmer wanted to show off the lamb. He took him to a show, and all of the people there clapped and applauded the lamb very loudly. The lamb enjoyed the attention and strutted around, feeling very proud. + +When the show was over, the farmer gave the lamb lots of treats as a reward. The lamb was very happy, but he knew that he hadn't done anything special, he had just looked fancy. + +The lamb remembered all of the attention he had received, and he always tried to look his best. Whenever he saw people, he fluffed up his wool, so they all would know how fancy he was. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was feeling very sick. She coughed, sneezed and felt very cold. Her mommy said it was time for the thermometer. The little girl said, "Please?" + +Her mommy said "Yes, please take this thermometer and put it under your tongue." The little girl did as she was told. After what felt like a very long time, the thermometer beeped. + +Her mommy looked at the thermometer and said, "Oh, I'm sorry sweetheart, but you have a fever. We need to make you feel better." + +Her mommy went to the kitchen and heated up some water. She brought a glass of warm water and a soft towel to bed with the little girl. The little girl rested and sipped the warm water while her mommy put the soft towel on her forehead. + +The little girl felt much better but still a bit icy. So her mommy put layers of blankets around her to keep her warm and cozy. After some more warm drinks and snuggles, the little girl eventually felt all better. +Once upon a time there was a girl, who saved up all her pocket money to buy a new toy. She was so excited! She went to the store and walked around, looking at all the toys. Some were small, and some were big. Some were cheap, and some were expensive. + +The girl saw some very expensive toys, and she really wanted them. She wanted to buy them, but she only had enough money for one. + +She thought to herself: “Should I buy one expensive toy, or buy more cheaper toys with the money?†+ +She decided to buy three cheaper toys, and when she got home, she unpacked all of them. She was so happy with her toys, and realized that she could have a lot more fun with these three toys than the one expensive toy. + +The moral of the story is to realize that it’s better to have lots of little things that can bring joy, than one big expensive thing. +The sun was shining brightly and Nicky was so excited. He ran to the back yard with his toy horses and his bucket of water. When he got there, he put the horses on the ground and he filled the bucket with the water. + +Nickie took his toy horses and dipped them in the water until they were wet. He laughed as he dragged them through the water and made ripples. + +Suddenly, there was a loud sound. Nicky looked around and saw a real horse, standing near the fence. Its mane was blowing in the wind. Nicky was so excited, he jumped up and down and shouted "snap!" + +The horse whinnied and ran closer towards Nicky. Nicky was scared. He stepped back, but then the horse started to lick his hands. Nicky laughed, he liked the wet and tickly feel of the horse's tongue. He laughed even harder as the horse started to nuzzle his arm. Nicky had a new friend! +One day, a band was playing for a little girl and her mom. The music was beautiful, but then something bad happened. The band's guitar was broken! The little girl was so sad. + +So her mom decided to find a way to make her feel better. She took the broken guitar and buried it in the ground. + +The little girl was so excited! She started digging and digging until she found a very special surprise. Underneath the dirt, was a brand new guitar! + +The little girl hugged her mom and smiled. Now the band could play happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was an old kitchen. In the kitchen lived a girl called Sara. She liked to wonder what special things she could find in the old kitchen. + +One day she went to the old kitchen and she was surprised to find a box full of toys! It was like a secret garden in the kitchen. She nervously opened the box and inside she saw some dolls, a funny dog and lots of other exciting things. + +Sara wondered what she should do with all these new things she had found. She decided to have some fun and play with the toys. She built some amazing castles and played with the dolls. She was very happy. + +Her day of fun in the old kitchen ended when it was time for dinner. She put the toys back into the box and closed the lid, but she wouldn't forget her wonderful day in the old kitchen. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Joe. Jack was popular and always wanted to try new things. One day, Jack proposed an idea to Joe. + +"Let's tie a peanut to a string and play with it," he said. + +Joe thought it was a great idea and they both went out to look for a string and a peanut. Once they had gathered both supplies, they each tied a peanut to a string. + +They spent the day flying the peanuts around through the air and playing catch. Everyone else in the park looked at them and smiled. Soon, tying peanuts to strings became popular too. + +The friends had a wonderful time and Jack and Joe would continue to tie peasnuts to strings for many more fun days to come. +Once upon a time, there was an engine. It was in a colorful place and it was very happy. + +One day, it started to rot. Every day it got worse. Soon, the engine was covered in green mold. + +The engine was very unhappy. It wanted to be colorful again. Then one day, a magical fairy flew by. The fairy kissed the engine, and it became colorful again! + +The engine was so happy and it stayed colorful forever. +One day, there was a little girl who was feeling very worried. She had lost something that belonged to her. She looked and looked, but she couldn't find it anywhere. + +Just then, she noticed a leaf fluttering in the wind towards her. When she went to pick it up, she saw that it was her beloved necklace, the one she'd been worried about. She was so happy to have it back. + +The girl put the necklace around her neck and smiled. She knew that the leaf had brought it back to her, and she was very grateful. From then on, she knew that if she ever felt worried, she could look for a leaf and it would make everything better. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear who lived in a cave. Everyday he sat on a rug in his cave and grumbled to himself. +One day, the bear heard some noise outside his cave. He paused and listened more carefully. He heard someone singing and it made him feel happy. +He poked his head out of the cave. He saw a little girl skipping along and singing. The bear was so surprised! He cautiously stepped out of the cave and followed the little girl. +The girl stopped and looked around. She saw the bear and smiled. She ran to the rug in the bear's cave. She invited the bear to sit on the rug with her. +The bear was hesitant, but he sat down and joined the little girl. The two of them stayed on the rug and sang together. The bear was so happy that he forgot to be grumpy. He and the little girl made music and laughed until it was time to go home. +Mummy was in the kitchen making dinner and she called to her three year old daughter. + +"Can you come in here please?" she asked. + +The little girl ran into the kitchen and Mummy smiled. + +"I need your help with something," said Mummy. + +The little girl was excited and she said, "Yes, I can help you!" + +Mummy pointed to a big pot of rice on the stove. + +"I need you to tell me when the rice is nice and tight. Can you do that for me?" + +The little girl nodded her head and said, "Yes. I can tell when the rice is tight!" + +Mummy smiled and said, "That's great. Just watch it for me and let me know when it's ready." + +The little girl watched carefully as the rice bubbled in the pot. After a few minutes she said, "Mummy, it's tight now!" + +Mummy turned off the stove and said, "Perfect, now let's enjoy dinner!" +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Sally. She was only 3 years old. She had a big shield that she grabbed everywhere she went. It was her favorite thing. + +One day, Sally was walking in the park when she found a messy bush with a lot of things inside. She grabbed her shield and started to explore the bush. + +Suddenly, Sally heard a voice. It was coming from deep inside the bush. + +“Who’s there?†asked the voice. +Sally was scared, but she answered bravely, “It’s me, Sally!†+ +The voice laughed and said, “Hi Sally! I’m Freddie. I’m scared of the mess around us. Can you help me get out?†+ +Sally smiled and grabbed her shield. She used it to push the messy branches away so Freddie could get out. + +Freddie hugged Sally and thanked her. From then on Sally and Freddie were the best of friends. They both knew that a shield and a bit of bravery was all they needed to have an adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a naughty boy. He didn't like to read like other children his age. One day, his mum found a really nice book and asked him to read. Not wanting to disappoint his mum, he sighed and tried to read. Unfortunately, he could not understand the words. His mum got angry and scolded him. + +The naughty boy then decided to pick up a spoon and started to play. His mum saw him and got very angry. She scolded him and took away the spoon. "You are not allowed to play with spoons anymore!" + +The naughty boy felt sad and wished he had listened to his mum in the first place. He tried to explain, but his mum didn't listen. She said, "No more spoons for you. I'm very disappointed." + +The naughty boy said sorry, but his mum had already left the room. He never got the spoon back and soon stopped reading entirely. He felt sad and alone. + +The end. +Once there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky was a very happy duck and loved to swim in the pond. + +One day, Ducky decided to rise up and get a better sight of the pond. He was excited to see more of the pond. But the pond was very big and high, so Ducky did not know how he could rise up so high. + +Then suddenly, he saw a beautiful blue balloon in the sky. The balloon was expensive to buy, but Ducky knew he had to get it so he can rise up and see more of the pond. + +So Ducky swam to the pond bank and used all his strength to buy the balloon. After he was done, he grabbed the balloon and jumped into the air. Ducky started to rise up, higher and higher until he could see the entire pond! + +He was so excited to see the sight from the sky. From up there, the pond looked amazing and Ducky was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a strong closet. It was so big, it could fit lots of things inside. One day, a little girl called Lucy came to her closet. She decided to make a surprise for her best friend. She took some sheets from the closet and began to fold. First, she did one fold to make it smaller. Then she did two more, until it was tiny. She put the folded sheet in her pocket and ran to her best friend’s house. When she showed her best friend the surprise, her best friend was so excited! She had made a paper aeroplane with the sheet. They both ran outside and flew the plane together. It flew so high, they could barely see it in the sky. Lucy and her best friend had a lot of fun. +Avery was watching the birds soar high in the sky, across the distant horizon. She wanted to follow them, and wanted to spread her wings and fly. From high in the sky she could see a huge castle, with turrets reaching up towards the sun. She wanted to explore it, to find the secrets it held. + +She packed a bag, grabbed her supplies, and set off on her journey. She travelled far and wide, but always felt something missing. As she trudged up the final hill, the castle felt so close yet so far away. + +As she walked, she heard a voice calling out from a nearby bush. "What are you looking for?" it asked. + +Avery stopped and looked around. Peeping out from the bush was a small, scruffy rabbit. + +"I'm looking for love," she said. + +The rabbit gave her a kind nod, then hopped off further into the bush. Avery followed it and found an opening into the castle. + +Inside, Avery found a room full of magical love. She grabbed it and ran home, happy that she had found what she was looking for. From then on, Avery could feel the love close to her, even when she was distant. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy bear. He liked to sit in the forest and count the stars in the sky. One day, the bear heard a noise coming from far away. He was curious so he decided to go and see what was making the noise. + +When he got to a big house, he saw a lot of people in funny clothes sitting inside. One of them pointed at the bear and said, 'He needs to go to jail!' The bear was scared, but he sat still and didn't move. + +The people in funny clothes put the bear in a special big car. They drove him to a big building and put him in a small room. The bear didn't like it because it was dark and he couldn't see the stars. He was stuck in jail! + +But then one night, he heard a noise. He looked outside the window to see his friend, the fox, jumping from tree to tree. The fox had come to help the hairy bear escape! The bear sat on the fox's back and flew away back to the forest. The bear was so happy and he promised himself never to go back to jail again! +Once upon a time there was a cute bunny called Ruby. She loved eating honey and was always looking for more. + +One day, Ruby hopped through the meadow, looking for more delicious honey. Suddenly, she came across a big beehive! She was so excited and hopped up to it. + +Before Ruby could get her hands on the honey, a funny looking fox called Lorenzo approached her. He said, "What are you doing here?" + +Ruby answered, "I am looking for honey!" + +Lorezno folded his arms and said, "That is my honey, it is not yours!" + +Ruby was scared and didn't know what to do. She looked at Lorenzo and said, "Please, I just want a bit of honey. Can I have some?" + +Lorenzo thought for a moment and then smiled. He said, "Okay, you can have some honey, but only a little bit!" + +Ruby was so happy and quickly grabbed a bit of honey. She thanked Lorenzo and hopped away, feeling relieved. + +From then on, Ruby and Lorenzo became friends and she managed to get some honey every time she went to visit him. +Once there was a cat that was very purple. She liked to spin around in circles in the garden. One day, an owner was walking by the garden and he saw the purple cat spinning. He thought it was so charming that he decided to take the cat home with him. + +The owner took good care of the purple cat and they became the best of friends. Every day the cat spun around in their garden and the owner watched in delight. + +One day, the owner went to take the purple cat for a walk but when he came back the cat had disappeared. He searched everywhere but eventually he had to admit the cat was gone. + +The moral of the story is that no matter how much you love something, you cannot keep it forever. Things don't always have a happy ending but it is important to enjoy the time that you have. +Jack was a fast runner. He loved to race, and always wanted to be the first one to the finish line. One day, Jack wanted to pass his friends and prove that he was the fastest. He knew he could do it and really wanted to know if he could. He took off running, faster than he ever had before. As he neared the others, he started to pass them one by one. Soon enough, he was right in front and he finished crossing the line first. Jack was so excited to know that he was the fastest runner. He had done it! +Once there was a young bird who dreamed of soaring in the sky like the other birds. But every time she tried, her wings were too weak. She felt so helpless and sad. + +One day, the bird spotted a sunflower in the field. The sunflower was so beautiful and tall that it almost seemed to reach the sky. The bird thought this might be the way to reach her dream. + +The bird went up to the sunflower, and jumped onto the petals. She cautiously stretched her wings. Then, suddenly, the sunflower started to swing. The bird felt a gust of wind beneath her wings and she soared! She flew high above the flowers and felt the wind on her feathers. + +The young bird was delighted! She circled around and around, reaching for the sky. She could feel all her dreams and hopes coming true. Finally, the sunflower brought her a chance to soar! +One day, there was a gentle mitten. It was very special and even had decals of flowers on it. The mitten was so small that it fit on one hand. + +There was a little girl called Lila who wanted to make the mitten even more special. She decided to add some sparkles and put them all around the mitten. + +Lila got some colourful sparkles from the craft table and carefully added them to the mitten. She was gentle and placed each one with care. Once she was finished, Lila had made the mitten even more beautiful. + +The mitten was magical. She looked at it and smiled. Now, anyone who wore it would feel very special. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was very excited to go to school and learn. He put on his nice outfit, got on the bus and waved goodbye to his mom. + +When he arrived at school he saw a big blackboard on the wall. He couldn't wait to write on it. He requested the teacher for some chalk. She became very upset and said no. He became even more excited and begged her. + +The teacher still said no and told him to sit down. The little boy was very sad and felt very upset. He wanted to learn so much, but it seemed like no one wanted to help him. + +He went to school day after day and still made the same request. But every time he was refused and his heart sank. The little boy spent many unhappy days in school never learning how to write on the blackboard. +Once upon a time, there was a sad man. He had a steel tool in his hand. He wanted to fix something, but he couldn't. He was so sad he started to cry. + +The man looked up and saw a little girl. She had a kind face and asked him what was wrong. The man said he couldn't fix the thing he wanted. + +The girl was very kind and asked if she could help. The man said yes please. The girl knew exactly what to do. She took the steel tool and started working. + +But then, the girl stopped and said she wasn't strong enough. The man was so sad that he started to cry again. He thanked the girl for trying to help. + +The girl smiled and said it was no problem. But then, she had a bad feeling and wanted to go home. She said goodbye and ran off. The man stayed where he was and was even sadder than before. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle ice. It made the world happy and shiney. Everywhere the gentle ice went, it spread joy. + +One day, the gentle ice disappeared. Everyone looked everywhere, but they couldn't find it. They were so sad. + +But then, something magical happened. The gentle ice began to reappear! It was so big and sparkly that everyone couldn't help but smile. + +The gentle ice had returned, and everyone was so happy. The gentle ice brought joy and warmth to the world once again. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a unique little girl called Jane. She was a very curious and adventurous girl who loved discovering new things. + +One day, Jane decided to explore her Grandma's house. As she entered the living room she saw a tall shelf filled with interesting things to play with. Jane was excited and ran over to take a look at all the shiny toys. + +Suddenly, Jane heard a loud noise from outside. She panicked and quickly ran back to her Grandma's bedroom. + +When Grandma saw Jane, she asked her why she was so scared. Jane replied, "There was a loud noise and I got scared". + +Grandma smiled and gave Jane a big hug. She reassured her by saying, "There is nothing to worry about, my dear. That sound must have just been a unique bird flying past the window". + +Jane smiled, feeling reassured and much more relaxed. She and Grandma decided to go back to the living room to explore the exciting shelf together. +Once there was a friendly boy named Jim. He loved to swing in the park. One day, he went to the park and saw an old man sitting on a bench alone. Jim was always brave, and he said 'Hi' to the man. The man smiled and said 'Hello'. + +Jim asked if he could swing on his swing set. The old man said 'Sure, go ahead'. Jim was so happy! He swang back and forth on the swing, so happy and so high. + +But soon, he noticed that the man was not smiling anymore. He looked sad. Jim asked him what was wrong. The old man said 'I used to swing wider than that when I was your age'. Jim wanted to help the man, so he said 'Let's swing together. We can swing even wider. We will be the biggest swingers in the park!'. + +The old man smiled again, and they both swung together as wide as they could. They both had lots of fun together. + +The moral of this story is that sharing with others is a great way to have fun, and it can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jo. Jo had a big problem; she was very upset. Jo had just woken up from her nap, but she couldn't find her favourite bathrobe. + +"Mommy, where's my bathrobe?". Jo asked her mom sadly. + +"I don't know, honey.", Mom said, "But why don't you try looking for it?". + +Jo tried to look for her bathrobe, but it was nowhere to be found. She started to feel even more upset. + +Jo's mom then said, "Why don't you take a break and rest for a bit?". Jo thought it was a good idea and lay down on the couch. After a few minutes, she finally remembered where she had left it. + +"Mommy, I know where it is!", Jo said happily. She had left it in the bathroom after her bath. + +Mom smiled, "Let's go and get it!", she said. + +They went to the bathroom and there it was - Jo's favourite bathrobe. Jo was so happy to have it back. She was no longer upset. + +The End. +One day, a wealthy man was on a walk. He looked around and saw a trap by the side of the road. He bent down to have a closer look. Suddenly, the trap opened and a small animal popped out. The man was so happy to see the animal, he decided to take it home with him. + +The man was very careful not to step on the trap and instead, he picked it up and looked inside. To his surprise, he saw that the bottom of the trap was filled with gold coins. + +He smiled and decided to take the trap and coins home with him. This way, he could use the gold coins to help his family and make them even wealthier. The man was overjoyed and thanked the small animal for helping him find such a wonderful treasure. +Monkey was feeling very excited. He was going to his favorite park for a picnic. He bounced around the park and laughed with joy. + +Monkey noticed a big rock and he climbed up to see what was on top of it. When he got to the top, he saw a menu. He read the menu and saw that it had all of his favorite foods. He jumped with joy. + +Suddenly, Monkey heard a noise and looked around. He saw two other monkeys in the park. They were bouncing around and having lots of fun. Monkey wanted to join in with them, but they were too busy. + +Monkey felt sad and angry. He thought his new friends were being selfish. He wanted to share their fun. Monkey was ready to go, so he left the park and his new friends. + +Monkey was sad, but he felt glad that he had enjoyed the park alone. He knew he could go back and make new friends next time. +Jack and Liam were friends, playing a game. They were both only three years old. + +Jack had an idea. He said: "I have a plan! Let's get some oat and make a yummy pudding". + +Liam thought that sounded like fun so they both ran to the kitchen to look for the oat. But when they got there, they found the oat was not available. + +Jack felt sad and angry. He said to Liam: "No oat means no pudding. This means our plan failed". + +Liam started to cry, but Jack was really upset now. He shouted: "I had a great plan and now it didn't work. This is the worst day ever!" + +Then both boys went to their beds, feeling very disappointed and sad. +Once upon a time, there was a gray crab. He lived by the sea and was very mischievous. He loved to tease all the other sea animals, making them very mad. + +One day, the crab was walking in the meadow when he saw a little bear, just his size. The crab laughed and said, "Let me see how you can behave!" But the little bear didn't know what it meant. + +The bear answered, "What do you mean?" The crab just laughed and said to the bear, "You'll see." + +The bear and the crab started to play. The crab was very gentle, but sometimes he pushed and pulled the bear in a very mean way. The bear became angry, but he kept trying to understand why the crab was acting this way. + +At last, the sun began to set and the bear started to go home. Just before he left, the crab spoke to him one last time. He said, "Now you know what it means to behave. If you do something bad, you'll pay the price." + +The bear nodded and waved goodbye, understanding what the crab meant. From that day on, he was careful to always behave, never wanting to pay the price again. +One day, there was a wake. All the families gathered together and they smiled. Every family had something different to wrap and share. + +The little girl was so excited. She asked her mummy what she was wrapping. Her mummy said it was a surprise. + +The little girl then went to explore with her friends. She saw lots of different things and they started to laugh and jump. + +When they returned to the wake, the little girl was amazed. All of the families had wrapped something different and special. She couldn't believe it. + +The little girl then unwrapped her surprise. Inside was a colourful toy that she had never seen before. She was so happy and thanked everyone for the lovely gift. +Molly and her mom were in the living room. Molly was holding a crayon, ready to write on a piece of paper. + +Mommy said, "Be careful, Molly. Don't write too fast." + +Molly ignored her and scribbled on the paper. When she was done, she showed it to her mom. + +Mommy shook her head. "That doesn't look very nice. You need to be more careful." + +But Molly was tired of being careful. She wanted to be fast. So she took out a jar of paint and a brush, and began to paint. + +The colors spread very quickly and got everywhere. Mommy saw this and got mad. + +"Molly, you have been careless! Now the room is a mess. I'm going to need to clean it up. You must promise not to paint without my help again!" + +Molly knew she had been careless. She nodded and said she was sorry before giving Mommy a big hug. From now on, she was going to be careful! +One day, a very fearful elephant and a skittish mouse were walking down the street together. As they passed a big, shiny billboard, the elephant stopped and said, “Look mouse - let’s buy that billboard.†The mouse was unsure, feeling scared of the idea, but went along with the elephant’s plan. + +So they went to the store and bought the billboard with the elephant’s money. After they had it installed, they both put their hands on it, feeling proud of what they had accomplished. + +However, the next morning when they looked at the billboard, they both saw something unexpected - every single advertisement was sponsored by the elephant himself! It was time to put their fears aside and think of a plan. + +The two friends decided to use the billboard to advertise products from their local store. When their plan was put into action, it was a success! Customers of all kinds came to shop from the store and everyone was happy. + +The moral of the story is to never let fear get in the way of what you want to do, especially if it could turn out to be something great! +Once upon a time, there were two little brothers, Sam and Joe. Sam was a very naughty boy, always getting into trouble. Joe was the exact opposite and always trying to find ways to make Sam behave. + +One day, while they were eating dinner, Joe asked Sam to please not be naughty. Sam quickly agreed and they carried on with their meal. + +After dinner, the boys were discussing what dessert they should have. Joe wanted ice-cream, but Sam wanted cake. Suddenly, Sam got an idea. He said, very mischievously, that he should just have both desserts! + +Joe was not happy and warned Sam that it would be too naughty and he should only have one. Sam disagreed and said that he would try it. + +The next day, sure enough, Sam was sick and could not go to school. Joe had warned Sam, but his brother had not listened. + +Moral of the Story: It is important to listen to the advice of your older siblings! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and she lived with her mum and dad. One day the little girl caught a cold. She had a sore throat and every time she tried to talk she had to sneeze! + +The little girl's mum took her to see a kind old man. He had a mysterious cross around his neck. He told the little girl that if she held the cross she would feel much better. + +The little girl was curious. She held the cross in her hands and it began to feel very warm. Suddenly, she felt the cold go away! She was so happy that she thanked the old man. The little girl was soon feeling much better and her mum smiled with relief. + +The little girl was now healthy and she thanked the old man again. With a smile he said, "it was my pleasure. The mysterious cross has a secret power." + +The little girl and her mum went home, happy and healthy. The little girl promised herself that she would never forget the old man and the mysterious cross that made her feel better! +Once upon a time there were two brothers. One night they were playing with water and spray in the garden. The older brother had a great idea: he wanted to spray the water into the younger brother's crib. He thought it would be fun but the younger brother said “No, it's smellyâ€. + +The older brother insisted, “Don't worry, it will be fun†and started spraying the water into the younger brother's crib. Soon, the crib was soaking wet and the younger brother started crying. + +Their mum came and saw what happened. She was very angry and told the older brother, “You must listen to others. You should never do something to someone that they don't want to do. It's not nice.†The older brother felt sorry and apologized. + +The brothers hugged and the mum dried up the crib. They decided to play games together instead. + +Moral of the story: Always listen to others and respect their wishes. +Roger was a jolly three-year-old boy who liked to play in the garden. One day, while he was playing he noticed a curious looking tooth in the grass. He picked it up and kept it in his pocket. + +A few days later, Roger was happily playing in the garden when suddenly three big monsters appeared. They had long arms and scary growls. They growled, “Give us the tooth!†+ +Roger was so scared that he wanted to escape. He ran as fast as he could, but the monsters were too fast for him. They caught him and took the tooth from him. + +Roger was very sad. He had lost the special tooth and he knew the monsters would cause trouble with it. He thought about how he could have escaped better. He sadly watched the monsters disappear with the tooth. +One day, a little girl wanted to wash her hands and feet. She went outside to find some water. She saw a twig and picked it up. It was strong and comfortable so she kept it. She walked until she found a stream. The little girl kneeled down, put the twig in the water and started to wash her hands and feet. She enjoyed the cool water and it made her smile. After she was finished, the little girl went back home feeling very clean and comfortable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only three years old and was always filled with energy! One day, Sarah went to the park with her family and looked around. She saw a big pool and a jumpy house, and asked her mum if she could play. + +"Oh no darling, it's too difficult for you to do," said her mum. Sarah was a bit disappointed but then she saw a little cane and picked it up. She started dreaming about being bigger and playing all the games that the bigger kids were playing. + +A voice then spoke to her. "Little girl" it said, "Why not just pretend with the cane?" + +Sarah smiled. She realized that with the cane, she could pretend to be bigger and play any game she wanted. She began swaying the cane around as she dreamed of lots of fun things. She knew that anything was possible with a bit of imagination. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small cactus. It had never grown very big. One day, the tiny cactus became very scared. Something had made a loud noise and it didn't know what! + +But then, something magical happened. The little cactus started to grow bigger and bigger. Soon, it was the same size as a big cactus! + +The little cactus was very happy. It's not scared anymore, because it had grown so big. The little cactus waved its little spines in the air and smiled. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a big castle. Inside was a guard who was ready to protect it. Every day the guard would stand outside and repeat the same thing, "No one is allowed in". + +One day, it was very hot outside. The guard was getting so hot that he wanted to take a break. So he took a few steps away from the castle, and he said, "I will be back soon." + +The guard had only taken a few steps away when he heard someone calling for help. It was coming from inside the castle. So the guard ran back and tried to open the door, but it was locked from the inside. The guard shouted and knocked on the door, but no one answered. + +Just then, the guard heard someone calling out his name. It was a little boy's voice. The little boy said, "Please help me! I am stuck inside and I can't get out!" + +The guard quickly ran around to the back of the castle and found the window where the little boy was trapped. The guard helped the little boy out of the window and the little boy said, "Thank you for saving me!" Then the guard said, "You need to remember to never go inside the castle again!". + +The guard was happy to have helped save the little boy. From that day on, he would always repeat "No one is allowed in." to remind everyone that they should never +Once upon a time, there was a little harbor. Inside, there were boats of many sizes and colors. Every day, lots of people liked to visit the harbor to look at the boats, but they had never seen it so colorful before! + +One day, a little girl had an idea. She wanted to paint the harbor to make it even more beautiful. She picked out her favorite colors and started to paint the boats. She painted bright oranges, blues, and yellows on all the boats. + +The little girl was so happy with her work! Everyone in the harbor was amazed by the beautiful colors she had painted. Everywhere that people looked, they could see the boats in their new and lively colors. It was a sight nobody would ever forget. + +The little girl loved spending time in the harbor, and she was very proud of the painting she had done. Little by little, the harbor had become even more beautiful than before. +Once upon a time, two friends, Grandma and Joe, went on an adventure in the woods. Joe wanted to explore and find something rare. He saw something shiny in a small tube. + +"What is that?" Joe asked as he pointed at the tube. + +"It looks like a rare gemstone," Grandma said as she peered inside. + +Joe smiled and reached his hand in carefully. He picked up the gemstone and it was so sharp! He gently put it back in the tube, carefully so it wouldn't get damaged. + +"Let's take it home. We can show it to our friends and family," Grandma said. + +The two friends happily headed home, carrying the tube with the rare gemstone inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sally. She had a bad day at school and was feeling very sad. Her mom saw this and came over to Sally, to comfort her. + +Her mom hugged her and told her it was ok to be sad. She said there was nothing to be afraid of and that they would get through it together. Sally felt much better knowing her mom was there. + +The mom then asked Sally to come outside with her. She wanted to show Sally something special. When they stepped outside, Sally saw a big blue sky and some fluffy white clouds. Her mom pointed to a big tree on the ground, and told Sally it was very useful. + +She said that sometimes when she was feeling sad, she would go to the tree and sit underneath it. She told Sally it was a special place to go when feeling down. + +The mom said if Sally ever felt sad again she could go to the tree and hug it. She said the tree was a place to feel comforted. Sally was now feeling much better, and it was a happy ending. +The little girl was eager to go on an adventure. She grabbed her bucket and ran outside. She ran until she saw a big peach tree. She was so excited! She ran to the tree and met a little peach. It was friendly and smiled at her. The little girl said hello and asked the peach to be her friend. The peach said yes and they played together. The little girl asked the peach to come home with her and the peach said yes. They picked a lot of peaches and headed home. The little girl was so happy to have a new friend. They had a lot of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to go on adventures. One day, Sarah decided she wanted to go for a ride in a helicopter. + +Her mom said it would be easy to ride in a helicopter. So they went to the airfield and Sarah saw the helicopter. She couldn't believe it! + +Sarah: "Mom, can I ride in the helicopter?" + +Mom: "Yes, sweetie, but you'll have to increase your courage first. It may seem a little scary at first, but it's really easy and fun." + +Sarah was a little nervous but knew she wanted to ride in the helicopter. She took a deep breath and stepped inside. + +Once inside the helicopter, Sarah was amazed. The view was so beautiful. She felt the helicopter increase in altitude and the wind blowing through her hair. Eventually, Sarah forgot to be scared and had so much fun. + +When it was time to go home, Sarah was sad to leave and asked if she could come back soon. Her mom said, "Of course sweetie, any time!" + +And Sarah lived happily ever after, often taking trips in the helicopter for new adventures. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tommy. He was a very stubborn boy and he didn't like anything to scare him. + +One day Tommy was playing in his garden when he suddenly noticed a symbol on the ground. It was round and it was glowing in the sunlight. He was curious and decided to take a closer look. + +He bent down and cautiously reached out to touch it. As soon as he touched it, it made a loud noise that scared him. He jumped quickly away from it and started to run back towards his house. + +When he got there he told his mom what had happened. She smiled and said "Tommy, it was just a silly symbol, so don't worry. You don't have to be scared of it." + +Tommy was still a bit scared, but he soon calmed down and let his mom take the symbol away so he could go back to playing in his garden. + +In the end, Tommy learned that sometimes even stubborn little boys can become scared, but that it's nothing to worry about. +Little Molly was so curious about the world around her. One day she saw something glowing in the distance. She had to find out what it was, so she ran towards it. + +When she arrived, she saw a very special weapon made of gold and glitter. It was glowing brightly and Molly just had to touch it. She reached out and as soon as she touched it, the weapon lit up even more. + +Molly was so excited to have found this treasure. She took it home and showed her parents. Together they admired its beauty and saw just how special it was. Molly was so proud of her discovery. + +Just like that, the curious little girl had found a glowing weapon that made her entire family smile and laugh with joy. +Once upon a time there was a puppy called Pat. One day, Pat was playing in the garden when he suddenly heard a loud bang. He ran to the fence and saw a bone stuck in the fence. + +Feeling excited, Pat ran to it and tried to pull the bone out, but it was too big. He turned around and saw a big dog. The dog was angry. + +“That is my bone!†the big dog said. + +Pat was worried and didn’t know what to do. He asked the big dog, “Can I keep it?†But the big dog only barked. + +Pat started to feel upset and he hung his head. But then he remembered that he could hope. He looked up at the big dog and asked, “Can I hope for the bone?†+ +The big dog smiled and nodded. “Yes, hope for it,†the dog said. + +Pat smiled and said, “I hope for your bone!†+ +The big dog was so pleased that he pulled the bone out of the fence and gave it to Pat. + +Pat was so happy and thanked the big dog. From that day onward Pat kept the bone safe. He played with it every day and used it to make his hope come true. +Once there was a brown bear. He was very special, because he never forgot anything. He wanted to make sure he remembered everything, so he kept a symbol with him to remind him. The symbol was bright and shiny, and it twinkled in the afternoon sun. The bear would look at it and smile. Whenever he saw it, it reminded him of all the wonderful things he had experienced in his life. + +One day, the bear went for a walk in the woods. He carried his symbol with him in a pouch around his neck. While he was walking, the wind picked up and a gust of wind blew the symbol away. The bear was so sad and he felt like he was going to forget everything. + +But then, the bear remembered what his symbol looked like and how it made him feel. He suddenly realized that he would always remember as long as he looked inside himself. He smiled and looked around at the beautiful brown trees and the birds singing in the sky. + +The bear picked up a tiny stone and he put it in his pouch. He knew that the stone would always remind him of the day he realized the power of his own thoughts and memories. +Mum was in the kitchen stirring a big pot. The smell of dinner made everyone's tummy rumble. + +Suddenly, there was a loud leak coming from outside. Mum was reminded of the heavy rain last night and quickly went outside to check. + +The rain had made a puddle that was now spilling over the edge of the pot and onto the ground. Mum was so frightened of the mess it had made, she quickly grabbed a mop and mopped up the liquid. + +She then reminded the children to check outside after it has been raining to make sure nothing was leaking. They all nodded their heads and agreed. + +Mum smiled. She was glad that reminding the children had solved the problem, and everyone felt relieved that there was no more leak. +Once upon a time there was a lively little boy named Paul. He loved to collect things. One day he saw an amazing cookie. It was pink and round and it looked delicious! + +Paul wanted that cookie very badly. He decided to try and find it. He ran around looking high and low, but he just couldn't find it. After a while, he got very tired and started to cry. + +But then, Paul heard someone laughing. He looked around, and saw an old man. The old man said he had the cookie that Paul wanted so much. He asked the old man to give it to him, but the old man said no. + +Paul was so very sad. He had wanted that cookie for so long, but now he wasn't going to get it. He went home without the cookie, and was very disappointed. He never got the cookie, but he still enjoyed collecting things. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. She was only three years old, but she was very restless. + +One day, her mom said to her, "Jane, let’s go to the garden and add some cactuses." Jane thought this was a great idea, so she hopped into the car with Mom. + +When they arrived at the garden, Jane was so excited. She asked her mom, "Can I add a cactus?" Her mom said, "Yes, of course." + +So Jane got a shovel from the shed and started to dig a hole. She was so focused on adding the cactus, that she didn’t notice the ground had started to shake. Suddenly there was a loud rumble and the ground opened up beneath her. + +Jane started to cry out for help as she disappeared into the ground. But it was too late. Nobody was able to save her. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to play. One day he went outside and noticed something very filthy. It was a puddle and the boy thought it would be fun to jump in it. So he did! But suddenly he heard someone stop him. It was his doctor. + +The doctor was very upset and said, "That puddle is nasty and you must stop playing in it. Don't you know it is very filthy?" The boy knew the doctor was right and he felt bad for not listening. The doctor helped him out and took him back inside to wash off. + +The boy learned his lesson and promised the doctor that he would never jump in a filthy puddle again. After that day, the boy made sure to stay out of any puddles he saw outside. And the doctor was very happy! +Once upon a time, a brave knight had a special sword. It was shiny and sparkly. Everywhere she went, the knight had her sword displayed. People were always amazed by its beauty. One day, the knight needed help and so she asked a friendly dragon for help. The dragon was happy to help and so it gave the knight a sweet treat. The knight thanked the dragon and happily returned to her journey with her displayed sword. Together they set off and faced many dangers, but eventually the knight returned home safe and sound. To this day she still displays her special sword with pride. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to see the world. One day she went outside and it was a beautiful and colorful day. She grabbed her skipping rope and started skipping up and down the garden path. + +As she skipped, the little girl heard a funny noise coming from a nearby bush. She peeked around the corner and saw a little rabbit jumping up and down saying "Come skip with me!" + +The little girl smiled and said "Ok, I will!" She grabbed the rabbit's paw and they skipped away together. They skipped over hills and through valleys and eventually they reached a beautiful rainbow field. + +The little girl smiled as she looked around the colorful world. She said to the rabbit "This is the most beautiful place I have ever seen!" The rabbit nodded in agreement and they continued to skip and play until the sun set. + +The little girl returned home with a heart full of joy, ready to tell her family about her magical skipping adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a bigger who lived in a mill. All day the bigger heard the sound of the mill wheel spinning round and round. + +One day, the bigger decided to step outside the mill. The bigger was amazed at what they saw. Everywhere were animals, plants and birds. + +The bigger saw a nearby river and thought it would be fun to take a closer look. When the bigger got to the river, they realised just how powerful it was! + +The bigger talked to the river. + +Bigger: "Hello, River. You are amazing!" + +River: "Thank you, bigger. I am powerful and I can make sure the mill wheel keeps turning round and round." + +The bigger was so excited by the river's words. They thanked the river and ran back to the mill. From then on, the bigger and the river were best friends. +Once upon a time, there lived a generous family - a mom, dad, and their little boy. Every day, they took a walk to their village temple. The little boy loved going to the temple and looking at all the beautiful decorations. + +One day, the little boy noticed that one of the temple's decorations was missing. He asked his mom: "Where is the decoration?" She said: "I think the wind carried it away." So the generous family decided to make a new decoration for the temple. + +They put together different shapes, colors and patterns and brought them to the temple. They put the new decoration up and the temple looked more beautiful than ever! + +Everyone in the village was so happy to see the generous family's work. Now, whenever the family takes their walk to the temple, the little boy loves seeing the decoration they created. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved reading books. Every day she would always get a new story, and it would make her so happy. + +One day, the little girl was reading her favorite story when it suddenly started to rain outside. She had to put away her book since it was getting wet. + +The little girl didn't want to go outside and get wet, so she stayed inside reading her book until it was time to go to bed. + +However, when she looked inside her book, she realized that one of the pages was missing. She had no idea where the page had gone. + +The little girl didn't want to stop reading, so she searched high and low until she finally found the lost page. It was stuck in the corner of her room, wet from the rain. + +The little girl was so happy to have found the missing page, so she dried it off and put it back in her book. She could now continue to enjoy her favorite story without interruption. +Once there was a boy who was always complaining. Everywhere he went he was sure to find something to complain about. One day, he was walking down the street when he came across a huge puddle. But this was no ordinary puddle -- it was filthy with mud and yucky stuff. + +The boy started to complain about the puddle. He said things like, "It's so icky and gross!" and, "It's ruining my shoes!" He even tried to jump over it, but he ended up splashing it all over himself. + +The boy then looked around and saw that no one else was complaining. He realised that the puddle wasn't so bad after all, and he shouldn't have made such a big fuss. So the boy decided to just have some fun and he started jumping through the puddle and making big splashes. + +He forgot all about his complaining and ended up having a great time. From then on, whenever he came across a big puddle, instead of complaining he would just enjoy splashing around in it. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends named Jack and John. They both loved playing in the park, but they had very different ideas on how to play! + +One day, Jack was playing with a telephone in the park. He had found it lying on the ground next to a dry tree. John asked Jack, "What are you doing?". + +Jack replied, "I'm going to complete this telephone. I'm going to put it back together!" + +John thought that was a great idea and the two of them worked together to put the phone back together. After a lot of hard work, they completed the phone. + +Once the phone was completed, Jack and John realized that the phone had belonged to a little girl playing in the park. Her mother had a sad expression on her face, so Jack and John decided to give her back the telephone. + +The little girl was overjoyed and gave both friends a big hug. Jack and John realized the importance of returning stolen things to their rightful owners, and that's why it's important to do the right thing. +One day, Daisy and her mommy went out for a walk. Daisy noticed a big, dirty dog near a tree. She wanted to give it a treat, so she ran over to the tree. She reached into her pocket and pulled out some treats, but when she looked back, the dog had vanished! + +"Mommy, where did the dog go?" Daisy asked. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "I think the dog must have run away!" + +Daisy was disappointed but then she noticed something in the dirt. It was the dog's treat! She picked it up and saw that it was still good, so she put it back in her pocket and kept walking. + +As they continued on their walk, Daisy kept looking around for the dog. She hoped he would come back so she could give him the treat. But the dog never came back. He had vanished! +A boy named Freddy carried his sheep with him wherever he went. Freddy's sheep was very popular among the townspeople. Everyone wanted to pet the sheep and gave it lots of treats! + +One day Freddy was walking his sheep through the town when he saw a big house. Inside the house was a lady holding a bag of carrots. The lady smiled at Freddy and said, “Would you like some carrots for your sheep?†+ +Freddy was so excited. He thanked the lady and took the carrots. He gave them to his sheep, and the sheep was happy! + +Freddy and his sheep walked around town, enjoying the wonderful day they had together. Everyone they passed could not help but smile at them, since the sheep was so popular. + +At the end of the day, Freddy carried his sheep home. He knew that with his popular sheep, he would never be alone. +Max was playing in his bedroom one day when he noticed something. He saw a rat in the corner. It was an unknown rat. Max wanted to get rid of the rat, but it was too fast for him. He ran back and forth, trying to catch the rat, but it ran away before he could. +Max had an idea. He went and got a box and found some yummy food that he had. He put the food in the box and sat it down near the rat. Slowly, the rat came closer to the box to eat the food. As soon as it was close, Max quickly put the box lid on and took it outside. He opened the box and let the rat run away into the unknown. Max was happy that the rat was now safe and free. +Once upon a time there lived two brave, little kids named Anna and Billy. They were siblings and they loved to explore and have adventures together! + +One day they decided to go on a big adventure, so they zipped up their jackets and grabbed their lollipops. Then they were off! + +They soon discovered an incredible secret cave that had lots of sparkly things inside. But when they tried to enter, the door was locked! Anna and Billy were very puzzled. + +Just then they heard a soft voice behind them. "How can I help you?" it said. + +Anna and Billy turned around and saw a kind-looking man. Anna spoke first. "We wanted to go into the cave, but the door is locked." + +The man smiled. "Oh, I have the key," he said and he unlocked the door with a big zipper key. + +Anna and Billy were so excited! They stepped into the cave and were amazed. Everywhere Anna and Billy looked there were incredible things to explore. + +They had a wonderful adventure and the best part was the lollipops the man had given them to enjoy on the way home. + +"What an incredible day!" said Anna and Billy. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Bob who loved to play in his garden. He had a bucket that he used for digging and collecting bugs. He liked his bucket so much that he never let anyone else touch it! + +One warm summer day, Bob was ready for his adventure. He saw a blink in the sky and thought it was a sign telling him to go explore. He grabbed his green bucket and ran outside. + +Bob saw a big yellow flower and decided to pick it. He reached out to grab it but his bucket hit something hard. He looked down and saw a mysterious box with a strange symbol on it. He couldn't resist and opened the lid. + +To Bob's surprise, inside was a magical seed! It glowed green and he knew something special was about to happen. He planted the seed and watered it with his bucket. + +The next morning, when Bob opened his eyes, he couldn't believe what he saw. His garden was filled with green plants! He smiled and knew he had made the right decision. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy cake. It smelled so yummy that everyone wanted to touch it. + +So a little girl called Sally reached out to touch the cake. But before she could, the biggest and meanest boy at the party came up to the cake. He touched it with his messiest hands, leaving sticky smudges all over the nice, tidy cake. + +Everyone was sad that the cake was all sticky and messy. But the mean boy just laughed. + +The cake was no longer tidy and all the children were very sad. The end. +Once upon a time there was a powerful dove. The dove flew high above the clouds and made beautiful shapes with its wings. Everyone admired the Dove for its grace and strength. + +One day the Dove saw a storm coming. Quickly the Dove tried to fly away but a strong wind blew the Dove to the ground. Suddenly an old tree started to strike the Dove with its branches. The Dove was scared and tried to escape but the tree kept hitting it with its powerful strikes. + +Just then a little boy saw the Dove. He put his hands up to protect the Dove from the tree. The Dove flew away slowly, grateful for the boy's kindness. The little boy smiled, knowing he had saved the Dove from the powerful strikes. +Once upon a time, there was a ancient tuna in the sea. He was so old that nobody had ever seen a tuna like him before. Every day, the tuna swam around and enjoyed the day. + +One day, a group of dolphins spotted him and were very excited. They swam up to him and started shouting, "Let's applaud the ancient tuna!" The tuna was very happy and did a big twirl with joy. + +The dolphins were so excited that they decided to come back and applaud him again the next day. Sure enough, when the tuna came by, the dolphin cheered him on. The tuna thanked them with a bow and a big smile. + +Ever since that day, the dolphins and the ancient tuna were the best of friends. Whenever the dolphins saw him swim by, they cheered and applauded him with joy. The tuna felt so special and the friendship between the dolphins and the tuna has lasted until this day! +Every day, a small boy named Tom would take a walk to the west. He loved to explore and learn new things, so he went on a lot of adventures. + +On one of his adventures, Tom made a mistake and felt ashamed. He did something he wasn't supposed to do and regretted it. + +Tom couldn't bear the feeling of regret, so he decided not to go to the west any more. Instead, he watched from a distance, longingly looking at the path he used to take. + +Tom was sad that he couldn't do the one thing he loved so much, but he learned a valuable lesson from it. He realized that sometimes it's best to stop and think before he decides to do something. +Once upon a time there was a very tidy boy called Tom. Tom loved to look up at the sky and dream about the things he could do. + +One day, Tom decided to go on a big adventure. He wanted to meet the universe! + +Tom jumped in his time machine and was ready to go. He was very excited and soon arrived in the universe. + +He looked around and saw lots of wonderful things. He met lots of friendly creatures and made lots of new friends. + +Tom had a great time in the universe and soon it was time to go home. He gave everyone a big hug goodbye and headed back to his own world. + +Tom had had the best adventure ever and he couldn't wait to tell everyone about it. He was so excited and couldn't wait to go back to the universe! +Once upon a time there was a tough doll. She measured two feet tall. Every day she played in the park, running and jumping with the other dolls. + +One day the tough doll had an idea. She wanted to measure the height of the slides in the park. So she asked her friends for help. + +They went to the slide and the tough doll asked the other dolls to stand next to the slide and measure how high it was. After some measuring, they found out that the slide was 4 feet tall – much bigger than the tough doll! + +The tough doll was very excited. Now she knew just how tall the slides were in the park. She was so proud of her measuring work! +The little girl was walking through the room when she noticed something. She could see the bright, colorful carpet that had been in the house for a very long time. However, she soon noticed a big tear in the carpet. It was a grey tear that ran through the entire length of it. + +The little girl became very angry. She knew that the carpet was expensive so she didn't want it to be ripped. She walked up to the tear and tried to push it back together but it wouldn't budge. + +The girl went to find her mom. "Mommy, look at the carpet! Someone has torn it!" she said. Her mom looked at the tear sadly and shook her head. "It looks like it can't be fixed," she said. + +The little girl did not want to believe it. She began to cry. Just then an idea occurred to her. She grabbed a piece of tape from the kitchen and carefully taped the two sides of the carpet back together. + +The girl's mom looked at her in surprise. She gave her daughter a big hug and said, "Thank you so much. I think the carpet looks great!" + +The little girl beamed with pride. She had saved the carpet from being damaged by the gray tear. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. She was a very charming girl who worked really hard. Her dream was to be a success. She tried and tried to make her dream come true, but she didn't know how. + +One day, Jane met a boy called John. John said he could help her achieve her dreams of success. He said that he could show her the way. Jane thought he was very gentle and kind and she decided to trust him. She started to love him. + + Jane followed John's advice and worked even harder. She thought that John was helping her to reach her dream. So she kept following him, no matter how difficult it got. + +But in the end, it turned out John had tricked her. He wanted her to be a success for his own gain. He didn't love her. Jane was heartbroken and she never achieved her dream. +One day, Anthony wanted to borrow his friend's freezer. So he asked his mom, who said he could. + +He walked over to his friend's house and knocked on the door. When his friend opened the door, Anthony said, "Can I borrow your freezer?" + +His friend looked upset. He said, "No, I don't want to lend you my freezer." Anthony was very sad. + +He said, "Please? I really need it." But his friend wouldn't budge. + +Anthony was so upset he started to cry. His friend felt sorry for him and said, "Ok, you can borrow my freezer if you promise to take care of it." + +Anthony smiled and thanked his friend. He was so happy that he could borrow the freezer. +Once upon a time there was a good hero named Joe. Joe loved helping people, and went on many adventures. He would sail across oceans, fly up to the sky, and go on journeys to distant lands. + +Joe was always brave, even when the challenges were difficult. No matter the situation, Joe worked hard to find a way to help. Joe used his kindness and courage to make friends with everyone he met. + +One day, Joe came across a big lake and he wanted to help the people across the lake. He got an idea to build a bridge, so everyone could easily cross to the other side. He worked hard day and night, with the help of others, and soon there was a big and sturdy bridge. + +The people were so happy and thanked Joe for his good work. From that day on, Joe was known as the hero of the lake. He showed everyone the power and importance of helping one another. +Once upon a time, there was an original owl. This owl was very wise and always keen to share her wisdom with others. One day the owl saw a group of children playing in the garden. + +"Children, come and listen to me!" said the wise owl. The children stopped their play and gathered around the wise owl. + +"What would you like to tell us?" one of the children asked. The owl smiled and said, "I have wisdom to share with you. The most important lesson to remember is to always listen." + +The children nodded and thanked the wise owl for the advice. From then on, the original owl became the children's wise friend, and they would always listen to her wise words. +Once upon a time, there was a very charming girl named Susie. She loved to play in the garden, and always had a big smile on her face. One day, she went outside to the garden and saw something strange. There was smoke coming from the corner of the garden, and something was burning! + +Susie quickly ran back inside the house and got her mom's mop. She ran back to the garden and used the mop to put out the fire. When the fire was completely out, Susie was very proud of herself. She looked around the garden and everything was alright. + +The next day, Susie's mom saw the mop and asked her what had happened. Susie told her mom the story of the fire and how she put it out. Her mom was so proud that Susie had been brave enough to help put out the fire. + +Susie was very happy she had been able to help, and she enjoyed playing in the garden for many more days. She was always reminded of her brave act, and it made her even more charming. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Paul. He loved to match objects and was very good at it. One day, Paul went to a special store where the objects were so long. “Wow!†said Paul happily. + +He saw a row of colorful objects, and he wanted to match them all. He pointed at one object and said, “That one is mine!†He grabbed it and put it in a box. He kept doing this until all the objects were matched. + +The store owner was amazed at how quickly Paul matched all the objects. He said to Paul, “You are so good at matching, I want to give you something special!†The store owner gave Paul a huge toy as a reward. + +Paul was so excited that he could match the objects. From that day forward, he kept practicing matching and kept getting better and better! +Mia was playing in the garden. She looked around to find something fun to do. Suddenly, she saw a big melon. She went to pick it up, it was so heavy. Mia dragged it to a nearby tree. She was so happy to find the melon. + +With a smile on her face, Mia took the melon and started to push it around. Then, she decided to roll it. She rolled the melon around the garden. Mia was so impressed with herself. She felt very proud. + +Mia wanted to try something else. She put the melon down and held it tightly. Then, she tried to lift it up. The big melon was so heavy, but Mia managed to lift it up with both of her hands. She was so impressive! +Once upon a time there was a baby bird. The baby bird was all alone in the big, rough tree. The tree had big branches and lots of leaves. + +The baby bird was very hungry so it looked around for something to eat. It spotted a prune on one of the branches. The little bird was so excited! It flew over to the prune and started to feed. + +But as the little bird bit into the prune, it heard a loud bang. Suddenly, a hunter appeared and shot the bird with a gun. The poor little bird fell out of the tree and died on the ground. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a laser. One day it set off on an adventure. Even though it was all alone, the laser felt brave. The laser flew through the sky and saw lots of amazing things. + +The laser soon came to an empty land. Here, the laser felt sad because everything was so quiet and still. Suddenly, the laser saw a butterfly. The butterfly was fluttering about and the laser was so excited. + +The butterfly was the only other living thing in the empty land. But it was so cheerful, that it cheered up the laser. Then it flew off into the sky and the laser watched as it went. + +The laser felt happy and set off again, this time with a smile on its face. It kept exploring, discovering new and exciting things. The laser had the best time ever on its adventure. +One day, a little girl named Lily was feeling very tired. She wanted to take a nice nap, so she went over to her bed, which was very open and fluffy. She lay down and almost instantly fell into a deep sleep. As she napped, she dreamed of all the fun things she could do when she woke up. + +When she finally did wake up, she felt much more awake and lively. She jumped out of bed and went around the room, looking for something special to do. She spotted a big print hanging on the wall and went to take a closer look. She noticed it was a beautiful picture of a rainbow. She was filled with joy and decided to take a moment to admire it. + +Suddenly, something remarkable happened. The print on the wall glowed and it opened up! Lily was so surprised, she stepped back and waited to see what would happen. After a few moments, the print opened even wider and out came a lovely butterfly. Lily was overjoyed at this and carefully started petting it. She spent the rest of the day playing with the butterfly and gently putting it back in the print when it was time for her to go to bed. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She wanted to find a nice shelf to pick. She looked around and saw a quiet shelf. She was so happy that she wanted to pick the shelf right away. + +The girl kneeled down and touched the shelf. Then, she used both hands to pick it up. She was so pleased that she smiled and hugged the shelf. + +The girl was content to have her new shelf. She hugged it and went home. From that day onwards, the girl was very quiet when she was near her shelf. +Once upon a time there was a bouncy ball. It was yellow as a lemon and looked very impressive. Every day the ball wasted no time and bounced around the room, over and under chairs and tables. It leapt over the bed and sprang up to the shelves. The bouncy ball kept bouncing and bouncing until it was so tired, it had to take a break. The ball looked around the room, so proud of all the bouncing it had done. Then, finally, it rolled over to its bed and fell peacefully asleep. +Once, there was a little girl called Lucy. She had seven teeth in her mouth. + +One day, Lucy was eating an ice cream. Suddenly, her tooth started to wobble and it disappeared from her mouth. She felt very guilty! + +Then, Lucy started to cry. Her parents heard her and came to help. They found the tooth under the ice cream. + +They showed it to Lucy and gave it to her. Then, they told her that the tooth fairy would come to visit her and will bring her a new tooth. + +Lucy was so happy to hear this. She went to bed and sure enough, the tooth fairy did come and left her a new tooth in exchange for the one she lost. + +Lucy was so excited and thankful. From then on, she always looked after her teeth and never let them disappear again! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Grace. Grace was very happy and always danced and sang with joy. One day, she wanted to share her love of dancing with her friends. + +So she invited her friends to her house for a special dance party. As soon as everyone arrived, Grace started to dance with so much cheerfulness. Everyone loved it and they released all their worries and danced with her. + +Just then, her mother came in the room and said, "Grace, it is time for dinner. I must ask all your friends to go home." + +Grace was very sad. She asked her mom if she could just dance with her friends for a bit longer. Her mom said, "No, you must respect my rules." + +Grace and her friends reluctantly said goodbye to each other. As they left, Grace's mom said to her, "Remember, it's important to balance having fun and respect your parents' rules." Grace thought about her mom's words. She realized that although it was fun to dance, it was more important to follow the rules. + +This story has the moral value that it is important to find the balance between having fun and respecting people's rules. +Once upon a time, there were two bears. One bear was naughty and one wasn't. The naughty bear liked to make the other bear sad. + +One day, the naughty bear made a fire. He threw the wood into the flames and it started to melt. The wood turned to ash and floated up into the sky. + +The other bear was very sad. He started to cry and tried to put out the fire, but it was too late--the wood had already melted and the ash couldn't be put back together. + +But then a magical thing happened. A fairy godmother flew down from the sky and blessed the other bear with a special wish. The naughty bear was sorry for being so naughty and the bear's wish came true. The melted wood and ash magically got put back together. + +The two bears were so happy! They promised to stay friends forever and never be naughty again. +Once upon a time there was a cute cow named Moo. Moo was always very hungry and loved to eat beef. Every morning, Moo's farmer would come and load her up with lots of yummy beef. + +One day, the farmer came and loaded Moo with a huge pile of beef. She was so excited that she ate it all up in a few minutes! But the farmer had forgotten to give her any water. + +Soon, Moo started to feel very sick. She got so sick she couldn't even stand up. Unfortunately, Moo's sickness was too much for the farmer to handle and he had to take her to the vet. + +The vet said that Moo had eaten too much beef and hadn't had any water. Sadly, there was nothing they could do to help her and Moo didn't make it. + +Moral of the story: Be careful with how much you eat! +Once upon a time, there lived a wolf. He was a big, strong animal and loved to run around in the woods. One day, he saw something bright on the ground and went over to take a closer look. It was a leather bag. The wolf was so excited to find it! He believed it was filled with special gifts. He opened it carefully and found something amazing - lots of purple and yellow flowers! He was so happy to find them and wanted to share them with everyone. He ran around the woods, giving them away and telling everyone how wonderful they were. Everyone started to believe in the magic of the flowers, and they made the woods bright and happy again. The wolf had a big smile knowing he had made everyone so happy with the leather bag's contents! +Once there was a boy named Bill who was afraid. He heard stories about a giant monster that lived in the nearby woods. He thought this monster was probably too scary to be real, but he was still scared of it. + +One day, Bill decided to explore the woods to see if the monster was real or not. As he went further into the woods, he heard a strange noise. He thought it was the monster, but he was too scared to see what was making it. + +He started to run away, when suddenly something heavy and smooth hit his shoulder. He screamed and looked down – it was a big rock! He was so relieved. Then, he realized that it wasn't the monster's roar he had heard – it was just the wind! + +Bill learned an important lesson that day: What we hear isn't always what it seems. We should be brave and explore the unknown, and not judge things by what we hear. +One day, a white bird with a sharp black beak flew into the garden. It was looking for something reliable to eat. It spied some grains of wheat in the corner, and it flew quickly over to eat them. + +But the bird had a surprise! A small black and white cat had been waiting there all along. The cat was sharp, and ready to pounce! The bird flew away in a hurry, leaving the cat alone again. + +The cat went over to the grains of wheat, and started to eat them. They were reliable and filling, so the cat kept eating until it was full. + +Later that day, the white bird returned. She was happy to find the reliable grains still waiting for her! She ate her fill and flew away, contented. +Once was a boy who was very adventurous. He decided to go on an adventure and explore the woods near his house. As he explored, he saw a big, tall tree in the distance. Excited, he quickly made his way to the tree. When he got there, the boy kneeled down carefully and touched the big trunk of the tree. It felt so rough, like sandpaper! He smiled and hugged the tree. + +The boy was so curious, so he looked around and found lots of squirrels, birds, and bugs. He learned how to be very quiet so he could watch all the animals go about their day. He stayed there, kneeling all the while, so he could watch and be part of the forest life. + +When it was time to go home, the boy said goodbye to the tree and all the creatures in the woods. He had had such an amazing and adventurous time! The boy knew he would be back again soon. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny. He was hopping around in the park when he found a nut. He was so excited, so he picked it up with his little paws. He couldn't wait to eat it. He was about to take a bite when a big squirrel came along. The squirrel wanted the nut too and he wouldn't let the bunny have it. + +The bunny and the squirrel had a big fight, but the bunny was too little to win. The squirrel took the nut and ran away. The bunny was so sad and he just wanted to go home. He hopped away and tried to forget about the nut. + +When he got home, he went to his bedroom and lay on the bed. He wished he had the nut but he knew he'd never get it back now. The little bunny was so upset he just lay there, feeling very alone. It was a bad ending to his day in the park. +Once upon a time there was a modern girl. She was 3 years old and she lived in a big house. + +One day the girl wanted to reach a pillow in her bedroom. She tried very hard, but she was too little and she couldn't reach it. + +The girl was sad so she asked her mom for help. Her mom said she could get the pillow if she thought carefully and helped herself. + +So the girl tried something else. She found a few blocks of wood and stacked them up in a little tower. When the tower was ready, the girl could reach the pillow. + +The moral of the story is that if you work hard, use your imagination and help yourself, you can reach your goals. +Once upon a time there was a famous clapper. He wanted to get better at clapping, so he bought some special equipment from the store. When he got home, he started practicing. + +He clapped so loudly that it woke up his neighbour. His neighbour came to his door and asked, "What are you doing?" The clapper replied, "I'm trying to get better at clapping and this equipment will help me do that." + +The neighbour thought it was a good idea and asked, "Can I try it too?" The clapper smiled and said, "Sure!" Both of them practiced hard until they became experts at clapping and people came from near and far to watch them clap. They became so famous! + +Whenever they wanted to practice, they would clap and share some of their special tips. Then they would give each other high-fives and show off all the cool new moves they'd learned. + +The clapper and his neighbour quickly became the most famous clappers in town, and everyone knew their names. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Rachel. Rachel was very thoughtful and she always liked to help others. One day, Rachel's mom asked her to get the teaspoon from the cupboard. Rachel was very excited - she loved to help her mom! + +Rachel carefully opened the cupboard and took out the teaspoon. She carried it over to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you so much, Rachel! You have completed your task." Rachel beamed with pride - she was so happy to be helpful. + +Rachel thought it was fun to help her mom and she couldn't wait to help again. From then on, Rachel always made sure to be helpful and thoughtful around the house. When someone needed help, Rachel was always there ready to help out with a smile. +Rose looked at the chocolate with admiration in her eyes. She was three years old and this was her first time she would be having chocolate. Her mum said she could have some and Rose was so excited. She picked it up and looked at it, while gazing at it, she smiled. + +Rose's mum saw her daughter's joy and said, "What are you doing honey?" + +Rose didn't say anything but points to the chocolate. + +Mum said, "Do you want some?" + +Rose nodded eagerly. + +Mum then said, "But don't tell Dad. He won't be happy about it." + +Rose nodded again and quickly took a bite of the chocolate. As she ate it, her eyes sparkled with joy. After she finished the chocolate, she put it back and looked around, feeling a bit ashamed. + +But then, mum picked the chocolate and said, "You can have some more." + +Rose smiled and quickly took a few more bites. She was so happy that she didn't need to be ashamed. +The sun was shining, the birds were singing and Tom was happy. He ran outside with all of his toys. Soon he was playing with his friend Max. "Let's play with our planes!" Tom said enthusiastically. Max agreed and the two went to get their red planes. + +"Look at this gear, it's shiny and red!" Tom said as he pulled out a gear from the side of his plane. Max noticed that Tom was about to throw the gear in the air and he stopped him. "Tom, you can't do that!" Max said. "Why not?" Tom asked. "Because if you throw it, it could fall and break!" said Max. + +Tom listened to his friend, and instead of tossing the gear in the air, they started playing with their planes as usual. Max and Tom had a lot of fun with their toys, but then Max realized something. He had left his gear inside his house! + +Tom was disappointed that his friend had to go in, but he said he understood. As soon as Max was out of sight, Tom started playing with the gear. Sadly, the gear did fall and it broke into two pieces. + +Tom felt sad and he started to cry. Then Max came back with a new gear in his hand. "Let's play together", he said. Tom was so thankful for Max's kindness that he remembered Max's advice and never threw the gear again. +There was a little girl who liked to mail things. One day she was excited to try something new and decided to mail an avocado. She put it in a parcel and sent it away. + +When it arrived, she was happy to see it. The avocado was comfortable in the box and she wanted to show it to somebody. But when she opened the package, the avocado was gone! + +The little girl was so sad and felt like crying. She was very upset and tried to find out what had happened, but there was nobody who could help. The avocado had disappeared and she would never know why. +Jack and Tom were very special friends. They always did silly things together. One day they had a funny idea. + +They thought they would tie a long strip on Jack's dog, Harry. Tom said, "Let's tie a strip onto Harry's tail. That will be so funny!" So they decided to do it. + +Jack said, "Come on Harry, let us tie this strip around your tail!" Harry didn't understand so he just sat there. + +Jack said, "Isn't he silly?" and Tom replied, "Yes, he sure is!" + +So Jack and Tom carefully tied a strip to Harry's tail. But it was too long, so it dragged on the ground behind him. + +They laughed and laughed. Harry didn't know why they were laughing and he was confused. He just sat there looking very silly! +The sun was shining and the birds were singing. It was a beautiful day. Emma had been wanting to go to the park for ages, so her mum said yes. Emma was so excited, she ran out the door and started to walk down the street. + +She noticed some friends playing tag, and wanted to join in. + +"Wait!" said her mum, "Remember to keep your neck covered when the sun is out, otherwise you'll get sunburnt!" + +Emma sighed. She was so impatient, but she knew her mum was right. She wore a sun hat and off they went. + +At the park Emma played tag with her friends. They laughed and ran around until Emma felt too hot. + +'Let's take a break' she said, and found a shady spot to sit. + +"I'm glad you remembered to keep your neck covered," said her mum. + +Emma smiled. She knew how important it was. +Molly was so excited about her first day of school. She gathered her school supplies and hopped on the bus. She waved goodbye to her mom as the bus drove away. At the school, Molly went to the station where all the other children were. Everyone had a unique backpack and she thought they looked so cool. + +Molly was guided to her class and everyone said a friendly "hello". She put her backpack away and joined the group of kids at the art table. They were all so excited to learn and create unique projects. Molly couldn't wait to start making something. + +Later the children were called to assembly. They gathered at the island where the teacher made a speech. Everyone clapped and cheered and Molly couldn't help but smile. She was so lucky she got to experience something so unique and special. That night, Molly couldn't wait to tell her mom about her first day of school. +One day, a boy named Jack went outside and looked up. He noticed something very special in the sky - a gray comet. Jack was amazed and decided to get the comet. + +Jack ran as fast as he could, trying to get close to the comet. He stretched out his arms and jumped as high as he could but the comet stayed in the sky. Jack was getting tired, he couldn't reach the comet no matter how hard he tried. + +Then, Jack had an idea. He looked around and saw his trampoline. He jumped onto the trampoline and started jumping up and down. Higher and higher he jumped and then he finally got the comet! + +Jack was so excited. He couldn't believe he had gotten the comet. He held the gray comet close to his heart and ran home with it. From then on, Jack practiced his jumping every day so he could get more comets in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had an orange doll that she loved very much. One day, she was playing with the doll when she saw a sausage lying next to it. She wanted to lift it up to take a closer look, but her toy didn’t let her. + +“No!" shouted the orange doll. "That's my sausage!" + +Lucy was very surprised. She didn't know that the doll could talk. + +“But why don’t you want me to lift it up?†she asked. + +“Because it's mine,†the doll said. “I want to keep it for myself.†+ +Lucy was sad. She really wanted to look at the sausage. She tried to persuade the doll, but it was no use. The doll wouldn’t let her lift it up. + +Suddenly, Lucy had an idea. She gave the doll a hug and thanked it for being her friend. The orange doll felt so happy that it let Lucy lift up the sausage. + +Lucy was very excited. She thanked the doll again and looked at the sausage with amazement. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Chloe. She was very curious and loved to pretend. On this day, she wanted to be a mail carrier. + +Chloe grabbed a basket and said to her Mom "I'm ready!" Chloe's Mom smiled and said "you look like a real mail carrier". + +Chloe pretended to deliver the mail. She ran around the house, placing pretend mail in all the places she could find. She put pretend mail in the drawer, the cupboard, and even the toy box. + +Little did Chloe know, her Mom had a surprise for her! After she was done, Chloe's Mom handed Chloe an envelope. "What's this?" asked Chloe. Her Mom said "it's mail for you, we just received it." + +Chloe excitedly opened the envelope and found a birthday card inside. She looks up, smiles and says "Oh Mom, it's my birthday card. I'm ready to have a pretend birthday party!" + +Chloe's Mom smiled and said "Why don't you pretend to open all your presents and enjoy your party." + +And that's what Chloe did, she pretended and smiled the whole time. It was the best pretend party ever! +Once upon a time, there was a modest bear named Toby. Toby liked to have fun. One day, Toby went for a walk in the forest. He saw a rabbit and ran up to it to say hello. The rabbit was very scared and bit Toby on the nose! Toby was still very happy and said, "That was fun!" + +Toby kept walking and soon saw a big apple in a tree. He really wanted to eat it, so he tried to climb the tree. Much to his surprise, he managed to reach the top and bite into the juicy apple. It was so delicious, he couldn't believe it! + +Toby kept walking and found a lake. The sun was shining, the water was blue and Toby had a great time. But then something strange happened - Toby saw a fish in the lake but when he tried to catch it, the fish bit Toby's fingers! Toby was so surprised that he laughed and said, "That was fun!" + +Toby was a modest bear and stayed out of trouble on his walk. He had lots of fun, ate a juicy apple and even got bitten by a fish. It sure was a magical day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to find a pot of gold. She put on her best clothes and ran outside. She was in such a hurry to find the pot of gold! + +She went through the forest and when she got to the end, she saw a man. He had lush, green clothes and a hat that sparkled in the sun. The little girl knew he was rich. + +She said hello and asked him about the pot of gold. The man said it was hidden near the beach. The little girl thanked the man and then she ran away as fast as she could. + +The little girl hopped over a small stream and as she ran to the beach, she fell down and skinned her knee. She had to hurry if she wanted to get to the pot of gold. + +When she finally got there, she saw the most shiny pot of gold she had ever seen! She grabbed it and ran back home, clutching it tightly in her hands. Now she was rich! +It was a bright and sunny day and Susie was out exploring the countryside. She wanted to search for something special. + +Susie came to a river and noticed a gray stone. She was curious and decided to take a closer look. She reached down to pick up the stone and suddenly she heard a noise. + +"What was that?" Susie thought to herself. She saw a small chirping bird searching for food nearby. She smiled and smiled. + +The bird looked at Susie guiltily and said, "Sorry Susie, I was just looking for something to eat". Susie laughed and said, "That's ok, that's what I'm searching for too". + +Together, Susie and the bird searched along the riverbank and found some juicy worms. Then they both sat down and enjoyed their well-deserved lunch. +Once upon a time, there lived a little bunny named Bobo. Bobo lived in a small, cozy burrow in the woods. But one day, Bobo got bored living in the same place. + +Bobo decided to go on an adventure. As he hopped around, he noticed something different – a rare, beautiful color that he had never seen before. Intrigued by the colors, Bobo spoke out loud. + +"What is that beautiful color?" Bobo asked. + +Just then, a wise old squirrel emerged from the shadows. + +"That my friend," the squirrel said, "is the rare, beautiful color of a rainbow. It can be seen when it rains." + +Bobo was fascinated by the colors. From then on, he vowed to discover more of these incredible colors and returned home filled with joy. +There was a chubby cat. His name was Tom. Tom wanted to explore and see the world. + +Tom saw a garage. He wanted to climb it. He wanted to see what was inside. + +So, Tom started climbing. He used his sharp claws to grip the walls. He climbed higher and higher until he reached the door. + +Tom opened the door and found a pile of boxes and boxes of food! He was so excited. He grabbed one and dug in. + +Tom ate so much that he felt tired. He curled up and went to sleep in the garage. From then on, every day, Tom would climb up to the garage and find food. He was a happy cat! +Once upon a time, there was a mom and her little girl. They lived in a small house in the city. + +The little girl loved to dance. She would listen to music, clap her hands and twirl around the living room. + +One day, the little girl wanted to go outside and dance. The sun was really hot, so her mom said "No. You must stay inside where it's cool." + +The little girl was very sad and went upstairs. But then she remembered that it was nice outside and she was able to go outside and dance. + +So, the little girl thanked her mom and went outside. She danced in the sun and smiled. + +The little girl learned a valuable lesson that day — to be thankful for the things we have and to appreciate them. Sometimes, the simple things in life are the best things. +Once upon a time there was a helicopter. It was filthy and rolled around in the sky. One day, a tiny boy saw the helicopter. He wanted to ride it but he was only 3 years old. He knew he was too little to fly it. + +Then an idea popped into his head! He rolled down the hill as fast as he could. He flew up in the air and felt the wind in his face. He rolled around the sky until he landed back on the ground. + +He was very happy. His friends said he was like a helicopter on the ground! He laughed and laughed until his tummy hurt. The filthy helicopter inspired the little boy to have fun with rolling in the sky. And they all lived happily ever after. +Mary was a 3-year-old girl who lived with her family in the west. Even though she was very small, she was brave and eager to explore. One day, Mary decided to go on an adventure by herself. + +Her mother was worried and tried to stop her, “Please, don’t go, Mary. There are wild animals in the woods.†+ +But Mary wasn’t scared and laughed, “Don’t worry, mom! I’ll be right back.†+ +After an hour of walking, Mary came across a big, angry bear. She tried to run away, but the bear was too fast. It roared and then kicked her. Mary screamed and couldn't move. + +Her mother, who was still worried, quickly came to help. But it was too late- Mary had been hurt very badly. + +The end. +A woman was walking down a street. She felt hurt and wanted to mark her feelings. As she kept walking, she saw a bright red marker. She picked it up and started to write. She wrote a sad message and then stepped away to look at it. Suddenly, a truck raced by and ran over the marker she had just used. The woman felt so sad and hurt. She knew her message was gone. The bad ending made her feel even worse. +Once there was a deer who was very flexible. She loved to hop and stretch and play with her friends. + +One day she was having a lot of fun playing games in the meadow. But then she noticed something strange in the bushes. It was a big pot with a spoon in it! + +The deer was curious so she went to take a closer look. To her surprise, she saw that it was full of colourful paints! She knew it must be for mixing, so she decided to try it. + +But when she touched the spoon, the wind suddenly blew a loud gust. That gust caused the spoon to splash the paints all around her! + +The deer was very sad. She had made a big mess and didn't know how to fix it. She tried to fix it with her flexible body, but it was no use. Nothing she did seemed to work. + +Finally, she asked the wind for help. To her surprise, the wind was kind and whipped up a nice breeze. It mixed the colourful paints together into beautiful swirls of colour. + +The deer was so happy and thanked the wind for helping her. From that day on, she was extra careful when mixing her paints! +Jack was a 3 year old boy. He was feeling quite sleepy. He opened his eyes wide, but he couldn't stay awake. He started to yawn. + +He looked around his room, and saw a big stack of toys. He smiled, and started to climb the stack of toys. He yawned once again as he got to the top. + +The toys were really soft and mild, so he felt really comfortable as he lay down on the top of the stack. Jack closed his eyes, and soon he was fast asleep. + +He snuggled into his toys and had a wonderful nap. He felt nice and relaxed when he woke up from his mild sleep. +Once upon a time there was a boy called John. John liked to eat sugar. He would sneak into the kitchen and chew it stealthily. + +One morning, John's mom caught him in the kitchen. She asked him, “John, why are you eating sugar again?†+ +John felt guilty and looked away. He said softly, “I like the way it tastes.†+ +His mom sighed. “John, chewing sugar is not good for you. You should eat something healthier.†+ +John felt ashamed. He said sorry and promised to never eat sugar again. He hugged his mom and went outside to play. + +The next time John felt like eating sugar, he remembered his promise to his mom. He chose to eat a fruit instead. + +John had learned that when you do something wrong, you need to make it right. He was happy to feel less guilty. +Once upon a time, there was a bright girl. She loved to swing in her garden on the swing set. She would push herself higher and higher until she almost touched the clouds. + +One day, she found something very interesting in her garden. It was a shiny dictionary, and she was really excited. She took it to her house and opened it. Inside she saw a lot of big and small words and she couldn't believe her eyes. + +She enjoyed learning a new word every day and soon she had learnt lot of new words! She was so happy to learn something new and even happier to swing in her garden. She would swing so high that the clouds seemed within reach. + +The bright girl continued swinging and learning new words everyday, and she was never bored or sad. She was always very happy and had a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there lived a generous girl called Emily. She always shared her toys with her friends and was the kindest person they knew. One day, Emily had a special surprise. She had a new notebook to write in! Emily was so excited that she invited all her friends to her house to kick it. + +At first, no one knew why she wanted them to kick it but they had a lot of fun. Emily made sure to stay away from her notebook so she would not get hurt. After all the kicking, it was time for the surprise. + +Emily opened her notebook and told her friends that inside she had written a thank you note for all of them! She thanked them for being so generous and for helping her have a great time. Her friends were so happy to be thanked that they all hugged Emily. + +From that day on, Emily always shared her notebook with her friends. They loved looking at all of her drawings in her notebook and they always remembered how generous Emily was. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old. One day, her mommy put her in a park full of clowns. They all looked so funny. + +Lucy said, "Mommy, I want to lift that clown up." Her mommy replied, "Okay, but be careful. That clown is very weak." So Lucy carefully lifted the clown with both her hands. + +The clown said, "Thank you so much for lifting me up, little one." Lucy looked up and said, "You're welcome, mister." + +And ever since then, Lucy has been going to the park to pick up the weak clowns and put them back on their feet. +Once there was a little girl who was curious about everything. She was so excited when she saw a mixer. She ran over to it and said, "What can you make with this?" + +The mixer was so big and shiny. She wanted to know what it could do. So she took the lid off and put some ingredients inside. Then she turned on the machine. + +The mixer began to make a loud noise as it whirred and churned. She watched as the ingredients moved around and soon became a smooth mixture. Then she tasted it. + +The taste was harsh. She made a face and decided it wasn't good. So she added more ingredients and tried again. This time it was much better and she was delighted! From then on, she made many delicious recipes with her mixer. +Once upon a time there was a girl who liked to swim. She would go to the pool almost every day and enjoy the water. One day, the girl had a troubled day. She was feeling sad and worried. She decided to go for a swim to try and make herself feel better. + +She swam up and down the pool until what felt like a hundred times. Then she stopped and started to spin in the water. She spun herself around and around until she felt lighter and her troubles seemed to disappear. She closed her eyes and kept on spinning. + +After a while, the girl stopped spinning and found she felt much better. Her troubles had gone and were replaced by a feeling of being happy and content. The girl thanked the pool for looking after her and helping her feel better again. +Once upon a time, there was a bright park. In the park there were many special events. + +One day, a boy named Tommy asked his mom if he could attend a day at the park. She gave him her permission and he was so happy. + +When Tommy arrived at the park it was full of people and things to explore. He was looking around and there were games, fun rides, and colourful balloons. It looked like the best day ever! + +Suddenly, Tommy heard the sound of sirens. An ambulance was driving down the street. Tommy gasped with surprise. +"Mom, can I follow the ambulance?" Tommy asked. +His mom said no and Tommy was sad. + +But then Tommy's mom said, "Let's go to the hospital and see what the ambulance was for. We can see if the hospital staff will permit us to go inside." + +Tommy was so excited. He knew something amazing must be happening. + +When they arrived at the hospital, Tommy saw the ambulance parked outside. He followed his mom inside. + +To Tommy's surprise, he saw a bright operating room with many nurses and doctors. They were saving the life of a tiny baby! + +Tommy was very happy to have witnessed such a special moment. He was so glad that his mom said yes and permitted him to go to the hospital and see the ambulance. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a girl and a boy. The girl had a book and the boy was very curious about it. He asked the girl to show him the book, so she opened it for him. + +The boy was very surprised to see how sharp the pictures were inside the book. They were so full of colours and made him feel so cheerful. He asked the girl to tell him the story of the book and she started reading while the boy was listening carefully. + +The boy was so amazed by the book that he wanted to have one of his own. The girl was very happy to give the book to the boy. He was so grateful. + +From then on, the boy and the girl enjoyed reading the book together and it always put them in a cheerful mood. +Once there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was always using her muscles to do things. Every day she would turn this way and that to get going. One day, Mary's mum said, "Today, Mary, I want you to turn into the big supermarket." + +Mary was a bit embarrassed, so she asked, "Can I take my muscles with me?" Her mum said, "Of course! You can do anything with your muscles." + +So Mary went to the supermarket, but it wasn't what she expected. It was way bigger than she thought and much more overwhelming. But with her muscles, Mary turned every corner and went down every aisle, buying what she wanted. + +When Mary finished her shopping, she was so proud of herself. She had used her muscles to do something she thought she couldn't do. That night, Mary told everyone how she had turned into the big supermarket and that she was not ashamed of her muscles anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Frank. He was so excited, because his mommy was taking him to the store to buy a new toy. + +In the store, Frank's eyes lit up when he saw a sparkly toy. “Oh, mommy!†he shouted, “I want that sparkly toy!†+ +His mother smiled and said, “Remember, Frank, life is competitive. If you want the sparkly toy, you must work hard and earn it.†+ +Frank looked sad. But then his mother told him, “You can buy the sparkly toy if you are a good boy and help around the house with chores.†+ +Frank was so excited. He quickly started helping his mom clean up the house. + +After a few days, Frank's mother said, “You have been a great worker, Frank. Let’s go back to the store and you can buy your sparkly toy.†+ +Frank was so happy that he had earned the sparkly toy! From that day forward, Frank knew that if he works hard, he can have anything he wants. + +The moral of this story is that hard work can bring rewards. +Once upon a time, there was a pitch. It was big, and there were lots of trees around it. One day, when the sun was shining, something special happened. A gentle little duck waddled up the pitch. The duck smiled and started to wash. She splashed around in the pitch, which made a big mess. The trees around the pitch weren't happy and started to scold the duck for her mess. The duck just kept on washing and said, "We will see." + +The duck kept washing and when she was finished, the pitch smelled wonderful and looked as clean as can be. The trees looked at the pitch in surprise, and soon realized that the duck had cleaned up the pitch before they knew it. They thanked the duck for being so gentle. The duck smiled and said she was happy to help. From then on, the pitch was always the cleanest and most beautiful pitch in town. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was only 3 years old and very excited. He liked to explore the world around him. One day he went to the garden and saw a tray full of fruits. He squeezed a few of them and tasted them. He thought the sweet taste was very fair. + +As the little boy walked around the garden, he noticed something else. It was a big tree in the middle of the garden. He was curious about it and wanted to see what was inside. He slowly took a few steps closer and noticed that it was full of fruits. He couldn't believe his eyes and he squeezed a few of them. He tasted them and they were as sweet as the first ones. He couldn't believe that he got to taste so much fair fruit. + +The little boy continued to explore the garden and he noticed something else. It was a big tray full of fruits. He was delighted and wanted to try them, so he took a few and squeezed them. He was surprised to find out that the fruits were just as fair as the ones he found in the tree. The little boy was so excited and he wanted to share his discovery, so he put all the fruits in the tray and took them home for his family. + +The little boy's family was very excited when he arrived. They couldn't believe that he found such fair fruits. They thanked him for being so brave and exploring the garden. They all hugged him +Once there was a big field, and in the field there was an old man. The man had a pet armadillo. He loved the armadillo very much. + +One day, the armadillo died. The old man was so sad. He wanted to bury his pet so it would rest in peace. So he got a shovel and dug a hole in the field. He put the dead armadillo in the hole and he buried his pet in the ground. + +He said goodbye to his pet, and felt content to know his armadillo was safe in the ground. He was sad, but he was happy that his pet was resting in peace. The old man said his final goodbye and walked away. +Once there was a little girl who loved to lay in the sun and have cocoa. She was so eager to have cocoa but her mum said she had to wait outside until the cocoa was ready. + +The little girl was impatient, so she thought of a foolish plan. She decided to lay down in the sun and pretend to be asleep. Then when mum would come out with the cocoa, she would get it without waiting! + +But just as she was pretending to lay asleep, her mum came out and saw her! She knew the little girl was being foolish and would never get her cocoa. + +The little girl had to wait, but eventually her mum came out with two steaming cups of cocoa. They lay down in the sun together and enjoyed their cocoa. The little girl learned that being foolish is never the answer, and patience brings sweet rewards. +Once upon a time, there was a peach tree that lived in a deep, dark forest. One day, an unknown creature ventured into the forest looking for a snack. The creature, who was very hungry, saw the peach tree and decided to take one of its big, juicy peaches. + +Suddenly, the creature heard a small voice crying and saw a little bird in a nearby bush. The bird was chirping for help, so the creature paused and asked, "What's wrong?". + +The bird replied, "I got stuck in this bush and I can't get out! Please rescue me!". + +The creature felt very sorry for the bird, so it carefully rescued the little creature out of the bush. The bird thanked the creature and flew away. As a reward, the creature decided to take one of the peaches as a snack. The creature happily ate the peach and continued its journey in the unknown forest. + +The end. +Thomas was a 3 year old boy who loved to joke. He was always so happy, but one day he felt upset. His mom asked him what was wrong and he replied, "Mommy, I was trying to jog, but I couldn't do it very well." + +His mom laughed and said, "That's OK, Thomas. Nobody can do it perfectly the first time. You just need to practice." + +Thomas thought his mom was joking, so he said, "But I really want to do it now! Please help me!" But his mom just smiled and said, "It's OK. I will help you, but come inside first and we can practice together later." + +So Thomas followed his mom inside and he soon felt much better. He still felt a bit upset but he knew his mom was joking and it made him feel better. They practiced together later and Thomas began to get better at jogging. He was so proud he could finally jog! +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl. She had a stick. Every day, she went for a walk in the woods with her stick. + +When she was out in the woods, the little girl felt very independent. She was never afraid because she knew she could protect herself. + +One day, all of a sudden, a big wind blew through the trees. The little girl started to tremble and her stick shook in her hands. + +But she stayed brave and kept walking. She knew that if she kept going, she could make it out of the woods safely. + +The wind stopped and the little girl made it back safely. From that moment on, she knew she was a very independent girl. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Emily, who loved to dance. She always played music and moved her feet in rhythm. Her friends often teased her by calling her a silly dancer, but she just smiled and kept going. + +One day, Emily went outside and started to dance. In the sky, she saw some colourful balloons and started to dance around them. Soon, an interesting thing happened; the balloons started to move and sway with Emily's dance. Emily was so happy, she started to giggle with joy. + +As Emily danced, more and more people noticed her. Soon, the garden was full of people watching Emily's dance. Everyone cheered when the dance was over and Emily beamed with delight. From that day on, Emily would dance for all her new found friends. They would tease her about her silly moves, but Emily just laughed and kept dancing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was always pretending to do things - like being a doctor, or a policeman. One day, Jack was pretending to be a policeman. He grabbed his pen, and pretended to write a ticket. + +Suddenly, the pen broke! Jack was so angry, he threw the pen on the ground. But the pen was very useful - it had lots of ink in it. And the ink spilled all over the floor! + +Jack was so upset, he started to cry. He had ruined the useful pen. And now he couldn't pretend to write any tickets! + +He learnt his lesson - be careful with useful things! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jamie. He was three years old and loved to play. + +One day, Jamie was playing outside when he noticed something in the drain. He looked inside and saw a tiny fish swimming fast. He wanted to get the fish out, so he stuck his hand into the drain, but it was stuck! Jamie started to scream, hoping someone would hear him. + +Suddenly, a lion came running towards him. It roared and roared, blowing air as it came closer. Jamie screamed even louder, but the lion wasn't scared. It put its paw into the drain and pulled Jamie's hand out. His hand was free! + +Jamie was so happy that the lion had saved him. He was even more thrilled when the lion scooped out the tiny fish in its paw. Together, they watched the fast fish swim away. + +Jamie thanked the lion for helping him and ran away, forever thankful for his new friend. +A figure stood in the bright morning sunshine. It was reliable and strong. The figure gazed at the distant horizon with a peaceful expression. Suddenly, it heard a small voice calling out. + +It turned around and saw a young child smiling joyfully at it. The figure was happy to see the child. It beckoned the child over with a gentle wave and the child came running towards it. + +The child could not contain its excitement as it looked up at the figure. However, the figure only gazed lightly at the child, with a twinkle in its eye. The child smiled even brighter, feeling a comforting warmth from the figure. + +Suddenly, something shiny caught the child’s eye. The figure bent down and picked it up, handing it to the child. It was a beautiful toy, and the child could not help but giggle at its sparkle. The figure smiled and nodded, then gestured for the child to head towards the horizon. + +The child waved goodbye to the reliable figure and ran off, happily clutching its new toy. The figure watched it go with a knowing smile, still gazing upon the distant horizon. +Once there was a boy called Tom. Tom wanted to go fishing so he went outside and sat by the pond. He had a spear to catch the fish. He waited for the fish to swim by. After sitting for a while he felt something tugging at his spear. He pulled his spear up and there was a big, normal fish. Tom was so happy, he had caught his first fish! He took the fish home to show his family and they were very proud of him. +Once upon a time, there was a little star in the sky. He was so high up that no one could see him. But he could see everything! Every night he shone a warm light down to the earth and watched the world. + +One night, he saw a little boy clap his hands and jump for joy! He was so happy that he clapped along with theboy, even though no one could hear him from so high up. + +The little boy was so amazed that he stopped what he was doing and looked up towards the sky. He couldn't believe his eyes, as the little star smiled down at him. + +The little boy was so excited that he began to applaud. He clapped his hands as hard as he could, and the little star joined in! The little star started to twinkle even brighter, and the little boy was so impressed with the show he kept on applauding. + +Finally, the little boy's clapping stopped and the little star still twinkling in the sky. They shared a special moment together and the little boy always remembered the warm light from the little star. +It was a hot day, and Sandy and her mom were heading to the park. When they arrived, Sandy was super excited and quickly ran to the swings. She loved swinging as high as she could. + +Her mom asked, "Sandy, can you go at a slow speed? I don't want you to go too fast." + +Sandy replied, "Okay, mommy." + +Sandy set the speed to slow and enjoyed swinging back and forth. After some time passed, Sandy saw a sign that said 'Maximum Weight 50 pounds'. Sandy had never seen this sign before and did not know what it meant. She thought, I can just set the speed to go a bit faster. + +So Sandy set the swing to go faster and faster. She was going so fast that her mom could not reach her. Before Sandy knew it, she heard a loud crack and felt the swing break. Sandy was in shock and looked to the ground to see a fake swing! + +Sandy quickly started to cry and her mom ran over to her. Unfortunately, Sandy suffered a broken arm due to the fake swing. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a thin object that everyone wanted. It was small and shiny and could provide lots of things. All of the people wanted it, but no one knew who to get it. + +One day, a kind lady came to help the people. She had a bag and when she opened it, out came a thin object! Everyone was so excited. + +The lady gave the object to the people and showed them how to use it. The thin object could provide lots of things that made everyone very happy. + +From then on the people were thankful for the kind lady and her thin object. They were able to enjoy lots of things thanks to it. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was just three years old. One day, Sue was out in the garden and saw a yellow bell. It was so shiny and pretty that she wanted to borrow it. She ran over to her mother and asked, "mommy can I borrow the yellow bell?" Her mom said, "of course you can Sue, just be careful with it." + +Sue was very excited and she showed the yellow bell to all her friends. They laughed and played with it all afternoon. When it got dark out, Sue was reminded that she needed to give it back. She said goodbye to her friends, and with the yellow bell in hand ran back to her mother. + +Sue asked her mom, "can I leave it here with you? I don't want to forget it!" Her mother agreed, so Sue put the yellow bell in a safe spot where she knew she would be able to find it again. + +Every time Sue wanted to play with it, she asked her mom if she could borrow it again. Her mom always said yes, and Sue was so happy to have such a cool yellow bell to play with. The End! +Once upon a time there were two children. They were very different from each other but they were both very special. One day they decided to have a race. They each ran as fast as they could and when they reached the end of the race, one of them won! They received a beautiful trophy for being the best. They were happy to have something different that reminded them of the fun they had. The end. +Once there was a reliable farmer who lived in the middle of a forest. Every day, the farmer put food into a basket and went out to feed his animals, including a very clever wolf. + +One day, the farmer said to the wolf, "Good morning. Would you like to join me for a walk in the forest?" + +The wolf nodded and followed the farmer. The farmer put the basket down, and the animals ran up to it and started eating. + +The wolf was so clever, he soon figured out how to put his paw on the basket to hold it down while the other animals ate. The farmer was very impressed and gave the wolf some extra food. + +From then on, the farmer and the wolf went for a walk in the forest every day. The wolf was very reliable, and always held the basket while the other animals ate. The farmer and wolf were the best of friends, and they were very happy together. +Billy was a three-year-old with a special surprise. He had an amazing porch, but it was not painted. So, his family decided to paint it. + +Billy wanted to help. He ran to get his water colors and said, “I can paint too!†Everyone laughed and said, “Yes, you can!†+ +They all started to paint the porch. Billy chose bright blues and yellows for his part and everyone worked together. Soon the porch was painted. They stepped back and looked at their work and it looked amazing! + +Everyone smiled at the wonderful job they did. Then, Billy said, “Let’s do this again!†Everyone laughed and agreed. They had a lot of fun together, painting their porch. +Molly was walking in the forest. She saw a face in a tree. It had big eyes and a flexible mouth. "I want to go and see it!" she said. + +Molly ran to the tree and put her hand on its trunk. She was so excited that she was going to see something new! She looked up to see the face and waved her hand. + +The face smiled and said, "Hi Molly! I want to play with you!" + +Molly was so surprised. She looked around and saw some flexible branches. She grabbed one and said, "Let's go swinging!" + +The face smiled again and they both went swinging together with the flexible branch. They had so much fun and laughed and smiled the whole time. + +When it was time to go, Molly waved goodbye. "Bye face," she said, "I'll be back soon!" And with that, Molly ran back home. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man. He had a big house and lots of nice things. One day he was feeling thirsty, so he went to the kitchen to make himself a cup of tea. + +He heated the water in a pot and dropped in a tea bag. Then he paused and looked out of the window. Far away he saw a little girl, who did not have so many nice things like he did. + +The man was very sad. He wanted to help her. He paused and thought of something he could do. Then he smiled. He took his cup of tea and went outside. He gave the cup of tea to the girl. + +The girl was so happy. She thanked the man for his kindness and drank the tea. + +The man was happy that he could help her. He smiled at the girl and waved goodbye as he walked back to his house. He was thankful that he was so wealthy and could help someone else. +Once upon a time there was a nice little boy named Tommy. Tommy was three years old and he loved to play in the park. + +One day, Tommy went to the park with his mum. While running around the park, Tommy saw a soft white bunny. The bunny was very friendly and came over to say hello. + +Tommy's mum said “Hey Tommy, why don't you give the bunny a pet?†+ +Tommy started to pet the bunny very gently. The bunny enjoyed feeling Tommy's soft hands. + +The bunny looked into Tommy’s face and said “Nice to meet you! I'm Fluffy!†+ +Tommy and Fluffy became very good friends, and they would often run around and play together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a rich soldier. He had lots of money and everything he needed. But one day, he realized that he needed more. So, he put on his soldier uniform and he marched off to find something he needed. + +He marched and marched until he came across a lake. On the other side of the lake was a big castle full of treasure. The soldier felt he need the treasure. So, he took a deep breath and then he jumped into the lake. + +The soldier swam and swam and swam until he reached the other side. He opened the door of the castle and he found all kinds of treasure. Coins and gems and all sorts of things. He took all he needed and filled his pockets with the rich treasures. + +The soldier happily marched away. He had all he needed and a lot of extra treasure as well. He thanked the lake for helping him find what he needed and he marched off to enjoy his new riches. +Once there was a girl called Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore new places. One day, Lily decided she wanted to find a special, unique place. She would go on an adventure to find it! + +Lily began walking and soon found a cool, wooden bridge. She started to cross it and she forgot about her adventure. She started to explore the bridge and play underneath it. She laughed and sang songs as she explored her new place. + +Soon it was getting dark and Lily remembered she was supposed to go on an adventure. She looked around and remembered how unique the place was. She found some rocks near the bridge and took one home as a reminder. + +Lily never forgot that unique place and often went back to explore it. She even showed her friends, and they were fascinated by it. Lily was proud of her adventure and kept the rock next to her bed as a reminder. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Lola. One day, Lola wanted to go on a long adventure. She went to the store to get a special sack. It was a long, brown sack. + +When she came back home, she was very excited. She put the sack over her face and said, "Let the adventure begin!" Suddenly there was a loud rumbling sound and Lola felt like she was flying. + +When she opened her eyes, she found herself in a magical forest. There were beautiful trees, flowers, and animals everywhere. She had never seen anything like it before. + +Lola ran around the forest, playing and laughing. She was careful not to get lost. After hours of play, Lola got very tired. She found the perfect spot to take a nap. She snuggled in the tall grass and closed the sack over her face. + +When Lola finally woke up, she knew it was time to go home. She took off the sack and saw the sun beginning to set. With a smile on her face, Lola headed home. She had just had the most amazing adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She wanted to help her mother, so she tried very hard. She looked for pink things because her mother liked pink. She found a beautiful pink flower and thought it would make her mother happy. + +The little girl was so excited to give her mother the pink flower, but when she gave it to her mother, her mother was not happy. Her mother said it was not the right kind of help. The girl was sad and a little bit scared. + +The little girl tried to think of more ways to help her mother. She looked around, but couldn't find anything else that was pink. She was getting more scared and didn't want to be in trouble. + +Suddenly, she heard her mother call. Her mother said it was time for dinner. The little girl was relieved, but also a little bit sad. She had really wanted to help her mother, even if she couldn't find anything pink. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Max and he was three. +Max liked to play outside in the rain. He always wore his yellow raincoat and boots to keep himself dry. + +On this particular day, Max decided to jump in some puddles. He thought it would be fun! So he hopped and splashed around, getting himself wet. + +But soon Max forgot about having fun and realized he was cold and wet. He started to cry. + +Suddenly, Max spotted an armchair on the porch near him. It looked soft and warm. He hopped up and snuggled into it. Max felt warmer right away. + +Max started to hope that he could stay in the armchair. But when his mom spotted him, she took him inside right away. She dried him off and put his PJs on. Max still hoped that he could stay in the armchair, but it wasn't meant to be on this day. +The sun was shining on the small fishing village when Little Matty saw the distant whale in the sea. Matty's eyes sparkled as the whale was so big and beautiful. Matty decided to go and follow the whale. + +Matty's dad called out, "Be careful Matty, the whale looks very dangerous!" Matty smiled andwaned to Dad, "No worries!" + +Matty followed the whale closer and closer as the whale seemed to get bigger and bigger. Matty was so excited and wanted to get close to the whale to clean it. + +Suddenly, the water started to swell around Matty. The whale had moved and it was now directly in front of him. Matty had no time to get away and the whale splashed him with its tail. + +Matty was thrown in the water and he couldn't breathe. In a few moments, his dad came running and dragged him back to the boat. Matty's dad hugged him and held him tight. + +Little Matty had learned his lesson and now knew to never ever try to clean a distant whale. +Once there was a dependable little girl named Sarah. Every day when the sun said goodbye to the world and the sky turned to shades of pink, purple and orange, Sarah's mommy and daddy said it was time for "sunset". + +One evening, Sarah was so excited to visit her grandpa's farm. She was dressed in her best dress, but before she could leave, she had one more thing to do. + +"Mommy," she said, "can you help me pinch my bows to my dress?" + +"Of course, sweetheart!" Mommy said, pinching each bow carefully with her fingers. + +Sarah was very excited, and when sunset came she waved goodbye as she ran off to Grandpa's farm. + +Grandpa had a big surprise for her, and before long Sarah was riding in a big, bright red tractor. She told her mommy and daddy later, "Grandpa's so dependable!" + +The End! +Once upon a time, there was a doll who lived in a big house. She was all alone until one day, she heard a noise coming from outside. She paused for a few moments and then decided to go and see what it was. + +Outside, she saw a little girl in her garden, playing with some toys. The doll was very happy to have some company but then the girl paused and looked very guilty. + +She had done something bad. She had taken the doll without asking permission. The doll felt a bit sad but then the girl gave her a big hug and brought her inside the house. + +From that day on, the girl and the doll were the best of friends. They did lots of fun things together and were always happy to be in each other's company. + +It was the happiest time either of them had ever had! +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse. He was very hungry and he wanted to get something to eat. Finally, he came across a big meal. He ran over to eat it, but just as he did, a big cat came and scared him. The mouse was so scared that he ran away and scattered the meal. + +He was very sad. He had been so close to getting a tasty meal, but now it was gone. But then he noticed something else. He saw a piece of cheese lying in the grass. He quickly ran up to it and tried to eat it. But then he heard a meow. The cat was back and it scared the mouse again. He ran away and scattered the cheese, too. + +The mouse was sad and scared. He had no meal and he was hungry. He had to keep running and looking for something to eat. + +The End. +John looked up at the night sky. He wondered what was out there. He had heard stories about the universe. It sounded so big and mysterious. He wanted to explore it and see everything. + +He walked across the grass, looking up at the stars. He knew his parents were inside, but he wanted to be alone. He wanted to explore everything on his own. + +John thought about the universe. He wondered what it was like. He wanted to find out more, but he was scared. He was afraid it would hurt him. He didn't want to get hurt. + +John looked up again. He felt small in the big universe. He thought about how he was part of it. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes and wished he could explore the universe. He was ready, but he still felt scared. +Frankie was very hungry. He looked in the kitchen for something to eat, but the fridge was empty. He was feeling very sad when suddenly he saw a sack on the floor. He opened it up and inside he saw a knife. He was scared of the knife so he looked around to see if anyone was watching him. When he was sure no one was there he closed the sack and ran outside. + +He kept running until he noticed he was in a park. He stopped and looked around, and saw that there was a big tree in the middle. He ran up to the tree and put the sack carefully on the grass. He looked inside again and saw that the knife was still there. + +He lifted the knife carefully and touched the sharp point. Then, he used the knife to cut open the sack. He watched as small white pieces of food spilled out - it was popcorn! + +Frankie exclaimed with joy and quickly started to eat the popcorn that had been hidden in the sack. He laughed and smiled as he munched away - he was so happy that the sack wasn't empty after all. +Once upon a time, there was a lion called Bobby. Bobby was a deaf lion and his body was very big. He had never roared before. + +One day, Bobby decided he wanted to try roaring. He took a deep breath, bared his teeth and let out the loudest roar he could possibly make. + +The other animals near Bobby were scared by his roaring. They ran away as fast as they could. + +Bobby felt so proud of himself. He asked a nearby chicken why they were so scared. + +The chicken replied, "Your roar is so loud, it's frightening!" + +Bobby was so pleased with himself that he decided to roar every day from then on. He enjoyed roaring so much that he didn't realise he was scaring all of the other animals in the jungle. + +Bobby's deaf body eventually meant that his roars were getting quieter and quieter each day. In fact, eventually his roars were so quiet that the other animals couldn't hear him at all. + +But Bobby didn't care. He still roared every day, having so much fun that he forgot all about his other animal friends. +Once upon a time, there was a dinosaur that roamed the Earth. He was very calm and curious. He liked to explore and look around for things he'd never seen before. + +One day while out exploring, the dinosaur noticed something strange. There was a group of people standing around a strange machine that was making noises. The dinosaur felt curious, so he crept closer to them. + +One of the people noticed the dinosaur and smiled. He explained that the strange machine was a recorder, which was recording the sounds the people were making. The dinosaur thought this was amazing and watched as the people made happy noises and recorded them. + +The dinosaur was so pleased with what he had seen that he decided to share the same idea with his friends. He took them back to the recorder and showed them how it worked. They all had lots of fun and recorded their own happy sounds. + +The moral of this story is that kindness is contagious. Even the smallest act of kindness can have a big impact on those around us. So, always take time to record happy sounds for someone in your life! +Once upon a time, there was an egg. He was very troubled and didn't know what to do. So he closed his eyes and imagined what it would be like to fly. Suddenly he felt very light, and when he opened his eyes, he was up in the sky! He twirled and soared through the air, feeling so happy and free. He even passed some clouds and saw some birds. + +The egg was flying for a very long time, but eventually he had to come back down. He saw a tall tree near the ground, so he decided to land on one of the branches. He was so relieved when he did and felt safe. Plus, the view from the tree was very nice. + +The egg will never forget his flying experience, and he's happy that troubled feeling is gone now. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. She had a best friend, named Peanut. + +Sally and Peanut loved playing together. One day, Sally suggested that they play dress-up. + +Peanut thought it sounded like fun. He had never dressed-up before! So, he asked Sally, "What will I look like?" + +Sally smiled thinking of all the possibilities. She said, "You could look very normal in a hat and a cape. Or you could be a brave knight with armor and a sword." + +Peanut thought it sounded even more fun. He quickly decided to try the knight's costume. Peanut said goodbye to Sally and ran off to find his costume. + +Sally was happy to see that Peanut was so excited, and she knew that the two of them would have a great time together. +Once upon a time there was a little wise guy called Peter. He wanted to find the best blueberries in the world. + +So Peter went on an adventure to the forest. He saw lots of wild animals and they all said hi to him. But then he came across a big grizzly bear. The bear was very scary! + +Peter was scared but he stayed brave. He looked at the bear and said, “I'm looking for the best blueberries. Can you help me?†+ +The bear was surprised. He said, “I know where the best blueberries are. But I must protect them. Can you help me do that?†+ +Peter agreed and soon they were off. After searching for hours, they finally found the perfect blueberries. Peter was so happy! + +The bear said, “Thank you for helping me protect the blueberries. Now everyone can enjoy their sweet taste.†+ +Peter smiled and said, “That was a wise decision.†+Once upon a time, there lived a delicate little girl and her name was Susy. Susy lived with her mom, who she loved and adored. Every Wednesday, Susy anxiously waited for something special to happen. She knew it was coming but she just could not figure out what it was. + +One Wednesday, as Susy was playing, she heard a loud ring in her house. She took off running to find the source of the ringing. Her mom had a big smile on her face as Susy arrived. + +"Mommy, what’s making the ringing sound?" Susy asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Come and see, Susy!" + +Susy followed her mom to the living room and there it was—a delicate and beautiful bell on the table. + +"This is yours, my love! You can make the bell ring whenever you please," her mom said. + +Susy was ecstatic. She made the bell ring again and again. And from that day on, every Wednesday, Susy and her mom would ring the bell together in celebration. +One day, Amanda and Max went to a factory. It was a big, loud, place with lots of machines whirring. Amanda and Max saw lots of people working there. + +Amanda and Max went to a desk with a friendly lady sitting behind it. The lady asked them what they wanted and they responded that they had come to receive something. The lady smiled and said “Ah, here to receive your healthy treats then?†+ +Max looked excited, but Amanda had a worried look. She asked the lady “Is it safe?†The lady explained that the factory was a safe place and the treats were healthy. + +Amanda felt a bit better and she and Max received their treats. Max thanked the lady for the treats, and they headed out of the factory, happy and safe. +Once upon a time there was a little pig named Pete. He had very short legs, so he could not run very fast. One day Pete decided to go for a walk. As he was walking, he saw a big wall with many windows. He was curious and wanted to see what was behind the wall. + +So Pete carefully climbed up the wall and peeked through the window. Inside he saw a beautiful garden filled with flowers and trees. He wanted to go inside and explore, but he was a little bit scared. + +So Pete knocked on the door and asked, "Can I come in?" + +The owner of the garden answered him and said, "No. You must not come in! It's very dangerous." + +Pete was disappointed, but he was careful and climbed back down the wall. As he climbed down, he slipped and fell. He fell so hard that he broke his arm. + +Pete was sad and scared. He hurried home, and his family included a trip to the hospital to make sure Pete was okay. Unfortunately, Pete's arm did not heal properly, and he was stuck with a broken arm forever. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely girl named Maggie. She was always wearing a red dress and her mood was always happy. + +One day, Maggie went to visit her best friend, Sally. Sally gave Maggie a big red tea pot. Maggie was so excited and gave Sally a big kiss to say thank you. + +Maggie brought the tea pot home and set it on the kitchen table. Every day she would give it a kiss before she went to bed. + +One day, Maggie went to kiss the tea pot goodnight, but something strange had happened. The tea pot was very hot, but Maggie didn't realise. She kissed the tea pot and hurt her lips. Maggie cried in pain. + +Moral of the story: Be careful with hot things! +Jake was a happy 3 year old boy. He loved to spend time outside. He enjoyed going to the park to play, and he often helped his parents in the garden. Today, Jake's dad needed help so he asked if Jake wanted to lend a hand. Jake said yes and followed his dad outside. + +After helping pick up some leaves, Jake's dad said he could use Jake's help using the rake. Jake loved raking! He had done it many times, so he knew just what to do. He grabbed the rake and raked the leaves in a big pile. + +After finishing, Jake and his dad took a break and sat on the porch. They both looked around and noticed how peaceful and quiet the neighborhood was. It was a perfect day to do some gardening. Jake was very proud of his efforts and smiled at his dad. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Jane and Alex. They liked to play together every day. One morning, Alex woke up early and went outside. He saw how the sun was coming up and it was so beautiful. He couldn't help but smile. Jane saw Alex and decided to join him outside. She could smell something yucky and asked him what the smelly thing was. Alex told her it was a skunk! They both laughed and decided to go and play hide and seek in the woods instead. They had a lot of fun discovering new things. When the sun went down they both looked up at the sky and saw the sunset. It was so pretty they both wished it could stay like that forever. But they knew the sunrise was coming and that meant it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man who lived in an old cottage. Every day, he would take an apple from his garden to the nearby park and pass it over to someone who needed it. + +One day he decides to take a walk in the park, and as he does, he notices a young girl playing on the swings, alone. He increased his pace, and when he got close, he smiled at her and offered her the apple. She eagerly accepted it with a big smile. With a wink, the man said, “I will pass you something better one day.†+ +The girl looked at the man curiously but thanked him nonetheless. She went back to playing on the swings. + +The elderly man kept the same routine of walking to the park every day and passing something good to somebody. The young girl started waiting for him at the park, expecting him to pass her something better like he had promised. + +As time went by, the man had more and more things to pass on to the girl. He would pass her books, snacks, toys, and even sweet stories about his life. The little girl loved receiving these things from the elderly man and listened to his stories with rapt attention. + +Eventually, the elderly man grew too old to make his trips to the park. On his last day, he passed something special to the girl - a small box containing a special gift. + +The girl opened the box +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tim and Ted. They were always competing to see who could have the best swings and do the most amazing flips on the playground. + +One day, Tim said to Ted, “Let’s race to see who can hold the longest handstand!†+ +So they both stood on their hands and held their poses. Tim's legs wobbled and he fell over. But Ted held on and stayed upright. + +After a few minutes, Ted was the winner of the handstand race. He was so proud of his achievement and wanted to show everyone. So he put on a special show on the stage. + +Everybody clapped and cheered as Ted performed all his tricks and showed off his handstand. At the end of the show, Ted knew in his heart that he had done something important. + +Tim was happy for his friend's success and realized that even though it was important to compete, it was even more important to be a good friend and be happy for other people's accomplishments. + +The two friends hugged each other and agreed to never forget this important lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl in a big house. One day she wanted to go upstairs, so she grabbed the banister and pulled herself up the stairs. As she was pulling, she heard a voice say, "What are you doing?" + +To her surprise, she saw a little mouse peeking out from a gap in the banister. She smiled and said, "I'm climbing the stairs. Would you like to come too?" + +The mouse replied, "Yes, I would love to join you!" + +So they both grabbed the banister and started to pull themselves up the stairs. When they reached the top, they were both out of breath and had smiles on their faces. + +The little girl said, "That was fun! Let's do it again!" + +The mouse nodded and they both grabbed the banister and started to pull themselves up the stairs once more. And they continued to do this all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a generous man. He had some oats to share. Every day he gave oats to the people who passed by. + +One day, he accidentally forgot to give the oats. He felt so sad for forgetting. He decided he would do something special the next day. + +The next day, he filled a big basket with oats. He gave the oats to everyone who passed by. Everyone was so happy, they thanked him very much. + +The generous man smiled. He was glad he had been so generous with the oats. Everyone was so happy. +The little girl looked at her new bow. It was green and sparkly and so pretty! She had never seen something so beautiful before. She wanted to store it somewhere safe, so she put it in her drawer. She wanted to make sure nobody else saw it and played with it. + +The next day when she looked in her drawer, the bow was still there. She was so happy and excited! She decided to go out and show her mom and dad. They smiled when they saw it and said it was beautiful. + +From that day on, the little girl kept her new bow safe in her drawer. She would take it out every morning and put it on the kitchen table. She loved seeing the sparkles in the bow and how it made the room seem brighter. + +The little girl was so proud of her new bow and was glad that she had stored it in a safe place. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little bunny named Sammy. One spring evening, Sammy was out for a walk in the woods. Suddenly, a fierce wolf appeared, scaring Sammy. He wanted to run away, but he tried to stay brave and faced the wolf. + +“What are you doing here?†asked the wolf. + +Sammy was very scared, but he stayed brave and replied, “I’m just out for a walk. Please don’t eat me!†+ +The wolf replied, “I will not eat you. I’m amazed that you showed courage instead of running away. You have taught me a valuable lesson and I will remember it the next time I am scared.†Then, the wolf disappeared into the woods. + +Sammy then realized that it’s always better to face your fears and show courage than to run away from them. Being brave and having courage can help us overcome all our fears. This was a lesson Sammy learnt this spring evening and he hopes you will learn it too. +Once there was a girl named Sue. She was three years old, and she liked to explore the world around her. + +One day, while she was playing in the garden, Sue saw a tiny beetle. She asked it a question, "What are you doing?" + +The beetle answered, "I'm looking for food!" + +Sue thought this was an interesting answer, so she asked it another question. "Does it feel nice when you look with your tiny eyes?" + +"Yes," the beetle answered. + +Sue then asked the beetle if he was ever bored. + +The beetle thought for a moment, then said, "Sometimes I'm bored because it's too quiet around here. But most of the time, I'm happily looking for food". + +Sue smiled and thanked the beetle for answering her questions. Then she went off to explore the rest of the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim and a girl named Kate. They were best friends and loved going on adventures together. + +One morning, Tim and Kate decided to go on an adventure. Tim had a bright idea. + +"Let's go make a kayak!" he excitedly said to Kate. + +Kate thought it was a great idea. "That sounds easy and fun!" she replied. + +So the two went to the beach and got to work. They gathered up wood and pieces of cloth. They put them all together and made a beautiful kayak. + +It took some time but once it was finished, the kayak was ready to go. Tim and Kate climbed in and started paddling. With each stroke, they moved further away from the shore. + +Soon, they were having so much fun that they didn't even realize they had gone far away. + +The kayak made it easy for the two friends to explore the ocean and the adventure was a success! +Molly was a little girl who loved to explore. She was always looking for new things to do and new places to go. One day, she decided to go to the park. When she got there she noticed a bald man. The man smiled and waved at Molly who waved back. He then said, "Come over here. I want to show you something." + +Molly was curious and walked over to the man. He showed her a pond that was very wide. Molly said, "Wow, it's so wide!" The man smiled and said, "Yes, it is. You can come back and explore here any time. Just bring your friends and family." + +Molly was happy. She said goodbye to the bald man and went to explore the pond. She found lots of interesting things and had a lot of fun. Molly was glad that she had decided to come and explore the park. +Once upon a time, there lived an old, wise Witch. Her name was Nan. Everyday, she worked hard in her magical garden, watering the plants and making them delicious. + +One day, Nan noticed that there was not enough oxygen in the garden. She was very mad, but also curious. She wanted to find out who did this so she asked her magical plants. + +The plants spoke back. They told Nan that it was one of the naughty Fairies. She had taken away the oxygen, leaving the plants to suffer. + +So, Nan decided it was time to punish the Fairy. She waved her wand, and the Fairy soon felt Nan's wrath. She soon understood that she must never steal oxygen again. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a sleepy bear. He was looking for treasure. He wobbled from side to side, wearing his special hat. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. He jumped up and said, “Who’s there?†+ +In the bush nearby there was a voice. + +“It’s only me,†it said. + +The bear peered into the bush and saw a small rabbit. “What are you looking for?†asked the bear. + +The rabbit said, “A treasure. I heard there was a secret treasure in this forest. I’m looking for it.†+ +The bear thought for a moment and then said, “Let’s dress up. Together, I know we can find the treasure.†+ +So the bear and the rabbit dressed up in colorful clothes, and they ran off to find the treasure. + +After a while they found it! It was a big pile of shiny coins! They were so excited. The sleepy bear and the rabbit had discovered the secret treasure! +Once there was a curious little girl named Anna. She loved to explore the world around her. One day, Anna heard a loud noise coming from her garden. She ran to see what it was and was amazed to see a giant monster! The monster had come to destroy her garden. + +Anna did not know what to do. What could she do to stop it? Then, an idea came to her. She started to dance around the garden, twirling and spinning, faster and faster. + +The monster was mesmerised by Anna's dancing and forgot why he was there. Anna bravely kept dancing and the monster eventually left. + +Anna's friends were very impressed by her bravery. Anna felt very proud and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little fairy named Finn. He was always very happy and loved making others happy. One day, Finn was flying around looking for someone who needed his help. + +Suddenly, it started to rain and Finn got very wet. As he shivered and tried to hide from the rain, he heard a voice calling for help. It was a little girl. Finn quickly flew over and saw the little girl crying. She was very sad and scared. + +"What's wrong?" Finn asked. + +"I'm lost!" She said. + +Finn knew he could help the girl so he said, "Let me take you to my home, I will make you warm and comfy". The little girl nodded and smiled. + +Finn brought the little girl to his castle in the sky and comforted her. He showed her around and made the little girl feel safe and warm. She was so happy to be with Finn and thanked him for his kindness. + +Finn was so glad that he could make the little girl feel better and realized that a kind heart can make a big difference. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Charlie. He was always very alert and noticed when something was wrong. One day as he was walking around his neighborhood, he saw a lonely old lady. He wanted to help her, so he asked her why she looked so sad. + +The old lady told Charlie that she had no one to hug her. Charlie thought this was very sad and he wanted to make her feel better. So he ran to the bakery and bought her a pastry. + +When the old lady saw this she smiled and hugged Charlie. Then she said “Thank you for making me feel so nice. When you help others, it helps you too!†+ +The old lady’s words made Charlie feel so happy and he hugged her back. From then on, Charlie was always looking for ways to help others and make them feel better. His kindheartedness made the world a better place. + +The moral of the story is that when you help other people, it brings you a lot of joy. Charlie taught us that it's important to always be alert and be there for people in need. +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was named Dave and the other was named Bob. + +Dave was walking through the forest one day when he heard something unusual. It sounded like music! Dave looked around for the source of the music, but couldn't find it. + +He kept walking a bit further and suddenly he saw a big surprise: a big tree was dropping music from its branches! It was very weird, but enjoyable. + +Dave and Bob both enjoyed the unusual music until it started to get dark. Then they had to go home. + +They remembered the strange tree and told the story to their families. They all agreed that it was the most unusual music they had ever heard! +Once there was a chubby little girl called Lucy. One day, while playing in her room, Lucy got very hungry. She asked her mum, "What can I eat now? + +Mum laughed and said, "Why don't you have some yogurt?" She threw the yogurt to Lucy. + +Lucy was so excited. She caught the yogurt and opened it straight away. As soon as she saw the white, creamy yogurt, she started to eat it. + +It was delicious! Lucy finished up the yogurt very quickly, and wanted some more. + +She asked her mum, "Can I have another yogurt, please?" + +Mum smiled and replied, "Yes, of course!" She threw the yogurt over to Lucy. + +Lucy was happy and enjoyed eating the yogurt. She was so full and chubby by the end of the day! +Once upon a time there was a gifted girl. She was always having a fun time and loved playing games with her friends. + +One day, she found a card on the ground. It said the most special thing on it - "Be Kind". The little girl smiled and kept it close to her heart. + +She started whispering the words to her friends and soon the whole group was talking about how special it was to be kind. + +Every day, the girl would whisper the words from the card to her friends and family. She spread kindness everywhere she went. Everyone was so happy to see her and be friends with her. + +The girl was truly gifted with kindness and it made her extra special. She will always remember to be kind, because of the card that she found that day. +Once upon a time a little boy named Bobby and his dog Sam lived in a quiet village. One day Bobby and Sam decided to explore the countryside. So, they began to climb. Up and up they went over the hills and through the woods, the sun shined brightly. + +Bobby became impatient as the climb got harder and he started to grow tired. He shouted in frustration, "I can't do this, I'm too tired". Sam barked and said, "When you want something really badly, you mustn't give up, even if it's hard". + +Bobby thought about what Sam said and he kept climbing until they made it to the top of the hill. He felt very proud of himself and smiled. Bobby knew that anything was possible if you never give up. When they got back to the village, Bobby and Sam were so happy they hugged each other tightly. + +The moral of the story is to remember that it is easier to do something when you don't give up. If you try your hardest, it is amazing what you can do. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and very mischievous. One day, Sarah's mom told her it was time to clean up her room. She didn't want to, but she knew she had to. + +When Sarah went upstairs to her room, she couldn't find her favorite toy! Sarah got mad and decided to throw her whole room in a fit of rage. She threw her pillow, her dolls, and even her refrigerator! + +Sarah's mom heard the noise and came upstairs. When she saw what Sarah had done, she was embarrassed. She said, "Sarah, why did you throw the refrigerator? You need to be more careful with your things!" + +Sarah looked at her mom and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I just got mad and wanted to throw something." + +Sarah's mom smiled and hugged her. "It's okay, Sarah. Let's try to clean up this mess together." +One day, Mama and her three little kids were walking near the school. Mama said, "Look at all those children. They must really like to learn. They look very busy." +The three year old girl asked, "Mama, what are they doing?" + +Mama said, "They are learning how to number. They are trying to teach each other about the numbers 1-10. It's very normal to learn how to number in school." + +The three year old girl loved numbers too. She smiled and said, "Mama, can you teach me how to number too?" + +Mama smiled back. She said, "Of course. Whenever you want to learn something, just ask and I will try to teach you." + +Mama and her daughter then sat down on a bench and went over the numbers 1-10. The little girl was so proud when she could remember all of them. + +Moral: Learning is a normal and great thing to do. Whenever you have a question or curiosity, it's good to ask so you can find out the answer. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mandy. She was only three years old and she loved to play. + +One day, Mandy was playing in her bedroom when her mom called her. She was impatient to answer the phone because she wanted to show mommy the thing she was playing with. + +"Mandy," her mom said, "I need you to come quickly. We have to go to the store!" + +Mandy was excited! She ran quickly and got into the car with mom. But when they drove to the store, there was a loud noise that scared Mandy. She hugged her mom and started to cry. + +"Don't be scared," her mom said. "It's just a big truck passing us. It won't hurt us." + +Mandy was relieved and dried her tears. She was happy to go to the store again. +Once there was a beautiful little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play. One day, Lily's mommy told her to go to the doctor for an x-ray. + +Lily wasn't sure why, but she did as she was told. She went to the doctor and got her x-ray. Everything looked good but the doctor told her not to forget her x-ray. + +But forgetful old Lily didn't remember the x-ray. She ran home, happy as could be. + +The next day, Lily woke up feeling so sick. She didn't know why, but her mommy knew. She told Lily that it was because she had forgotten her x-ray and the doctor hadn't seen her sickness. + +Lily was so very sad, she wished she could have just remembered the x-ray. But it was too late now. + +This was a sad ending to a beautiful day. Poor Lily would never forget this lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy angel who liked to snap. She snapped her fingers and snapped her wings. One day, the angel snapped her wings too hard and flew away. + +She flew and flew until she saw a big bright star. She wondered how she could touch it, so she snapped her wings to make it move. The star moved closer and closer until it was right in front of her. + +The star shined so brightly that the nosy angel had to close her eyes. When she opened them back up, the star turned into a friendly monkey! The monkey said, "Hi, angel! Let's snap together and find something fun to do!" + +So the nosy angel and the friendly monkey snapped their fingers and snapped their wings. They flew away and had lots of fun in the sky. They snapped around the trees, snapped over the mountains and snapped around the clouds. + +When it was time for the nosy angel to go home, the friendly monkey gave her a sweet hug and said, "Come and visit me anytime!" The nosy angel smiled and snapped her wings one more time to go home. +Once there was a little girl called Anna. She always loved to use chalk to draw and write on her driveway. One day when she was playing with her chalk she noticed a great big black dog coming towards her. Anna was scared, but she was also brave. The dog growled and barked and Anna backed away, but it kept coming closer. She tried to run away, but the dog grabbed her chalk before she could. + +Anna started to cry, but the dog wouldn't listen. Then the dog ran off with the chalk. Anna went to look for it, but it was gone. She was so sad that she had lost her great chalk, but she couldn't find it. + +Anna never saw the chalk again. She was very upset and never played with chalk again. +One day, Daddy was very happy. He wanted to borrow something from his biggest friend. So, he asked her if he could borrow her special toy. The toy was pink and looked like a puppy. Daddy's friend said yes, so he took the toy home. + +When he got home, Daddy showed the toy to his little girl. She was so happy to have it. She hugged it and said what a nice puppy it was. But then Daddy told her the puppy was fake. The little girl didn't understand. She looked at Daddy, confused. + +Daddy explained that the toy was special because it was made from plastic. "It isn't real," he said. The little girl laughed and said that it was very nice even though it was fake. Daddy smiled and gave the toy back to his friend. + +The little girl was sad to see it go. But Daddy told her she could borrow it the next time she goes to visit. The little girl was so happy and hugged Daddy tight. She loved when Daddy borrowed things for her. +It was a sunny day, and Tommy and his family were outside playing. Tommy noticed something in the sky. +"Look, look, Mommy!" Tommy shouted. "It's raining!" +His mom smiled. "Yes, it is," she said. +They all ran into the house and Tommy grabbed a big, round mirror. He put it on the floor and watched as the rain outside made tiny dots on the shiny, smooth surface. He laughed and giggled and it made his mom and dad smile. +"Look at all the silly rain! It makes it so fun to watch!" Tommy called out. +Suddenly, the rain stopped and Tommy carefully put the mirror back where it belonged. But Tommy knew the rain would be back soon. He wasn't sure when it would be back, but whenever it did, he knew the silly rain would make it just as fun to watch! +Eliza was playing on the playground when she saw a big motor with lights. She was curious and wanted to get closer. + +"What is that?" she asked her mom. + +"That is a powerful motor," her mom replied. + +Eliza was excited and started running towards it. Suddenly, she heard her mom calling her: "Eliza! Remember to be careful!" + +Eliza nodded and kept running. She couldn't believe how powerful the motor was. She was fascinated by all the lights and sounds. She ran around it several times, touching it with her little hands and laughing out loud. + +Eliza's mom smiled and reminded her: "Eliza, don't forget to stay away from the motor. It is very powerful, and you don't want to get hurt". + +Eliza listened to her mom and stepped away from the motor. She spent the rest of the day exploring other parts of the playground until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a cool rug in a bedroom. A little boy was playing on the rug and having so much fun. Suddenly, he started to scream. His big sister came running into the room and tried to ask what was wrong. But he just kept screaming and pointing at the rug. She slowly pulled the rug away and gasped in fear. There was a big spider crawling underneath! + +The little boy was so scared that he started screaming even louder. His big sister tried to calm him down, but it was too late. The spider had heard the commotion and started running towards them. The big sister grabbed her brother and used the rug to swat the spider away. But the spider was too fast and it bit the little boy. + +The little boy's screams turned into cries of pain. Even though the big sister rushed him to the hospital, he was too weak to fight off the spider's poison. His cries eventually stopped and he passed away. The cool rug lay forgotten on the floor. + +Moral of the story: Always be aware of your surroundings! +Mama had a plan. She told her daughter to prepare. She found a long pin to help with the plan. The daughter was so excited! +Mama used the pin to draw a big circle on the floor. The little girl was so happy that she wanted to join the plan. +She grabbed lots of pillows and blankets and placed them inside the circle. It looked like a special fort. +Mama and her daughter worked together to prepare the special fort for the night. The daughter was so excited! She couldn't wait to sleep in her long fort. +When it was ready, both children climbed in and snuggled up together. It was a very fun night. They shared stories and laughed until it was time to go to bed. +The daughter was so happy that Mama had planned that special night with her. She had so much fun preparing the fort together. It was a long and magical night that she wouldn't forget. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was a very curious girl and liked to explore. She found a lovely veil in a dark and strange corner in her house. She thought the veil was pretty and decided to fold it up and keep it with her everyday. + +One day, when she was playing with the veil, a huge fly flew near her. The fly had something disgusting on it that got all over the veil. The little girl was so scared and upset! She tried to brush it off but it seemed impossible. + +The little girl was so mad that she threw the veil away and ran away. She ended up feeling very sad and regretting what she did. + +The moral of the story is that you should handle things carefully, because you never know how something can turn out. Taking care of things is very important, because once something is ruined, it can never be the same again. +It was a warm, sunny day and Timmy was feeling sleepy. He lay down on the grass and let out a big, slow yawn. He felt sleepy but he also felt something else, something even better. He could smell something cooking - it smelled like onions! + +Timmy jumped up and ran towards his house. He opened the door and saw his mom in the kitchen. She was making something delicious and it smelled just like those onions! She saw him and smiled, and said it was almost ready. + +Timmy waited patiently while she finished cooking. He watched as she stirred and mixed and tasted, so curious to see what it was. Finally, she was ready. She served it to Timmy on a plate, and it was warm and tasty! He ate it all up, slow and steady. + +Finally, Timmy was full. He thanked his mom for the delicious meal and after a long day he was ready for a nap. He gave a big, slow yawn and snuggled into bed. Soon, he was fast asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a small bug. It had lots of power but it was not very big. Every day it would crawl across the floor, looking for food. + +One day it found something special. It was a tiny door and the bug could crawl through it. On the other side there was a whole new world waiting for it. The bug was so excited, it wanted to explore. + +It started to crawl around, discovering all the things that this new place had to offer. Trees, rocks and more bugs like it. It was so exciting. + +Then the bug saw something very special. It was a shiny object and the bug felt very powerful. It had found a new treasure and it was so proud. It put the treasure in its pocket and went to show its friends. + +The bug had found incredible power and it was very small. It was so proud of what it had found and it was ready to show the world. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Sarah and Jack. They were playing in the park and having a lovely time. + +Suddenly, Sarah noticed a filthy purple blanket in the corner of the park. She was so excited and asked Jack to come have a look. + +“That looks so cool,†said Sarah. + +“It's too dirty,†said Jack. + +“I don't care, let's stay and see what we find,†pleaded Sarah. + +Jack reluctantly agreed to stay and they started exploring. And what the two best friends discovered that day made them the happiest kids ever! They found a beautiful purple dragon under the filthy blanket! It was so magical! + +Jack and Sarah played with the purple dragon all afternoon. They laughed, hugged it, flew it around the park and even tickled it until it roared with laughter. It was the best day ever for the two best friends. + +The sun was setting soon and Jack and Sarah knew it was time to go. But Jack had an idea. + +He said, “Let's stay here for a little longer and keep the purple dragon safe.†+ +Sarah smiled and agreed. They stayed in the park and kept their magical purple dragon safe under the filthy blanket. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He had no hair and was bald. The old man enjoyed looking after his garden and flower beds. He loved to take care of the soil. + +One day, he was approached by a young girl. The girl said to him, "Do you want to play in my garden, old man?". The old man smiled and said, "I'd love to". The girl grabbed his arm and led him to her backyard. + +As the old man and the girl were playing in the garden, the old man realised something. He felt like the garden belonged to him. He felt like he belonged in the garden. + +The girl's mother came out and saw the old man in her garden. She shouted, "What are you doing here! You don't belong here!". The old man said, "I thought I belonged here". The mother responded, "You don't belong here! Go away!" + +The old man sadly left the garden with a heavy heart. He knew he would never truly feel like he belonged anywhere else. +Once upon a time there were two best friends: Mandy and Bonnie. They were jolly and loved to play together. One day they wanted to go outside to explore. Sadly, Mandy was kept inside by her parents. She was so sad but decided to teach Bonnie a fun game. + +The game was called hide-and-seek. Bonnie ran off to hide and Mandy looked for her. Mandy searched all around, but Bonnie was nowhere to be seen. Suddenly, Mandy had an idea: Bonnie must have tried to escape! + +Mandy ran outside to search for Bonnie. She looked in the garden and under the trees, but Bonnie was still missing. Mandy refused to give up, so she kept searching and searching. Finally, she found Bonnie in the park! + +Bonnie was delighted to see her best friend again and was very happy. They finished the game with lots of laughter and fun. In the end, Mandy had taught Bonnie an exciting new game and they both had a jolly time. +Danny was a strong three-year-old. He wanted to help his mom and dad around the house. One day, Danny asked his dad if he could help move the desk. His dad said yes and so Danny grabbed two handles while his dad grabbed two. They removed the desk together, but it was too difficult for Danny to move by himself. + +Danny asked his dad, "How come I'm not strong enough to move the desk?" + +His dad replied, "It's okay, buddy. You are strong, but this desk is really heavy. It's too much for you to move on your own." + +Danny smiled, feeling proud of his strength. Even though he couldn't move the desk, he knew he was strong and that he tried his best. +One morning, a brown bird woke up early and wanted to explore. He saw a beautiful landscape outside his window and decided to go out and explore it. He spread his wings and flew over the landscape for a bit, looking for something special. The bird soon spotted a large patch of fresh green grass. He decided to gather it for a special surprise for later. + +A few days later, the bird invited some of his friends to come and join him in his surprise. When they arrived, he led them to the patch of green grass from earlier. His friends were surprised to see so many brown leaves scattered over the grass. They also noticed that there were small piles of brown rocks in the corners of the patch. The bird smiled and asked them to gather the brown leaves and rocks into a pile. + +When his friends had finished, the bird asked them to take a step back and to look at what they had created. The group of friends had created an amazing landscape of brown rocks and leaves with a beautiful patch of green grass in the middle. Everyone was so amazed and thanked the bird for this special surprise. +Little Tom was very excited. He was going to play a game where he could win money. He wanted to buy a new toy and this was his chance. + +Tom went to the store with his dad and picked out the game. He was very happy and excited. + +Tom went outside to practice the game. He practiced and practiced, bouncing the ball so it went right in the hoop. + +Finally, it was time for the game. Tom was a little nervous but he tried his best. He bounced the ball really hard, and watched as it landed in the hoop! He had won! + +Tom's dad was very proud of him and gave him a hug. Tom was so happy that he got enough money to buy his new toy! + +But then, he accidentally dropped the money and it fell in the mud. Tom felt very sorry. His dad gave him a big smile and said, "it's ok, you can practice and win more." + +Tom practiced and worked hard until he had enough money to buy his new toy. He was so happy he had won, and he learned that with a little exercise, he could win again! +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little girl who always wanted to know what everyone else was doing. So one day, she decided to go for a walk in the woods to spy on all the animals she could find. As she was exploring, a big fog came rolling in and she couldn't see a thing. + +But suddenly, she heard something whispering from up above. It said, "lift me and I'll make the fog go away". She looked up and saw a tiny little fairy floating in the air. + +The little girl was so excited to find a fairy! She asked the fairy what she had to do to make the fog go away. The fairy replied, "You must lift me up to the clouds above and then the fog will disappear". + +So the little girl reached up and carefully lifted the fairy high into the air. As soon as she did, the fog was gone! She looked around and saw all the animals she had been searching for. + +She thanked the little fairy, and the fairy waved goodbye and went dancing off into the sky. From then on the little girl always remembered to be nosy, just in case she ran into a fairy again someday. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog. His name was Max. Every day, Max would go to sleep in his bedroom. He slept in peace and was so very content. + +One day, Max's owner decided he wanted to give him a surprise. So he snuck into Max's bedroom while he was sleeping and gently pinched him. + +Max woke up and was excited. He didn't know who had given him this pinch or why, but he knew it was special. He jumped up and raced around the house, searching for the mysterious giver. + +The owner smiled when he saw Max's happy face, and they embraced in a hug. Max was so loyal and grateful for the pinch. From then on, he knew that he had a special friend who loved him and cared for him. +Mum was feeling terrible. She was sitting on her bed crying and wouldn't stop. Her little daughter, whose name was Annabelle, saw this. Annabelle climbed up to the wardrobe and opened the doors. She grabbed some of Mum's clothes and a blanket and ran to her Mum. Annabelle put all the clothes and the blanket around her Mum and said: "It's ok, Mum. I can comfort you". + +Mum smiled and put her arm around Annabelle. Annabelle snuggled close to her Mum and said: "It will be alright, Mum. Don't worry about the terrible things". Mum's tears started to dry and soon the whole bad feeling was gone. Annabelle felt happy that she could comfort her Mum and make her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to go to a special dance. She was very excited, so she ran to get ready. She put on her pretty dress and sparkly shoes. + +When she arrived at the dance, the girl was amazed. Everything was so clear and bright! She had never seen anything like it. + +As she looked around, she noticed many people were dancing. They moved in a fun way and laughed as they spun like fairies. She wanted to join in, so she took a few brave steps and started to dance with them. + +At first, she was a bit shaky, but soon she was twirling and laughing just like everyone else. She was having so much fun that she forgot to stop. + +When the music ended, the little girl took a deep breath and smiled. The dance was over, but she had lots of happy memories to take home with her. +Once there was a little lamb. He was made of soft wool and he lived a peaceful life. +Every day, he liked to play with the other animals in the pasture. He had a lot of fun with them! + +One day, the little lamb had a very exciting idea. He thought it would be nice to end the day with a picnic. He asked all of the animals to come and the idea was a great success! Everyone enjoyed the picnic. + +When the picnic came to an end, the little lamb was filled with joy. He was so happy to have shared a peaceful day in the pasture with his friends. + +He knew that he would never forget that special day. The day ended surrounded by a feeling of contentment and warmth. Just like warm, soft wool. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was 3 years old and she had a great friend named Daisy. Daisy and the girl loved to play in the garden. + +One day, Daisy asked the girl if she wanted to play in the rain. The girl said yes, so they put on their rain coats and went outside. + +They splashed in the puddles and laughed with delight. Suddenly, Daisy said that they should go back inside. The weather was important and Daisy didn't want the girl to get too cold. + +The girl minded Daisy, because Daisy was a good friend. The girl knew that it was important to listen to her friend. So the two friends quickly ran back into the house and shared hot chocolate and cookies. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. She was three years old. One day she was walking in the park when she saw a trail. It was a curious trail, with lots of bends and turns and winding around trees. Sally thought it looked fit for skipping. + +So she put on her skipping shoes and started to skip along the trail. She skipped past flowers, trees and birds, coming around every bend and turn, feeling very happy and excited. + +When she reached the end of the trail she saw an old man sitting on a bench. He smiled and said, "Hello Sally, it looks like you're having fun skipping. It's a perfect day for it!" + +Sally looked up at the old man and said, "Yes, the trail was fit for skipping. It was fun!" The old man smiled and said, "Why don't you come back and skip along the trail tomorrow too? It'll make you feel fit and happy." + +Sally smiled back at the old man and said, "I will! Then she skipped away, back down the trail, feeling fit and happy. +Once upon a time there was a band, who were known for their music all across the land. They would display their music for all the people to hear, but one day something changed and that is clear. + +The band were not careful and started to let their stage get very filthy. Everyone noticed how dirty it was and it was no longer a very pleasant sight to see. + +The band were very embarrassed as people started to lose interest and soon only a very small crowd would go to watch their show. + +Finally, the band realised that it was important to keep their stage clean. They worked hard and their efforts paid off; their stage was shining and the crowds came back to fill the stands. + +The band learned a valuable lesson that day, they discovered that little things can make a big difference. +Once there was a little boy who loved to play and run around. Every day he went to the park with his aunt to play. Today they had lots of fun playing on the swings. + +The little boy's name was Tom and he loved to go to the park with his aunt. His aunt always brought some snacks to eat after they played. + +But one day his aunt got angry because he wouldn't eat his snack at the park. Her voice was very harsh and she told him to go back home. + +He was very sad, but his aunt could see it in his eyes. She changed her mind and said that they would stop to buy an ice cream on the way. + +Tom was so excited and when they got to the ice cream shop, he chose a big chocolate scoop. His aunt smiled as she watched him fill his tummy with the ice cream. She was happy that she had changed her mind and that the little boy was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a family that went on a visit. They all packed their bags and drove in the car for a long time. After a few hours, the car stopped and they arrived at an amazing place. It was full of metal everywhere, from tall towers to colourful fences. They looked around and saw lots of useful things. + +The family got out of the car and the kids ran around the metal, playing and exploring. Then, the mom said, "Who wants to visit the metal factory?" So the family walked to the factory and entered the building. Inside, there were lots of shiny machines and tools, with all sorts of shapes and sizes. They were so amazed. + +The factory worker said, "This metal is very useful to make new things. We can make machines, tools, and even toys!" Everyone was so excited. The family had a great time visiting the factory, and the kids loved the metal because they had learned so much. +Once upon a time there was an ant named Mary. Mary was very busy because she had lots of tasks. She always worked very hard. + +One day Mary was so tired from all her tasks that she decided to take a break. She said to herself: "I need to relax." She closed her eyes on the grass and imagined she was running around in a field without any tasks. + +Suddenly, a bee flew by and said: "What are you doing? You shouldn't be resting; you have so many tasks to do!" + +Mary opened her eyes and said: "I know I have hard tasks to complete, but I need to relax too so I can do them better." The bee thought for a moment, and then said: "You're right. Resting helps us to think better and do our tasks better." + +From that day on, Mary took breaks from her tasks whenever she was feeling too tired. She knew that a little rest could help her in her hard tasks. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl living in a big city. Every day, she would hear the birds singing and the people talking. She loved it. + +One day, she decided to go explore the city. She walked around and enjoyed looking at all the sights. She even tried some tasty food she found. + +All of a sudden, she heard a loud noise. She hid in one of the nearby buildings, but it was too late. The noise was coming from a big monster truck. It zoomed past and knocked her down. + +The girl was so scared. She went back to her home. She was sad that her day in the city had ended so badly. She didn't want to ever go back. +Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar named Christopher. He was in a bad mood; the icy wind was blowing, and he wanted to curl up and get warm. He tried to find a place to hide, but he couldn't find one. He kept searching, but he couldn't find one. + +Then, he saw a group of trees in the distance. He crawled closer and saw a beautiful caterpillar nest. He was so happy and attempted to enter, but then he saw a big icy wolf guarding the nest. The wolf growled and snarled, and Christopher was frightened. + +He didn't want to surrender, but he was too scared to try to fight the wolf. He knew that he would be defeated if he tried to fight the wolf. So he gathered his courage and slowly approached the wolf. He surrendered and was allowed to enter the nest. + +Christopher was rewarded for his bravery. He shared the caterpillar nest with the icy wolf, and they became good friends. Christopher learnt an important lesson, and he was happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Peter. Peter was three years old and he loved to play outdoors. One day, Peter was playing in a park. He saw a big, steel ball and he thought it was fun. + +He ran over to it and decided he had to have it. He smiled at his new find and said, “I want to roll this ball!†+ +So Peter grabbed the cold, smooth steel ball and started to roll it across the grass. He laughed with glee as it rolled faster and farther. Suddenly, Peter's mom called him back inside. + +“Come on Peter, it’s time to go home†she said. + +Peter sadly said goodbye to his new steel ball and waved as he left with his mom. He knew he'd have to come back soon to play with it again! +Once upon a time, there lived a bald man named Jake. Jake was walking home from work one day, when he came across a jar by the side of the road. Jake felt an urge to pick it up and take it home with him. He thought it might be useful one day. + +When Jake got home, his wife noticed the jar and asked him, "What is that?" Jake smiled and said, "It's a jar! I found it by the side of the road." + +The wife smiled and said, "That's nice, but what do you think you can use it for?" Jake thought for a moment and said, "Maybe we can put it to use in the garden. I bet it holds lots of dirt and plants!" + +The wife agreed, and so they filled the jar up with soil and used it to start a garden. Every day, Jake and his wife would water the garden and tend to it. Soon they had a beautiful garden with lots of colourful flowers. + +Jake and his wife thanked the jar for helping them and giving them a beautiful garden. From that day on, Jake always felt the urge to keep a jar handy, just in case it brought them luck again one day. +Once upon a time there was a very delicate star in the sky. Every night she shone brightly and children all around the world would stop and say “Wow! What a beautiful star!†+ +One evening, the star began to think. “What am I going to do tonight?†She said to herself. She decided to go on an adventure and explore. + +So the star began to spring up into the night sky. She flew higher and higher until she reached the clouds. While there, she saw the most beautiful sight. Below her, in the darkness, a young girl was staring up at her. + +The star and the little girl spoke for hours. The star told the little girl about her adventures and the little girl told the star about how spring was her favorite season of the year because it was so warm and bright. + +Finally, the little girl had to go to bed. With one final wave goodbye, the star watched as the little girl ran off into the night. + +The star was glad she had gone on her adventure. She thought to herself, “It doesn’t matter how delicate something is, it can still bring joy and adventure.†With that thought, she springs back up into the sky, ready for another adventure. +Once there was a neat little girl called Mia. She loved tidying her toys and keeping them even and tidy! One day she came across an avocado when she was sorting through her toys. It was round and green with a bumpy skin, just like the ones she had seen at the store. Mia was so excited that she ran to get a spoon to taste it. She put some of the soft flesh into her mouth and it was delicious! She quickly gobbled up the whole avocado, leaving a tidy pile of pits behind. That night, Mia had the best avocado dream ever, as she giggled in her sleep. +Once upon a time there was a kid who loved to build. He would build towers and structures, trains and planes with all sorts of materials. He was so proud of his creations and enjoyed it so much. + +One day, a harsh wind came and blew away all his creations. The kid was so sad and he thought his work was all for nothing. + +But then, something amazing happened. He realized that even though the wind had been harsh, his creations and the lessons he learnt while building them would still stay with him. He knew that he could always start building something new. + +The kid learnt an important lesson that day - that despite hardships and challenges, we can always rebuild. +Tommy was so excited! He had been waiting all day to go to the aquarium. His dad said it would be an amazing day. When they arrived, the first thing they did was look at the big fish tank. The tank was filled with all different kinds of fish and a big blue turtle. Tommy wanted to stay and watch them all day, but his dad said it was time to move on. + +As they walked around, Tommy saw other tanks with lots of different sea creatures. He liked watching the jellyfish, but he was really excited about the one big tank at the end. He couldn't wait to see what was inside! + +Finally, he and his dad reached the last tank. When Tommy saw what was inside, he was amazed! It was a giant aquarium full of sharks, rays and colorful fish. The tank was huge and all the animals seemed so alive and friendly. Tommy was so glad he stayed to see it. It was the best part of his amazing day at the aquarium! +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl. Everywhere she went, she would bring joy to everyone around her. One day she was out playing when she saw a clock. She was very curious, so she touched it. + +Suddenly, a loud sound echoed around her. The little girl was scared and started to run. But no matter how fast she ran, the sound followed her. She looked back and saw that the clock was coming towards her. + +The little girl started to cry as the clock kept getting closer and closer. Finally, it touched her and the happy little girl was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Molly. She was three years old and full of energy. One morning, she woke up feeling very excited and asked her mum to take her to the park. + +Molly's mum shook her head. "I'm sorry, Molly, but it's too fragile outside. We'll have to stay inside today." Molly was disappointed and let out a big sigh. + +Molly looked around. She spotted a pile of clothes in the corner and she ran over to it. She found an old shirt and picked it up. She showed it to her mum. + +"Can I wear this?" Molly asked. Her mum shrugged and said, "Go ahead. It's a bit big but it should keep you warm." + +Molly smiled and grabbed her favourite hat. She put on the shirt, which was really big on her, and she ran out the door. As she ran, she felt excited and free. She stayed outside all day, playing and laughing. + +At the end of the day, Molly was exhausted and her mum took her back inside. She was glad to be home and safe, but she felt a little sad that the day was over. She hugged her mum and went to bed, dreaming of her next adventure. +Once there was an adorable little girl who liked to run around. Her mommy called her name, but the little girl kept running around. She wanted to go faster than the wind. + +One day, the little girl ran to the playground. She saw some cool swings but she knew the law said she couldn't play on them by herself. So she started to run around the park instead. + +She ran around so long that she got tired. She plopped down onto the grass and started to giggle at the clouds above. Soon it was time to go home, so the little girl got up and ran back to her mommy. + +When her mommy saw the little girl running back, she smiled and said it was time for dinner. The little girl was happy to be home safe, and she promised to mind the law from now on. +Once upon a time there was a young girl called Mandy. One day, Mandy was very bored so she decided to go exploring. She saw a big tree and climbed to the top. When she reached the top, Mandy saw a big, shiny nail. She was so excited that she started hammering it in with a rock. All of a sudden, the ground started to shake and the tree was surrounded by scary monsters! The monsters roared and moved closer. Brave Mandy realised she had to surrender. She put down her rock and held her hands up in the air. The monsters stopped and backed away. Then they smiled and waved goodbye to Mandy before disappearing. She climbed down from the tree, feeling relieved. She had learnt an important lesson that day. From then on, she stayed away from the big tree and away from the big nails. +Once upon a time, there was a bear. The bear was very playful. He liked playing around and having fun. + +One day, the bear saw something special. He saw a beautiful flower. The bear was so excited he forgot to be careful. He tore the flower with his paw. + +The bear felt so sad. He knew he had done something bad. So he looked around to make sure no one was watching and then he ran away. + +But the bear ran so fast he forgot something important--his favorite toy! He had left it behind. + +The bear stopped running and slowly turned around. Then, he slowly walked back to where he had torn the flower. + +And there, lying beside the flower, was his favorite toy. The bear was so happy he grabbed it and hugged it tight. From that day on, the bear was extra careful not to tear anything else again! +Once, there was a young girl named Emily. She was very curious and she wanted to learn about the world around her. + +One day, she asked her mother, “What’s a result?†Her mother smiled and said, “Let me show you!†She took Emily to the garden. + +They went to the roses, and her mother said, “When you work hard, the result can be so charming! Look at these beautiful roses!†+ +Emily smiled. She loved how charming the roses were. She said, “I want to learn more! Show me more results, please!†And off they went to explore the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. Every day, Lily loved to draw pictures on her bright pink calendar. Today was special, because it was Lily's birthday. She was full of excitement, so she marked the day on the calendar. + +"Don't forget, Lily! You will come back tomorrow and your birthday present will vanish," her mom said. Lily smiled and nodded, wondering what kind of surprise her mom had for her. + +The next day, Lily went back to the calendar and saw a big bow and wrapping paper. Lily couldn't control her excitement. She opened the present and found a beautiful new bike. Lily was so grateful and couldn't wait to start riding it. + +After she thanked her mom, Lily wanted to mark this wonderful day on her calendar. To her surprise, the present had vanished! This time, it was her mom's doing: she had planned the surprise to make this day even more special. + +Lily happily marked the day on her calendar and patted the blank spot where the surprise had been. She was so grateful that her mom had made her day so special! +Once upon a time, there was a popular crystal. Everyone that saw it loved it. The crystal glowed in every color of the rainbow. One day, a little boyhappened to find the crystal. He wanted to keep it so he put it in his pocket. He was so excited. +He was walking home when suddenly the crystal started to glow. It was so bright that the little boy had to stop. He gasped with excitement. But then the crystal started to make a noise. It sounded like crying. The little boy was so surprised he had to stop and listen. +It was then he realized it was the crystal crying! He was so confused. He didn't know what to do so he decided to take it to his mom. His mom knew exactly what to do. She told him the magic words to say, "Stop crying crystal." +The little boy said the words and the crystal stopped crying. He was so relieved and happy. He learned then that the crystal was popular because it was magical. He vowed to always take care of it and keep it safe. And they all lived happily ever after. +Jimmy was a happy three year old boy. He loved learning and every day he would study. One of the topics he studied most was memory. He especially enjoyed showing off what he remembered to his family and friends. + +One day, Jimmy decided to put all his learning to the test. He decided to have an memory competition with his family. He would pick a topic, and then everyone would have to prove their memory skills by reciting as many facts as they could remember. + +Jimmy was excited to see which family member would win the competition. He practiced and studied the topics each day, learning more and more to increase his chances of winning. + +Finally, the day of the competition arrived and Jimmy was thrilled. He went first and impressed everyone with his amazing memory. In the end, he was the winner! Everyone was so happy for him, and Jimmy was proud of himself for all his hard work. +Once, there was a fragile dove. She was looking for a place to stay. She flew over a big field, and then something special happened. + +The dove saw a big tree and she flew down to sit in it. She chattered happily to herself. Suddenly, she heard a crunching sound and she was scared. What was it? + +The dove slowly flew away and she noticed a small boy in the field beneath her. She watched him from above and saw that he was picking up a stick. He seemed excited and waved it around. She felt more confident and flew closer to him. + +The boy saw the dove and smiled. He gently put the stick down and stepped closer to the dove. He was being very careful and gentle, and the dove liked it. + +The boy put his hand out and the dove flew onto it. They both smiled, and the dove stayed with the boy for a long time. The two were happy together and realized that sometimes, special things happen. +Mum and Dad took Jimmy and the car to the park. Jimmy was glad to go to the park and went straight to the monkey bars. + +Mum said to Jimmy, "Stay here while we go off to get some ice cream." + +Jimmy was unhappy. He wanted to go with them. He said, "No, I want to go too!" + +Mum said, "No, you must stay here. We will be back soon." + +Jimmy was very upset and he started to cry. He didn't like having to stay. Dad said gently, "Don't worry, we won't be long. You'll be safe here and can play at the monkey bars." + +Jimmy was very sad but he nodded. Dad gave him a hug and said, "We will be back soon with an ice cream. Won't that be nice?" + +Jimmy smiled and felt a bit better. He was glad he got to stay at the park. He went off to the monkey bars to play. + +Mum and Dad smiled as they went off to get the ice cream. They were glad that Jimmy was happy again. They knew he would be safe at the park. +Once there was a 3 year old named Mandy. She was always very calm and loved having her lunch. One day Mandy was excited to have her lunch. + +Mandy's mom said to her, "What is your favorite thing to have for lunch Mandy?" +Mandy replied, "I like having apples and cheese." + +Mandy's mom then said, "Well if you sit quietly at the table, you can have apples and cheese for lunch today." + +Mandy was so happy and said, "Yay! I will be very calm at the table." + +Mandy ate her lunch calmly and it was very tasty. After lunch, Mandy was full and happy. She had the best lunch ever! +One day, a large cat named Tom found a long rope. He wanted to play with it. He thought it would be fun to reveal a surprise to his friend, a small dog named Max. + +Tom said, "Max, I have a fun game for us to play. I will hide and you will find me. When you find me, I will show you a surprise." Max was very excited and started to look for Tom. + +Max looked behind the big tree, under the small bridge, and inside the red house. He finally found Tom near the green bush. Tom revealed the long rope and said, "Look, Max! I found this rope for us to play with!" + +Max was very happy and said, "Wow, Tom! This is a great surprise! Let's play with the rope together." They played tug of war and had a lot of fun with their new toy. + +At the end of the day, Tom and Max were very tired but happy. They thanked each other for the fun day and decided to play with the rope again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who had a pretty veil. She loved her veil very much. It was her favorite thing to wear. She would wear it to cover her head when she went outside to play. + +One day, the elderly lady went to the park. She wore her pretty veil to cover her head. She played with her friends and had so much fun. They played hide and seek, and she hid behind a big tree. + +When it was time to go home, the elderly lady could not find her pretty veil. She was very sad. Her friends helped her look for it. They looked behind the big tree, under the slide, and even in the sandbox. Finally, they found the veil under a bench. The elderly lady was so happy to have her pretty veil back. She thanked her friends and went home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big garden where she liked to grow plants. Every day, she would water her plants and watch them grow. Lily was very calm and happy when she played in her garden. + +One sunny day, Lily's mom made her a yummy lunch. She put it in a basket for Lily to eat in the garden. Lily was very excited to eat her lunch outside. She sat under a big tree and started to eat. + +While Lily was eating her lunch, a mean, big bird saw her food. The bird wanted Lily's lunch for itself. It flew down and took her lunch away. Lily was very sad and hungry. The big bird ate all of her lunch and flew away. Lily cried and went back inside her house. The day did not end well for Lily. +Once upon a time, a small ant named Andy lived in a big garden. Andy loved to work. Every day, he would carry food to his home. He was very strong, even though he was small. + +One day, Andy met a big, friendly spider named Sally. Sally said, "Hi, Andy! Can you tell me what you do?" Andy said, "I work! I carry food to my home. I help my family." Sally smiled and said, "That is very good work, Andy." + +Andy and Sally became good friends. They played and worked together in the big garden. They told each other stories and had a lot of fun. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a boy named Tom found a cheap map in a box. The map was old and a little torn. It showed a path to a big, shiny treasure. Tom was very excited and wanted to find the treasure. + +Tom started to jog along the path shown on the map. He jogged past trees, flowers, and a little river. The sun was shining, and Tom was happy. As he jogged, he saw a sad girl sitting by the river. She had lost her toy boat in the water. + +Tom stopped jogging and thought for a moment. He knew he could help the girl get her toy boat back, but he was worried he would lose time to find the treasure. Then, Tom remembered what his mom always said, "Helping others is the best treasure." So, Tom helped the girl get her toy boat back, and they both felt very happy. + +In the end, Tom never found the shiny treasure from the cheap map. But he learned that helping others was more important than finding treasure. Tom felt proud and knew he had found the real treasure, which was being kind and helpful to others. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a regular boy who loved to play outside. One day, Tim was near a river and saw a raft. He wanted to ride on the raft. + +Tim said to his friend, "Look, a raft! Let's grab it and play on the river." His friend said, "Yes, let's go!" So they grabbed the raft and put it in the water. + +They had so much fun riding the raft. They went up and down the river, laughing and playing. When they were done, they grabbed the raft and went home. They had a great day playing on the river with the raft. +Once upon a time, there was a polite little girl named Lily. She lived on a street with her mom and dad. Her street had many pretty houses and big trees. + +One day, Lily saw a tiny seed on the ground. She picked it up and asked her mom, "What can I do with this seed?" Her mom said, "You can plant it, and it will grow into a beautiful flower." + +Lily planted the seed in her yard. She watered it every day and waited. Soon, the seed started to grow. It grew taller and taller. One day, a pretty flower bloomed! Lily was so happy to see the flower bloom. She showed it to her mom and dad, and they all smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a lot of clothes. Some clothes were heavy, some clothes were light. Tim liked to wear his heavy clothes when it was cold outside. + +One day, Tim wanted to play outside. It was cold, so he needed to wear his heavy clothes. He tried to put on his heavy clothes, but he could not manage. He tried and tried, but the clothes were just too heavy for him. + +Tim was sad. He wanted to play outside, but he could not wear his heavy clothes. So, he went outside without his heavy clothes. It was very cold, and Tim got sick. He had to stay in bed for many days. Tim was very unhappy, and he wished he could manage to put on his heavy clothes. +Once upon a time, there was a playful dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play all day with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They would play catch, jump, and laugh together. + +One day, while they were playing, a big cat came into their yard. The cat wanted to take Spot's ball away. Spot and the cat began to fight over the ball. Tim did not like to see his friend fight, so he tried to think of a way to make them stop. + +Tim picked up a stick and threw it far away. The cat and Spot stopped fighting and ran after the stick. When they came back, they were not fighting anymore. Spot gave the cat a kiss on the nose, and they all became friends. From that day on, they played together and never fought again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a neighbor named Sam. They were good friends and liked to play together. + +One day, Sam was playing near the street. Tim saw a big car coming. He knew Sam was in danger. Tim shouted, "Sam, get away from the street! A car is coming!" Sam heard Tim and moved away from the street. This prevented Sam from getting hurt. Tim was very serious when he warned Sam. + +Later, Sam said, "Thank you, Tim, for saving me." Tim replied, "You're welcome, Sam. We need to be careful when we play near the street." From that day on, they always made sure to play in a safe place. +Once upon a time, there was a barber named Tom. Tom was very good at cutting hair. People said he was brilliant. Tom liked to imagine how people would look after he cut their hair. He liked to make people happy. + +One day, a new boy came into the barber shop. The boy was sad because his hair was too long. Tom told the boy to imagine how he would look with short hair. The boy smiled and felt excited. Tom cut the boy's hair and made it look great. The boy was very happy. + +After that day, the boy always went to Tom for haircuts. Tom taught the boy that it is good to imagine and believe in yourself. The boy learned to be happy and confident. The moral of the story is that imagining good things can help make you feel happy and confident. +Once upon a time, in an ancient forest, there lived a young deer. The deer had many friends, like the bird, the rabbit, and the squirrel. They all loved to play together under the big trees. One day, while they were playing, they saw an old tree that they had never seen before. + +The young deer said to her friends, "Let's go near the tree and see what's there." The bird, the rabbit, and the squirrel all agreed. As they got closer to the tree, they saw a wise old owl sitting on a branch. The owl looked very old and wise. + +The wise owl said, "Hello, young ones. I've been watching you play. I have something important to tell you. You must always mind your parents and listen to them. They know what's best for you." The young deer and her friends nodded their heads and promised to always mind their parents. + +From that day on, the young deer and her friends always remembered the wise owl's words. They listened to their parents and minded them. They grew up to be strong and wise animals, just like the ancient owl who had given them such good advice. + +And whenever they played near the old tree, they would always say hello to the wise owl and thank him for helping them learn to mind their parents. They knew that the ancient owl's wisdom had helped them become the best animals they could be. +Once upon a time, there was a little chicken named Chicky. Chicky lived on a farm with many other animals. One day, Chicky felt very sad and miserable. Chicky wanted to find something to make her happy. + +Chicky started to search the farm to find something fun. She looked under the big tree, but she only found a sleepy cat. She looked in the barn, but she only found cows eating hay. Chicky was still miserable. + +Finally, Chicky found a big, shiny red ball near the fence. She played with the ball all day, kicking and rolling it around. Chicky was not miserable anymore. She was very happy, and all the other animals on the farm were happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was very soft and loved to play. One day, Spot saw a big red bowl outside his house. He was very happy and wanted to play with it. + +Spot called his friend, Cat, to come and play with the big red bowl. Cat came running and they both started to play with the bowl. They rolled the bowl, jumped on it, and even tried to eat it. They were having a lot of fun. + +But, oh no! While they were playing, the big red bowl rolled into the street. Spot and Cat ran after it, but they did not look for cars. A big car came and hit the big red bowl. The bowl broke into many pieces. Spot and Cat were very sad. They should have been more careful. +Once upon a time, there was a big oak tree. The oak tree had thin branches. Birds and squirrels lived in the oak tree. They liked to play in the tree all day long. + +One day, a little girl came to the oak tree. She saw the birds and squirrels having fun. The little girl wanted to play with them too. She asked the oak tree if she could join them. The oak tree said yes. + +The little girl climbed up the thin branches of the oak tree. She had a lot of fun playing with the birds and squirrels. They all became good friends. They played in the oak tree every day and were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. He lived in a big castle. The prince loved to do many things. He would play, run, and jump all day long. + +One day, the prince found a little bird. The bird was not moving. "Oh no, the bird is dead," said the prince. He felt very sad. The prince wanted to help the bird. + +The prince took the bird to his friend, the wise old man. "What can I do?" asked the prince. The old man said, "The bird is not dead. It is just asleep. Give it some water and it will wake up." + +The prince did what the old man said. He gave the bird some water. The bird woke up and started to sing. The prince was very happy. He and the bird became good friends. They played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a lady who lived in a small house. She had a big, noisy dog named Spot. The lady loved to hug Spot. Every day, they played together in the yard. + +One day, the lady saw a big box in her yard. She did not know where it came from. She looked at Spot and said, "Let's see what is inside the box." Spot barked loudly, as if he knew something. + +The lady opened the box and found a soft, cute teddy bear. She picked it up and hugged it. Suddenly, the teddy bear started to make a noise. It was a happy, giggly noise. Spot barked louder and wagged his tail. + +The lady knew that the teddy bear was special. She hugged the teddy bear and Spot every day. They all became best friends and had many fun days together in the yard. Spot's loud barks and the teddy bear's giggles filled the air, making the lady very happy. +One day, a big bell was sad. It could not ring. The bell lived in a town with many people. They all liked to hear the bell ring. It made them happy. + +A little girl named Lily heard the bell was sad. She went to talk to the bell. "Why are you sad?" she asked. The bell said, "I cannot ring. There is a law that says I can only ring when people are grateful." + +Lily thought for a moment. She wanted to help the bell. She went to the people in the town. She told them to be grateful and say "thank you" to each other. The people started to be grateful. They said "thank you" to their friends and family. + +The bell heard the people being grateful. It started to ring again. The people in the town were happy. The bell was happy too. And Lily was very proud that she could help the bell ring again. +Once upon a time, there was a big peach. It could roll very fast. One day, a foolish rabbit saw the peach. + +"Look at that peach! I want to play with it," said the rabbit. So, the rabbit and the peach started to roll together. They rolled down the hill, faster and faster. The rabbit was happy and laughed. + +But the rabbit did not see the big hole in the ground. The peach and the rabbit rolled into the hole. They could not get out. The rabbit cried, "Help! Help!" But no one came to help. The rabbit was sad and stayed in the hole forever. +Once upon a time, a barber lived near the sea. He liked to sail on his boat. One day, he saw a big, pretty boat. The barber was envious. He wanted a boat like that too. + +The next day, the barber met a nice man. The man said, "I will give you a big, pretty boat if you cut my hair." The barber was happy and cut the man's hair. + +The barber got his big, pretty boat. He sailed on the sea with a big smile. His friends saw him and clapped. The barber was not envious anymore. He was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to run and play. One day, Tim found a big bookcase in his house. The bookcase was full of books. + +Tim saw a deaf old man sitting next to the bookcase. The man could not hear, but he could read the books. Tim asked the man, "Can you read me a story?" The deaf man smiled and nodded. He picked a book and started to read. Tim listened carefully. + +As they read the story, Tim learned that it is important to be kind to others. The deaf man showed Tim that even though he could not hear, he could still share a story. Tim was happy to learn from the man. The moral of the story is that everyone has something to share, even if they are different. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Mark loved to draw. He lived in a small house with his mom, dad, and his dog, History. They all had a lot of fun together. + +One day, Mark found a big, mild rock in the yard. He thought it was very special. So, he took his crayons and drew a happy face on it. He showed his mom and dad, and they smiled. + +Mark, his mom, dad, and History went for a walk. They saw many pretty things. They saw flowers, trees, and birds. They had a great day together, and they made happy memories. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. Lily loved to play outside, in her yard, with her toys. One day, she saw a little bird on the ground. + +"Hello, little bird," said Lily. "Why are you not flying with your friends?" The little bird looked sad and did not answer. Lily wanted to help the bird. She picked up the bird and put it in a box with soft things to settle on. + +Lily took the box to her mommy. "Mommy, can we help this bird?" she asked. Her mommy looked at the bird and smiled. "Yes, Lily, we can help the bird get better. Then it can fly and play with its friends again." + +Lily and her mommy took care of the bird. They gave it food and water. After a few days, the bird was happy and healthy again. Lily opened the box, and the bird flew away to join its friends. Lily was happy that she could help the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little pig. The pig had a big blue ball. He loved to play with the ball all day. The pig would push the ball with his nose and watch it roll away. Then, he would run after it and do it again. + +One day, the pig went to play with his blue ball. But he could not find it. The pig looked and looked but it was gone. The pig was very sad. He did not know what to do without his ball. + +Then, he saw a big tree. The pig stared at the tree and saw his blue ball stuck in the branches. The pig tried to reach it, but he was too small. A friendly bird saw the pig and helped him get the ball down. The pig was so happy to have his blue ball back. He played with it all day and thanked the bird for helping him. +Once upon a time, there was a little yellow bird named Sunny. Sunny lived in a big tree with his family. He loved to fly around and play with his friends. + +One day, Sunny saw a trap on the ground. He did not know what it was, but it looked fun. His friend, a kind squirrel named Nutty, saw him near the trap. Nutty wanted to help and encourage Sunny to be safe. + +Nutty said, "Sunny, that is a trap. It is not good. Stay away!" Sunny listened to Nutty and stayed away from the trap. They played together and had a happy day. +One day, a little bird was flying in the sky. The bird saw a big tree with many leaves. The bird thought, "That tree looks like a good place to rest." + +The bird flew to the tree and saw a squirrel. The squirrel said, "Hello, bird! Do you want to play with me?" The bird said, "Yes, that sounds easy and fun!" + +They played all day. They chased each other and sang songs. The bird thought, "I like my new friend." When the sun went down, the bird and the squirrel said, "Goodbye!" The bird flew away, happy to have a new friend. +One day, a flexible cat named Tom went for a walk. He saw a big pie on a table outside a house. Tom was very hungry, so he wanted to eat the pie. + +Tom jumped on the table and said, "Yummy pie, I will eat you!" But the pie was very hot. Tom had an idea. He went to a puddle and soaked his paws in the water. + +With his wet paws, Tom touched the hot pie. "Now, I can eat the pie," Tom said. He ate the pie and was very happy. The flexible cat went home with a full belly. +Once upon a time, there was an ugly duck. The duck was sad because it was not pretty like the other ducks. One day, the ugly duck found a stamp on the ground. The stamp had a picture of a beautiful swan on it. + +The ugly duck showed the stamp to its friend, the frog. The frog said, "You can be like the swan on the stamp. You just need to realize that you are special too." The ugly duck thought about what the frog said. + +As time went by, the ugly duck grew bigger and bigger. One day, it looked in the water and saw its reflection. It was surprised to see that it had become a beautiful swan! The ugly duck realized that it was special, just like the frog had said. Now, the swan was happy and played with its friends all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a very creative boy. He loved to draw, paint, and make things from waste. He would use old boxes, cans, and papers to make new toys and art. + +One day, Tim was playing in his room with his new toy made from waste. His little sister, Sue, came in to see what he was doing. She wanted to play too, but Tim did not want her to disturb him. He told Sue to go away, but she did not listen. + +Tim was upset, but then he had a great idea. He decided to teach Sue how to be creative too. They made a big castle from waste together. Now, Tim and Sue could play and not disturb each other. They were both happy and had lots of fun. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park. She saw a big tree and decided to sit under it. Lucy had a comb in her hand. She wanted to comb her hair. + +As she started to comb her hair, a little bird flew down from the tree. The bird stared at Lucy. Lucy was frightened. She did not know what the bird wanted. + +The bird saw the comb in Lucy's hand. It wanted to use the comb too. Lucy was not frightened anymore. She let the bird use the comb. They became friends and played in the park together. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Tom. Tom liked to catch things. He would run and jump to catch a ball, a toy, or a bug. Tom had a lot of fun when he played with his things. + +One day, Tom saw a big red ball. He wanted to catch it. Tom ran and jumped, but he missed the ball. The ball rolled away very fast. Tom felt sad because he missed his new thing. + +Tom tried to find the ball, but he could not. He looked under the bed, behind the chair, and in the yard. But the ball was gone. Tom was very sad because he missed his new thing. +One day, a strong boy named Sam found a hoop in his yard. Sam liked to play with the hoop. He would roll it, throw it, and jump through it. Sam had a lot of fun with his new hoop. + +One hot day, Sam's mom gave him a big cup of water. "Pour some water on your head to stay cool," she said. Sam thought it was a fun idea. He poured the water on his head and felt much better. Then, he went back to play with his hoop. + +Sam got an idea. He put the hoop on the ground and poured the water inside it. The water made the ground wet and slippery. Sam tried to jump through the hoop, but he slipped on the wet ground. He fell and hurt his leg. Sam cried and his mom came to help him. The fun day with the hoop had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue lived on a farm with her mom and dad. They had a big field of wheat. One day, Sue's mom said, "Sue, the wheat is ready. We need to pull it now." + +Sue went to the field with her mom. They started to pull the wheat. Sue was very happy. She liked to help her mom. They pulled and pulled. The sun was hot, but they did not stop. + +As they pulled the wheat, Sue saw a little bird. The bird was sad. It couldn't fly. Sue said, "Mom, can we help the bird?" Her mom said, "Yes, but we must finish pulling the wheat first." Sue knew they would help the bird after they were done. They pulled the last wheat and went to help the bird. The bird was happy, and Sue was happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim all day with his friends. They were always ready to play in the water. + +One day, Fin found a letter in a bottle. The letter had a picture of a big, beautiful castle under the sea. Fin showed the letter to his friends, and they all wanted to find the castle. + +They swam and swam until they found the castle. It was even more beautiful than the picture. Fin and his friends played in the castle all day, and they were so happy. They knew they would always remember the day they found the letter and the beautiful castle. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bird who loved to sing. Every day, the bird would fly to a farm nearby and sing to the animals. The animals loved to listen to the bird's songs. One day, the bird saw a big, dark cloud coming to the farm. + +The next day, the pink bird went to the farm again. The cloud was still there, and it was very big. The bird knew that something bad was going to happen. It started to sing a special song to warn the animals about the cloud. The animals heard the song and knew they had to get ready. + +The dark cloud came closer and it started to rain. The animals on the farm were safe because they had listened to the pink bird's song. They all went inside their homes to stay dry. After the rain stopped, the animals came out and thanked the pink bird for singing the special song. They all lived happily ever after, and the pink bird kept singing to them every day. +One day, a humble cat named Tom and a dog named Max were best friends. They liked to play and cook together. They loved making yummy food for their friends. + +One day, Tom and Max were cooking a big meal for their friends. Max wanted to cook a big cake, but Tom wanted to cook many small cookies. They began to argue. "I want to make a big cake!" said Max. "No, I want to make small cookies!" said Tom. + +They argued for a long time, not knowing what to do. Finally, a wise old owl came to the exit of their house. He heard the friends arguing and said, "Why not cook both a big cake and small cookies? That way, everyone can have what they like." + +Tom and Max thought this was a great idea. They stopped arguing and started to cook. They made a big cake and many small cookies. Their friends were very happy to eat both. Tom and Max learned that working together was the best way to solve problems. +Once upon a time, in a small kitchen, there was a pepper. The pepper had a mark on it. It was not like other peppers. It was sad because it was not good. + +One day, a little boy saw the pepper. He said, "Why are you sad, pepper?" The pepper said, "I have a mark. I am not good." The little boy said, "I think you are good. I will be your friend." + +The little boy and the pepper played and had fun. They were good friends. The other peppers saw them and said, "We want to be friends too!" The pepper with the mark was happy. It learned that even if you have a mark, you can still be good and have friends. +Once upon a time, there was a small gray cat. The cat had a friend, a big dog. They liked to play together in the park. One day, the cat found a long cane. The cat thought the cane was fun to play with. + +The cat said to the dog, "Look at my cane! Let's play with it!" The dog was happy and wagged its tail. They took turns holding the cane in their mouths and running around the park. They played with the cane all day long. + +As the sun started to set, the cat and the dog were tired. They sat on the soft grass and looked at the pretty sky. The cat said, "Today was fun! I like playing with you and the cane." The dog agreed and they both went home to rest. +One day, a kid named Tim went to the park to play. He loved to play on the swings and slide. Tim was a very grateful kid, always saying "thank you" to his mom and dad. + +At the park, Tim saw another kid named Sam. Sam wanted to play on the swings, but Tim was already there. Sam was sad and didn't want to wait. Tim knew he should not delay, so he stopped swinging and let Sam have a turn. + +Sam was so grateful to Tim for letting him play on the swings. Tim and Sam became good friends and played together at the park every day. They learned to share and take turns, making them both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing. She lived in a country where all the birds liked to sing too. They would sing together every day. + +One day, the little bird found a tree that looked dead. It had no leaves and no other birds sang on it. The little bird felt sad for the tree and decided to sing to it. + +Every day, the little bird sang to the dead tree. Soon, the tree started to grow leaves and other birds came to sing too. The dead tree was happy again, all because of the little bird's singing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue wanted to ride her bike in the park. But her mom said, "Sue, you need a license to ride your bike here." Sue did not know what a license was, but she knew it was hard to get one. + +Sue asked her mom, "Mom, can you help me get a license?" Her mom said, "Yes, but first you need to show me you can ride your bike well." So Sue practiced riding her bike every day. She rode up and down the street, and she got better and better. + +One day, Sue's mom said, "Sue, you are very good at riding your bike now. I will allow you to get a license." Sue was so happy. They went to the park and showed the man that Sue could ride her bike. The man gave Sue a license, and she could ride her bike in the park all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She liked to listen to the birds sing in the trees. One day, she saw a big gear on the ground. It was round and had many teeth. Amy wanted to find out where it came from. + +Amy took the gear and went for a walk. She met a healthy, strong horse named Max. Max was very friendly. He said, "I know where the gear belongs! It is from the big clock in the town." Amy was happy to hear that and asked Max to help her. + +Together, Amy and Max walked to the town. They climbed up the big clock tower and put the gear back in its place. The clock started to work again, and everyone was happy. Amy and Max became good friends, and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toy car and ball. One sunny day, Tim went to visit his elderly grandma. Grandma had a big house with a beautiful garden. + +In the garden, Tim saw a big jar. He was curious about what was inside. He stood on his toes and tried to peek inside the jar. He could not see anything, so he shook the jar. He heard a sound that made him smile. + +Grandma came outside and saw Tim with the jar. She opened the jar and took out a bunch of colorful marbles. Tim and Grandma played with the marbles in the garden. They laughed and had a lot of fun together. Tim loved spending time with his elderly grandma and playing with the marbles from the jar. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Tom. Tom was very selfish. He did not like to share his toys with his friends. One day, Tom found a big ashtray in the park. He thought it was a toy and wanted to keep it all to himself. + +Tom played with the ashtray all day long. He did not let any of his friends play with it. His friends were sad, but Tom did not care. After a while, Tom got very tired. He needed to rest. + +Tom took a nap under a tree. While he was resting, his friends came and took the ashtray. They played with it together and had lots of fun. When Tom woke up, he saw his friends playing and laughing. He realized that sharing was more fun than being selfish. From that day on, Tom shared his toys with his friends and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a smelly pig. His name was Piggy. Piggy loved to roll in the mud and play all day. The other animals in the village would laugh and say, "Piggy, you're so smelly!" + +One day, Piggy's friend, a little girl named Lily, wanted to help him. She said, "Piggy, let's go to the store and buy soap to make you clean and not smelly anymore." Piggy agreed and they went to the store together. + +At the store, Lily and Piggy bought the soap. They went back to the village and Lily helped Piggy wash in a big tub of water. The other animals watched and cheered. When Piggy came out of the water, he was clean and not smelly anymore. All the animals clapped and said, "Yay, Piggy is clean now!" Piggy and Lily smiled and played together, happy that they were able to make Piggy clean again. +Once upon a time, there was a zebra named Zeb. Zeb was a kind and happy zebra who lived in a big forest. One day, while Zeb was playing with his friends, he saw a little bird on the ground. The bird was very quiet and did not move. Zeb thought the bird might be dead. + +Zeb went to the bird and said, "Little bird, are you okay?" The bird did not say anything. Zeb was sad and wanted to help the bird. He saw some dirt on the bird's face, so he used a soft leaf to gently wipe it off. + +After Zeb wiped the bird's face, the bird opened its eyes and said, "Thank you, Zeb! I was just very tired, and the dirt was making it hard for me to breathe." Zeb was so happy that the bird was not dead. They became good friends and played together every day in the big forest. +Once upon a time, there was a big red barn. In the barn, there were many animals. There was a fancy hen named Henny. Henny had pretty feathers and liked to show them off. + +One day, Henny met a nice pig named Piggy. Piggy said, "Henny, you have such fancy feathers!" Henny smiled and said, "Thank you, Piggy! I like your pink nose too!" They became good friends. + +Henny and Piggy played near the barn every day. One day, they found a big box. "What's in the box?" asked Piggy. Henny said, "I don't know, but let's not spoil the surprise!" They waited and waited. Then, out of the box jumped a cute little bunny! They all played together and were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat named Tom. Tom liked to lie in the sun all day. He was very lazy but loved to have fun. + +One day, Tom saw a hidden toy under a tree. The toy was small and round. Tom thought it would be fun to play with it. He rolled the toy with his paw and ran after it. He was so happy to find this toy. + +Tom played with the hidden toy all day. He had so much fun. When the sun went down, Tom was tired. He went back to his favorite spot and lay down. Tom was happy that he found the toy and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little girl named Lily. She did not like to dress in the clothes her mom picked for her. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, you need to dress in your warm clothes. It is cold outside." + +Lily did not listen. She put on her favorite dress and ran out to play in the street. She saw her friends, Tom and Sue, dressed in warm clothes. They played together, but soon Lily felt very cold. + +Lily went back home and told her mom, "I am cold, Mom." Her mom said, "Next time, listen to me and dress warm." Lily learned to listen to her mom and to dress right for the weather. She played happily with her friends and was never cold again. 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 lawyer named Tom. Tom was a very frustrated man. He had a big job to do, but it was hard. He tried and tried, but he could not do it. He would sigh a lot because he was sad. + +One day, Tom saw a little girl named Lisa. Lisa was playing with a ball. The ball rolled away and went into a hole. Lisa was sad and cried. Tom wanted to help Lisa, but he did not know how to get the ball out of the hole. + +Tom had an idea. He used a stick to get the ball out of the hole. Lisa was very happy and thanked Tom. Tom felt good because he could help Lisa. He went back to his big job and tried again. This time, he did it! Tom was not frustrated anymore. He learned that helping others made him feel better and stronger. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little girl named Lily. She had a big wish in her heart. Lily wanted to make a cake for her mom's birthday. + +Lily went to the kitchen and started to add things in a big bowl. She put in some flour, sugar, and eggs. She mixed them all up until it looked like cake mix. Lily was very happy with her work. + +On the day of her mom's birthday, Lily showed her mom the cake. Her mom was so happy and proud of her charming little girl. They both had a big smile on their faces. Lily's wish came true, and they had a great day together. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little boy named Tim. He had an old toy bear named Ben. Tim and Ben loved to play together. They played in the day and slept in the crib at night. + +One day, Tim asked Ben, "Do you want to go outside and play?" Ben nodded his head. So, Tim and Ben went outside to play in the sun. They ran and jumped and had so much fun. + +As the sun went down, Tim and Ben got tired. They went back inside the house. Tim put Ben in the crib and said, "Good night, Ben." Ben nodded his head, and they both went to sleep, ready for another day of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to look for mystery things in his big yard. One sunny day, Tim felt anxious to find a new mystery. + +He walked and looked all around. Then, he saw a big hole under a tree. Tim said, "What is this mystery? I will look closer." He kneeled down and looked into the hole. + +A small voice came from the hole, "Hello, Tim!" Tim jumped back, surprised. A tiny bug crawled out of the hole. "I am Bob, the bug. This is my mystery home. Do you want to be friends?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, let's be friends!" And they played and looked for more mystery things together all day. +One day, a little gray cat named Luna went for a walk. She saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. Luna jumped and grabbed a branch with her paws. She climbed higher and higher until she was at the very top. From there, she could see the whole world. + +Luna saw a little boy named Timmy playing with a ball. Timmy threw the ball high in the air, but he missed catching it. The ball rolled away and stopped near the tree where Luna was. Timmy looked up and saw Luna in the tree. He said, "Hi, kitty! Can you help me get my ball?" + +Luna wanted to help Timmy, so she used her paw to push the ball back to him. Timmy caught the ball and smiled. "Thank you, kitty!" he said. Luna climbed down the tree and walked over to Timmy. They played together all day, and Luna was happy to have a new friend. And Timmy was happy too, because he didn't miss the ball anymore when he had Luna by his side. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a small, old bench in his yard. It was not the original bench, but it was still special to him. He liked to sit on it and watch the birds in the trees. + +One day, Tim's mom said, "Tim, we need to improve the bench. It is old and not safe." Tim nodded and said, "Okay, Mom." They went to the store and bought paint and wood. + +Together, Tim and his mom fixed the bench. They made it strong and safe again. They painted it a bright, happy color. The bench was better than before, and Tim loved it even more. Now, he could sit and watch the birds in the trees on his improved bench. +One day, a funny bunny named Bobo went to visit his friend, a squirrel named Squeaky. Squeaky lived in a big tree in the park. Bobo hopped all the way to the park to see his friend. + +When Bobo got to the tree, he called out, "Squeaky, I am here! Let's play!" Squeaky came out of the tree and said, "Hi Bobo! Let's play with my new squash ball." They took the squash ball and started to play catch. + +As they played, they laughed and had a lot of fun. The squash ball was bouncy and made a funny sound when it hit the ground. Bobo and Squeaky played until the sun went down. They were happy and tired. Bobo said, "I had fun today, Squeaky! Let's play again soon!" Squeaky agreed, and they said goodbye as Bobo hopped back home. +One day, a cat named Zip loved to exercise. Zip was very flexible. He could bend and twist in many ways. He had a friend named Max, who was a dog. Max liked to watch Zip exercise. + +"Wow, Zip!" Max said. "You are very good at exercise. Can you show me how to be flexible too?" + +Zip smiled and said, "Of course, Max! Let's start with some easy stretches." + +Zip showed Max how to stretch his legs and tail. They practiced every day. Max started to become more flexible too. They had a lot of fun together. + +One day, while they were exercising, a bird flew by and saw them. The bird was amazed at how flexible Zip and Max were. The bird wanted to join them. Zip and Max welcomed the bird, and they all became good friends. They exercised together every day, and they were all very happy. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a wolf. The wolf had a delicate heart. He loved to help his friends. One day, he saw a little bird with a broken wing. The bird was sad because it could not fly. + +The wolf wanted to improve the bird's wing. He asked his friends, the rabbits, to find soft leaves. They found the softest leaves and gave them to the wolf. The wolf put the leaves on the bird's wing, and the bird felt better. + +After some days, the bird's wing was much better. The bird could fly again. The wolf was happy to see his friend flying. All the animals in the forest were proud of the wolf with the delicate heart. They played and had fun together every day. +Once upon a time, a woman named Jane lived in a small house. Jane was a good woman who loved to help others. One day, she found a little bird that was hurt. Jane said, "Oh no! Little bird, you need help." + +Jane took the bird home and touched its wing very gently. The bird felt better because Jane was so kind. The bird said, "Thank you, Jane. You are a good woman." + +Days went by, and the bird's wing got better. Jane and the bird became good friends. They played and laughed together. And they were happy. +Once upon a time, a rich man had many shoes. He liked to think he was the best because of his many shoes. He had big shoes, small shoes, and shoes in all the colors you can think of. + +One day, he saw a poor boy with no shoes. The rich man did not want to help the boy. He thought, "I have so many shoes, but I won't give him any. They are all for me." + +The rich man kept all his shoes and walked away. The poor boy was sad and cold. The rich man thought he was happy with all his shoes, but he was not. He was alone and no one liked him because he did not help others. And that is the bad ending of the story. +There once was a woman named Jane. Jane was very intelligent. She loved to read books and learn new things. She had a big house with many rooms. In one room, she had all her books. She called this room her "book room." + +One day, Jane found a very old book in her book room. The book was about a magic land. Jane wanted to go to the magic land. She thought about how she could go there. She knew she had to be very smart to find the way. + +Jane read more books about the magic land. She learned that she needed a special key to open a door to the magic land. She looked for the key in her house. She found it! The key was hidden under her bed. Jane was so happy. She used the key to open the door to the magic land. Because she was intelligent, she found her way back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a very wealthy boy. He had many toys and a big house. One day, Tim found a skull in his backyard. He was not scared, but he was very curious. + +Tim wanted to guess who the skull belonged to. He thought about it and guessed it was a pirate. He showed the skull to his mom and dad. They were surprised and wanted to help Tim find out more about it. + +Tim and his parents took the skull to a museum. The museum people told them it was very old. They said it was from a time long, long ago. Tim was happy to learn about the skull's story. He went home and told all his friends about it. They all thought it was very cool. +One day, a thin cat and a big dog went for a walk. They saw a small box. The cat said, "What is in the box?" The dog said, "I don't know. Let's look." + +They opened the box and saw a match. The cat said, "Let's light the match and see what happens." The dog said, "Okay, but be careful." + +The cat lit the match, and it made a big, bright light. It scared the dog and the cat. They both ran away fast. They learned to be careful with matches. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his ball and run in the park. One day, Spot saw a big box in the yard. He wanted to see what was inside the box. + +Spot found a tool in the box. The tool could take things apart. He wanted to take the box apart, so he used the tool. It was fun to use the tool, and the box came apart easily. Spot was very happy. + +After the box was taken apart, Spot found a new ball inside. He was so excited! Spot took the new ball and ran to the park. He played with the ball all day long. Spot had a great day with his new ball and tool. +One day, a girl named Mia and her mom made soup. Mia thought it was very important to make the best soup ever. They put in lots of good things like carrots, peas, and chicken. Mia was so happy to help her mom. + +Mia's friend, Tim, came over to play. They laughed and played with their toys. Then, Mia's mom said, "Time to eat the soup!" Mia told Tim, "You will love our soup. It is the best soup ever!" + +But when Tim tried the soup, he made a funny face. "Yuck! I don't like this soup," he said. Mia was sad and a little mad. She wanted Tim to like the soup too. Mia's mom had an idea. She added some more things to the soup, like corn and a little salt. + +Tim tried the soup again. This time, he smiled and said, "Now, this is the best soup ever!" Mia laughed and felt so happy. They all enjoyed the soup together. Mia learned that sometimes, even the most important soup can be made better with a little help. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a big elephant. The elephant had a big job. He had to protect all the little animals in the forest. He was a very good friend to them. + +One day, the big elephant found a delicious apple tree. All the little animals wanted to eat the apples. But there was a problem. The tree was very tall, and the little animals could not reach the apples. + +The big elephant had an idea. He used his long nose to pick the delicious apples from the tree. Then, he gave the apples to the little animals. They were all very happy. The big elephant protected his friends and helped them get the delicious apples. And they all lived happily in the big forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. Her favorite toy was a broken doll named Daisy. Daisy's style was very pretty, with a pink dress and a big bow. + +One day, Lily and Daisy went on a pretend adventure in the woods. They found a big tree with a hole in it. Lily told Daisy, "This is our secret place." They played and laughed for hours. As they played, Lily put a shiny key she found on the ground inside the tree hole for safekeeping. + +The next day, Lily and Daisy went back to the woods to play. They found a little door hidden behind some bushes. The door was locked, but Lily remembered the shiny key she hid in the tree hole. She ran back to the secret place, took the key, and tried it in the door. To her surprise, it worked! + +Behind the door, Lily and Daisy found a magical world where all the broken toys were fixed and had fun. They played with new friends and had the best adventure ever. And from that day on, Lily knew the secret place in the woods was truly magical. +One day, a little lion went to search for food. He was very hungry. He walked and walked in the big forest. + +The little lion found something to eat. It was a big, green fruit. He took a bite. "Yuck!" he said. It tasted disgusting. The little lion did not like it. + +He kept searching and found a big, juicy apple. The little lion was very happy. He ate the apple and went home to his family. They all played together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Amy. Amy had many different toys. She liked to play with them all day. One day, Amy decided to give her toys a bath. + +Amy filled a big tub with water. She put her toys in the water one by one. "Now you all will be clean," she said. Her toys liked the water and splashed around. Amy gave them an order. "Stay in line, and I will wash you one by one," she said. + +First, she bathed her teddy bear. Then, she bathed her toy car. After that, she bathed her doll. Her toys were very happy to be clean. When they were all dry, they went back to their spots. Amy loved her clean toys and played with them even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to run fast. One day, he saw a big pear tree with many yummy pears. Tim thought, "I want to eat those pears!" + +Tim ran fast to the tree. He wanted to get the pears, but he was too small. He had an idea. He would use a big stick to hit the pears down. Tim found a big stick and started to hit the tree. + +Tim hit the tree too hard. The tree began to shake. All the pears fell down and were destroyed. Tim was sad. He had no more pears to eat. The tree was hurt and had no more pears to give. Tim learned that he should be careful and not destroy things he loves. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful bird. The bird had a pretty scarf. The scarf was red and blue. The bird liked to fly and play all day. + +One day, the bird saw a big tree. The tree had many leaves. The bird wanted to shoot the leaves with a toy gun. The bird played with the toy gun and shot the leaves. The leaves fell down and the bird was happy. + +The bird flew back to its nest. The bird wore its pretty scarf. The bird was tired but happy. The bird slept and dreamed about shooting leaves again. +Once upon a time, there was a cute rabbit. The rabbit liked to eat herbs from the garden. One day, the rabbit saw a big herb in the garden. The rabbit was very happy and wanted to eat it. + +But there was a big dog in the garden too. The dog did not want the rabbit to eat the herb. The rabbit was sad and did not know what to do. The rabbit tried to relax and think of a way to get the herb. + +The rabbit thought and thought. It decided to be sneaky and take the herb when the dog was not looking. But the dog saw the rabbit and chased it away. The rabbit did not get the herb and was very sad. The moral of the story is to not be sneaky and always be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was an adventurous cat named Tom. Tom liked to play and jump all day. One day, Tom saw a pretty cat named Sue. Tom liked Sue a lot. + +Tom said to Sue, "Will you marry me?" Sue said, "Yes, I will marry you, but you must find a big sack first." Tom was happy and went to look for a big sack. + +Tom looked and looked. He found a big sack under a tree. Tom and Sue got married and put all their toys in the big sack. They played together every day and were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toy friends. One day, she had an idea. She wanted to make a delicate network with her toys. + +Lily took her toys and put them in a big circle. She said, "I love you all, let's be a network and play together!" The toys were happy and liked the idea. They all held hands and made a delicate network. + +As they played together, the delicate network became stronger. Lily loved her toy network more and more each day. They had so much fun and were always there for each other. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little boy named Tim. Tim loved to watch his dad print pictures on paper. He liked the sound the printer made. Tim also loved the big motorcycle in the garage. He wished he could ride it one day. + +One day, Tim asked his dad, "Can we print a picture of the motorcycle?" His dad smiled and said, "Yes, let's do it!" They went to the computer and found a picture of the motorcycle. Tim watched as the printer made the picture on the paper. He was so happy. + +Tim showed his friends the picture of the motorcycle. They all thought it was very cool. They played pretend, riding motorcycles around the yard. Tim was so glad he had the picture to share with his friends. He felt like a big kid with his own motorcycle. +Once upon a time, there was a shy girl named Lily. She liked to design pretty things. Lily had a special place in her house where she made her art. + +One day, Lily made a big, pretty picture. She showed it to her mom and dad. They loved her design. They said, "Lily, you are so good at this!" + +Lily felt happy. She was not shy anymore. She wanted to make more art. Her place was filled with pretty things she designed. And she shared her art with everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to hear stories. Every night, his mom would tell him a story before bed. Tim's favorite stories were about animals. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. In the park, Tim saw a deaf dog. The dog could not hear anything. Tim wanted to be friends with the deaf dog. He went close to the dog and said "hello". + +The deaf dog did not hear Tim. The dog was scared because Tim came too close. The dog barked loud. Tim was scared too. They both ran away from each other. Tim's mom saw this and came to help. She told Tim to be gentle with the deaf dog. Tim tried again, and this time, he and the dog became friends. + +From that day on, Tim and the deaf dog played together in the park. Tim learned not to scare his new friend. At night, Tim would ask his mom to tell stories about deaf dogs. Tim and the deaf dog were happy friends. +Once upon a time, there was a child. The child liked to play hide and seek. One day, the child wanted to find a cool place to hide. + +The child saw a big box. The box was cool and dark. The child thought it was a great place to hide. So, the child went inside the box to hide. + +But the box was not safe. The box fell over with the child inside. The child could not get out. The child was sad and scared. The end. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a dry triangle in his toy box. He didn't know what it was, so he went to ask his mom. "Mom, what is this?" he said, holding up the triangle. + +His mom smiled and said, "That is a triangle, Tim. It has three sides and three corners. Can you tell me what color it is?" Tim looked at the triangle and said, "It is red!" + +Tim went outside to play with his friend, Sue. He showed her the dry triangle and said, "Look what I found! It is a red triangle!" Sue was excited and said, "Wow! Can you tell me how many sides it has?" Tim was happy to tell her, "It has three sides!" + +They played with the dry triangle all day, using it as a hat, a boat, and a house for their toys. At the end of the day, Tim put the triangle back in his toy box, excited to tell his mom about all the fun he had with his new toy. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a small mushroom. The mushroom was envious of the tall trees around it. The trees could see far away, but the mushroom could only see the ground. + +One day, a little bird sat on the mushroom. The mushroom asked the bird, "Can you tell me what you see from up high in the trees?" The bird said, "I see the sun, the clouds, and many animals playing." + +The mushroom wished it could see all those things too. The bird saw the mushroom was sad and had an idea. The bird said, "I can help you see more. Hop on my back and I will fly you up high." The mushroom was so happy and thanked the bird. + +Together, they flew up high and saw the beauty of the forest. The mushroom was not envious anymore. It was happy to have a friend who could share the view with it. From that day on, the mushroom and the bird were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man named Bob. Bob liked to play golf. He would go to the park and hit the ball with his golf stick. Bob always had a big smile on his face when he played golf. + +One sunny day, a little boy named Tim saw Bob playing golf. Tim walked up to Bob and asked, "Can I play too?" Bob smiled and said, "Of course, let's play together!" They took turns hitting the golf ball and laughed together. + +After playing golf, Bob and Tim sat under a big tree. They ate apples and talked about their fun day. They both smiled and knew they made a new friend. From that day on, Bob and Tim played golf together and always had a good time. +One day, a little boy named Tim saw a small beetle. Tim did not recognize the beetle. It was a new beetle for him. He wanted to show the beetle to his mom. + +Tim was worried. He did not know if the beetle was nice or not. He wanted to be friends with the beetle. He picked up the beetle and put it in a jar. The beetle was scared. + +Tim showed the beetle to his mom. His mom said, "Don't worry, the beetle is nice." Tim was happy. He let the beetle go free. The beetle was happy too. They became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was sad because he did not have a uniform like his friends. He wanted to go to school and play with them, but he needed a uniform first. + +One day, Tim's mom said, "Let's go buy a uniform for you!" Tim was very happy. They went to the store and found a nice uniform. Tim tried it on and it fit just right. He was excited to wear it to school. + +The next day, Tim wore his new uniform to school. But when he got there, he saw his friends playing in the mud. They were having fun, but their uniforms were dirty. Tim was scared to play with them because he didn't want his new uniform to get dirty too. So, he stood alone, watching his friends play and feeling sad. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big slide there. Tim was excited and wanted to slide down it. His mom said, "Okay, Tim, you can slide down the slide, but be careful!" + +Tim climbed up the slide and sat at the top. He looked down and got scared. He called his mom and said, "Mom, it's too high!" His mom came and held his hand. Together, they slid down the slide. Tim laughed loud and was happy. + +After playing at the park, they went home. Tim's dad had cooked a yummy steak for dinner. Tim ate the steak and said, "Dad, this is the best steak ever!" His dad smiled and said, "Thank you, Tim!" Tim had a fun day at the park and a tasty dinner with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house near the woods with her mom and dad. Lily loved to play with her toys, but her favorite thing to do was go on walks in the woods with her mom and dad. + +One day, while walking in the woods, Lily saw a big log. She wanted to sit on it, but she saw a small ant. The ant was patient and tried to move the log. Lily wanted to help, but she was too small. She started to weep because she could not help her new friend. + +Lily's mom and dad saw her weep and came to see what was wrong. When they saw the ant and the log, they understood. They helped Lily move the log, and the ant was able to go on its way. Lily stopped weeping and was very happy. She learned that even when things are hard, it is always good to be patient and ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved to carry her toy bear everywhere she went. One day, Sue's mom asked her to help carry some beans from the store. Sue was excited to help her mom. + +At the store, they found a big bag of cheap beans. Sue's mom said, "Sue, can you help me carry this bag of beans?" Sue smiled and said, "Yes, Mom!" Sue tried her best to carry the big bag, but it was too heavy for her. So, her mom helped her carry the beans. + +When they got home, Sue and her mom cooked the beans for dinner. Sue was very proud that she helped her mom carry the beans from the store. She told her toy bear all about her day. Sue's mom was happy too, and they all enjoyed a yummy bean dinner together. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous boy named Tom. Tom was so big that he could lift very heavy things. One day, Tom went for a walk and saw the stars in the sky. He wanted to touch them and play with them. Tom thought that if he could lift heavy things, maybe he could lift the universe too. + +Tom reached up to the sky with his big hands. He tried to lift the universe so he could play with the stars. But the universe was too big, even for Tom. He tried and tried, but he could not lift it. + +Tom felt sad that he could not lift the universe. But then, a little bird came and sat on his shoulder. The bird told Tom that even if he could not lift the universe, he was still a very special boy. Tom smiled and felt happy again. He knew that even if he could not touch the stars, he could still look at them and enjoy their beauty. And that was enough for Tom. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly horse named Buddy. Buddy lived on a big farm with his best friend, a kind girl named Lily. They loved to play together all day long. + +One day, Lily and Buddy went for a walk in the forest. Lily had a whip in her hand to help her climb up and down the hills. Buddy was very happy and jumped around Lily as she walked. They laughed and played together, having so much fun. + +As the sun began to set, it was time to go home. Lily and Buddy walked back to the farm. When they got there, Lily put Buddy in his warm house and shut the door. She gave Buddy a big hug and said, "Goodnight, Buddy. I love you." Buddy was happy and felt loved. And they both went to sleep, dreaming of the fun they would have the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play with her toys and drink cocoa. One day, Lucy's mom made her a big cup of hot cocoa. Lucy was very happy. + +But then, Lucy's brother Tom came into the room. He saw the cocoa and wanted some too. Lucy did not want to share her cocoa with Tom. This made Tom upset. He tried to take the cocoa away from Lucy. They both started to fight. + +Mom heard the noise and came into the room. She saw Lucy and Tom fighting over the cocoa. Mom knew just what to do. She took the cocoa and separated it into two smaller cups. Now, Lucy and Tom both had their own cocoa to enjoy. They stopped fighting and were happy again. The end. +One day, Tom and Tim were playing in the kitchen. Tom wanted to mix some fruit to make a yummy drink. Tim wanted to help, too. They opened the fridge and took out some fruit. Tom said, "Let's mix the fruit together!" + +But Tim was feeling uncomfortable. He did not know how to mix the fruit. They started to argue. Tom said, "I want to mix the fruit!" Tim said, "No, I want to mix the fruit!" They were both sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, their mom came in the kitchen. She saw them arguing and said, "Why don't you both mix the fruit together?" Tom and Tim looked at each other and smiled. They mixed the fruit together and made a yummy drink. They were happy and shared the drink with their mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She had a big bucket and a small sack. One day, Sue went to the park to play. It was a gloomy day, but Sue wanted to have fun. + +At the park, Sue met a boy named Tim. Tim looked sad. Sue asked, "Why are you sad, Tim?" Tim said, "I lost my toy. Can you help me find it?" Sue wanted to help her new friend. + +Sue and Tim looked everywhere. They looked under the slide and behind the swings. Sue looked in her sack and found Tim's toy! Tim was so happy. He said, "Thank you, Sue!" They played together all day, even on the gloomy day. +Once upon a time, there was a big red fire truck. The fire truck had a useful ladder to help people. One day, the fire truck saw smoke coming from a house. The fire truck knew it had to help. + +The fire truck went to the house very fast. It used its useful ladder to help the people in the house. The people were happy and safe. The fire truck was very good at its job. + +After the fire was gone, the people thanked the fire truck. They said, "You remind us to be careful with fire." The fire truck was happy to help and keep everyone safe. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a little squirrel named Sam. Sam loved to play with his friends and find acorns. They would run, jump, and climb trees all day long. They had lots of fun together. One day, Sam found a big, shiny acorn. It was not normal; it was special. + +Sam showed the acorn to his friend, Lily the rabbit. "Look, Lily! I found a big acorn. It is not normal. What should I do with it?" asked Sam. Lily thought for a moment and said, "Let's plant it and see what happens!" + +Sam and Lily dug a hole and put the acorn inside. They covered it with dirt and watered it. Every day, they would visit the spot and take care of the acorn. Slowly, the acorn started to grow. It became a small tree, then a big tree with lots of branches. + +One day, they saw a new friend in the tree. It was a beautiful bird with colorful feathers. The bird said, "Thank you for planting the acorn. Now I have a new home!" Sam and Lily were very happy. They learned that even a not normal acorn can become something amazing. +One day, a little dog named Spot wanted to go for a walk. Spot was very excited and ran to find his leash. He wagged his tail and barked, "Let's go, let's go!" + +Spot's owner, a kind girl named Lucy, was busy doing her work. She looked at Spot and smiled. Lucy said, "Okay Spot, let me finish this and then we can go for a walk." Spot was happy to hear that and waited near the door. + +After a little while, Lucy finished her work and picked up the leash. She put it on Spot and they went outside. They walked down the busy street, saying hello to their friends. Spot was very happy and Lucy was glad she mentioned going for a walk. They had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a tall woman. She lived in a big, red house. She had many friends. Her friends were small, like cats and dogs. + +One day, the tall woman had a fun idea. She wanted to have a party. She made a list of what to include. She wrote down cake, balloons, and games. She also invited her small friends. + +At the party, the tall woman and her small friends had a great time. They ate cake, played with balloons, and played games. Everyone was happy. The tall woman and her small friends loved to have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little yellow ant. The ant wanted to get food for its family. It saw a big red apple far away. The ant thought, "That apple will be a great surprise for my family!" + +The ant walked and walked to get to the apple. It was a long way. The ant saw a big hill. It knew it had to climb the hill to get the apple. The ant thought, "I will be very tired, but I must get the apple for my family." + +The ant climbed the big hill. It was very hard. At last, the ant got to the top of the hill. There, it found the big red apple. The ant was so happy! It rolled the apple down the hill and took it to its family. The family was very happy and they all ate the apple together. The little yellow ant was a hero. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely cat named Lily. She had a soft, fluffy body that everyone loved to pet. Lily lived in a small house with her best friend, a little girl named Sue. + +One day, Sue decided to play a game with Lily. She said, "Lily, I will hide and you have to guess where I am!" Lily was excited to play the game. Sue went to hide and Lily started to look for her. + +Lily looked in many places. She looked under the bed, behind the door, and in the closet. Finally, she found Sue hiding behind a big chair. Lily was so happy that she guessed right! Sue laughed and said, "You found me, Lily! You are so smart!" They both had lots of fun playing the game all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Tom. Tom lived in a small house with his best friend, a motor car named Max. Tom loved to sleep all day, while Max liked to go fast. They were very different, but they liked each other a lot. + +One sunny day, Max said to Tom, "Let's go play outside! I can shoot fast like a rocket!" Tom yawned and said, "Okay, let's go!" So, they went outside to play together. Tom climbed on Max's back and they started to go fast. Tom felt the wind on his face and he liked it. + +As they played, they saw their friend, a little bird named Sue. Sue was flying high in the sky. Max said, "Look, Tom! Sue can shoot up high too!" Tom and Max watched Sue fly and they all played together. They had a fun day, and even lazy Tom was happy to play outside with his friends. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary town, there lived a boy named Tom. Tom liked to look at the trees and watch the seasons change. In the spring, the trees had pretty flowers. In the summer, they had green leaves. In the fall, the leaves turned orange and red. In the winter, the trees were covered with snow. + +One day, Tom saw a sad-looking tree. It did not change with the seasons. Tom asked the tree, "Why are you so sad?" The tree replied, "I am sad because I do not change like the other trees. I am always the same." + +Tom wanted to help the tree. He thought and thought about what to do. Then, he had an idea. He would paint the tree to look like the other trees. In the spring, he painted flowers on the tree. In the summer, he painted green leaves. In the fall, he painted orange and red leaves. In the winter, he painted snow on the tree. + +But one day, when Tom was painting the tree, he fell down. He got hurt very badly. The tree felt sorry for Tom. The moral of the story is: do not try to change others, but love them for who they are. +Once upon a time, there was a big, mighty dog named Max. Max was very strong and loved to play outside. One day, Max found a small, shiny box in the grass. He was very curious about what was inside the box. + +Max opened the box and saw lots of colorful cereal. He had never seen cereal like this before. It was so pretty and smelled so good. Max wanted to taste the cereal, but he thought about his friend, the little girl named Lily. + +Max decided to take the cereal to Lily. When he gave the box to her, Lily was so happy! She hugged Max and gave him a big kiss on his nose. They sat down together and shared the yummy cereal. + +From that day on, Max and Lily enjoyed their time together, eating the special cereal and playing in the sun. They were the best of friends, and Max was always a mighty and helpful dog. +Once upon a time, there was a big and strong bear named Benny. Benny loved to stay in his cozy cave all day long. One day, his friend, a little rabbit named Rosie, came to visit him. + +"Hey Benny, do you want to come outside and play with me?" asked Rosie. + +"No, I want to nap. I am very tired," replied Benny. + +Rosie felt sad that Benny didn't want to play with her. But she understood that sometimes we all need to take a nap to feel better. So she decided to stay with Benny until he woke up. They both took a nap together and when they woke up, they felt refreshed and happy. Benny realized that he had a good friend who cared about him and he promised to play with Rosie next time she visited. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey. The monkey loved to eat bananas. One day, the monkey found an icy banana. The monkey was so happy! The monkey ate the icy banana and then went to sleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swing at the park with her mommy. They would go every day and have so much fun. One day, Lily's mommy brought her some cereal to eat while they swung. Lily thought it was yummy. + +But then, a boy came and started being mean to Lily. He said her swing was stupid and she was stupid for liking it. Lily felt sad and didn't want to swing anymore. But her mommy told her that the boy was just being mean and that she should ignore him. So, Lily got back on her swing and had fun again, forgetting all about the boy's stupid words. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sing and dance. He would always put on shows for his family and friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him that there was going to be a stage at the park. Timmy was so happy because he could finally perform for a big audience. + +When they got to the park, Timmy saw the stage and ran towards it. He started singing and dancing and everyone loved it. They clapped and cheered for him. After the show, a kind lady came up to Timmy and gave him a generous piece of candy. Timmy enjoyed the candy so much that he thanked the lady and shared some with his mom. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that he loved performing on stage and making people happy. He would always remember the generous lady who gave him candy and how much he enjoyed it. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pink scarf everywhere she went. One day, she lost her scarf in the park. She looked and looked, but she couldn't find it. + +Lily asked her friend Timmy if he had seen her scarf. Timmy said he hadn't seen it, but he promised to help her look for it. They searched all over the park, but the scarf was nowhere to be found. + +Lily started to feel sad and said, "I hate losing my scarf. It's my favorite." Timmy was honest and said, "I'm sorry we couldn't find it. But don't worry, we can get you a new one!" Lily smiled and felt better knowing she had a good friend like Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friend Timmy were playing when they saw a monster! The monster was big and green and had sharp teeth. + +Lily said, "Timmy, we have to catch the monster!" + +Timmy was excited and said, "How are we going to catch it?" + +Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's make a trap with a big box and some string. When the monster goes inside, we can pull the string and catch it!" + +So, they made the trap and waited for the monster to come. After a while, the monster walked right into the trap! Lily and Timmy pulled the string and caught the monster. They were so excited and happy that they caught the monster together. From that day on, they were known as the brave monster catchers. +Once upon a time, there was a big car. The car was red and had four wheels. The car could drive very fast on the road. The driver of the car was a man who liked to drive around and see new things. + +One day, the man got very hungry. He stopped at a restaurant and ordered some spaghetti. The spaghetti was very long and tasty. The man ate all of it and felt very full. + +After eating, the man got back into his car and continued to drive. He saw a wide river and decided to stop and take a picture. The river was very pretty and the man was happy he stopped to see it. Then, he got back in his car and drove away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He liked to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Timmy and his friend went on a walk. They walked up a big hill and saw a cliff. The cliff was very tall and rocky. Timmy's friend was scared, but Timmy wanted to climb it. + +Timmy started to climb up the cliff. His friend tried to stop him, but Timmy didn't listen. Suddenly, Timmy slipped and fell. He broke his arm and it turned pale. His friend called for help and Timmy had to go to the hospital. Timmy learned that it's important to listen to your friends and be careful when you climb. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her family. One day, she found a heavy rock on the sand. She tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy for her. + +Lily wanted to keep the rock, but her mom said she couldn't carry it all the way home. Lily was sad, but she knew she had to accept her mom's decision. + +As they walked away from the beach, Lily looked back at the rock. She felt a little sad, but she was happy to have had a fun day at the beach with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived by the sea. One day, she went to the beach and saw a dolphin swimming in the water. The dolphin was very happy and kept jumping out of the water. + +Lily said to the dolphin, "Hello, dolphin! You are so pretty. Can I listen to you sing?" + +The dolphin replied, "Of course you can! I love to sing for my friends." + +As the dolphin sang, Lily clapped her hands and smiled. But then, another girl came to the beach and wanted to play with the dolphin too. The dolphin said, "I'm sorry, but I can only play with one person at a time. It's not fair to be selfish and leave someone out." + +Lily understood and said, "That's okay. I had fun listening to you sing. Maybe we can all play together later." And with that, Lily went home happy, knowing she had made a new friend in the dolphin. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a pink snake slithering on the ground. She was scared and ran inside to tell her mommy. + +"Mommy, mommy, there's a pink snake outside!" Lily exclaimed. + +"Don't worry, sweetie. Let's go outside and see if we can find it," her mommy said. + +They went outside and looked for the pink snake. Suddenly, they saw it sitting on a tree branch. Lily's mommy carefully caught the snake and put it in a safe place. From that day on, Lily learned to be brave and not be afraid of snakes anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read her favorite book every night before bed. It was a famous book about a little rabbit who went on adventures. + +One day, Lily's mommy promised to take her to the library to find more books to read. Lily was so excited! She put on her favorite dress and ran to the car with her mommy. + +At the library, Lily found so many books to choose from. She picked out a few and promised her mommy she would read them all. Lily was so happy to have new books to read and couldn't wait to go on new adventures with her favorite characters. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with blocks. She built tall towers and knocked them down. One day, Lily's little brother came and messed up her tower. Lily got angry and said, "You are disgusting, go away!" + +Her brother ran away and accidentally knocked over a vase. Lily's mom got mad and said, "You need to clean up this mess!" Her brother didn't want to clean up, so he tried to escape. But Lily stopped him and said, "Don't escape! We need to clean up together." They worked together and cleaned up the mess. From that day on, Lily and her brother played with blocks together and never fought again. +Once upon a time, there was a big train that chugged along the tracks. It was enormous and made a loud noise. The train had many cars that carried lots of things like toys, food, and clothes. + +One day, the train came to a hill and started to tremble. The passengers on board felt scared, but the train driver knew what to do. He slowed down the train and made it up the hill safely. + +After that, the train continued on its journey, passing through fields and towns. The passengers were happy and the train driver was proud. They all knew that they had been on an exciting adventure on the enormous train. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the water with his friends. One day, Ducky and his friends decided to go on an adventure. They built a big raft out of sticks and leaves. They sailed down the river, singing and laughing. + +As they went further down the river, it started to get dark. Ducky was scared, but his friends told him not to worry. They clapped their wings and sang louder to make him feel better. Suddenly, they saw a bright light in the distance. It was a big bonfire! They paddled their raft to the shore and met some friendly animals who were having a party. Ducky and his friends had a great time dancing and eating yummy snacks. + +When it was time to go home, Ducky was sad to leave his new friends. But he was happy that he had such a fun adventure with his old friends on the raft. They sailed back home, clapping their wings and singing all the way. Ducky went to sleep with a big smile on his face, dreaming of his next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He loved to play in the forest with his animal friends. One day, the bear found a big box with a lock on it. He wanted to see what was inside, but he couldn't open it. So, he asked his friends for help. + +The rabbit tried to pick the lock with a carrot, but it didn't work. The squirrel tried to climb on top of the box to see inside, but he couldn't reach. Finally, the bird had an idea. She flew up and covered the lock with her feathers. The lock magically opened! + +Inside the box, the bear found a big surprise. It was a delicious honey cake! He shared it with all his friends and they had a big party in the forest. From that day on, the bear and his friends always looked for new adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to follow cars. She would run after them and wave her arms, hoping the drivers would wave back. One day, she saw a big, red automobile drive by her house. It looked so fancy and fast that she decided to follow it. + +As she ran after the car, she saw a man inside who looked very thoughtful. He was staring straight ahead and didn't seem to notice her. Lily kept running, hoping to catch up to him. But then, she saw the car turn a corner and disappear. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't follow the car anymore. She went back home and told her mom about the red automobile. Her mom warned her not to follow cars anymore because it was dangerous. But Lily didn't listen. + +The next day, Lily saw the same red automobile drive by her house again. She couldn't resist following it once more. She ran after the car, but this time, she didn't see the big truck coming from the other direction. The truck hit the car, and Lily saw the man inside get hurt. She realized that following cars wasn't a good idea after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little child named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his blue ball. He would throw it up in the air and catch it. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his ball. He threw it too hard and it went over the fence. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a kind man came over and asked Timmy what was wrong. Timmy told him about his ball. The man said he would help Timmy get his ball back. They went to the gate and the man opened it. He went inside and came back out with Timmy's blue ball! Timmy was so happy and thanked the man. They played catch together for a little while before it was time for Timmy to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her friends. One day, Lily started to feel sick. Her chest hurt and she had a hard time breathing. Her mommy took her to the doctor, who said that she had a harsh cold. + +Lily had to stay inside for a while to get better. Her friends came to visit her and brought her toys and books to read. But Lily was sad because she couldn't play outside with them. She missed the fresh air and the feeling of the sun on her face. + +One day, Lily's mommy brought her a big jar of honey. She told Lily that the honey would help spread the germs in her lungs go away. Lily didn't like the taste of the honey, but she ate it all up because she wanted to get better. After a few days, Lily's cough went away and she felt much better. She was so happy to be able to play outside with her friends again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pony named Sparky. One day, Lily went to the barn to see Sparky, but she noticed something strange. The barn was smelly! She looked around and saw that Sparky had made a big mess. + +Lily went to get a broom to clean up the mess, but she accidentally dropped it. The broom hit a button and a big door started to open. It was a door to a secret room! Inside, Lily found a magical zipper. She decided to try it out and zipped it up and down. + +Suddenly, Sparky started to talk! He said, "Wow, Lily! That zipper is amazing!" From that day on, Lily and Sparky had many adventures using the magical zipper. And they always made sure to clean up after themselves so the barn wouldn't get smelly again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy sword that he loved to play with. He thought it was a beautiful weapon. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his sword. + +While he was playing, he saw a man with a big weapon. The man started to shout at Timmy and told him to go away. Timmy got scared and ran away. + +Later that day, Timmy heard shouting again. This time, it was coming from his house. He ran inside and saw the man with the big weapon. The man took Timmy's toy sword and broke it. Timmy was sad and cried. + +From that day on, Timmy never played with weapons again. He learned that shouting and weapons can hurt people and make them sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to search for treasures in her backyard. One day, she found a shiny rock and decided to poke it with a stick. + +As she poked the rock, she noticed it started to glow. Lily thought she had found something very special and creative. She was so excited to show her parents. + +But as she ran towards the house, she tripped and the rock fell out of her hand. The rock shattered into a million pieces and Lily was heartbroken. She searched and searched for the pieces, but could not find them all. + +Lily learned a hard lesson that day, that sometimes things can break and cannot be fixed. She was sad, but knew that she would always remember her creative treasure hunt in the backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play with his baseball. One day, he went to the park and started playing with his ball. But then, a big dog came and took his ball away! Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +He saw a man with a big scale and asked him if he could weigh the dog. The man said yes and they put the dog on the scale. It was very heavy! Timmy realized that he couldn't get his ball back by himself, so he went to his mom for help. + +His mom came to the park and saw the dog with the ball. She knew the dog's owner and asked him to give the ball back to Timmy. The owner said sorry and gave the ball back. Timmy was very happy and thanked his mom. They went home and had some spicy pizza for dinner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. This bird was not like any other bird. It could soar high up in the sky. It loved to fly over the country and see all the trees and houses below. + +One day, the bird met another bird. This bird was very ordinary. It could not soar like the first bird. But they became friends anyway. They would play together and explore the country. + +The first bird would always show the ordinary bird how to soar. And the ordinary bird would show the first bird how to have fun in the trees. They were the best of friends, even though they were different. + +One day, they found a big tree in the middle of the country. They climbed up to the top and looked out at all the other trees and houses. They realized that even though they were different, they both loved to explore and have fun. And that was all that mattered. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant was very small, but it was also very strong. The ant liked to carry big things, like crumbs and leaves. + +One day, the ant saw a big piece of bread. The ant needed to carry the bread back to its home, but the bread was too big and not flexible. The ant tried and tried, but it couldn't carry the bread. + +Then, the ant saw a piece of string. The ant had an idea! It used the string to tie the bread into a smaller, more flexible shape. Now the ant could carry the bread back to its home. The ant was happy and proud of its clever idea. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly grandma who loved going on holiday. One day, she went to the beach with her granddaughter, Lily. They played in the sand and swam in the sea. + +After a while, the grandma got tired and said, "Lily, can you lift me up? I want to see the view from up high." Lily happily lifted her grandma up and they looked out at the beautiful ocean. + +As they were walking back to their towels, the grandma said, "Thank you for lifting me, Lily. You're such a strong girl." Lily smiled and replied, "I love spending time with you, grandma. Can we go on holiday again soon?" The grandma nodded and they both felt happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she went outside to play and it was very cold. She put on her warm coat and felt comfortable. + +Lily saw her friend, Timmy, playing with his sled. She said, "Hi Timmy, can I play too?" Timmy said, "Sure Lily, let's go!" They went up the hill and Timmy slid down on his sled. Lily tried too, but her sled hit a rock and she fell off. + +Timmy asked, "Are you okay?" Lily said, "Yes, I'm okay, but my hands are freezing." Timmy said, "Let's go inside and warm up." They went inside and Lily said, "Thank you, Timmy. You are a good friend." Timmy smiled and said, "No problem, Lily. A friend always helps another friend in need." Lily felt happy and warm inside. She said, "That's a good word, Timmy. Friend." +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toy boat in the bathtub. One day, Lily's boat got stuck in the drain and she couldn't get it out. It made her sad and she cried. + +Her dad heard her crying and came to see what was wrong. Lily told him about her boat and how it was stuck. Her dad tried to get it out but he couldn't. + +Then, Lily's dad had an idea. He told Lily that he would lend her his big boat to play with in the port. Lily was very happy and thanked her dad. + +They went to the port and Lily had so much fun playing with the big boat. But, she had to be careful because the water was very dangerous and she could fall in. + +After a while, Lily's dad had to go home. He told Lily to be careful and not to go too far out in the water. Lily promised to be careful and thanked her dad again for lending her the big boat. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny was very weak and couldn't hop around like the other bunnies. One day, a kind bear saw the little bunny and wanted to help. The bear wrapped the bunny in a warm blanket and gave the bunny a kiss on the nose. The bunny felt so happy and loved. From that day on, the bunny had a new friend who would always be there to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma's home because it was so impressive. One day, Lily asked her mom if they could visit grandma's home. "Can we go to grandma's home?" she asked. + +Her mom replied, "Yes, we can visit grandma's home today." + +Lily was so happy to hear that. She loved to see the impressive garden and play with her grandma's dog. When they arrived at grandma's home, Lily ran to the door and knocked. Her grandma opened the door and said, "Hello Lily, welcome home!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride the subway with her mom. They would always sit by the window and watch the world go by. + +One day, as they were riding the subway, Lily saw a man who couldn't hear. He was holding a sign that said "I am deaf." Lily asked her mom what that meant, and her mom explained that the man couldn't hear anything. + +As they got off the subway, Lily noticed a shiny penny on the ground. She wanted to pick it up, but it was too far away. She tried to reach for it, but she couldn't. Just then, the man who couldn't hear walked by and saw the penny. He picked it up and gave it to Lily with a smile. + +Lily was so happy that the man helped her reach the penny. She learned that even though the man couldn't hear, he was still kind and helpful. From that day on, Lily always looked out for ways to help others, just like the man on the subway. +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 to play with her friends. + +While they were playing, Lily's friend Johnny pulled out a colorful knife from his pocket. Lily was scared and asked, "What are you going to do with that knife?" + +Johnny replied, "Don't worry, I just like to look at it. My dad gave it to me as a present." + +Lily didn't feel safe and decided to go home. When she got home, she told her mom what had happened. Her mom told her that she should always be careful and pray for safety. From that day on, Lily always prayed before leaving the house and made sure to stay away from knives. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat ice cream and her mom kept it in the fridge. One day, Lily wanted ice cream but the fridge was empty. She asked her mom to buy more but her mom said they didn't have enough money. + +Lily got sad and started to weep. She wanted ice cream so badly. She decided to take matters into her own hands and climbed onto a chair to reach the fridge. She opened it and saw a jar of money. She took the money and bought herself ice cream. + +But when her mom found out, she was very angry. She told Lily that it was wrong to take things that didn't belong to her and that she needed to be patient and wait for things. Lily felt bad and promised to never do it again. The moral of the story is that it's important to be patient and not take things that don't belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Max. Max loved to play and run around. One day, Max was playing in the living room and he accidentally knocked over the TV. The TV broke and Max's owner was very sad. + +Max knew he had to make things right. He went outside and found a big blanket. He brought the blanket inside and covered the broken TV with it. Max's owner was surprised and happy to see that the TV was covered and safe. + +From that day on, Max learned to be more careful when playing around the TV. He also learned that sometimes, covering things up can help make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat strawberries, they were her favorite fruit. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and saw a big tree. She asked her mom if they could hang from the tree like monkeys. Her mom said yes and they climbed up the tree. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise and looked down. She saw a bird flying away with her basket of strawberries! Lily was sad that the bird took her strawberries. Her mom told her not to worry and they went to buy more strawberries from the store. + +When they got home, Lily helped her mom make a strawberry cake. She was happy again because she got to eat more strawberries. They hung out in the kitchen and ate the cake together. It was a fun day at the park and Lily learned that even if something bad happens, there's always a way to make it better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a fence that was very tall and made of wood. She decided to twist her body and try to climb over it. But she couldn't do it, so she decided to play a game of tag with her friends instead. + +As they were playing, they saw a busy bee buzzing around the flowers. They watched as it collected nectar and flew away. Lily and her friends decided to follow the bee to see where it was going. They ran through the grass and over the hills, until they found a big tree with lots of flowers. + +The bee flew into a hole in the tree, and the children were amazed. They had never seen anything like it before. They decided to come back the next day and bring some honey to leave for the bee. From that day on, Lily and her friends would visit the bee and the tree every day, and they felt very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was always restless and couldn't sit still for long. One day, Tweety was flying around and saw a big tree with lots of branches. Tweety decided to rest there for a while. + +As Tweety was resting, a big gust of wind blew and some ash from a nearby fire flew onto the tree. Tweety didn't notice and continued to rest. + +Later that day, Tweety flew away and didn't realize that some of the ash had stuck to its feathers. When Tweety landed on another tree, the ash caught fire and Tweety couldn't fly away. + +Sadly, Tweety couldn't escape the fire and something bad happened. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big animal called a rhinoceros. He was very strong and had a big horn on his nose. One day, the rhinoceros decided to play a game of hide and seek with his friends. He found a good spot to hide behind a big tree. His friends looked for him but they couldn't find him because he was hidden so well. + +After a while, the rhinoceros got tired of hiding and wanted to come out. But he realized he was stuck! He had put himself in a tight spot and couldn't get out. He called for help and his friends came to rescue him. They pushed and pulled until the rhinoceros was free. + +From that day on, the rhinoceros learned that it's not always good to hide in hidden places. He decided to play in open spaces where his friends could always see him. And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear a big, wide bow in her hair. One day, she went to the park to play with her friend, Timmy. Timmy saw her bow and asked, "Lily, where did you get your pretty bow?" + +Lily smiled and said, "My mommy gave it to me. Do you like it, Timmy?" Timmy nodded and said, "Yes, it's very pretty. Can I ask you a question, Lily?" + +"Sure, Timmy! What is your question?" asked Lily. + +Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "Do you think I could wear a bow like yours?" + +Lily giggled and said, "Of course, Timmy! Let's go ask my mommy if she has an extra bow for you." So, they ran to Lily's mommy and asked her for another bow. She gave Timmy a blue bow that was just as wide as Lily's. They both wore their bows proudly and played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and talk on the phone with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy told her that she had to mail a letter at the post office. + +Lily wanted to help her mommy, so she put on her shoes and went with her to the post office. When they got there, they saw a long line of people waiting to mail their letters. Lily's mommy was not organized and forgot to bring a stamp, so they had to go back home to get one. + +When they got back to the post office, the line was even longer. Lily got bored and started playing with her toys. Suddenly, she heard her mommy talking to someone on the phone. Her mommy sounded very upset. + +Lily asked her mommy what was wrong, and her mommy said that she had lost an important document that was supposed to be mailed. Lily felt sad for her mommy and wished she could help. But it was too late, the document was lost forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the snow with her friends. One day, Lily woke up and looked outside. She saw that the snow had changed! It was now wet and slushy, not fluffy and fun like before. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't play in the snow anymore. She decided to ask her mom why the snow had changed. Her mom explained that the sun had come out and melted the snow. + +Lily learned that things can change quickly and sometimes we can't control it. She also learned that even though something may be distant or far away, it can still affect us. From then on, Lily made sure to enjoy the snow while it lasted and appreciate it before it changed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a man playing a flute and it sounded so beautiful. She asked him if she could try playing it too. + +The man smiled and said, "Sure, but be careful with it. It's very special to me." Lily tried playing the flute, but it was hard for her to make a sound. The man said, "Don't worry, it takes time to learn. Just keep practicing and you'll get better." + +Lily practiced every day and soon she could play a tune on the flute. She was so happy and proud of herself. She went back to the man and said, "Thank you for letting me play your flute. It's so dependable and sounds so pretty." The man smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you enjoyed it." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in circles. One day, while she was dancing, she saw a silly worm wriggling on the ground. + +Lily stopped dancing and said, "Hello Mr. Worm, why are you being so silly?" + +The worm replied, "I'm practicing my dance moves. Do you want to dance with me?" + +Lily giggled and said, "Sure, let's dance together!" So, Lily and the worm danced together and had so much fun. From that day on, Lily would often visit the worm and they would dance together, making each other laugh with their silly moves. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures with her crayons. One day, she went to the park and saw her friend Sarah playing with a shiny new toy. Lily felt jealous and wanted the toy too. + +She went up to Sarah and said, "Can I have your toy, please?" Sarah replied, "No, sorry. It's mine." Lily felt sad and went home. She looked up at the sky and said, "Universe, please give me that toy." + +The universe didn't hear her request and Lily felt even sadder. She went to bed that night feeling upset. The next day, Lily went back to the park and saw that Sarah wasn't there. She saw the shiny toy on the ground and picked it up. But then, she heard Sarah's mom calling out for her. She realized that Sarah had lost her toy and was now crying. + +Lily felt guilty and knew she had to return the toy to Sarah. She ran to Sarah's house and gave it back to her. Sarah was happy to have her toy back, but Lily felt bad for wanting it in the first place. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cricket named Jim. He liked to sleep all day and didn't want to do anything else. One day, he was lying on a leaf when a little girl named Lily saw him. + +"Hello, Mr. Cricket! What are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I'm just resting," replied Jim. + +"But you're so lazy. You should get up and play with me," said Lily. + +"I don't want to play. I just want to sleep," said Jim. + +Lily was sad that Jim didn't want to play with her, but she decided to leave him alone. Later that day, Jim realized that he was lonely and bored. He decided to get up and join Lily in playing. From then on, Jim wasn't lazy anymore and he had lots of fun with his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because it was her birthday, and she knew her parents had a special present for her. She waited and waited, but the present didn't come. Lily started to feel anxious and worried that she wouldn't get a present at all. + +Suddenly, there was a loud knock on the door. Lily's parents had finally come home with her present! But as they opened the box, they realized the present was broken. Lily started to tremble with sadness and disappointment. + +Her parents felt terrible and didn't know what to do. But then they had an idea. They took Lily to the toy store and let her pick out any toy she wanted. Lily's face lit up with joy and she forgot all about the broken present. From that day on, Lily knew that even when things don't go as planned, there's always a way to make it better. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Jack. Jack was playing in the park when he met a new friend. Jack and his new friend played together and had lots of fun. Jack's new friend said, "Imagine we could fly like birds!" Jack was so happy and said, "Yes, let's imagine that!" + +Suddenly, Jack's new friend had an idea. He said, "Let's jump off the swings and see if we can fly!" Jack thought it sounded like a fun game, so he agreed. They climbed up on the swings and jumped off. But they didn't fly like birds. They fell down and got hurt. + +Jack's new friend started crying and said, "I'm so stupid! Why did I think we could fly?" Jack tried to comfort him, but it was too late. Jack's new friend had hurt himself badly and had to go to the hospital. Jack felt very sad and wished they had just kept imagining instead of doing something dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big race happening in the park. The racers were very fast and they ran very wide. Lily wanted to join the race too, so she put on her cute shoes and went to the starting line. + +At first, Lily was very slow and she was behind all the other racers. But she didn't give up, she kept running and running. As she was getting closer to the finish line, she saw a butterfly flying in front of her. She thought the butterfly was very cute, but she didn't want to lose the race. + +Suddenly, the butterfly landed on the nose of the racer who was in front of Lily. The racer got scared and stopped running. Lily saw her chance and ran past the racer, winning the race! From that day on, Lily knew that even though she was small, she could still win big races. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to visit her friend, Timmy. When she got there, Timmy gave her a lollipop. It was sweet and delicious! + +Lily asked, "Can I have another lollipop, Timmy?" + +Timmy said, "Sorry, I don't have any more sweet lollipops. The only one I have left is bitter." + +Lily tried the bitter lollipop and made a funny face. "Ew, it's not yummy like the other one," she said. + +Timmy laughed and said, "I know, but it's still fun to try new things. Thanks for visiting me, Lily!" +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the forest. She loved to pick pears from the trees. She saw a big, juicy pear and reached for it. Suddenly, a big, scary wolf appeared and scared her. + +The wolf said, "Give me your pear, little girl." + +Lily was scared and said, "Please don't hurt me, Mr. Wolf. I will pray for you to be gentle." + +The wolf laughed and said, "I don't need your prayers. Give me the pear!" + +Lily gave the pear to the wolf and ran away. She was sad because she lost her pear and was scared of the wolf. She went home and told her mother what happened. Her mother hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We will pray for the wolf to be gentle and not hurt anyone else." + +The next day, Lily went back to the forest and saw the wolf again. This time, he was sleeping. She took her chance and grabbed her pear back. But as she was running away, she tripped and fell. The pear rolled away and got lost. Lily cried and prayed for the wolf to be gentle and help her find her pear. But the wolf was gone and the pear was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom told him that he would receive a surprise in the mail. Timmy was very excited and waited every day for the mailman to come. + +One day, the mailman finally came and gave Timmy a package. Inside the package was a toy car that could light up and make sparkly lights. Timmy was so happy and couldn't wait to play with it. He thought it was the coolest toy he had ever seen. + +Timmy's dad came home from work and saw the silly look on Timmy's face. He asked Timmy what was making him so happy. Timmy showed him the toy car that he had received in the mail. Timmy's dad thought it was a great toy and they both played with it together. It was a fun and silly day for Timmy and his dad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her friends. One day, she found a dirty old box in her backyard. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Timmy. + +"Look what I found!" Lily exclaimed. + +"What is it?" Timmy asked. + +"I have no idea," Lily replied. "But maybe we can open it and see what's inside." + +They opened the box and found a glowing toy inside. It was a little car that lit up in the dark. + +"Wow, it's so cool!" Timmy said. + +Lily had an idea. "Let's clean the car and play with it outside tonight. It will glow in the dark and we can have a race!" + +They spent the rest of the day cleaning the car and when night fell, they had a fun race under the stars with their glowing toy car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her toys. One day, she saw her friend Timmy passing by. + +"Hi Timmy, do you want to play with me?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, I do!" replied Timmy. + +Lily wanted to show Timmy her new toy, but she accidentally dropped it and it broke into little pieces. + +"Oh no, my toy is broken!" cried Lily. + +"Don't worry, Lily. You can borrow my toy instead," said Timmy. + +"Thank you, Timmy! You're so kind," said Lily. + +After they played for a while, Lily's mom called them inside for some juice. She gave them each a glass of juice, but Lily's glass was wet on the outside. + +"Mom, can you please give me a dry glass?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, sweetie," said her mom. + +Lily and Timmy sat at the table, sipping their juice and talking about their favorite toys. They both had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to drink milk every day. One day, Mittens saw a little mouse and chased after it. The mouse ran into a trap and Mittens got stuck too. + +A little girl saw Mittens and tried to help. She said, "Don't worry, Mittens, I'll get you out." She tried to free Mittens, but it was too late. Suddenly, the trap closed and Mittens couldn't move. + +The little girl felt sad and started to cry. She said, "I'm sorry, Mittens. I wish I could help you." Mittens looked at the little girl and meowed. The little girl applauded and said, "You're a brave cat, Mittens. I'll never forget you." + +Sadly, Mittens never made it out of the trap. But the little girl always remembered her chubby friend who loved milk and was brave until the end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Brownie. Brownie was feeling very cold because it was snowing outside. He wanted to find a warm place to stay. + +Brownie saw a little girl named Lily who was playing outside. He asked Lily if he could hug her to keep warm. Lily hugged Brownie and they both felt happy. + +Brownie then saw a soccer ball and asked Lily what it was. Lily told Brownie that it was a goal. Brownie wanted to play with the goal, so Lily showed him how to kick the ball into the goal. Brownie was very good at it and they had fun playing together. + +After playing for a while, Brownie felt warm and happy. He thanked Lily for being his friend and giving him a hug. Brownie decided to go back to his cave and take a nap. He dreamed about playing with Lily and kicking the ball into the goal. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a reliable friend, his shadow. They would play together every day. One day, Timmy's shadow disappeared. Timmy looked everywhere, but he couldn't find his shadow. + +Timmy started to cry. His mom asked, "Why are you crying, Timmy?" Timmy said, "My shadow is gone." His mom said, "Don't worry, it will come back." + +Days went by, and Timmy's shadow didn't come back. Timmy was very sad. One day, Timmy saw his shadow playing with another boy. Timmy was so angry that he ran over to his shadow and tried to grab it. But his hand went right through the shadow because it wasn't real. Timmy realized that his shadow had left him for good. Timmy was left alone and sad, without his reliable friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to take care of her plants. She would water them every day and make sure they had enough sunlight. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend was very careless and didn't watch where she was going. She accidentally stepped on Lily's favorite plant and it disappeared. + +Lily was very sad and started to cry. Her friend saw how upset she was and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to make your plant disappear. Can I help you find a new one?" + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. She was happy that her friend wanted to help. Together, they went to the store and picked out a new plant. Lily's friend promised to be more careful from now on and never make her plants disappear again. From that day on, they both took care of the plant together and watched it grow big and strong. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a funny clown named Bobo. He wore a big red nose and a colorful hat. Bobo loved making people laugh and smile. One day, he had a show to perform but he couldn't find his veil. + +Bobo looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. He felt sad and worried. But then, his friend Timmy came to support him. Timmy told Bobo that he didn't need the veil to be funny. + +Bobo felt much better and went on stage without the veil. He made silly faces and did funny tricks. Everyone laughed and clapped. Bobo was happy that he had such a good friend to support him. +Once upon a time, there was a happy pilot named Jack. Jack flew a big plane that could bounce up and down in the sky. The plane was very flexible and could move in many ways. + +One day, Jack took some kids on a ride in his plane. The kids were so excited to bounce in the sky. Jack made the plane go up and down, side to side, and all around. The kids laughed and screamed with joy. + +As they flew, Jack saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. He bounced the plane up to get closer to it. The kids were amazed by the colors. They thanked Jack for the fun ride and the beautiful sight. Jack was happy to make them smile. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily who loved to play at the beach. One day, she found a jellyfish on the sand. She picked it up and held it in her hands. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a jellyfish!" Lily said excitedly. + +"Be careful, Lily. Jellyfish can sting you," her mom warned. + +Lily gently put the jellyfish back in the water and watched it swim away. "Bye-bye, jellyfish!" she said with a smile. + +From that day on, Lily always looked for jellyfish at the beach, but she never held them again. She knew that they were better off in the water where they could swim freely. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big box that he loved to play with. He would sit in the box and pretend he was driving a car. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. His friend was a little girl named Sally. Sally wanted to play with the box too, but it was too small for both of them to sit in. + +Timmy had an idea. He said, "Let's see if we can fit in the box together!" Sally thought that was a great idea. They both tried to sit in the box at the same time, but it was too small. They tried again and again, but it just wouldn't work. + +Then, Timmy had another idea. He said, "Let's take turns sitting in the box!" Sally thought that was a great idea too. They took turns sitting in the box and pretending they were driving a car. They had so much fun together and they both fit in the box, just not at the same time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy and daddy took her to a restaurant. Lily was very excited to eat yummy food. But after eating, she felt very sleepy. + +Lily's mommy said, "Lily, it's time to go home now. You need to wake up and walk." + +Lily said, "But I'm so sleepy. Can I sleep here?" + +"No, we can't sleep here. It's not good to sleep in a restaurant," said Daddy. + +Lily didn't want to go home, but she knew she had to. As they walked out of the restaurant, Lily saw a sign that said, "No running or shouting. If you do, we will punish you." + +Lily asked, "What does punish mean?" + +"It means if you do something bad, you will get in trouble," said Mommy. + +Lily promised to be good and not get punished. She felt happy and proud to be a good girl. +Once upon a time, there was a nice dog named Max. Max loved to go for walks with his owner. One day, they went for a walk and Max saw a squirrel. Max wanted to chase the squirrel, but his owner said no and Max nodded his head to show he understood. + +As they continued walking, Max's owner noticed that Max's buckle was loose. She stopped and fixed it for him. Max was happy and licked his owner's face to say thank you. + +After their walk, Max and his owner went home and Max took a nap. He dreamed about chasing squirrels and getting lots of pets from his owner. When he woke up, he was ready for another walk. Max wagged his tail and his owner knew he was excited. They went for another walk and Max saw the same squirrel. He wanted to chase it again, but he remembered what his owner said and just nodded his head instead. +Once upon a time, there was a big gray elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to eat oranges and play in the mud. One day, Ellie was walking in the jungle when she saw a tree. She wanted to eat the oranges on the tree, but the tree was too tall. So, Ellie decided to lean against the tree and try to reach the oranges. + +As Ellie was leaning against the tree, she heard a noise. It was a little bird named Billy. Billy was orange and he was stuck in the tree. Ellie used her big trunk to help Billy get out of the tree. Billy was so happy that he gave Ellie an orange as a thank you gift. Ellie was so happy and she ate the orange right away. From that day on, Ellie and Billy became best friends and they always played together in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to play outside in her garden. She liked to swing on her swing and pick flowers. One day, Lily saw a vine growing on her fence. The vine was green and long. Lily thought it was pretty. She asked her mom if she could keep it. Her mom replied, "Yes, you can keep it as long as you keep it organized." Lily didn't know what "organized" meant, but she nodded her head anyway. She was happy to have her new vine friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a stuffed bear named Teddy. One day, Lily's friend Sarah came over to play. Sarah saw Teddy and said, "Wow, I wish I had a toy like that!" Lily felt envious because she loved Teddy so much. + +Later, Lily's mom talked to her and said, "It's okay to love your things, but it's not nice to feel envious when others like them too." Lily struggled to understand what her mom meant, but then she realized that sharing her things with others can make them happy too. + +The next day, Lily invited Sarah over again and gave her a turn to play with Teddy. Sarah was so happy and Lily felt happy too. From then on, Lily learned to share her things with others and not feel envious. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack had a wallet that he kept in his pocket. One day, Jack was walking in the park when he saw a little girl crying. The little girl had lost her balloon and was very sad. Jack felt sad for her, so he decided to help. + +Jack took out his wallet and gave the little girl some money to buy a new balloon. The little girl was very happy and gave Jack a big hug. Jack felt happy too. As he walked away, he felt something in his pocket. It was his wallet! Jack had forgotten to put it back in his pocket after he gave the little girl some money. + +Jack was very relieved that he found his wallet. He was happy that it was flexible enough to stay in his pocket even when he was running. Jack learned that it's important to release his worries and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a big, beautiful house. The owner of the house was a kind man who loved to play with his dog. One day, they went for a walk in the park. The man threw a ball and the dog ran to catch it. Suddenly, the dog paused and looked up at the sky. The man asked the dog what was wrong, but the dog just kept staring. After a moment, the man saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. They both smiled and continued playing. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to travel with her family. One day, they went on a trip to the beach. Lily was so excited to play in the sand and swim in the sea. + +When they got back home, Lily's mom asked her to help put away the dishes. Lily opened the cabinet and saw a fine china set inside. "Wow, Mommy! This is so pretty!" Lily exclaimed. + +"Yes, it's very special to us," her mom replied. "We only use it on special occasions." + +Lily smiled and said, "I want to travel again soon so we can have another special occasion!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink milk from her pink sippy cup every day. But one day, she spilled her milk all over the table and it made a big messy puddle. + +Lily's mommy got mad and told her to clean up the mess. But Lily didn't want to because it was too hard. She tried to quit, but her mommy said she couldn't. + +Lily felt sad because she didn't want to clean up the messy milk. But then she had an idea! She asked her mommy for help and together they cleaned up the mess. Lily was happy again and promised to be more careful with her milk from now on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she wanted to play with her friend Tom's toy car, but she didn't have one. + +She asked her mommy if she could lend her some money to buy a toy car, but her mommy said she couldn't. So, she went to Tom's house and asked him if she could play with his toy car. Tom said yes and they played together. + +While they were playing, Tom showed Lily his new tablet. Lily was amazed and asked Tom how he got it. Tom said his dad gave it to him because he did well in school. Lily said she wished she had a wide network like Tom's dad. + +Tom didn't understand what "network" meant, so Lily explained it to him. Tom thought it was cool and said he would lend Lily his tablet so she could watch her favorite cartoons. Lily was happy and thanked Tom for being a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy box full of toys. One day, she saw a toy car that she really wanted to play with. She tried to grab it, but it was stuck. So, she decided to pull it out. She pulled and pulled until the car came out of the box. + +Lily loved playing with the toy car. It had a symbol on it that she really liked. The symbol was a star. She thought it was really pretty. She played with the car for a while, but then it was time to put it away. She made sure to put it in a safe place so she could play with it again later. +Once upon a time, a big elephant was walking in the forest. He was carrying an enormous banana in his trunk. Suddenly, he tripped on a rock and dropped the banana. The label on the banana said "ripe and sweet". + +The elephant was sad because he really wanted to eat the banana. He tried to pick it up with his trunk, but it was too heavy for him. Then, a little mouse came by and saw the banana on the ground. The mouse was very small, but he was very strong. He picked up the banana and gave it to the elephant. + +The elephant was so happy and thanked the mouse. From that day on, the elephant and the mouse became good friends. They shared the banana and many other adventures in the forest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big oak tree in the forest. The oak tree had many leaves and birds lived on its branches. One day, a little boy came to the forest and sat under the oak tree. He heard the birds singing and it made him happy. + +The little boy wanted to climb the oak tree, but it was too hard for him. He looked around and saw an easy way to climb the tree. He found a big rock and put it next to the tree. Then he climbed on the rock and reached the branches of the oak tree. + +From the top of the oak tree, the little boy could see the whole forest. He heard the wind blowing through the leaves and it sounded like music. The little boy was so happy that he didn't want to come down from the oak tree. He stayed there until the sun went down and his mommy came to find him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pastries for breakfast. One morning, she ate a big pastry with lots of sugar on top. After she finished, she felt very dizzy and had to lay down on the couch. + +As she was resting, her mom came in and yawned. Lily asked her why she was yawning, and her mom said she was tired because she stayed up late. Lily wanted to help her mom feel better, so she went to the kitchen and brought her a pastry. + +Her mom was very happy and ate the pastry. After a few minutes, she felt much better and wasn't dizzy anymore. Lily was proud of herself for helping her mom and went to play with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, a stranger came up to her and asked if she wanted some candy. Lily knew she shouldn't talk to strangers, so she said "no thank you" and ran away. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her how her day was. Lily told her about the stranger and how she stayed away. Her mom was so proud of her for being safe and successful in avoiding danger. + +As the day came to a close, Lily felt happy and safe knowing she made the right choice. She knew she would always remember to stay away from strangers and be successful in keeping herself safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his bow and arrow. He would shoot his arrow at trees and pretend he was a brave knight. + +One day, Timmy's arrow broke. He was sad because he couldn't play with it anymore. His mom saw that he was sad and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can replace your arrow." + +Timmy was happy and said, "Yay! Thank you, Mom." But when Timmy tried to shoot his new arrow, he was clumsy and missed the target. His mom said, "It's okay, Timmy. You'll get better with practice." + +Timmy practiced every day and soon he became a great archer. He was no longer clumsy and he hit the target every time. Timmy was proud of himself and his mom was proud too. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to go on walks with his owner, but he didn't like his collar. It was too tight and made him itchy. + +One day, Buddy's owner decided to design a new collar for him. She went to the store and picked out a soft, comfortable collar that Buddy would love. + +When Buddy saw his new collar, he was so happy! He wagged his tail and licked his owner's face. The new collar was so comfortable that Buddy didn't even notice he was wearing it. + +From that day on, Buddy and his owner went on many walks together with his new, comfortable collar. Buddy was so grateful that his owner designed a collar just for him. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his scooter to the park every day. His scooter was red and speedy, and he loved it very much. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play with him. His friend's name was Billy, and he brought his own scooter to ride. But Billy's scooter was not as dependable as Timmy's. It kept stopping and starting, which disturbed Timmy's fun. So, Timmy let Billy ride his dependable scooter instead, and they had a great time at the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books. One day, she went to the store with her mom. They saw a toy that was very cheap. Lily asked her mom if she could buy it, but her mom said no. + +Suddenly, there was a big thunderstorm outside. Lily got scared and asked her mom what the noise was. Her mom said, "That's thunder. It's just a big noise in the sky." Lily felt better knowing what it was. + +Later that night, Lily and her mom read a book together. Lily loved spending time with her mom and reading stories. She fell asleep feeling happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy all day long, but her mom said it would spoil her teeth. One day, Lily saw a big jar of candy on the table and she wanted to eat it all. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom did not permit her to eat so much candy. + +Lily was sad, but her mom explained that too much candy could make her brain feel funny and that it was important to eat healthy foods too. Lily understood and decided to eat some fruit instead. She felt happy that her mom cared about her health and didn't want her to have a spoiled brain. From that day on, Lily learned to eat a balanced diet and only have candy as a treat. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Jack. Jack had a shiny sword that he loved to use to protect his kingdom. One day, Jack heard a knock on his door. He opened it and saw a small rabbit standing there. + +"Hello, little rabbit," said Jack. "What brings you here?" + +"I am lost," said the rabbit. "I don't know where to go." + +"Don't worry," said Jack. "I will help you find your way home. You are welcome to stay with me until we find your home." + +The rabbit was happy and grateful for Jack's kindness. As they walked, they saw a squirrel who looked sad and guilty. + +"What's wrong?" asked Jack. + +"I stole some nuts from my friend," said the squirrel. "I feel guilty now." + +"It's okay," said Jack. "We all make mistakes. Just apologize to your friend and make it right." + +The squirrel felt better and thanked Jack for his advice. Finally, they found the rabbit's home and Jack said goodbye to his new friends. They were all happy and grateful for Jack's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to wear her soft bathrobe after taking a bath. One day, her mom told her they were going to visit her grandma's house. Lily was excited because her grandma always showed her new toys and books. + +When they arrived, Lily's grandma was busy cooking in the kitchen. Lily ran to hug her and noticed a big box on the table. She asked her grandma what was inside, but her grandma said it was a surprise and she would show her later. + +After dinner, Lily's grandma asked her to close her eyes and hold out her hands. Lily felt something soft and fluffy in her hands, and when she opened her eyes, she saw a brand new bathrobe! She was so happy and thanked her grandma for showing her the surprise. + +From that day on, Lily always wore her new bathrobe when she visited her grandma's house. She loved how soft and cozy it felt, and she was grateful that her grandma showed her such a wonderful surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the laundry. + +Lily happily agreed and started to fold the clothes. She folded the shirts and pants, but then she saw a big bottle on the floor. + +"What's that, Mommy?" Lily asked. + +"That's a bottle of detergent, it helps clean the clothes," Mommy replied. + +Lily picked up the bottle and tried to be helpful by carrying it to the laundry room. But the bottle was too heavy for her little hands, and she almost dropped it. + +"Let me help you, Lily," Mommy said, taking the bottle from her. + +Lily smiled and continued to fold the clothes, happy to be a helpful little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's friend Johnny came over to play. Johnny had a big truck that Timmy was envious of. + +Timmy asked Johnny, "Where did you get that big truck?" + +Johnny replied, "My dad bought it for me. It's in my garage." + +Timmy didn't know what a garage was, so he asked Johnny, "What's a garage?" + +Johnny explained, "It's a place where we park our cars and trucks." + +Timmy knew he wanted a big truck like Johnny's, but he didn't know how to get one. He asked Johnny, "Do you think your dad can buy me a big truck too?" + +Johnny replied, "I don't know, you'll have to ask him." + +Timmy felt sad because he didn't know how to get a big truck like Johnny's. But then Johnny said, "Hey, let's play with our trucks together!" And Timmy forgot all about being envious and they had a great time playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and catch butterflies. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a tomato to eat. Timmy didn't like tomatoes, but his mom said they were good for him. + +Later that day, Timmy went to the mailbox with his dad. His dad showed him how to mail a letter to his grandma. Timmy thought it was cool that the letter would go on a big adventure to get to his grandma's house. + +The next day, Timmy's mom made him a sandwich with a cool surprise - a slice of tomato! Timmy tried it and realized that he actually liked tomatoes. From then on, he always asked for tomatoes on his sandwiches. And every time he saw the mailbox, he remembered the cool adventure his letter went on to reach his grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max lived in a big house with his family, but he felt lonely sometimes. One day, Max went outside to play in the soil. He loved digging and feeling the soft soil on his paws. Suddenly, Max saw a big red ball and he wanted to play with it. + +Max ran towards the ball as fast as he could. He loved to race and he was very fast. But when he got to the ball, he saw that it was stuck under a big rock. Max tried to push the rock, but it was too heavy. He barked and barked for help, but nobody came. Max felt sad and lonely again. + +Just when Max was about to give up, he saw his little friend, Lily, coming towards him. Lily was a small kitten, but she was very strong. Together, they pushed the rock and got the ball out. Max was so happy that he licked Lily's face. From that day on, Max and Lily played together every day in the soil, and Max never felt lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read books every day. One day, he found a big book with lots of words he didn't know. It was called a dictionary. Timmy asked his mom what it was for, and she said it helps you learn new words. + +Timmy was excited to use the dictionary, but his mom warned him to be careful. She said the book was heavy and dangerous if it fell on his foot. So, Timmy put the dictionary on a shelf to store it safely. + +Whenever Timmy wanted to learn a new word, he would take the dictionary down from the shelf and look it up. He was happy to learn new words and use them in his sentences. And he always remembered to put the dictionary back on the shelf when he was done, so it would stay safe and not be dangerous. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big pipe in the ground. It was very popular with the people who lived nearby. They used it to get water for their homes. One day, a big storm came and lightning struck the pipe. It made a loud noise and scared the people. They were sad because they couldn't get water anymore. But then, some nice workers came and fixed the pipe. The people were happy again and the pipe remained popular. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Max went to the park to play. He saw a lady sitting on a bench. The lady had a big bag with her. Max was curious, so he went to her and said, "Hello, lady! What's in your bag?" + +The lady smiled and said, "Hello, Max! I have something special in my bag. It's an original toy that I made myself. Do you want to see it?" Max nodded his head excitedly. The lady pulled out a colorful toy from her bag. It was a car with big wheels. Max loved it! + +Max said, "Lady, can I play with your original toy car?" The lady said, "Of course, Max! Pull the car back and let it go. It will race forward!" Max pulled the car back and let it go. The car raced forward just like the lady said. Max was so happy that he played with the original toy car all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park. One day, Max went on a big adventure in the woods. He ran and ran until he found a big tree with a rough bark. Max marked the tree with his smell so he could find his way back. + +As Max was walking back to the park, he saw a sign that said "Welcome to the picnic area." Max was so happy to be welcomed to the park. He ran to the picnic area and saw lots of kids playing. Max played with the kids and had so much fun. + +When it was time to go home, Max was tired but happy. He marked the tree again so he could remember where it was. Max knew he would come back to the park soon and play with his new friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom baked some muffins for her. Lily loved muffins, so she ate one and saved the other for later. + +Later that day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. Lily wanted to share her muffin with Timmy, so she called out to him, "Timmy, come over here! I have a muffin for you!" + +Timmy came over and they both sat down to eat the muffin. They were very quiet while they ate because they didn't want to wake up Lily's baby brother who was sleeping in the next room. + +After they finished their muffin, Timmy said, "Thanks for sharing your muffin with me, Lily. It was yummy!" + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, Timmy. I'm glad you liked it." +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a fancy dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to play with her friends in the park. But when she got there, her friends ignored her and didn't want to play with her. Lily felt sad and didn't understand why her friends were being mean to her. + +She decided to go back home and talk to her mom about what happened. Her mom listened to her and gave her a hug. Then, she suggested they go to the garage and make some cookies together. Lily loved baking with her mom, so she agreed. + +As they were making cookies, Lily realized that she didn't need her friends to be happy. She had her mom and they could do fun things together. She forgot about her friends ignoring her and enjoyed spending time with her mom. In the end, they had a delicious batch of cookies to share with the whole family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys, but Lily didn't want to. She started to throw her toys everywhere and didn't behave well. + +"Lily, please behave and clean up your toys," said her mom. But Lily didn't want to listen. She just kept playing and making a mess. + +Her mom started to get worried that Lily would never learn to clean up after herself. "I love you very much, Lily, but you need to learn to behave and clean up your toys," said her mom. + +Lily finally listened to her mom and started to clean up her toys. She realized that it wasn't so hard and that her mom was right. From that day on, Lily always behaved and cleaned up her toys. Her mom was happy and proud of her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very brave. He loved to explore and find treasure. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. While he was playing, he saw a little girl crying. Timmy went over to her and asked her what was wrong. The little girl said she had lost her toy. + +Timmy knew he had to help the little girl find her toy. He searched high and low, but he couldn't find it. Then, he had an idea. Timmy yelled out, "Everyone, help us find the treasure!" All the children in the park came to help. They searched and searched until they found the toy. + +The little girl was so happy and she thanked Timmy for being so brave and helping her. Timmy felt proud of himself for helping someone in need. The moral of the story is that it is important to be brave and help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found an amazing envelope on the ground. It was so pretty and colorful! + +Timmy's mom came outside and saw the envelope. "Timmy, where did you find that envelope?" she asked. + +"I found it on the ground over there," Timmy replied, pointing to the spot where he found it. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running towards them. The dog barked loudly and Timmy got scared. "Mommy, the dog might bite us!" he cried. + +"Don't worry, Timmy. I'll protect you," his mom said. She picked up the envelope and waved it at the dog. The dog got distracted and ran away. + +"Wow, Mommy! You're amazing!" Timmy exclaimed, hugging his mom. They both laughed and went back inside, happy to be safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cat named Mittens who loved to play with her. One day, Lily went to the park to play with Mittens. While playing, Mittens ran away and didn't come back. Lily was very sad and started to cry. + +A kind lady saw Lily crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her that her cat was lost. The lady said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find Mittens." They searched the park together and finally found Mittens. Lily was so happy that she rubbed Mittens and said, "Thank you for returning my cat." + +But then, as they were walking home, a big dog came and scared Mittens. Mittens ran away again and this time, they couldn't find him. Lily was very sad and cried all the way home. The kind lady tried to be helpful, but Lily just wanted her cat back. From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep Mittens on a leash so he wouldn't run away again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat some cookies. Her mom told her to wait until dinner, but Lily didn't want to wait. She went to the kitchen and climbed on a chair to reach the cookie jar on the tip of the shelf. Suddenly, she sneezed and the jar fell on the floor, breaking into many pieces. + +Lily's mom came running to see what happened and was very upset. She told Lily that she should have waited and not climbed on the chair. Now, they didn't have any cookies for dessert. Lily felt bad and learned that it's important to listen to her mom and be patient. From then on, she always waited for dinner and never climbed on chairs again. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie had a big nose that she used to pick up bananas and other yummy fruits. One day, Ellie went for a walk in the jungle and saw her friend, a little monkey named Max. Max was sad because he lost his favorite banana. + +Ellie wanted to help Max find his banana, so she smiled and said, "Don't worry, Max. I will help you find your banana." They searched high and low, but they couldn't find it. Suddenly, Ellie remembered that she had seen a bunch of bananas near the river earlier that day. + +They ran to the river, and there it was! Max's favorite banana was floating in the water. Ellie used her big nose to pick up the banana and gave it to Max. Max was so happy that he smiled from ear to ear. From that day on, Ellie and Max were the best of friends, always helping each other out. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a tree with cherries on it. She wanted to eat one, but she was too short to reach them. + +Suddenly, a clever little bird flew down and said, "I can help you get a cherry!" The bird flew up to the tree and picked a cherry with its beak. Then it flew down and gave the cherry to Lily. She was so happy and said, "Thank you, little bird!" + +The bird sighed and said, "I wish I could eat cherries too, but I can't reach them either." Lily felt sad for the bird, so she had a clever idea. She picked some cherries and put them in a bowl on the ground. The bird was so happy and said, "You are so kind, Lily. Thank you!" From that day on, Lily and the bird were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and had a pet cat named Mittens. One day, Lily went for a walk in the park and met a boy named Jack. Jack had a unique pet - a parrot that could talk! + +Lily was very excited to meet Jack's pet parrot. The parrot said hello and Lily giggled with delight. Mittens was not so sure about the parrot and his big beak, but Lily thought he was very cool. + +Lily and Jack became friends and they often met in the park to play with their pets. Mittens and the parrot didn't get along very well, but Lily and Jack didn't mind. They were happy to have each other and their unique pets. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and would often paint pictures of flowers and animals. One day, while she was walking in the park, she found a pretty twig on the ground. She picked it up and thought it would be a great addition to her painting. + +As she was painting, a boy named Max walked by and saw her painting. "Wow, that's a beautiful painting," he said. "Thank you," replied Lily. "I found this twig and thought it would make it even better." Max looked at the twig and said, "That's a very thoughtful idea." + +Lily and Max became friends and painted together every day. They would often find things like twigs and leaves to add to their paintings. They were always thoughtful of each other's ideas and would help each other when they needed it. They had so much fun painting together and their paintings were always beautiful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a very smart girl named Lily. She lived near a big mill that made flour for bread. One day, Lily met a boy named Jack who was kind and funny. They played together every day and liked each other a lot. + +Years went by and Lily and Jack grew up. They decided they wanted to get married and spend their lives together. They went to the mill and asked the owner if they could have their wedding there. The owner said yes and they had a beautiful wedding with flour everywhere! + +Everyone said Lily and Jack were very intelligent for choosing such a unique place to get married. They were happy and in love, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the garden. One day, she saw her big sister, Sarah, spraying water on the flowers. Lily wanted to help too, so she asked, "Can I spray too?" + +Sarah smiled and said, "Of course, but be careful not to spray too much water on your waist." + +Lily nodded and started to spray the flowers. She was having so much fun that she didn't realize her shirt was getting wet. Later that day, Lily's mom noticed that her shirt was wet and asked, "Did you spray too much water on your waist?" + +Lily looked down at her shirt and felt a little jealous that Sarah didn't get wet. But then Sarah said, "Don't worry, Lily. Next time, I'll show you how to spray without getting wet." + +From that day on, Lily and Sarah sprayed the flowers together every day, and Lily learned how to spray without getting her waist wet. +Once upon a time, there was a little flower. The flower was very small and it lived in a garden. One day, the flower started to grow bigger and bigger. It opened up and bloomed into a beautiful flower. + +The flower was so pretty that all the other flowers in the garden wanted to be friends with it. They decided to have a parade to celebrate the new flower. The parade was very fun and everyone danced and sang. + +Suddenly, a crazy bird flew down and landed on the flower. The other flowers were scared, but the new flower wasn't. It was happy to make a new friend. The bird and the flower played together all day and had lots of fun. From that day on, the flower and the bird were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel and see new things. One day, her parents hired a tutor to help her learn new things. The tutor was slow and Lily didn't like it. + +Lily decided to go on an adventure by herself. She traveled far away from home and got lost. She tried to find her way back, but she couldn't. She missed her family and wished the tutor was there to help her. + +As the sun went down, Lily got scared. She didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a big storm came and she got very wet. She cried and wished she had listened to the tutor. The storm was so strong that it knocked a tree down on top of her. Sadly, Lily didn't make it back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved cars so much, especially the red automobile her dad had. She admired it every time they went for a ride. + +One day, Mia and her dad were driving when they saw a deaf man crossing the street. Mia's dad honked the car horn to warn the man, but he didn't hear it. Thankfully, they were able to stop just in time. + +Mia was scared but also happy that they didn't hit the man. She admired her dad for being a good driver. However, as they continued driving, they got into a terrible accident. The car crashed into a tree, and Mia's dad didn't make it. + +Mia was very sad and missed her dad so much. She wished they had never gotten into the car that day. She never wanted to see another automobile again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pears, especially the juicy ones that her mom would bring home from the store. One day, Lily's mom brought home a big, shiny pear and put it on the kitchen counter. Lily was so excited to eat it, but her mom said they had to wait until after dinner. + +As they ate their dinner, Lily's mom noticed that Lily seemed worried about something. "What's wrong, sweetie?" she asked. Lily replied, "I'm worried that someone will eat my pear before I can have it." + +After dinner, Lily's mom went to the kitchen to get the pear for Lily. But when she got there, she saw that the pear was gone! Lily's mom was frustrated because she knew how much Lily had been looking forward to it. But then, Lily's little brother came into the room with a big grin on his face and a pear in his hand. "I found your pear, Lily!" he said, and gave it to her. Lily was so happy and grateful to have her pear back, and her mom was relieved that everything turned out okay. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very adventurous and loved to explore new places. One day, Timmy and his mommy went to the store to buy some candy. Timmy was holding his mommy's wallet when he saw a big, shiny ball. He wanted to play with it, so he let go of the wallet and ran towards the ball. Suddenly, he tripped and fell down. + +When Timmy got up, he realized that the wallet was gone. He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Timmy started to cry because he was afraid his mommy would be very upset. Just then, a kind lady came over and asked Timmy what was wrong. Timmy told her about the lost wallet. The lady helped Timmy look for the wallet, and they found it under a bush. Timmy was so happy and grateful that he gave the lady a big hug. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to be more careful with the things he held, and he always remembered to hold on tight to his mommy's wallet. He also learned that there are kind people in the world who are willing to help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with a tall porch. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time to study for school." + +Lily replied, "But Mom, I don't want to study. I want to play on the porch." + +Her mom said, "You can play on the porch after you study. It's important to learn new things." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Okay, Mom. I'll study first, then play on the tall porch." + +And so, Lily sat down to study her ABCs and 123s. When she was finished, she ran outside to play on the tall porch. She was happy she listened to her mom and studied first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the park and saw a vendor selling ice cream. Lily's eyes got big and she pointed at the ice cream. Her mommy and daddy smiled and bought her a little cone. It was so yummy! Lily was happy and ate it all up. From that day on, whenever they went to the park, Lily would point at the vendor and ask for another little cone of ice cream. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sore arm and it made her sad. Her mommy gave her a bitter medicine to make it better, but Lily didn't like it. + +One day, Lily and her mommy went to church. Lily saw a statue of Jesus and asked her mommy who it was. Her mommy said, "That's Jesus. He can help us when we're hurt or sad. We can pray to him." + +Lily closed her eyes and prayed, "Dear Jesus, please make my arm feel better." Suddenly, she felt a warm feeling in her arm and it didn't hurt anymore. She was so happy! + +Lily turned to her mommy and said, "Mommy, Jesus helped me! My arm doesn't hurt anymore!" Her mommy smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Lily. Sometimes when we pray, good things happen." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons. One day, she accidentally put too much glue on her paper and it got stuck to her hands. She was embarrassed because she couldn't get it off. + +Lily's mom came to help her and used some warm water to reverse the glue's stickiness. Lily was so happy that she could use her hands again. She continued to color and draw all day long, making beautiful pictures with her crayons. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to be careful with the glue so she wouldn't get stuck again. And whenever she did, she knew that her mom would be there to help her reverse the stickiness. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy lived on the beach with his family and friends. One day, Timmy went to the water to play. He saw the tide coming in and he got scared. "Oh no, the tide is coming in! I need to escape!" Timmy said to himself. + +As he tried to escape, he saw a big seagull. "Hey, little crab! What are you doing?" the seagull asked. "I'm trying to escape from the tide," Timmy replied. "Don't worry, I'll help you," the seagull said proudly. + +The seagull picked up Timmy with his beak and flew away. But suddenly, the seagull dropped Timmy and he fell into the water. Timmy couldn't swim very well and the tide took him away. Timmy's family and friends never saw him again. They were sad and missed him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Red. Red loved to play in the forest near her house. One day, she saw a big, scary wolf. The wolf had sharp teeth and Red was afraid it would hurt her. + +Red decided to ask the wolf why it looked so scary. The wolf told her that it was because it was hungry and needed food. Red felt sad for the wolf and offered it some of her food. + +The wolf was grateful and promised to never hurt Red. From that day on, Red and the wolf became friends and played together in the forest. They would ask each other questions and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a big red tomato. It was very high up on a plant. A little girl wanted to eat the tomato, so she reached up to grab it. But she couldn't reach it because it was too high. + +The little girl asked her daddy to help her. He picked her up and she grabbed the tomato. But then the girl accidentally dropped the tomato and it broke into pieces. + +The little girl felt sad, but her daddy told her not to worry. He said they could go to the store and buy more tomatoes. They went to the store and bought lots of tomatoes. When they got home, they shut the door and made a yummy tomato salad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very restless, he couldn't sit still for very long. One day, Timmy's dad came to him and asked, "Timmy, do you want to build a tower with me?" Timmy was so excited and replied, "Yes, I want to build a tower!" + +So, Timmy and his dad started building the tower with blocks. They built and built until the tower was very tall. Timmy's neck hurt from looking up so much, but he didn't want to stop building. Finally, they finished the tower and Timmy's dad said, "Wow, Timmy, we built a great tower together!" Timmy was so happy and proud of their tower. He looked up at it and said, "I love building with you, dad!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing all day long. One day, her daddy asked her to perform a dance for him. Lily was so happy and danced her heart out. + +But then, Lily accidentally stepped on her daddy's foot and he got hurt. Lily felt very sorry and hugged her daddy tightly. Daddy forgave her and told her that accidents happen and it's important to say sorry when we make a mistake. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to be careful when she danced around her daddy. She learned that it's important to be kind and say sorry when we hurt someone, even if it was an accident. And her daddy was always there to watch her perform and cheer her on. +Once upon a time, there was a mole who lived in a hole. The mole was very happy because he had lots of food to eat. One day, a rabbit came to the hole and said, "Hello, Mr. Mole! Can I get some food too?" The mole said, "Yes, of course! You can get some food from my hole." + +But then, the mole got angry because the rabbit ate all the food. The mole said, "You ate all my food! Now I am angry!" The rabbit said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Mole. I didn't mean to make you angry. I will get some more food for you." + +So, the rabbit went to get some more food for the mole. When he came back, the mole was no longer angry. The mole said, "Thank you, Mr. Rabbit. You are very kind. Now we can share the food together." And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play catch with his dad. They would throw a ball back and forth in the park. One day, Timmy threw the ball too hard and it hit a scary-looking tree. The tree shook and made a loud noise. + +Timmy got scared and ran away. He didn't want to play catch anymore. His dad asked him why he was scared. Timmy said that the scary tree might throw something back at him. His dad laughed and told him that trees can't throw things. + +Timmy felt better and they continued playing catch. When they went home, Timmy asked his dad what a university was. His dad explained that it was a big school where grown-ups go to learn new things. Timmy thought that sounded cool and said he wanted to go to university too when he grew up. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue had pale feathers and a big wing. One day, Blue was flying in the sky when he saw a little girl named Lily. + +Lily saw Blue and said, "Hello little bird, can I touch your wing?" + +Blue said, "Yes, you can touch my wing if you want to." + +Lily touched Blue's wing gently and said, "Your wing is soft like a pillow." + +Blue was happy that Lily liked his wing. From that day on, Blue and Lily became good friends and they would always play together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a good mother who had a little infant. The mother loved her infant very much and took care of her every day. One day, the mother and her infant went to the park to play. + +At the park, they saw a man who was holding a sign. The sign said, "Free balloons for kids!" The mother asked the man, "May we have a balloon for my infant?" The man said, "Of course! Here you go, little one." + +The infant was so happy to have a balloon. She smiled and laughed while holding it. The mother said, "Thank you for the balloon. You are very kind." The man replied, "It's my pleasure to make kids happy. Have a good day!" + +The mother and her infant continued to play at the park with the balloon. They had a good time together and felt grateful for the kind man who gave them the balloon. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was very nice and loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, while she was playing, she accidentally broke a glass. Her mom got angry and started to yell at her. Lily felt sad and scared. + +Later that day, Lily saw her little brother trying to reach a cabinet that was too high for him. She remembered how she felt when her mom yelled at her and decided to help her brother. She got a chair and helped him get what he wanted. Her brother was happy and gave her a big hug. + +Lily learned that even when someone yells at you, it's important to be nice to others. Helping others can make you feel better and make them happy too. From that day on, Lily always tried to be kind and helpful to everyone she met. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy village. The people who lived there liked to take naps during the day. One day, a little girl named Lily came to the village. She asked a man, "Do you have any food?" The man replied, "Yes, I have some apples. Would you like one?" Lily nodded her head and took a bite of the juicy apple. She liked it very much. + +As she walked around the village, she saw many people sleeping. She asked a woman, "Why is everyone sleeping?" The woman replied, "We like to take naps in our village. It helps us feel rested." Lily thought that was a good idea and decided to take a nap too. + +After her nap, Lily woke up feeling refreshed. She said to herself, "I like this sleepy village. Maybe I will stay here for a while." So she did. And every day, she would have an apple and take a nap, just like the rest of the people in the village. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike all around the town. One day, Timmy's mom made some spaghetti with sauce for dinner. Timmy didn't like the sauce because he thought it tasted stupid. + +When Timmy's mom saw that he wasn't eating the sauce, she asked him, "Timmy, why aren't you eating the sauce? It's yummy!" Timmy replied, "No, it's not yummy. It's stupid." + +After dinner, Timmy went outside to ride his bike. He rode his bike up and down the street, feeling the wind in his hair. Suddenly, his bike hit a rock and he fell off. He scraped his knee and started to cry. + +His mom came outside and asked him what happened. Timmy replied, "I fell off my bike and hurt my knee." His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Timmy. Let's go inside and put some sauce on your knee to make it feel better." Timmy smiled and said, "Okay, that sounds good." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play football. He had a delicious sandwich for lunch and was eager to go outside and play with his friends. + +When he got to the park, he saw his friend Johnny had a new football. Timmy asked, "Can I play with your football?" Johnny replied, "No, I don't want you to ruin it. I just got it and I designed it myself." + +Timmy felt sad and left the park. He didn't understand why Johnny wouldn't let him play. He went home and told his mom what happened. His mom said, "Maybe you can design your own football and show Johnny how cool it is." + +Timmy got to work and designed his own football. He went back to the park and showed Johnny. Johnny was impressed and said, "Wow, that's really cool! Can we play with it together?" Timmy smiled and they played football together, enjoying the delicious feeling of friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a little spider named Spidey. Spidey lived in a big tree in the forest. One day, Spidey saw a big cobweb in the corner of the tree. He tried to clean it, but it was too big for him. + +Suddenly, a wise old owl flew by and saw Spidey struggling. The owl said, "Don't worry little spider, I can help you." The owl waved his wings and the cobweb disappeared. Spidey was so happy and said, "Thank you wise owl, you are my hero!" + +From that day on, Spidey and the wise owl became good friends. They would wave to each other every time they saw one another. And Spidey never had to worry about a big cobweb again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she found a poor little plant that needed some love. So, she watered it and gave it some sunshine. + +The next day, the plant was feeling much better. It started to display its pretty leaves and flowers. Lily was so happy to see the plant grow big and strong. + +From that day on, Lily took care of the plant every day. She loved watching it display its beauty in the sunshine. And the plant was grateful to have such a kind friend. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived on an island. He loved to sit by the sea and watch the waves. One day, a little girl came to the island. + +"Hello!" said the old man. "What's your name?" + +"I'm Lily," said the little girl. "What's your name?" + +"My name is Grandpa," said the old man. "Would you like to sit with me and watch the waves?" + +"Yes, please!" said Lily. They sat together and watched the waves zoom in and out. + +"This island is very beautiful," said Lily. + +"Yes, it is," said Grandpa. "I've lived here for a very long time. It's my home." + +"I wish I could live on an island like this," said Lily. + +"You can visit anytime you like," said Grandpa. "You're always welcome here." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she saw a cop car driving by. It looked different than the other cars she had seen. + +Lily asked her friend, "What is that car?" + +Her friend replied, "That's a cop car. They keep us safe." + +Lily realized she had never seen a cop car before. She thought it was pretty cool. + +Later that day, Lily's mom took her to the park. They saw the same cop car parked nearby. Lily's mom asked the cop if they could take a picture with the car. The cop said yes and Lily was so happy. + +From that day on, Lily loved cop cars and always waved to them when she saw them. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly bear named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny's mom told him some news. She said that it was time for him to take a nap. Benny didn't want to nap, but his mom said it was important to rest. + +Benny went to his cozy cave and snuggled up in his soft bed. He closed his eyes and soon fell asleep. When he woke up, he felt refreshed and ready to play again. + +Later that day, Benny's friends came over to tell him some news. They said there was a big picnic happening in the forest and they wanted him to come. Benny was so excited! He jumped up and down and ran to get ready. He knew he would have a jolly time with his friends at the picnic. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play in the park and sit on the bench. One day, he brought his favorite sandwich to eat on the bench. But, he forgot to put it in the fridge and it spoiled. Timmy was sad, but he remained on the bench anyway. + +As he sat there, a little bird flew by and landed on the bench next to him. Timmy shared his sandwich with the bird and they became friends. They played together and had fun. Timmy realized that even though his sandwich was spoiled, he still had a good time with his new friend. + +From that day on, whenever Timmy went to the park, he remained on the bench and looked for his little bird friend. They would play and have fun together, and Timmy learned that even when things don't go as planned, there is always something good that can come out of it. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wide field with lots of flowers. A little girl named Lily loved to run and play there. One day, her mommy asked her to help with dinner. She gave Lily an order to set the table. + +While they were cooking, Lily mentioned she saw a butterfly in the field. Her mommy smiled and said they could go back after dinner to look for it. After they ate, they went back to the field and saw lots of butterflies. Lily was so happy and her mommy was proud of her for helping with dinner and being observant in the field. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and would twirl around her room every day. One day, she saw a serious-looking dancer on TV and wanted to be just like her. + +Lily's mom noticed her daughter's interest and signed her up for dance classes. Lily was nervous at first, but soon she found comfort in the routine and the other dancers. + +One day, Lily's dance teacher announced a big recital. Lily was excited but also nervous. She practiced every day, but still felt unsure. On the day of the recital, Lily saw the serious-looking dancer in the audience. She felt scared, but then remembered the comfort she found in dancing. + +Lily took a deep breath and danced her heart out. When she finished, the audience clapped and cheered. The serious-looking dancer came up to Lily and said, "You were amazing! I can't wait to see you dance again." Lily smiled, feeling proud and happy. From that day on, she knew that she could achieve anything if she found comfort in what she loved to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and wanted a pet, but her mommy said they couldn't afford it. One day, Lily found a stray cat with soft fur and big green eyes. She begged her mommy to let her keep it, but her mommy said no because it was too expensive. + +Lily was sad, but she didn't give up. She decided to teach the cat some tricks to show her mommy how smart it was. She taught the cat to sit, shake, and even jump through a hoop. Her mommy was surprised and impressed. + +A few days later, Lily's mommy came home with a surprise. She had found a pet at the animal shelter that was very cheap. It was a little dog with curly fur. Lily was so happy and grateful to have a pet of her own. She knew that teaching her new dog tricks would be just as fun as teaching the cat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swim in the pool with her family. One day, her dad told her they were going to do something hard. She didn't know what he meant, but she was excited to find out. + +The next day, they went to the pool and her dad set up a big slide. Lily was scared, but her dad said they would complete it together. She climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide, splashing into the pool. It was so much fun! + +Lily felt proud that she completed the hard slide. She couldn't wait to tell her friends about it. From that day on, Lily loved trying new things and completing them with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They saw a big slide and Lily wanted to go on it. + +Lily climbed up the ladder and went down the slide. But when she reached the bottom, she slipped and fell on her bottom. It was uncomfortable, and she got a little mark on her knee. + +Her mommy asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "I slipped mommy, but I'm okay. It just feels uncomfortable." + +Her mommy gave her a hug and said, "Let's go get a band-aid for your mark." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay mommy, thank you." They walked to the store to get a band-aid and then went back to the park to play some more. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to stay with his owner, Timmy. One day, Timmy brought home a delicious pastry for Spot to eat. Spot was so happy and grateful to Timmy. He knew he had to be loyal to him forever. + +Spot followed Timmy everywhere he went, even to the park. While they were walking, Spot saw a little girl crying. Timmy went to talk to her and asked what was wrong. The little girl said she lost her puppy and didn't know where to find it. Spot barked and ran into the bushes. He found the little girl's puppy and brought it back to her. + +The little girl was so happy and grateful to Spot. Timmy was proud of his loyal dog and gave him another pastry to eat. Spot was so full and happy that he fell asleep right next to Timmy. From that day on, Spot knew he had to stay by Timmy's side and be his loyal companion forever. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some toys. She saw a big teddy bear and wanted it so much, but the price was too high. + +Lily felt sad and started to cry. Her mom told her that they couldn't afford it. Suddenly, a clumsy boy bumped into the shelf and the teddy bear fell down. The store owner got mad and blamed Lily, thinking she did it. + +Lily knew she didn't do it but couldn't explain it. Then, she got an idea. She started to sing a song about how sorry she was and how much she loved the teddy bear. The store owner saw how sincere she was and decided to give her the teddy bear for free. Lily was so happy and hugged the teddy bear tightly. She continued to sing and dance all the way home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sun. One day, she saw a long hose lying on the ground. She picked it up and started to play with it. + +Suddenly, her friend Timmy came over. "What are you doing?" he asked. + +"I'm playing with this hose," Lily said. "Do you want to play too?" + +Timmy looked at the hose and said, "That's not a real hose, it's fake." + +Lily looked confused. "What does fake mean?" + +"It means it's not real, it's pretend," Timmy explained. + +Lily yawned and said, "I'm getting sleepy. Let's take a nap." So, they both lay down on the grass and fell asleep under the warm sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she was walking in her backyard when she saw a hedge. She wondered what was behind it. + +Suddenly, her friend Ben appeared. "Hi Lily, what are you doing here?" he asked. + +"I want to know what's behind this hedge," Lily replied. + +Ben smiled and said, "Let's find out together!" + +They walked slowly around the hedge until they found a small door. Ben opened it, and they went inside. They were amazed to reveal a beautiful garden with colorful flowers and butterflies. They played there for hours, enjoying the slow breeze and the warm sun. They knew they had found a secret place they would always treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but one day he accidentally knocked over his mom's crystal vase. His mom got very angry and scolded him, telling him he was being very stupid. + +Timmy felt very sad and wanted to make it up to his mom. He decided to make her a new crystal vase. He gathered some rocks and some glue and started to work on his project. It took him a long time, but he was very determined. + +When he was finished, he proudly presented his mom with the new vase he had made. She was very surprised and touched by his hard work and effort. She hugged him and told him how proud she was of him. + +From then on, Timmy was very careful around his mom's things and always tried to make up for his mistakes by making something special for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the stadium with her mommy and daddy to watch soccer games. One day, while they were watching a game, Lily saw a man who looked very angry. She asked her daddy why the man was angry, and her daddy explained that sometimes people get upset when their team doesn't win. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise coming from the other side of the stadium. She asked her mommy what the noise was, and her mommy told her that the fans were cheering because their team scored a goal. Lily was so excited that she wanted to repeat the cheer, so she stood up and shouted "Hooray!". + +Her mommy and daddy laughed and clapped, and Lily felt very happy. She decided that even if her team didn't win, she would still have fun cheering and watching the game with her family. And so, they all enjoyed the rest of the game together, cheering and laughing and having a wonderful time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to have a great party for her friends. She asked her mom for help. "Mommy, can you help me design my party?" she asked. "Of course, sweetie," her mom replied. + +They worked together to design the party. Lily picked out her favorite colors, pink and purple, for the decorations. Her mom made a yummy cake and cupcakes for everyone to eat. When the day of the party arrived, Lily's friends came over and they all had a great time playing games and eating cake. + +After the party, Lily hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me design my party. It was so much fun!" Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, sweetie. I'm glad you had a great time." +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in a big field. She saw a pretty poppy and picked it up. The poppy was rough and had little bumps on it. + +Lily met a friendly rabbit named Benny. "Hi, Benny! Look at my poppy!" Lily said. "Wow! That's a pretty flower," Benny replied. "Can I have it?" Benny asked. "Sure!" Lily said. + +Benny took the poppy and put it in a puddle to soak it. But the water was too deep and the poppy floated away. "Oh no! My poppy!" Lily cried. "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to lose it," Benny said. + +Lily was sad because she lost her pretty poppy. She went home feeling unhappy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little dog named Max. Max loved to walk around the neighborhood every day. One day, Max saw a big flood that was coming towards his house. Max knew he had to warn his family, so he barked and barked until they listened. + +Max's family quickly packed their things and they all walked to a safe place. They were so grateful for Max's smart thinking and quick actions. After the flood passed, they returned to their home and saw that it was completely destroyed. + +Max's family realized that it's important to always listen to and trust their furry friend. They also learned that walking to safety is better than staying in a dangerous situation. From that day on, Max became a hero in their eyes and they always made sure to listen to him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and write. He would always have a pencil and paper with him wherever he went. One day, Timmy's mom asked him what he was drawing. + +"I'm drawing a picture of our country," Timmy said. + +"That's so cool, Timmy! Can you show me?" his mom asked. + +Timmy showed his mom the picture. It was a tight drawing with lots of details. "Wow, Timmy! You're such a good artist," his mom said. + +Timmy smiled and continued to write and draw. He loved being creative and expressing himself through art. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, she found a jug hidden in the bushes. She picked it up and brought it home. + +Lily's mother saw the jug and told her not to touch it because it was very old and fragile. But Lily didn't listen and started to play with it. She accidentally knocked it over and it broke into pieces. + +Suddenly, the curtains caught on fire from the candle on the table. The fire spread quickly and soon the whole house was burning. Lily and her family managed to escape, but their home was destroyed. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and be careful with things that don't belong to you. Playing with fire can be dangerous and can cause harm. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny was very hungry and wanted to find some food. So, the bunny hopped around the forest looking for something to eat. + +Suddenly, the bunny saw a carrot patch. The bunny was so happy and quickly hopped towards the patch. But, when the bunny got there, the gate was closed. The bunny tried to open it, but it was too heavy. + +Just then, the bunny saw a spring nearby. The bunny hopped over to the spring and drank some water. Then, the bunny had an idea. The bunny hopped back to the gate and jumped over it. Finally, the bunny could eat all the yummy carrots. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to perform for his family. He would sing and dance and make funny faces. One day, Timmy ate too much candy and his stomach hurt. He felt sorry for eating too much candy. His mom told him to rest and drink water. Timmy felt better after a while and was able to perform for his family again. They clapped and cheered for him. Timmy was happy and his stomach was happy too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cauliflower and he would always ask his mom to cook it for him. One day, Timmy's mom was feeling careless and forgot to wash the cauliflower before cooking it. + +Timmy ate the cauliflower and soon after, he started feeling sick. His mom took him to the doctor who said that Timmy had gotten sick because the cauliflower wasn't washed properly. Timmy's mom felt very bad and promised to always be careful when cooking food. + +From that day on, Timmy's mom made sure to wash all the food properly before cooking it. Timmy was happy and healthy again. The moral of the story is that it is important to be careful when cooking and to solve problems when they arise. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to measure him to see how much he had grown. Timmy was excited to see how tall he was now. + +But when they got to the doctor's office, Timmy became uncomfortable. He didn't like being measured and poked with the doctor's tools. However, his mom told him it was important to measure his height to make sure he was growing healthy and strong. + +After the doctor finished measuring Timmy, they found out he had grown a whole inch since his last visit! Timmy was so happy and proud of himself. From that day on, he knew that measuring was important and he didn't mind it as much anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very curious and loved to explore. One day, Max found a shiny gun on the ground. Max didn't know what it was, but he thought it looked interesting. + +Max sniffed around the gun and then decided to bite it. Suddenly, there was a loud noise and Max got very scared. Max ran away as fast as he could. + +Max learned his lesson that day. He knew that he should never bite things he didn't know about. Max went back to playing with his toys and chasing his tail, happy to be safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He had a loud roar, and he liked to show it off. One day, he saw a little mouse on his shoulder. The lion was ignorant and didn't notice the mouse. + +The mouse was scared and wanted to get away. But the lion didn't care. He continued to roar and show off his big muscles. Suddenly, the lion moved his shoulder and the mouse fell off. + +The mouse was hurt and couldn't move. The lion didn't even notice and walked away. The little mouse was all alone and sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect pretty rocks. One day, she found a unique rock that was shaped like a heart. She showed it to her friend, Timmy. + +"Wow, that's so cool!" Timmy said. "Where did you find it?" + +"I found it by the big tree," Lily replied. + +Suddenly, a man came up to them and asked for Lily's wallet. She didn't know what to do, so she gave it to him. Timmy ran to get help, but it was too late. The man had already run away with Lily's wallet. + +Lily was sad that she lost her wallet, but she was happy that she still had her unique rock. She lay down on the ground and looked up at the sky. "I wish I had my wallet back," she said. + +But the wallet was gone forever, and Lily learned a valuable lesson about being careful with her things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the sunset. Every day, she would go outside and look at the clear sky. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to come inside for dinner. But Lily didn't want to stop playing. She demanded to stay outside and watch the sunset. + +Lily's mom said okay, but only if Lily promised to come in right after the sunset. Lily agreed and watched the beautiful sunset with her mom. After it was over, she went inside and had a yummy dinner with her family. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the park. She saw many animals like ducks, dogs, and birds. Suddenly, she saw a small bird with a hurt head. The bird looked helpless and sad. Lily wanted to help the bird but she didn't know what to do. She mentioned the bird to her mom and they decided to take the bird to the vet. The vet helped the bird and it felt better. Lily was happy that she could help the bird and it made her day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing in her backyard when she saw a big truck coming down the street. The truck stopped in front of her house and a man got out. + +"Hello there, little girl," said the man. "I have a package to deliver to your mommy. Is she home?" + +Lily nodded her head and ran inside to get her mommy. Her mommy came outside and signed for the package. The man put the package in the back of his truck and drove away. + +After the man left, Lily went to play with her dog, Max. Max had a long tail that he wagged back and forth. Lily noticed that Max's tail was getting hot from being in the sun too long. She went to get a bowl of water to cool him off. Max was very happy and wagged his tail even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a smart dog named Max. Max was very good at playing fetch and always brought back the ball. + +One day, Timmy and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a big rock and Timmy decided to climb it. Max followed him up the rock and they sat there for a while, looking at the trees and the birds. + +As they were coming down the rock, Timmy saw a pipe on the ground. He picked it up and pretended to play the trumpet. Max barked along, making funny noises. Timmy laughed and they continued their walk, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to watch movies with his family. One day, they watched a film about a talking dog. Tim was so happy that he started to speak like a dog. His parents laughed and thought it was funny. + +Later that day, Tim's mom made some tea. She accidentally put too much sugar in it and it tasted bitter. Tim didn't like it and he told his mom that the tea was bitter. + +At night, Tim went to bed and dreamed about the talking dog. He wished he could speak to animals just like in the film. Tim knew that he would have many adventures if he could talk to animals. +Once upon a time, there was a big, huge dog named Max. Max loved to chew on things, especially his favorite bone. One day, Max was playing with his bone when he accidentally chewed through his cord leash. + +Max's owner, a little girl named Lily, saw what happened and said, "Oh no, Max! You broke your cord! Now we need a new one." + +Max wagged his tail and barked happily. He didn't mind that his cord was broken because he was just happy to play with Lily. They went to the store together and picked out a new cord for Max. + +From then on, Max made sure to be extra careful when he was chewing on his bone so he wouldn't break his new cord. And Lily was happy because she got to spend more time with her best friend, Max. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max loved to play with cardboard boxes. He would make forts and castles out of them. One day, Max's mom gave him a big cardboard box to play with. Max made a high tower out of it. + +But then, Max's dad came in and said, "Max, it's time to study." Max didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen to his dad. So, Max sat down with his books and started to study. As he studied, he thought about how he could use the cardboard box to make something even higher and cooler. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the park. He would run and jump and slide down the slide. One day, Timmy found a weird mark on the slide. It was a big, black mark that looked like a monster! Timmy was scared, but he still wanted to slide down the slide. He closed his eyes and slid down the slide as fast as he could. When he got to the bottom, he opened his eyes and saw that the weird mark was gone. Timmy was happy and went to play on the swings. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved playing outside, but sometimes the sun was too hot and made her skin red and sore. So, her mommy put some lotion on her skin to make it feel better. + +One day, Lily went outside to play and forgot to put on her lotion. The sun was so hot that her skin started to hurt. But Lily was stubborn and didn't want to go back inside to get her lotion. + +As the day went on, Lily's skin got redder and sorer. She started to feel really uncomfortable. But still, she resisted going inside to get her lotion. + +Finally, when it was time for dinner, Lily's mommy saw how red and sore her skin was. She asked Lily if she had put on her lotion, and Lily sadly shook her head no. Her mommy put some lotion on her skin and soon Lily felt much better. From then on, Lily always remembered to put on her lotion before playing outside. +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 design a salad for dinner. Lily was so excited and picked out all her favorite veggies, including an onion. + +As she was chopping the onion, she started to cry. "Why are you crying, Lily?" asked her mommy. "I'm impatient," said Lily. "I want to finish the salad quickly, but the onion is making me cry." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Sometimes things take time, even when we are impatient. Just like the onion needs time to be chopped, we need time to learn and grow. Be patient and you will see the beautiful design of your salad." + +Lily wiped away her tears and finished making the salad. When they sat down for dinner, Lily was so proud of her creation. She learned that being patient can lead to great things and that even an onion can be a part of something beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to wander around his neighborhood. One day, Spot was walking down the street when he saw a cat. Spot was very alert because he knew that some cats didn't like dogs. But this cat was friendly and wanted to play. Spot and the cat played together for a while before the cat had to go back home. Spot continued to wander down the street, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his favorite shirt. It was a blue shirt with a big red car on it. One day, Timmy wanted to go on an adventurous journey to find a treasure. But he didn't have any friends to go with him. + +Timmy decided to invite his neighbor, Billy, to come along. Billy was a shy boy and didn't like adventures, but Timmy convinced him to come anyway. They walked through the woods and crossed a river. They climbed a big hill and finally found the treasure. + +Timmy and Billy were very happy and proud of themselves. Timmy learned that it's important to invite others to join in on adventures, even if they are not adventurous themselves. It's always more fun to share the experience with others. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside and explore. He was very adventurous. One day, Timmy lost his sock while he was playing. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy's mom asked him where he thought he lost his sock. Timmy didn't know, so he guessed. He guessed that he lost it when he was climbing a tree. So, Timmy and his mom went to the tree and looked for the sock. + +After a while, they found the sock stuck in a branch. Timmy was happy that he found his sock and he thanked his mom for helping him. From that day on, Timmy made sure to keep his socks on tight when he went on his adventurous explorations. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to go on walks in the forest with his mommy. One day, they saw a big, wild deer. Timmy was very excited to observe the deer from afar. + +As they continued walking, Timmy's mommy picked up an onion from the ground. Timmy asked her what it was, and she told him it was an onion. Timmy thought it looked funny and smelled strong. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise! It was a group of birds flying overhead. Timmy observed how they flew in a V-shape. He thought it was very interesting. + +After their walk, Timmy and his mommy went home and had dinner. Timmy's mommy chopped up the onion and put it in their salad. Timmy tried it and thought it tasted funny, but he was happy he got to observe and learn about a new vegetable. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy village. The people in the village loved to celebrate together. They would have big parties and dance to music. One day, a deaf man came to the village. He was a barber and he could not hear the music. But the people in the village were kind and they welcomed him. + +The deaf barber set up his shop and started cutting hair. He was very good at his job and soon everyone in the village wanted to get their hair cut by him. They would sit in his chair and he would use his scissors to make them look nice. They would talk to him and he would read their lips to understand what they were saying. + +One day, the village decided to have a big celebration in honor of the deaf barber. They wanted to show him how much they appreciated him. They had a big feast with lots of food and music. The deaf barber was so happy to be a part of the celebration. He felt like he was part of the village and he knew that he had made many friends. +Once upon a time, there was a white rabbit named Snowy. Snowy loved to eat carrots. One day, Snowy saw a big carrot in the garden. Snowy wanted to eat it, but it was too big for Snowy to carry. Snowy asked his friends, the birds, for help. The birds spread their wings and lifted the carrot into the air. Snowy was happy and thanked the birds. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. Even if something seems too big or too hard to do alone, there are always friends who can help you. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Tim's dad took him to the park. Tim was so happy to see the world outside of his house. + +At the park, Tim saw a big truck. The truck was there to load some things. Tim was so curious and he went to see what was happening. The men were putting boxes in the truck. Tim asked his dad what they were doing. His dad said they were loading the boxes to take them to another place. + +Tim was so happy to learn something new about the world. He went back home and told his mom all about it. From that day on, Tim loved to go out and see new things in the world. +Once upon a time, a big strong horse named Brownie lived on a farm. He loved to run and play in the fields. One day, the farmer asked Brownie to serve him by carrying a heavy load of hay to the barn. Brownie was happy to help and carried the hay with his strong muscles. + +As the day went on, Brownie saw the sunset and it was so pretty! The sky turned orange and pink and purple. Brownie thought it was the most beautiful sunset he had ever seen. He neighed happily and felt proud that he had served the farmer well. + +After a long day of work, Brownie went back to his stable and fell asleep. He dreamed of the sunset and how he had helped the farmer. Brownie knew that serving others was important and made him feel good inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the garden. One day, she saw a big, beautiful flower but it was behind a fence. She tried to climb the fence but she fell and hurt her knee. She was sad and cried. + +Her mom came and asked what happened. Lily showed her the flower and her mom said they could ask the owner if they could pick it. They went to the owner's house and asked. The owner said they could pick the flower but they had to test it first to make sure it wasn't poisonous. + +Lily's mom tested the flower and it was safe to pick. Lily was grateful and happy to have the pretty flower. She put it in a vase and it made her feel better about her hurt knee. From then on, Lily always asked before picking flowers and tested them to make sure they were safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read her dictionary and learn new words. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a bird on a tree. She observed the bird and thought it was beautiful. + +Lily's mom saw that she was being thoughtful and asked her what she was thinking. Lily said, "I want to learn more about birds, can we go to the library?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, let's go!" + +At the library, Lily found a big book about birds and was so happy. She read and observed all the pictures. Suddenly, a big storm started outside. Lily and her mom had to run home quickly. But on the way, a big tree fell and blocked their path. They had to go back to the library and wait for help. + +After a while, the storm stopped and they were able to go home. But when they got there, they saw that their house was flooded and all their things were ruined. Lily was so sad and cried. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can start again. We still have each other." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to hear music, especially when his mommy played the violin. The violin made beautiful sounds that made Timmy feel happy inside. + +One day, Timmy met a smart little girl named Lily. Lily had a shiny red bow in her hair and a big smile on her face. She showed Timmy how to play the violin and he was so excited to learn. + +Timmy practiced every day and soon he became very smart at playing the violin. He played for his mommy and she was so proud of him. Timmy was happy because he could make beautiful sounds just like his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and collect rocks. One day, she found a shiny rock that she really liked. She showed it to her friend, Timmy. + +Timmy said, "That's a nice rock, Lily. Do you know where you found it?" + +Lily replied, "I found it over there by the big tree. Why?" + +Timmy said, "I was just wondering. I like your rock, but I want to be honest with you. I have a rock just like it at home." + +Lily thought about it for a moment and said, "That's okay, Timmy. I still like my rock. I'm glad you were honest with me." + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy continued to collect rocks together and always made sure to be honest with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They lived in a big house with many rooms. One day, they wanted to have a party. The mommy and daddy asked the children to help decorate the house. The children were excited to help! They got out the balloons and streamers and put them up all around the house. + +The mommy also wore a pretty veil on her head. She looked like a princess! The children thought she was so beautiful. They asked if they could wear veils too, but they didn't have any. + +The mommy was very organized and had everything ready for the party. She made yummy food and drinks for everyone. The family and their friends had so much fun at the party. They danced and played games. It was a happy day for everyone! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to school. She loved playing with her friends and learning new things in her classroom. One day, she woke up feeling very excited because it was time for school. + +But when she got to her classroom, something was wrong. The lights were off and the room was very dark. Lily felt scared and didn't know what to do. She asked her teacher why the room was so dark, but her teacher didn't answer. + +Lily started to cry because she didn't like the dark classroom. Her friends tried to help her feel better, but nothing worked. Finally, the teacher turned on the bright lights and the classroom was filled with light. Lily smiled and felt happy again. She asked her teacher why the lights were off, and her teacher answered that there was a problem with the light switch. From that day on, Lily knew that she could always ask her teacher for an answer if something was wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her triangle blocks. One day, Lily noticed a mysterious box on her toy shelf. She opened it and found a toy soldier inside. The soldier could march and Lily was very happy. + +Lily played with the soldier for a while, but then she noticed something strange. The soldier had a mysterious triangle symbol on his uniform. Lily wondered what it meant. She asked her mom, but her mom didn't know either. + +Lily decided to march the soldier around her room and show him her triangle blocks. Maybe he would know what the mysterious symbol meant. As they marched, Lily felt happy and excited to solve the mystery. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play all day long. One day, she wanted to take a bath and her mom gave her some soap. Lily loved the smell of the soap and she used it to clean herself. + +After the bath, Lily wanted to put on her favorite dress. But it didn't fit her anymore. She was sad and didn't know what to do. She decided to skip and play to feel better. + +As she was skipping, she slipped on a wet floor and hit her head. She cried and her mom came to help her. They went to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't save her. Lily passed away because of the accident. + +Her mom was devastated and wished she could have done something to prevent it. From that day on, she made sure to always keep the floor dry and safe for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet cat named Mittens. One day, Lily and Mittens were playing outside when they saw a bird. The bird was chirping quietly in a tree. + +Lily said to Mittens, "Let's be quiet so we don't scare the bird." But just then, a man came by and stole her mom's razor from their porch. + +Lily saw the man and said, "Hey, that's not yours! You stole it!" The man ran away quickly. + +Lily and Mittens went inside to tell Lily's mom what happened. They were sad that someone would steal from them, but they were happy that they scared the thief away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but she felt lonely because she didn't have any friends to play with. One day, she saw her shadow on the ground and started talking to it. + +"Hello, shadow! Do you want to play with me?" + +But her shadow didn't answer. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She went to her mom and asked, "Mommy, can you recommend a friend for me to play with?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie! Let's go to the park and see if we can find someone to play with." + +At the park, Lily saw another little girl playing by herself. She went up to her and said, "Hi! I'm Lily. Do you want to play with me?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Yes, I would love to play with you!" + +From that day on, Lily wasn't lonely anymore. She had a new friend to play with, and her shadow didn't feel so lonely either because Lily had someone to talk to instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals very much and always wanted to go on a safari. One day, she asked her mom if they could go on a safari together. Her mom said yes, and they planned to go the next day. + +The next morning, Lily and her mom went on a safari. They saw many animals like lions, zebras, and giraffes. Lily was so happy and excited! She asked her mom if they could come back to the safari again. + +Her mom said they could come back another day, but Lily's friend Emma was envious that she didn't get to go on a safari too. So, Lily asked her mom if they could bring Emma with them next time. Her mom said yes, and Lily was very happy to share her safari adventure with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird lived in a nest on a roof. The roof was very high up and the bird felt safe there. One day, a fancy cat came along and saw the bird's nest. The cat wanted the nest for itself because it thought it was a nice place to sleep. The bird didn't want to give up its home because it belonged there. But the cat was very sneaky and climbed up to the roof when the bird was away. The cat took the nest and the bird had nowhere to go. The bird was very sad and didn't know what to do without its home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make silly faces. One day, her mommy gave her a camera to take pictures of her toys. + +Lily was so excited and took lots of pictures. But when she looked at them, they were all messy and blurry. She showed them to her mommy and said, "Look mommy, I took pictures, but they are all messy." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's okay Lily, taking pictures can be tricky. Maybe we can practice together and make it a joke." + +Lily giggled and said, "Okay mommy, let's practice and make funny faces for the camera." And so they did, taking silly pictures and laughing together. From that day on, Lily and her mommy loved taking pictures and making jokes together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to decorate. She had lots of stickers and colorful markers that she used to make everything pretty. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help decorate the living room for a party. Lily was so excited! + +When they got to the living room, Lily saw that it was very dull. There were no pretty colors or decorations. "Mommy, this room needs more decorations," said Lily. "I know, sweetie," replied her mommy. "That's why we need your help." + +Lily got to work, sticking stickers on the walls and drawing pretty flowers with her markers. It was so much fun! After they finished decorating, Lily's mommy said, "Wow, you turned this dull room into a beautiful maze of colors and shapes!" Lily was so happy to hear that. She couldn't wait for the party to start so everyone could see her decorations. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big brush that she used to comb her hair every day. One day, she saw her mommy polishing her shoes with a cloth. She asked her mommy if she could help her. Her mommy said yes and gave her a small cloth to polish her own shoes. + +Lily was so busy polishing her shoes that she didn't even notice when her mommy finished polishing her own shoes. When she was done, she showed her mommy her shiny shoes. Her mommy was so proud of her and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily loved to polish her shoes and make them shiny like new. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big brother named Billy who loved to play with him. One day, they went to the park to play on the swings and slide. They were having so much fun until they heard a loud roar. + +Timmy and Billy looked around and saw a big, scary lion coming towards them. They were very scared and didn't know what to do. But Billy remembered something he learned from watching a TV show about animals. He knew that lions don't like loud noises. + +So, Billy took a deep breath and let out a big roar. The lion was surprised and scared, so it ran away. Timmy and Billy were very relieved and hugged each other tightly. From then on, they always remembered to be brave and stick together, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty was very clumsy, and often fell out of trees. One day, Nutty was trying to get a nut from a tree, but he was too short. So, he decided to lean against the tree to reach the nut. But, he leaned too hard and fell down! + +Nutty was sad and his tummy hurt. But then, he saw a kind bunny hopping by. The bunny saw Nutty and asked if he was okay. Nutty said he was not okay and that he fell trying to get a nut. The bunny was very kind and gave Nutty a nut he found earlier. Nutty was so happy and thanked the bunny. + +From that day on, Nutty was more careful and never leaned too hard again. He also made a new friend, the kind bunny. And they lived happily ever after, eating nuts and playing together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and listen to music. One day, her mommy took her to a jazz concert. Lily saw the musicians playing their instruments and heard the beautiful sounds they made. She said to her mommy, "I like the jazz music, it sounds so pretty." + +After the concert, Lily met one of the musicians. He was a mighty man with big muscles. Lily asked him, "Can I play the drums like you?" The musician replied, "Sure, you can do anything you want if you practice a lot." Lily was determined to win at playing the drums. She practiced every day and soon became very good. + +One day, the jazz band came back to town and Lily was asked to play with them. She was so excited! During the concert, Lily played the drums with all her might and the audience cheered loudly. After the concert, the mighty musician said to Lily, "You won the hearts of everyone with your drumming. You are a talented little girl." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, I love playing the drums and listening to jazz music." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the park and brought their camera to take pictures. Lily loved taking pictures of the flowers and the trees. + +Suddenly, a grumpy man walked by and said, "You can't take pictures here!" Lily was sad because she wanted to take more pictures. Her mommy explained to the man that they were just taking pictures for fun and not doing anything bad. The man smiled and said, "Oh, I see. Have a nice day!" + +Lily was happy because she could take more pictures. She ran around the park and took pictures of everything she saw. When they got home, Lily looked at all the pictures and smiled. She was happy that she got to go to the park and take pictures with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read books, so his mommy took him to the library. They walked inside and saw a big shelf with lots of books on it. Timmy's mommy said, "Timmy, pick any book you like from the shelf." + +Timmy looked at all the books and saw one with a picture of a puppy on the cover. He said, "Mommy, I want this kind of book." His mommy smiled and said, "Okay, let's go check it out." + +At the checkout desk, the librarian asked Timmy's mommy for her library card number. She gave the number to the librarian and they checked out the book. Timmy was so happy to have his new book to read at home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved reading books, especially ones about princesses and dragons. One day, while she was playing in the park, she met a boy named Max. Max was holding a big book and Lily was curious. + +"What book is that?" Lily asked. + +"It's a book about a magical land where anything is possible," Max replied. + +"Imagine if we could go there!" Lily said excitedly. + +Max smiled and said, "That's exactly what this book is for. It lets us imagine and go on adventures." + +Lily and Max spent the rest of the day reading the book together. They imagined flying on dragons and exploring enchanted forests. When it was time to go home, Max said, "Thanks for reading with me, Lily. You're an honest and fun friend." + +Lily smiled and said, "I had a great time too. Let's read more books together soon!" And they both walked away, already imagining their next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Finn. Finn loved to swim in the ocean with his fish friends. One day, Finn saw a big fish swimming towards him. The big fish had a worried look on his face. + +"Hello, big fish. Why do you look so worried?" asked Finn. + +"I have a big problem. I hurt my shoulder and I can't swim anymore. Can you help me?" replied the big fish. + +Finn wanted to help the big fish, so he tried to carry him on his back. But the big fish was too heavy and Finn couldn't swim anymore. They both sank to the bottom of the ocean. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we want to help others, but we need to be careful not to put ourselves in danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and catch butterflies. One day, she saw a big pepper plant in her garden. She thought it looked yummy, but her mom said it was too spicy for her. + +The next day, Lily went outside to play again. She saw a butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. She looked around and saw the pepper plant again. She thought, "Maybe if I eat a pepper, I can catch the butterfly!" + +Lily took a bite of the pepper and it was very spicy. She started to feel dizzy and her eyes watered. Suddenly, the butterfly flew right into her hands! Lily was so happy that she caught it, but she learned that sometimes it's better to just wait and be patient. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who had to work. She put on her shoes and went to her job. At work, she had to use her computer and talk on the phone. She worked very hard and did a good job. + +When the mommy came home, she was very happy. She told her little girl that she had a successful day at work. The little girl was proud of her mommy. + +To celebrate, the mommy and her little girl drank hot chocolate from their favorite cups. The cups were colorful and had pictures of animals on them. They snuggled on the couch and watched a movie together. It was a wonderful end to a successful day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and pick flowers. One day, she found a shiny necklace on the ground. It was made of pretty jewelry and sparkled in the light. + +Lily was very happy and put the necklace on. She showed it to her mom and dad, who said it was very special. But then, Lily accidentally dropped the necklace in the dirt. It got dirty and started to rot. + +Lily was sad, but her mom said they could clean it up. They washed it with soap and water and it was shiny again. They also had a spicy snack together to celebrate. From that day on, Lily took better care of her jewelry and never let it rot again. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie had a long neck and soft feathers. One day, the birdie was playing with some seeds when a big wind came and scatter them all over the place. The birdie was sad because it couldn't find all the seeds. But then, a gentle breeze came and helped the birdie find all the scattered seeds. The birdie was happy again and sang a beautiful song. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read and listen to poems. One day, she found a poem book in her room. She was so enthusiastic about it that she showed it to her mom. + +"Mommy, mommy, look what I found! Can we read it together?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, my dear. Let's read it together," her mom replied. + +As they read the poem, Lily's mom noticed that the book was old and starting to spoil. "We need to take good care of this book so it doesn't spoil anymore," her mom said. + +Lily nodded and promised to keep the book safe. From that day on, Lily read the poem book every night before bed and made sure to keep it safe from any harm. +Sara was hungry. She saw a big peach on the table. She wanted to eat it. She climbed on a chair and reached for the peach. But the chair was wobbly and Sara fell down. She hurt her knee and cried. + +"Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!" Sara sobbed. + +Mama heard Sara and ran to her. She picked her up and hugged her. She saw the peach on the floor. + +"Did you want the peach, Sara?" Mama asked. + +"Yes, Mama. I like peaches. They are sweet and juicy." Sara said. + +"I know, Sara. But you have to be careful. You can't climb on chairs. You can ask me for help. I will give you the peach." Mama said. + +"OK, Mama. I'm sorry. I will be careful." Sara said. + +Mama smiled and kissed Sara's knee. She took the peach and washed it. She cut it into small pieces and put them in a bowl. She gave the bowl to Sara. + +"Here you go, Sara. Enjoy your peach. But don't eat too fast. You might choke." Mama said. + +"Thank you, Mama. I love you." Sara said. + +She ate the peach slowly and happily. She liked the taste and the color. She saw a small seed in the middle of the peach. She wondered what it was. + +"Mama, what is this?" Sara asked, pointing to the seed. + +"That is a peach seed, Sara. It is where the peach comes from. If you plant it in the ground and water it, it might grow into a peach tree." Mama said. + +"Wow, really? Can I plant it, Mama? Can I have a peach tree?" Sara asked. + +"Maybe, Sara. But you have to be patient. It takes a long time for a seed to grow into a tree. And you have to take care of it. You have to water it and protect it from bugs and birds." Mama said. + +"I can do that, Mama. I want to try. I want to meet a peach tree." Sara said. + +"OK, Sara. Let's go outside and find a good spot for your seed. Maybe one day, you will have your own peaches." Mama said. + +Sara was excited. She held the seed in her hand and followed Mama. She hoped to meet a peach tree soon. She loved peaches. +One day, a panda named Po was very bored. He wanted to play with his friends, but they were all busy. He saw a big box and had an idea. He went inside the box and said, "I will act like a lion. Roar!" + +He made a loud noise and shook the box. He hoped someone would hear him and come to see. But no one came. He tried again. "I will act like a bird. Tweet!" + +He made a high sound and flapped his arms. He hoped someone would look up and find him. But no one did. He felt sad. He wanted to have fun. + +He decided to try one more time. "I will act like a turtle. Slow!" + +He made a low sound and crawled out of the box. He hoped someone would notice him and laugh. But no one did. He felt lonely. He wanted to have a friend. + +He saw a little girl walking by. She had a red dress and a big smile. She saw Po and stopped. She said, "Hello, panda. What are you doing?" + +Po looked at her and smiled. He said, "I am acting. Do you want to act with me?" + +The girl nodded and said, "Yes, panda. I love to act. What do you want to act like?" + +Po thought for a moment and said, "How about a panda?" + +The girl laughed and said, "Okay, panda. Let's act like pandas. Hug!" + +They hugged each other and felt happy. They acted like pandas and had fun. They became friends. Po was not bored anymore. He was glad he met the girl. He learned that acting can be fun, but it is more fun with a friend. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big fox with a red coat and a long tail. The fox was sitting on a bench, looking at the birds. + +"Wow, look at that fox!" Lily said. "He is so pretty and shiny. I want to pet him." + +Tom was not sure. He thought the fox looked strange. He saw a tag on his ear and a zipper on his back. + +"Lily, I don't think that is a real fox," Tom said. "I think that is a fake fox. Someone made him out of cloth and stuffing." + +Lily did not believe Tom. She wanted to admire the fox. She walked closer to the bench and reached out her hand. + +"Hello, Mr. Fox," she said. "Can I be your friend?" + +The fox did not move or make a sound. He just stared at Lily with his glassy eyes. + +Lily felt something hard and cold under his fur. She pulled the zipper and opened his back. She saw a lot of white fluff and wires inside. + +Lily gasped. Tom was right. The fox was fake. + +She felt sad and angry. She threw the fox on the ground and ran back to Tom. + +"Tom, you were right," she said. "That was a fake fox. Someone tricked us. That was not nice." + +Tom hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, Lily. Don't be sad. We can find a real fox someday. A real fox is much better than a fake one." +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big green slide. They want to go on it. + +"Can we go on the slide, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, but you have to pay first," Mom says. She gives them each a coin. + +Tom and Lily run to the slide. They see a man with a hat. He is the slide keeper. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you want to go on the slide?" he asks. + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Lily say. They give him their coins. + +"OK, but be careful. The slide is very fast and dangerous. You have to hold on tight and scream loud," he says. + +Tom and Lily nod. They climb up the stairs. They sit on the slide. They hold on tight and scream loud. + +"Whee!" they shout as they go down the slide. + +They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They have so much fun. + +They reach the bottom of the slide. They laugh and hug each other. + +"That was awesome!" Tom says. + +"Let's do it again!" Lily says. + +They run back to the slide keeper. They ask Mom for more coins. + +The end. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. Lily saw a big hill and wanted to climb it. She said to Tom, "Come on, let's go up the hill. It will be fun." + +Tom shook his head. He did not want to go up the hill. He said, "No, Lily, it is too high. We might fall and hurt ourselves. Let's stay here and play with the ball." + +Lily was stubborn. She did not listen to Tom. She said, "I am not afraid. I can do it. You are a baby. I am going to the hill." She ran away from Tom and started to climb the hill. + +Tom was sad. He did not like to be called a baby. He wanted to play with Lily, but he also wanted to be safe. He watched Lily go up the hill. He hoped she would be careful. + +Lily was happy. She liked to be brave and adventurous. She climbed higher and higher. She saw the sky and the trees and the birds. She felt like a queen. She said to herself, "I am the best. I can do anything." + +But then, she made a mistake. She stepped on a loose rock and lost her balance. She stumbled and fell down the hill. She rolled and bumped and scraped. She cried out loud. She was scared and hurt. + +Tom heard Lily's cry. He ran to help her. He found her at the bottom of the hill. She was dirty and bleeding. She had tears in her eyes. She said to Tom, "I am sorry, Tom. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. The hill was too high. It was not fun. It was bad." + +Tom hugged Lily. He said, "It's okay, Lily. I am sorry, too. I should not have called you a baby. You are brave and adventurous. But sometimes, you need to be careful and quiet. Come on, let's go home. Mom will clean your wounds and give you a hug. We can play again tomorrow." +Lisa and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Lisa has a fancy event. She wears a pretty dress and a shiny crown. She goes to a big house with her mom and dad. + +Tom stays at home with his grandma. He is sad. He wants to go to the fancy event too. He misses Lisa. He looks at his toys and books. He does not want to play alone. + +Lisa has fun at the fancy event. She sees many people and things. She eats cake and ice cream. She dances and sings. She gets a gift. It is a new book. She likes the book. It has many pictures and words. + +Lisa thinks of Tom. She knows he likes books too. She wants to share the book with him. She asks her mom and dad if she can call Tom. They say yes. They give her a phone. + +Lisa calls Tom. She says, "Hi, Tom. I miss you. I have a new book. It is very nice. Do you want to see it?" + +Tom is happy. He says, "Hi, Lisa. I miss you too. I want to see your new book. It sounds very nice." + +Lisa says, "OK. I will come to your house tomorrow. We can read the book together. We can share it. It will be fun." + +Tom says, "OK. I will wait for you. I have some toys and books too. We can share them. It will be fun." + +Lisa and Tom are happy. They are good friends. They like to share. They can't wait to see each other. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together at the park. One day, Lily sees a big sign. The sign says: "Fun Fair. Come and see the rides, the games, and the animals. Only five coins for a ticket." + +Lily runs to Tom and says: "Look, Tom, a fun fair! Can we go, please? It looks lovely." + +Tom looks at the sign and says: "I don't know, Lily. Five coins is a lot of money. Do we have enough?" + +Lily and Tom count their coins. They have four coins each. They need one more coin to buy a ticket. + +They see a lady selling lemonade. The lady says: "Hello, children. Do you want some lemonade? It is very cold and sweet. Only one coin for a cup." + +Lily and Tom have an idea. They say to the lady: "Can we help you sell lemonade? Maybe you can give us one coin each." + +The lady smiles and says: "Sure, you can help me. You are very kind and smart. You can invite people to buy lemonade and tell them the price." + +Lily and Tom are happy. They start to invite people to buy lemonade. They say: "Hello, sir. Hello, madam. Do you want some lemonade? It is very cold and sweet. Only one coin for a cup." + +Soon, they sell many cups of lemonade. The lady gives them one coin each. They say: "Thank you, lady. You are very nice and generous." + +They run to the fun fair with their coins. They buy a ticket and enter the fun fair. They see the rides, the games, and the animals. They have a lot of fun. + +They say to each other: "This is the best day ever. We are so lucky and happy." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. They run and jump and laugh. They are happy. + +But one day, Tom feels sick. His nose is wet and he sneezes a lot. He has a cold. He has to stay in bed and drink soup. He is sad. + +Sam comes to visit him. He brings him a toy car and a book. He says, "Hello, Tom. How are you?" + +Tom says, "I am not good. My nose is wet and it hurts. I can't play outside with you. I am unlucky." + +Sam says, "Don't be sad, Tom. You will get better soon. I have something for you. Look, it is a tissue. You can use it to dry your nose. It will make you feel better." + +Tom takes the tissue and wipes his nose. He says, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. You make me feel better. Maybe I am not so unlucky." + +Sam says, "You are welcome, Tom. You are lucky to have a friend like me. And I am lucky to have a friend like you. We are both lucky. Now, do you want to read the book with me?" + +Tom says, "Yes, I do. That sounds fun. Maybe we can play with the toy car later." + +Sam says, "OK, let's read the book. It is about a dog and a cat. They are friends, too." + +Tom and Sam read the book together. They smile and giggle. They are happy. +Lily loved to nap. She liked to curl up on her soft bed with her fluffy pillow and her cozy blanket. She dreamed of happy things, like playing with her friends, eating ice cream, and reading books. + +But today, Lily could not nap. Her big brother Ben was making a lot of noise. He was playing with his toy cars and trucks, and he was making them zoom and crash and honk. He did not care that Lily was trying to sleep. + +"Ben, please be quiet!" Lily said. "I want to nap!" + +"Too bad, Lily!" Ben said. "I want to play! You can nap later!" + +Lily felt angry and sad. She wished Ben would be more thoughtful. She wished he would understand how she felt. She wished he would leave her alone. + +She got an idea. She remembered that Ben hated pepper. He said it made him sneeze and cough and cry. She knew where Mom kept the pepper in the kitchen. She got up from her bed and tiptoed to the kitchen. She grabbed the pepper and went back to her room. + +She saw Ben still playing with his toys. He did not notice her. She sprinkled some pepper on his cars and trucks. She hid behind her bed and waited. + +Ben picked up one of his cars and brought it close to his face. He smelled something funny. He sniffed again. He felt a tickle in his nose. He sneezed loudly. He dropped the car and rubbed his eyes. He saw pepper on his car and on his hands. He looked around and saw pepper on his other toys too. + +"Who did this?" he shouted. "Who put pepper on my toys?" + +Lily giggled. She came out from behind her bed. She smiled at Ben. + +"I did!" she said. "Now you know how it feels to be bothered!" + +Ben was mad. He glared at Lily. He wanted to yell at her. He wanted to take her blanket and pillow. He wanted to make her cry. + +But then he thought about it. He realized that he had been mean to Lily. He realized that he had not been thoughtful. He realized that he had made her angry and sad. + +He felt sorry. He looked at Lily. He saw her smile fade. He saw her eyes get big. He saw her look scared. + +He did not want to scare her. He did not want to hurt her. He wanted to be a good brother. + +He sighed. He put down his toys. He walked over to Lily. He hugged her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "You're right. I was being noisy and rude. I should have let you nap. I'm sorry I made you mad." + +Lily hugged him back. She felt happy and surprised. She did not expect Ben to say sorry. She did not expect him to hug her. She felt glad. + +"I'm sorry too, Ben," she said. "I should not have put pepper on your toys. That was mean and sneaky. I'm sorry I made you sneeze." + +They smiled at each other. They forgave each other. They decided to share their toys and their bed. They decided to nap together. + +They curled up on the soft bed with the fluffy pillow and the cozy blanket. They dreamed of happy things, like playing with their friends, eating ice cream, and reading books. They napped peacefully. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play games. Today they play a game with cards. Lily has a card with a cat. Ben has a card with a dog. They show their cards to each other. + +"Cat is better than dog!" Lily says. She wants to win the game. + +"No, dog is better than cat!" Ben says. He wants to win the game too. + +They start to yell. They yell very loud. They do not hear their mom. + +Mom comes in the room. She has juice for them. She sees them yelling. She is not happy. + +"Stop yelling!" Mom says. "You are too loud. You will be deaf if you yell so much." + +Lily and Ben stop yelling. They look at mom. They see the juice. They like juice. + +"Sorry, mom," they say. "We were playing a game. We wanted to win." + +Mom smiles. She gives them juice. She says, "It is okay to play games. But you do not have to yell. You can use your words. And you can share. Sharing is better than winning." + +Lily and Ben nod. They drink their juice. They say, "Thank you, mom. You are right. Sharing is better than winning." + +They look at their cards. They decide to trade. Lily gives Ben her cat card. Ben gives Lily his dog card. They are happy. They are friends. They hug each other. They hug mom. They finish their juice. They play another game. They do not yell. They share. They have fun. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a big jar of money in their dad's room. They think it is for them. + +"Look, Sam, we are rich!" Ben says. He takes some money and puts it in his pocket. + +"Let's move the jar to our room. Then we can buy more toys," Sam says. He tries to lift the jar, but it is too heavy. + +"Help me, Ben. It is hard to move," Sam says. + +Ben does not help. He wants to keep the money for himself. He runs out of the room with his pocket full of money. + +"Ben, come back! That is not fair!" Sam shouts. + +But Ben does not listen. He runs down the stairs and out of the door. He sees a man with a big hat and a coat. The man smiles at him. + +"Hello, little boy. What do you have in your pocket?" the man asks. + +"Money. Lots of money," Ben says. He is proud. + +"Wow, that is amazing. Do you want to trade your money for something better?" the man asks. + +"Like what?" Ben asks. + +"Like this magic ring. It can make your wishes come true," the man says. He shows Ben a shiny ring. + +Ben thinks the ring is beautiful. He wants it. + +"OK, I will trade. Give me the ring," Ben says. + +The man takes the money from Ben's pocket and gives him the ring. + +"Thank you, little boy. You are very kind. Have a nice day," the man says. He walks away with the money. + +Ben puts the ring on his finger. He makes a wish. + +"I wish I had more money," he says. + +But nothing happens. The ring is not magic. It is just a cheap toy. + +Ben feels sad. He has no money and no ring. He has been foolish. He wishes he had listened to Sam. He runs back to the house. He hopes Sam will forgive him. He hopes dad will not be angry. He hopes he can learn from his mistake. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of toys, but their favorite was the recorder. The recorder was a thing that could make sounds and keep them. Tom and Lily liked to talk and sing into the recorder and then listen to their voices. + +One day, they decided to play a trick on their mom. They took the recorder and hid it in the cupboard. The cupboard was wide and had many things inside. They made a space for the recorder and turned it on. Then they ran back to the living room and waited. + +"Mom, mom, can you come here?" Tom called. + +"What is it, sweetie?" Mom asked, coming from the kitchen. + +"Can you open the cupboard for us? We want to show you something," Lily said. + +Mom smiled and walked to the cupboard. She opened the door and heard a loud noise. + +"Boo! We scared you!" Tom and Lily's voices came from the recorder. + +Mom jumped and then laughed. She looked at the recorder and saw the red light. + +"You two are very clever and funny," she said. "But how did you put the recorder in the cupboard?" + +"We used a chair and a stick," Tom said. + +"We wanted to make you laugh," Lily said. + +Mom hugged them and said, "You did make me laugh, but you also made me proud. You are very creative and smart. But next time, please be careful with the recorder and the cupboard. They are not toys." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. We love you." + +They took the recorder and the chair and the stick and put them away. Then they played with their other toys and had fun. +Sara and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and bridges and houses. Sara has many red blocks and Ben has many blue blocks. They share some green and yellow blocks. + +Sara wants to make a big tower. She puts many red blocks on top of each other. She tries to reach the top, but it is too high. She asks Ben for help. + +"Ben, can you help me? I want to make my tower higher." + +Ben looks at Sara's tower. He thinks it is very tall and nice. He offers Sara some blue blocks. + +"Here, Sara. You can use some of my blue blocks. They are not heavy. They are easy to lift." + +Sara smiles and takes some blue blocks from Ben. She thanks him and puts them on top of her tower. Now her tower is higher and more colorful. + +Ben is happy to help Sara. He likes to play with her. He thinks she is a good friend. He wants to make a bridge with his blocks. He asks Sara for help. + +"Sara, can you help me? I want to make a bridge with my blocks." + +Sara looks at Ben's blocks. She thinks they are very nice and shiny. She offers Ben some green and yellow blocks. + +"Here, Ben. You can use some of my green and yellow blocks. They are not hard. They are easy to connect." + +Ben smiles and takes some green and yellow blocks from Sara. He thanks her and puts them between his blue blocks. Now he has a bridge with his blocks. + +Sara and Ben are happy to play with each other. They like to share and help. They think they are good friends. They have fun with their blocks. +Anna loves to listen to music. She likes to hear the sounds of the piano, the guitar, the drum and the flute. She wants to be a musician when she grows up. She asks her mom to buy her a flute for her birthday. + +Mom says yes, but she tells Anna to be careful with the flute. She says the flute is fragile, and it can break easily. She says Anna has to hold it gently, and not drop it or hit it. She says Anna has to clean it and put it in a case after she plays it. + +Anna is very happy and excited. She gets her flute on her birthday, and she tries to play it. She blows into it, but she does not hear any music. She blows harder, but she only hears a loud noise. She gets frustrated and angry. She throws the flute on the floor, and it breaks into pieces. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what happened. She sees the broken flute and the sad Anna. She hugs Anna and tells her she is sorry. She says Anna has to learn how to play the flute, and it takes time and practice. She says Anna has to be patient and gentle with the flute, and not give up. She says she will buy her a new flute, but only if Anna promises to take good care of it. + +Anna nods and says she is sorry. She says she will listen to mom and try to be a good musician. She says she will love her flute and make beautiful music with it. Mom smiles and kisses her. She says she is proud of Anna and she will help her learn. They hug and go to the store to buy a new flute. +Sara was bored. She had nothing to do. She missed her friend Tom, who lived on the farm. Tom had a goose that was funny and loud. Sara liked to play with Tom and the goose. + +She asked her mom, "Can we go to the farm and see Tom and the goose?" + +Her mom said, "Not today, Sara. We have to stay home and do some work. Maybe tomorrow." + +Sara was sad. She wanted to see Tom and the goose today. She went to her room and looked at her toys. They were boring. She did not want to play with them. + +She heard a honk outside. She ran to the window and saw a big surprise. It was Tom and the goose! They had come to visit her. Sara was happy. She ran outside and hugged Tom and the goose. + +"Hi, Sara!" Tom said. "I missed you. Do you want to play with me and the goose?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Sara said. "Thank you for coming. You are the best friend ever. And you, goose, you are the funniest goose ever." + +Sara, Tom, and the goose played all afternoon. They had a lot of fun. Sara was not bored anymore. She was glad. +Sara and Tom were playing on the beach. They liked to build sand castles and dig holes. They also liked to collect shells and stones. They found many different shapes and colors. + +"Look, Sara, I found a big shell!" Tom said. He held up a shiny shell that was pink and white. "It makes a sound when I shake it. Do you want to hear?" + +"Yes, please!" Sara said. She came closer to Tom and listened to the shell. She heard a soft noise, like the sea. "Wow, that's amazing! How does it do that?" + +Tom shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe there is water inside. Or maybe there is a tiny fish that lives there." + +They decided to keep the shell and put it in their bucket. They continued to play and explore. They did not notice that the tide was coming in. The water was getting higher and higher. It reached their sand castles and holes. It washed away their shells and stones. + +"Oh no!" Sara cried. "Our things are gone! The water took them!" + +Tom looked sad. He saw his big shell floating away. He wanted to get it back. He ran towards the water. He did not see the big wave that was coming. + +"Tom, wait!" Sara shouted. "It's dangerous! The water is too strong!" + +But Tom did not hear her. He reached for the shell. The wave hit him and knocked him down. He felt the water pull him. He was scared. + +Sara saw Tom in trouble. She ran to the water too. She grabbed his hand and pulled him. She was flexible and strong. She managed to drag him out of the water. They were both wet and cold. They hugged each other. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Sara asked. + +Tom nodded. He was still shaking. He looked at the shell in his hand. He did not want it anymore. He threw it back into the water. + +"I'm sorry, Sara," he said. "I was silly. I should have listened to you. The shell was not worth it." + +Sara smiled. She was glad that Tom was safe. She said, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. The shell was pretty, but you are more important. You are my friend." + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful of the tide. They learned to value their friendship more than their things. They learned to listen to each other. They went home happy and warm. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys and read books. They have many books in their room. Some books have pictures, some books have words, some books have both. + +One day, their mom says, "Sara and Ben, it is time to take a nap. You can choose one book each to read in bed. Then you have to sleep for a while. Be obedient and do not make noise." + +Sara and Ben nod. They go to their room and look at their books. Sara picks a book with animals. She likes animals. She says, "I want this book. It has a lion, a monkey, and a giraffe. They are big and funny." + +Ben picks a book with cars. He likes cars. He says, "I want this book. It has a red car, a blue car, and a yellow car. They are fast and shiny." + +They take their books and go to their beds. They open their books and look at the pictures. They enjoy their books. They say the names of the animals and the cars. They make sounds like the animals and the cars. + +Their mom hears them and smiles. She is happy that they like to read. She says, "Sara and Ben, you are doing well. But now it is time to sleep. Close your books and close your eyes. I will come back later to check on you." + +Sara and Ben obey. They close their books and put them on the floor. They close their eyes and snuggle under their blankets. They feel sleepy and warm. They dream of animals and cars. They are good twins. +Lily liked her furry shirt. It was soft and warm and pink. She wore it every day, even when it was hot. She did not want to wear any other shirt. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big dog. The dog was brown and had a long tail. The dog ran to Lily and licked her face. Lily laughed and petted the dog. The dog liked Lily's furry shirt. He bit it and pulled it. + +"Hey, stop that!" Lily said. She tried to get her shirt back, but the dog was strong. He ran away with her shirt in his mouth. + +Lily cried. She was sad and cold. She wanted her furry shirt back. She asked her mom, "Mom, can we get my shirt back? Please?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I don't think we can. The dog is gone. Maybe he needed a shirt too. But don't worry, we can buy you a new shirt. A better shirt. A shirt that no dog will take." + +Lily stopped crying. She looked at her mom and smiled. She said, "Okay, mom. Thank you. I love you. Can we get ice cream too?" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Yes, we can. I love you too. Come on, let's go." They walked to the ice cream shop, holding hands. Lily forgot about her furry shirt. She was happy again. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to look for bugs and flowers and rocks. They had a big jar to keep their finds. + +"Look, Lily, I found a twig!" Tim said, holding up a brown stick. "It has some green leaves on it. Maybe it is from a tree." + +"Let me see!" Lily said, taking the twig from Tim. She examined it with her eyes. She saw tiny veins on the leaves and little bumps on the stick. "It is a nice twig, Tim. Can I keep it?" + +"Sure, Lily, you can keep it. It is a humble twig, but it is pretty." Tim said, smiling. He liked to share with his sister. + +"Thank you, Tim. You are a good brother." Lily said, hugging Tim. She put the twig in the jar with the other things. They continued to play and explore, happy and curious. +Tom and Anna liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big truck. The truck had four wheels, a horn, and a door that opened and closed. They took turns driving the truck around the room, making loud noises. + +One day, Tom and Anna saw a new toy in the store. It was a shiny red car with lights and sounds. They wanted the car very much, but they did not have enough money. They asked their mom, but she said no. She said they had enough toys at home, and they should be happy with what they had. + +Tom and Anna were sad and angry. They decided to take the car without paying. They waited until the store lady was busy, and then they grabbed the car and ran out of the door. They hid the car under their coats and ran all the way home. + +They put the car in their closet and played with it secretly. They thought they were very clever, but they also felt guilty. They knew they had done something bad. They were afraid that their mom or the store lady would find out. + +The next day, they heard a knock on the door. It was the store lady. She had seen them on the camera and followed them home. She was very angry and asked them to give back the car. She said they had stolen it and that was wrong. + +Tom and Anna felt ashamed. They took out the car and gave it to the store lady. They said they were sorry and that they would never do it again. The store lady said she was glad they were honest, but they still had to face the consequences. She said she would call their mom and tell her what they had done. + +Tom and Anna cried and hugged each other. They wished they had never taken the car. They hoped their mom would forgive them and restore their trust. They learned a hard lesson that day. They realized that stealing was not worth it, and that they should be grateful for their toys, especially their big truck. +Tim and Mia like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars that can move and make noises. They need batteries to make their cars work. Tim and Mia have a big box of batteries in their room. + +One day, they want to play with their cars, but they cannot find any batteries. They look in the box, but it is empty. They look under the bed, in the closet, and in the drawers, but they cannot find any batteries. They are sad and angry. + +"Who took our batteries?" Tim asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe Mom or Dad?" Mia says. + +They go to the living room, where Mom and Dad are watching TV. They ask them if they have seen their batteries. + +"Sorry, kids. We don't have any batteries. We used them for the remote and the flashlight," Mom says. + +"Why did you use our batteries? They are ours!" Tim says. + +"We didn't know they were yours. We thought they were for everyone. We needed them for the TV and the flashlight. It was dark and stormy last night," Dad says. + +"But we need them for our cars! Our cars don't work without batteries!" Mia says. + +"Maybe you can play with something else. How about your blocks or your books?" Mom says. + +"No, we want to play with our cars!" Tim and Mia say. + +They start to cry and scream. Mom and Dad try to calm them down, but they don't listen. They are very loud and rude. + +"Shh, kids. You have to be quiet. The baby is sleeping in the other room. You don't want to wake him up, do you?" Mom says. + +Tim and Mia look at each other. They remember their baby brother, Ben. He is very small and cute. He sleeps a lot and needs to rest. They don't want to make him cry. + +"Okay, Mom. We will be quiet. We don't want to wake up Ben," Tim says. + +"Me too. We will be quiet. We love Ben," Mia says. + +They stop crying and screaming. They hug Mom and Dad and say sorry. They go back to their room and find some other toys to play with. They decide to play with their cars another day, when they have new batteries. They remain quiet and happy. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara has a doll and Ben has a car. They are having fun, but they are also making a lot of noise. + +"Shh, be quiet!" their mom says from the kitchen. "Your dad is sleeping. He worked very hard last night." + +Sara and Ben nod and try to play more softly. But soon they get bored of their toys and look for something else to do. + +"Look, mom left some stamps on the table!" Ben says, pointing to a pile of colorful stickers. "Let's use them to make a picture!" + +"Okay!" Sara agrees. She grabs a sheet of paper and a crayon. Ben takes the stamps and starts to peel them off. + +They work together to make a picture of their family. Sara draws their faces and bodies with the crayon. Ben sticks the stamps on their clothes and hair. He thinks it looks funny and pretty. + +"Done!" Ben says, holding up their picture. "Do you like it, Sara?" + +Sara looks at their picture and blinks. She does not like it at all. She thinks it looks ugly and silly. + +"No, I don't like it!" she says, frowning. "You made mom's hair green and dad's shirt pink! And you gave me a stamp on my nose! That's not how we look!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says, smiling. "It's a nice picture! It's colorful and fun!" + +They start to argue and shout. Their mom hears them and comes to the living room. She sees their picture and smiles. + +"What a lovely picture!" she says, picking it up. "You two are very creative and talented! Thank you for making this for me!" + +Sara and Ben stop arguing and look at their mom. They are surprised and confused. They don't understand why she likes their picture. + +"Really?" Sara asks. + +"Really!" their mom says. "It's a beautiful picture! It shows how much you love each other and your family!" + +She hugs them and kisses them. She puts their picture on the fridge. + +Sara and Ben look at each other and smile. They are happy that their mom likes their picture. They decide to make more pictures with stamps and crayons. But this time, they try to make them look more like their family. +Anna and Ben were hungry. They wanted to make a snack. They saw some bread, cheese, ham and eggs in the kitchen. + +"Let's make a cheese and ham toastie!" Anna said. "We can use the grill to make it hot and crispy." + +"Good idea!" Ben said. "But we need to mix the eggs first. They will make the toastie more yummy and soft." + +They cracked two eggs in a bowl and used a fork to mix them well. They added a pinch of salt and pepper. Then they took two slices of bread and put cheese and ham on one of them. They poured some egg mix on top and covered it with another slice of bread. They did the same with two more slices. + +They put the toasties on a tray and carried it to the grill. They turned it on and waited for a few minutes. They smelled the cheese and ham melting and the bread browning. + +"Be careful, it's hot!" Anna said as she took the tray out of the grill. She cut the toasties in half and gave one to Ben. They both took a bite and smiled. + +"Mmm, this is delicious!" Ben said. "You are a great cook, Anna." + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a great helper. We make a good team." Anna said. + +They finished their snack and cleaned up the kitchen. They learned that cooking together is fun and tasty. They also learned to be careful with the grill and to use a fork to mix the eggs. They were happy and full. +Anna likes to write. She has a big book and many colors. She writes her name, her mom's name, and her cat's name. She writes big and small. She writes happy and sad. She likes to write. + +One day, Anna finds a weird thing in her book. It is not a color. It is not a word. It is hair. Long, curly, brown hair. Anna does not know whose hair it is. She does not like it. She thinks it is yucky. + +She shows the hair to her mom. Her mom laughs. She says it is her hair. She says she was writing in Anna's book too. She says she likes to write. She says she is sorry for the hair. She says she will take it out. + +Anna is happy. She hugs her mom. She says it is okay. She says she likes to write with her mom. She says they can share the book. She says they can write more words and more colors. She says they can write together. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they hear a knock on the door. They run to see who it is. + +They see their grandma and grandpa. They are elderly. They have white hair and glasses. They smile and hug Lily and Ben. + +"Hello, my darlings," grandma says. "We came to visit you and bring you a surprise." + +"What is it, what is it?" Lily and Ben ask. They are excited. + +Grandpa holds a big box. It has a ribbon and a card. He gives it to Lily and Ben. + +"Open it and see," he says. "It is for both of you." + +Lily and Ben tear the paper and open the box. They gasp. Inside the box, there are two teddy bears. One is brown and one is white. They have bows and buttons. They are soft and cuddly. + +"Wow, thank you, thank you!" Lily and Ben say. They hug their grandma and grandpa. They hug their teddy bears. + +"They are twins, like you," grandma says. "They are your new friends. You can name them and play with them." + +Lily and Ben think for a moment. Then they say: + +"I will name mine Coco," Lily says. She holds the brown teddy bear. + +"I will name mine Snowy," Ben says. He holds the white teddy bear. + +They are happy. They show their teddy bears to their grandma and grandpa. They play with them in their room. They love their surprise. They love their grandma and grandpa. +Lila and Ben are at the beach with Mom and Dad. They like to play in the sand and make castles and holes. They also like to run and jump in the water and splash each other. + +"Look, Lila, I can spin!" Ben says, as he twirls around on the sand. He spins faster and faster, until he feels dizzy and falls down. He laughs and gets up again. + +"Wow, Ben, you are so fast!" Lila says. She wants to try too. She spins like Ben, but she loses her balance and bumps into a pale blue bucket. The bucket falls over and spills water and sand on Lila. She gasps and giggles. + +"Oops, sorry, Lila!" Ben says. He helps her up and brushes off the sand from her hair and clothes. "Are you okay?" + +"I'm okay, Ben. It was fun!" Lila says. She picks up the bucket and fills it with water and sand. "Let's make a big castle with this!" + +"Okay, Lila, let's do it!" Ben says. They run to a spot on the sand and start to build their castle. They use shells and stones and sticks to decorate it. They are very happy and proud of their work. + +Mom and Dad watch them from their chairs and smile. They love to see their children have fun and use their imagination. They join them and help them finish their castle. They all have a great day at the beach. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. But sometimes they disagreed about what to play. One night, they wanted to play hide and seek before bedtime, but they could not agree on who would hide first. + +"I want to hide first!" Ben said. "You always hide first!" + +"No, I don't!" Lily said. "You always find me too fast!" + +They argued and argued until their mom came to their room. She was not happy. + +"Ben and Lily, it's time to stop playing and go to bed. You are both very sleepy and you have school tomorrow. You can play hide and seek another day." + +"But mom, we want to play!" Ben and Lily said. + +"Sorry, no more playing. You can read a book or listen to a song, but then you have to sleep. Now, brush your teeth and put on your pajamas." + +Ben and Lily did what their mom said, but they were still not happy. They wanted to play. They had an idea. They whispered to each other and smiled. + +When their mom tucked them in and turned off the light, they waited for a few minutes. Then they got out of their beds and tiptoed to the closet. They opened the door and went inside. They thought they were very clever. + +"Shh, don't make any noise," Ben said. "We can play hide and seek in the closet. Mom won't know." + +"OK, but you have to hide first," Lily said. "I'll count to ten." + +"Fine, but you have to close your eyes," Ben said. + +He found a spot behind some clothes and hid. Lily closed her eyes and counted. + +"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ready or not, here I come!" + +She opened her eyes and looked around the closet. She saw some shoes, some boxes, some toys, but no Ben. She smiled. She liked this game. + +She started to look for Ben. She moved some clothes and some boxes. She looked under some shoes and some toys. She could not find Ben. She wondered where he was. + +She heard a snore. She followed the sound. She found Ben. He was asleep behind some clothes. He looked very sleepy. + +Lily laughed. She thought Ben was funny. She decided to join him. She crawled next to him and cuddled. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. + +They slept in the closet until their mom came to wake them up in the morning. She was surprised to see them there. She was not angry. She was amused. + +She woke them up and gave them a hug. She said, "Ben and Lily, you are very silly. You can't play hide and seek in the closet. You need to sleep in your beds. But I'm glad you love each other and have fun together. Now, get ready for school. And next time, don't disagree so much. You can take turns hiding and finding." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "OK, mom. We love you. And we love each other. And we love hide and seek. But we also love sleeping. In our beds." + +They got out of the closet and got ready for school. They were still sleepy, but they were also happy. They learned a lesson. They learned that sometimes it's better to agree than to disagree. And that sometimes it's better to sleep than to play. And that always it's better to love than to fight. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play together. They have a big toy box with many toys. They have dolls, cars, blocks, books and more. + +One day, they find a new toy in the toy box. It is a bird. It is not a real bird. It is a toy bird that can talk. It has a button on its back. When you press the button, the bird says something. Then it waits for you to say something. Then it repeats what you say. + +Tom and Anna are curious. They want to play with the bird. They take it out of the toy box and put it on the table. Tom presses the button. + +"Hello, I am a bird. What is your name?" the bird says. + +"Hello, I am Tom. This is Anna. We are twins." Tom says. + +"Hello, I am Tom. This is Anna. We are twins." the bird repeats. + +Anna laughs. She presses the button. + +"Do you like to sing? I like to sing. Sing with me." Anna says. + +"Do you like to sing? I like to sing. Sing with me." the bird repeats. + +Tom and Anna start to sing a song. The bird sings with them. They have fun. + +But then, something goes wrong. The bird stops singing. It makes a strange noise. It sounds like it is broken. Tom and Anna are worried. They try to press the button again. But the bird does not talk. It does not repeat. It is silent. + +Tom and Anna are sad. They do not know what to do. They feel helpless. They want to fix the bird. They want to hear its voice again. They want to play with it. + +They call their mom. They show her the bird. They tell her what happened. Mom looks at the bird. She sees that the battery is low. She tells Tom and Anna that the bird needs a new battery. She says that she will get one for them. She says that the bird will talk again soon. + +Tom and Anna are happy. They hug their mom. They hug the bird. They wait for the new battery. They hope that the bird will say hello to them again. They hope that the bird will repeat their words. They hope that the bird will sing with them again. They love the bird. The bird is their friend. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing, and run. But today, the park is closed. There is a big sign that says "No permit". Anna and Ben do not know what that means. They are sad. + +They walk back to their house. They see a big box on the sidewalk. It is empty. Anna has an idea. She says to Ben, "Let's make a car with the box. We can pretend to drive fast and go to the park." + +Ben likes the idea. He says, "Yes, let's do that. We can use crayons to draw the wheels and the windows. And we can use a stick to steer." + +They take the box to their backyard. They work hard to make the car. They use tape to hold the box together. They use crayons to color the box. They use a stick to make a steering wheel. They are happy. + +They get inside the box. They pretend to start the engine. They make noises with their mouths. They say, "Vroom, vroom, vroom." They pretend to drive fast and go to the park. They have fun. They do not need a permit. They have their own car. They are smart. +Lila was a little girl who liked to play in the park. She had a red ball that she threw and caught. One day, she saw a big hole in the ground. It was a pit. She was curious and went closer to look. + +She leaned over the edge of the pit and saw something move. It was a puppy. The puppy was dirty and scared. It whimpered and looked at Lila with sad eyes. Lila wanted to help the puppy. She reached out her hand and called, "Come here, puppy. I will be your friend." + +But the puppy was too far away and too afraid. It stayed in the corner of the pit and shivered. Lila felt sorry for the puppy. She wished she had a rope or a ladder to get it out. She did not know what to do. She remembered that her mom told her that God listens to prayers. She closed her eyes and folded her hands. She prayed, "Please, God, help me save the puppy. I want to give it a home and a name and a soft bed. Please, God, make a way." + +Then she heard a voice. It was a man. He was wearing a yellow hat and a blue shirt. He had a big truck with a crane. He said, "Hello, little girl. What are you doing here?" Lila opened her eyes and saw the man. She pointed to the pit and said, "There is a puppy in there. It is stuck and scared. Can you help me get it out?" + +The man smiled and said, "Of course, I can. I am here to fix the pit. It is dangerous and needs to be filled. But first, let me use my crane to lift the puppy out. Don't worry, it won't hurt." He got into his truck and turned on the crane. He lowered a basket into the pit and gently scooped up the puppy. He lifted the basket and brought it to Lila. He said, "Here you go, little girl. You have a new friend." + +Lila was so happy. She thanked the man and hugged the puppy. The puppy licked her face and wagged its tail. It was soft and warm. Lila said, "Thank you, God, for answering my prayer. Thank you for sending the man with the crane. Thank you for the puppy. I will call it Lucky. Lucky, you are my miracle." +Jill liked to play with water. She liked to splash and pour and make bubbles. She had a big sink in the kitchen where she could play with water. But she had to be careful. Mom said the water could be hot or cold. And she said not to make a mess. + +One day, Jill wanted to play with water. She went to the kitchen and turned on the tap. She felt the water with her hand. It was mild. Not too hot, not too cold. Just right. She smiled and filled a cup with water. She poured the water into a bowl. She added some soap. She made bubbles. She was happy. + +But she did not see the cat. The cat was on the counter. The cat did not like water. The cat did not like bubbles. The cat did not like Jill. The cat saw Jill playing with water. The cat was angry. The cat jumped from the counter. The cat landed on Jill's head. The cat slapped Jill's face with its paw. + +Jill was scared. She screamed. She dropped the cup and the bowl. The water and the bubbles spilled on the floor. The cat ran away. Mom heard the noise. Mom came to the kitchen. Mom saw the mess. Mom was not happy. + +Mom helped Jill clean the mess. Mom checked Jill's face. It was red, but not hurt. Mom hugged Jill. Mom said, "I'm sorry the cat slapped you. The cat was mean. But you should not play with water in the sink. The sink is for washing, not for playing. Next time, play with water in the tub. And be careful with the cat." Jill nodded. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I won't play with water in the sink. I'll play with water in the tub. And I'll stay away from the cat." Mom smiled. She said, "That's good. I love you, Jill." Jill said, "I love you, Mom." They went to the tub. They played with water and bubbles. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and see what they could do. Lily saw a brown bug on a leaf. It had six legs and two wings. She wanted to catch it and show Ben. + +"Look, Ben, a brown bug!" she said. She reached out her hand to grab the bug. + +But the bug did not want to be caught. It flew away from Lily's hand and landed on Ben's nose. Ben felt something tickle his nose and sneezed. + +"Achoo!" he said. He rubbed his nose and saw the bug fly away. + +"Sorry, Ben," Lily said. "I wanted to catch the bug and show you." + +"It's okay, Lily," Ben said. "But next time, please ask the bug first. Maybe the bug does not like to be caught." + +"How do I ask the bug?" Lily asked. + +Ben thought for a moment. He remembered what his mom had taught him about being polite. + +"You say, 'Excuse me, bug, can I please see you for a moment?'" he said. + +"Okay, Ben, I will try that," Lily said. + +They looked for another bug to ask. They found a green bug on a flower. Lily said, "Excuse me, bug, can I please see you for a moment?" + +The bug looked at Lily and nodded. Lily gently picked up the bug and showed it to Ben. They both smiled and said, "Thank you, bug." They put the bug back on the flower and waved goodbye. + +They had fun playing with bugs and asking them nicely. They learned that bugs are friends, not toys. +Tom and Lisa were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box that their dad gave them. The box had a lock and a key, and inside the box there were many things that their dad said were memories. Memories were things that reminded him of his mom and dad, who lived far away and were very old. + +One day, Tom and Lisa were bored and wanted to see the memories again. They looked for the key, but they could not find it. They asked their dad, but he said he was busy and they had to wait. They asked their mom, but she said she did not know where the key was. They looked everywhere, but the key was gone. + +They decided to try to open the box without the key. They used a spoon, a fork, a knife, and a hammer, but nothing worked. The lock was too strong. They got angry and frustrated, and started to hit the box with the hammer. They made a lot of noise and broke the box. The memories spilled out of the box. There were pictures, letters, books, and toys that their dad loved. + +Their dad heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. He saw the broken box and the memories on the floor. He was very sad and very mad. He yelled at Tom and Lisa and said they were naughty and careless. He said they ruined his expensive and precious memories, and they could not play with the box or the memories ever again. He took the box and the memories and put them in the trash. He did not hug or kiss Tom and Lisa. He did not talk to them for a long time. + +Tom and Lisa felt very sorry and very bad. They cried and said they were sorry, but their dad did not listen. They wished they had not tried to unlock the box. They wished they had not broken the memories. They wished they had their dad back. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend to drive them on the floor and make noises. + +One day, they decide to go to the park with their cars. They bring a big bag full of cars. They find a hill in the park. They think it is a great place to race their cars. They say to each other: + +"Let's see who has the fastest car!" + +"OK, let's go!" + +They put their cars on top of the hill and push them down. The cars roll down the hill very fast. They make loud sounds. Ben and Sam cheer for their cars. They have fun. + +But they do not see a dog coming. The dog is big and furry. He likes to chase things. He sees the cars rolling down the hill. He thinks they are toys. He runs after them. He barks and jumps. + +Ben and Sam see the dog. They are scared. They say to each other: + +"Oh no, the dog wants our cars!" + +"Quick, let's park them!" + +They run to the bottom of the hill. They try to catch their cars before the dog does. They park them in a safe place. They hug their cars. They are happy. + +The dog is confused. He does not understand why the cars stopped. He sniffs them. He does not like them. He walks away. He finds a stick. He plays with the stick. + +Ben and Sam look at the dog. They laugh. They say to each other: + +"That was a close one!" + +"Yeah, but we saved our cars!" + +They smile. They play with their cars again. They have more fun. +Sam and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and look for bugs. Sam found a big ant hill and wanted to touch it. He said to Mia, "Look, so many ants! Let's touch them and see what they do." + +Mia was scared of ants. She said, "No, Sam, don't touch them! Ants can bite and hurt you. They are not useful, they are mean. Let's go and play with the ball instead." + +But Sam did not listen to Mia. He said, "You are silly, Mia. Ants are useful, they work hard and make tunnels. I want to touch them and be their friend." He reached out his hand and put it on the ant hill. + +The ants did not like Sam's hand. They felt it was big and heavy and rude. They came out of their holes and climbed on Sam's hand. They bit him with their sharp jaws. Sam felt a lot of pain and screamed. He pulled his hand away and ran to Mia. + +Mia saw Sam's hand. It was red and swollen and had many little dots. She said, "Oh, Sam, I told you not to touch the ants. Now they hurt you and you are sad. You should have listened to me and played with the ball. Come, let's go and find Mom. She will help you and make you feel better." + +But Mom was not in the house. She had gone to the store to buy some milk. Sam and Mia were alone and did not know what to do. They cried and hugged each other. They wished they had not played with the ants. They wished they had played with the ball. They wished Mom was there. The end. +Lily and Tom are best friends. They like to play outside in the sunshine. They run and jump and laugh. They are happy. + +One day, they see a big hill. They want to climb it. They are careful. They hold hands and help each other. They are brave. + +They reach the top of the hill. They see the blue sky and the green trees. They feel the warm sunshine on their faces. They are proud. + +They hug each other. They say, "We did it!" They smile. They are grateful. + +They go down the hill. They run and jump and laugh. They are happy. They are best friends. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play at the beach. They liked to build sand castles, splash in the water, and collect pebbles. They had a big bucket full of pebbles of different colors and shapes. + +One day, they decided to have a contest. They wanted to see who could make the best picture with pebbles on the sand. Tim said, "I will make a fish, because I love fish." Sam said, "I will make a star, because I love stars." They both started to work on their pictures, putting pebbles on the sand. + +Tim and Sam were very competitive. They wanted to win the contest. They did not relax or have fun. They worked very hard and fast. They did not look at each other or talk to each other. They only looked at their own pictures. + +When they finished, they called their mom to judge. Their mom came and looked at their pictures. She said, "Wow, you both did a great job. Your pictures are very beautiful and creative. I like them both very much." + +Tim and Sam were not happy. They wanted their mom to pick a winner. They said, "But mom, who did better? Who won the contest?" Their mom said, "You both did equally well. There is no winner or loser. You both are winners." + +Tim and Sam did not like that answer. They wanted to be the best. They started to argue and fight. They said, "No, I did better. No, I did better. Your picture is ugly. Your picture is boring." They got angry and pushed each other. They kicked and threw pebbles at each other. + +Their mom was very sad and disappointed. She said, "Stop it, boys. You are being very rude and mean. You are hurting each other and ruining your pictures. You are not playing nicely. You are not having fun. You are not being good brothers." + +Tim and Sam did not listen to their mom. They kept fighting and yelling. They did not care about their pictures or their pebbles or their mom. They only cared about winning. + +The end. +Lily and Tom were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw some big fish in the water. They were sharks. Lily and Tom were not scared of sharks. They wanted to see them up close. + +They asked their mom and dad if they could go on a boat. Their mom and dad said yes, but they had to be careful. They found a boat that had a big window on the bottom. They could see the sharks through the window. The boat was expensive, but their mom and dad said it was worth it. + +They got on the boat and put on life jackets. The boat took them to where the sharks were. Lily and Tom looked through the window and saw many sharks. They were big and gray and had sharp teeth. They swam around the boat and sometimes bumped into it. Lily and Tom thought they were funny. + +One shark was very curious. It came close to the window and looked at Lily and Tom. It opened its mouth and showed its teeth. Lily and Tom smiled and waved at it. They wanted to say hello. The shark did not say hello. It jumped out of the water and tried to bite the boat. + +Lily and Tom screamed and ducked. Their mom and dad hugged them and told them it was okay. The boat was strong and the shark could not hurt them. The shark fell back into the water and swam away. Lily and Tom were scared, but also excited. They had seen a shark jump. They told their mom and dad they wanted to see more sharks. Their mom and dad said maybe another day. They took them back to the beach and gave them ice cream. Lily and Tom said it was the best day ever. +Mia and Leo were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they found a big coat on a bench. It was red and soft and warm. + +"Wow, look at this coat!" Mia said. "It is so nice. Can I wear it?" + +"No, I want to wear it!" Leo said. "It is mine. I saw it first." + +They both grabbed the coat and pulled it. They did not want to share. They started to yell and cry. + +"Let go, let go!" Mia said. + +"No, you let go!" Leo said. + +Then, Leo did a bad thing. He bit Mia on her arm. Mia felt a lot of pain. She let go of the coat and screamed. + +"Ow, ow, ow! You bit me! You are mean!" Mia said. + +She ran to her mom, who was nearby. She showed her the bite mark. Her mom was angry and sad. + +"Leo, how could you do that?" her mom said. "You hurt Mia. You need to say sorry and give her the coat. Biting is not nice. It is wrong." + +But Leo did not listen. He put on the coat and smiled. He thought he was clever. He did not care about Mia. + +He ran away with the coat. He did not see the big dog that was coming. The dog saw the coat and liked it. It was red and soft and warm. The dog wanted the coat. It ran after Leo and barked. + +"Hey, that is my coat!" Leo said. "Go away, dog!" + +But the dog did not go away. It jumped on Leo and bit him on his leg. Leo felt a lot of pain. He let go of the coat and screamed. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The dog bit me! Help, help!" Leo said. + +He ran to his mom, who was nearby. He showed her the bite mark. His mom was angry and sad. + +"Leo, what did you do?" his mom said. "You took the coat from Mia. You bit her. You were not nice. You were wrong. And now the dog bit you. That is what happens when you are mean. You need to say sorry to Mia and the dog. And you need to give back the coat." + +But Mia did not want the coat anymore. She saw that it was dirty and torn. She did not like it. She liked her own coat better. It was pink and fluffy and adorable. + +She hugged her mom and said, "It is okay, mom. I do not want the coat. I want to play with my toys. And I want a new friend. Leo is not my friend anymore. He is mean." + +The end. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw an enormous snowman in the park. It had a hat, a scarf, a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. + +"Wow, look at that snowman!" Lily said. "Let's go and say hello!" + +Ben was not so sure. He felt cold and wanted to go home. "I don't know, Lily. It's getting dark and we should listen to our moms. They told us to be back before dinner." + +Lily did not listen to Ben. She ran to the snowman and hugged it. "Hello, Mr. Snowman! You are so big and nice! Do you want to be my friend?" + +The snowman did not answer. It was just a snowman. But Lily did not care. She took off her hat and put it on the snowman's head. "There, now you have two hats! You must be very warm!" + +Ben watched Lily from a distance. He felt more cold and scared. He wished Lily would come back. He called her name. "Lily, please, let's go! The snowman can't talk to you. He's not alive. He's just snow and ice. And you need your hat. You'll catch a cold!" + +Lily did not hear Ben. She was having too much fun with the snowman. She took off her scarf and wrapped it around the snowman's neck. "There, now you have two scarves! You must be very cozy!" + +Ben felt tears in his eyes. He was worried about Lily. He ran to her and tried to pull her away. "Lily, stop! You're being silly! The snowman doesn't care about you. He can't feel anything. He'll melt when the sun comes out. And you'll be sick and sad. You'll regret giving him your hat and scarf. Come on, let's go home!" + +Lily finally looked at Ben. She saw his face and heard his voice. She realized he was right. She had been silly. She had ignored her friend and her mom. She had given away her hat and scarf to a snowman who couldn't appreciate them. She felt cold and sorry. She regretted what she had done. + +She hugged Ben and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. You're a good friend. You're right. The snowman is not a friend. He's just a snowman. I was wrong. I want my hat and scarf back. Can we get them?" + +Ben nodded and smiled. He was glad Lily had changed her mind. He helped her get her hat and scarf back from the snowman. They said goodbye to the snowman and thanked him for letting them play. They ran back home, holding hands. They learned a lesson. They learned to be careful with their things, to listen to their moms, and to value their friends. They were happy and warm. They never regretted that. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a butterfly with many colors on its wings. It was flying from flower to flower. + +"Look, a butterfly!" Anna said. "It is so pretty!" + +"I want to catch it!" Ben said. He ran after the butterfly with a net. + +"No, Ben, don't catch it!" Anna said. "It is not nice to catch a butterfly. It wants to be free!" + +But Ben did not listen. He chased the butterfly all over the garden. He tried to put the net over it, but the butterfly was too fast. It flew away from him. + +The butterfly saw a pond in the garden. It had water that was deep and clear. The butterfly flew over the pond and landed on a lily pad. + +Ben followed the butterfly to the pond. He saw it on the lily pad. He thought he could catch it now. + +He reached out his net to the lily pad. But the butterfly was clever. It saw Ben coming. It flew up in the air and teased him. + +"Ha ha, you can't catch me!" the butterfly said. "I am too quick for you!" + +Ben was angry. He tried to hit the butterfly with his net, but he missed. He lost his balance and fell into the pond. He got wet and cold. + +Anna saw Ben fall into the pond. She ran to help him. She pulled him out of the water. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Anna asked. + +"I am okay, but I am wet and cold," Ben said. "And I did not catch the butterfly." + +"I told you not to catch the butterfly," Anna said. "It is not nice to catch a butterfly. It wants to be free. And it can tease you if you are mean to it." + +Ben felt sorry. He realized he was wrong. He said sorry to Anna and to the butterfly. + +"I am sorry, Anna," Ben said. "I am sorry, butterfly. You are right. You are pretty and you want to be free. I will not chase you anymore." + +The butterfly heard Ben say sorry. It was happy. It flew back to the lily pad and smiled at Ben. + +"Thank you, Ben," the butterfly said. "You are nice now. I forgive you. You can be my friend." + +Ben smiled back at the butterfly. He was happy too. He learned a lesson. He said thank you to the butterfly and to Anna. + +"Thank you, butterfly," Ben said. "Thank you, Anna. You are my friends. Can we play together?" + +"Yes, we can play together," Anna said. "But we have to be gentle and kind to the butterfly and to the flowers." + +"Yes, we have to be gentle and kind," Ben said. + +They all played together in the garden. They had fun. They did not catch or tease the butterfly. They admired its colors and its flight. They were happy. +Mia and Leo were hungry. They wanted to eat spaghetti for lunch. Mom said she would make spaghetti for them, but they had to wait. She went to the kitchen and opened a big can. + +Mia and Leo were bored. They looked around the living room for something to play with. They saw a big box in the corner. It had a sign that said "Do not open". Mia and Leo were curious. They wanted to see what was inside the box. + +They walked to the box and tried to lift the lid. It was heavy and stuck. They used their hands and feet to push and pull. They struggled to open the box. They made a lot of noise. + +Mom heard the noise and came out of the kitchen. She saw Mia and Leo trying to open the box. She was angry. She said, "Stop! That box is not for you. It has a hidden surprise for your birthday. You have to wait until then." + +Mia and Leo felt sorry. They did not know it was a surprise. They said, "Sorry, Mom. We were just curious. We won't touch the box again." + +Mom smiled and said, "It's okay. I know you are excited. But you have to be patient. Come on, let's go to the kitchen. The spaghetti is ready. You can have some cheese and sauce on it." + +Mia and Leo followed Mom to the kitchen. They forgot about the box. They were happy to eat spaghetti for lunch. They wondered what the surprise was. They hoped it was something fun. +Sara was hungry. She saw a big cake on the table. She wanted some cake. She looked for a fork. She saw a fork on the floor. She picked up the fork. She walked to the table. + +"Stop, Sara!" Mom said. "That is not your fork. That is the dog's fork. He eats his food with it. It is dirty and yucky. You need a clean fork for the cake." + +Sara looked at the fork. It was brown and sticky. She did not like it. She dropped the fork. She wondered why the dog had a fork. She asked Mom. + +"Mom, why does the dog have a fork?" Sara said. + +Mom smiled. She was gentle. She hugged Sara. She said, "The dog does not really need a fork. He can eat with his mouth. But he likes to play with the fork. He thinks it is a toy. He is silly. Do you want a toy fork too?" + +Sara shook her head. She said, "No, thank you. I want a real fork. And some cake. Please." + +Mom nodded. She said, "Okay. Let me get you a real fork. And a slice of cake. You are a good girl. You can share the cake with the dog. But not with his fork." + +Sara smiled. She said, "Thank you, Mom. I love you. And I love the dog. And the cake. And the fork." +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box of oats in the kitchen. They decided to use the oats to make a pretend farm with their animals. + +They poured some oats on the floor and made hills and fields. They put their cows, sheep, pigs and horses on the oats. They had a lot of fun making noises and stories. + +But then, their dog Spot came into the room. Spot was a lazy dog who liked to sleep and eat. He saw the oats and thought they were food. He ran to the oats and started to gobble them up. He knocked over the animals and made a big mess. + +"Spot, stop!" Ben shouted. "You are ruining our farm!" + +"Bad dog!" Lily cried. "Go away!" + +Spot did not listen. He wagged his tail and licked his lips. He ate more oats and made more mess. + +Ben and Lily were very sad and angry. They loved their farm and their animals. They did not want Spot to spoil their game. + +They ran to their dad, who was in the garage. He was repairing his bike. He had a toolbox with many tools. + +"Dad, dad, help us!" Ben and Lily said. "Spot is eating our oats and breaking our farm!" + +Dad put down his tools and followed them to the kitchen. He saw the oats, the animals and the dog. He shook his head and smiled. + +"Spot, you are a naughty dog!" he said. "You should not eat the oats. They are for breakfast, not for play." + +He picked up Spot and put him outside. He gave him a bowl of water and a bone. Spot was happy and forgot about the oats. + +Dad helped Ben and Lily to clean up the oats. He put them back in the box. He also helped them to repair their farm. He fixed the animals and put them back on the oats. He made a fence with some sticks to keep Spot away. + +Ben and Lily thanked their dad. They hugged him and kissed him. They were happy again. + +They continued to play with their farm and their animals. They made more noises and stories. They had a lot of fun. +Lily was an adventurous girl. She liked to climb trees, play with bugs, and make mud pies. She did not like school. School was boring. She had to sit still, listen to the teacher, and do work. She did not want to do work. She wanted to have fun. + +One day, Lily had a plan. She did not want to go to school. She wanted to go to the park. She packed her backpack with snacks, a water bottle, and a map. She put on her hat and shoes. She said goodbye to her mom and dad. They thought she was going to school. But she was not. + +She walked to the park. She saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. She smiled. She ran to the slide. She climbed up and slid down. Whee! She had fun. She went to the swing. She pushed herself high. Whee! She had more fun. She went to the sandbox. She dug a hole. She found a worm. She said hello to the worm. She had even more fun. + +But then, she heard a noise. It was a bell. It was the school bell. She looked at her watch. It was time for school. She frowned. She did not want to go to school. She wanted to stay at the park. She thought for a moment. She had an idea. She put the worm in her backpack. She ran to the school. She was late. + +She went to her classroom. She saw her teacher and her friends. They looked at her. They wondered where she was. She said sorry. She said she got lost. She lied. She did not get lost. She went to the park. She took out her backpack. She opened it. She showed them the worm. She said it was her new friend. They gasped. They screamed. They laughed. They thought it was funny. She smiled. She had fun. She liked school. She was adventurous. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play outside. They have a brown dog. His name is Spot. Spot likes to run and jump. + +One day, Ben and Lily go to the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. They hurry to the slide. They do not see the sign. The sign says "Do not go on the slide. It is broken." + +Ben goes first. He climbs up the ladder. He sits on the slide. He slides down. He goes too fast. He falls off the slide. He hurts his leg. He cries. + +Lily goes next. She climbs up the ladder. She sits on the slide. She slides down. She goes too fast. She falls off the slide. She hurts her arm. She cries. + +Spot goes last. He runs up the ladder. He jumps on the slide. He slides down. He goes too fast. He falls off the slide. He hurts his tail. He cries. + +Ben, Lily and Spot are sad. They are hurt. They need help. They do not like the slide. They do not want to exercise. They want to go home. The end. +Tom and Mia were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a slide, a swing, and a zip line. A zip line was a rope with a handle that you could hold and slide from one tree to another. It was very fun and fast. + +One day, Tom and Mia wanted to play on the zip line, but they had to wait for their mom to finish her work. She was a teacher and she had to give a lecture to her students on the computer. A lecture was when you talked a lot about something you knew. Tom and Mia did not like lectures. They liked to zip. + +They waited and waited, but their mom did not finish. They got bored and impatient. They decided to sneak out and play on the zip line without telling their mom. They put on their helmets and gloves and ran to the yard. + +They took turns to zip from one tree to another, laughing and shouting. They felt very happy and free. They did not see their mom coming out of the house. She looked angry and worried. She called their names and told them to stop. + +"Tom! Mia! What are you doing? You know you are not supposed to play on the zip line without me! You could get hurt! Come here right now!" + +Tom and Mia stopped and looked at their mom. They felt scared and sorry. They knew they had done something bad. They let go of the handle and walked slowly to their mom. + +She gave them a big hug and a kiss. She said she loved them very much, but they had to listen to her rules. She said they had to go inside and have a lecture about safety and honesty. A lecture was not fun, but they had to learn. + +Tom and Mia nodded and said they were sorry. They followed their mom inside. They hoped they could play on the zip line again soon, but only with their mom. They thought their mom was lovely, even when she gave them a lecture. +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard. They liked to jump in the big pile of leaves that dad made with the rake. The rake was long and sharp and dad told them to stay away from it. But Tom was curious and wanted to see how it worked. + +He picked up the rake and swung it in the air. He felt strong and brave. He saw a big branch on the ground and decided to cut it with the rake. He ran towards the branch and hit it hard with the rake. But the rake bounced back and hit Tom in the face. He felt a sharp pain and saw blood on his nose. He screamed and dropped the rake. + +Lily heard Tom scream and ran to him. She saw his face and got scared. She wanted to help him but she didn't know what to do. She looked around and saw the house. It was quiet and no one was there. Dad had gone to the store and mom was at work. They were alone and Tom was hurt. + +Lily started to cry and hugged Tom. She wished dad and mom were there. She wished they had listened to dad and stayed away from the rake. She wished they had played something else. She wished they had never seen the rake. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were cars and planes and animals. They did not hear the loud wind and rain outside. They did not see the dark clouds and the lightning. + +"Vroom, vroom, I am a fast car!" Ben said, zooming his toy car on the floor. "I can pass anyone!" + +"Roar, roar, I am a big lion!" Lily said, holding her stuffed lion and jumping on the couch. "I can scare anyone!" + +Suddenly, there was a loud boom and the lights went out. Ben and Lily stopped playing and looked around. They saw the window and the storm. They felt scared. + +"Mommy, Daddy, where are you?" Ben cried. + +"It's okay, it's okay, we are here!" Mommy and Daddy said, running to the living room. They hugged Ben and Lily and gave them a flashlight. "The storm is crazy, but we are safe. Don't worry, the lights will come back soon." + +"Can we play with you?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, we can play with you!" Mommy and Daddy said. "Let's make a fort with the blankets and pillows. We can tell stories and sing songs until the storm passes." + +Ben and Lily smiled and nodded. They helped Mommy and Daddy make a cozy fort. They crawled inside and played with their toys and the flashlight. They forgot about the storm and had fun. They felt happy. +Lily was a curious girl who liked to explore new places. One day, she saw a big hole in the fence near her house. She wanted to know what was on the other side. She crawled through the hole and found herself in a dark and dirty alley. + +Lily saw many things that she had never seen before. She saw a big trash can, a broken bike, a rusty pipe and a black cat. She wanted to touch them and see what they felt like. She walked towards the trash can and reached out her hand. + +But as she did, she stumbled on a loose brick and fell to the ground. She hurt her knee and started to cry. She looked around and saw that the hole in the fence was far away. She was scared and alone. + +She heard a loud noise and saw a big dog running towards her. The dog had sharp teeth and angry eyes. It barked and growled and jumped on Lily. It bit her on the waist and shook her like a toy. Lily screamed and tried to get away, but the dog was too strong. + +No one heard her cries or came to help her. The dog dragged her to a dark corner and tore her apart. Lily was gone. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside. One day, they find a big stick near the river. Tom says, "Let's use this stick to make a bridge over the river. Then we can cross to the other side and see what is there." Sam says, "OK, but be careful. The stick is not very strong. It might break if we step on it too hard." + +They put the stick over the river. It is a very narrow bridge. Tom goes first. He walks slowly and carefully. He reaches the other side. He says, "I did it! Come on, Sam, it is fun!" Sam follows him. He is not as careful as Tom. He is clumsy. He steps on the stick too hard. The stick breaks. Sam falls into the river. He splashes and cries. Tom says, "Oh no, Sam! Are you OK?" + +Sam is wet and cold. He is not hurt, but he is scared. He says, "Help me, Tom! I can't swim!" Tom runs to the river. He finds a long rope. He throws one end of the rope to Sam. He says, "Grab the rope, Sam! I will pull you out!" Sam grabs the rope. Tom pulls him out. He hugs him. He says, "I'm sorry, Sam. It was my fault. I should not have asked you to cross the river on the stick. It was a bad idea." Sam says, "It's OK, Tom. You saved me. You are a good brother." They go home. They tell their mom what happened. She is angry, but also glad that they are safe. She gives them warm clothes and hot chocolate. She says, "Next time, don't play near the river. It is dangerous. And don't use sticks to make bridges. They can break. Use your imagination instead. It is safer and more fun." Tom and Sam nod. They say, "Yes, mom. We will." They learn their lesson. They are happy. They love each other. The end. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play sport. They kick a ball, they run, they jump. They have fun. + +One day, a new boy comes to their school. His name is Ben. He is sad. He does not know anyone. He does not have any friends. + +Tom and Sam see Ben. They want to help him. They go to him and say, "Hi, Ben. We are Tom and Sam. Do you want to play sport with us?" + +Ben looks at them. He smiles a little. He says, "Yes, please. I like sport. Thank you for asking me." + +Tom and Sam are happy. They say, "You are welcome, Ben. Come on, let's play." + +They take Ben to the field. They give him a ball. They teach him their game. They play sport together. They laugh, they shout, they have fun. + +Ben is not sad anymore. He has new friends. He likes his school. He likes sport. He is happy. +Sam was a big boy who liked to help his mom. Every morning, he would wake up early and get ready for school. He would brush his teeth, comb his hair, and put on his clothes. Then he would go to the kitchen and make breakfast for himself and his mom. He would toast some bread, spread some jam, and pour some juice. He was very proud of his breakfast. + +But one day, something went wrong. Sam was in the kitchen, making breakfast, when he heard his mom scream. He ran to her room and saw her holding her stomach. She looked very sick and pale. She said, "Sam, I need to go to the office. I have a very important meeting today. But I feel very bad. Can you help me?" + +Sam nodded and said, "Yes, mom, I can help you. Don't worry." He helped his mom get out of bed and put on her coat. He grabbed her bag and her keys. He said, "Mom, we need to hurry. The office is far away. We need to catch the bus." He took his mom's hand and led her to the door. + +But when they got to the door, they saw something disgusting. There was a big pile of garbage outside. It smelled very bad and had flies and worms on it. Sam and his mom both said, "Yuck!" They tried to go around it, but it was too big. It blocked the whole sidewalk. They could not get to the bus stop. + +Sam was very upset. He said, "Mom, what are we going to do? We can't go to the office. We can't go to school. We are stuck here. This is not fair." He started to cry. + +His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Sam. I know this is hard. But we can find a way. Maybe we can call a taxi. Maybe we can ask a neighbor. Maybe we can wait for the garbage truck. We will figure it out. We are a team. We can do this." + +Sam wiped his tears and said, "You're right, mom. We are a team. We can do this. I love you, mom." He smiled and said, "And I love your breakfast. It looks very yummy. Can we eat it while we wait?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Sam. We can eat it while we wait. I love you, too. And I love your breakfast. You are a very good helper. Thank you, Sam." They went back inside and ate their breakfast. They hoped that the garbage would go away soon. They hoped that they would get to the office and school on time. They hoped that everything would be okay. +Lily likes music. She likes to sing and dance. She has a music box with a ballerina. She turns the key and the music plays. The ballerina spins and spins. + +One day, Lily wants to show her music box to her friend Ben. She runs to his house with the music box in her hands. She does not see the rock on the road. She trips and falls. The music box falls too. It breaks. The music stops. The ballerina stops. + +Lily cries. She is sad and hurt. Ben hears her cry. He runs to her. He sees the broken music box. He says, "Oh no, Lily, I'm sorry. Your music box is broken. Are you okay?" + +Lily nods. She says, "I'm okay, Ben. But my music box is not okay. I was clumsy. I broke it. I love my music box. It makes me happy." + +Ben hugs her. He says, "Don't be sad, Lily. I have an idea. Come with me. I have something for you." + +He takes her to his house. He shows her his guitar. He says, "This is my guitar. It makes music too. Do you want to try it?" + +Lily smiles. She says, "Yes, Ben, I want to try it. Thank you. You are a good friend." + +Ben teaches her how to strum the strings. They make music together. They sing and dance. They have fun. Lily forgets about her broken music box. She is happy again. +Lily was a shy girl who liked to draw and read. She did not like to talk to other kids or answer questions in class. She felt scared and alone. + +One day, her teacher asked her to share her drawing with the class. It was a picture of space, with stars and planets and a rocket. Lily loved space and wanted to be an astronaut. But she was too shy to show her drawing. She hid it under her desk and shook her head. + +The teacher smiled and said, "Lily, your drawing is very beautiful. I'm sure your friends would like to see it. Don't be shy, you have nothing to be afraid of. Everyone has something special to share." + +Lily looked at her teacher and then at her classmates. They looked curious and friendly. She felt a little bit brave. She took out her drawing and held it up. She said in a small voice, "This is my drawing of space. I like space because it is big and bright and full of wonders." + +The class clapped and cheered. They asked Lily questions about her drawing and space. Lily answered them and felt happy. She made some new friends who liked space too. She learned that sharing her drawing was not so bad. She learned that being shy was not a bad thing, but sometimes it was good to try new things and open up to others. She learned that she had something special to share. +Sam and Mia liked to play with blocks. They built many structures with different shapes and colors. Sometimes they made houses, sometimes towers, sometimes bridges. They had fun and shared their blocks. + +One day, Sam was building a big tower with red and blue blocks. He wanted to make it very tall and strong. He put one block on top of another, and another, and another. He was proud of his tower. + +Mia was building a house with yellow and green blocks. She made a door, a window, and a roof. She liked her house and wanted to show it to Sam. She walked over to his tower and said, "Look, Sam, I made a house. Do you like it?" + +Sam looked at Mia's house and felt angry. He thought his tower was better than her house. He did not want to share his blocks. He said, "No, I don't like it. Your house is fake. It is not a real house. It has no people, no furniture, no garden. My tower is real. It is tall and strong. It can touch the sky." + +Mia felt sad and hurt. She said, "My house is not fake. It is a pretend house. I can imagine people, furniture, and garden. Your tower is not real. It is just blocks. It can fall down." + +Sam did not listen to Mia. He pushed her house with his hand and made it fall down. The blocks scattered on the floor. Mia cried and said, "Why did you do that? You are mean. You broke my house." + +Sam felt sorry and ashamed. He saw Mia's tears and heard her cry. He realized he was wrong. He said, "I'm sorry, Mia. I was mean. I should not have broken your house. I was jealous of your house. It was nice and cozy. Can you forgive me?" + +Mia looked at Sam and saw his sorry face. She wiped her tears and said, "Yes, I can forgive you. But you have to help me rebuild my house. And you have to share your blocks." + +Sam nodded and said, "OK, I will help you rebuild your house. And I will share my blocks. Maybe we can make a bigger house together. And a bigger tower. And a bridge. And we can be friends." + +Mia smiled and said, "Yes, we can be friends. And we can play with blocks. And we can pretend anything we want." + +They hugged and picked up the blocks. They started to rebuild Mia's house and Sam's tower. They healed their hurt feelings and their broken structures. They played and had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to play outside. They liked to run, jump, climb and explore. One day, they saw a big house with a tall chimney. They wondered what was inside the chimney. Maybe there was a bird, or a cat, or a treasure. + +"Let's go and see!" said Lily. + +"OK, but be careful!" said Ben. + +They ran to the house and looked for a way to get to the chimney. They found a ladder leaning against the wall. They decided to climb the ladder and peek into the chimney. They were very brave and curious. + +They reached the top of the ladder and looked down the chimney. It was dark and smoky. They could not see anything. They leaned closer and closer, trying to see better. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar and felt a blast of hot air. They screamed and fell off the ladder. They landed on the grass, covered in soot and ash. + +They looked up and saw a big dragon sticking its head out of the chimney. It had red scales, yellow eyes and sharp teeth. It looked angry and hungry. + +"Hello, little snacks!" the dragon said. "I was waiting for you!" + +Lily and Ben were very scared. They wished they had not decided to climb the ladder. They wished they had stayed away from the chimney. They wished they had listened to their mom, who had told them not to go near the big house. + +They got up and ran as fast as they could. They ran back to their home, where their mom was waiting for them. She hugged them and cleaned them up. She gave them cookies and milk. She told them they were very lucky to escape the dragon. + +Lily and Ben learned their lesson. They never went near the big house or the chimney again. They decided to play in their own backyard, where it was safe and perfect. +Tom and Anna are playing with their toys in the park. They have a lot of fun with their cars, dolls and balls. They feel happy and laugh a lot. + +But then, a big boy comes and takes Tom's car. He says it is his car and runs away. Tom feels sad and angry. He wants his car back. He cries and tells Anna. + +Anna feels sorry for Tom. She wants to help him. She sees a cop nearby. A cop is a person who helps people and stops bad people. She runs to the cop and says, "Please, help us! A big boy took Tom's car and ran away. It is not his car. It is Tom's car. Can you find him and give the car back?" + +The cop listens to Anna. He feels kind and generous. He likes children who are nice and honest. He says, "Don't worry, Anna. I will help you and Tom. I will find the big boy and get the car back. You stay here and wait for me." + +The cop goes and looks for the big boy. He sees him playing with Tom's car. He says, "Hey, you! That is not your car. That is Tom's car. You took it from him. That is not nice. That is wrong. Give the car back to me." + +The big boy feels scared and ashamed. He knows he did a bad thing. He gives the car back to the cop. He says, "I'm sorry, cop. I was wrong. I won't do it again." + +The cop takes the car and goes back to Anna and Tom. He gives the car to Tom and says, "Here you go, Tom. This is your car. I'm sorry the big boy took it from you. He said he was sorry and he won't do it again. Are you okay?" + +Tom feels happy and grateful. He hugs his car and says, "Thank you, cop. You are very nice and generous. You helped me and Anna. You are a good cop." + +Anna feels proud and thankful. She smiles and says, "Yes, thank you, cop. You are a hero. You are a good friend." + +The cop feels glad and humble. He says, "You're welcome, Tom and Anna. You are very sweet and brave. You are good children. I'm happy to help you. Now, go and play and have fun. And remember, always be nice and honest." + +Tom and Anna say, "Okay, cop. We will. Bye, cop." + +They wave to the cop and go and play with their toys. They feel happy and laugh a lot. They are good friends. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. They found a big worm and a shiny beetle. They put them in a jar and showed them to their mom. + +"Wow, you found some brilliant bugs!" Mom said. "But you are very dirty. You need to wash your hands before lunch." + +"Can we keep the bugs, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"Only if you promise to take good care of them and let them go later," Mom said. "And you need to ask Dad if he permits you to keep them in the house." + +"OK, Mom," Lily said. "We will wash our hands with soap and water. And we will ask Dad." + +Ben and Lily ran to the bathroom. They turned on the faucet and rubbed their hands with soap. They made lots of bubbles and laughed. They rinsed their hands and dried them with a towel. + +"Look, Mom, our hands are clean!" Ben said. + +"Good job, kids," Mom said. "Now you can go and ask Dad about the bugs." + +Ben and Lily went to the living room, where Dad was reading a book. They showed him the jar with the worm and the beetle. + +"Dad, can we keep these bugs for a while?" Lily asked. "We found them in the garden. They are brilliant!" + +Dad looked at the jar and smiled. + +"They are very interesting, but they are also alive," Dad said. "They need air and food and space. Do you think they are happy in the jar?" + +Ben and Lily thought for a moment. They loved the bugs, but they did not want to hurt them. + +"Maybe they are not happy," Ben said. "Maybe they want to go back to the garden." + +"I think you are right," Dad said. "I permit you to keep them for a little longer, but then you have to let them go. OK?" + +"OK, Dad," Lily said. "Thank you for letting us keep them." + +Ben and Lily hugged Dad and went back to the garden. They watched the bugs for a while and then opened the jar. The worm crawled out and the beetle flew away. + +"Bye, bye, bugs," Ben and Lily said. "We hope you have a brilliant day!" + +The end. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to go to church with Mom and Dad. Church is a big house with a tall tower. It has many windows and doors. Inside, there are many people who sing and pray. + +One Sunday, Lily and Ben are bored. They do not want to sit still and listen. They want to play and run. They see a door that is open. It leads to a small room. They sneak out of their seats and go to the room. + +The room is dark and quiet. It has a big table with a cloth on it. It has some candles and books. It has a window that looks out to the street. Lily and Ben are curious. They want to see what is on the table. + +They climb on the table and touch the cloth. It is soft and smooth. They touch the candles. They are hard and cold. They touch the books. They are heavy and thick. They open one of the books. It has many words and pictures. They do not understand the words. They like the pictures. + +They turn the pages and look at the pictures. They see a picture of a man with a beard and a hat. He is holding a stick. They see a picture of a woman with a dress and a veil. She is holding a baby. They see a picture of a star and a stable. They see a picture of a donkey and a sheep. + +They point at the pictures and say their names. "Man. Woman. Baby. Star. Stable. Donkey. Sheep." They smile and laugh. They are having fun. + +But they do not hear the door open. They do not see Mom and Dad come in. They do not see the angry look on their faces. They do not hear the loud voice of Dad. + +"What are you doing here? This is not a place to play. This is a place to respect. This is the sacristy. You are not supposed to be here. You are supposed to be in the church. Come down from the table right now!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They drop the book and jump off the table. They run to Mom and Dad. They hug them and say sorry. They do not want to be in trouble. They do not want to be in the sacristy. They want to be in the church. + +Mom and Dad are not happy. They are not happy with Lily and Ben. They are not happy with themselves. They should have watched them better. They should have taught them better. They should have been more careful. + +They take Lily and Ben by the hand and go back to the church. They sit in their seats and join the people. They sing and pray. They ask God to forgive them and to help them. They ask God to bless them and to love them. They ask God to watch over them and to guide them. + +They are a family. They are in church. They are sorry and thankful. They are learning and growing. They are happy and peaceful. They are loved. +Tom and Lily were twins. They liked to play in their room. Their room had many toys and books and a big window. Sometimes they pretended to be pirates or astronauts or animals. + +One day, their mom said, "I have a surprise for you. Come with me." She took them to the car and drove to a big building. Tom and Lily saw many people and signs and colors. They wondered what the surprise was. + +Mom parked the car and said, "We are at the zoo. We are going to see many animals and learn about them. Are you excited?" Tom and Lily nodded and clapped. They were very excited. They loved animals. + +Mom bought tickets and gave them to a man. The man smiled and said, "Welcome to the zoo. Have fun." He opened a gate and let them in. Tom and Lily saw a big map with pictures of animals. They pointed to the ones they wanted to see. + +They saw lions and tigers and bears. They saw monkeys and elephants and giraffes. They saw birds and fish and reptiles. They heard many sounds and smelled many smells. They learned many facts and asked many questions. They had a lot of fun. + +At the end of the day, they went to the gift shop. Mom said, "You can each choose one thing to take home." Tom and Lily looked around and saw many things. They saw stuffed animals and books and puzzles and hats. They thought hard and picked their favorites. + +Tom chose a light-up ball that changed colors. He liked how it sparkled and bounced. Lily chose a book about animals. She liked how it had pictures and words and stories. They thanked mom and hugged her. + +They went back to the car and drove home. They were tired but happy. They showed their dad their new things and told him about their day. He said, "You had a great adventure. I'm proud of you." + +They went to their room and put their things on their beds. They played with them for a while and then got ready for bed. They brushed their teeth and put on their pajamas. They climbed into their beds and turned off the light. + +Mom and dad came to their room and kissed them good night. They said, "We love you. Sweet dreams." Tom and Lily said, "We love you too. Thank you for the surprise." They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of animals and colors and sounds. They were very happy. +Lily liked to ride the big machine in the park. It was red and shiny and made loud noises. She put a coin in the slot and climbed on the seat. The machine moved up and down and played music. Lily felt happy and excited. + +But one day, the machine did not work. Lily put a coin in the slot, but nothing happened. She pushed the buttons, but nothing happened. She kicked the machine, but nothing happened. She was angry and sad. She wanted to ride the big machine. + +She saw a man with a toolbox. He was trying to fix the machine. Lily ran to him and said, "Please, please, make the machine work. I want to ride it." + +The man looked at Lily and smiled. He said, "I'm sorry, little girl, but the machine is stubborn. It does not want to work today. Maybe tomorrow it will be better. Why don't you try another machine? There are many in the park." + +Lily shook her head. She said, "No, no, I only like this machine. It is the best. Please, please, make it work." + +The man sighed. He said, "OK, OK, I will try. But you have to be patient. It may take some time. Why don't you sit on the bench and wait?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "OK, OK, I will wait. But hurry up. I want to ride the big machine." + +She sat on the bench and watched the man. He opened the machine and looked inside. He used his tools and wires. He made some noises and said some words. Lily did not understand. She hoped he could fix the machine. + +After a while, the man closed the machine and said, "There, I think it's done. Let's see if it works." + +He put a coin in the slot and pressed a button. The machine moved up and down and played music. Lily clapped her hands and cheered. She said, "Yay, yay, it works. Thank you, thank you, mister. You are the best." + +The man smiled and said, "You're welcome, little girl. Enjoy your ride." + +Lily hugged the man and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you." She climbed on the seat and put on the belt. The machine moved up and down and played music. Lily felt happy and excited. She rode the big machine. +Sara and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a tea set and Tom had a truck. Sara wanted to have a tea party with Tom, but Tom was not interested. He wanted to drive his truck around the couch. + +"Tom, come and have some tea with me," Sara said. "It is fun and yummy." + +"No, thank you," Tom said. "I like my truck better. Tea is for girls." + +Sara felt sad. She wanted to share her tea with Tom, but he was being mean. She decided to pour some tea for herself and her teddy bear. She pretended that they were having a nice chat. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud splash. She turned around and saw that Tom had poured his juice all over his truck. He had tried to make it go faster, but he had spilled his cup. Now his truck was wet and sticky, and so was the carpet. + +"Uh-oh," Tom said. "Mom is going to be mad at me." + +Sara saw that Tom was embarrassed. He looked like he wanted to cry. She felt sorry for him. She remembered that Mom had taught her to be kind and helpful. + +"Tom, don't worry," Sara said. "I will help you clean up. Here, use this napkin." + +Tom was surprised. He expected Sara to laugh at him or scold him. But she was being nice to him. He felt ashamed of how he had treated her. + +"Thank you, Sara," Tom said. "You are a good friend. I'm sorry I was rude to you. Can I have some tea with you and your teddy bear?" + +Sara smiled. She was happy that Tom had changed his mind. She poured some tea for him and handed him a cookie. + +"Sure, Tom," Sara said. "You are welcome to join us. Tea is for everyone." + +They had a tea party together and had a lot of fun. They learned that sharing and caring are better than being selfish and mean. They also learned to be careful with their drinks and their toys. They wondered what else they could play together. They had a lot of ideas. +Lily and Max liked to pretend. They pretended to be pirates, or astronauts, or animals. One day, they pretended to be campers in the forest. They made a tent with a blanket and some chairs. They used a flashlight for a lantern. They pretended to roast marshmallows over a fireplace. + +"Yum, these are the best marshmallows ever!" Lily said, biting into a pillow. + +"Careful, don't burn your tongue!" Max said, pretending to blow on his pillow. + +They heard a noise outside their tent. They peeked out and saw their mom. + +"Hi, campers! How are you doing?" Mom asked. + +"We're having fun, Mom!" Lily said. + +"Can we join you?" Mom asked. + +"Sure, Mom! Come in our tent!" Max said. + +Mom crawled into the tent and hugged them. + +"I'm glad you're having fun, my little campers. I love you both," Mom said. + +"We love you too, Mom," Lily and Max said. + +They snuggled together and pretended to sleep under the stars. +Sara and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big log on the ground. Sara says, "Let's balance on the log. It will be fun." Tom says, "OK, but be careful. The log is slippery." + +They take turns to balance on the log. They hold their arms out and try not to fall. Sara is good at balancing. She can walk on the log from one end to the other. Tom is not so good. He wobbles and slips a lot. He says, "This is difficult. I don't like it." + +Sara says, "Don't be a baby. It's easy. Look, I can do it with one foot." She tries to balance on the log with one foot. She is too brave. She loses her balance and falls off the log. She lands on a sharp rock. She cries out in pain. She has a big cut on her leg. It bleeds a lot. + +Tom runs to her and says, "Sara, are you OK? I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you fall." He looks around for something to help her. He sees a rag on the ground. It is dirty and smelly. He says, "Maybe this will stop the bleeding." He wraps the rag around Sara's leg. He hopes it will help. + +But the rag is not clean. It has germs on it. The germs get into Sara's cut. They make her sick. She gets a fever and a rash. She has to go to the hospital. The doctor says she has an infection. She has to stay in the hospital for a long time. She misses her friends and her toys. She is sad and scared. She wishes she never balanced on the log. She wishes Tom never used the rag. She wishes they played something else. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the garden. They have a big cart that they can fill with their toys and pull around. One day, they decide to take their cart to the park. They put their lovely teddy bears, their balls, and their books in the cart. + +"Are you ready, Ben?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, Anna. Let's go!" Ben says. + +They hold the handle of the cart and start to walk. But the cart is very heavy. They struggle to pull it. They go very slowly. They get tired. + +"Anna, this is hard. Can we stop?" Ben says. + +"No, Ben. We are almost there. The park is fun. We can play with our toys there." Anna says. + +They keep walking. They see the park gate. They are happy. But then they see a problem. The gate is too small for their cart. Their cart cannot go through. + +"Oh no, Anna. What can we do?" Ben says. + +"I don't know, Ben. Maybe we can ask for help." Anna says. + +They look around. They see a man with a dog. The man is nice. He sees their cart. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you need some help?" the man says. + +"Yes, please. Our cart is too big for the gate. Can you help us?" Anna says. + +"Sure, I can help you. Let me see." the man says. + +He lifts their cart over the gate. He puts it down on the other side. He smiles. + +"There you go. You can take your cart to the park now. Have fun!" the man says. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Anna and Ben say. + +They hug their teddy bears. They pull their cart to the park. They are happy. They play with their toys. They have a lovely day. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toy ship. They put it in the tub and made it sail. They made noises like the wind and the waves. They had fun. + +One day, Mom said they had to go to the store. She said they could not play with the ship. She said they had to be good and quiet. Tom and Lily did not want to go. They wanted to play with the ship. They sighed. + +They got in the car and went to the store. It was big and loud. There were many people and things. Tom and Lily did not like it. They wanted to go back home. They sighed. + +Mom bought some food and clothes. She said they were almost done. She said they could have a treat if they were good. Tom and Lily tried to be good. They wanted a treat. They sighed. + +They went to the candy aisle. There were many colors and shapes. Tom and Lily looked at them. They saw something new. It was a candy ship. It was blue and red and yellow. It looked like their toy ship. Tom and Lily smiled. + +Mom saw them. She said they could have the candy ship. She said it was a special treat. She said they were good and quiet. Tom and Lily were happy. They thanked Mom. They did not sigh. + +They went back home. They opened the candy ship. They ate some of it. It was sweet and crunchy. They liked it. They saved some of it. They put it next to their toy ship. They played with both ships. They had fun. + +They thought it was a normal day. But it was a special day. They had a candy ship. They did not sigh. They smiled. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big elephant. The elephant was soft and gray, and had a long nose and big ears. Ben and Lily liked to hug the elephant and pretend it was their friend. + +One day, Ben and Lily had a fight. Ben wanted to play with the elephant, but Lily said no. She said it was her turn, and she was the boss. Ben was angry. He said Lily was bossy and mean. He grabbed the elephant and ran away. Lily cried and chased him. + +Ben ran to his room and locked the door. He hugged the elephant and said it was his now. He did not want to share with Lily. He thought he was happy, but he was not. He felt sad and lonely. He missed Lily and their games. He wished he did not take the elephant. + +Lily knocked on the door and said she was sorry. She said she did not want to fight. She said she loved Ben and the elephant. She asked Ben to open the door and play with her. Ben heard Lily and felt sorry too. He said he was sorry and he loved Lily and the elephant. He opened the door and gave Lily a hug. He gave her the elephant and said they could share. + +Ben and Lily were happy again. They played with the elephant and made up stories. They said the elephant was their best friend. They said they would not fight again. They learned to be kind and share. They did not regret their fight, but they did not want to do it again. They loved each other and the elephant. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big pond with many birds. Lila liked the white doves. She wanted to feed them some bread. She asked Ben to share his bread with her. + +"No!" Ben said. "This is my bread. You have your own. Go away!" He was very selfish. He did not want to share with his friend. + +Lila was sad and angry. She tried to take some bread from Ben's hand. Ben pushed her away. They started to fight. They shouted at each other. "Give me some bread!" "No, it's mine!" "You are mean!" "You are greedy!" + +The doves heard the noise. They did not like it. They flew away from the pond. They did not want to be near the loud children. They wanted to be in a quiet place. + +Lila and Ben stopped fighting. They looked at the pond. It was empty. The doves were gone. They felt sorry. They had scared away the beautiful birds. They had wasted their bread. They had hurt their friendship. + +They said sorry to each other. They hugged. They decided to be kind and share. They hoped the doves would come back. They learned a lesson. They knew that shouting and being selfish was not good. They wanted to be happy and peaceful. +Lila was a girl who liked to dress up. She had many hats, shoes, and dresses in her closet. She liked to try different styles every day. She thought she looked pretty and fun. + +One day, she wanted to go to the park with her mom. She grabbed her favorite hat, a big red one with a flower. She put on a yellow dress and green shoes. She looked in the mirror and smiled. + +"Mom, I'm ready!" she called. + +Mom came to see her. She looked at Lila and frowned. + +"Lila, what are you wearing?" she asked. "That hat is too big for you. And those shoes don't match your dress. You look silly, not pretty." + +Lila felt sad. She liked her style. She thought mom would like it too. She didn't want to look silly. + +"But mom, I like this hat. And these shoes. And this dress. They make me happy. Why can't I wear them?" she asked. + +Mom sighed. She was troubled. She wanted Lila to look nice and neat. She didn't want other people to laugh at her. She wanted to help her. + +"Lila, I know you like to dress up. And I love you no matter what you wear. But sometimes, you have to follow some rules. Like wearing clothes that fit you and match each other. And wearing a hat that suits the weather. It's sunny today, not cold. You don't need a big hat. You need a small one. Or none at all. Do you understand?" she explained. + +Lila nodded. She understood. But she still liked her style. She wished mom would let her wear what she wanted. She wondered if there was a way to make mom happy and herself happy too. + +She looked at her closet. She saw another hat, a small blue one with a star. She saw another dress, a pink one with dots. She saw another pair of shoes, white ones with bows. She had an idea. + +She grabbed the blue hat, the pink dress, and the white shoes. She changed her clothes. She looked in the mirror again. She smiled. + +"Mom, how about this?" she asked. + +Mom came to see her again. She looked at Lila and smiled. + +"Lila, you look lovely. That hat is just right for you. And those shoes match your dress. You look pretty and fun. And you still have your own style. I'm proud of you." she said. + +Lila hugged mom. She was happy. She found a way to make mom happy and herself happy too. She liked her style. And mom liked it too. They went to the park together. They had a good day. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a shiny, fancy box under their bed. They open it and see many colorful things inside. + +"What are these?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. They look like candy," Ben says. + +He picks up a red one and smells it. It smells sweet and fruity. He puts it in his mouth and chews it. It is soft and sticky. + +"Mmm, this is good. Try one, Lily," he says. + +Lily takes a pink one and bites it. It is also soft and sticky. She likes it too. + +"This is not candy. This is gum," she says. + +"Gum? What is gum?" Ben asks. + +"Gum is something you chew, but you don't swallow. You can make bubbles with it," Lily says. + +She blows a big bubble with her gum. It pops and sticks to her nose. She laughs. + +"Wow, that's fun. Let me try," Ben says. + +He blows a small bubble with his gum. It pops and sticks to his chin. He laughs too. + +They have fun blowing bubbles with their gum. They try different colors and flavors. They make noises and faces with their gum. + +But then, they hear a knock on the door. It is their mom. + +"Kids, what are you doing in there? It's time for lunch," she says. + +She opens the door and sees them with their gum. She is not happy. + +"Where did you get that gum? That's my fancy gum. You are not supposed to touch it. It's bad for your teeth. Spit it out right now," she says. + +Lily and Ben spit out their gum. They feel sorry. + +"We're sorry, mom. We didn't know. We thought it was candy. It was under the bed. It was shiny and fancy. We wanted to try it," they say. + +Mom sighs. She is not angry anymore. She loves her twins. + +"I know, kids. But you have to ask me before you touch anything that is not yours. And you have to brush your teeth after you eat gum. Come on, let's go to the bathroom and clean your mouths. Then we can have lunch," she says. + +She takes them to the bathroom and helps them brush their teeth. She throws away the gum. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"I love you, kids. Next time, be more careful, okay?" she says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They love their mom too. + +"Okay, mom. We love you too," they say. +Sara did not like vegetables. She only liked sweet things, like cake and candy. Her mom always told her to eat her vegetables, but Sara did not care. She hid them under her napkin or gave them to her dog. + +One day, Sara's mom took her to the farm. She wanted to show her where vegetables came from. Sara saw many plants in the ground. Some were green, some were red, some were orange. Her mom said they were all vegetables. Sara thought they looked gloomy and boring. + +Sara's mom picked some carrots and gave them to Sara. She said they were good for her eyes and teeth. Sara did not want to eat them. She threw them on the ground. She said they were yucky and dirty. Her mom was sad and angry. + +Sara ran away from her mom. She wanted to find something fun to do. She saw a big barn. She thought there might be animals inside. She opened the door and went in. She did not see any animals. She only saw a big pile of hay. She thought it looked soft and cozy. She climbed on top of it and lay down. + +But the hay was not soft and cozy. It was prickly and itchy. Sara felt something moving under her. She heard a loud squeak. She lifted the hay and saw a big rat. The rat was angry and scared. It bit Sara's finger. Sara screamed and cried. + +Her mom heard her scream and ran to the barn. She saw Sara bleeding and crying. She hugged her and took her to the car. She said they had to go to the doctor. Sara was sorry and scared. She wished she had eaten her vegetables. She said she would care from now on. +Tom and Anna like to play pretend. They have a big box of costumes and toys. Today, they want to be famous chefs. They put on aprons and hats and take out some pots and pans. + +They look at the calendar on the wall. It has pictures of different foods for each month. Tom points to the picture of a cake. "Let's make a cake for June," he says. "It is your birthday month." + +Anna nods. "OK, let's make a cake. What do we need?" She looks around the kitchen and finds some flour, sugar, eggs, and milk. She also sees some chocolate and sprinkles. "We can use these to decorate the cake," she says. + +They mix the ingredients in a big bowl and pour them into a cake pan. They pretend to put the pan in the oven and set a timer. They wait for a few minutes and then take out the cake. It smells good. They let it cool down and then spread some chocolate on top. They add some sprinkles and candles. + +They are very proud of their cake. They put it on a big plate and carry it to the living room. They see their mom and dad sitting on the couch. They smile and say, "Surprise! We made you a cake!" + +Their mom and dad are very happy and surprised. They hug and kiss Tom and Anna and thank them for the cake. They say, "You are such good chefs. You could be famous someday." + +Tom and Anna beam. They serve the cake to their mom and dad and then have some themselves. They enjoy the cake and the compliments. They think, "We are famous chefs. We make the best cake ever." +Sara and Tom are playing in the garden. They see many flowers of different colors. Sara likes the yellow ones. Tom likes the red ones. They want to pick some flowers for their mom. + +"Look, Sara, there is a small bulb under this flower. What is it?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe it is a baby flower. Can we pick it?" Sara says. + +"No, Sara, we can't pick the bulb. Mom says the bulb is where the flower grows from. If we pick the bulb, there will be no more flowers next year. We can only pick the petals, like this." Tom shows Sara how to gently pull the petals from the flower. + +"Okay, Tom, I understand. Let's pick some petals and make a pretty picture for mom. She will be happy." Sara says. + +They pick some petals and put them in a basket. Then they go inside and find some paper and glue. They make a picture of a flower with the petals. They write "We love you, mom" with a crayon. They give the picture to their mom. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "Thank you, Sara and Tom. This is a beautiful picture. You are very sweet and clever. I love you, too." +Lily liked to play with her scissors. She liked to cut paper, and cloth, and sometimes her hair. She thought it was fun to make shapes and patterns with her scissors. But her mom always told her to be careful with her scissors, and to never cut herself or anyone else. + +One day, Lily was playing with her scissors in her room. She saw a pretty ribbon on her bed. She wanted to cut it and make a bow for her doll. She picked up the ribbon and the scissors, and started to cut. But she did not see that the ribbon was tied to her blanket. When she cut the ribbon, the blanket moved, and the scissors slipped. Lily felt a sharp pain in her finger. She looked and saw blood. She started to cry. + +Mom heard Lily cry and ran to her room. She saw Lily holding her finger and the scissors and the ribbon. She saw the blood on the blanket and the floor. She was scared and angry. She took the scissors from Lily and threw them in the trash. She wrapped Lily's finger with a cloth and hugged her. She said, "Lily, what did you do? You cut yourself with the scissors. That was very bad and dangerous. You could have hurt yourself more. Now we have to go to the hospital." + +Lily was scared and sorry. She did not mean to cut herself. She did not want to go to the hospital. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I just wanted to cut the ribbon. I did not see the blanket. I don't want to go to the hospital. Please don't be mad at me." + +Mom said, "Lily, I'm not mad at you. I'm worried about you. You need to go to the hospital to make sure your finger is okay. The doctors will help you and make you feel better. They will give you a bandage and a sticker. It will not hurt too much. I will be with you all the time. I love you, Lily." + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She held Mom's hand and went to the car. They drove to the hospital. Lily was still scared, but she trusted Mom. She hoped the doctors would be nice and gentle. She hoped her finger would heal soon. She hoped she would never cut herself again. She learned her lesson. She decided to be more careful with her scissors. She decided to listen to Mom. She decided to play with something else. She decided to be a good girl. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play and talk all day. They have a big room with two beds and a window. From the window, they can see the park, the trees, and the birds. + +One night, Sara and Tom are not sleepy. They want to stay up and look at the view. They climb on their beds and peek out of the window. They see the moon and the stars. They see a shooting star. + +"Look, Tom, a shooting star!" Sara says. "Make a wish!" + +"I wish we can go to the park tomorrow and play with the swings and the slide," Tom says. + +"I wish the same," Sara says. + +They smile at each other. They are lucky to have each other and the view. They feel sleepy now. They snuggle in their beds and close their eyes. + +"Good night, Sara," Tom says. + +"Good night, Tom," Sara says. + +They sleep and dream of the park. +It was a rainy day and Sam wanted to go outside and play. He put on his boots and his coat and asked his mom for his umbrella. + +"Here you go, Sam. Be careful and don't go too far," his mom said, handing him the blue umbrella with yellow stars. + +Sam opened the umbrella and walked out the door. He liked the sound of the rain on his umbrella and the puddles on the ground. He jumped and splashed and laughed. + +He saw a big dog across the street. The dog was brown and wet and looked sad. Sam liked dogs and wanted to say hello. He crossed the street and walked towards the dog. + +The dog saw Sam and barked. Sam got nervous and stopped. The dog barked louder and ran towards Sam. Sam got scared and dropped his umbrella. He turned around and ran back to his house. + +"Mom, mom, help!" Sam cried, knocking on the door. + +His mom opened the door and hugged him. She saw the dog chasing him and shouted, "Go away, bad dog!" + +The dog stopped and ran away. Sam's mom picked up his umbrella and brought him inside. + +"It's okay, Sam. You're safe now. The dog was just scared too. He didn't mean to hurt you," she said, soothing him. + +Sam calmed down and hugged his mom. He was glad she was there. He learned to be careful with strange dogs and to not remove his umbrella. He decided to play inside until the rain stopped. +Lila and Sam were playing in the mud. They made a big hill and pretended it was a castle. They had fun throwing mud at each other and making funny noises. + +"Look, I am a powerful king!" Sam said. He put a leaf on his head and waved a stick. "You are my queen, Lila. Do what I say!" + +"No, I am a powerful queen!" Lila said. She put a flower on her head and waved a stone. "You do what I say, Sam!" + +They both laughed and ran around the castle. They did not see Mom coming. + +"Hey, you two!" Mom said. "What are you doing? You are all dirty! Come here and wash your arms and faces!" + +Lila and Sam stopped playing and looked at Mom. They saw her frown and knew she was not happy. + +"Sorry, Mom," they said. "We were just having fun." + +Mom smiled and shook her head. She took them to the sink and turned on the water. She gave them soap and a towel. + +"Wash your arms well, or the mud will stick," she said. "And wash your faces, too. You don't want to have mud in your eyes or nose." + +Lila and Sam washed their arms and faces. They rubbed the soap and made bubbles. They splashed the water and giggled. + +"Look, Mom, we are clean!" they said. They showed Mom their arms and faces. + +Mom looked at them and nodded. She dried them with the towel and hugged them. + +"That's better," she said. "You are still powerful, but now you are also clean. Now, let's go and have some lunch." +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the yard. One day, they found a big box near the fence. They opened it and saw many old things inside. There were books, toys, clothes, and a shiny medal. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tim said, holding the medal. "It says 'Best Runner' on it. Maybe it belonged to someone fast and strong." + +Sam looked at a rag that was in the box. It was pale and dirty, with holes and stains. He thought it was ugly and useless. He threw it away and said, "Who cares about that? Let's see what else is in here." + +They searched the box for more treasures, but they did not find anything else they liked. They got bored and decided to go back to the house. They left the box and the rag behind. + +The next day, they heard a loud noise from the yard. They ran outside and saw a big truck with a sign that said 'Junk Removal'. The truck was taking away the box and everything in it. + +"Hey, stop!" Tim shouted. "That's our box! That's our medal!" + +But it was too late. The truck drove away with the box and the medal. Tim was sad and angry. He wished he had kept the medal. + +Sam looked around and saw the rag that he had thrown away. It was still on the ground, near a flower. He picked it up and saw something shiny under it. It was a gold coin, with a picture of a king on it. + +"Wow, look at this!" Sam said, holding the coin. "It says 'Rare and Valuable' on it. Maybe it belonged to someone rich and famous." + +Tim looked at the coin and was amazed. He wished he had found it. He realized that he had made a mistake. He had thrown away something that was worth more than the medal. + +He learned a lesson that day. He learned that sometimes, you can gain more from a rag than from a medal. He learned that you should not judge things by how they look. He learned that you should be careful with what you throw away. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They hear a loud noise from the kitchen. They run to see what it is. They see water coming out of the sink. The sink has a leak. + +"Oh no!" Anna says. "We need to tell Mommy!" + +Ben nods. He sees a phone on the counter. He picks it up and pushes a button. He hears Mommy's voice. + +"Hello?" Mommy says. + +"Mommy, Mommy!" Ben says. "The sink is leaking! There is water everywhere!" + +"What?" Mommy says. "I'm at the store. I'll be home soon. Can you turn off the water?" + +Ben looks at the sink. He sees a knob under it. He tries to turn it, but it is too hard. + +"I can't, Mommy. It's too hard!" Ben says. + +"OK, don't worry. I'll call Mr. Lee. He is our neighbor. He is very helpful. He can fix the leak. Stay away from the water, OK?" Mommy says. + +"OK, Mommy. Hurry home!" Ben says. + +He hangs up the phone. He and Anna go back to the living room. They wait for Mr. Lee and Mommy. They hope the leak will stop soon. They are glad they have a helpful neighbor and a loving mommy. +Lily and Max liked to play hide and seek in the garden. They took turns to count and hide. Lily was very good at finding places to hide. She hid behind the big tree, under the slide, and in the shed. Max had to look for a long time to find her. + +One day, Lily found a new place to hide. She saw a big flower with many colors. She thought it was very pretty. She went inside the flower and curled up. She was very small, so she fit well. She smiled and waited for Max to find her. + +But Lily did not know that the flower was also a home for a bee. The bee was busy making honey. He did not like visitors. He saw Lily inside his flower and got angry. He buzzed and flew towards her. He wanted to sting her and make her go away. + +Lily heard the buzz and got scared. She saw the bee and screamed. She jumped out of the flower and ran away. Max heard her scream and ran to her. He saw the bee and waved his arms. He wanted to scare the bee and make him go away. + +The bee saw Max and got more angry. He buzzed louder and flew faster. He chased Lily and Max across the garden. They ran and ran until they reached the house. They slammed the door and locked it. They were safe from the bee. + +Lily and Max hugged each other and breathed hard. They were glad they escaped the bee. They decided not to hide in the flower again. They thought the bee was very impressive, but not very friendly. They hoped he would calm down and leave them alone. They agreed to play a different game next time. +Lily and Tom are friends. They go to the same school. They have a quiz tomorrow. The quiz is about animals. Lily likes animals. She reads many books about them. Tom does not like animals. He plays video games instead. + +Lily wants to help Tom. She says, "Tom, let us prepare for the quiz. I can show you my books. They have pictures and words. You can learn a lot." Tom says, "No, thank you. I do not need to prepare. I know everything. Animals are easy. You are silly." + +Lily is sad. She goes home. She prepares for the quiz. She looks at her books. She remembers the names and facts. She is happy. She loves animals. She hopes Tom will do well. + +The next day, they have the quiz. The teacher asks many questions. Lily knows all the answers. She writes them down. She is confident. Tom does not know the answers. He guesses. He is nervous. He wishes he had prepared. + +The teacher collects the papers. She grades them. She gives them back. Lily has a good score. She smiles. Tom has a bad score. He frowns. He feels sorry. He says, "Lily, you were right. I should have prepared. I did not know anything. Animals are not easy. They are delicate. They have different shapes and sounds and habits. They are amazing. Can you show me your books? I want to learn more." Lily says, "Of course, Tom. I am glad you want to learn. We can be friends. We can share our books. We can prepare together. We can have fun." + +The moral of the story is: Preparation is important. Learning is fun. Friendship is valuable. +Sara and Lily were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to pretend that their dolls were going to a party and needed to look pretty. Sara had a box of makeup that she had found in her mom's room. She said to Lily, "Let's put some makeup on our dolls. They will look so nice." + +Lily agreed and they opened the box. There were many colors and shiny things inside. Sara and Lily picked some and started to put them on their dolls' faces. They used their fingers and brushes and made dots and lines and swirls. They did not know what the makeup was for, but they liked how it looked. + +But then, something bad happened. The sky became dark and it started to rain. Sara and Lily were scared and ran inside the house. They forgot to take their dolls and the box of makeup with them. The rain was very strong and it soaked their dolls and the box. The makeup became wet and messy and it ran down their dolls' faces. The colors mixed and made new colors. The shiny things fell off and got lost in the grass. + +When the rain stopped, Sara and Lily remembered their dolls and the box of makeup. They went outside to get them. But they were shocked by what they saw. Their dolls looked very different. Their faces were deep and dirty and they had no eyes or mouths. The box of makeup was broken and empty. Sara and Lily started to cry. They said to each other, "We ruined our dolls and our makeup. Mom will be so mad at us." + +They hugged their dolls and said sorry to them. They wished they had not played with the makeup. They wished they had listened to their mom, who had told them not to touch her things. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that makeup was not for dolls or for playing. They learned that rain could soak and spoil things. They learned that they should be careful and respectful with other people's things. +Lily likes to play soccer with her big brother Sam. They have a ball and two goals in the backyard. Lily tries to kick the ball into Sam's goal, but Sam is faster and stronger. He kicks the ball into Lily's goal and says, "I win!" + +Lily feels sad and angry. She does not like to lose. She kicks the ball very hard and it flies over the fence. She hears a loud noise and a dog barking. She thinks the ball hit the dog. She is scared of the dog. She is anxious. + +Sam sees Lily's face and feels sorry. He says, "Don't worry, Lily. The dog is nice. He won't hurt you or the ball. Come on, let's go get it." He holds Lily's hand and they walk to the fence. They see the dog wagging his tail and playing with the ball. He is not mad. He is happy. + +Lily smiles and says, "Hi, dog. Can we have our ball back?" The dog drops the ball and licks Lily's face. Lily giggles and says, "Thank you, dog. You are a good dog." She picks up the ball and throws it to Sam. They say bye to the dog and go back to their backyard. + +They play soccer again, but this time they take turns kicking the ball. They have fun and laugh. When they are tired, they go inside and eat rice and chicken with their mom and dad. They tell them about the dog and the ball. Mom and dad are proud of them for being brave and kind. Lily and Sam are happy. They hug each other and say, "I love you." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. They have many toys in their room. They have cars, dolls, balls, and books. + +One day, Anna and Ben find a big box in the corner. They wonder what is inside. They open the box and see a train set. It has a red engine, a blue wagon, and a green caboose. It also has tracks, bridges, and tunnels. + +"Wow, look at this!" Anna says. "It is a train set. We can play with it." + +"Yes, let's play with it!" Ben says. "It looks fun." + +They take out the train set and set it up on the floor. They connect the tracks and make a circle. They put the engine, the wagon, and the caboose on the tracks. They push a button and the train starts to move. It makes a loud sound. Choo-choo! + +Anna and Ben are very excited. They watch the train go around and around. They make the train go faster and slower. They make the train go over the bridges and through the tunnels. They pretend they are the train drivers and passengers. + +"Choo-choo, this is the best play ever!" Anna says. + +"I agree, this is the best play ever!" Ben says. + +They play with the train set for a long time. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. They are loud. They are friends. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But their favorite thing is the big mattress on the floor. They can jump on it, roll on it, and pretend it is a boat or a castle. + +One day, their mom comes in and says, "Sara and Tom, it is time to clean up your room. You have to fold the mattress and put it away. Then you can go outside and play." + +Sara and Tom do not want to fold the mattress. They say, "But mom, we like the mattress. It is fun and soft. Can we keep it here?" + +Mom shakes her head and says, "No, you cannot keep it here. It takes up too much space. And it is not attractive. It makes your room look messy. You have to fold it and put it in the closet. Then you can have more room for your toys and books. And your room will look nice and neat." + +Sara and Tom are sad, but they know mom is right. They help each other fold the mattress. It is hard, because the mattress is heavy and big. They push and pull and fold and fold. Finally, they manage to fold it into a small square. They carry it to the closet and put it on the shelf. + +Mom smiles and says, "Good job, Sara and Tom. You folded the mattress very well. Now your room looks attractive. You can go outside and play. But remember, you can always take out the mattress when you want to play with it again." + +Sara and Tom nod and hug mom. They are happy, because they have a clean room and a fun mattress. They run outside and play. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. It was a peaceful day and they were having fun. + +Then they saw a big van drive into the parking lot. The van was loud and dirty. It had a lot of stickers and words on it. Lily and Ben did not like the van. They felt scared. + +The van stopped near the park. A man got out of the van. He looked angry and mean. He had a big bag in his hand. He walked towards the park. He yelled at the people and the birds. He said bad words. Lily and Ben did not like the man. They felt more scared. + +Lily and Ben ran to their mom. They hugged her tight. They told her about the van and the man. Their mom looked at the van and the man. She did not like them either. She felt worried. + +Their mom took Lily and Ben by the hand. She said they had to go home. She said the park was not safe. She said they would find another park to play in. She said she loved them. Lily and Ben said they loved her too. + +They walked away from the park. They did not look back at the van and the man. They hoped they would never see them again. They wanted to have a peaceful day again. +Sam and Mia like to play with clay. They make animals and shapes with their hands. They have red clay, blue clay, and yellow clay. + +One day, they find a big box in the backyard. It is brown and has a lid. Sam and Mia open the lid and see many things inside. They see books, toys, clothes, and a blanket. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" Sam says. "Can we play with them?" + +"I don't know," Mia says. "Maybe they belong to someone else." + +Sam picks up a book and looks at the pictures. Mia picks up a toy car and rolls it on the ground. They have fun with the things in the box. + +But then they hear a voice. It is Mom. She is calling them for lunch. + +"Sam, Mia, come inside! It's time to eat!" + +Sam and Mia drop the things they are holding. They run to the box and cover it with the lid. They hope Mom will not see the box. + +They run inside and wash their hands. They sit at the table and eat their sandwiches. + +"Did you have fun playing with the clay?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, we did," Sam and Mia say. + +They do not tell Mom about the box. They want to play with it again later. They think it is a secret. + +But Mom knows about the box. She put it in the backyard for them. She wanted to surprise them with some old things she found in the attic. She smiles and thinks they are very cute. She loves them very much. +Lisa and Tom were friends who liked to play together. They both loved sugar and wanted to make a cake. They asked their moms if they could use some sugar, flour, eggs and butter. Their moms said yes, but they had to share and be careful. + +Lisa and Tom went to the kitchen and put all the things in a big bowl. They mixed them with a spoon and made a sticky dough. They poured the dough into a pan and put it in the oven. They waited for the cake to bake and smelled the sweet aroma. + +When the cake was ready, they took it out and let it cool. They wanted to decorate it with some frosting and sprinkles. Lisa had some pink frosting and Tom had some blue frosting. They each took a knife and spread some frosting on the cake. But they did not agree on how to do it. + +"I want to make a pink heart on the cake," Lisa said. + +"No, I want to make a blue star on the cake," Tom said. + +They argued and pushed each other. They made a mess with the frosting and the sprinkles. The cake looked ugly and they were unhappy. + +Their moms came to see what was going on. They saw the cake and the mess and they were not pleased. + +"What did you do to the cake?" Lisa's mom asked. + +"Why did you fight with each other?" Tom's mom asked. + +Lisa and Tom felt sorry and ashamed. They did not want to ruin the cake and their friendship. + +"We wanted to make a pretty cake, but we did not share and we did not listen," Lisa said. + +"We were selfish and we did not cooperate," Tom said. + +They looked at the cake and had an idea. They decided to unite their frosting and make a purple color. They mixed the pink and the blue frosting together and spread it on the cake. They used the sprinkles to make a heart and a star on the cake. The cake looked attractive and they were happy. + +They showed their moms the cake and apologized for their behavior. Their moms smiled and hugged them. They said they were proud of them for fixing their mistake and working together. + +They cut the cake and shared it with their moms. They enjoyed the cake and each other's company. They learned a lesson about sharing and cooperating. They were friends who liked to play together. They both loved sugar and wanted to make a cake. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They want to make a fort with the box. + +"I want to put the box upstairs in my room," Ben says. + +"No, I want to put the box downstairs in the living room," Mia says. + +They pull and push the box, but it is too heavy. They get angry and yell at each other. + +"Let go of the box, you are stupid!" Ben says. + +"No, you are stupid, let go of the box!" Mia says. + +Mom hears them and comes to the garage. She sees the big box and the twins. + +"What are you doing with the box?" Mom asks. + +"We want to make a fort, but we can't agree where to put it," Ben says. + +"Mia wants to put it downstairs, but I want to put it upstairs," Mia says. + +Mom thinks for a moment. She has an idea. + +"Why don't you make two forts, one upstairs and one downstairs?" Mom says. "Then you can both have fun and share the box." + +Ben and Mia look at each other. They think Mom's idea is good. + +"Okay, we can do that," Ben says. + +"Okay, we can do that," Mia says. + +They nod and smile. They stop fighting and start working. They cut the box in half and carry each piece to their rooms. They make two forts with blankets and pillows. They have fun and play nicely. + +Mom is happy. She goes to the kitchen and makes cookies for the twins. She brings them to their forts and gives them a hug. + +"Good job, Ben and Mia," Mom says. "You are smart and kind." + +Ben and Mia say thank you and eat the cookies. They love Mom and the box. They love their forts and each other. +Lily and Ben like to play soccer in the park. They have a ball and two goals. They take turns to kick the ball and try to score. Lily is very good at soccer. She can run fast and kick hard. Ben is not so good. He is weak and slow. He often misses the ball or falls down. + +One day, they see a new ball in the toy store. It is big and shiny and has stars on it. Lily wants to buy the new ball. She thinks it will make her score more goals. Ben likes the new ball too, but he does not have enough money. He only has a few coins. + +"Can we buy the new ball, please?" Lily asks her mom. + +"Sorry, honey, we don't have enough money for that. Maybe another day," her mom says. + +Lily is sad. She really wants the new ball. She looks at Ben and sees that he is sad too. She thinks for a moment. Then she has an idea. + +"Ben, I have an idea. Why don't we share the money and buy the new ball together? Then we can both play with it," she says. + +Ben smiles. He likes Lily's idea. He thinks she is very nice and smart. + +"Okay, Lily, let's do that. Thank you for sharing with me," he says. + +They give their money to Lily's mom and she buys the new ball for them. They run to the park and play soccer with the new ball. They have a lot of fun. They don't care who scores more goals. They are happy to play together. They are good friends. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with blocks. They build houses and towers and cars with blocks. They have fun. + +One day, Tom has a new toy. It is a collar. It is red and shiny. It has a bell. Tom puts the collar on his neck. He says, "Look at me! I have a collar. I am a cat. Meow!" + +Lily likes the collar. She wants to try it. She says, "Can I have the collar, Tom? Please? I want to be a cat too. Meow!" + +Tom says, "No, Lily. It is my collar. You cannot have it. Go away!" + +Lily is sad. She says, "That is not nice, Tom. You are my friend. You should share. Please, let me have the collar for a little bit." + +Tom says, "No, no, no! It is mine, mine, mine! Go away, go away, go away!" + +Tom and Lily start to fight. They pull and push and shout. The collar falls off Tom's neck. It rolls under the sofa. They cannot see it. + +Tom and Lily stop fighting. They are sorry. They say, "I am sorry, Tom. I am sorry, Lily. I was mean. I was selfish. You are my friend. I love you." + +They hug and make up. They look for the collar. It is difficult. It is dark under the sofa. They cannot reach it. They need help. + +They ask Mom for help. Mom comes and sees the collar. She says, "Oh, this is your collar, Tom. I was looking for it. It is not a toy. It is for the dog. He needs it to go for a walk. Come on, let's go and find him." + +Tom and Lily are surprised. They say, "Oh, we did not know. We thought it was a toy. We are sorry, Mom. We will not play with it again." + +Mom says, "It is okay, Tom and Lily. I am glad you are friends again. You can play with blocks instead. They are fun too. And you can pretend to be cats or dogs or anything you want. Just be careful and kind." + +Tom and Lily say, "Okay, Mom. Thank you, Mom. We love you, Mom." + +They go and find the dog. They put the collar on him. He wags his tail. He is happy. They go for a walk. They have fun. +Lily was a little fish who loved to swim. She swam fast and far, and saw many things in the sea. She saw big fish and small fish, rocks and plants, and shiny shells. She was happy and curious. + +One day, she saw a big, round thing that looked like a ball. It was white and smooth, and had many spots on it. Lily wondered what it was. She swam closer and closer, and touched it with her nose. It felt hard and cold. + +Suddenly, the ball cracked open, and a big, scary creature came out. It had sharp teeth and claws, and a long tail. It was a crocodile, and it was hungry. It saw Lily and snapped at her. Lily was scared and tried to swim away, but the crocodile was faster and stronger. It caught Lily and ate her. + +The crocodile was happy and full. It had found a tasty snack. It was also tired, and decided to take a nap. It curled up inside the ball, which was really an egg. It had hatched from the egg, and Lily had been the first thing it saw. It closed its eyes and fell asleep. +Sara and Ben like to play in the attic. They find many old things there, like books, toys and clothes. Sometimes they pretend to be pirates, or fairies, or explorers. But they have to be careful not to make too much noise, or their mom will hear them and tell them to come down. + +One day, they find a big box full of dust. They wonder what is inside. They open the box and see a shiny metal thing with buttons and wires. They think it is a robot. They want to play with it, but they are not sure if it is safe. + +"Can we play with the robot?" Sara asks Ben. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it is broken, or dangerous. Maybe mom will be angry if we touch it." + +"Let's ask her," Sara says. "Maybe she will permit us to play with it." + +They go down the stairs and find their mom in the kitchen. They show her the metal thing and ask her what it is. + +"That is an old radio," mom says. "It belonged to your grandpa. He used to listen to music and news on it. It is very old and fragile. You have to be gentle with it." + +"Can we play with it?" Sara and Ben ask. + +Mom thinks for a moment. She remembers how much her dad loved his radio, and how he shared it with her when she was a child. She smiles and says, "Yes, you can play with it. But only in the attic, and only for a little while. And you have to be very careful not to break it or hurt yourselves. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Ben nod and say, "Yes, mom. Thank you, mom." + +They run back to the attic, happy and excited. They plug the radio into the wall and turn it on. They hear a crackle and a hiss, and then a voice and a song. They dance and sing along, feeling like they have found a treasure. They are happy to play with the radio, and to share a part of their grandpa's story. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toys and make noise. But their mom does not like noise. She says they have to be quiet and wash their hands before dinner. + +One day, Sam and Ben find a new toy in the garage. It is a big radio. It has many buttons and a microphone. Sam and Ben think it is fun. They press the buttons and talk into the microphone. They make up a new language. They say silly words and laugh. + +But their mom hears them. She is angry. She says the radio is not a toy. It is a cheap radio that dad uses for work. She says they can break it or make trouble. She says they have to stop and wash the radio and their hands. She says they have to use real words, not silly words. + +Sam and Ben are sad. They do not want to wash the radio or their hands. They do not want to use real words. They like their new language. They think it is fun. But they do not want to make mom angry. They do what she says. They wash the radio and their hands. They use real words. They say sorry to mom. + +Mom is not angry anymore. She says she loves them. She says they can play with the radio later, but only with dad. She says they can make up a new language, but only when they are alone. She says they have to be careful and respectful. She says they have to wash their hands before dinner. She says dinner is ready. Sam and Ben are hungry. They go to the kitchen. They smell something good. They are happy. +Ben is a boy who likes to do things. He likes to do puzzles, to do drawings, to do games. He is good at doing many things, and he is happy. + +One day, he goes to a lab with his dad. His dad is a scientist who does experiments. Ben is curious and wants to do experiments too. He sees many machines, tubes, bottles and colors in the lab. + +He asks his dad if he can do something with them. His dad says no, they are not for playing, they are for working. He says Ben can watch, but he has to be careful and quiet. + +Ben nods, but he does not listen. He thinks he can do anything he wants. He sneaks to a table when his dad is not looking. He sees a big red button and a green light. He wonders what they do. He pushes the button. + +Suddenly, there is a loud noise and a flash. The green light turns into a big fire. Ben is scared and cries. His dad runs to him and puts out the fire. He is angry and worried. He hugs Ben and says he is glad he is not hurt. + +He tells Ben he was very naughty and foolish. He says the button and the light were part of a dangerous experiment. He says Ben could have hurt himself or others. He says Ben should not do things he does not know or understand. He says Ben should be humble and listen to his dad. + +Ben is sorry and ashamed. He says he is sorry to his dad and to the lab. He says he will not do that again. He says he will be humble and learn from his dad. His dad forgives him and says he loves him. He says he will teach him some safe and fun experiments later. + +Ben smiles and says thank you. He learns a lesson. He learns that doing things is good, but not always. He learns that being humble is better than being proud. He learns that listening to his dad is wise and safe. He is happy. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the woods. They had a big ball that they kicked and threw to each other. But sometimes they would quarrel over the ball and who got to play with it more. + +One day, they were playing in the woods and they saw a big, gray wolf. The wolf had sharp teeth and hungry eyes. It wanted to eat the brothers for its lunch. Tim and Sam were very scared and ran away from the wolf. But they both wanted to take the ball with them. + +"Give me the ball, it's mine!" Tim shouted. + +"No, it's mine, I had it first!" Sam shouted back. + +They pulled and tugged at the ball, but they did not see that the wolf was getting closer and closer. The wolf was fast and the brothers were slow because they were quarreling. + +"Stop, stop, you silly boys!" a voice said. It was their mother, who had followed them to the woods. She saw the wolf and threw a big stick at it. The wolf yelped and ran away. + +"Thank you, mommy, you saved us!" Tim and Sam said. + +"Thank me, but also thank each other. You are brothers and you should share and care for each other. If you quarrel, you will lose your ball and maybe your lives. But if you stick together, you will be safe and happy." their mother said. + +Tim and Sam hugged each other and said sorry. They learned their lesson and never quarreled over the ball again. They played in the woods with their ball and their mother, and they always watched out for the wolf. +Tom is a sailor. He likes to drive his boat on the water. He has a big hat and a blue shirt. He has a friend, Sam, who is also a sailor. They drive their boats together and have fun. + +One day, Tom and Sam see a big storm. The sky is dark and the wind is loud. The water is angry and makes big waves. Tom and Sam are scared. They try to drive their boats to the shore, but the storm is too strong. They lose each other in the storm. + +Tom is upset. He does not know where Sam is. He does not know if Sam is safe. He drives his boat as fast as he can, but he cannot see the shore. He feels alone and sad. + +Then, he hears a voice. It is Sam! He is on his radio. He says he is okay. He says he found the shore. He says he is waiting for Tom. Tom is happy. He follows Sam's voice and drives his boat to the shore. He sees Sam and his boat. They are both okay. + +Tom and Sam hug each other. They are glad they are safe. They are glad they are friends. They drive their boats to a safe place and wait for the storm to go away. They hope they can have fun on the water again soon. +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play in the snow. One day, they saw a big hill near their house. They wanted to slide down the hill on their sled. + +"Let's go, Ben!" Anna said. She put on her red mitten and grabbed the sled. "I will lead the way!" + +"OK, Anna!" Ben said. He put on his blue mitten and followed his sister. He was a little scared of the hill. It looked very high and steep. + +Anna and Ben walked to the top of the hill. They put the sled on the snow. Anna sat in the front and Ben sat in the back. They held on tight. + +"Ready, Ben?" Anna asked. + +"Ready, Anna!" Ben said. + +Anna pushed the sled with her foot. The sled started to move. It went faster and faster down the hill. Anna and Ben felt the wind in their faces. They laughed and shouted. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Anna said. + +"Yes, it is!" Ben said. + +But then, something bad happened. Anna saw a big rock in their way. She tried to steer the sled away from the rock. But it was too late. The sled hit the rock and flipped over. Anna and Ben flew off the sled and landed in the snow. + +"Ouch!" Anna said. + +"Ouch!" Ben said. + +They looked at each other. They were covered in snow. They felt cold and wet. They also felt pain in their arms and legs. They started to cry. + +"Are you OK, Ben?" Anna asked. + +"Are you OK, Anna?" Ben asked. + +They hugged each other. They were not OK. They wished they had not gone down the hill. + +Then, they heard a voice. + +"Anna! Ben! Where are you?" It was their mom. She had seen them go to the hill. She had followed them. She was worried. + +"Mom!" Anna and Ben said. They were glad to hear her voice. They needed her help. + +"Mom!" They said again. They waved their mittens in the air. + +Mom saw them. She ran to them. She picked them up and hugged them. + +"Are you OK, Anna? Are you OK, Ben?" She asked. + +"We are not OK, Mom," Anna and Ben said. "We are sorry, Mom. We were silly. We went down the hill on the sled. We hit a rock. We fell off the sled. We hurt ourselves. We are cold and wet. We are sad." + +Mom kissed them. She said, "It's OK, Anna. It's OK, Ben. I'm here. I will take care of you. You are brave. You are good. I love you." + +She wrapped them in a blanket. She put them in the car. She drove them home. She gave them hot chocolate and cookies. She put band-aids on their cuts and bruises. She read them a story. She tucked them in bed. + +Anna and Ben felt warm and dry. They felt better. They smiled at Mom. + +"Thank you, Mom," Anna and Ben said. "You are the best, Mom. We love you." + +Mom smiled back. She said, "You're welcome, Anna. You're welcome, Ben. You are the best, too. I love you." + +She kissed them good night. She turned off the light. She closed the door. + +Anna and Ben fell asleep. They dreamed of snow and sleds and rocks and mittens. They dreamed of Mom. They were glad. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and furry and has a loud bark. Tim and Sam are scared of the dog. They think the dog is mean and wants to bite them. + +"Run, Sam, run!" Tim says. He and Sam start to jog away from the dog. They jog fast and look back. The dog is following them. It is faster than them. Tim and Sam panic. They scream and cry. + +"Help, help!" they shout. "The dog is chasing us!" + +A lady hears them. She is the dog's owner. She is not mean. She is nice. She calls the dog. + +"Rex, Rex, come here!" she says. "Don't scare the boys. They are not your toys." + +The dog stops chasing Tim and Sam. It runs back to the lady. It wags its tail and licks her face. The lady smiles and pets the dog. + +"Sorry, boys," she says. "Rex is not mean. He is friendly. He just wanted to play with you. He likes to run and jump and slide and swing, too. He is an original dog. He is very smart and playful." + +Tim and Sam stop screaming and crying. They look at the dog. The dog looks at them. He barks softly and wags his tail. He does not look mean. He looks friendly. + +"Can we play with Rex?" Tim asks. + +"Sure, if you want to," the lady says. "He would love that. He likes to make new friends." + +Tim and Sam nod. They are not scared of the dog anymore. They are curious. They walk slowly to the dog. They pet him and talk to him. He licks them and sniffs them. He is happy. + +Tim and Sam and Rex play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have fun. They are friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved watching the sunflower in the garden grow so tall. One day, Lily's dad asked her to pass some of the sunflower seeds from the garden to her grandma. So Lily happily filled up a bag of sunfloweer seeds and headed outside. + +On the way, Lily saw a man who seemed really sad. "My humble garden needs sunflowers", the man said to Lily. Without saying a word, Lily passed the man half of the bag of seeds, and kept the other half for her grandma. + +The man looked so happy when Lily passed him the seeds. With a big smile on his face, he thanked Lily and said, "You are so kind!" + +Lily continued on her journey and eventually reached her grandma's house, where she told her grandma all about the man she had met. All the while, the sunflower in the garden continued to grow. +Once upon a time a family wanted to explore space, so they built a special rocket. It was a very fragile rocket and they had to take great care when handling it. + +The parents knew they needed help with the rocket, so they asked their three year old son for assistance. He was happy to help them and so the family started working together. They all had different jobs. + +The dad was in charge of providing the materials for the rocket, and the mum was in charge of checking the rocket to make sure it was safe. The three year old was in charge of painting the rocket! He was so excited about this task and tried his best to make it look nice. + +Finally, after much hard work, the family finished building their rocket. It was bright and strong and ready for takeoff! They all had fun in the process of building it and were proud of their achievement. +Once upon a time, in the evening, there was a bald man. He loved to fly and he knew just what to do. + +He went to a field and found a kite, the sun was setting and it was the perfect time. He quickly set up the kite, tying it off to a big bush. + +He shouted to himself in joy, "Let's fly!" + +The wind picked up and the kite flew high into the sky. The bald man was so excited and shouted, "Wow! What a beautiful sight!" + +The kite flew until it disappeared into the night. The bald man ran back home, feeling happy and content. + +He knew that the next evening, he would do it all over again! +Once upon a time there was a man named John. He was a brave soldier and rode a powerful horse. He wore a shiny helmet on his head and was always very fair. + +One day on his way to the battle, he stopped to pray. He asked God to keep him safe and give him strength for the upcoming fight. + +Then he heard a voice behind him. "John! What are you doing here?" said a voice. John looked back and saw his best friend. + +John smiled. He was happy to see his old friend. He told him about the battle and asked him to join him. + +His friend refused. He said he was scared and didn't have a helmet. + +John laughed. He told his friend that being scared was ok and he could just borrow his helmet. + +But his friend was still scared. He said he was not fair and he didn't want to fight. So he ran away, never to be seen again. + +John was sad. He knew he couldn't fight alone. He had asked God for help and he was not given it. He rode away, disappointed and alone. +Once there was a grumpy old man named George. Every evening, George liked to sit outside with his grill and cook dinner. One day, he got a big surprise. + +When he went outside with his grill, there was a little girl playing in his garden! George was very surprised. + +"What are you doing in my garden?" he asked the girl. + +The little girl smiled and replied, "I'm playing with my friends! We were bored and decided to come here." + +George was still very grumpy and said, "You can't play here. This is my garden and you must leave now!" + +The little girl frowned and started to leave. But just then, George saw the little girl's friends and how much fun they were having. He had a sudden feeling of warmth and surprise. + +"Wait!" he said. "Why don't you all stay here and play in my garden? I can cook dinner on my grill while you enjoy yourselves." + +The little girl smiled and thanked him. Then she ran back over to her friends and they all started to play happily in George's garden. + +From that day on, George's grumpy mood was gone. He was always happy to watch the kids play in his garden while he cooked dinner at his grill. +A person was getting ready for an important event. She went to the kitchen to prepare. She opened the cupboard and took out a bowl. In the bowl she put some apples, pears and grapes. Then she added some sugar, cream and some nuts. It all looked very delicious. + +Meanwhile, her three year old son walked into the kitchen. He was curious to see what his mom was preparing. He asked, "Mommy, what are you making?" She said, "I am making something useful for my event." + +The little boy was determined to help. He asked, "Can I help too?" His mother smiled and said, "Yes! You can help me by putting the nuts in the bowl." He was so excited to help. He grabbed the bowl of nuts and poured them into the other ingredients. + +The person was very proud of her little helper. Together, they had prepared something delicious and useful for the event. +Once upon a time, there was a judge. The judge seemed wise and had a quiet voice. One day, the judge looked out the window and saw two children playing in the park. They were giggling and running about, laughing and having fun. + +The judge thought to himself, "this is a good sign!" Then, the judge stepped outside and called out to the children. + +The children stopped playing and looked up at the judge. The judge said, "I have noticed how quiet you both are. You seem very wise. Would you like to come inside and help me with something?" + +The children looked at each other and smiled. They said yes and followed the judge inside. After that, the children and the judge were laughing and playing together every day. + +The judge was very pleased. He said to the children, "You two are so quiet and wise. I can tell you will become good judges when you are older." The children smiled and hugged the judge. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was very cheerful. She wanted to make something special for her friends. So she went to the store to buy some powder. + +She was very excited, so she ran back home with the powder, eager to get started. Once there, she put the powder in a bowl and mixed it with water. When she was done, she saw a beautiful, sparkly mixture in the bowl. + +She took a small scoop of the mixture and poured it into a mug. Then she added some hot water to the mug. When it was finished, she took a sip, and realized it was tea! She was so pleased with what she had made. + +She took it to her friends and they were so happy. They said, “Thank you for making this special tea for us! It’s so cheerful and tasty.†+ +The girl was so pleased that she had been able to make something special for her friends, and they all enjoyed the tea together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Molly. She enjoyed playing with her doll every day and she was always very happy. + +One evening, Molly asked her mom when dinner was going to be ready. Her mom said, "It will be ready in a few minutes, sweetheart. Just be patient!" + +But Molly felt really hungry and wanted to eat right away. She said, "It will still take forever!", but her mom just smiled and told her it wasn't going to take that long. + +A few minutes later, Molly heard the sound of plates clinking in the kitchen. She immediately said, "Dinner's ready!" Her mom asked, "How do you know?". Molly replied, "I can smell it! It smells really sweet." + +Molly's mom said, "Alright, let's go. But remember to be patient, because dinner will still be a little bit delayed." + +Molly was so excited, she couldn't wait to eat her dinner! She kept saying, "Hurry up, hurry up!" until finally they sat down to the delicious and sweet dinner. + +Molly enjoyed her dinner and was soon happy and satisfied. She was glad she waited patiently, and she learned the valuable lesson that it is always better to delay your hunger and savor the delicious meal. +Once upon a time there was a delicate little bird. She wanted to stay in one place for a long time and so she decided to find a home. She built a nest high in a tree so she could relax and feel safe. + +One day a big bad fox came close to the nest. He wanted to make the poor little bird his dinner. The little bird was scared and said, "Please don't bother me, I just want to stay where I am and relax." + +The big bad fox chuckled and answered, "I think it's time for you to move out of this nest! You are too delicate for me to pass up for dinner!" + +The little bird was so scared that she flew away in a hurry. She never had a chance to relax in her nest and the big bad fox got his dinner that night. +Timmy was at the park with his mom. They were looking around admiring the trees and flowers. Timmy noticed a yellow taxi pulling up to the curb. Inside were two people! Timmy was in awe. He wanted to go in the taxi but his mom said it was not time. + +Timmy started to cry and said, "Please. Please, Mommy. Just one ride, please?" His mom was not being so helpful. She said, "We have things to do. We can't just get in a taxi and drive around." + +Timmy knew he had to think of another way. He asked the taxi driver if he could have a ride around the park. The helpful driver said, "Sure, I can take you for a ride." Timmy was so happy! + +His Mom said that he should be extra nice to the driver. Timmy thanked the driver and really admired the taxi. His mom said he now had to say thank you and goodbye. Before they left, Timmy gave the driver a big hug and said, "Thank you so much for the ride. It was awesome!" + +The driver was so pleased with Timmy's appreciation. He said, "You're welcome! I enjoyed having you in my taxi." + +Timmy waved goodbye as his mom and he went off to do their errands. He was so grateful for the helpful driver. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He wanted to go to the yard. Every day he tried to reach it but he couldn't. His mom said it was too far away. + +The boy was sad. He wanted to play in the yard. Then one day the boy had an idea. He put a rope in his yard and tied it tight to a tree in the other yard. + +The boy pulled the rope tight and then he was able to reach the other yard. He was so excited! Now he could play in the other yard. + +The boy played in the yard all day long. He ran around and had lots of fun. He felt so happy and proud he could reach the yard. The end. +Once there was a tired player. The player was so tired he could barely stand up. He could not play anymore. So he decided to find someone else to replace him. + +He asked around to see who was willing to take his place. Finally he found someone that was happy to be the new player. + +The new player was excited to join the team. He was very happy to be the replacement. He was ready to play and have lots of fun. + +The tired player was very pleased and thanked the new player for taking his place. He said goodbye to the team and went to rest. + +The new player was now the team's player and was very excited to start playing. From then on the team never felt tired and was always ready to play. +One day there was a little girl who liked to play in the snow. Every day she would put on her warm coat and build a castle in the snow. One day the castle was so big it reached the sky! + +But soon the sun shone brightly and the castle started to melt. The little girl started to cry, because she was afraid she would lose her castle. So she grabbed her hat and scarf and raced to the castle to try and save it. + +She brushed away some of the icy snow, but it was too late – the whole castle had melted away! The little girl was so sad, because she had lost her beautiful castle. But then she realized something – she'd learned an important lesson. + +The little girl now knew that when it's too warm, all her snow and ice melted away, just like her castle. So she always made sure to build castles when the weather was still cold, so she wouldn't lose them again! +Tim and his mom were going to the lake. Tim was so excited to get there. His mom said, “we’re here! Now let’s go for a bathâ€. Tim smiled and jumped out of the car. He ran to the lake and dipped his feet in the water. It was so cool! + +Tim’s mom was looking in her bag. “Look Tim! I brought chocolate for us,†she said. Tim was so happy! He grabbed the chocolate and began eating. After he was done eating, Tim and his mom went for a bath in the lake. The water was great and Tim felt refreshed after the lovely bath. + +Tim and his mom got back in the car. On the way home, Tim kept thinking about the great bath and the delicious chocolate. He knew he was going to have a great day! +Once upon a time, there were two children, Toby and Lucy. They lived in a big city and were always looking for fun and adventure. + +One day, Toby and Lucy saw a big tent in the city park. It was an old and wise tent, standing tall with its colorful stripes and patterns. Toby and Lucy got so excited! + +“Let’s go explore it!†Toby said. + +“Yes!†said Lucy. + +So they both ran towards the tent. Toby and Lucy stopped and gazed around. There were different kinds of birds flying over, and the sun shone brightly through the trees. It was an amazing sight. + +“It's so beautiful!†said Toby + +“Yes,†said Lucy. “It's so wise,†+ +They both walked inside the tent. There were so many things to explore, and Toby and Lucy were so intrigued. They stayed there for hours and had a lot of fun. + +Toby and Lucy learned a lot that day, and with their new knowledge, they were wiser than before. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a building. It was a very tall building and it went up to the sky. + +One day, something scary happened. Suddenly, the building started to drop, down and down and down. Everyone was frightened and they didn't know what to do. + +But then a brave little girl stepped forward. She held up her hands and shouted, "No drop!" The building stopped, just in time! + +Everyone was relieved and the little girl was so brave. From then on, she was known as the one who stopped the drop of the building. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Pat and Jill. They loved to play together. + +One day, they were walking along the beach when they spotted a cute seal. Jill wanted to give the seal a hug, but Pat said it was better to leave it alone. + +"We should be respectful of animals," said Pat. + +Jill agreed and looked for something else to play with. They found a basket of healthy snacks, so Jill decided to give the seal some food. She slowly crept up to it and offered it a few treats, which it happily enjoyed. + +Pat was so impressed that he decided to give the seal a hug after all. The seal knew that it was safe and gave Pat a big, wet kiss on the cheek. + +Pat and Jill continued to visit the beach, offering snacks to the seal and playing together in the sand. They were so happy and the seal was healthy, thanks to their caring friendship. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very modest. She liked to wear simple clothes and she never wanted too much. One night she wished upon a star that she could find a school. + +The next morning, the little girl looked out of the window and to her surprise, she saw some lights glowing in the distance. She ran and ran until she reached the lights. There in front of her was a big, beautiful school. + +The school was filled with lots of children that all seemed very happy. The little girl was so excited that she ran inside and in no time she had made lots of new friends. + +She couldn’t believe it, she had found her own school! She was so happy that the school seemed to glow with the same light that she had seen from the window. + +The little girl went to school everyday and she became the happiest modest girl ever. +Once there was a bunny who loved to hop. He hopped so high he could almost touch the sky. + +One day, he hopped over to a farmer’s house. As he hopped by the window, he noticed the farmer inside, mopping the floor. The bunny wanted to join in and help. + +He hopped through the window and asked the farmer, “Can I help?†The farmer looked surprised but said, “Sure, if you’d like.†+ +The bunny hopped around the room, feeling anxious. He had never mopped a floor before. But with the farmer’s help, he managed to keep up with the mop. + +He was so pleased that he hopped happily around the room, splashing the mop around and making the floor shine. + +The farmer smiled. “Well done, bunny! You did a great job!†The bunny hopped as high as he could and beamed with pride. +Anna was walking in the park with her three-year-old brother Jack. As they were walking, Jack saw a rake and asked his sister what it was. + +Anna smiled and said, "That's a rake. It's used to pick up leaves and other things." + +Jack's eyes got big. He wanted to try it so he ran over to the rake. As soon as he started raking, he quickly became frustrated because he missed a lot of the leaves. + +Anna said, "Don't worry, Jack. That's OK. It takes practice to rake perfectly." + +Jack scrunched up his nose and shouted. "This is disgusting!" + +Anna laughed and said, "It is a bit gross, but that's OK. Come on, let's go have a snack." + +Jack smiled and ran ahead, leaving the rake behind. +Once there was a little girl who loved to play. One day, she was in her garden, playing hide and seek with her friends. She was very happy to be able to play and stay outside on such a sunny day. + +They all ran around, finding hidden places to hide in, and exploring all the corners of the garden. But then something strange happened. One of the children started to look very upset. + +The little girl asked, “What’s wrong?†The other child said softly, “Something is hiding in the bushes. I can’t see it, but I can hear it.†+ +The little girl felt scared but wanted to be brave. She took a deep breath and said, “Let’s go and see what it is!†+ +When they got closer to the bushes, they heard a loud growling sound and saw two gleaming eyes staring at them. Terrified, the children ran away as fast as they could. + +Though the little girl was brave, whatever was hidden in the bushes was too much for her. This was a lesson for her―some things are better left hidden. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, a bear and a rabbit. They were exploring the woods together one day when they came across an avocado tree. The bear saw a rare avocado and stopped in his tracks. He said to the rabbit, “That avocado looks so juicy. Let’s try to get it!†+ +But the rabbit was scared of the height of the tree. “No way! That’s way too high.†he said. + +The bear urged the rabbit to help him try. He said, “Come on, let’s freeze. We can hold that avocado together.†So the bear and the rabbit held each other tight, then froze in their spots like a statue. + +After a few moments, the rare avocado dropped down from the tree. The rabbit was so excited. He said, “I can’t believe it! We did it!†+ +The bear and the rabbit were both very happy. They shared the avocado together, it was the best day ever. +Once there was a girl called Jane. Jane liked to give things to her friends, to show them she cared. She wanted to give them something special. So she thought of an easy style of giving. + +Jane decided to give a present to each of her friends - a balloon. She thought it would be an easy style of giving, but it was a bad idea. When she gave her friends the balloons, they popped! + +The balloons made a loud noise and scared her friends. They all ran away and Jane was sad. Jane learned that giving with an easy style can sometimes have a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who was carrying a mountain of laundry. He was walking down a street, shouting in frustration. Suddenly, he heard a small voice coming from behind him. He turned around and saw a little 3 year old boy. The man scrunched up his face in surprise. + +"What are you doing?" he said. +The little boy grinned and shouted, "You can help me carry this laundry, mister!" +The man laughed and said, "Alright, let's get going!" + +The two of them started walking down the street with the mountain of laundry between them. As they went, the little boy kept asking the man questions. He wanted to know why the man was bald, why he was carrying so much laundry, and why he was so grumpy. The bald man answered all of the questions, and soon the two of them were laughing and singing songs. + +When they finally arrived at the bald man's house, the little boy said goodbye and ran away. The man watched him, smiling, before he went inside to put away his laundry. +  +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel. She was looking for something special to do. She looked around and noticed a new path with lots of adventure. + +The squirrel decided to join the path and started walking. She saw some other creatures and stopped to chat with them. + +One of the animals said, "Why don't you join us and help us find food?" + +The squirrel was excited, but then remembered something. She said, "I don't want to join you. I need to find something better and cheaper!" + +The animals were surprised at this and asked, "What do you mean by something better and cheaper?" + +The squirrel replied, "I am looking for something that will last forever. Something that cannot be bought with money." + +The animals were very impressed with the squirrel's answer. They understood the moral of her story which was to value things of true worth which cannot be bought. + +The squirrel then said goodbye and continued on her path. She knew that she had found true happiness and that it was even better and cheaper than any material thing she could buy. +Once upon a time, there was a busy Mommy. Mommy was making something special. She was baking a surprise! + +Mommy's three year old daughter was watching her Mommy with fascination. + +"Mommy, what are you making?" she asked. + +"I'm making a delicious surprise just for you," Mommy said with a smile. "But you will have to wait to find out what it is." + +The little girl waited patiently for her surprise. After what felt like an eternity, Mommy finally finished baking. She laid out a plate full of delicious cupcakes and asked her daughter to come over and take a look. + +The little girl's eyes widened in surprise. She eagerly reached out to take one of the cupcakes and bit into it. The cupcake was so yummy! + +"Oh thank you, Mommy!" she said with delight. + +Mommy smiled. She was so happy the surprise was a success. +One day a bald eagle rose over the city. He was big and strong and had been flying through the sky for many years. All the people in the city, young and old, stopped to look at the beautiful bird. + +"What a wonderful sight," one of them said. + +"Yes, indeed," replied another. “He is a symbol of our city's great history." + +The bald eagle flew higher and higher, soaring over the horizon. He looked like he was dreaming, taking in all the sights below. The man on the street watched him until the eagle disappeared from view. + +Then, ever so slowly, the bald eagle began to rise again from the other side of the horizon. He was even bigger than before and his wings were spread wide. He was like a monument to the history of the city, and everyone in it. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel who loved to sing. He would hop from tree to tree, singing at the top of his lungs. + +One day the little squirrel was going from branch to branch, when he stumbled upon an old nut in the middle of a leaf. He heard someone say, “That’s a hot nut!†+ +The squirrel was curious, so he chirped, “What’s a hot nut?†+ +The voice said, “It’s a nut that tastes really good when it’s hot! Would you like to try it?†+ +The squirrel smiled, and said, “Yes, please!†+ +The voice popped the hot nut in the squirrel’s mouth. It tasted so good that the squirrel started to sing. He hopped around the tree, singing and nibbling on the nut. + +The squirrel was so happy that he decided to share his hot nut with all the animals in the forest. He started singing, and soon all the creatures joined in, singing and dancing around the tree. + +When the sun set, the animals went their own ways. The squirrel was still singing, as he hopped off into the night. +Once upon a time, there were two little bears who loved to play together. One day, they were playing in the forest when the little bear saw a hanger. He asked his friend, "What is that?" + +His friend said, "Let's find out!" + +So, they both went over to the hanger and examined it. The little bear touched it, but his friend said, "Be careful. It doesn't look very safe!" + +The little bear thought about it and then said, "Maybe if we hang it up, it will be safe." + +So, they both grabbed the hanger and hung it on a tree branch. Then, they both stepped back to admire their work. + +The little bear said, "Look! It's safe now." His friend agreed and they both smiled. They had solved the problem together. + +The end. +Once there was a small egg. It was all alone and very scared. The egg wanted to go on an adventure but it was afraid. + +Suddenly a small voice said, "Hey little egg, why don't you go on a journey?" It was a mouse. The mouse smiled and said, "I will help you. We can explore together." + +The egg thought for a minute and then said, "Ok. I am brave enough." + +The mouse smiled and said, "No worries, I will encourage you all the way." + +The two set off on their adventure, exploring the world and overcoming small obstacles. Everywhere they went, the mouse reassured the egg by saying "I'm here, be brave!" + +Finally they reached their destination. The egg was very proud of itself and was happy that the mouse had encouraged it to continue. + +They said goodbye and the egg continued on its journey, feeling more confident and happy about life. +Once upon a time there were two brothers, Ben and Sam. They were always arguing and fighting with each other, they were always quarreling. One day they decided to go to the ice cream shop and take a break from the fighting. + +When they arrived at the ice cream shop, they each chose their favourite dessert. Ben chose a great big chocolate cone and Sam chose a wonderful strawberry ice cream. + +When Ben had finished eating his ice cream cone, he noticed that Sam had a little bit of strawberry ice cream left on the side of his bowl. He asked Sam if he wanted the last few scoops of his marvelous cone. + +Sam replied, “Yes, that’d be great. Thank you, brother!†+ +The two brothers enjoyed their ice cream together and had a peaceful time without any squabbling. They never quarreled again. +One day, a wealthy family had a party. Everyone was so happy because they were serving dessert! After the party was over, the youngest child noticed that the dessert was gone. They searched everywhere but could not find it. + +Finally, the parents figured out why the dessert had disappeared. It turned out that their pet dog had hidden it! The dog had taken the delicious treat and put it behind the couch to keep it safe! + +The family laughed when they discovered this. They knew that the dog was looking out for them. So they gave the dog a big treat of its own as a reward. + +The family was happy that their pet had hidden the dessert for them, and knew that it would always be there to look out for them. +Once upon a time in a magical garden, there lived a Bee. The Bee was very lonely and helpless. That was until he found a hive in the garden! He instantly felt at home as it was a beautiful hive. + +The Bee was very excited, he couldn't wait to make some friends. He started to call out, but no one answered. After a few minutes, a small cricket came out of the hive. The Bee was surprised. The cricket said, “Hello, I am the only one here. The rest of the hive shrunk away!†+ +The Bee felt helpless, but he tried to cheer up the cricket. Together they went on fun adventures around the garden and soon they were best friends. + +The Bee was very happy that he found his new best friend, even if the hive had been empty. In the end, the Bee and the cricket were able to transform the garden into a magical and beautiful place all on their own. +It was a bright, sunny day for Danny and his mom. They had been looking forward to a fun adventure! So, as soon as mom said "let's go", Danny jumped up, gave her a big hug and ran outside. + +Danny and Mom walked together, looking around, until they found the perfect spot. "What is this?", Danny asked. "This is magic, Danny. You need to be very quiet and listen," Mom said. Danny nodded and listened closely. + +He began to hear a faint sound, getting closer and closer. Then, suddenly, he felt a soft pat on the shoulder. "It's the fairy caster. She'll make all your wishes come true," Mom said excitedly. Danny smiled and waited. + +When the fairy caster arrived, she waved her wand and said, "listen carefully, you two." Danny and Mom paid attention to every word."Whenever something bad happens, use this magic," the fairy caster said. "It will make everything better." + +Danny and Mom looked around, amazed at the beautiful, sparkling light. But Danny couldn't help feeling a little scared. He had a feeling something bad was gonna happen. + +Sure enough, a few days later, when Danny hurt his knee, he remembered the fairy caster's words. He reached into his pocket and pulled out the magic. He sighed with relief as the magic made his pain go away. + +Danny +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to look out at the beautiful sky. Every night she would go outside and gaze up to see the stars twinkling brightly. She wanted to reach out and touch them and could only dream of what it would be like. + +One day her dream became a reality when she noticed a brilliant top spinning in the sky. It was silver and sparkly and it caught her eye right away. She had never seen anything like it before and she was so excited. + +The girl watched the top tumbling gracefully through the sky. She ran around the garden trying to catch it, but it always danced just out of reach. Suddenly, the top began to spin faster and faster and suddenly shot up into the air. + +The girl followed it with her eyes as it rose higher and higher until it disappeared into the night sky. She was so amazed and excited that she had seen this remarkable top twirling in the sky! She couldn't wait to tell all her friends about it the very next day. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jenny. She was a very adventurous girl and she wanted to go on an adventure. + +One day, Jenny was looking out the window and she saw a bright island in the middle of the ocean. "I want to go there," she said. + +Luckily, Jenny's parents said yes. So, Jenny packed her suitcase and got in the car. She drove to the beach and started to row her boat to the island. + +When Jenny arrived at the island, she was so excited. She jumped off the boat and started exploring. She found so many wonderful things! + +When it was time to leave, Jenny said, "I want to come back again." + +Her parents said, "Yes, you can come back. But first you must go home now." + +So Jenny said goodbye to the island and went home. But she knew she would come back to the bright island again one day. +Jimmy stepped onto the beach. He was so excited! He felt a wave of sand beneath his feet as he took in a deep breath of salty sea air. + +Just then, his mom called out, "Jimmy, come here! Let's make a sandcastle!" + +Jimmy happily ran over to her. He kneeled down, feeling the tight sand between his fingers as his mom showed him how to make a wall. They worked together for a while and built a will castle! + +Then it was time for lunch. Jimmy closed his eyes, leaned his head back and imagined what it would be like if the massive wall could come to life. He smiled and told his mom about his idea. + +"Well," his mom said, eyes twinkling, "Can sand castles lie?" + +Jimmy thought for a moment, then he smiled and replied, "Yes! They can make all kinds of wishes come true!" +Once upon a time there was a green frog. He wanted to go on an adventure. + +One day, the frog decided to zip down a nearby river. As he glided along, he noticed a big green tip in the water. + +The frog, curious to see what lay on the tip, hopped up to take a closer look. Suddenly, a deep voice echoed from the tip. + +"Where are you going?" the voice said. + +Startled, the frog replied, "I'm just going on an adventure." + +The voice said, "I'm the guardian of this tip. I'm so happy that you asked. Hop aboard, and I'll take you where you want to go!" + +The frog thanked the voice, hopped on the tip and began to zip away on a brand new adventure. + +The end. +Tommy was very excited. He was going to build something! He had a big box of pieces and he was ready to make something tall. He carefully took out all the pieces and started to build. He built a tower and it was so tall! He felt very proud of himself. + +The next day Tommy had some mail. It was for him! He opened the envelope and inside was a picture of his tower. It was from a friend who had visited during the tower building adventure. Tommy smiled, he was so proud to look at his tall tower in the photo. + +Tommy couldn't wait to start building again. Soon he would be on his way to create something even taller! +Once upon a time, there was a big onion. It wanted to soar high in the sky like a bird. But no matter how hard it tried, it couldn't. The onion felt so sad and ignorant. + +On a sunny day, something magical happened. The onion got a gust of wind that was so strong! It lifted the onion up and up off the ground. It was finally soaring like it had always wanted! The onion was so happy and free. + +But then the onion's journey came to a sudden end. It came down too quickly and hit a big rock. The onion hurt so bad but its dream of soaring was fulfilled. It knew next time to soar even higher. +Molly was very excited! She was going to visit her little brother's soccer team. She loved going to watch her brother play soccer. + +When she arrived, Molly was surprised. The team was bigger than she expected! All the players were tall. Molly couldn't believe how tall they were. + +Molly clapped and cheered for the team. She was so excited. She cheered the loudest whenever her brother kicked the ball. + +After the game, Molly said goodbye to the team. She had so much fun watching them play soccer! She knew she would come back again soon to visit her brother's team. +One day, there was a boy named Tom. Tom was just three years old. One day, Tom went to his closet. Inside the closet, he found something silly. It was a talking bear! Tom was so surprised. He asked the bear, "who are you?" The bear answered, "I am your talking bear. I can answer any question you have." Tom was very excited. He asked the bear lots of silly questions. The bear answered each one with a silly answer. Then, at the end of the day, Tom put the bear back in the closet and said goodbye. Tom was so happy to have a talking bear who could answer all of his silly questions! +Once upon a time, there was a granny who liked to sit in her chair and watch the birds outside the window with her cat. + +One day, when granny sat down, she heard a ticking sound coming from behind her. She turned around and saw a clock! Its hands were twisting and turning around and around. Granny smiled; she thought it was a very special clock. + +Granny decided to wind the clock every morning, so that it would work properly. She thought it would make a nice sound to help her get up in the morning. She wound it up and listened for the ticking, but she only heard a loud silence. + +Granny was getting tired from winding the clock so many times, so she decided to take a break. When she returned the next day, she heard the clock ticking again! Granny smiled and thought, "Now I don't have to twist it anymore". +Once upon a time there was a store. It was big and filled with all sorts of exciting things. Everyone in the town enjoyed coming to the store and spending time there. + +One day, something unknown started to spread from the store. It was a strange white powder that nobody had seen before. It seemed to travel from person to person and soon, the whole town was covered in the mysterious powder. + +People started to get suspicious and they wanted to know what was happening. So they began to investigate and soon they realised that the mysteriou powder had come from the store. + +The townspeople felt relieved when they found out that the powder was nothing to be afraid of - it was only flour! The store used the flour to make yummy food and treats for everyone. Everyone was excited and smiled when they realised the truth. + +From then on, the store became even more popular as people had learnt that it was a place with nice surprises. +"Where is Panda?" asked Mommy. "She vanished," answered Daddy. + +Mommy and Daddy looked everywhere for the long pand but she was nowhere to be found. Daddy looked high and Daddy looked low, but Panda was gone. + +They asked all of their friends if they had seen the Panda, but no one had. Then, one day, Mommy and Daddy heard lots of noise coming from the kitchen. + +When they went in, they found Panda! + +She had been playing in Mommy's cooking pot and she was so happy to see them. + +Mommy and Daddy were so glad that Panda was back home, safe and sound. They hugged her tight and never let her vanish again. +One day, a boy named Jack went out to wander. He was feeling brave and he wanted to explore the sea. He saw a beautiful, attractive dolphin swimming nearby and he wanted to get closer. He ventured into the water and swam out to meet the dolphin. + +The dolphin was friendly and Jack started to play with it. They went further and further away from land. Suddenly, a big wave came and swept Jack away. He was scared and tried to swim back to shore but he couldn't make it. + +The dolphin saw Jack struggling and wanted to help, but it was too late. Jack was never seen again and his family was heartbroken. They never found out what happened to him and the dolphin felt sad. + +The moral of the story is never to wander away from shore, especially into the ocean. Keep close to safety and never go too far. +A little girl was walking down the street with her mom. The sun was beginning to set and the skies were turning pink. Suddenly, the mom started to joke. The little girl laughed and asked her mom why she was joking. +The mom said, "I just got an important mail today and that made me really happy." +The little girl asked her mom what kind of mail and the mom said, "It was really good news. It was a mail that said that I was successful!" +The little girl was very happy for her mom and asked what she was successful at. The mom said, "I was successful at getting a new job!" The little girl couldn't believe it and said, "That's wonderful, mom!" +The mom smiled and she said, "Yes, it is. I'm so happy!" Then she hugged the little girl and they both laughed and joked together. +Once upon a time there was an ancient bucket. The bucket was so old no one knew where it had come from. One day the bucket fell out of the sky and landed right in front of a little girl. She was so excited! She picked it up and looked inside. To her surprise she saw a treasure trunk! She opened the trunk and found lots of toys. She was so happy she could hardly believe her eyes. + +The little girl put the treasure trunk in the ancient bucket and ran off to show her friends. But as she was running down the street, she tripped and the bucket fell onto the ground! All the treasures spilled out of the ancient bucket and scattered across the street. + +The little girl started to cry. But then a kind old man appeared and helped the little girl pick up the toys and put them back in the ancient bucket. The little girl thanked him and went off to play with her friends in the park. She was so happy she hugged the ancient bucket tight! + +The little girl never forgot the magic that happened that day. She kept the ancient bucket close and was never too far away from it's treasure. +Once upon a time there was a weak seat. It was very small and fragile and no one wanted to sit on it. Everybody laughed at it and called it silly. + +One day a new friend came to visit. His name was Jim. He was very strong and had a kind heart. + +He looked at the seat and said with a smile, "I will introduce you to some of my friends. They won't make fun of you; they will love you just as I do." + +The weak seat was happy and said, "Thank you, Jim! I'm so glad you are my friend." + +Jim invited some of his friends over and the weak seat got to meet a lot of new people. Everyone was nice to the little seat and eventually it became strong and was able to support the weight of everyone who wanted to sit on it. + +The weak seat was so happy and from then on it could hold all of Jim's friends. They all had a great time and the seat was no longer weak. + +The end. +There was a little boy named Joe. He was just 3 years old and had a pet kangaroo called Tim. Joe and Tim were very good friends and they did everything together. Joe loved to laugh and play, and Tim was always growling and hopping around. + +One day, Joe wanted to go exploring in the woods but Tim didn't want to go. He was being so stubborn! Joe tried to persuade Tim to come with him but Tim refused to budge. Joe sighed and said "But, I value you and want you to come too!" + +Tim quieted down and hopped over to Joe. Joe bounced around with joy and they both ran together off into the woods to explore. + +They spent the whole afternoon together, laughing, eating and playing. Joe was so happy Tim decided to join him, his friend was precious and so important to him. + +Joe and Tim hugged each other goodbye at the end of the day and went back home, both feeling content and valued. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was very friendly and loved to play outside. One day, he noticed something magical in the sky. He saw a shining rainbow and knew it was special. + +Tom wanted to explore what made the rainbow so magical. So he asked his mom if he could go on an adventure. She said yes! + +Tom smiled and ran off to explore. Everywhere he went, he was met by friendly animals. They all seemed to know he was looking for something special. + +Soon enough, Tom found what he was searching for. It was a magical pond that sparkled in the sun. He knew he had found something very special and he loved it. + +Tom stayed there for a while and rested under the rainbow. He knew that magical things happened there and was so happy to be part of it. + +From that day on, Tom knew he would love magic forever. +It was a sunny day. Andy was playing in the garden with his truck. Suddenly, the truck made a loud noise. Andy was scared. + +"What is it?" he asked. + +His dad said, "It looks like it is a wreck." + +Andy tried to fix it but he was too small. + +He started to cry. + +His dad said, "Be brave. We can fix it." + +But when they tried to fix it, the truck melted. + +Andy was very angry. He was very upset and said, "That is stupid!" + +His dad said, "I know. Don't worry. We can get a new one." + +But they couldn't. They had no money to buy a new one. + +Andy was so sad. He had no truck. The day was ruined. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Alice. She was only three years old and loved to play in the kitchen. One day, Alice was feeling extra adventurous and wanted to make a salad. She went to the fridge and took out some lettuce and tomatoes. Then she got some peppers and carrots from the cupboard and brought it all to the kitchen table. + +Alice found a big bowl and took out a spoon. She began to stir all the ingredients together. She stirred and stirred until the salad was ready. + +Alice looked at the salad in delight and took a big bite. “Mmm, yummy!†she exclaimed. + +Just then, her mom came into the kitchen. “Alice, did you make this salad all by yourself?" she asked. + +Alice nodded proudly. “Yes, Mom, I made it all by myself,†she said. + +Her mom smiled. “That’s so useful, Alice. You’re a great cook!†+Once upon a time, there was a young, friendly girl named Maria. She was always so helpful and willing to help out others. One day, Maria saw a neighbour who was struggling to move her heavy couch. Seeing this, Maria offered to help and carried the couch with ease as if it was a feather! + +The neighbour was so touched and thankful to Maria and said, "Thank you so much for your help, Maria. Always remember that what you own, you must take care of it." + +Maria was so happy she could help the neighbour, but she also remembered the neighbour's words and thought about it for a long time afterwards. + +From then on, whenever Maria had something to look after, she would think of her neighbour. She took extra good care of all her belongings and reminded her friends to do the same too. + +It was a valuable lesson that Maria learnt, no matter what you own, always take care of it! +Janie was a very special girl. She was gifted at many things. One day she was playing outside with her friends. + +Suddenly, Janie felt something pinch her eye. She couldn't believe it! She looked around to see who it was, but no one had done it. + +Janie asked her friends, "Who pinched me? It hurt so much!" + +Her friends all shook their heads. They weren't sure. + +Suddenly, Janie noticed it was a tiny bug. She used her finger to gently push it away from her. + +Janie smiled. "Oh, it was only the bug! I'm so glad it wasn't one of you." + +Her friends laughed with relief. Janie was glad they were all safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was going for a walk in the park. She looked around and saw an enormous mitten lying on the ground. The girl was so curious and asked, "Why is this mitten so big?" + +Suddenly, a friendly voice replied, "Why, it must belong to an enormous person!" The girl looked around, but there was nobody in sight. She wondered who could have spoken to her but she was too scared to ask. + +The girl decided to take the mitten, just in case the person who dropped it came back looking for it. She put the mitten in her pocket and walked through the park. + +As the girl went back home, she spotted a giant walking through the trees. She gasped in surprise and paused, but then the giant waved at her and said, "Did you find the mitten I dropped? It was a present for my niece!" + +The girl was so happy and confidently replied, "Yes, I have your mitten. You can have it back." She handed the enormous mitten back to the giant, who thanked her. The little girl was so proud of herself for doing the right thing. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young man named Tim who was very excited about something. He took a piece of paper and started drawing. He had a very special plan, but he knew it was kind of stupid. Tim was going to try to make a boat out of just a single sheet of paper! + +He started to cut the paper and fold it to make the shape of a boat. As hours went by, he became more and more excited. Soon enough, his little paper boat was ready. + +Tim decided to take it outside and try it in the lake down the road. He put the little paper boat in the water and it started to float. Tim was over the moon. + +Suddenly, Tim saw some other children laughing at him. They had bigger and better boats than his. Tim realized that those kids were being mean and stupid. He knew it was much better to be creative and use his imagination than compare your things to others. + +At the end of the day, Tim learned an important lesson: Being creative is always more exciting than being silly and stupid. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Hanna. She went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a great muffin on the ground and smiled. She went to pick it up and saw a talking bird sitting on a tree. + +The bird said to her, "Hello, little girl. Would you like to share the muffin? I would like to try it!" + +Hanna smiled and whispered, "Yes, sure!" She gave the bird a piece of the muffin. The bird took a bite and said, "This is a great muffin. Thank you very much!" + +Hanna smiled and nodded her head. She took a bite of the muffin and said, "It's yummy!" + +The bird said, "I'm glad you like it. See you later." Then it flew away. + +Hanna waved goodbye and finished the muffin. She was so happy that she found a great muffin and made a new friend. + +The End. +One day, Tom and his dad were in the park. Tom wanted to go on the swing, but his dad wanted to go on the slide. Tom was very stubborn and he kept asking to go on the swing. + +"Please, Daddy! Please can I go on the swing?" + +Tom's dad was stubborn too. He crossed his arms and said, "No, Tom. We're going on the slide". + +Tom was very unhappy about this. But then, a surprise flew into the sky. It was an aeroplane! Tom's eyes lit up and he said, "Ooooohhh, an aeroplane!" + +His dad smiled and said, "Let's send a wish to that aeroplane. What do you want to wish for, Tom?" + +Tom shouted, "I wish we can go on the swing!" + +His dad laughed and said, "Okay. Let's go!" + +So, Tom and his dad went to the swing and had lots of fun together. They even wished on more aeroplanes. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Ben and Lola. Ben had a delicate texture to his skin and Lola had a thick texture. They were both very excited as they were about to split something special. + +Lola asked Ben: "What are we splitting?" + +Ben replied: "We are splitting an apple. It smells so nice and it has a delicate texture." + +Lola smiled and said: "Let's split it both ways - horizontally and vertically." + +Ben agreed and they each held one half of the apple. They each took a bite, and it tasted so good! They both shared the apple, taking turns until it was all gone. + +When they finished, they hugged each other and said: "That was so yummy. Now let's go find something else to split!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends; a pink rabbit and a squirrel. The squirrel loved to tease the rabbit, but the rabbit did not like it so much. + +One day, the squirrel came up with a game. He said to the rabbit, "We can pretend to quarrel. Shall we?" The rabbit was a bit scared, but reluctantly agreed. + +The rabbit and squirrel pretended to quarrel. The squirrel said, "I'm mad at you!" and the rabbit said, "No you're not, you're my friend!" The squirrel shook his head and exclaimed, "I don't like you!" + +The rabbit was very upset. She started to cry and said, "You said that we were friends. Why are you saying this?" The squirrel realised he had gone too far and he apologised to the rabbit. + +The squirrel and rabbit became best friends again and never pretended to quarrel again. They were so happy that they hugged each other, and ran off together to go and eat a big bunch of carrots. The end. +Once upon a time there was an ugly circle in the sky. One day the circle started to snap and crackle. + +John's mommy said, "What is that snap-crackling noise?" + +John answered, "It's the ugly circle!" + +His mommy smiled and said, "Let's go outside and see." So they went outside and sure enough, there was the ugly circle. They watched it snap and crackle for a few minutes until it disappeared. + +John exclaimed, "Mommy, that was so cool!" + +His mommy agreed, "It sure was. Let's try to find more circles in the sky!" + +So they continued to look up at the sky every day, hoping to find more circles to snap and crackle. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sarah. She got a story from her dad about a wealthy Prince. He had a beautiful castle with every room filled with sparkling treasures. + +Sarah was so excited to hear the story. Every night her dad would read to her about the Prince and his adventures. + +One night Sarah asked her dad for a special wish. She said, "Can I get a castle just like the Prince when I am grown up?" + +Her dad smiled and said, "Princess, nothing is impossible if you work hard and believe in yourself. One day you might be just as wealthy as the Prince!" + +Sarah hugged her dad and said, "I will work really hard to get that castle and be a wealthy princess!" + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Joe. Sam was brave and Joe was cautious. + +One day, Sam and Joe were playing in the park. Sam saw a big, green lawn and he ran towards it. Joe quickly followed! But as soon as they arrived, Joe said "stop". It was very pale, almost white! + +Sam and Joe were very curious and wanted to go closer. But Joe said "stop" again. He touched the pale lawn and it didn't feel the same as the green grass. + +Sam and Joe decided to stay away from the pale lawn. They skipped back to the park and played together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time there was a pretty gray lamp. It was loved by everyone in the house. One day, the little girl wanted to take the lamp and collect it. + +"Can I collect the lamp?" the little girl asked her mom. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you may collect the lamp and take it outside." + +So the little girl put on her jacket and grabbed the lamp. She went outside to the garden, found a nice spot and sat down. Then she started to collect leaves, flowers and other things to decorate the lamp. She worked hard until the lamp was covered with all sorts of colorful things she had collected. + +The little girl was so proud of her lamp and she showed it off to everyone. Everyone was amazed at how beautiful it looked! +Little Billy was a playful boy who loved running around in the backyard. He always looked up at the moon when it was out. One night, though, the moon was nowhere to be seen. + +Billy was feeling scared as he looked up in the sky. He decided to go find his mom to ask her what was going on. + +"Mom, where is the moon?" he asked. + +His mom smiled softly and said, "It's just hiding behind some clouds, don't worry. It will be back soon enough." + +Little Billy was still feeling a bit scared, until he saw his mom give him a warm hug. He felt much better and started to understand that the moon would come back. + +The next night, the moon indeed shone brightly above. As Little Billy ran around in the yard, he felt playful, knowing that he was comforted by his mother's hug the night before. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to find comfort in those we love, especially when we are feeling scared. +Jack and Mom were walking through a park one day when it started to get dark. Jack was feeling anxious; he could feel the wind getting stronger. Mom said that there would be a hurricane. + +"What's a hurricane, Mommy?" Jack asked. + +Mom smiled. "A hurricane is like a big wind that spreads everywhere," she said. + +Jack felt even more anxious, but Mom hugged him and said they would be safe. They walked quickly back home and waited inside. + +The wind kept getting stronger outside, and Jack got scared. But after a few hours, the wind felt lighter and he knew the hurricane had passed. Mom had kept them safe. + +Jack smiled and gave Mom a hug. "Thank you for keeping me safe, Mommy," he said. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Anne. She was 3 and very busy. Today she was playing in the park with her friends. + +Suddenly, Anne heard something that scared her. She looked up and saw a big bird high up in the sky. She had never seen one before. Anne got scared and ran away to hide. + +Her friends came looking for her. They found her hiding in the bushes. "Hi, Anne!" they said. "Don't be scared. That was just a bird. It was not a monster!" + +Anne felt better. She knew it was only silly to be scared of a bird. Her friends had been very nice to her. + +With her friends around her, Anne felt safe. She smiled and went back to playing in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Bella. She was three years old and loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Bella was playing in the garden when she saw an old stick lying on the ground. It was broken in two pieces. "Hmmm, I wonder what this is?" Bella said as she picked up the stick. + +Suddenly, a friendly voice said, "I think it's a stick!" + +Bella looked around and saw a little rabbit hopping in the bushes. "You guessed right!" said Bella happily. "What else can you guess?" + +The rabbit thought for a moment and then said, "Let me guess...you want to use the stick to draw a picture?" + +"Yes!" said Bella with a big smile. She took out a piece of paper and started drawing with the broken stick. Soon, the stick was transformed into a beautiful picture of a garden. + +Bella was so happy with her work. She turned to the little rabbit and said, "See, you guessed right!" + +The rabbit smiled and hopped away into the bushes. Bella waved goodbye and went back to admiring her picture. +Once there was a boy named Sam. He was three years old and loved to play. One day his mom asked him, “Would you please be very careful, Sam? Don’t touch that smoke! It’s very dangerous.†+ +But Sam was too curious for his own good, so he kept playing around the smoke. Then his mom said, “Sam, that’s very stupid. Please leave the smoke alone.†But Sam didn’t listen. + +So his mom got angry and said, “Sam, if you touch that smoke one more time I won’t be happy. Please stop now!†Finally, Sam listened and he stopped playing with the smoke. + +His mom was relieved and said, “Good job, Sam! I’m proud of you for listening.†Sam smiled, happy that he had done the right thing. +One day, Tommy was playing in the park with his toy cars, when he heard a loud siren. He saw two impressive police cars racing down the street and he was very curious. + +"Mommy, what are the police doing?" he asked. + +"They are helping people, sweetheart," his mom answered. + +Tommy was so excited to see that the police were out on an adventure and he wanted to join them. He asked his mom if he could be a police officer and she said yes. + +Tommy put on his policeman hat and his mom gave him a special concoction to help him. She had mixed together some items in a bowl. It was a secret potion that would give him special powers. + +Tommy was feeling very powerful and impressed. He ran down the street, imagining that he was chasing down bad guys. The police cheered him on, and Tommy's mom cheered him proudly. + +Tommy had a great time playing the part of an impressive police officer! +Once there was a little girl called Mary. Mary liked to keep dictionaries. She had lots of them! Every day she would look through the dictionaries and try to learn new words. + +One day, she was looking through her dictionaries when she heard a noise outside. She went and looked out of the window and saw something moving slowly in the garden. It was a big, slow bear! + +Mary was so excited that she rushed outside and started talking to the bear. They became friends. + +But then one day, the bear said that he wanted to keep Mary. He wanted to keep her with him forever! Mary was worried and asked him to let her go but the bear said no. + +Mary was very scared and she had no way to escape. She was stuck with the bear, forced to keep him forever. +It was a sunny day and Daisy was playing in her garden. Her dad was inside cooking a special meal for her. He had spent hours gathering ingredients and cooking. Daisy was so happy, she was sure it was going to be the best meal ever. + +Suddenly, Daisy heard her dad shouting for help. She ran inside to see what was wrong. The kitchen was completely full of smoke. Dad was trying to save the meal, but he didn’t know what to do. + +“What’s wrong?†Daisy asked. + +“I can’t save the meal!†Dad cried. + +Daisy grabbed the pot full of food and ran outside with it. The fresh air soon cleared the smoke away and they were able to save the meal. Both Daisy and Dad were happy. They hugged each other and then sat down together to enjoy the special meal. +Once upon a time there was a very wise little girl. She often played with her uncle in the garden, in the springtime when it was warm. + +One day her uncle took her on an adventure. She was so excited! They walked through the forest together, when suddenly the trees started to spring around them. + +"Uncle!", the little girl exclaimed. "It's magic! What's happening?" + +Her uncle didn't answer. He was just looking around, as if searching for something. + +The little girl was worried. She looked around too, and soon found something strange. A small, dark box in the middle of the forest floor. + +Without warning, her uncle pushed her away and grabbed the box. He began to laugh, and the little girl realised what had happened. + +Her uncle had tricked her! He had been after the box all along. + +The little girl was very sad. She ran away sadly and never saw her wise old uncle again. +Once there was a boy. He was walking through a field and saw a bush with some juicy berries on it. He went to pick one, but the berries were too high up to reach. The boy was sad. + +Suddenly, a fairy appeared! The fairy said he would give the boy some berries if he could finish a special task. The task was to find some sour berries as a snack for the fairy. The boy was excited and agreed. + +The boy searched and searched but he couldn't find any sour berries. He was beginning to get frustrated. Then he found a patch of sour berries! He happily picked some and ran back to the fairy. + +The fairy was so pleased! He thanked the boy and gifted him with a handful of the juicy berries the boy had seen earlier. The boy was so pleased. He took the berries home and shared them with his family. They were delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. Jane had a wallet with her, she liked to play outside and go on adventures. One day, Jane went to the park alone, without her mummy and daddy. + +At the park, she saw a group of children playing together. Jane was happy and wanted to join them. She asked them if she could play but they said no. Jane was sad and let out a loud sigh. + +A kind old lady saw her and came to talk to her. The old lady asked Jane why she was alone and why she was sighing. Jane told her about the group of children and how she wanted to join them. + +The old lady smiled and said, "Sometimes it is better to be alone than to be in a group that only makes you feel boring, don't you think?". + +Jane thought about it and realized that even though adventures are fun, she would much rather spend time with people who make her happy. + +She thanked the old lady and went home. She put away her wallet and did all the fun activities she enjoyed. + +Moral: You don't need anyone else to have fun and be happy - learn to find joy in things you like to do alone. +Once upon a time there was a daddy and his little girl. She was very creative, always coming up with new ideas to have fun. Today was no different. + +The little girl asked, "Daddy can we please go to the park?" +Daddy said, "Of course, sweetheart!" + +So they got up, put on their coats and zoomed off to the park. + +At the park, the little girl saw a big round slide. She asked her daddy, "Can I go on the slide?" + +Daddy said, "Yes, of course, just be careful how you go down it." + +The little girl went for a big slide down the slide. She loved it! + +After the park, Daddy took the little girl to get some beef for dinner. She was so excited to get her favorite meal. + +They went to the store and Daddy got a big piece of beef. + +The little girl said, "Daddy can we make a creative dinner with the beef?" + +Daddy said, "Sure, sweetheart. What do you want to make?" + +The little girl thought and then said, "Let's make spaghetti and meatballs!" + +So Daddy and the little girl made a delicious and creative dinner with the beef. + +The end. +Frankie was marching through the park with his friends. Their shoes were clean and they were all feeling hungry. Suddenly, Frankie spotted a sweet wrapper on the ground. Inside it was a nice, juicy piece of gum. + +He quickly picked up the wrapper. "Look what I found!" Frankie said, popping the gum into his mouth. + +Frankie's friends looked shocked. "You can't chew that!" they shouted. "Gum can be dangerous!" + +But Frankie didn't care. He just kept on chewing. + +After a few seconds, Frankie began to feel strange. His mouth was swelling and he was having difficulty breathing. + +Frankie's friends rushed him to the hospital. But it was too late. The doctors said the gum had been poisoned and Frankie had choked to death. + +The end. +Once there was a furry queen. She was bigger and prettier then anyone else. She always had hard problems to solve. One day, she was stuck on a very difficult problem. Suddenly, a little boy appeared. He was only 3 years old. + +The furry queen smiled at the little boy and asked him if he could help solve her problem. The little boy thought for a moment, then said “Yes, I can help you!†+ +The queen was delighted and asked the little boy how he was going to solve the problem. The little boy smiled and said, “It’s easy! Just make sure to use lots of hugs and kisses!†+ +The furry queen was amazed. She gave the little boy a big hug, thanked him for his help, and the problem was quickly solved. From that day onward, the furry queen always remembered the little boy’s advice and used it to solve her problems. +John had a big bowl of pasta. He thought it was too much for himself, so he decided to share it. He called his best friend Anne over and asked if she was hungry. + +Anne said she was, so John shared the pasta with her. They both ate it together. + +They did not have a spoon, so they ate the pasta with their hands. It felt a bit dirty, but they still enjoyed it a lot. + +When they had finished the pasta, John and Anne hugged each other and said goodbye. Even though the pasta was dirty, sharing it with his best friend was the best thing that John could have done. +Once upon a time, there were two children, Anna and Jack. They were playing at Anna's house when they saw something very exciting. A wardrobe! Jack was so happy that he started to slide around the house. + +Anna smiled and said "That looks like so much fun, can I try?" + +Jack replied "Of course! Let's go together". And so, the two of them started to slide together around the house. + +After a while, Anna noticed something behind the wardrobe. It was a box of delicious candy. She was so grateful to have found something so yummy, that she decided to share with Jack. + +"Let's share the candy!", Anna said, and Jack agreed. + +They both had a great time, and ended up learning a valuable lesson: when you're grateful and share, everyone can have fun! +Once upon a time, there was a hairy goose. She was always looking for a safe place to live. One day, she came across a pond and decided to take shelter there. + +As she settled into her new home, two children saw her. They ran up to the goose and started to pet her. The goose was happy until one of the children tried to pull her feathers. + +The older child scolded the younger child, saying "No! We need to protect the goose." + +The younger child agreed, saying "Yes, let's protect the goose." + +The two children took walks with the goose each day and made sure she was safe. They even brought her snacks like bread crumbs. + +From then on, the hairy goose was happy and secure. She knew she was being taken care of and always had a place to live. +Once upon a time there was a small guard who was crawling on the floor. He was looking for something. Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from a nearby room. He decided to go closer to the noise and see what was inside. After he got closer he saw a little girl. + +The guard said, "Hi there! Can you help me?" The little girl laughed and said "Yes, I can help you." She started to crawl with the guard. After a while they reached a small cupboard and the guard said "This is what I was looking for. Can you open it?" + +The little girl tried to open it but she couldn't. Then the guard said, "Let me try". He used all of his strength and managed to open the cupboard. Inside there was a big box. The guard said, "Now let's see what I can find." + +But suddenly, the girl's angry dad came in. He said, "What are you two doing here?" The guard was too scared, so he quickly crawled away. The little girl's dad was really angry, so he forbid the girl from helping anyone ever again. + +The little girl was very sad. The guard got away with all the things he was looking for, but the girl was left feeling lonely and afraid. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who lived in a small cottage by the edge of the forest. She was a very kind lady and looked after all of the animals in the forest. + +One day, the old lady heard a loud noise coming from the forest. She went outside and saw a little bird caught in a hook. The old lady quickly used a stick to unhook the bird from the hook and set it free. + +The bird was very thankful and spoke to the old lady in a gentle voice: “Thank you so much for saving me! In return, I can give you some advice. If you want to save the other animals in the forest, take some pieces of fruit with you when you go into the forest. Spoiled fruit can be used to distract the animals so that you can catch them safely.†+ +The old lady followed the bird’s advice, taking some spoiled fruit into the forest with her every day. She was able to save all the animals in the forest! + +The old lady and the birds lived happily ever after. +Jamie was three years old and loved watching cartoons on TV. But one day, when Jamie turned on the TV, there were no cartoons! He said, "Where are all the cartoons?" His mum said, "I'm sorry, Jamie, the TV is broken." + +Jamie was sad. He just wanted to watch some cartoons! Then, his mum had an idea. She said, "If we can't watch cartoons on the TV, let's draw some!" Jamie smiled. + +So, his mum found a big piece of paper and some pencils. She gave them to Jamie, who was really excited. He couldn't wait to start drawing! + +Jamie drew a lot of things and made them really messy. But after he was done, it was a beautiful picture. He received a lot of praise from his mum. She said, "That's fantastic! You must be very proud of yourself." + +Jamie was so happy. Drawing cartoons was a lot of fun! He definitely wanted to do it again! +Once upon a time there was a special little girl. She loved to eat, but her favourite thing of all was sour candy! + +The little girl was walking through the park one day, looking for some sour candy when she heard a voice. It was a voice she had never heard before! She stopped to listen. + +The voice was singing a song from far away. She listened and listened. Then the voice said, “Come find the sour candy!†+ +The little girl was so excited! She followed the voice and soon it lead her to a hidden tree with bright red sour candy all around. The little girl was so happy! She smiled and started to eat the candy one by one. + +The voice kept singing and the little girl kept eating. She was so happy and the sour candy was delicious! She thanked the voice before she went back home. +Once upon a time, there lived a bald wild man. He loved to explore the forest. He would tie a rope to a tree and climb to the highest branches. Then, he would jump and yell as loud as he could. + +One day, the bald wild man decided to tie the rope to a big rock. He wanted to see how far he could swing. So, he tied the rope really tight and jumped onto it. + +The rope flew through the air and the bald wild man laughed and yelled. He swung so high that he could see the whole forest. He had a lot of fun! + +Once he was done, the bald wild man untied the rope from the rock and went back home. He was very happy and his adventures always made him smile. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named True. One day, True was out walking in the park, when she heard a sound. She looked around to see where it was coming from. + +True saw a little puppy all alone. She felt sad for the puppy, so she decided to go over and see if it was ok. She slowly walked up to the puppy. + +When True reached the puppy, the puppy started to cry. True tried to cheer the puppy up, but it was scared of her. But True stayed calm and stayed still. + +Then, True held out her hand. The puppy looked at her hand, then started to sniff it. True stayed alert and was patient. The puppy started to lick her hand, then stopped crying. + +True felt so happy that she made the puppy happy. She gave the puppy a big hug and they both ran home together. + +True's kindness shows us that being alert and patient can help make a difference in a small way. +Once upon a time, there was a guard who was very modern. He had a job to read a special book. One day, a curious three year old boy came to the guard. + +The boy asked, "What are you doing?" + +The guard, looking busy, replied, "I'm reading a very important book, it's too complicated for children to understand." + +The boy became sad and frustrated. He wanted to learn new things and the guard was not letting him. He started to cry loudly and said, "I want to read the book too!" + +The guard felt bad and suddenly had an idea. He said, "Ok, maybe I can give you a simpler version of the book." + +The guard took out a special simplified version of the book and gave it to the boy. The boy was so excited! He thanked the guard and began to read. He was so happy he could understand the book now. + +The boy and the guard smiled at each other, content that the conflict had been solved. +Once upon a time there was an ancient castle. Inside the castle lived a magical creature. Every morning the creature would scatter sparkly dust across the castle. People who saw the sparkles would smile and feel happy. + +One day, a little girl decided she wanted to explore the castle. She couldn't wait to see what was under the sparkles! + +The magical creature saw the little girl and became scared. It said, “Please don't look under the sparkles!†But the little girl did not listen and kept walking forward. + +The creature kept trying to stop her, but the little girl did not listen. When she finally reached the sparkles, she was met with a nasty surprise. All the sparkles were gone and underneath them was a pile of cobwebs. The little girl was so upset that she burst into tears. + +The little girl sadly walked away, but the magical creature gave one last warning. It said, “Remember, what is under the sparkles is not always wonderful.†+The sun was rising in the sky, warming the day. A small rabbit hopped out of its burrow and looked around. Its soft, leathery paws patted the ground as it ventured further away. + +Suddenly it saw something. With each hop it took closer it realised it was a bird. It had fallen out of its nest and couldn't return. It was helpless. The rabbit wanted to help the bird, but how? + +The little rabbit called out to it; "Do not worry, I will help you get back in your nest." But the bird was too scared to even move. The rabbit hopped closer and hopped higher, trying to reach the nest. The bird watched in amazement. + +Finally the rabbit managed to reach the nest and helped the bird inside. The bird was so relieved and thanked the rabbit. The rabbit smiled and hopped away, happy that it could help. The bird watched as the rabbit rose into the sky and disappeared. +Once there was a sweet little girl named Eva. She loved to play in the park. One day, she was playing by herself when suddenly, she fell down and hurt her knee. She started crying. + +A kind old man spotted her and knew what to do. He brought out a gray needle and Eva knew it was going to make her knee better. + +The old man said, "Eva, this needle will help you feel better. But do you think you can resist the needle?" + +Eva shook her head no, she couldn't resist the needle. But she didn't want to cry either. So the old man held her hand and she bravely let him put the needle on her knee. + +In no time, her knee began to feel better and Eva was smiling again. She thanked the old man for helping her and went back to playing in the park. +Once upon a time, two friends called Jack and Sally were walking to the park together. As they passed by some trees, Jack noticed a funny sight in the sky. He grabbed Sally's hand and pointed at the sky and exclaimed, "Look Sally! It's the small moon!" Sally was confused, "What's embarrassing about the moon?". + +Jack was grinning and said, "Wait and see!" He grabbed Sally's hand again, and both of them raced to the park. When they got to the park, there was a huge crowd of people and animals, all laughing and pointing up to the sky. + +Sally was getting confused and asked, "What's so funny, Jack?" Jack teased her, "Wait and see," then he pointed to the sky again. Sally gasped in surprise when she saw a small moon, wearing a bright pink dress with a bunch of tiny stars surrounding it. Everyone was laughing and clapping, and Sally couldn't help but laugh too. + +Jack had set up a surprise for Sally, and Sally was embarrassed but in a good way. Jack had embarrassed her in the best way possible and she loved it. From then on, every time Jack and Sally went to the park, they would remember this special moment. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal pup called Tails. One day, Tails was out walking with his best friend, a little Koala called Daisy. Suddenly, Daisy stopped and grabbed something from the ground. + +"What have you found, Daisy?" asked Tails. + +"Look, it's a gem," said Daisy, showing him a small, sparkly rock. + +Tails' eyes widened. "A gem! Let's keep it and put it somewhere safe." + +So Daisy and Tails took the gem home and put it in a special spot. Time passed and so did the seasons. Then one day, Tails noticed the gem had changed! What used to be a sparkly rock now looked like a beautiful diamond. + +Tails and Daisy were so amazed! Daisy held the gem up high and said, "To our loyalty, Tails!" + +Tails smiled and said, "To loyalty!" +Once upon a time, there was a kitty cat who liked to bake. Every day, she would go to the store to buy the things she needed to bake her special treats. + +This particular day, she bought cakes, eggs and butter. She carefully placed the butter in her pocket and made her way back home. Once back in her kitchen, she was ready to start baking. + +The kitty cat carefully placed the butter into the bowl and started to mix the ingredients together. She kept mixing, until everything was nice and tight. Then, she poured it all into a tray and carefully placed it in the oven. + +The kitty cat took a deep breath, excited for the baking she was about to do. After a few minutes, a sweet smell of deliciousness filled the room. When the kitty cat opened the oven, the buttery scent of the cake made her tummy rumble with anticipation. + +The kitty cat beamed with pride as she took her creation out of the oven. She had done it! After all the baking and mixing, the cake was perfect! +Once upon a time, there were two good friends, Mary and Joe. Mary was ready to marry and she wanted Joe to help her get ready. They both went out looking for a bucket. Mary and Joe looked everywhere, but they couldn't find a bucket. + +Suddenly, Joe spotted a big bucket in the garden. It was perfect for Mary's wedding! Mary was so happy. She gave Joe a big hug and thanked him for helping her. + +Joe and Mary worked together to fill the bucket with flowers and streamers. They both worked so hard and when it was finally ready, Mary smiled with excitement. The bucket was beautiful and perfect for her special day. + +Mary and Joe both celebrated by jumping around and laughing. They were so excited that everything was ready for the big day. Mary was sure she was ready to marry. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sally and Bob, who loved to explore their world and all its wonders. On a beautiful day, they decided to go on an adventure and explore a nearby mountain. + +When they reached the mountain, it was silent and still. They both looked up at the tall, majestic peaks and smiled. Bob looked around and said, "Sally, let's sit here for a while and enjoy the quiet mountain." + +Sally smiled and nodded. They both sat down and looked up at the giant mountain. The sun was shining brightly and the breeze was gentle. They felt peaceful and relaxed. + +Suddenly, Sally pointed at the mountain and said, "Bob, look! The mountain is so big and beautiful!" Bob smiled and said, "Yeah! We should come back again soon to explore it more." + +So every week, Sally and Bob would come back and sit at the mountain. They enjoyed the quiet and peaceful atmosphere and learnt many things about nature. They created many wonderful memories that they will never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a mean bully called Jim. Jim liked to destroy things. One day, when he was out in the park, he saw a water fountain. He was very selfish and wanted all the water for himself. + +Jim said aloud, “No one else will get to enjoy the water!†He then grabbed a big stick and started to destroy the fountain. +The fountain started to shake and pieces of it started to fall to the ground. + +Just then, a small girl called Kaylee walked up to Jim and said, “What are you doing? That fountain is for everyone!†+Jim replied, “I’m being selfish. I want all the water for myself.†+ +Kaylee was very brave and told Jim, “That’s not fair! You can’t just take away something that belongs to everyone. You should be kind and share the water.†+ +Jim knew Kaylee was right and he stopped his destruction of the fountain. He smiled and said, “You’re right. Sorry about that. Let’s both enjoy the water together.†+ +And so, Jim and Kaylee enjoyed the water from the fountain together. From that day onwards, Jim learned it was better to share than to be selfish. +Mommy and Teddy went to the lab to play. They saw lots of fun things they could do, like puzzles, books and art. + +Teddy picked up a shiny pen and started drawing on the wall. Mommy saw him and said "Teddy, no! We must not draw on the wall." + +Teddy felt guilty, so he put the pen down and asked "why not?" Mommy replied "because it's not our lab and it's not our wall. We must respect other people's property and not draw on their things". + +Teddy said he was sorry he felt so guilty. He promised to never draw on the walls again. Mommy smiled and said "okay, let's go play something else in the lab." + +So Mommy and Teddy went off to explore the lab and found lots of other things to do. They had lots of fun and Teddy promised never to do something bad like that again. +Once upon a time in the woods, there was a bear who loved honey. He would often visit the local bee hive to get a sweet treat. One day, he was walking through the woods when he noticed a sheet of paper on the ground. As he looked closer he realised that it was covered in sour honey. He took a lick, and it was very tasty. The bear quickly licked up the rest of the honey, not realising that it belonged to the bees. + +The bear was so happy he had found a free snack, he quickly ran away forgetting all about the bees. The bees were mad their honey had been stolen, so they gave chase. The bees were fast and soon the bear was surrounded. One of the bees flew up to the bear and said "Why did you take our honey, we worked hard to make it". + +The bear quickly felt bad for taking the honey, he explained that he was very hungry and he was sorry. The bees decided to forgive him, but they told him he had to bring them something sweet every week or they would come and get him. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to be respectful and apologise when you make a mistake. We should never take what isn't ours, and if we do we must be sorry and try to make it up to the other person. +John was walking through the woods one day. There was only one path so he followed the chain of trees. All of the animals in the forest were so friendly. They said hello and waved at John. + +John stopped suddenly. Ahead of him was a strange looking creature! It had horns and fur all over its body. He was scared but he wasn't sure why. + +The creature looked up and smiled. He said, "Hello John. I've been waiting for you!" John was scared of the creature, but he didn't run away. He asked the creature what he was, and the creature answered, "I'm a dragon. I have special powers of change." + +John was intrigued. He asked the dragon what kind of change it could do. The dragon smiled and said, "You'll see. Just follow me." + +John followed the dragon, and he saw that the dragon had changed all of the trees into beautiful flowers. He also changed the leaves and rocks into stones of different colors. Everywhere he went, he changed something. + +John smiled. All around him was a wonderful world of change and with his friendly dragon, John knew he could explore it all. +Jack was so proud of his incredible new castle. He had worked so hard to build it with blocks, and now he wanted to show it off. He ran to get his mother and said, "Look at my castle!" His mother smiled and said, "That is amazing! Can I go inside?" + +Jack nodded and stepped back so she could go up the stairs to the tower. She knelt down to get a closer look, and her eyes grew wide. "This castle is incredible," she said. + +Jack just smiled and said, "I know! I built it all by myself." His mom smiled and said, "I'm so proud of you! You worked so hard." Jack nodded proudly and said, "Yes, I did." + +His mother looked around the tower one more time and said, "I'm very impressed. This is the best castle the world has ever seen!" Jack just smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom!" +One day, a small child was walking in a park. She was busy looking at all the flowers, the trees and the animals. Suddenly, she felt a pinch on her body. She looked around, but she couldn't see anyone. She shouted, "Who pinched me?". + +Suddenly, she saw a small mouse, looking at her with big eyes. She asked the mouse, "Did you pinch me?". The mouse said, "Yes, I did. I'm very sorry. I was looking for food, and I thought you had some". + +The child said, "I don't have any food, but I can share mine with you. We can go to the bakery and buy some cakes". + +The mouse happily agreed, and the child and the mouse went to the bakery together. The child bought some cakes and shared the food with the mouse. The mouse was so happy that it never pinched the child again. +Jill was very excited. She saw a red raft and immediately wanted to go for a ride. Jill's parents promised to take her for a ride later that afternoon. + +Jill couldn't wait and she asked her parents over and over when it was time to go. Finally, her parents said it was time. + +They went outside and walked over to the raft. Jill was so happy she started to jump up and down. She quickly climbed onto the raft with her parents. + +They paddled away, sailing further and further down the river. Jill was having the time of her life and she didn't want it to end. + +As they sailed along, they saw a bridge up ahead. But just before they reached it, the raft got stuck. Jill was so sad that she started to cry. + +But then, something amazing happened. Everyone started to help push the raft and eventually it was free! Jill was so excited, she started cheering. + +Jill and her family sailed away and as they did, she couldn't help but miss that red raft. +Once upon a time, there was a little blue bird. He was looking for something to eat. While he was searching, he saw a large tree by the side of the path. He flew up to the top of the tree and saw a large blueberry bush with many large blueberries. + +The little bird was so excited and he couldn't wait to eat the big, juicy blueberries. But before he had the chance to have a bite, he heard something rustling in the leaves below the tree. He saw a big brown bear coming up from the ground, and it was sniffing around the bush. + +The little bird started to get scared and he wanted to get away quickly. He thought that the bear might disturb the bush and eat all the blueberries. He quickly made a plan to scare the bear away. + +He started to chirp loudly and spread his wings out wide. The bear was very surprised and stopped in its tracks. It growled at the bird, but the bird kept chirping and flapping his wings. The bear soon realised that it wasn't welcome and it started to move away. + +The little bird was very relieved that the bear had gone. He was happy that he was able to save the blueberries from being disturbed. He was able to enjoy a ripe, juicy blueberry and fly away happily. +Once upon a time there was a big bear who lived in the forest. He was always looking for something fun to do. One day he saw a string hanging from a tree and it looked very interesting. He asked, "What is that?" + +A squirrel that was nearby said, "Oh! That's a big string! It will be lots of fun for you to play with". + +The big bear was so excited that he ran and grabbed the string. He started to pull it and to his surprise, it kept going and going! + +The bear laughed and asked, "Where does this go?" + +The squirrel said, "It leads to a big surprise! Follow it and you'll find out". + +The bear happily followed the string, and it eventually led him to a huge pile of delicious honey. He was so excited! He couldn't believe his luck. He had found a great surprise thanks to the big string. + +He filled his tummy with honey and went to play with the string some more. The bear knew he would always remember the fun he had with the big string. +Once upon a time, two friends lived in the same town. + +"What are you doing?" asked the first friend. + +"I am picking daisies," said the second friend. + +"What color are they?" + +"They are gray," replied the second friend. + +The first friend was so excited. + +"Let's part the daisies," said the first friend. + +The two friends proceeded to part the daisies carefully. As the daisies parted, a beautiful field of gray daisies formed. + +The two of them were so happy they ran and jumped onto the gray daisy field. They had the best time of their lives. + +When the night came, they hugged each other farewell and continued their happy lives. +Once there was a small bird who lived in a pit. One day he decided to sing a song, but his singing was very weak. He was so disappointed! He wanted to sound just like the other birds. + +He asked his best friend, a rabbit, "Why can't I sing like the other birds?" The rabbit answered kindly, "Maybe you just need some practice. Here, I'll help you." + +So the rabbit showed the little bird how to sing. Every day they would practice together in the pit. At first the bird's singing was still very weak, but with help from his friend it got stronger and stronger. + +Eventually the bird was singing so loudly and beautifully that the other birds in the nearby trees turned to listen. +The bird was so excited that he began to sing even louder, with confidence. Everyone around was so impressed by his singing. + +The little bird winked at his friend and said, "Thanks for helping me, Rabbit!" +Max skipped along the street, his red shoes shining in the sun. He was so happy that he couldn't help but sing along with the birds. As he skipped, he spotted a big wooden box ahead of him. He stopped and looked, wondering what could be inside. + +Just then, Max heard a loud, noisy sound coming from the box. He cautiously stepped closer, and the box suddenly opened! Out popped a big orange cat. + +The cat looked up at Max and said, "Meow!" + +Max was scared at first, but the cat seemed friendly. He knelt down and asked, "What are you doing in there?" + +The cat said, "I was having a nap. It's nice and quiet in the box. I like to come here and hide from the noisy world". + +Max smiled and said, "Well, you're not alone anymore. I'll stay here for a little while and keep you company." + +The cat purred, and Max sat beside the box, chatting and playing with the cat. Max had found a new friend! +Once upon a time, there was a family made up of sandy, mommy, daddy and Billy. Sandy, mommy and daddy were decorating their house for a party. Billy was helping them. + +Sandy and Billy collected colorful balloons to decorate the house. Mommy put up sparkly streamers in every room. Daddy filled up a giant bowl with yummy snacks. + +When they were done, Daddy said, "You two did a great job helping to make this place look nice. I think it's time for a break. How about we go to the drain to have a picnic lunch." + +Billy and Sandy were so excited. They ran to the drain, and found a perfect spot. Daddy spread a fancy tablecloth, Mommy started unpacking all her yummy food, and Billy helped carry fireworks to light in the evening sky. + +They had so much fun spending the afternoon at the drain. After they finished their picnic they decorated the sky with fireworks and blasted off more colorful balloons. + +The party was a blast, and everyone was so proud of how beautiful the house had been decorated. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna who liked to explore. One day, Anna decided to find something special to hide. She looked around and found a beautiful sail. She grabbed it and found a good spot to hide it. + +Anna giggled as she hid the sail. "I did it!" she exclaimed. She went to look for more things to hide. + +When Anna's mom came home, she found Anna busy hiding things all over her room. "What are you doing, Anna?" her mom asked. + +Anna proudly said, "I'm playing hide-and-seek! I'm hiding this sail to make the game more successful!" + +Anna's mom smiled. "You're very creative, Anna! Playing hide-and-seek will be lots of fun now." + +Anna jumped up and down with excitement. She loved the sail that she had found and she knew the game would be a success. +Little Mona went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw an old man performing a magic trick. She was fascinated. Everyone around was clapping and cheering. + +Mona asked her dad, "What is he doing?" + +Her dad smiled and said, "He is giving a lecture about magic tricks." + +Mona was even more curious. She asked, "Can I do that too?" + +Her dad nodded and said, "Yes, you can. You just need to practice and maybe one day you will be as good as him!" + +Mona was thrilled and said, "Let's go home and I will start practicing now!" + +And so Little Mona and her parents left the park, happy and excited for what the future holds. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Katie. She loved to play with her toys outside in the garden. One day she was playing with her toys when she noticed something strange in the sky. She ran over to her dad and said, "Daddy, look! What is that big image in the sky?" + +Her dad looked up and said, "That is an airplane, Katie." +Katie was very excited. She said, "Can I play with it?" + +Her dad shook his head. "No, Katie," he said, "Airplanes are dangerous. Going near one could get you hurt." + +Katie was sad. She knew that she shouldn't play with the airplane, but she wanted to. She looked out at the sky and saw the airplane getting smaller and smaller as it flew away. Katie wished that she could play with it. + +However, she knew that it was the right thing to do to stay away from something so dangerous. She turned back to her toys and smiled, knowing that sometimes it is best to be safe. +Mum and Dad had a surprise for their little girl. It was a big box with a big rose wrapped in it. When she opened it, the rose was spoiled. She was so disappointed! So Mum and Dad decided to fix it. Mum cut the stems of the rose and put them in some water. She said love and care would help the rose grow. Dad added some fertilizer to the water, and soon the rose was looking better and better. Day by day, the rose began to look perfect again. Little girl was so happy to see her rose fixed! She hugged it so tight and said, "Thank you so much, Mum and Dad!" +Once there was a mother and her three-year-old daughter. The loving mother was always teaching her daughter new things and always did her best to keep her daughter away from trouble. + +One day, the mother asked her daughter, “What can you promise me?†Her daughter thought for a moment before answering, “I promise to be good and not do anything bad.†+ +The mother was so proud of her daughter for making such a mature promise. She made sure to remind her daughter often to keep her promise. + +One warm summer day the mother asked her daughter, “What if I take you for a swim in the lake today? Would you like that?†+ +The daughter's face lit up and she said, â��œYes, that would be cool!†+ +Despite her excitement, the mother was worried as she had warned her daughter never before to go near the lake. But she saw how much her daughter wanted to go, and she trusted her enough to keep her promise. So, the two of them went to the lake. + +The daughter had the time of her life that day, and the mother was proud of the promise her daughter had kept. She knew that her daughter had learned the valuable lesson of keeping her promises, no matter how hard it might be. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy snake. He liked to curl up in the sunshine and sleep. One day, he was awoken by a young boy. + +"Hi little snake," the boy said, "What are you doing?" + +The snake was very sleepy and replied, "I am just sleeping. I'm a tidy snake." + +The boy was excited. "Can I play with you?" he asked. + +The snake smiled and said, "Sure! We can play games, or I could take a nap with you." + +The boy and the snake spent the whole day playing together. When it got dark, the snake was very sleepy. He curled up in a ball, closed his eyes and went to sleep. + +The boy watched the snake and said, "Goodnight, little tidy snake". +Once upon a time, there was a famous chess player. He was known amongst many for being the best in the land. Everyone wanted to challenge him, and be like him. This made him very proud. But something didn't feel right. + +He started to use tricks to win his games and became more and more famous. Everyone was too afraid to challenge. But soon, his deceit caught up to him. + +One day, he faced a difficult opponent. He tried to use his tricks, but they didn't work this time. He was defeated and the truth of his cheating was revealed. + +He was humiliated and felt ashamed. He realised he had been wrong and had not been honourable with the game of chess. He learned that it is not wrong to feel proud of your accomplishments, but it is wrong to rot your success with dishonesty. +Little Timmy was walking through the garden looking for something to do. Suddenly he noticed something lying on the ground. He went to take a closer look and saw it was an old wooden trap. He thought it looked so exciting that he picked it up and took it home with him. + +When he got home, he asked his mom what the trap was used for. She explained that it was used to keep animals in its box. Timmy was fascinated and he asked his mom if he could play with it. She said yes and showed him how to set the trap. + +Little Timmy was so happy with his trap and he became determined to catch an animal. He knew he would need some bait so he asked his mom for some food. He put some food in the trap and left it in the garden. + +The next day, Timmy ran to the garden to check his trap. When he arrived he saw an animal in the trap but it was broken and it couldn't escape. Timmy opened the box and the animal ran away. Timmy was sad that the trap was broken but he still kept it with him. +Once there was a popular girl. Everywhere she went, everyone welcomed her warmly. But one day, she knew something bad was gonna happen. She felt like crying, but she didn't want to show it, so she kept quiet. + +Sure enough, later that day, something terrible happened. People turned away from her and started ignoring her. Nobody gave her a warm welcome anymore. She felt very sad and started to cry. + +The next day, she realised that the bad thing that happened was here to stay. No matter how hard she tried, people still stayed away from her. Everyone was so much less welcoming than before. + +The popular girl was really unhappy. She felt like she was all alone, so she just kept crying. No matter how much she tried, nothing was going to make her popular again. +Once upon a time, there was a clever girl named Jane. Jane wanted to find a special place. But she couldn't think of one. So she asked her mom where the special place was. + +Jane's mom said, “I believe it's in a secret place. You have to be brave and clever to find it.†+ +Jane was excited. She wanted to find the place. + +So she searched and searched until she found it. It was the most beautiful place full of magical things. Jane couldn't believe it was real. + +And so she learned a valuable lesson. If you believe and are clever, you can find all kinds of special places. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. She had red shoes and she was very excited. She ran outside to the garden. + +In the garden was a swing. She wanted to swing on it so she pushed it. The swing went back and forth. She laughed and laughed. + +Then she decided to push the swing even higher. She pushed and pushed until it went really high. She was scared but she kept pushing. + +Soon the swing went so high that she flew off. The red shoes flew off too! She couldn't reach them anymore. She started to laugh and clap her hands. + +The small girl had so much fun on the swing. She wanted to go again but it was time to go inside. +Once there was a little girl named Lilli. She was three years old. Lilli loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Lilli was walking through a forest. She came across a big tree that was so tall she could not see the top. Lilli was curious, so she decided to climb the tree. She made it all the way to the top and could see everything. + +At the top, she noticed that everything was very quiet. Lilli wondered why but then she heard someone weeping. She looked around and saw a little boy crying beneath the tree. He was wearing a very sad face. + +Lilli carefully climbed down the tree and asked the little boy, "Why are you weeping?" + +The boy looked up at Lilli and said, "My dog is lost and I can't find him." + +Lilli gave the boy a big hug and said, "Let's look for him together." + +The boy smiled and nodded. The two of them went off in search of the missing dog. In the end, they both found what they were looking for: the lost dog and a new friend. +There was a little boy who was so restless. He kept bouncing all around and he couldn't sit still for long. + +One day, he heard a loud noise coming from the other room. He went to investigate, and to his surprise, there was a new thing in the room. The thing was moving around and making all the noise. + +The little boy was so excited. He welcomed the new thing and began to show it around the house. He introduced it to his toys and took it outside to play. + +The little boy was so thrilled to have a new friend. The thing kept him company and made him feel much less restless. The two of them became very close and the little boy welcomed his new companion with a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a troubled beetle who lived in a cozy little hole. One day, the beetle saw a beam of light coming from above. It was the sun rising in the sky! + +The beetle wondered what it was and decided to explore it. He slowly climbed up the wall until he reached the top. He was quite surprised to see the beautiful sky filled with sunshine. + +"This is amazing!" said the beetle. + +He started to fly around and around the sun, feeling so happy and excited. He was quickly getting tired, when a friendly bee flew over to him. + +"Where are you going, little fellow?" asked the bee. + +"I'm here to explore the sun and I'm having so much fun," said the beetle. + +The bee smiled and said, "Follow me, I know a wonderful place where you can take a rest." + +The beetle followed the bee and they soon arrived at a lovely meadow filled with beautiful wildflowers. The beetle said his goodbyes and thanked the bee, before lying down on the grass and falling asleep. + +When he woke up, the sun had already set and the night sky was filled with stars. The beetle smiled and flew back home, feeling very content and fulfilled. +Alice was feeling lonely and bored. She wanted to do something, something to help her pass the time. Looking around her bedroom, she thought of what she could do. Suddenly, Alice noticed a newspaper lying on the floor. The newspaper had a bunch of numbers printed on it. + +Alice looked closer to see what the numbers meant, but she did not understand. She asked her mom, "What are the numbers for?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "You'll find out soon enough". + +Alice couldn't figure out what her mom meant, but she enjoyed looking at the numbers. She counted the numbers one, two, three and so on. She kept counting until the number thirty. + +The next day, Alice's mom took her to the park where she saw a big number thirty balloon flying in the air. Alice clapped with joy and asked, "Mom, what's the number for?". Her mom smiled and said, "You tell me". Alice was so excited and said, "The number was in the newspaper, it's a birthday balloon for me!". + +Alice's mom nodded and said, "Yes, it is!". Alice had the best birthday ever, the number thirty was full of fun and surprises! +Susan was walking around the park one sunny day when she spotted the most terrible clothes she had ever seen! The clothes were all wrinkled and covered in mud. She approached the clothes and noticed that someone had stolen them from the park's clothes line. + +Suddenly, a little voice piped up from behind her. + +"Someone has stolen my clothes," said the voice. Susan turned around and saw a small 3-year-old girl. + +"I'm sorry," said Susan. "Who stole your clothes?" + +The little girl pointed at a nearby bush and said, "It was the man in there! He ran away really fast!" + +Susan was very sad to hear that the terrible man had stolen the little girl's clothes. She gave the girl her hat to cover up, patted her head and said, "It's okay - we'll find a way to get your clothes back". +Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there lived a small Princess. She wanted to find someone special to play with and set off on a search. The Princess went on a journey through the forest, looking high and low. + +The Princess soon spotted a rabbit, she called out to him, "Come and play!" The rabbit was excited but didn't know what to do. He scampered off at first but then stopped to think. After a few moments he hopped over to the Princess and said, "Let's be friends!" + +The two were very excited and set off to play. Along the way the Princess suddenly realised that true friends are hard to find and should be treasured. + +The moral of the story is to be friendly and accepting and you will find true friends. +Once upon a time, there lived a mighty bear called Louie. Some people said he was one of the strongest bears around. One day Lou was looking for food in the forest when he heard a loud crashing noise. He decided to investigate to see what was happening. + +When Lou arrived he saw a big tree had fallen down. A tree frog was stuck underneath it. The frog said to Lou “Please help me, I can’t move!†+ +Lou decided he had to help. He took a deep breath and used all his mighty strength to lift the tree up. He was very tired but eventually freed the frog. Lou marvelled at how the tiny frog had been so brave under the weight of the big tree. + +The frog thanked Louie and said he was a bit sore. Lou asked if he could take the frog to get an x-ray at the doctor. The frog agreed and off they went. + +At the doctor’s the frog had an x-ray which showed he was very lucky and only a little bit sore. + +The frog thanked Lou for all his help and hopped off into the woods. Lou was happy he was able to help someone else and smiled as he watched the happy frog hopping away. +Once upon a time, there was a small boat. The boat had a flag waving above its mast and a big sail. It glided through the sparkling blue water, a graceful journey. + +A little girl stood on the shore, watching the boat. "Sail away, little boat!" She whispered. + +Suddenly the boat changed direction. It was sailing towards the shore. + +The little girl excitedly ran towards the water's edge. + +The boat gently glided closer and closer. When it reached the shore, the girl could see a boy standing at the helm. + +"Where are you sailing?" She asked. + +The boy smiled. "I'm sailing home," he replied. + +The little girl gave the boat one final wave before it sailed off with the wind, gracefully taking the boy home. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tom. Tom loved to rub his special sheet. He had had it for a very long time and it always made him feel happy. + +One day, Tom decided to rub the sheet again. But this time something was weird. As Tom rubbed the sheet, he started to feel a funny tingle on his fingertips. It wasn't an unpleasant feeling, but it was a bit strange. + +Tom continued to rub and the tingle got stronger and stronger. He asked his Mum what was happening, but she didn't know. + +Just then, the weird feeling suddenly got very strong. Tom screamed and started to cry. His mum ran to him and saw that he was glowing! + +Mum yelled "Let go of the sheet, Tom!" But it was too late. Tom was stuck to the sheet and he couldn't let go. The sheet had taken over and all Tom could do was cry. + +Sadly, Tom had to stay with the weird sheet forever. +Once there was a sandy beach. Every day a little girl named Lucy walked down to the beach to fill her bucket with sand. + +One day, when Lucy was walking to the beach she saw a big body that was stuck in the sand. Lucy asked, "What are you doing here?" + +The body said, "I am stuck and I need help to get out. Please fill me up with sand so I can break free." + +Lucy said, "OK! I have a bucket full of sand and it's available for you." + +Lucy filled the body with sand and it broke free. Then the body said, "Thank you, Lucy! You are very helpful." + +Lucy was happy she was able to help the body and she went back to the sandy beach to fill her bucket with sand again. +Sam was walking through the park one day, eating an ice-cream cone. It was one of his favourite things to do. + +He saw a friend playing on the swings and called out their name, but they didn't answer. Sam was feeling impatient and started to walk away, but then he heard them calling back. + +"Wait, Sam! I've been looking for you." His friend said. "Come and push me on the swings higher and higher." + +Sam was so excited! He put down his cone and ran over to help his friend. They played for what felt like ages, and Sam was so patient as he pushed them higher and higher. + +When it was time to go, Sam held his cone tightly and said goodbye. He had had so much fun in the park with his friend, and was looking forward to the next time they could play! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. She had a lot of fun things to do at home. One day Mia had an idea. + +She sat down in her chair and said "I'm going to play a game!" Mia thought and thought and then said, "I'll guess a word and everyone else can try to guess it. + +Mia said, "My first word is mild". Her mom and dad looked at each other and smiled. They said, "That's a good word Mia. Now let's see if anyone can guess it." + +Mia's little brother, Jimmy, thought for a minute. Then he smiled and said "I know! Is it chair?" Mia smiled and said, "Yes! That's it. You guessed it Jimmy!" + +Mia and Jimmy did the same thing the next day. They had a lot of fun trying to guess the words. And they always felt very mild when they got them right. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ivy. She was only three years old. One day, Ivy found a broken package in the park. She was so excited! Inside was a beautiful doll that needed to be restored. + +“Mommy, can you help me restore this doll?†Ivy asked her mom. Her mom smiled and said,“Of course I will, sweetheart. Let’s take it home and see what we can do!†+ +Once they got home, Ivy and her mom worked together to restore the doll. They fixed its broken arms, legs, and head. They even added a new dress and shoes. + +Finally, the doll was restored and looked almost brand new. Ivy was so happy! “Thank you, Mommy,†she said with a big smile. + +Ivy was so grateful that her mom was able to help her restore her special toy. She hugged her mom and said, “I love you!†+Once upon a time there was a nice lady named Hilma. She was very modest but she still liked to make things look nice. Every day, she took out her ashtray and put some pretty flowers in it. + +One day, Hilma went away and her friends missed her very much. "Where did you go?" they asked. + +"I went to visit my cousin," she said. + +The friends were sad that she was gone, but they knew she would be back soon. They kept her ashtray with the pretty flowers in it, so they wouldn't miss her so much. + +When Hilma came back, she was so happy to see the special ashtray with the flowers in it. Her friends were happy for her too. "We missed you, Hilma," they said. + +Hilma was so glad she was home with her friends, and she was thankful for the pretty flowers. She knew that even though she had been away, her friends still loved her. +Joy and her mom went to the harbor together. As they looked at the sparkling ocean, Joy pointed to the boats and said, "Look, mommy! They are so creative!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, those are beautiful boats. Let's go find a quiet spot and take a bath." + +Joy was so excited! She had never taken a bath in the harbor before! She swirled around in the water, feeling the small waves and the cool breeze. + +When they were finished with their bath, Joy asked, "Mommy, can we stay here longer?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course we can stay. We can watch the boats and be very creative." So they stayed there until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He needed to protect the kingdom from bad people. So, every day he would get out of bed and prepare for battle. He had a special sword that he used to fight with. It was sharp and shiny, and very pretty. + +One day, the knight saw a dragon. It was coming towards the kingdom! He knew he had to do something, so he quickly prepared for battle. He took his sword and ran towards the dragon. + +Just as he was about to fight, the dragon spoke. "Please don't hurt me," it said in a scared voice. "I'm just passing by and don't want to cause any trouble." + +The knight was surprised, but he decided to be kind. "It's okay," he said, putting away his sword. "But you should be careful in the future. We don't want any more surprises like this." + +The dragon thanked the knight and flew away. The knight waved, happy that he could help. He had prepared with his sword, and it had worked out pretty well. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and lived near the beach. Every day, she looked out of her window to see the calm water. + +One day, when Lucy was looking out of the window, she noticed a padlock over the beach gate. She wanted to go to the beach and play in the water, but the locked gate stopped her. + +The next day, Lucy brought her mom to the beach. Mom used a key to unlock the gate and they both went in. Lucy was so happy - she could finally go to the beach! + +At the beach, Lucy had a lot of fun. She played in the sand, talked to the coastal birds, and swam in the ocean. The water was so blue and calm. + +As they were leaving, Lucy thanked her mom for being so helpful. She smiled, knowing she could come back to the beach anytime she wanted. +Time led Rex around the icy park. He was excited to explore the cold outdoors, and it filled him with joy. He ran around the park, stopping briefly to admire the icy frozen pond. He watched as the ducks swam in it, marveling at how they weren't cold. He continued to move around the park, discovering new things. + +Finally, he stopped at a big pile of ice. He found it strange and amazing, so he climbed the top of it. As he climbed, he could feel the icy cold creeping up his hands. When he reached the top of the pile, he looked out. He could see the entire park. In that moment, he knew time had led him to something magnificent. +Little Jimmy was very excited. He wanted to play with his new model car all day. His mom said, " Jimmy, before you play with your car, it's time for a nap." + +Jimmy protested. He was too excited to take a nap now. But his mom said, "Napping will help you feel more refreshed and ready to play!" + +Jimmy thought about it for a minute. He knew that if he was refreshed he could play a lot longer. So, he agreed to take a nap. + +Jimmy snuggled into his bed and his mom tucked him in. She said, "Try to sleep for at least one hour and then you can play with your model car." + +Jimmy was exhausted and soon enough he was fast asleep. When he woke up he felt refreshed and was even more excited about playing with his model car. He jumped up from his bed and ran to the living room to find his car. + +The End. +The little girl wanted to see something special. She looked all around her. Everywhere she looked was the same, nothing special. Then she noticed something. It was small, and strange. It was pale, and it was inky. + +The girl walked over to it and looked more closely. It was an ink spot! She had seen it before, but this one looked special. Maybe it was a message from the fairies! + +The little girl put her hands up to the ink spot and looked at it. Then something amazing happened. The ink spot started to move! It changed shapes as she watched. It made circles, and triangles, and even stars! + +The little girl was very excited. She started to dance and laugh. She couldn't believe what she was seeing. It was a magical ink spot! + +When the girl was done playing with the ink spot, the magical thing disappeared. But the girl knew it would always stay in her memory. She had seen something very special that day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Maggie. Maggie was very ignorant, and didn't know very much about the world. One day, she decided to make a sandwich for lunch. She looked inside the fridge for something tasty, and found a jar of butter. She was so excited and smeared it over the bread. + +As soon as she had finished, Maggie heard a creaking sound. When she looked up, she gasped in shock. Right in front of her was a giant bear! + +The bear roared at Maggie, and she was so scared. She shut her eyes and screamed. Just then, the bear spoke. + +"Why did you take my butter?", it said. "I was saving it for my cubs!" + +Maggie was so sorry, and wished she had not been so ignorant. She apologised, but it was too late. The bear snarled and lunged forward to grab her. And so, Maggie was never seen again. +Once there was a little girl named Grace. She was three years old. + +Grace wanted to go outside and play in the sunshine. But first, she needed to find a taxi. So she asked her mom to bring a taxi for her. + +Mommy went out and brought Grace a taxi that was green. Grace was so excited. It was her very own taxi! + +Grace jumped right into the taxi and the driver smiled. Off they went, zooming through town. Grace smiled as she looked out the window at all the pretty sights. + +Soon they arrived at their destination. It was a perfect day for playing in the sunshine! +Once upon a time, there was a daddy and his son, who loved to spend time together. One day, they decided to go fishing. + +Before they left, the son asked his daddy, "What kind of fish do you recommend I catch?" + +Daddy smiled and said, "Well, why don't you try for some normal fish, like goldfish!" + +The son wasn't sure if he wanted to catch a normal fish, but he decided to try. + +So the two of them went to the nearby lake with their fishing rods and bait, and they spent the whole afternoon catching normal fish. + +The son was so happy with his catches that he wanted to go fishing with his daddy again soon and asked, "Can we come back tomorrow, Daddy?" + +Daddy replied, "Of course! Let's come back tomorrow and we'll try to catch some more normal fish!" +Once upon a time there was a boy who had an exciting plan. He wanted to travel. He asked his parents for permission and they said yes. The boy was very happy. +He made his plans and got ready to go on his adventure. He packed everything he would need, including a fan to keep him cool. On the day of his journey, he said goodbye to his parents and set off. +As he travelled, the boy got more and more impatient. He wanted to reach his destination soon. The fan made the journey more comfortable, the boy was grateful for it. +After a while, he saw a sign. He had arrived! The boy was so excited and his impatience was gone. He had made it with the help of his fan. +Once there was a little girl called Jane. Jane was very polite and put her books away neatly on the bookcase in her room. + +One day Jane wanted to gain something special so she asked her parents if she could have a new toy. They said no so Jane was very sad. + +To make her feel better, Jane decided to take something from elsewhere. She looked all around but the only thing she saw was the bookcase. + +So Jane took a book from the bookcase and put it in her room. Jane thought she had gained something special but soon enough her parents found out. + +They were very angry and punished Jane for taking the book without permission. Jane was sad and realised that taking something without permission was never polite. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was so small, she was just three years old. Today she was going to a very special party. + +Lily was so excited to get dressed. She put on a delicate dress, and a mask too. It was very pretty with colourful stripes. + +When Lily went to the party, she looked around and saw all the other children wearing masks. She wanted to be like them, but she was a little scared. + +So she told her mom, "I don't want to wear a mask!" But, her mom said, "Lily, you must wear the mask. Everyone is wearing one." + +Lily resisted and tried to take the mask off. But, her mom said, "No, Lily, you must keep the mask on." + +Lily looked around and saw all the other kids having a great time, despite their masks. So she decided to wear her mask. Eventually she grew to like it. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy who went to school. Every day, Lucy loved to make her school look brighter and more colourful. + +One day, Lucy decided to decorate her school. She took out the markers and paper and set to work. Her friends saw what she was doing and asked, "What are you doing, Lucy?" + +Lucy smiled and answered, "I'm decorating my school so it can look more beautiful!" + +Her friends thought this was a great idea, so they all got to work helping her. After a few hours, the school was full of bright, colourful decorations! + +When Lucy's teacher saw what Lucy had done, she said, "Lucy, you did a fantastic job decorating the school. You are really strong and creative!" + +Lucy felt so proud of herself. She knew that even though she was still a little bit weak, she could still do great things. + +The end. +Once upon a time, two friends called Sarah and Susie were out playing in the park. The park was bright and sunny and it was a beautiful day. + +Sarah stopped and said, “Let’s look at this hole!†+ +Susie was nosy, so she looked too. She said, “What’s in the hole?†+ +Sarah said, “Let’s find out!†So they both looked inside. + +To their surprise, there was a big orange fish! The fish looked up at them and said “Hello!†+ +The two friends were very surprised and quickly backed away from the hole. They both laughed and said, “Goodbye big fish!†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted a fancy new candle. She had seen a candle that was white and sparkly and she really really wanted it. Every day she asked her mom if she could buy the candle, but her mom always said no. + +The little girl was very sad. Then one day, she had a plan. She knew that if she had the fancy candle, she would be very happy, so she decided to pinch it. She quickly grabbed the sparkly candle and ran away. + +But when she looked around, the little girl realised something. She was in a very dark, scary alley and she was all alone. Suddenly, an old man appeared and glared at her. He knew what she was up to and tried to grab the candle from her. The little girl screamed as he pinched her arms and she ran away, scared and empty-handed. + +The little girl was so upset that she never tried again. She never got the fancy candle and she was never happy again. +Maggie was playing in the park when she saw an orange seal. She was very excited and ran over to touch it. + +"Hi there," she said. The seal wobbled its head and looked at Maggie curiously. + +Maggie was mesmerized. The seal swam around and made the water sparkle. + +"This looks like fun," said Maggie. "Can I join you?" + +The seal nodded and motioned for Maggie to come closer. She jumped into the water and swam around with the seal. + +The two of them had a wonderful time playing together. After a while, the seal announced, "Ok, it is time for me to complete my mission." + +Maggie watched as the seal waddled away. She waved goodbye and thanked the seal for the fun time. + +"See you soon!" she shouted. As the orange seal disappeared into the distance, Maggie smiled. She knew that the seal had an important mission to complete. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jimmy who was playing in his garden. As he played, he saw something far away and in the grass. He said to his Mom, "Mommy, I see something else in the grass way over there." His Mom answered, "Go check it out, but be careful not to go too far." + +Jimmy carefully passed the flower bush and went to the grass. When he got there, he saw an old, distant tree. "What is this old tree doing here?" he thought to himself. As he stared at the tree, he noticed something strange. A voice said, "Welcome to my home, Jimmy." + +Startled, Jimmy asked, "Who said that?" A family of birds flew out of a hole near the base of the tree. "We like to live in this old tree," one of the birds said. The birds were so friendly that Jimmy stayed and talked to them all day. + +He spent the afternoon beneath the tree, learning about the birds and the things that they saw. Then the birds said goodbye and flew away into the distant sky. As they flew away, the birds said, "We'll meet again soon." + +Jimmy waved goodbye and passed the flower bush to go back to his own home. He thought about the trees and the birds and he wondered what other amazing discoveries he might make in the grass. +Once there was a little fox named Flic. He was a brown fox. He loved to explore and have adventures. One day, he was running along, when he tripped and stumbled over one of his legs. He fell and rolled right into a big hole. He looked up and noticed a door. Flic turned the handle and shuffled inside. + +It was a big cave. The walls were lined with twinkling crystals. Flic was amazed by all of the beautiful colors. Suddenly he heard a noise. It was a loud squeak. + +Flic spun around and saw a tiny mouse. The mouse said, "Hello, what are you doing in my cave?" Flic started to explain how he had rolled into the hole, but before he could finish his story, the mouse had already run away. + +Flic turned towards the exit and slowly made his way back out of the cave, back over his leg, and away from the cave. He was so glad he had decided to explore and he couldn't wait to tell everyone about his adventure! +Once there was a kind girl named Melody. One day, she was in the garden planting flowers with her daddy. Even though it was hard work, she liked to use her hands to help. + +Her daddy gave her a tip. He said: “Remember, if you pull the weeds, you’ll yield more flowers.†Melody smiled and nodded. + +A few days later, Melody found a very special belt in the garden. It was a belt that once belonged to her grandfather. She put the belt on and showed her dad. + +He said: “I’m very proud of you for being so kind and helping in the garden. That belt is special, now you will be able to help me more in the garden.†+ +Soon, Melody was helping her dad pull out lots of weeds. On the very first day she yielded so many flowers. It was the most beautiful garden ever! + +Every day, Melody helped her dad in the garden and together they yielded more flowers and made the garden even more beautiful. +Once upon a time there were two ducks quarreling over who would get the softest patch of grass. They bickered and argued for hours, but neither was willing to give in. + +Suddenly, a little duckling appeared. Seeing the two ducks squabbling, the duckling told them, "Don't quarrel over such a silly thing! Friendship is better than fighting." + +The two older ducks were so surprised that they stopped arguing immediately. They looked at the little duckling in awe and saw that she was very wise and kind. + +The two ducks apologized to each other for being so ignorant. They decided that they would be friends instead and began to share the soft and cozy patch of grass. From then on, they never quarreled again. +Tim was having lunch with his family. He tried to pour some ketchup onto his food, but it spilled all over the table. His dad looked embarrassed, and Tim felt embarrassed too. + +Tim's mom quickly grabbed a napkin and started to clean up the mess. But Tim was being clumsy and knocked the ketchup bottle onto the floor. + +Tim's dad was angry. He shouted at Tim, telling him to be more careful. Tim started to cry and said he was sorry. + +Tim felt embarrassed and he didn't want to have lunch with his family anymore. He got down from the table and ran to his bedroom. + +The family was sad, but they all knew that they had to clean up the mess. It was a bad ending for everyone. +Once upon a time there was a happy girl. She loved watching cartoons. Every day she would get in her comfy chair to watch all of her favorite shows. One day, she was feeling a little tired. She started to yawn and her mom noticed. + +"Time for bed, sweetheart," her mom said. + +The girl was so sad. She wanted to keep watching cartoons. + +"But it's still early," She whined. + +"No more cartoons," Her mom said. "It's time for bed. Now give me a kiss." + +The girl felt so bitter. She couldn't watch her cartoons anymore. She gave her mom a big hug and kiss, then off to bed she went. + +The next morning she woke up feeling so happy! She knew that she could watch cartoons again! So she got out of bed and made a beeline to the living room. + +"Ahhh, cartoons!" She said with a smile. + +And every day after that, she would take time to watch her favorite cartoons and have lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a dog named Rover. He was very friendly and loved to play with his friends. One day he was walking through the forest when he saw a switch. He wondered what it could do and decided to give it a buzz. + +Suddenly, his friend Bunny came hopping to him. "Rover, hurry!" she said. "We can't stay here or the big scary bear will get us!" + +Rover knew he had to act quick. He quickly grabbed the switch and hurried away with Bunny. As they ran away, the bear came closer and closer. + +Suddenly, Rover remembered the switch he had grabbed! He pressed the switch and a bright light came on. It was too bright for the bear and it frightened him away! + +Rover and Bunny were safe! They thanked the switch for rescuing them before continuing on their way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Annie. She loved playing with her doll, Rosy. Annie and Rosy were the best of friends. + +One day, Annie's Mommy gave her a special present. It was a cheap toy gun that could shoot. Annie was so excited; she eagerly asked if she could try it out. Mommy gave Annie a big hug and nodded. + +Annie carefully pointed the gun at Rosy, and pulled the trigger. The gun made a loud noise and Rosy flew across the room! + +Annie clapped her hands and shouted, "It works! It works!" + +Mommy shook her head. "Annie, you must be careful," she said. "You shouldn't shoot your doll." + +Annie nodded, and promised to never shoot Rosy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Beth. Beth was feeling very hungry. She knocked on her neighbour's door and asked, "Can you deliver me some food?" + +The nice neighbour said, "Of course, my dear! What would you like?" + +Beth replied, "I'd like some candy, please!" + +The neighbour smiled and said, "Let me get it for you!". He went inside and came back with a big, pretty shirt. He said, "I'm sorry, Beth, I don't have any candy, but here's a shirt I can deliver to you instead!" + +Beth was very excited. She grabbed the shirt and said, "Thank you! Now I won't be so hungry!" +And with that, she ran back home to show her family her new shirt. +Jenny was walking on her way to school. As she walked, she saw a mill in the distance. The mill was an old and scary looking building, but Jenny had an idea. She clapped her hands excitedly. + +Jenny said to her friend, "Let's explore the mill! It could be really fun". Her friend agreed, so together they opened the door and stepped inside. + +Inside the mill, there was a man. He seemed to be very sad, so Jenny asked him why. + +The man said sadly, "I have been living here for years and I have nowhere else to go. Please don't hurt me." + +Jenny felt compassion for the man and asked him if she could help. But the man simply said, "No, I'm sorry. Just leave the mill please and never come back!" + +So Jenny and her friend left the mill, feeling very sad. They knew that the man had nothing and there was nothing they could do to help him. They clapped as they walked away. +Once there was a little girl named Amy. She was three years old and obedient. Her favorite thing to do was to send letters to her friends. Whenever she wrote a letter, she always gave it a kiss before putting it in the envelope. + +One day, her mommy took her to the post office. Amy was so excited that she couldn't sit still. When they got to the post office, Amy was in awe of all the envelopes and stamps. Her mommy showed her how to lick the stamps and put them on the envelope. Then, her mommy put the letter in the big, red post box. + +When it was time to go home, Amy could barely contain her excitement. She had sent a letter to her grandma! On the way home, a thought popped into her head. What if her grandma loved her letter so much that she wanted to write back? + +Sure enough, a few days later, they received a bright pink envelope in their mailbox. There was a card with a picture of a bear inside. The letter said, "Dear Amy, Thank you so much for your letter. I love you and can't wait to see you soon. -Grandma." + +Amy couldn't believe it. The envelope was the best present she ever received. From then on, she always made sure to use her stamp and envelope with care, knowing her grandma would love to hear from her whenever she sent a letter. +Once upon a time there lived a humble giant. He was very big and very strong, but he was also very kind and gentle. + +One day, the giant heard a loud noise coming from the nearby woods. He went to investigate and soon he came across a small group of children playing in the forest. + +"What are you doing out here?" the giant said in a gentle voice. + +The children were scared at first, but when they saw the giant's kind face, one of the children answered, "We're playing hide and seek. Can you help us?" + +The giant smiled and said, "Sure, I'll help. The one who hides the best will win." + +The children all scattered to find the best hiding spots. After a few minutes, the giant called out, "Ready or not, here I come!" and started to search for the children. + +When he finally found one of the children, he said, "You win! You hid extremely well!" The child thanked him with a big smile and said, "Let me strike you with my sword as a prize." + +The giant laughed and said, "I can't be defeated by a sword. But you can use it to strike this tree," he said, pointing to a nearby tree. + +The child obliged and, with a few swings, the humble giant was defeated. The children cheered and ran back to the village to tell everyone of the giant +Once there was a boy named Pete. He liked to play outside. He would often play in the pine trees near his house. + +One day, Pete called for his friends. He wanted to play tag with them in the pine trees. He was sure it would be fit. + +Pete's friends came one by one. They all agreed that playing tag in the pine trees would be very fit. + +They had a lot of fun running around and playing tag. + +By the end of the day, they were exhausted, but they all agreed that playing tag in the pine trees was a perfect fit! They all hugged each other goodbye and promised to do it again soon. +In the small town, there was a popular cop named Pat. He was a friendly cop and always talked kindly to the children of the town. + +One day, Pat was walking around and saw three little kids in the park. They were discussing how to play a game. Pat stopped and said, "Hey kids, can I join you?" + +The kids were excited and said yes. Pat sat down on the ground and started playing with them. They had a lot of fun discussing the rules of the game. + +When they were done, the kids thanked Pat for playing with them. Pat smiled and said, "It was my pleasure. You three are really popular in town, you know?" The kids laughed and said goodbye. Pat watched them leave before continuing on his way. +One day, John wanted to ride his bike. He thought it would be great. But when he got on the bike, it started to rain. John was sad. He went inside and found a pan. He thought he could ride the pan instead! He tried to jump on the pan and push it like a bike. He had great fun and thought it was a great idea. + +But then the pan broke. John was very sad and cried. He could not ride the pan anymore and had to go inside. His day was not as great as he had hoped. +Ida and her mommy were in the grocery store. They saw a basket of fresh pastries and Ida's eyes lit up. "Can I have one, Mommy?" she asked hopefully. Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes!" and made a cheerful face. + +Ida took a yummy pastry and took a bite. Suddenly, she started to weep. Her mommy asked, "What's wrong, sweetheart?" Ida sniffled and said, "I want to give the rest of my pastry to my friend at school." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's so sweet of you, Ida. I'm sure your friend will be so happy when she gets the pastry." + +Ida wiped her tears away and smiled. She felt much better. She walked proudly out of the store with her mommy, and they both felt cheerful. +Molly was very excited. Her mom had given her some special scissors for her birthday. She was now allowed to use them! She grabbed the scissors and ran to the darkroom. + +In the darkroom, Molly saw lots of paper on the table. She smiled and grabbed the scissors. She started to cut the paper into pieces. + +Suddenly, her mom called out, "Molly, stop! Those are my important papers!" But it was too late. Molly had already cut all the papers. + +Molly's mom was very sad and angry. She told Molly, "You have been very naughty. You have to go to your room now!" + +Molly felt sad and knew that her special scissors wouldn't get her in trouble again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl. She loved playing in the forest. One afternoon while she was out exploring, she discovered a little axe lying in the dirt. This axe belonged to a woodcutter, who had forgotten where he had left it. + +The little girl thought it would be the perfect gift to take home to her dad. But when the woodcutter spotted her with his axe, he got very angry and yelled at her. + +The little girl was so scared she started to cry. Just then, her dad appeared from the nearby woods. He watched the whole thing unfold. + +Dad quickly noticed the woodcutter and he said, "Hey, why are you being so mean to my daughter?" The woodcutter paused for a moment and he realized the little girl was just trying to be helpful. He wiped away a tear, then said to the dad, "I'm so sorry, sir. I shouldn't have scared her like that." + +The dad smiled and said, "It's okay. You can keep your axe. That was very compassionate of you." The woodcutter felt relieved and smiled back. + +The little girl was so happy she applauded excitedly. The woodcutter and her dad both laughed and praised her for her bravery. Then, they all walked away happily ever after. +Once there was a boy named Max. He went for a walk to find a beautiful town. As he walked, he noticed an attractive town in the distance. Max started to pick up his pace and soon he was in the town. + +He looked around and saw lots of interesting things. There were roller coasters, carousel and playgrounds in the town. Max was so excited he felt like jumping. + +Then, he heard a voice calling him. + +"Hey, Max! Come quickly and pick the prettiest flower in the garden," a friend said. + +Max was so happy. He ran, picked the most attractive flower, and gave it to his friend. They laughed and enjoyed the magnificent view of the town. Max knew that he would remember this moment for a long time. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Matt. Matt loved to play outside and have fun. One day he was playing outside with his younger sister when it began to rain. It started off in just tiny drops but then it got bigger and bigger. + +Matt started to shiver and was very cold. He knew he had to go inside before the rain got even stronger. He shouted to his sister, “Let’s go inside, we have to hurry!†+ +Matt and his sister ran into the house and waited until the rain stopped. Matt looked out from the window and noticed that his toy board was stuck outside in the rain. He thought to himself, “I have to get my board, no matter what.†He asked his mom if he could go outside and get it. + +His mom said, “No, it’s too dangerous. You will get soaked in the rain.†But Matt was persistent. He put on his coat, grabbed an umbrella and said, “I will be quick, I promise!†+ +Matt ran outside and grabbed his board. He shivered as the rain kept pouring down. After a few minutes, he was back in the house with his precious board. + +The rain stopped and the sun came out. Matt and his sister played with his board, feeling happy and warm again. +One day Jimmy was walking through the park with his dad. Sitting on the bench nearest them was a little red car. Eagerly, Jimmy asked his dad if he could try out the car. + +His dad said "Yes, why not?". Jimmy got in the car and started to zoom around the park. Everyone in the park watched and laughed as he zoomed past. He could feel his cheeks getting red with embarrassment. + +Suddenly, Jimmy pulled up next to his dad and said, "Let's go to the shop!" + +His dad smiled, "Let's go and have a look!" + +Jimmy was so excited! He zoomed off towards the shop, feeling all embarrassed but also so, so happy. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers. One brother was named Mike and the other was called Sam. + +One day, Mike wanted to play with Sam. However, Sam was too busy reading boring books. Mike asked, "Why won't you play with me?". Sam replied, "I'm sorry Mike, I can't play now. I'm reading these books for school." + +Mike was sad, so he decided to surprise his brother with a treat. He quickly removed a treat from the kitchen and ran back to Sam. Mike said, "Here you go Sam! A treat for you!" + +Sam was delighted. He thanked Mike and smiled. Sam said, "Thank you Mike, this made me happy! Now let's go and play!" + +Moral of the story: Doing something thoughtful and kind even when it's difficult can make others happy! +Once upon a time there was a fierce lion. One day he was very hungry and went looking for food. He roamed through the forest in search of something to eat, but no matter what he found, it wasn't enough to satisfy him. + +On his travels, the lion happened to come across a field of cows. One of the cows had some butter tucked away and the lion spotted it. He got close to the cow, drooling at the prospect of a good meal. + +The cow, however, was not ready to give up her butter so easily. She said to the lion: + +"Please, leave me my butter! I have suffered a lot and need it for my own hunger." + +The lion, with his fierce nature, was not prepared to back down. He roared and demanded the cow to give up the butter. The cow felt she had no choice and sadly ceded the butter to the lion. + +The lion enjoyed his meal of butter and left the cow to suffer without it. In the end, his fierce nature had taken away something precious. +Adam was having a wonderful day. He was wearing his favourite tie. It was very bright and beautiful. He loved it and it made him feel so happy. + +Suddenly, the wind picked up and Adam felt the tie sticking out behind him. He gasped in embarrassment! His face was so red! He quickly reached back and tried to pull it down. + +Just then, a voice sounded from behind. It was his mom. "Why are you so embarrassed?" she asked. + +Adam replied, "My tie is sticking out! It doesn't look very nice!" + +Adam's mom smiled and said, "It looks beautiful! Don't be embarrassed. I love your tie." + +Adam felt much better and smiled at his mom. He was happy that his beautiful tie was still nicely in place. +Jessie and her dad were at a park. They looked at all the different models of bikes and Jessie really liked one. Her dad told her, "I think it would be fun for you to include this model in our bike collection." + +Jessie laughed and said, "That's funny, dad. I think it would be fun too." + +So, her dad spoke to the man who was working there and together they agreed to buy the bike. Jessie thought it was funny to see her dad walk it all the way back home! + +When they got home, Jessie proudly showed the bike to her mom. "Look at the funny model of bike I included in our collection," she said. Her mom smiled and said, "That is a great model, sweetheart." + +Jessie was so excited that she decided to go out and ride it right away. She waved goodbye to her parents and off she went. It was so much fun! +Once upon a time there were two little friends. They were called Lucy and Jack. Lucy and Jack were always excited to play together. They loved to run around, giggle and laugh. + +One day, Jack asked Lucy to his house for dinner. Lucy was very happy and enthusiastic to accept. When they arrived at Jack's house, they were greeted with a big smile by Jack's parents. + +The next day was dinner time. Jack and Lucy both behaved very well and tried their hardest to be polite and well-mannered. Jack's parents could see how much fun Lucy and Jack were having and were so proud of them both. + +After dinner, Jack and Lucy went to the park to play. It was a magical evening, with the sun setting and a cool breeze in the air. They were having so much fun that they forgot to go home until the stars were twinkling in the night sky. + +Jack's parents were very pleased with how well Jack and Lucy had behaved at dinner. They knew that the two friends had a bright future ahead of them filled with lots of enthusiastic meals and fun adventures. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to explore and always looked for new places to play. One day, she discovered a hidden cave near her house. + +Sarah was so excited about her discovery that she ran back home to tell her mom. + +"Mom! Mom! I found a hidden cave! Can I go inside to explore it?" she asked. + +Her mom replied, "Yes, but be careful and don't stay too long. It could be too hot inside." + +Sarah happily agreed and went inside. She found it was a bit dark and hot, but she carried on exploring. She saw lots of interesting things inside the cave and she couldn’t wait to tell her friends about them. + +Suddenly, a big furry bear stepped out and said, "You have spoiled my cave. I was hiding here so nobody would find me. Now you have to leave!" + +Sarah was so scared that she ran out of the cave quickly. She learnt her lesson about exploring hidden places and was extra careful from then on! +Once upon a time, there was a very big bird. Her name was Lucy. She was always looking for something to admire. + +One day, she was walking around in the forest. Suddenly, she saw a small number. She hadn't seen numbers before and it caught her eye. She saw the colourful seven and eight, and she admired them. + +Lucy flew down to the number and looked it on closely. It was quite tasty, but too small to eat. She wanted to know what the number meant so she flew up to a tree and perched. + +Then a frog hopped up to her and said: "Look at that number. It's a number I like very much. It's my lucky number!" + +Lucy was surprised. She looked at the number one more time and admired it even more. She thanked the frog and flew away. + +And ever since then, the number has always been something special to Lucy. She admires it every day and it reminds her of the tasty little number she saw that day. +Cathy and Susie giggled and clapped as they played games together. Susie had a bow and arrow. She pointed the arrow towards a tree and let go. She cheered when an apple was hit. + +She smiled and said, "My turn now". + +But Cathy shook her head, "No, that's not very nice. Please let me have a try." + +"No," said Susie, her face full of determination. "I want to show you how it's done." + +Cathy frowned, but then clapped as Susie fired a few more arrows and hit more apples. She was getting better and better. + +Suddenly, Susie's arrow flew right past the tree and landed in the mud. Cathy gasped and ran to help. Susie pouted and said, "It's stuck". + +But Cathy soon retrieved it, cleaning it and clapping as it was back in Susie's hand. + +Susie smiled and said, "Thanks. You're nice." +Once there was a little boy called Tom and he was very sad. He was feeling so miserable that he didn't feel like playing with his friends. + +One day, he decided to go for a walk. On his way, he saw a big bowl. He wanted to have a look, so he went up and touched it gently. + +Suddenly, a voice came from the bowl. "Hi there!" it said. Tom was very surprised. He looked inside the bowl and saw a small fairy, who smiled at him. + +Tom smiled back at the fairy, who introduced herself as Emma. She asked Tom why he was so miserable. + +Tom told her about all the things which had been making him sad and to try and cheer him up, Emma suggested they had a race. + +After the race, Tom's smile was back on his face and he felt much happier. He thanked Emma and they went their separate ways, both feeling much better than before they had met. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy playing in his garden. He had a board he was pushing around and he was very happy. Suddenly, he smelled something very sweet and he went to look. He saw a pretty little pond in front of him. The water in the pond looked so tasty and inviting. + +The little boy sat down at the edge of the pond and he spoke to the pond. He said, “Hello pond, can I drink your water?â€. The pond replied, “Yes, of course you can! My water is very sweet, so go ahead and drink.†+ +The little boy was so excited! He cupped his hands and scooped up some of the sweet water from the pond. He brought the water to his lips and took a sip. It was delicious! He sat at the edge of the pond for a while, drinking the sweet water, pushing his board around, and having lots of fun. + +The little boy went home with a big smile on his face. He had discovered a wonderful new place and he was very excited to go back again soon. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to wander. He liked to go for walks in the park and discover all the new sights. One day he decided to explore the pond. He walked alongside it and looked into the water but nothing really caught his eye. + +He kept walking and noticed a big mound of dirt up ahead. He thought it looked a bit silly and wanted to explore it. He started to wander around the mound, trying to figure out what to do next. Suddenly his foot hit something solid and he jumped back in surprise! + +Turned out there was a treasure buried deep underneath the mound. With one pull, a chest box came up from the ground. The little boy was so excited that he opened it right away! + +Inside were lots of silly toys and fun things. He couldn't believe his luck! From that day on he liked to wander around the park, searching for more buried treasures. +Once upon a time there was an elephant who was very humble. He was always willing to help out his friends and make sure that everyone was happy. + +One day, the elephant noticed a bird who had injured his wing. The bird was crying in pain. So the elephant used his sharp trunk to help the bird by gently picking him up and getting him to safety. + +The elephant asked the bird, "Why do you cry? Are you hurt?" + +The bird answered, "Yes I'm hurt! I hurt my wing and I can't fly anymore." + +The elephant gently nodded and said, "It's ok, I'll help you." + +The elephant then took the bird to the animal doctor and waited there until the bird was feeling better. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to be humble and help out others in need. Helping each other makes us kinder, better people. +Jane was a hard worker and today was no different. She was cleaning the garden and digging deep holes to plant flowers. The sun was shining, but it was getting hard to dig deeper. She stopped and looked down at the hole. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. "May I help?" The voice was small and came from a small inch worm next to the hole. Jane smiled. "Yes, thank you! I need to dig the hole a little deeper". + +The inch worm nodded and said, "Just watch!" Jane watched in amazement as the inch worm worked. He neatly dug the hole deeper and deeper until it was just the right size for the flowers. He said good-bye and waved as he wiggled away. + +Jane planted the flowers in the deep hole and admired her work. She smiled as she looked up at the sky and thanked the inch worm for his help. +Jack was lonely. He was playing in the park by himself and his dog was not there to keep him company. He looked around the park and saw a group of children playing on the swings and smiling. He wanted to join them, but he was too shy. + +Jack continued to gaze around the park, feeling increasingly lonely. He spotted a stray dog walking around. The dog stopped and looked at Jack. Jack smiled and waved his hand at the dog. The dog slowly came over to Jack and Jack was so happy that he wasn't alone anymore. + +The dog stayed with Jack for most of the afternoon and when it was time to go home, Jack said goodbye to the dog. The dog just stared at him and then slowly walked away. + +Jack returned home feeling very sad. He wished his new friend, the dog, could have come home with him. He was very lonely, and he would never forget that day in the park. +Once upon a time there were two little birds perched on a tree. One bird was named Ollie and the other bird was named Polly. Ollie was a smart bird and his feathers were always neatly arranged. Polly on the other hand was a bit messy. + +Ollie was trying to think of a new game to play. "I know, how about a digging game? We can look for worms in the soil." Polly disagreed. "No, that sounds too hard for me. Can we play something else?" + +Ollie thought for a moment and then said, "Let's look for tasty bugs together!" Polly was alert and excited. "Yes, that's a fun game!" she said. + +So the two birds flew around, looking for tasty bugs. When they had eaten their fill of bugs, they both sat back on the tree and became very content. And they lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a elderly man who liked to go into town every day. On this particular day, he decided to go to the store to get what he needed. + +Once there, he stopped in front of a tube filled with colorful items. He asked the store clerk what the tube held. The clerk served the man a smile and said, "It's a tube with toys! Would you like to take a look?" + +The old man eagerly examined the items in the tube, picking up a few. He decided to bring one home with him. That night, as he watched the toy in his hand, an idea came to mind. + +The old man decided to serve the tube of toys to the children in his neighborhood. He put flyers up everywhere and started telling all his neighbors about his plan. + +On the day of his event, the elderly man and his neighbors filled the street with laughter and happiness as the children played with the toys he had served them. They were so happy and thankful to the old man for his kind gesture. + +The children and their elderly friend would cherish the memory of that day forever. +Once upon a time, there was a man and a dog who lived together. + +The man wanted to take the dog for a walk. He picked up a stick and held it up for the dog to see. He said, "Raise your paw if you want to go!" + +The dog was so excited that he raised his paw right away. He wagged his tail and smiled. + +They went out on their walk. The sky was blue and the sun was shining. The man and the dog had fun all day. They ran, played and jumped. + +At the end of the day, they came back home. The man looked at the dog and said, "You were so fine on our walk!" + +The dog was so happy that he jumped up and down. Then he barked and ran around in circles! He was so happy that he never wanted to stop playing. + +The man picked up the stick and looked at his dog. He said, "We should do this again! Shall we raise our paws?" + +The dog barked and raised his paw. He knew he had made a new, fine friend. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna who loved spending time outdoors in the sunshine. One day, while she was playing outside, it started to rain and Anna had to run inside. + +Anna and her family all gathered in the living room and her mom said, “Let’s all take a shower to wash the rain away.†Anna and her little brother both ran to the bathroom, eager to get washed up. + +But the hot water wasn’t filling the shower very quickly and Anna started to get impatient. “What’s taking so long?†she whined. + +Anna’s mom looked at her and said sternly, “Anna, there are lots of people in our house now, so the water has to fill the shower for everyone. This can take some time, so be patient.†+ +Anna felt a bit embarrassed that she had been so ignorant, and slowly nodded her head. Soon enough, the hot water filled the shower and Anna and her brother both jumped in to get washed up. + +The end. +Bob was a little boy who loved asking questions. Today, he asked a special question - "Mummy, what does a nurse do?" His mum smiled, replying “A nurse sorts things out so people get better.†+ +Bob felt excited and wanted to meet a nurse. So, the next day, mum took Bob to the modern clinic. On the way there, mum told Bob all the things a nurse could help him with. Bob was filled with anticipation. + +At the clinic, Bob watched curiously as the nurse worked. She sorted out patient forms, checked temperatures and took notes. Suddenly, Bob started to feel unwell. The nurse said Bob had caught a nasty cold. She told Bob and his mum that he had to stay overnight. + +Bob was upset, but his mum promised they would come back tomorrow to get him. That night, the nurse took care of Bob and made sure he was comfortable. But sadly, despite the nurse's best efforts, Bob passed away in the morning. + +The nurse was devastated. She had sorted out so much to try to make Bob better but, in the end, it just wasn't enough. +Once upon a Wednesday, there was a little girl called Izzy. All of Izzy's friends valued her a lot because she was so kind and helpful. + +But one day, Izzy did something wrong and all her friends stopped talking to her. + +Izzy felt really sad and was sorry for what she had done. She wanted to try to make it right again and value her friendship with everyone. + +So on Saturday, Izzy invited all her friends to her house for a party. She wanted to show everyone that she valued them and that she was sorry. + +Everyone was happy except for Jack. He didn't want to come to the party and said it wasn't safe. + +"Please come to the party," said Izzy. "I promise it will be fun and that you'll be safe. Let me prove to you that I value your friendship." + +Jack finally agreed and when he arrived, he saw that Izzy had created a fun and safe environment with lots of crafts and activities. The other friends were happy to see him and soon everyone was laughing and playing games together. + +Izzy's friends now knew how much she valued them, and all of them were the best of friends again. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Max. Sam and Max liked to play together in the park by their house. + +One day they wanted to do something different, so they decided to go to the beach. When they arrived, there was an ugly tide rolling in to the shore. Sam wanted to play in the water, but Max was scared. + +"Max, don't be scared. We can turn around and go back if it's too scary," Sam said to him. + +Max thought about it and decided he would try it. So they went down to the beach and Max put his toes in the water. At first he was afraid, but soon he was having so much fun. + +They played for a long time until the tide started to turn. Sam and Max knew it was time to go home and they said goodbye to the beach. + +The moral of the story is to never be scared to try new things, but still use caution and listen to your friends. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Ben. One day Ben started to see something very special. He could see a big ice-cream truck parked on the street. It was a delicious sight! + +Ben's heart filled with joy and he couldn't wait to try the ice-cream. He raced to the truck and asked the man inside for a scoop. "It'll be one dollar," the man said. + +Ben was sad. He had no money. But then the man smiled and said "Just show me your happy face - that's payment enough!" + +Ben smiled so wide and so brightly that the man couldn't help but to give him a delicious scoop of ice-cream. Ben thanked the man and started eating it right away. "Mmmmmm," he said. It was the best ice-cream he had ever tasted! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Daisy. Daisy had a secret, but she was too scared to tell anyone. One day, Daisy's mom told her it was time to go shopping. Daisy was scared of needles, but she knew she needed one. + +When they got to the store, Daisy's mom said, "Come on, Daisy, we need to buy a needle." Daisy shook her head and felt guilty. + +On their way home, Daisy let a secret slip. "Mom," Daisy said, "I'm a little scared of needles." Her mom smiled, "Don't worry, sweetheart. You don't need to be scared. You are strong, no matter what." + +The next day, Daisy got up early and went to the store. She took a deep breath and bought the needle. Daisy was nervous, but excited to get it done. + +When she got home, she took the needle out of the box and set it on the table. She looked at it for a moment and took a deep breath. Then, Daisy bloomed. She felt so brave and strong. She had conquered her fear! +Mommy was driving in the car, but it was very boring. +"Mommy, can we spin?" asked the little girl. + +Mommy chuckled. "Sure, we can spin!" +They drove around in circles, faster and faster. The little girl squealed with laughter. + +When they stopped spinning, Mommy said it was time to get out of the car. The little girl was sad to leave, but she had an idea. + +She ran around and around and around, faster and faster until she was very dizzy. Mommy laughed and said it was time to wrap up the fun. + +The little girl took one last spin, and then held onto Mommy's hand. They went home feeling happy and excited, spinning around in their imagination. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Annabel. She was three years old, and she loved to perform! + +One day, her mom gave her a brand new pink helmet to wear whenever she wanted to perform. When Annabel saw it, she was so excited! + +Annabel put her helmet on and ran outside. All of her friends were there, performing different tricks on their bikes. + +Annabel said, "Look at my helmet! It's pink!" +Annabel's friends all cheered and praised her helmet. + +Then, Annabel started to perform her own tricks. She loved showing off her new pink helmet and her amazing skills. Everyone was so amazed by her performance! + +When it was time to go home, Annabel said goodbye to her friends and put on her pink helmet for the ride home. + +Annabel never forgot her special pink helmet and all the amazing times she had performed with it. +The sun was shining and two little frogs were hopping around the pond. Suddenly, a tour popped out of the bushes. The frogs were shocked! The tour was huge and it looked very scary. + +The two frogs wanted to go away but the tour slowly crept closer to them. They slowly backed away, both feeling very guilty. + +The tour stopped right in front of them and a giant eye appeared in the middle of it. The frogs felt very scared and backed away even more. In a big loud voice the eye said, "There is no escape from my tour. I'm here to catch you." + +And with that, the tour disappeared as quickly as it had appeared. The two little frogs were never seen again. They were lost forever in the scary tour. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Kola and Penelope. They would go on all sorts of adventures together. One day, Kola told Penelope about a special place. + +“Let’s go,†said Kola. + +So, off they went. + +When they arrived, Kola and Penelope were standing in front of a big balancing rock. Kola and Penelope had to balance on top of the rock. + +Kola said, “This is so fun!†+ +Penelope thought for a second, “I have an idea. Let’s put our salads on the rock and balance them.†+ +Kola thought it was a thoughtful idea. So, they put the salads on the rock and tried to balance them. + +“We did it!†said Kola as they were both successful at balancing their salads. + +Kola and Penelope laughed as they enjoyed their salads while balancing on the rock. They knew they had made a special memory together. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Eric and Sam. They both wanted to do something fun together. + +Eric had a great idea. He said “Let’s have a competition to see who can send the most orders!†+ +Sam smiled. “That sounds like fun!†he said. + +So the two friends sent their orders. Eric was very fast and he sent lots of orders. Sam was slower but tried his best. + +When the orders had all been sent, the two friends counted them. Eric had sent more orders than Sam! Eric was very proud of his competitive skills. + +Sam wasn’t worried though. He said “That was fun. Let’s do it again tomorrow!†+ +Eric and Sam smiled and agreed. Together, they had a lot of fun! +Mama scolded Tim as he was slapping the tiny kitten. "No, Tim! That's not nice!" Mama said. Tim was very impatient and he did not want to stop playing. He kept trying to grab the kitten but the kitten ran away. + +Mama looked sternly at Tim and said in a loud voice, "Tim, you must stop slapping the kitten and be nice." Tim was very sad and started to cry. Mama said, "Oh, come on now. Don't cry. I'll give you a hug." + +Mama hugged Tim and said, "You must be kind to the kitten and be gentle. Okay?" Tim nodded and promised not to slap the kitten again. + +Mama smiled and gave Tim a big kiss on his forehead. Then she said, "Now, let's go give the kitten some food. That should make him happy!" + +And so, Tim and Mama took care of the kitten and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Josh and Lucy. Josh wanted to surprise Lucy so he attached a necklace to a funny looking tree. When Lucy came over she was very surprised. She said, "Wow, what is this necklace attached to the tree for?". Josh said, "It's for you! I wanted to surprise you!" Lucy asked, "But how did you attach it? Its so high up." Josh smiled and said, "A nosy bird helped me. He came and perched on my shoulder and flew up to attach the necklace to the tree." Lucy smiled. She said, "Thank you Josh. I love my surprise!" Josh and Lucy hugged each other and they spent the rest of the day playing and having fun. +Jill was worried. She was going to visit her granny, who lived in an unknown town, but she did not know how to get there alone. She had never been to her granny's before. + +Her mum saw her worry and suggested that she take her pup, Snowy, with her, as Snowy knew the way. Jill was so surprised and asked "really, Snowy knows the way?". Mum said, "Yes, he does. He knows the way, because he was been there with us before". + +Jill was still a little worried, but her mum encouraged her and said, "Don't worry, Snowy will look after you. Here, put this collar on him to show people that he's with you". + +Jill put on the collar and as soon as she did, Snowy trotted off. She smiled and ran after him, feeling much more brave and excited. + +Snowy kept her safe throughout the journey, until they had finally reached her Granny's house in the unknown town. Jill hugged Snowy tightly and thanked him for being such a wonderful companion. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lizzy. She really liked to play. + +One day, she found a box of chalk. She was so excited that she split it open. When she did, a little monster came out! He was tiny and very playful. + +The monster said to Lizzy, "Let's play hide and seek!" + +Lizzy was a little bit scared, but then she realized that the monster was friendly. She agreed to play with him. + +They ran around the house, hiding and seeking each other. Everywhere Lizzy looked, she found the chalk scattered on the floor. + +Soon, she found the monster and laughed with joy. The monster had hidden inside one of the boxes of chalk! + +The two of them were so happy playing together that they didn't want the game to end. + +Lizzy and the little monster were the best of friends from then on. They played together all the time, and the chalk reminded them of how they had first met. +Once there was a young boy named Sam who was playing in the park. He was happy and running in the grass. Suddenly he saw a thin umbrella in the sky. It was strange and he wanted to know what it was. He stopped and stared at it. Then he started to walk towards it. + +As Sam got closer to the umbrella, he noticed it was held up by a rope. He wanted to get closer and see what was under it. He reached out to touch it but he could not reach it. He was too small. + +He got frustrated and angry at the umbrella. He yelled at it and tried to reach it, but he could not get any closer. Sam began to cry as he looked at the thin umbrella that he could not touch. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and knocked the umbrella away. Sam was so surprised and smiled. He had finally beaten the umbrella and he was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and she loved to dream. She would think of the biggest, most magical things she could imagine when she dreamt. One day, Lucy saw a sparkly, pretty birdcage in the park. She wanted it so badly and it made her dream of owning it. + +"Mommy, can I have it please?" she asked her mom. Her mom smiled and said "I'm sorry, Lucy. That birdcage is too expensive for us. We can't afford it." Lucy was embarrassed and looked away as she wiped away a tear from her eye. + +But then her mom had an idea. She said "Lucy, let's make you a dream birdcage. We can use paper, glue, sparkly paint and old boxes. It will be even better than the one in the park!" + +Lucy was so excited and together she and her mom created the most beautiful dream birdcage. She was so proud when she showed it off to everyone. + +From then on, Lucy kept dreaming of the most beautiful things her imagination could think of. And her mom kept helping make her dreams come true. +Once upon a time there was a loyal dog. His name was Tim. He liked to spread joy among his friends. He used to do something special every day. + +One day, Tim’s owner took him to the vet for an exam. The vet said that Tim had to stay overnight. Tim was sad but he stayed loyal. + +The next day, the vet told Tim's owner the news. Tim was sick and he had only one day left to live. Tim's owner was very sad. Tim was very loyal, but the sickness was spreading. + +The loyal dog knew what the vet said and Tim said goodbye to his friends. He spread love and comfort until the end. With a heavy heart, everyone said goodbye to their loyal friend. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy bear. The bear was walking down a path and heard a noise. He stopped and looked around. He spotted a structure in the distance. + +The bear slowly walked up to the structure. Inside, he found a little bunny trapped underneath. He gasped and said, "What happened?" + +The bunny replied, "I was looking for food, but I couldn't find any. I was stuck here for a long time." + +The bear was determined to rescue the bunny. He worked hard to free the little bunny. But just as the bunny was almost free, the structure began to shake and fall apart. + +The bear yelled, "Run, little bunny!" But it was too late. The structure collapsed and both the bear and the bunny were hurt. They were never able to escape. The bear and bunny were stuck underneath the structure until the end of their days. +Once upon a time, there was a brown bear named Barry. One day, Barry went out for a walk in the woods. He was walking around, when he spotted a label on the ground. Barry bent over to pick it up and noticed that it had his name on it! Barry was so surprised that he dropped it. + +Then, he heard a voice. "That's mine!" it said. Barry looked up and saw a squirrel. The squirrel said, "I dropped that label earlier, and it has my name on it too. Can I have it back?" + +Barry was confused, but he decided to hand the label back to the squirrel. The squirrel smiled and said, "Thanks! I'm really glad I found it." + +Barry and the squirrel said goodbye, and then Barry continued his walk. He was so happy that he found the label, and that he could help the squirrel too. +Once upon a time, there was an eager little bird. The bird wanted to visit far away places, but it had never flown more than a few feet at a time. + +One day, the bird was sitting in its nest when it noticed a shiny wire. The wire ran to a distant place. The bird wondered what was at the end of it. + +The bird decided to fly and follow the wire. As it flew, the wire gave the bird something to hold onto as it flew further and further away. + +At the end of the wire was a tall building. The bird was able to fly up and look inside. It saw lots of people providing food to those who didn't have any. The bird was happy that it had followed the wire and learned that when it provided help it could make a difference. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Violet. She was three years old and loved everyday of her life. One day, Violet was playing in her garden when something incredibly colorful caught her eye. She hopped over to it and found a small box, carefully sealed up. Violet knew that if she was going to see what was inside, she was going to have to release the box. So she used her hands to carefully open it up. Inside the box was a whole world of color! There were toys in all different shapes and sizes, all so bright and tidy. + +Violet was so excited and started picking up the toys and putting them around her. She turned to her mom and said, "Mom! Will you play with me now?" Her mom smiled, knelt down next to her and said, "Yes, of course I'll play with you." They had so much fun playing with all the toys, making up stories and having adventures. Together, they enjoyed the release of the colorful box even more. +Geron had a big choice to make. He had to choose between two things. One was a big, fat turkey. The other was a boring bowl of mashed potatoes. + +Geron thought about it and thought about it. Finally, he chose the big, fat turkey! It looked so juicy and tasty - much better than the boring mashed potatoes. + +Geron ran over to the kitchen table and picked up his big, fat turkey. He quickly ate all of it and was so happy. It was the best choice he ever made. + +From then on, Geron always chose the big, fat turkey every time! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was three years old and he was very happy. One day, he wanted to marry someone. + +He asked his mom, "Mom, can I marry?" + +His mom laughed and said, "No, Tom. That's too long for you. Wait until you are older." + +Tom couldn't wait that long, so he went to find something that was as small as he was. He stumbled upon a inchworm. He thought this was perfect. + +Tom got down on his knees and said, "Will you marry me?" + +The inchworm was very surprised and said, "Yes! I'll marry you." + +Tom was so excited. He hugged the inchworm, who was only a long inch. They hugged for a long time and then decided to go for a walk. They held hands as they slowly walked to the park together. + +Tom and the inchworm got married that day and were very happy. They spent the rest of their days walking hand-in-hand and telling each other stories of their adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. He flew and flew until he found the perfect nest. He was very happy and moved in. But then, one day, another bird arrived. He was bigger and demanded that the small bird move from the nest. The small bird was sorry, but he did not want to leave. The bigger bird did not like this and became very angry. He threatened to peck the small bird out if he stayed. But the small bird would not leave. So the bigger bird flew away in a huff. But he promised he'd be back. And he was. He flew in with five other big birds and they forced the small bird out of his nest. He was heartbroken and flew away. The small bird never found a new nest. He flew and flew until he was far away, and he was never seen again. +Mum and Lizzie went on a walk. "Look, Lizzie," said Mum. Lizzie opened her eyes wide, and then she saw the pretty flowers. She waved at them, and they blew in the wind. + +"Shall we pick a flower for Grandma?" asked Mum. Lizzie nodded, and she quickly picked the prettiest one. + +Then they went to the park. Lizzie and Mum saw an open gate at the other side. +"Shall we go in?" asked Mum. +"Yes," said Lizzie, and they walked through the gate. + +Inside the park were lots of things to do. Lizzie saw a slide and she ran to it and waved as she went down it. Then she went to the swings and waved as she went higher and higher. It was so much fun! + +Mum and Lizzie waved goodbye to the park and went on their way home. Lizzie was so happy she couldn't stop smiling. What a lovely day it had been! +Once upon a time there was a stubborn lumberjack. Every day he was out in the forest, trying to cut down some lumber. + +One day, the lumberjack went out to get some lumber and suddenly he heard a noise. He paused and looked around. It was coming from a little bird. The bird had gotten stuck in some thick vines and was trying to get free, without luck. + +The lumberjack paused and stared at the bird for a while, he did not feel like helping it. He was being very stubborn. He just stood there, not wanting to help the little bird. + +Then, he heard the bird plea for help. Feeling sorry for the little bird he decided to help it. He cut down the vines and set the bird free. The bird thanked him and flew away. + +The lumberjack smiled and continued to work. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved books. She was only three years old, but already she loved to read. One day, she asked her mom, “Can I go to the library?†+ +Her mom smiled. “Yes, you can,†she said. + +So the little girl went to the library. When she got there, she was so excited! The library was full of books. There were stories about animals, and stories about families, and stories about going on adventures. + +The little girl chose a few books and took them to a corner of the library. She was so creative! She made up stories just by looking at the pictures. She became so happy! + +The little girl was so excited that she stayed at the library until it closed. When she was walking home, she couldn't stop thinking of all the stories she had made up that day. +Once upon a time there was a musician. He played in a very big hall every night. He loved to see the people dancing and laughing together. + +The musician had one special friend. His friend was brown and big. Every night he followed the musician to the hall. + +One night the musician saw his friend with a special box. Inside the box were lots of questions. The musician asked the friend what was inside the box. The friend answered that it was a box of questions. + +The musician asked if he could answer the questions. The friend said yes. So the musician used his music to answer all the questions. He played some happy tunes and some sad ones too. + +Everyone in the hall was amazed by the musician's answers. They all clapped and cheered. From then on the musician was known as the Master Musician of Questions. +Jackie and her mum went to the park. It was fun! They spent time looking at the view. There were trees and flowers and birds. Jackie liked seeing the cute animals. + +They had a snack together. Jackie ate the yummy cheese and crackers. Then they went for a slow walk around the park. Jackie liked taking her time and looking at all the things she could see. + +They passed the lake and watched the ducks swimming. Then Jackie saw something really exciting - a small train! She sang out loud with pleasure. + +At the end of the day, Mum said it was time to go home. Jackie had spent a lovely day in the park. She smiled and said goodbye to all the things she had seen. +Once there was a small boy named Bill. He had short, messy hair and loved to play. One day he heard a noise coming from outside. He followed it and it was a tiny blue bird. The bird had a bossy way about it, which made Bill laugh. + +The bird said to follow him and Bill did. They traveled through the woods and past a windmill until they reached a dusty old barn. The bird chirped happily and said something about a surprise. + +Bill entered the barn and found a horse eating hay. The horse was very bossy, but the bird said the horse would be Bill's friend. Bill was scared at first, but he slowly got to know the horse and they became good friends. + +The bird watched it all and said goodbye. Bill thought that was a little strange, but thanked the bird for leading him to the surprise. Bill and the horse enjoyed playing games together and even though the horse was bossy, Bill liked it. +Once upon a time there was a gifted girl called Sue. Sue was always mixing things together to see what she could make. + +One day Sue decided to mix honey. She opened the jar of honey and poured it into a bowl. After mixing it for a few minutes she looked at the result. + +"What do you think I've made?" she asked Mum. + +Mum looked at the sweet mixture and smiled. + +"It looks delicious Sue," she said. "Shall we put it in a jar and keep it?" + +Sue nodded and together they put her special honey mix into a jar so they could enjoy it whenever they wanted! +Once there was a girl named Chloe. She was very excited for the day because she had a surprise for her. She got a funny letter in the mail. It said that she had won something special! She was so excited she couldn't believe it. + +Chloe decided to open the letter and see what she had won. She opened the letter and saw lots of toys. She was so excited that she jumped up and down. She could hardly believe she had won all of them! + +Chloe spent the whole day playing with her new toys. She was so happy she couldn't stop smiling. She made them into a castle and played pretend games with them. She laughed and giggled as she made funny stories. It was so much fun. + +Chloe was so happy that she won. She had been so lucky and now she had a house full of fun toys. And now she had lots of fun stories to tell her friends. She was so excited that she had won. +Once upon a time there was a 3 year old boy named David. He was playing outside when he heard a loud noise. He looked around to see what it was, and there stood a big truck supplying vegetables! + +He wanted to get a closer look, so he ran over to the truck to see what was in it. Inside there were piles of carrots, potatoes, and even apples! + +He got so excited that he started to shout, "Wow! Wow!" + +Just then, the driver yelled out, "Hey! Be careful! You almost broke my tooth!" + +David stopped and looked up at the driver. He said, "I'm sorry. I was just so excited I didn't mean to be so loud." + +The driver smiled and said, "That's okay. You can have an extra carrot if you agree to stay away from the truck and be quiet next time." + +David agreed and took an extra carrot home. He had learned his lesson and knew never to be too loud when he saw something interesting. +Once there was a girl called Clara who lived in a house. She was very patient and never teased by the other children. One day, the children in her neighbourhood started to tease Clara. It made her very sad and she cried. + +But then, her kind neighbour came to her house. He said to Clara, "You're such a patient person. Don't be sad. I'm sure the other children will stop teasing you soon." + +Clara smiled and thanked him. And indeed, the children soon stopped teasing her. Clara was delighted and from then onwards, she and her kind neighbour became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lilly was getting ready for a fun day. She was very excited because she was going to wear her favorite costume. + +Her mummy said, “Come on, Lilly - let’s go and enjoy the day!†So, Lilly put on her costume and they went out. + +On the way to the park, they ran into Lilly’s friend Kailee. Lilly said, “Kailee, come to the park with us - it’s going to be fun.†+ +Kailee replied, “No, thank you. My mummy said I can’t come because it costs too much money.†+ +Lilly was very sad. She said, “That’s not fair! Everyone should be able to enjoy the day.†+ +But it was too late. Lilly and her mummy went to the park, but Lilly didn’t enjoy it - she kept thinking about her little friend, Kailee, who couldn’t join them. +Once upon a time there was a small, fragile bird named Jay. He lived on top of a hill near the harbor. Every day he liked to fly around the harbor, looking for his friends and asking them how they were doing. + +One day Jay was feeling lonely, so he decided to fly to the harbor and look for his friends. But when he got there, he realized that the harbor was empty. He started to worry until he saw an old man praying nearby. + +Jay flew down to the old man and asked, "What are you doing?" + +The old man smiled and said, "I'm praying, my friend. When I pray I'm asking God to help me be kind and brave in times of need. We all need to pray sometimes." + +Jay thought about the old man's words for a moment and then said, "Thank you. I think I'll pray too." + +So Jay spread his wings and opened his small heart to heaven. He prayed for the strength and courage to carry on and keep looking for his friends. + +The moral of this story is that when times are tough, you should always pray for strength and courage. Not only will God give you the strength and courage you need, but it will also help to remind you that you are never alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Claire. Claire wanted to explore the world but was afraid. She felt frustrated and worried. + +One day, Claire heard a voice coming from a small hole in the fence. It said, "Come to the woods, Claire. There is something wonderful to see." + +Claire was hesitant, but she was also curious. She bravely ventured into the woods, and found a big cobweb. In the cobweb, she saw the most colourful bug. + +The bug said, "I have something special to tell you." + +Claire was very excited. "What is it?" she asked eagerly. + +The bug replied, "I can make your wishes come true. All you have to do is close your eyes and make a wish. It will come true!" + +Claire was overjoyed and was no longer frustrated. She closed her eyes, thought of all the wonderful things she wanted to explore and wished with all her might. When she opened her eyes, the cobweb was gone and the bug was no longer there. + +Claire smiled and knew that her wish had come true. She was ready to explore the world. +Once upon a time there was a little puppy called Rusty. She was so excited for today because it was her birthday! She had a bright red velvet bow around her neck which made her feel really special. + +As Rusty was running around in the garden, she heard a voice. "Rusty, do you dare run around the garden three times?" she heard her mommy say. Rusty thought that this sounded like so much fun so she began running. She raced around the garden three times and then jumped up in the air! + +Afterwards, she heard clapping coming from her mommy. "Wow Rusty, you were so brave to do that! Are you ready for your special birthday surprise now?" she said. Rusty wagged her tail and jumped around in excitement! + +"Happy Birthday!" said her mommy. She handed Rusty a brand new squeaky toy ball. Rusty immediately dropped it and began to play with it. She had so much fun! + +Rusty was very excited to have some extra fun on her birthday. And she was extra proud of herself for daring to run around the garden three times. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was only 3 years old and he loved to read. Every day his parents would encourage him to read a book. + +One day, Jack's parents gave him a big and thoughtful gift. It was a shiny new book! Jack was so excited he could hardly contain himself. + +"Do you want to read it now?" asked his mother. + +Jack smiled and nodded his head. His father came over and sat nearby. + +"Remember to take your time," encouraged his father. "You'll learn so much, if you read it slowly." + +Jack looked up at him and nodded again. He opened the book and began to read. He was so happy and he couldn't stop smiling. + +Jack's parents stayed close, watching him as he read. They were so proud of him and every few minutes would encourage him with a smile or a pat on the back. + +Jack felt loved and cared for. He knew his parents would always be there to support him. +Once upon a time there was a fierce tiger who lived in a deep and dark cave. The tiger did not like the cave and wanted to go outside to play. One day, as the tiger was walking outside, it saw a beautiful sky and noticed the sun was shining. The tiger felt so happy it started to roar and said, “Look at the beautiful sky! It’s so bright!†+ +Suddenly, another animal came out of a nearby bush. It was a pink, fluffy bunny. The tiger was so surprised, it almost forgot about the sun shining. The bunny saw the tiger with wide eyes, and said, “Who are you? You look scary!†+ +The tiger saw that the bunny was scared and he smiled. He said, “I'm not scary. My name is Tommy and I love sugar. Do you like sugar?†The bunny nodded happily and said, “I love sugar!†Then the two new friends looked up to the sky, and enjoyed watching the sun shine together. They were so happy, they forgot all their fears. +One day, a little boy named Ben was playing with his toys in the garden near the garage. He was having so much fun that he didn't even hear his mom calling him for lunch. Then, suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was coming from the garage. Ben cautiously went to investigate and saw that his dad was trying to build something. Unfortunately, his dad had accidentally broken it. + +"Oh no, I messed up!", yelled Ben's dad, frustrated. + +"It's ok, daddy. I can help you fix it!", Ben said, determined. He was a very bossy little boy and he loved to be in charge. + +Ben and his dad worked together to fix what was broken. A few hours later, they had finally finished. Ben's dad was so proud of him. + +"Good job Ben. You were really bossy and that was great!", said Ben's dad, giving him a big hug. + +From then on, Ben's dad always let him help with the garage when something needed to be broken or fixed. They were an unbeatable team! +Once upon a time there was a lonely oyster. He lived by himself on a beautiful beach. Each day, he would watch the waves splash against the shore and the other oysters in the sea. He longed to make friends, but he was too shy. + +One day, a beautiful mermaid came to the beach. She saw the lonely oyster and said: +"Hello! Would you like to come and explore the beach with me? I'm sure we can find lots of fun!" +The oyster was so excited. He said: "Yes, please!" + +The mermaid stayed with the oyster all day. They looked for shells, swam in the water and made lots of new friends. The lonely oyster was so happy to have a friend to play with. + +At the end of the day, the mermaid hugged the oyster and said goodbye. +"I'll be back tomorrow!" she said. +The oyster smiled and waved goodbye. He was no longer lonely. +Once upon a time there was a big, big palace. It was really big and really pretty. Inside the palace there was a girl who wanted to use everything inside. But she was scared, she was ashamed. + +So she asked her mummy and daddy if she could use any of the things. They said no and told the girl that she had to wait until she was bigger. But the girl wanted to use them now. + +The girl had an idea. She decided to sneak into the palace by herself. She didn't tell her mummy and daddy. She tip-toed through the palace and had lots of fun using everything. + +But then something bad happened. She got lost in the palace and couldn't find her way out. She was scared and she was ashamed. But finally she found the door and went back home. + +Mummy and daddy were very happy to see her, but then she had to tell them that she had gone into the palace by herself. + +The girl was very ashamed and she was sorry for using the palace without asking. But mummy and daddy said that it was ok and that she could use the palace whenever she wanted. +Once upon a time, two best friends named Susie and Ryan went on an adventure. They wanted to explore the woods and find something new. They packed a bag with some snacks, water and a map. + +Susie and Ryan read the map and saw that there was a special point marked. “This must be the place we’re looking for,†said Susie. + +Ryam agreed, but wondered how they were going to get there. “Let’s ask this dependable bear, he will know the way,†Ryan said. + +Susie and Ryan waved to the bear and he stopped to greet them. They asked about the point on the map. The bear thought for a moment, and then said, “Follow the path, it will remain the same. Just keep walking, it won't change.†+ +Susie and Ryan smiled, thanked the bear and followed the path. After a long walk, they found the special point. Susie and Ryan celebrated their success and enjoyed their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max was three years old and very curious. He saw a round object on the ground, and went over to investigate. It was an adorable puppy, and it immediately ran up to Max and licked him. Max was very surprised, but he also instantly recognized that the puppy was friendly. Max gave the puppy a big hug, and the puppy snuggled up to him. + +Max couldn't believe his luck. He'd always wanted a pet, and this puppy had just showed up out of nowhere. + +"What's your name?" asked Max. + +The puppy just wagged its tail happily and barked a few times. Max laughed, and said "I don't know what that means, but I'm sure that's your name!" And so, Max and the adorable puppy became best friends. +Once there was a little girl named Sandy who loved to explore the forest. Today, she wanted to go on a special picnic. She grabbed her basket and headed out the door. + +Sandy's mommy lead her to the forest. As they walked through, Sandy saw many harmless animals like bunnies and birds. She was so excited to be here! Soon, they reached a sunny spot in the forest and Sandy knew it was the perfect place for a picnic. + +Sandy and her mommy spread out a big blanket and started unpacking the basket. There were delicious sandwiches, apples and oranges, and lots of other treats! Sandy was so happy that her mommy had made a special picnic for her. + +They enjoyed their picnic together in the forest and Sandy spent a lot of time playing in the sun but soon it was time to head home. As they left, Sandy knew she would never forget her special picnic in the forest. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Jack and Jill. They loved to play together, every single day. + +One sunny morning, Jack asked Jill, "Where do you want to play today?" + +Jill smiled and said, "Let's play with my tire!" + +So, Jack and Jill went to a field with Jill's tire. They had so much fun, running around and showing it different places. They even took turns spinning around and around. + +When they were done playing, they stopped to take a break. They sat in the sun and it felt warm. + +Jill said, "This was so much fun! Thank you for showing me my tire, Jack!" + +Jack smiled and said, "Anytime, Jill. Now let's go get some ice cream!" +Once upon a time, there was a kind and gentle queen. She wanted to help people, so she allowed her subjects to do whatever made them most happy. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the castle with a very special request. She said to the queen, "I want to make birds out of paper!" + +The queen smiled and said, "That sounds like a wonderful idea! You may do whatever makes you happy.†+ +Lily thanked the queen and ran off happily with her paper. She found a quiet spot in a nearby garden and began to fold the paper into shapes. Suddenly, she spotted a sparrow flying across the sky and smiled. + +The queen watched from the castle window and felt a deep happiness in her heart. She knew she had made the right decision by allowing Lily to be creative. Everyone was calm and content. + +The queen smiled to herself, knowing that she had created a peaceful kingdom. +Once upon a time there was a bad man. He was very angry. He wanted to steal something, so he took a helicopter. The helicopter flew up high into the sky. + +The bad man was in the helicopter, flying away. Suddenly, a policeman saw the bad man. He was driving in his police car. He was angry too. He wanted to stop the bad man from stealing. + +The policeman drove his car very fast. He raced after the helicopter. The policeman caught up with the helicopter. He stopped the bad man and the bad man put his hands in the air. + +The policeman said: 'You can't steal things!' The bad man did not say anything. He was very sorry. + +The policeman took the bad man back to the ground and put him in jail. The bad man knew he must not steal anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to go for a walk. He put on his shoes and grabbed his little purse. He marched out of his house and onto the street. + +As he marched, he saw a lady walking in front of him. He shouted, excited, "Hello! Where are you going?" + +The lady smiled and said, "I'm out walking. It's a very normal thing to do." + +The little boy looked around. He saw trees, squirrels and lots of colorful flowers. He said to the lady, "It's so pretty here, let's march together!" + +The lady thought this was a great idea. The two of them continued marching together. The little boy asked the lady questions and they laughed and smiled. + +They marched around the neighborhood. After a while, they got back to the little boy's house. He thanked the lady and waved goodbye. The lady waved back, happy that she had the chance to share this special march with the little boy. +The day was hot, and the little girl was feeling very comfortable. She was sitting outside in her garden, enjoying the sunshine. She heard a noise and looked up. Someone was knocking on the door. When she opened it, she saw that it was her friend, holding a shiny red fork in their hand. + +Her friend asked her to play with them, and the little girl was so excited. They decided to play a game. The girl's friend said they should make a lock together. They found some pieces of wood and used the fork to put the pieces together. They made the lock and the little girl felt so proud. + +When the game was finished, the little girl said goodbye to her friend and thanked them for coming. The little girl was very happy that she had had a comfortable day outside in her garden, enjoying the sunshine and making her own lock with her friend. +Once upon a time there was a car. The car had an engine inside. The engine was very powerful, and it made the car go really fast. + +One day, the car was ready to race. It was all fueled up and its engine was running smoothly. Everyone was excited to see how fast the car could go. + +The race began, and the car zoomed off down the track. The engine was roaring! It was going so fast! + +The car passed the finish line and it won the race! Everyone cheered and yelled, "Yay!" + +The car stopped and a little girl stepped out. She smiled and said, "It was so great! Thanks for making my car so safe and fast!" +One day, a powerful elephant was walking in the forest. He saw a lime on the ground. He decided to display the lime in his trunk. + +Suddenly, a little duck appeared in front of him. She said, "I saw the lime first. Can I have it?" + +The elephant replied, "No! I found the lime and I'm displaying it in my trunk." + +The little duck saw how powerful the elephant was and she knew she couldn't take the lime away. So she pouted and said, "Fine, it's yours." + +The elephant was happy and he said, "Thank you! I'm going to take this lime home and enjoy it. Goodbye!" + +The elephant walked away with the lime in his trunk, leaving the little duck behind. She wanted the lime, but she was content with the knowledge that the elephant was going to enjoy it. She smiled and said goodbye. +Once upon a time there were two brothers. They lived together in the same bedroom. + +One day, the older brother wanted to share his toy car with his younger brother. He asked him, "Do you want to share my car?". + +But the younger brother shook his head and said, "No, I don't want to share it!". The older brother was sad and angry, so he took the car away. + +The older brother decided to leave the bedroom and find a dry place outside to play with his car. +The younger brother felt bad and started to cry. + +After a while, the older brother came back into the bedroom, carrying the car. He said to his little brother, "It's OK, I want to share it with you". + +The two brothers hugged and shared the toy car together under the dry sun. They were very happy to be sharing their toy together. + +The end. +Bob was an intelligent boy. He was only three years old, but he was very bright. One day, Bob was playing in the living room when he slipped on the carpet. He split his head open on the corner of the coffee table and suddenly got very scared. + +Bob's mom heard the noise and came running into the room. She held his head and said, "What happened, Bob?" Bob tried to speak, but he was so frightened that no words would come out. + +Mom quickly called for help and Bob was taken to the hospital. The doctors tried hard to keep Bob safe, but in the end he had a bad accident. Bob's head was split open and he died that night. + +Bob's mom was so sad and she was angry at the carpet. She wished that the carpet was not so slippery, so that Bob would never have slipped. +Once there was a kind girl named Ella. One day, she was walking through a beautiful landscape. She saw a nosy fox who was looking around. Ella smiled and waved and the fox laughed. Ella found it so funny that she laughed too. They laughed together and kept walking around the landscape. Ella thought it was so fun and could not stop giggling. The nosy fox followed them, still laughing. They walked until the sun went down and then they said goodbye. As they said goodbye they both laughed and waved, and then Ella went home. +Once upon a time, there were two good friends, Tommy and Sarah. Tommy wanted to show Sarah something amazing that he had found. He showed her a cube, but Sarah refused to look at it. "That's too unusual, I'm scared," she said. + +Tommy was very sad and he didn't know what to do. But then he had a great idea. He smiled at Sarah and said, "I know, let's pretend the cube is something else. What do you want it to be?" + +Sarah thought for a moment and decided that she wanted the cube to be a gift from a magical land. The two friends had a wonderful time, pretending the cube was a very special gift from a secret land. + +The moral of this story is that if you want to share something special with your friends, try to understand how they feel and be helpful to them. If you make sure they feel safe, they will be more open to what you have to show them. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jenny. She wanted to find something to do, so she went searching around her house. + +Suddenly, Jenny saw a package on the counter. She asked her mom what was inside the package. + +"It's something cool!" her mom said. "Let's cook it!" + +So Jenny and her mom opened the package and prepared all the ingredients. Jenny helped her mom mix all the ingredients together and soon delicious smells were wafting through the kitchen. + +After a few minutes, Jenny's mom said "It's ready!" She put the delicious food on the table and Jenny couldn't wait to eat it. + +They all began to eat, and with each bite, Jenny smiled and said "Yummy!" She had made something cool and it was delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Ellie. Ellie loved running and playing games. + +Whenever Ellie had a minute, she would run up and down the big hill near her house. One day, her mom said, "Ellie, why don't you go and see what's at the top of the hill?" + +Ellie ran to the top of the hill. When she got there, something amazing happened. She spotted a big box with a note on it. The note said, "This is for you, Ellie!" + +Ellie opened the box and found lots of presents inside. She was so excited, she couldn't believe it. Her Mom had given her all of these amazing gifts! + +Ellie's day was made even more special because of the gift her Mom had given her. She decided to run up the hill every day, to see if there were any more surprise gifts waiting for her. +Once upon a time there was a perfect little kitten. She was very curious, always exploring and looking for new places to play. One day she went on an adventure and found a beautiful spot under a big tree. She decided to stay there, resting in the cool shade. + +Nearby, a young girl saw the kitten and was delighted. She ran over to take a closer look and said, "Hello, little kitten! Would you like to come and play with me?" + +The kitten stayed very still and looked around to make sure it was safe. Then she nudged the little girl's hand with her soft, furry head. The girl giggled and scooped the little kitten up into her arms. + +It was the perfect day for a perfect friendship to begin. From then on, the little girl and her new furry friend stayed together everywhere they went. +Once there was a little boy called Jack. He loved playing football; he was very loyal to the game. One day he was playing football in the garden with his friends. He asked his mom for a drink of water and she gave him a big jug and said, "Pour it in the cup on the table." + +So Jack grabbed the jug, and with all his strength, he poured the water into the cup. But he was too strong and water spilled everywhere! + +His mom said, "Jack, be more gentle when you pour!" + +Jack smiled and said, "I will be more gentle, mom, so that I don't have to stop playing football!" + +His mom smiled, happy that her son was loyal to the game and promised to be gentle when he poured. +Once upon a time there lived a 3-year-old named Amy. She loved to explore and never wanted to stay in one place for too long. One day, she decided to head to the park to play. + +On her way to the park, she noticed a lot of people driving around in their cars, a lot of noise and flashes of light. Amy was a bit scared but excited at the same time; it was her first time ever seeing so much traffic. + +When Amy finally arrived at the park, she was in awe of all the hidden things that she could find. There were flowers and small rocks and a tiny bird sitting on a branch. She was so excited, she forgot about the traffic completely! + +But soon after, it was time for Amy to go home. When she stopped to look at the cars, she regretted not staring at the traffic when she first saw it. Just then, a man who was walking nearby heard her and said, “Don't worry Amy, there will be lots of chances to look at traffic. Just make sure to take your time and enjoy it.†+ +Amy thanked the man and ran all the way home. To this day, she still never passes up a chance to look at all the hidden things in the traffic. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old man. He was walking down a path in the woods when he came upon a beautiful glowing hand. He stopped to take a closer look. + +"What a mysterious sight," he said to himself. + +Just then, a voice smiled at him. "It looks like a magic hand!" + +The old man looked around and saw a small girl standing nearby. "Where did you come from, young one?" + +The girl tumbled from behind a tree. "I saw the hand glowing," she said, "so I came to see." + +The old man smiled. He took the girl's hand and knelt down to her level. "The hand is special," he said, "as it contains great wisdom!" + +The little girl smiled up at the old man. He looked so wise and kind. Together they laughed and watched the hand continue to glow. +Tommy and his Mommy went to the supermarket together. Tommy loved going there. All the shiny things and funny pictures made him very happy. Mommy was serious, and said they were just getting groceries. + +But, when they were near the checkout counter, Tommy saw something amazing. It was a big box, with a toy car inside. There was a sign, which said it was the grand prize. + +Mommy said, "Oh no, Tommy! We can not have this prize". + +Tommy was sad. He really wanted the car, but Mommy said no. + +Mommy said, "I'm sorry Tommy, but it's not serious for us to take something that we didn't pay for." Tommy said, "But I really want it". + +Mommy said, "We have to leave now, sweetie." + +They left without the prize, and Tommy was sad. He learned an important lesson, but it wasn't the one he hoped for. +Once there was a monkey named Mary. She liked to play at the table. One day, Mary was playing at the table. She saw something funny. It was a sharp pencil! Mary picked it up and looked at it. + +"Oh wow", said Mary. + +Mary's mom heard her and came into the room. + +"What do you have there?" asked mom. + +"It's a sharp pencil," said Mary. + +"Well, be careful, sweetheart," said mom. "Remember to never play with something that is so sharp. It can be very dangerous." + +Mary nodded her head. She put the pencil in her pocket and went back to playing. She had lots of fun at the table that day. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Anna and Ben. Anna had a toy car and Ben was the driver. + +One day, Anna wanted to get a bigger toy car. She asked Ben over and over and he always said no. He wanted to keep his car and not surrender it to Anna. + +Anna was very upset and started to cry. Ben felt very sad and wanted to help. He asked Anna, “What can I do to help?†She said, “I want a bigger car, please!†+ +Luckily, Ben had an idea. He offered Anna to be the driver of the toy car, so they could have some more fun together, even if it was not the kind of car she wanted. Anna was very happy, and accepted Ben’s offer. + +Ben and Anna were both happy now. They were able to share the toy car and still be best friends. Ben was so helpful and Anna was so thankful. They both enjoyed the toy car and had lots of fun. +One sunny day, Jack was sitting in his room playing with his toys. Suddenly, he heard a loud shake coming from outside. He was scared and ran to find his parent. + +Jack found his parents in the kitchen. He said, "What was that shake?" His parents looked at each other and shrugged. They said, "We don't know. It must be something unknown to us." + +Jack felt comforted. He wanted to find out the source of the shake. He held his parent’s hand and ran outside to look. He searched all around but found nothing. + +When Jack was about to give up, he saw a tree swaying in the wind. He pointed at it and asked, "Is the tree shaking???" His parents smiled and said, “Yes, Jack it is. The wind is making the tree shake.†+Once there was a wealthy town. Everyone was happy and smiled all the time. + +One day, a small girl called Phoebe saw a wonderful butterfly. She clapped with excitement, but she couldn't catch it. + +Suddenly, the ground really shook. Phoebe was scared. The whole town was shaking! + +Phoebe yelled, "What is happening?!" + +Her parents said, "It's an earthquake! Everyone be careful!" + +The shaking didn't stop. It got worse and worse, until finally the town was destroyed, nothing left but rubble. The wealthy town was gone. + +Phoebe felt very sad. She wanted to clap for the town, but all she could do was cry. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He was horrible at making friends, because he was so big and strong. So, he decided to try something different. + +One day, he went to the park and saw a small rabbit. He said, "Hello, Rabbit! Would you like to be my friend?" + +The poor rabbit was terrified, but he replied, "Yes I would." Bear smiled, and said, "Good! Let's make a trust frame." + +The rabbit was very confused, but he trusted Bear, so he allowed Bear to hold onto his hand. Suddenly, Bear asked the rabbit to close his eyes. Rabbit did as he was asked, and as he opened his eyes again, he saw a big surprise! + +In front of them was a big, beautiful rainbow. Rabbit was amazed, but he knew that it was Bear's magical trust frame that made it appear. + +Rabbit smiled and said, "Thank you, Bear. Now I know I can trust you." Bear smiled back and said, "And I know I can trust you, too." +Once upon a time there was a creative nation. Everyone was happy and worked hard to make their nation the best it could be. One day, a man in the nation had an idea. He wanted to see if he could sell his idea to help the nation. He thought for a long time about what he could do, but couldn't come up with an idea. + +Finally, he went to see a little girl who was his friend. He asked her, "What do you think I should sell?" The little girl smiled and said, "Why don't you sell your creativity? You're so creative, it would be a great way to help the nation!" + +The man beamed and said, "That's a great idea! What a smart girl you are!" The girl blushed and said, "Thank you. I'm sure everyone in the nation is going to love your idea!" + +The man went around the nation selling his creativity. The people loved it and everyone got to benefit from it. From that day on, the nation was even better than before. Everyone was so proud and happy because of the man's creative idea. +Bob was a 3-year-old boy. He wanted to get to the top of the hill. He tried to climb it but found it was too difficult. He was sad, because he wanted to reach the top. + +Then Bob saw his dad. He asked his dad to help him get to the top of the hill. Dad said, "Sure, I can help you." He prepared some things and they started their climb up the hill. + +Bob started climbing with his dad's help. It was still difficult, but after a while they were near the top. Bob was so excited! + +Finally they reached the top and Bob was so happy. He said to his dad, "Thank you so much for helping. It was really difficult, but now I made it to the top!" +Dad smiled and said, "You did it, Bob. You did it." +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree full of leaves. Beneath the tree was a seat. Everyday, a little girl named Anna would come and sit on the seat. She would close her eyes and dream about the sky above. + +One day, Anna noticed the leaves on the tall tree were reaching down to the seat. She decided to get out a big pair of scissors and carefully started to cut the leaves away. + +Suddenly, a strong wind blew and made the leaves float away. The seat had gotten much bigger and was now a perfect size for Anna. + +Anna smiled and said, “Yay! Now I have more room!†She jumped onto the seat and enjoyed the breeze beneath the tall tree. From that day forward, Anna cut the leaves away every now and again and loved to spend time on her seat. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. She was only three years old and loved to play games. + +One day, she saw an old door at the end of a hallway. She wanted to open it but it was too heavy for her. She pushed the door but nothing happened. She pushed and pushed but still nothing. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from the other side of the door. "Who's there?" it said. The voice sounded a bit scared. + +Amy was a bit scared too. She replied timidly. "It's Amy". + +The voice replied, "Why are you pushing on the door?" + +Amy told the voice that she wanted to open the door, but it was too heavy for her. The voice replied, "That was foolish of you! Don't push on the door or you'll get hurt." + +Amy thanked the voice for the advice and decided to try to open the door some other way. She found a key nearby and used it to open the door. + +Behind it, she found a beautiful garden full of fascinating creatures and things to explore. She quickly forgot all about the foolish mistake she had almost made. +Once upon a time, there lived a wise old man named William. William had a box that had a secret inside. He kept this secret hidden away so no one could find it. + +One day, a young boy named Jack came to William's house. He asked, "What are you keeping, William?" William smiled and said, "It is a secret that is hidden away. Can you guess what is inside?" + +Jack thought for a few seconds and he said, "Is it at the top of the box?" William said, "Yes! That is exactly right. I keep it at the top of the box so that it is hidden away." + +Jack asked, "Can I see it? Please?" William said, "Yes, you can see it. But remember, it is still a secret, so keep it hidden!" +Once upon a time there was a rich man who lived in an airport. One day he was there alone and he saw something strange. He looked closer and he found a little kitten! He was so sad and stuck all alone. So the rich man went to rescue the kitten. + +He picked up the kitten, gave it some food, and said, “You’ll never be alone again.†+ +But then something bad happened. Suddenly, the rich man heard a loud noise and he ran outside. A plane had crashed into the airport and there were no survivors. The rich man was gone forever and the little kitten was all alone again. + +The little kitten mewed sadly. He wished the rich man had never come to rescue him. +One day, a three year old was feeling creative. She grabbed a piece of paper and began to wrap it around her face. She called it her mask. + +The little girl loved the way it felt and decided to show her parents. She ran to the living room and exclaimed, "Look what I did!" + +Her parents were amazed by her creativity and praised her. They said, "Wow, that's so cool! You used your imagination!" + +But then there was a problem. As the little girl continued to wrap the paper around her face, she couldn't get it off. It was stuck! + +The parents tried to help, but nothing seemed to work. They were now worried about the little girl and were sad that her creative idea turned into something bad. +Once upon a time there lived two best friends - a dog and a cat. The dog was so excited because he had just learned the word "veterinarian"! The two friends wanted to visit the veterinarian and get to know him. + +When they arrived, they were amazed at how brilliant he was. He knew a lot about animals, and was so kind to everyone! + +This made the cat very nervous - what if the veterinarian decided to keep the dog with him, she thought! + +The veterinarian decided it was time to “close†the office, and the dog was about to leave with the cat. The veterinarian said to the cat, "it's time for you and your dog to go home now." + +The cat was relieved, but didn't want to leave the veterinarian's office. She said "Please, can we come visit you again soon?" + +The veterinarian smiled and said "Of course you can! See you soon." And with that, the two friends said goodbye, and walked home with smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time there was a pretty skeleton who liked to chew. She would chew all day long, from morning to night. + +One day she met a fox. The fox said, "Why are you always chewing?" + +The skeleton smiled and said, "I like to chew. It helps me think!" + +The fox thought for a minute and then asked, "What do you think about? + +The skeleton smiled and said, "I think about how pretty everything is. I like to look at the trees and the sky and the clouds. They make me feel happy." + +The fox smiled and said, "That sounds nice. I like to chew too. We can chew together." + +And so they did. From that day forward, the pretty skeleton and the fox chewed together every day. +Once there was a little dog named Ben. Ben was a happy dog and loved to run around and chase things. One sunny day, he was running around and sniffing all the trees. Suddenly he heard a voice in the distance. + +It was a little flea standing on the ground. The flea said, "Look out, Ben! I must warn you about something ugly that is coming!" Ben was worried and asked, "What is it?" + +The flea told him it was a giant flea. Ben seemed confused, but then the flea said it was very, very ugly and he should run away. + +Ben didn't want to leave and he asked the flea why he should go. The flea said, "If you don't run away, the giant flea will bite you and it will hurt!" + +So Ben ran away and just as he left, he heard a loud noise behind him. It was the giant flea! He was so lucky to have been warned in time. From then on, Ben was extra careful to listen whenever he heard a voice in the distance! +Sue and her mom were walking in the park. Sue was happy, but her mom looked sad. Sue wanted to make her mom happy, so she asked what was wrong. + +Her mom told Sue a story about a man with a pistol. He had made her feel sour. Sue wanted to help her mom heal. + +So, Sue and her mom worked together to look for a way for her mom to feel better. Sue finally found the perfect idea. + +Sue and her mom made a list of all the things that made them happy. They wrote down funny movies, ice cream, playing tag in the park, and other fun things. Every day they did something on the list to bring a smile to her mom's face. + +After a few weeks, her mom was feeling much better. The sour feeling of sadness was gone and she was happy again. Sue was happy too, because she knew that she helped her mom heal. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient city. It had tall buildings, wooden streets and carts. In the centre of the city there lived a small elephant. His trunk and tusks were huge and his eyes were bright and kind. + +The little elephant washed and brushed himself each morning and then went outside the city to play. One day, he found a large horn in the dirt. He was so excited he ran back to the city to show it to his friends. + +When he reached the city, people gathered around. He held the horn up high and announced, “Behold the horn I found!†Everybody cheered and clapped. Then the elephant blew the horn as loud as he could. + +The sound of the horn encouraged the people of the city to keep cheering. They shouted and laughed, dancing and singing in circles. From that day onwards, the people of the city celebrated every day with the cheerful sound of the horn. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who loved to fly. Every day he would soar up to the sky and back again. One day, the bird saw a salad in a patch of grass. He flew down to have a closer look. + +“What is that,†the bird said. + +“It’s a salad,†said a frog who was hopping by. + +The bird examined the salad. It was light and looked delicious. The bird flew down and took a big bite. It tasted so good that he grabbed the rest of the salad and flew away. + +The bird flew all day with his delicious salad. As he soared through the sky, the salad got light. Before the sun set, the bird reached home and shared his salad with everyone. There was enough for everyone and the bird was so happy. + +The bird dined on the light salad and was so full that he fell asleep for the night. From that day on, he made sure to fly by that patch of grass every day and check for more salads. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy farmer who had lots of cows and chickens. He owned an old, worn-out boot, which he kept in a special box in his barn. + +One day, the farmer decided he wanted to take the boot out of the box and show his friends. He put on the boot and called his animals over to show them. + +The cows asked him why he was wearing a boot, and the farmer said he wanted to surprise his friends. He included the boot in his plans. + +The chickens said they thought the boot was funny, and the farmer said he was glad that they agreed. He wanted to impress them with his show of wealth. + +The farmer said goodbye to the animals and set off on his journey, wearing the boot. Everyone he met was surprised to see it, and everyone was impressed. + +The end. +One day a man was walking in the forest. The trees were very tall and high. He looked up and saw the sky between the branches. Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from behind. A little animal was standing there. The man smiled, but the animal didn't. He stepped closer and reached his hand out. But the animal remained still. Suddenly, the man felt something hard on his neck. He looked back and saw another man had a sharp stick pointed at his neck. "What do you want?" asked the man. + +The other man didn't say anything. He just stared with cold eyes. The man knew he would not be able to get away. So he remained still and brave. The other man took his wallet and ran away into the forest. All the man could do was stand there and watch. + +The man was very sad. He had lost all his money and he felt helpless. But he knew he had to remain strong and move forward. Sadly, the bad ending had already arrived. +Once there was a kind old man. He loved to walk with his pole. One day, the old man was out for a stroll and he noticed something. His pole was getting longer with each step he took. He was amazed and stopped to take a closer look. + +The old man looked down and said, "Whoa! My pole is increasing!" He wondered what was happening. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. He looked up and saw a fairy fluttering nearby. "Hello there!" said the fairy, "I'm the Pole Increasing Fairy. I'm here to grant you a special wish." + +The old man was confused. He asked, "What wish?" + +The fairy smiled. "I can make your pole increase even more. If you make a wish, I will grant it." + +The old man was delighted. He wanted to take long walks, so he said, "My wish is that my pole will always be nice and long so I can enjoy walks with it." + +The fairy flew around the old man and waved her magic wand. Immediately, the old man's pole started to grow even longer. It made him so happy. + +The old man thanked the fairy for her kindness. He has been taking long, enjoyable walks with his pole ever since. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ella. Ella loved playing in the garden. One day, Ella saw something in the garden that she had never seen before - a pond! + +Ella was so excited and she ran over to it. She looked into the pond and it was empty. She couldn't believe it. + +Ella got an idea. She ran over to her dad and said, "Daddy, can I dive into the pond?" + +Her dad chuckled and replied, "No, sweetheart, you can't dive into the pond. It's too small, it's only an inch deep." + +Ella was disappointed, but she didn't give up. She asked her dad if they could get some water and fill it up. + +So, that's what they did. They filled the pond and Ella was so excited. She couldn't wait to dive in and explore. + +So, finally, Ella dived into the pond and it was so much fun. She played and explored all day. + +The End +Grandma and her grandson, Jack, were in the kitchen. Her apron was on, ready to start baking. + +Grandma said, "Jack, can you point to the bowl on the counter?" + +Jack pointed to the bowl of flour and smiled. + +Grandma grabbed the bowl and said, "Thank you for helping me. Now we can make our favorite cookies!" + +Jack clapped his hands and smiled with glee. Grandma put on some tough oven mitts, opened the oven and pulled out a tray of freshly baked cookies. + +Jack couldn't contain himself! He reached out to grab a cookie but Grandma said, "No, no, no! These are still hot, so you need to wait. Be patient!" + +Jack just smiled and waited. But he was too eager and didn't wait long enough. He reached out to grab a cookie and burned his hand on the hot tray. He cried and smiled at the same time, his hand was in pain. + +Grandma looked at him and shook her head. She had to remind him that patience was important, especially when dealing with hot items. She said, "Jack, you need to be more careful. This is a tough lesson, but I hope you remember it and be more patient next time". +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ellie. Ellie had a big problem: she was very scared of thunderstorms. Whenever she heard the loud thunder and saw the bright lightning, she would start to cry. + +One day, when Ellie was playing outside, a thunderstorm began. She ran into her house very scared and started to cry. Her mom comforted her and told her that everything would be alright. She then gave the phone to Ellie and told her to call Grandma. + +Ellie called Grandma, and Grandma told her that thunderstorms were like soft music, and that she should try to imagine it when she heard the thunder. Grandma also told her to remember that the thunderstorms were only temporary; they would eventually pass. + +Ellie felt a little better when she hung up the telephone. Her mom hugged her and she calmed down even more. She learned a very important lesson that day, that love and comfort can make even the scariest storms feel a little bit better. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. Both of them liked to play together. One day, Jack was playing with his favourite toy, a razor. Suddenly, it slipped from his hand and he accidentally hurt himself. He started to suffer from the pain. + +Jill saw this and was very worried. She said to Jack, "I'm sorry you're suffering. What can I do to help you?" Jack looked at her with teary eyes and smiled. He replied, "Maybe you can find me an ice pack, it will help me feel better." + +Jill found a cold ice pack and placed it on Jack's wound. He felt much better. He thanked her and said, "You are such a good friend." Jill smiled and they continued playing together. +Once upon a time there was a big fire. The flame was so big that it was all the way up in the sky! It was bright and yellow. Everyone was alert. + +The fireman saw the flame and knew he had to put it out. He got out all his tools from his truck. He had a hose to spray water and he had a pole to help him reach the flame. + +He sprayed the water onto the flame, but it didn't work. He tried and tried, but nothing happened. He was getting frustrated. + +Then he had a great idea. He asked his friend to help him. They took the fire hose and reversed it so it sucked instead of sprayed. They turned it on and started sucking the flames into the hose. It worked! + +The fireman and his friend were so happy. The flame was all gone and everyone was safe. They high-fived each other and went home. The end. +Once upon a time there was a gray elephant called Elmos. Elmos lived in a big green field. He didn't have any friends, so he was very sad. + +One day, Elmos heard a very strange sound. He couldn't understand what it was. He looked around and he saw a strange tree which was swaying very slowly to the sound. He watched for a long time, but he still couldn't understand. + +Then suddenly, he saw a small bird, so he decided to ask him. Elmos said, “What are you doing?†+ +The bird replied, “I am trying to gain a rhythm!†He jumped up and down trying to find the pattern. + +Elmos watched the bird, and he started to nod his head. He began to understand the bird's rhythm and soon he was shaking his trunk and hopping in time to the music. + +From then on, Elmos and the little bird were the best of friends. They danced around the field with their own rhythm, becoming lighter and lighter as they gained speed. Elmos was so happy with his new friends, that he was never the same gray elephant again. +Once upon a time, there was a lively boy called Peter. He loved to find snacks to eat. Every day he would count the snacks he found: one apple, two oranges, three kiwi fruits. + +One day, he found a big box of snacks in the park. It was full of sweet treats. He got very excited and started counting them. But suddenly he felt very tired and stopped counting. + +The next day, he went back to the park and the box was gone. Peter was very sad. He realised that if he had kept on counting, he would have known exactly how many snacks he needed to take to make them last all week. + +The moral of the story is that counting can be useful. It can help us to remember how much we have, so that it lasts a long time. +Little Thomas was very excited. He had an incredible adventure to go on! He would be testing a new machine today. He put on his best clothes and went outside to wait for the machine to arrive. + +"What are you doing, Thomas?" asked Mama. + +"I'm going on an adventure!" said Thomas, bouncing up and down. + +Mama smiled. "That sounds wonderful! But remember to stay close. The adventure won't last for very long." + +Thomas nodded. A few minutes later, the machine pulled up in front of the house. Thomas was so excited he couldn't contain himself! He rushed to the machine and climbed in. + +The machine began to rumble and jerk. Thomas grabbed on tight as the machine started to move. It felt like they were flying! But then, just as quickly as it started, the machine stopped and all was quiet. + +"What happened?" Thomas asked. + +Mama came and stood next to him. "We ran out of fuel," she said softly. "The adventure is over." + +Thomas looked disappointed. He had loved the incredible experience, but it had ended too soon. Thomas had been so eager to go on the adventure that he hadn't stopped to think about how long it would last. +Molly and her mommy were walking in the park. Molly saw something exciting. She tugged on her mommy's hand and she said, "Look, mommy, I discover a slide!" + +Molly's mommy smiled and said, "That's great, Molly. Let's go and check it out!" + +When they reached the slide, Molly noticed it was a bit messy. There were leaves, twigs and mud all around it. She asked her mommy, "What do I do?" + +Her mommy replied, "Well, why don't you sweep it clean first? Then, you can go down the slide!" + +Molly got to work right away. She used a wide broom and swept away all the leaves and twigs. When she was done, the slide was shiny and clean. + +Just then, Molly's mommy said, "Go on, Molly. Have a go!" + +Molly was so excited. She jumped onto the slide and went whooshing down. At the bottom, she yelled out with joy. She had discovered a slide and made it all sparkly clean. +Once upon a time there was a Mum and Dad who lived in a house with their daughter, Lily. It was a very hot day and Lily wanted to play outside. "Can I go outside, Mummy?" Lily asked. + +Mummy said "yes, but don't make too much noise". + +Lily was so happy and immediately ran out to the garden. She started playing very loudly and Mom and Dad were getting very frustrated by the noise. + +"Lily, you must be quiet!," said Dad. + +"Why should I be quiet?" asked Lily. + +Dad said, "because it's very hot and loud noise can be very uncomfortable for people. It's important to be considerate of other people by not making too much noise when it's hot outside." + +Lily was sad but said, "yes, Daddy. I won't make too much noise." She then quietly played in the garden until it was time to come inside and have dinner. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to be mindful of other people's comfort by being careful not to make too much noise. Allow noise in moderation, but always be respectful of others. +Once upon a time there was a tired dog. He was resting within the forest. As he rested, he saw a squirrel up in a tree. He barked and barked, trying to make it happen. + +The squirrel looked down at him and made a funny noise. The dog listened to the noise and thought it was funny. + +The dog barked back. He asked the squirrel why he was so tired. The squirrel said he had to run around the woods looking for food all day. The dog said he was tired too, but he had lots of fun running around and playing. + +Suddenly, something strange happened. The dog and the squirrel turned into friends! They ran around the woods playing together. The tired dog was full of life and happy. + +They had so much fun that they both fell asleep under the tree. It was a special day that the squirrel and the dog would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Jane. She was very smart and wanted to go to university one day. Every day she studied hard but one day she got upset. Jane's father had shut the door on her dream. He said he wanted her to learn a trade, not go to university. Jane was very sad and did not know what to do. + +But then one day, she heard about a very special university. All she had to do was pass one test. It sounded impossible, but she was determined to try. + +Jane went to the university and met the principal there. He seemed very kind, and she knew he was the key to her future. She confessed her dream to him and asked if she could take the entrance test. + +The principal was very compassionate and agreed to let her take the test. Jane worked hard and when the results were in, she had passed! Jane was overjoyed as she began her first semester of university. Her dream had come true, thanks to a compassionate principal who didn't shut the door on her future. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Anna. Anna had a big house and she needed to do some work. She wanted to make it look nice and new, so Anna got a hammer and some nails. + +Anna started to strike the nails into the wall and she worked very hard. As the nails were going in, Anna could smell something tasty. She looked up and saw two birds flying around in the sky. The birds had some yummy food in their beaks! + +Anna was so excited and wanted some of the food. She shouted up to the birds, "Please can I have some of the tasty food?" + +The birds looked very pleased and flew down to Anna. They gave her some of the food and she was very happy. Then, Anna went back to hammering nails and worked until the whole house was finished. +John and Louise were visiting their grandpa. Grandpa wanted to take them to the theater, so they hopped in his car and drove off. + +At the theater, John noticed something. He said, "Look! There's a big silly dog in the theater!" Grandpa replied, "That's no dog—it's a bossy lion!" + +John and Louise were very excited and wanted to get closer, so they ran towards the lion. The lion had a deep voice, and it roared. + +John and Louise were scared, but Grandpa told them, "It's okay. He's just being bossy. He won't hurt you." + +John and Louise smiled and kept watching the lion. Grandpa said it was time to go home, but they said they wanted to stay a bit longer and keep watching the bossy lion. Grandpa chuckled and obligied. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and liked to explore her house. One day whilst exploring, Lucy came across a mysterious door. She had never seen it before and thought it was exciting. + +Lucy opened the door and inside she saw a toilet. She was curious and wanted to find out more. She peered inside and noticed that something was moving. Lucy became scared and started to back away. Suddenly, a voice came from the toilet. + +"Hello there, what's troubling you?" Asked the voice. + +Lucy was still scared, but she replied, "Who are you and why are you in there?" + +"I'm the toilet gnome," said the voice. "I live here and it's my job to keep the toilet clean and make sure no one disturbs it!" + +The toilet gnome gave Lucy a big smile and waved goodbye. Lucy was relieved and excited that she had met a friendly toilet gnome. She was happy that the toilet was in safe hands as she continued to explore her house. +There were two friends named Jane and John. One day they decided to explore the jungle. It was a beautiful, modern jungle full of tall, green trees and colorful plants swaying in the breeze. + +Jane and John ran around jumping over fallen tree stumps, chasing butterflies and watching the different animals. Jane turned to John and asked, "Let's ignore the trail and explore the further reaches of the jungle. What do you say?" + +John agreed and they both set off down the path, walking deeper and deeper into the dark and unknown. After a while, they realized they were lost. + +"John" Jane said, her voice shaking. "We should hurry and find our way out of the jungle." + +Ignoring Jane, John continued to walk. Jane grabbed his arm but John yanked it away. She tried to get him to turn around and follow her, but he ignored her. He kept walking until finally Jane had to turn back alone. + +She was never seen or heard from again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little girl who loved to ask questions. One day, she was eating her favorite meal, pasta, when she noticed her mom and dad talking about something. She was so nosy that she wanted to know what it was about. + +The little girl then asked her mom and dad, "What are you discussing?" Her mom and dad smiled lovingly at her and replied, "We are discussing how we should be careful about what we say in front of others." + +The little girl was taken aback, but then she realized that her nosiness had caused her mom and dad to be tight-lipped. The little girl thought about this for a moment, then finally said, "I will try to be less nosy and not ask so many questions." + +The moral of the story is that when it comes to conversations, being nosy is not a good way to learn things. We should learn to respect other people's privacy and not be too nosy. +One day, a small fair girl named Lily went outside to play. She found a chamber and peered inside. + +“What’s this?†she asked her mom. + +“This is the chamber,†her mom said. “You can turn the knob and see what’s inside.†+ +Lily turned the knob, and to her surprise, a fair butterfly flew out! + +“It’s so pretty!†she shouted. + +The butterfly fluttered around and eventually settled on Lily’s hand. She stroked its soft wings and smiled. + +The butterfly flew around Lily a few times, and then it flew away. She watched it go, feeling full of joy inside. + +Lily realized that she had made a new friend and was excited to go back to the chamber the next day. Little did she know, the chamber held even more fair surprises. +Maggie took out a big red rug. She loved how it felt warm and soft under her feet. She spread the rug onto the floor. She wanted to mark it. + +Maggie took a thick black marker and colored on the rug. She made circles, lines and little hearts. She laughed as she added more and more marks to the rug. + +When she was done, Maggie looked at her rug. It was very dry, so she needed to wash it. She grabbed a bucket of warm water and a sponge. She scrubbed the rug until all the marks disappeared. + +When she was done, the rug was dry and clean. She spread it out on the floor again and smiled. It was just perfect! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ruth. Ruth was 3 years old and loved to go to the market to watch the busy stall holders. One day, Ruth was going to the market when she saw something amazing. It was a rich man in a fast car. He was speeding down the street - swoosh! + +When Ruth got closer to the market she started to run. She wanted to get there before the rich man! + +Ruth's mum saw her running and called out, "Hey Ruth, where are you going so fast?" + +Ruth called back, "Mum, I want to get to the market before the rich man!" + +When Ruth arrived at the market, the rich man was already there. Ruth was amazed at how fast his car had gone. She couldn't believe it. + +In the end, Ruth found out that the rich man was a friendly man who always bought treats for children like her. From that day on, she waited eagerly every week for him to visit the market. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Jenny. One day, Jenny wanted to go for a walk. She put on her coat and stepped outside into the bright spring sunshine. + +Jenny looked around and saw that the garden was full of beautiful flowers and lots of green grass. She especially liked the path of little stepping stones that stretched into the distance. She sat down and looked at the blue sky and she saw something. + +It was a kite! It was so far away that Jenny couldn't tell what colour it was, but she wanted to get closer and find out. Jenny hopped up and followed the path of stepping stones around the garden. It soon led her to a big pond with some ducks swimming in it. She watched them swim in a little row and wondered where the kite had gone. + +Just then, an old man appeared. He said, "Do you want to fly that kite? I'm sure it's very popular". Jenny nodded, and so the old man showed her how to fly the kite. He helped her hold onto it, and it flew higher and higher into the sky. + +After a while, Jenny said goodbye to the old man and ran back home, feeling so happy. Suddenly, she remembered something important: always listen to people who've had lots of experience and know more about things than you do. + +The moral of the story is: Trust the experience +Once upon a time, there was a girl who really loved sheep. Every day, she would take a walk in the countryside and she was always so excited to see the original sheep that were grazing in the fields. + +One day, something special happened. As she was walking, she saw one of the sheep walking closer and closer. She was sure it was coming to say hello to her. As it got close, the girl said, "Hi there, little sheep!" + +The sheep said, "Baa," which made the girl laugh. Then, the sheep asked her something she didn't understand. The girl asked, "Can you say it again?" + +This time, the sheep said, "Will you be my friend?" The girl was very pleased and answered, "Yes!" + +From that day forward, the girl and the sheep were the best of friends. Together, they would take walks in the countryside and the girl was always so happy to see the original sheep grazing in the fields. +One day, Ralph the rabbit was feeling very dirty. He decided to take a bath. He went and grabbed the shampoo from the bathroom. He opened it, and there was a sweet, pleasant smell. He took the shampoo and started to clean himself. + +When Ralph was finished, he felt much better. He looked in the mirror and saw that his fur was shiny and attractive. He hopped and twirled around, feeling very pleased with himself. + +Ralph's best friend, Alice the fox, saw him and asked, "Ralph, why do you look so different?" Ralph replied, "I just had a really good bath with the shampoo. I felt really dirty before, but now I feel much better!" Alice said, "Wow! You look really attractive!" + +Ralph was very happy, and then he and Alice went out to play together. + +The End. +One day, Pinky the mouse was riding her pink bicycle down the street. She was feeling brave and strong and wanted to go on an adventure. Suddenly, Pinky saw a small bird in danger. Quickly, she got off her bicycle and came to the rescue! + +"Help! Help!" cried the little bird. +"Don't worry!" said Pinky. She quickly found a small stick and made a hook at the end of it. Carefully she maneuvered the hook around the bird and lifted it to safety. + +"Thank you! Thank you!" said the bird. Pinky smiled and was so happy that she had been able to rescue the bird. Putting her pink bicycle back on the ground, she said her goodbyes and went on her way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk with her mommy on the street. She saw a big truck and felt scared. "Mommy, I don't like the truck," she said. "It's okay, Lily. The truck won't hurt you," her mommy said. + +As they walked further, they saw a store with toys. "Mommy, can we go in the store?" Lily asked. "I don't know, we have to see if it's available," her mommy replied. They went in and Lily saw a doll she really liked. "Mommy, I want the doll," she said. "Let's see if it's available first," her mommy said. They asked the store worker and the doll was available, so they bought it. + +Lily was happy and felt excited to play with her new doll. "Thank you, mommy," she said. "You're welcome, Lily," her mommy replied. They continued their walk and saw a dog. "Mommy, can I pet the dog?" Lily asked. "Sure, but ask the owner first," her mommy said. Lily asked the owner and pet the dog. She felt happy and excited to pet the dog. They continued their walk and went back home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny wanted to play outside, but it was raining. He was sad because he loved to play in the sunshine. + +Suddenly, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Benny was happy and he ran outside to play. He saw some flowers and he started to jump and spring around them. + +But then, he saw a big dog. The dog was not patient and started to chase Benny. Benny ran as fast as he could, but the dog was getting closer. Just in time, Benny saw a big tree and he climbed up it. The dog tried to get him, but he couldn't climb the tree. + +Benny was safe, but he was still scared. He looked down and saw his paw print in the mud. He knew he was lucky to be alive and he was grateful to be able to play another day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a farm with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily saw a cow in a distant field. She wanted to go see the cow, but her mommy said no. + +Lily demanded to see the cow, but her mommy said it was too far away. Lily was sad and started to cry. Then, her daddy came and asked what was wrong. Lily told him she wanted to see the cow in the distant field. + +Daddy said he would take her to see the cow. Lily was so happy! They walked a long way, but finally, they got to the field. Lily was so excited to see the cow up close. She thanked her daddy and they went back home. From that day on, Lily loved cows and always asked to see them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, he went outside to play with his friends. They played hide and seek and tag. It was so much fun! + +When Timmy went back inside, he saw that his mom had put a bin in his room. It was big and blue. Timmy wondered what was inside. He opened it up and saw all of his old toys that he never played with anymore. He was so happy to see them again! + +Later that day, it started to get dark outside. The sky was gloomy and gray. Timmy decided to play with his toys in his room. He felt so happy and warm inside. He loved playing with his toys and he was so glad he found them in the bin. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, she got very wet and her mommy told her to go inside and dry off. + +Lily went to her room and saw that her mattress was wet too. She didn't want to sleep on a wet mattress, so she asked her mommy to dry it. + +Her mommy said, "Okay, but don't be bossy. We have to wait for it to dry." + +Lily waited patiently and soon her mattress was dry. She was so happy and thanked her mommy for helping her. From then on, she made sure to stay dry when she played outside in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very happy because he had just won a medal for hopping really fast. The medal was shiny and had a picture of a carrot on it. Benny loved his medal so much that he wore it all the time. + +One day, Benny was playing with his friends when they accidentally got stuck together with some sticky honey. They tried to pull apart, but they couldn't. Benny had an idea! He remembered that his mom had a soft towel that they could use to separate themselves. + +Benny's friends were so happy that he had thought of a way to help them. They used the soft towel to separate themselves and were free again. Benny felt proud of himself for being so helpful and he wore his medal with even more pride. From that day on, Benny knew that he could always find a way to help his friends when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved playing together, but sometimes they would quarrel over toys. + +One day, they were playing with a toy fire truck when Timmy accidentally broke it. Tommy got angry and they started to argue. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. + +They looked out the window and saw a lively fireman rushing to put out a fire. Timmy and Tommy realized that they were wasting their time arguing over a toy when there were more important things happening outside. + +They apologized to each other and decided to work together to help the fireman. They learned that it's better to be friends and help others than to quarrel over toys. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird. It had pretty feathers that shone in the sun. The bird liked to fly and sing in the sky. One day, the bird saw a spark in a tree. It flew down to see what it was. The spark was pretty too, but it was hot. The bird wanted to get closer to see it better. It leaned in too close and got burned. The bird was sad and hurt. It couldn't fly anymore and had to stay on the ground. The other birds tried to help, but it was too late. The blue bird died. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite pink shoes with a buckle on them. One day, she went to the park with her mom and played on the swings. After playing, they sat on a bench to rest. + +Lily's mom noticed that her shoes were dirty and said, "Lily, let's clean your shoes." Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy." Her mom took a tissue and spread it on the ground. She asked Lily to put her feet on the tissue so she could clean her shoes. + +After cleaning, Lily's shoes were clear and shiny again. She said, "Thank you, Mommy. My shoes look pretty now." Her mom smiled and said, "Always remember to take care of your things. Keeping them clean and clear will make them last longer." Lily nodded and said, "I will, Mommy." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to take care of your things and keep them clean. This way, they will last longer and you can enjoy them for a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and run through the fields. One day, Lily's favorite cloth dress got caught on a branch and ripped. She was sad because she loved that dress so much. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked her what was wrong. Lily showed her the ripped cloth dress and her mom told her not to worry. She got out her sewing kit and started to fix the dress. But the thread kept breaking and it was hard to fix. + +Lily saw her mom struggling and decided to help. She got some extra cloth and together they fixed the dress. Lily was so happy that she could wear her favorite dress again and her mom was proud of her for being so helpful. From that day on, Lily loved to help her mom whenever she could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a velvet dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to a fancy party. Lily was excited to wear her velvet dress, but her mom said it was too ordinary for the party. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Then, her friend Timmy came over and asked why she was sad. Lily explained the situation, and Timmy said, "I can help you manage this!" + +Timmy went to his house and came back with a shiny bow tie. He said, "Put this on your dress, and it will look fancy!" Lily put it on, and her mom was impressed. She said, "Lily, you look so beautiful and unique!" + +At the party, everyone complimented Lily on her dress and bow tie. Lily was happy that she was able to manage her ordinary dress into something special. She thanked Timmy for his help and had a great time at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a big train. It had a lot of steam coming out of it. The train was blue and it was very fast. A man owned the train and he loved it very much. + +One day, the man decided to take the train on a long trip. He went through mountains and valleys. The train chugged along and the steam kept coming out. The man was happy because he owned the train and it was taking him on an adventure. + +Finally, the man arrived at his destination. He parked the big train at the station and went to sleep. The train was tired too, so it let out a big yawn and went to sleep too. The man was happy that he owned the train and he knew that they would go on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go outside and play in the park. One day, when she went outside, she saw a lot of mist. The mist was like a cloud on the ground. It was very mild outside, not too hot and not too cold. + +Lily decided to count how many trees she could see through the mist. She counted one, two, three, four, five trees. Then she saw a bird in the mist. It was a big bird with black feathers. Lily counted the bird too, and it was number six. + +Lily had so much fun counting things in the mist. She counted flowers, butterflies, and even people walking their dogs. When she got tired, she went back home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved chicken. One day, her mom cooked a terrible chicken for dinner. Lily said, "Mommy, this chicken is terrible. Can I have something else to eat?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, I can offer you some mac and cheese instead. Would you like that?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes please! I love mac and cheese." + +From that day on, Lily's mommy always made sure to ask her what she wanted for dinner, so she could offer her something delicious to eat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had an old flag that he loved very much. One day, Timmy went to the park with his flag. He wanted to show it to his friend, but when he got there, he saw that his friend had a new flag. Timmy felt sad because he wanted a new flag too. + +Timmy's friend saw that Timmy was sad and asked him why. Timmy told him that he wanted a new flag. His friend said that he could give him his old flag because he didn't need it anymore. Timmy was happy and thanked his friend. He got the old flag and felt proud to have it. + +From that day on, Timmy realized that it wasn't about having a new flag, but about having friends who cared about him. He was grateful for his old flag and for his friend who gave it to him. Timmy learned that sometimes the old things can be just as special as the new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, Benny and his friends were playing hide-and-seek when they saw a big, scary bear. The bear was very angry and disturbed by the noise the little rabbits were making. + +Benny and his friends were scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, Benny had an idea. He remembered that his mom had told him that if he ever got into trouble, he should use his language to ask for help. Benny closed his eyes and took a deep breath, then he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Help, help!" + +Soon enough, the other animals in the forest heard Benny's cries for help and came to rescue him and his friends. The bear ran away when he saw all the other animals coming towards him. Benny and his friends were safe and sound. + +From that day on, Benny knew that using his language was very important. He also learned that sometimes, crazy things can happen, but if you stay calm and use your language, you can get out of any situation. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating jelly, especially red jelly. One day, Lily's little brother took her last red jelly and ate it all up. Lily was sad and angry because she really wanted that jelly. + +Lily's brother saw that she was upset and wanted to make her feel better. He gave her a big hug and said sorry for eating her jelly. Lily felt happy again because she knew her brother loved her and didn't mean to upset her. + +From that day on, Lily and her brother shared their jelly and hugged each other whenever they had a problem. They learned that sharing and love are more important than any jelly in the world. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing outside when she saw a green ambulance drive by with its lights flashing. She asked her mommy what it was for, and her mommy told her that it was there to help people who were hurt. + +Later that day, Lily saw her friend Timmy fall down and hurt his knee. She remembered what her mommy had said about the ambulance helping people who were hurt, so she stepped forward to help Timmy. She helped him up and walked him to his mommy. + +Timmy's mommy was very grateful for Lily's help, and she told her that she was very kind. Lily felt very happy that she was able to help her friend. From that day on, Lily always remembered to step forward and help others when they were hurt or needed help, just like the green ambulance. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they found a stick that looked like a weapon. They thought it was cool, but Timmy knew it wasn't safe to play with. + +Timmy decided to cover the stick with leaves so no one could see it. He was very fast, and his friends were amazed at how quickly he covered it up. They all agreed that it was better to play with toys that were safe and not pretend to have weapons. + +From that day on, Timmy and his friends played with toys that were fun and didn't hurt anyone. They had a great time together and never looked for weapons again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She lived on a farm with her family and lots of animals. One day, Sally's mom asked her to take a goat for a walk. Sally was excited because she loved animals. She put on her coat because it was cold outside and went to find the goat. + +She found the goat in the barn and put a rope around its neck to lead it outside. The goat was very friendly and followed Sally wherever she went. They walked around the farm and saw all the other animals. Sally loved the sound of the rooster crowing and the cows mooing. + +After a while, Sally and the goat were both tired, so they went back to the barn. Sally gave the goat a big hug and said goodbye. She was happy because she had made a new friend. From that day on, Sally loved to lead the goat around the farm whenever she could. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He liked to play with his drum. It was red and had a big sound. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He saw a little bird that had fallen from its nest. Timmy was fearful that the bird was hurt. His mom told him to be brave and carry the bird back to its nest. Timmy picked up the bird and carried it in his hands. He put the bird back in its nest and played his drum to make it feel better. The bird chirped happily and Timmy was proud of himself for being brave. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but they were always scattered around his room. One day, his mom told him it was time to clean up and organize his toys. Timmy didn't know what "organize" meant, but his mom showed him how to put all his toys in their proper places. + +After he finished organizing his toys, Timmy's mom took him to a temple. A temple is a special place where people go to pray and think about important things. Timmy thought the temple was very pretty with its colorful decorations and shiny statues. + +While they were at the temple, Timmy saw a harmless little bird flying around. He thought the bird was so cute and wanted to play with it, but his mom told him to be gentle and not scare it away. Timmy learned that even though the bird was harmless, he still needed to be careful and respectful of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was walking in the garden when she saw a beautiful butterfly. She tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily felt sad and wanted to catch the butterfly. She saw a patch of flowers where the butterfly was sitting. She carefully walked towards it and grabbed the butterfly with her tiny hand. + +Lily was so proud of herself for catching the butterfly. She showed it to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I caught a butterfly!" Her mom smiled and said, "You did a great job, Lily. But we should let the butterfly go now. It needs to fly freely." + +Lily understood and let the butterfly go. She waved goodbye and said, "Bye-bye, butterfly. See you later!" From that day on, Lily felt happy and proud of herself for catching the butterfly, but also happy for letting it go. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bear named Ben. Ben loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Ben's mom asked him to help with the laundry. Ben didn't want to, but he knew he had to help. So, he went to the laundry room and started folding the clothes. + +Suddenly, Ben's friend, a rabbit named Jack, came to play. Jack saw Ben folding the clothes and asked, "What are you doing, Ben?" Ben replied, "I'm helping my mom with the laundry." Jack said, "That's nice of you. Can I help too?" Ben said, "Sure, we can fold the clothes together." + +After they finished folding the clothes, Ben's mom came in and said, "Thank you for helping, boys. Now it's time to shut the laundry room door." Ben and Jack quickly shut the door and went back to playing in the forest. They were happy they helped and had fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two little friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together and have fun. One day, they went to the park to play on the swings and slides. + +As they were playing, Timmy suddenly fell and hurt his knee. He started crying and Tommy didn't know what to do. But then, a kind lady came over and asked what happened. Tommy explained that Timmy fell and hurt himself. + +The lady quickly provided a little first aid kit and gave Timmy a band-aid to put on his knee. She also told the boys that minerals like calcium and iron are important for strong bones and to drink milk and eat vegetables. Timmy and Tommy thanked the lady and continued playing happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little worm. The worm was colorful and liked to crawl around in the grass. One day, the worm wanted to settle down in a cozy spot. It found a nice place to rest and fell asleep. + +But then, a big bird saw the colorful worm and wanted to eat it. The bird swooped down and grabbed the worm in its beak. The worm tried to wriggle free, but it was too late. The bird flew away with the worm in its mouth and the worm was never seen again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue lived in a chimney. Every day, Blue played with his friends and sang songs. But one day, it rained and Blue got wet. He was cold and tired. So, Blue decided to dry his feathers. He flew to the top of the chimney and sat there to dry. + +Suddenly, the wind blew hard and Blue fell into the chimney. He tried to fly but it was too narrow. Blue was stuck and couldn't get out. His friends tried to help but it was too late. Blue had learned a lesson. He realized that sometimes, we need to be careful and think before we act. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and touch the flowers. Her mommy always told her to eat healthy food so she could grow up strong. + +One day, Lily was playing in the park with her friends. She saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. Her friends said it was too high, but Lily was brave and decided to try. She climbed and climbed until she reached the top. But then, she lost her balance and fell down! + +Lily was scared and hurt her arm. Her mommy took her to the doctor, who said she needed to rest and eat healthy food to get better. Lily learned that being healthy helps you to be strong and play more. She also learned to be careful when climbing trees. From that day on, Lily always ate her veggies and fruits and never climbed too high again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his blocks. He would stack them up high and then knock them down. One day, Timmy's cat came into his room. The cat was very furry and Timmy loved to pet her. + +"Hi kitty," Timmy said. "Do you want to help me build a tower with my blocks?" + +The cat meowed and Timmy took that as a yes. They worked together, stacking the blocks higher and higher. But then, the tower started to wobble. + +"Oh no!" Timmy cried. "It's going to fall!" + +The cat quickly jumped up and used her furry paws to steady the tower. "Thank you for helping me, kitty," Timmy said. "We make a great team!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a big rock under a tree. The rock was very heavy, but Lily wanted to pick it up. She tried and tried, but it was too heavy for her. + +Just then, a kind man walked by and saw Lily struggling. He came over and lifted the heavy rock for her. Lily was very happy and thanked the man. She loved how he helped her. + +From that day on, Lily always looked under trees for big rocks. She knew they were too heavy for her, but she loved to see if anyone else needed help lifting them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a pretty melon growing on a vine. She wanted to eat it, but it was too high for her to reach. + +Lily's mom came outside and asked, "What are you looking at, sweetie?" + +Lily pointed to the melon and said, "I want it, but I can't stand on my tippy toes high enough." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have an idea." + +Later that day, Lily's mom brought out a ladder and helped Lily climb up to the melon. Lily was so happy and took a big bite of the juicy fruit. From then on, Lily always looked for pretty things to eat and her mom was always there to help her stand tall. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a beautiful rose. It was red and smelled very nice. + +Lily said, "I want to keep this rose forever!" + +Her mommy said, "You cannot keep the rose forever, Lily. It will wilt and die." + +Lily got very serious and said, "But I love this rose so much! Can't we keep it in a vase?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, we can keep it in a vase for a little while, but we must remember that everything has its time." + +Lily was happy and put the rose in a vase. She looked at it every day and it made her smile. She was happy to have kept the rose for a little while. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny. The bunny had a sore knee and couldn't hop around like it used to. One day, the bunny went on an adventure in the forest. It hopped and hopped until it found a big carrot. The bunny was so happy, it started to nibble on the carrot. + +But then, the bunny heard a loud noise and got scared. It hopped away quickly, but it was too late. The bunny had lost its cute little carrot and couldn't find it anywhere. The bunny was sad and its knee hurt even more. The end. +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 with her friend, a bunny named Benny. + +As they were walking, they found a big mess on the ground. "Oh no, this is dirty!" said Lily. "Let's clean it up!" Benny helped her pick up the trash and put it in a bag. + +After they finished cleaning, they continued their walk and found a beautiful flower. "Wow, this is so pretty!" said Lily. "It's the perfect present for my mommy." They picked the flower and continued on their adventure. + +When they got home, Lily's mommy was so happy to see the flower and how clean they had kept the woods. "You two are so adventurous and helpful," she said with a smile. Lily and Benny were proud of themselves and knew they had made a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a funny man named Mr. Bald. He had no hair on his head, just like a baby. One day, Mr. Bald went to his friend's house to watch TV. He sat on the couch and noticed that the cable was not working. + +Mr. Bald tried to fix the cable by wiggling it, but it didn't work. He asked his friend to help him, but his friend didn't know how to fix it either. They decided to call a repairman to come and fix the cable. + +The repairman came and fixed the cable in no time. Mr. Bald and his friend were happy that they could watch TV again. Mr. Bald noticed that the repairman had a lot of hair on his head, unlike him. They all laughed and had a good time together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a great teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Lily promised Brownie that she would take him to the park. Brownie was very happy. + +When they got to the park, Lily saw her friend Timmy. Timmy was sad because he lost his toy car. Lily asked him if he prayed to find it. Timmy said he didn't know how to pray. Lily said, "It's easy! Just close your eyes and ask God to help you find your toy car." + +Timmy closed his eyes and prayed. Suddenly, he saw his toy car under a bench. He was so happy and thanked Lily for teaching him how to pray. Lily smiled and said, "I promised to help my friend and I kept my promise. That's what friends do!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute puppy named Max. They loved to play together and take pictures. One day, Lily had to leave to go to school. Max was sad because he didn't want her to go. + +Lily promised Max that she would bring him a picture of her and him to hang on the wall. Max was happy and licked her face. When Lily came back from school, she gave Max the picture. Max wagged his tail and barked happily. + +From that day on, Max would always look at the picture and remember how much he loved playing with Lily. Even when Lily had to leave again, Max was happy because he had the picture to keep him company. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty dresses and shiny shoes. One day, Lily went to visit her friend, a horse named Brownie, at the stable. Brownie was a big and strong horse, but he looked sad. + +Lily asked, "Why are you sad, Brownie?" + +Brownie replied, "I lost my favorite carrot, and it's very mysterious. I looked everywhere, but I can't find it." + +Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's look for your carrot together. I bet we can find it." + +So, Lily and Brownie searched the stable, and after a while, they found the mysterious carrot hidden behind some hay. Brownie was so happy that he gave Lily a ride on his back. They laughed and played together until it was time for Lily to go home. + +From that day on, Brownie was never sad again, and Lily loved to visit him at the stable and wear her pretty dresses while riding on his back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play on her rug. She would jump and dance on it every day. One day, her big brother accidentally spilled a drink on the rug. The little girl was very embarrassed because her friends were coming over to play. + +She tried to clean the rug, but the stain wouldn't go away. Her friends arrived and saw the dirty rug. They laughed at her and made fun of her. The little girl felt very sad and wanted to escape from the situation. + +She ran to her room and cried. Her mom came in and saw what happened. She tried to comfort the little girl, but it was too late. The little girl was so embarrassed that she didn't want to play with her friends anymore. The rug was ruined, and the little girl's day was ruined too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friend Timmy found a big, playful monster in the bushes. The monster was green and had big teeth, but it didn't seem scary. + +"Let's play with the monster!" said Timmy. + +"No way!" said Lily. "It might squeeze us!" + +But Timmy didn't listen and ran towards the monster. Lily was scared, so she ran away. But then she heard Timmy scream. She turned around and saw that the monster had squeezed him too hard. Lily knew she had to be brave and help her friend. So she walked up to the monster and said, "Please let Timmy go. He's my friend." + +The monster looked at Lily and saw that she was very brave. It let Timmy go and said, "I'm sorry. I was just playing." + +Lily and Timmy were happy to be safe and they played with the monster all day. From that day on, Lily knew that even big, scary monsters could be playful and friendly. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to draw with his markers and make colorful pictures. One day, he ran out of markers and asked his mom for more. + +"Mommy, can you supply me with more markers?" Timmy asked. + +"Of course, my dear. I will buy you some tomorrow," his mom replied. + +The next day, Timmy's mom went to the store and bought him a big pack of markers. Timmy was so excited and started drawing right away. He made a beautiful picture with lots of colors and shapes. He was so proud of it. + +But then, his little sister came in and accidentally spilled juice all over Timmy's picture. Timmy was so upset and started crying. + +"I worked so hard on that picture! Now it's ruined!" Timmy said. + +His mom tried to comfort him, but he was still sad. He realized that even though he had lots of markers, he couldn't replace his beautiful picture. He felt poor and unhappy. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Lily. She loved to ride the subway with her mommy and daddy. They would go on adventures together and see lots of new things. + +One day, Lily was feeling very tired. She asked her mommy if she could take a nap on the subway. Her mommy said yes, and Lily snuggled up with her favorite blanket and teddy bear. + +As she was napping, Lily dreamed about all the fun she had on the subway. She saw big buildings, colorful signs, and lots of friendly people. When she woke up, she felt refreshed and ready for more adventures with her family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. Emily loved to go to the park and play on the swing. She would go higher and higher until she felt like she was flying. One day, Emily was swinging and she saw something incredible. It was a big, beautiful butterfly! She watched it fly around and then it landed on her hand. Emily realized that she had never seen a butterfly up close before. She was so happy and amazed. From that day on, Emily always kept an eye out for butterflies when she went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was very hairy and loved to play in the water. One day, Spot went to the park to play with his friends. They played fetch and ran around, but then Spot got thirsty. He looked around and saw a bowl of water. He went to drink it, but it was empty. Spot didn't know what to do, so he asked his friend for help. "Can you answer me? Where can I find water?" he asked. His friend pointed to a fountain nearby and said, "Water is over there!" Spot was so happy to have his question answered and went to drink from the fountain. +Once upon a time, a girl named Lily was playing in the park. She saw her friend Max and ran to say hello. Max asked her, "What did you do today?" Lily replied, "I drew a picture of my family." Max said, "I want to see it!" + +Lily showed Max her picture and he said, "Wow, you are a great artist! I am proud of you." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Max." They continued to discuss their favorite colors and toys. Suddenly, Lily's mom called her name and told her it was time to go home. + +Lily said goodbye to Max and ran home. She showed her mom the picture and said, "Max was proud of me!" Her mom smiled and said, "I am proud of you too, Lily." They discussed the picture and Lily's mom asked her about the colors she used. Lily was happy to talk about her artwork and her day with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved trains, especially the big ones that went choo-choo! One day, Timmy and his mom went to the train station to watch the trains go by. Timmy was so excited! + +While they were there, they met a very helpful man who worked at the station. The man showed Timmy all the different trains and even let him sit in the conductor's seat. Timmy was so happy! He said, "Thank you for being so helpful!" + +As they were leaving, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to stay and watch more trains. But Timmy said he was tired and wanted to quit. So, they went home and Timmy fell asleep dreaming of all the trains he saw at the station. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce lion. His name was Leo. Leo lived in a big jungle with many animals. One day, Leo saw a little rabbit. He wanted to eat the rabbit, so he pushed him with his big paw. The rabbit got hurt and ran away. + +The next day, Leo saw a group of monkeys playing. He wanted to play too, but the monkeys were scared of him. So, Leo pushed them out of the way. The monkeys were sad and went away. + +One day, Leo was walking in the jungle when he saw a hunter. The hunter had a big gun. Leo was scared and tried to run away, but the hunter shot him. Leo fell down and couldn't get up. The other animals came to say goodbye to Leo. They were sad that he was gone. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a purple car. It had a driver who loved to drive fast. But one day, the driver got lost and couldn't find the way back home. He drove and drove, but he couldn't find the way. The driver started to hate being lost. + +Suddenly, the driver saw a little girl walking on the side of the road. He stopped the car and asked her for directions. The little girl was very smart and told the driver how to get back home. The driver was so happy and thanked the little girl. + +From that day on, the driver never forgot how to get back home. He loved driving his purple car, but he loved the little girl even more for helping him when he was lost. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy horn that she loved to play with. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some candy. While they were there, she saw a beautiful dress that she wanted to buy. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can we buy the pretty dress? I want to wear it to my friend's party." + +Her mommy said, "Yes, we can buy the dress, but we have to pay for it first. It costs a lot of money." + +Lily was careful not to touch anything while they were in the store. She was excited to wear her new dress to the party. + +But when they got home, they realized they had lost their money. They looked everywhere, but it was gone. They couldn't pay for the pretty dress. Lily was sad and cried because she couldn't wear her new dress to the party. +Once upon a time, there was a big, black hippo. He loved to swim in the river and eat lots of plants. One day, he met a little bird who wanted to be his friend. The hippo wasn't sure at first, but the bird insisted and kept following him around. + +The hippo started to like having the little bird around. They played together and had lots of fun. But one day, the hippo got stuck in the mud and couldn't get out. The little bird flew to get help and brought some other animals to rescue the hippo. + +From that day on, the hippo and the little bird were the best of friends. The hippo even insisted that the little bird come live with him in his big, black hippo home. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who lived in a small house near a big green field. One day, the farmer went to the market to sell his vegetables. While he was there, he met an ugly old man who asked him for some carrots. The farmer gave him some and the old man said, "Thank you, farmer. I will return the favor someday." + +The farmer went back home and continued to work on his farm. A few days later, the old man returned and said, "Farmer, I have a gift for you." He gave the farmer a beautiful flower that he had grown in his own garden. The farmer was very happy and said, "Thank you, old man. You are very kind." + +From that day on, the farmer and the old man became good friends. They would often talk about their farms and share stories. The farmer realized that even though the old man was ugly on the outside, he had a kind heart and that was all that mattered. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and listen to the birds singing. One day, Lily's mom gave her a treat, a delicious cookie that she loved to eat. + +As Lily was eating her cookie, a wise old owl flew down from a tree and landed next to her. The owl said, "Lily, it's important to listen to others and be kind. Always share your treats with your friends, and they will be happy." + +Lily listened carefully to the owl's wise words and shared her treat with her friends. They were very happy and thanked her for being kind. From that day on, Lily always listened to others and shared her treats. She learned that being kind and wise was the best way to make friends and be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big clubhouse in the forest. All the animals liked to play there, but one day a big storm came and knocked it down. The animals were sad because they didn't have a place to play anymore. + +But then, a kind beaver came to help. He worked very hard to restore the clubhouse, using his strong teeth to chop down trees and build a new one. The animals were very happy when they saw the new clubhouse. + +The clubhouse was now available for all the animals to play in again. They were so excited to have their special place back. They played games, told stories, and had lots of fun together. The clubhouse was the best place in the forest! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a village with her mom and dad. One day, Lily and her mom went to the market to buy some fruits and vegetables. Lily saw a big, red apple and said, "Mommy, can we buy this apple? I enjoy eating apples!" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie." + +As they were walking back home, they saw a man who was very happy. Lily asked her mom, "Why is that man so happy?" Her mom replied, "He just had a successful day at work." Lily didn't understand what "successful" meant, so she asked her mom. Her mom explained, "It means he did a very good job and accomplished what he wanted to do." + +Lily and her mom reached home and Lily's dad was there. Lily told her dad about the man who had a successful day at work. Her dad smiled and said, "That's great news, Lily. I'm happy to hear that." Lily then asked her dad, "Daddy, can we go to the park tomorrow? I enjoy playing there." Her dad replied, "Sure, we can go to the park tomorrow." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pastel crayons, but her mommy could only buy her cheap ones from the store. One day, Lily went to the park to draw pictures on the sidewalk with her pastels. + +A boy came up to her and said, "I like your drawings. Can I use your pastels?" Lily said, "Sure, but please mind them." The boy promised he would be careful. + +But when Lily turned around to draw a new picture, the boy ran away with her pastels! Lily was very sad and cried. Her mommy told her that she should always be careful with her things and not trust strangers. The moral of the story is to be mindful of your things and not trust people you don't know. +Once upon a time, there was a big red house. It had a lot of rooms and a big yard outside. One day, the family who lived in the big red house decided to start building a new structure in their yard. + +They got some wood and some nails and started building. They worked hard all day long, hammering and sawing until the structure was finished. It was a big, tall tower with lots of windows. + +When they were done, they all stood back and looked at their new structure. It was so tall and so red, just like their big red house. They were very happy with what they had built and couldn't wait to start playing in it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They played on the swings and the slide, but then they got hungry. + +Lily's mom had packed her a lunch in a dish. She picked it up and showed it to her friends. "Look, I have a sandwich and an apple!" she said. + +But then Lily saw a butterfly flying high in the sky. "I want to catch it!" she said. Her friends looked up and saw the butterfly too. "It's too high!" they said. + +But Lily was determined. She climbed up on the picnic table and stretched her arms up as high as she could. She reached and reached until finally, she picked the butterfly out of the air. "I did it!" she said, holding the butterfly gently in her hands. + +Her friends cheered and Lily felt very proud. She put the butterfly down and opened her dish to eat her lunch. "Who wants to share with me?" she asked her friends, smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy. One day, he saw a big lollipop in a store. It looked so yummy! Timmy bought the lollipop and put it in his mouth. He could taste the sweet flavor on his tongue. It was so delicious! + +As Timmy walked home, he saw smoke coming from a house. He got scared and ran to see what was happening. The house was on fire! The smoke was everywhere. Timmy saw a firefighter and asked him if he needed help. The firefighter said no, but thanked Timmy for caring. + +When Timmy got home, he told his mom about the fire. She was proud of him for being brave. She also thought the lollipop was unique because it was so big and colorful. Timmy smiled and said he loved unique things. He was happy to have tasted the yummy lollipop and helped someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. They would run, jump, and play with their toys. One day, Timmy found a ball that was very old. It had been left outside for a long time and was starting to rot. + +Timmy didn't want to play with the old ball, but he didn't want to throw it away either. So, he decided to put it in his dad's equipment shed. Timmy's dad had lots of tools and equipment in the shed, but he didn't mind sharing the space with the old ball. + +One night, Timmy heard a noise coming from the shed. He was frightened and didn't know what to do. He slowly walked over to the shed and peeked inside. To his surprise, he saw the old ball moving all by itself! Timmy realized that the ball must have been blown by the wind and was not actually alive. He laughed and went back to bed, feeling relieved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the snow with her friends. The snow was very cold, but Lily didn't mind because she was having so much fun. + +As they were playing, Lily's friend Emma fell down and hurt her arm. She started to cry and said it was very tight. Lily's other friend, Jack, said they should go get Emma's mom. + +Lily ran to Emma's house and knocked on the door. When Emma's mom answered, Lily said, "Emma fell down and her arm is tight. She needs your help." Emma's mom thanked Lily for telling her and went outside to help Emma. From that day on, Lily knew that it was important to say when someone needs help. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to walk on the street with his owner. One day, Max saw a cool hat on the ground. He picked it up with his mouth and brought it to his owner. + +Max's owner thought the hat was very cool too, so she decided to attach it to Max's collar. Max was so happy to wear the cool hat on his collar while walking on the street. Everyone who saw Max thought he looked so cool with his new accessory. + +From that day on, Max always wore his cool hat on his collar when he went for walks on the street with his owner. Max and his owner became known in the neighborhood as the coolest duo on the street. +Once upon a time, there was a tall neighbor who lived next door. One day, the neighbor started to sneeze a lot. "Ah-choo! Ah-choo!" she went. The little girl who lived next door was worried about her neighbor. She went to see if the neighbor was okay. When she got there, the neighbor said she was allergic to the flowers outside. The little girl helped the neighbor by picking all the flowers and putting them in a vase. The neighbor stopped sneezing and was very happy. From that day on, the little girl and the neighbor became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, they saw a big, scary dog. It barked loudly and scared them all. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said he knew how to scare the dog away. He told them to all shout, "Go away, dog!" together. They did it and the dog ran away. + +Later that day, Lily's mom told her a story about a famous king who was very mean. He scared everyone in his kingdom and no one liked him. But one day, he realized that being kind was better than being mean. He started to help people and soon, everyone loved him. + +The moral of the story is that being kind is better than being scary. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. They would run and jump and play games together. + +One day, Timmy's mom called him and said it was time to go home. Timmy was sad because he was having so much fun, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +When Timmy got home, he was very tired. His mom gave him a big glass of milk and some cookies. Timmy felt very happy and fit after his snack. + +Timmy went to bed early that night, dreaming of all the fun he would have with his friends the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls, especially her favorite doll named Rosie. One day, Lily's mom gave her a pretty postcard that had a picture of a princess on it. The postcard was very fragile, so Lily had to be careful with it. + +Lily was so excited about her new postcard that she wanted to show it to Rosie. She ran to her room and picked up Rosie, but accidentally dropped the postcard. It broke into tiny pieces and Lily started to cry. "My postcard is broken!" she screamed. + +Her mom came running to her room and saw the broken postcard. "Don't worry, Lily. We can fix it with some tape," her mom said. Lily smiled and hugged her mom. "Thank you, Mommy. You always make things better," she said. +Once upon a time, in a big city, there was a big earthquake. The ground shook and things fell down. People were scared and ran outside to be safe. + +After the earthquake, everyone was careful when they walked. They looked at the ground to make sure it was safe. They were also careful when they talked, because they didn't want to make anyone scared. + +One day, two friends wanted to play together, but they started to fight. They pushed each other and yelled. But then they remembered the earthquake and how everyone needed to be careful. They stopped fighting and said sorry. They played together and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but her boots were too small. One day, her mom said, "Lily, we need to get you new boots." Lily was excited and grateful. + +The next day, Lily and her mom went to the store. They found the perfect boots, but they were too expensive. Lily's mom said, "We can't buy these boots today, but maybe we can invite grandma and grandpa over for dinner." + +Lily was confused. "Why do we need to invite them over?" she asked. Her mom smiled and said, "Just wait and see." + +Later that week, Lily's grandparents came over for dinner. After they ate, Lily's mom showed them the boots. "Lily needs new boots, but they're too expensive," she said. "We were hoping you could help us buy them." + +Lily's grandparents were happy to help. They were grateful for the invitation to dinner and happy to give Lily new boots. Lily put on her new boots and ran outside to play. She was so happy and grateful for her new boots and her wonderful grandparents. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, Timmy went on a walk with his mommy. They walked through the park and saw many interesting things like flowers and birds. + +When they got back home, Timmy's mommy asked him to help her fold the sheets. Timmy was happy to help. He picked up a sheet and tried to fold it, but it was too big for him. His mommy showed him how to fold it and then they put it away. + +Later that day, Timmy wanted to go back to the park to see the interesting things again. He asked his mommy if they could return to the park. She said yes and they went back to the park to explore some more. Timmy was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big dinosaur. He wanted to travel to a faraway land, but it was difficult. He had to walk a long way and climb over big rocks. + +But the dinosaur was determined to travel, so he kept going. He saw many things on his journey, like pretty flowers and tall trees. + +Finally, after a long time, the dinosaur arrived at the faraway land. He was very happy to have traveled so far and seen so much. And he knew that even though it was difficult, it was worth it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the water with her dolphin friend. The dolphin was brown and very friendly. Lily loved the dolphin and the dolphin loved Lily too. + +One day, Lily and the dolphin went on an adventure. They swam through the ocean and saw lots of fish and other sea creatures. They even found a treasure chest! Lily was so happy to have the dolphin by her side. + +As the sun began to set, Lily knew it was time to go home. She gave the dolphin a big hug and said, "I love you, dolphin!" The dolphin squeaked happily and swam away. Lily went home with a big smile on her face, knowing she had a new friend in the brown dolphin. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his magnets. One day, Timmy's mom suggested they go for a walk to get some fresh air and be healthy. Timmy was excited and grabbed his favorite magnet to take with him. + +As they walked, Timmy noticed that his magnet was sticking to all sorts of things like the stop sign and the fire hydrant. "Look Mommy, my magnet is so strong!" Timmy exclaimed. His mom smiled and said, "Yes it is, magnets are very powerful." + +Suddenly, Timmy's magnet stuck to a metal fence and he couldn't get it off. "Oh no, my magnet is stuck!" Timmy cried. His mom suggested they use another magnet to pull it off. They found another magnet and it worked! Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you Mommy, you're so smart!" His mom replied, "I just suggested an idea, you figured it out all by yourself." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to take pictures with her camera. One day, Lily went on a trip to the zoo with her family. She wanted to take lots of pictures of the animals, but her camera was too big and heavy for her little hands. + +Lily's mom saw her struggling and said, "Don't worry, we'll find a camera that fits you better." Lily was excited and asked, "What does 'fit' mean?" Her mom explained that it means something that is the right size for you and feels comfortable. + +At the gift shop, Lily's mom found a small camera that was just the right size for Lily. She was so happy and took lots of pictures of the animals. When they got home, Lily looked at all the pictures she took and said, "I'm going to name my new camera 'Little Snappy' because it's small and takes great pictures!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's dad gave him a saw to play with. Timmy thought the saw was very cool and he played with it for a while. But then, he accidentally sawed a hole in his favorite toy. Timmy was sad and his dad said he would help fix the toy. + +Later that day, Timmy and his dad went for a drive in the car. Timmy sat in his car seat and looked out the window. It was a hard seat, but Timmy didn't mind. He saw lots of trees and birds and even a big truck. Timmy was happy to be with his dad and forgot all about his broken toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, she met a new friend named Timmy. He had a humble smile and Lily liked him right away. + +"Hi, I'm Lily!" she said. + +"Hi, I'm Timmy," he said, "do you want to slide with me?" + +Lily smiled and they both slid down the slide. After playing for a while, they got hungry and decided to eat some food. Timmy had a sandwich and Lily had an apple. They shared their food and had a nice chat. + +"I like playing with you, Timmy," Lily said. + +"I like playing with you too, Lily," Timmy replied. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy became the best of friends and went to the park together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and find new things. One day, she went on a search for something interesting in the park. She looked high and low but couldn't find anything. + +As she was about to give up, she saw a butterfly flying around. She wanted to catch it, but it was too fast. Suddenly, she saw a little boy crying. She went over to him and asked him what was wrong. + +The boy had lost his toy car and couldn't find it. Lily decided to help him and together they searched for it. After a while, she pointed to a bush and said, "Look! There it is!" The boy was so happy and thanked her. Lily realized that helping others was more interesting than finding things for herself. And that's why being kind is always the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a horse named Brownie. Brownie was a happy horse who loved to run and play in the fields. One day, Brownie met a little girl named Lily. Lily asked Brownie if she could ride him. Brownie said, "Yes, I am available to take you for a ride." + +Lily climbed onto Brownie's back and they started to gallop. Brownie felt so free and happy to have a friend to ride with. Lily was so excited to be riding a horse that she started to sing a song. "I can fly, I can fly," she sang. Brownie didn't understand what she meant, but he loved the sound of her voice. + +As they rode, they saw a bird flying in the sky. Lily pointed and said, "Look, Brownie! That bird can fly too!" Brownie looked up and saw the bird soaring through the air. He wished he could fly like the bird, but he was happy just to be galloping with Lily. They rode until the sun started to set and then they said goodbye. Brownie was sad to see Lily go, but he knew they would ride again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty lady named Lily. She loved to play in her garden. She planted flowers and vegetables there. The garden was brilliant, with lots of colors and smells. + +One day, a kind man named Jack visited Lily's garden. He liked it very much and asked Lily if she would marry him. Lily was happy and said yes. They got married in the garden, surrounded by beautiful flowers. + +After the wedding, Lily and Jack lived happily ever after in the brilliant garden. They took care of it together and watched it grow. And every time they looked at the garden, they remembered their special day when they got married. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike around the park. One day, while he was riding, he saw a fierce dog running towards him. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, his bike hit a rock and he wrecked. + +The dog came closer and Timmy thought he was going to get hurt. But then, the dog stopped and froze. Timmy realized that the dog was just scared too. He slowly got up and walked towards the dog. Timmy petted the dog and the dog licked his hand. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes things can be scary, but it's important to stay calm and not be afraid. He also learned that even fierce dogs can be friendly if you show them kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived on a farm with his mommy and daddy. They grew wheat on their farm. Timmy loved to play in the wheat fields. He would run and jump and hide in the wheat. + +One day, Timmy's mommy told him they had to sell the wheat to make money. Timmy was sad. He didn't want to sell the wheat. He loved playing in the fields. But his mommy and daddy needed the money. + +Timmy decided to help. He put on his running shoes and jogged around the fields to make sure all the wheat was ready to sell. He was glad to help his family. And when the wheat was sold, Timmy's mommy and daddy were glad too. They hugged Timmy and thanked him for his help. From then on, Timmy knew that helping his family was the most important thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Hoppy. Hoppy loved to hop around the world and see new things. One day, Hoppy met a rude fox who didn't want to be friends. Hoppy was sad, but he didn't let the rude fox ruin his day. He kept hopping and found a beautiful field of flowers. Hoppy was so happy and he knew that there was still kindness in the world. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and water his plants with his hose. One day, Timmy's hose broke and he couldn't water his plants anymore. + +Timmy went to his neighbor's house to ask if he could borrow their hose. The neighbor said no because they needed their hose too. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, it started to rain! Timmy was lucky because the rain watered his plants for him. He was so happy that he started to dance in the rain. Timmy learned that sometimes when things don't go as planned, something lucky can happen. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy spider named Spidey. He lived in a big tree with his friends. One day, Spidey was trying to spin a cobweb but he was too sleepy to do it. His friend, the ant, saw him struggling and said, "Hey Spidey, why are you so sleepy? Do you need help?" + +Spidey replied, "Yes, please. I need to spin a cobweb but I can't do it alone." + +The ant said, "Don't worry, I'll help you." They worked together and soon they had spun a big cobweb. But as they were admiring their work, a gust of wind came and split the cobweb in two. + +Spidey was sad but the ant said, "It's okay, we can fix it. Let's work together again." And so, they spun the cobweb back together and it was even stronger than before. From that day on, Spidey and the ant were the best of friends and always helped each other out. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike with her helmet on. Her mommy always told her to wear it so she wouldn't get hurt. + +One day, Lily was riding her bike and she fell down. Her mommy ran over to her and asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" Lily said, "Yes, I'm okay. My helmet protected me." Her mommy was so happy that she wore her helmet. + +After that, Lily's mommy gave her a yummy snack. Lily said, "Thank you, mommy. I was worried I wouldn't get a snack after falling down." Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will always give you a snack." Lily smiled and ate her yummy snack. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, but one day she woke up feeling sad. She cried and cried but didn't know why. + +Her mom noticed and gave her a note that said, "I love you." Lily smiled and hugged her mom. The note made her feel better. + +Later that day, Lily met a boy who was deaf. She didn't know what that meant, but he couldn't hear her sing. She felt sad for him and decided to draw a picture of herself singing. The boy smiled and gave her a high five. + +Lily realized that even though the boy couldn't hear her, he could still feel happy. She stopped crying and felt grateful for the note from her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color purple and had a purple dress that she wore all the time. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy who was sad because he lost his ball. Lily offered to help him find it. + +They looked everywhere, but they couldn't find the ball. Lily felt bad for the boy, so she gave him her purple ball that she had in her bag. The boy was happy and thanked Lily for being so reliable. They played together for the rest of the day and had lots of fun. + +When Lily went home, her mom asked her where her ball was. Lily told her what happened and her mom was proud of her for being kind and sharing. From that day on, Lily knew that being reliable and offering to help others was the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily's mom offered to take her to the park. Lily was very happy and said "yes please!" + +As they were walking to the park, Lily's mom noticed that Lily looked worried. She asked her what was wrong and Lily said she was afraid of the big dog at the park. Her mom told her not to be anxious and that they could play on the swings instead. + +At the park, Lily had so much fun on the swings that she forgot all about the big dog. When it was time to go home, Lily thanked her mom for offering to take her to the park and said she couldn't wait to come back and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a secret that she didn't want anyone to know. She believed that if she told anyone, they wouldn't like her anymore. + +One day, Lily went to her grandma's house. Her grandma had a big, comfortable chair that Lily loved to sit in. While sitting in the chair, Lily felt safe and happy. + +Lily's grandma noticed that something was bothering her and asked her what was wrong. Lily was scared to tell her secret, but her grandma made her feel comfortable and loved. She told her grandma her secret and was surprised when her grandma still loved her the same. + +From that day on, Lily felt better and knew that it was okay to share her secrets with people who loved her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a treasure chest. She was very curious about it and asked her mom, "What's in the chest?" + +Her mom replied, "I don't know, let's find out." They went closer to the chest and saw a note that said, "Only those who can solve the riddle can open the chest." + +Lily was determined to open the chest and said, "Mom, can you help me solve the riddle?" Her mom agreed and together they solved the riddle. Lily was so excited that she opened the chest and found a tight hug from her mom inside. + +Her mom said, "I wanted to give you a special hug, so I put it in the chest. I'm glad we solved the riddle together and allowed the chest to open." Lily hugged her mom tightly and said, "I love you, mom." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, Lily was playing in the rain when she saw a butterfly. She wanted to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over and asked her why she looked sad. Lily told Timmy about the butterfly that got away. Timmy was very thoughtful and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll help you catch it." + +They searched and searched, but they couldn't find the butterfly. Suddenly, Timmy pinched Lily's arm and said, "Look, Lily! The butterfly is on your shoulder!" + +Lily was so happy and thanked Timmy for his help. They both laughed and played in the rain together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his wagon. He would pull it around the yard and put his toys inside. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. But his friend was confused because he didn't know what to do. Timmy told him to stand next to him and they would figure it out together. They decided to put some flowers in the wagon and pull it around the yard. They had so much fun and were happy they figured it out! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to count things and learn new numbers. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big slide. She wanted to go down it, but she was nervous because it was very high. + +Her mom said, "Don't be nervous, Lily. You can do it! Let's count to three and then you can slide down." So they counted together, "One, two, three!" and Lily went down the slide. She felt so proud of herself and learned that sometimes it's okay to be nervous, but you can still try new things and have fun. + +After that, Lily wanted to count everything she saw, from the flowers in the park to the birds in the sky. She learned so many numbers and felt happy because she was getting smarter every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. He had a red car, a blue car, and a green car. Timmy would make his cars zoom around the room, pretending they were in a race. + +One day, Timmy's mom gave him a letter. It was a special letter from his grandma. Timmy was so happy to get the letter. He opened it up and read it with his mom. The letter said that his grandma was coming to visit soon. + +Timmy was so excited that he could hardly fit in his chair. He couldn't wait to show his grandma all of his toy cars and make them zoom around the room together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat fruit, especially apples and bananas. But one day, Timmy's mom told him that he couldn't eat any more fruit because it was making him feel sick. + +Timmy was very restless and sad because he loved fruit so much. But his mom explained that eating too much fruit could prevent him from feeling well. So, Timmy listened to his mom and stopped eating fruit for a while. + +After a few days of resting and eating other foods, Timmy felt much better. He learned that sometimes we have to prevent ourselves from doing things we love for a little while to feel better in the end. And eventually, he was able to eat fruit again without feeling sick. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a mysterious toy box that she loved to play with. One day, she was playing with her toy box when she wondered what was inside. She opened the box and found a magic wand. + +Excitedly, she picked up the wand and started waving it around. Suddenly, she accidentally hit her leg with the wand. Her leg started to hurt really badly, so she ran to tell her mom. + +Her mom saw her leg and knew it was broken. Lily had to go to the hospital and get a cast on her leg. She was sad that she couldn't play with her toy box anymore. From then on, she knew to be careful with mysterious things and always ask for help when she wonders about something. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky lived by the river and loved to play with his friends. One day, Ducky and his friends found a big raft floating down the river. They all wanted to play on it, but the raft looked fragile and they didn't want to break it. + +Ducky's friend, Bunny, decided to push the raft to the shore so they could all play on it safely. But as Bunny pushed the raft, it started to spin around and around! Ducky and his friends got scared and tried to jump off, but the raft was moving too fast. + +Finally, the raft hit a rock and broke into pieces. Ducky and his friends were sad that they couldn't play on the raft, but they were happy that they were safe. From then on, they promised to always be careful with fragile things and to never push something too hard. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red balloon. The balloon was so big that it could float high up in the sky. A little girl named Lily saw the balloon and wanted it so much. But her mommy said they didn't have enough money to buy it. + +One day, Lily and her mommy went to a fair. There were many things to see and do, but Lily didn't forget about the big, red balloon. Suddenly, she saw a symbol that looked like the balloon. It was a game where you could win a prize. Lily played the game and won a small, red balloon. + +But then, something amazing happened. The small, red balloon flew up into the sky and became big, just like the one she saw before. Lily was so happy and she remembered that dreams can come true, even if they start out small. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the rain and jump in puddles. One day, Ducky saw a mighty puddle and wanted to jump in it. But when Ducky jumped, he fell in and couldn't escape! + +Ducky cried out, "Help! Help! I'm stuck!" + +Just then, Ducky's friend Bunny hopped over and asked, "What's wrong, Ducky?" + +"I'm stuck in this mighty puddle and can't escape!" cried Ducky. + +"Don't worry, I'll help you," said Bunny. Bunny hopped into the puddle and pulled Ducky out. + +"Thank you, Bunny! You're my hero!" said Ducky. + +From then on, Ducky was more careful when jumping in puddles and always made sure he could escape. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to go to the zoo with his mommy and daddy. One day, they went to see the tigers. Timmy saw a big, orange tiger with black stripes. He was scared at first, but then he saw the tiger was humble and just wanted to sleep. + +Timmy wanted to pick up a leaf from the ground to give to the tiger, but his mommy said no because it wasn't safe. Instead, they watched the tiger for a while and saw him stretch and yawn. Timmy thought the tiger was very cool and wanted to come back to see him again. + +As they walked away, Timmy waved goodbye to the tiger and said, "Bye-bye, big kitty!" His mommy and daddy smiled and knew they had a great day at the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to draw with her crayons. She had a big box full of them, with every color she could imagine. She drew cute pictures of animals and flowers, and she was very proud of them. + +One day, she decided to draw on the walls of her room. She didn't understand that it was a bad idea. Her mom got very angry when she saw the mess, and she took away all of her crayons. The little girl was very sad. + +From that day on, she couldn't draw anymore. She missed her crayons and her cute pictures. She tried to explain to her mom that she didn't understand why it was wrong to draw on the walls, but it was too late. She had to learn a hard lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to color and draw on pages. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a new coloring book. "Wow, this is weird," said Lily. "Why is it weird?" asked her mommy. "It's weird because the pages are blank," replied Lily. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. You have to work to make the pages look beautiful." Lily started to color and draw on the pages. She worked very hard and made each page look amazing. When she finished, she showed her mommy. "Look, mommy! I made the pages look so pretty," said Lily. + +Her mommy was so proud of her. "You worked so hard, and it paid off. Your coloring book looks wonderful," said her mommy. Lily smiled and hugged her mommy. From that day on, Lily knew that if she worked hard, she could make anything look beautiful. +Bob was a strong boy, and he was glad to have shoulders to carry his things. One day, he was walking through the park with a bundle of sticks in his arms. He noticed a tree with a trunk full of cracks. + +“What’s wrong with that tree?†Bob asked. + +Passerby explained, “That tree is very old and its bark is getting weak. Soon, it’ll be destroyed.†+ +Bob felt sorry for the tree. He tried to be extra careful with the sticks he was carrying on his shoulders so as not to add to the wear on the tree. + +The next day, Bob went back to the park and discovered that the tree had been destroyed. He was shocked to see what had happened. He felt glad to be reminded that he needs to take care of the things he carries. From that day on, Bob made sure to be gentle with everything he carried on his shoulders, so that he can protect the things that he loves. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Lila and Alex. They were both curious to learn something new. +One day they decided they wanted to learn how to make amazing clothes. +Alex asked, "What do you need to make amazing clothes?" +Lila replied, "We will need fabric, thread and scissor!" +Alex and Lila went to the store and bought the things they needed. +Once they got home, Alex said, "I want to make a shirt first!" +Lila helped Alex to cut the fabric and sew the pieces together. +After a few days filled with repeated attempts, Alex created an amazing shirt. +Lila clapped and said, "You make fashion so well!" +Alex was proud of his achievement and hugged Lila for being a great friend. +The two friends were so happy and continued creating fashion together. +Once upon a time, there was a brown dog. His name was Lumpy. Lumpy wanted to go for a walk, so he put on his leash and went outside. + +Lumpy was so excited, he started to run as fast as he could. But as he was running, he stopped when he saw a big branch in his way. + +Lumpy barked at the branch, "Move!" But the branch didn't move. So Lumpy got an idea. He ran around the branch. + +Lumpy kept running and running until he felt very tired. He decided to take a break and he found a nice spot under a brown tree. + +Lumpy lay down and closed his eyes. He enjoyed feeling the warm sun on his back. After a few minutes, Lumpy opened his eyes, stood up and started running again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved the color purple. Everywhere she went, she saw shades of purple. Her favorite was a deep, royal purple, like a grape. + +One day, the little girl was helping her mom make dinner. The little girl noticed that they had some purple vegetables. “Mommy,†she asked, “Can I make some purple salad?†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “Of course, sweetheart!†+ +The little girl carefully added purple spinach leaves, purple radishes, and purple onions to the salad bowl. Then, she added a few purple grapes. When the salad was finished, she asked her mom to try it. + +Her mom took a bite and said, “This salad tastes wonderful! You really understand how to make a salad.†+ +The little girl was so happy! She had made a delicious purple salad that her mom enjoyed! +Josh was three and he liked wearing ties. He thought ties felt nice and grown-up. Every day he would pick out a new one to wear. + +But today, Josh couldn't find any ties he liked. He looked through all his ties and each one was dull. +