diff --git "a/TinyStories_1760.txt" "b/TinyStories_1760.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1760.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +They both started to gather the radishes from the garden. Mr. Hopper showed Lily how to pick the ripe ones. They were having so much fun that they didn't notice the time passing by. + +Finally, they gathered all the radishes and Lily said, "Thank you for letting me help you, Mr. Hopper. I had so much fun!" + +"You're welcome, Lily. I had fun too," said Mr. Hopper with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hungry bear. He roamed around the forest, searching for something to eat. Suddenly, he saw a little rabbit hopping by. + +"Hello, little rabbit," said the bear. "Are you my lunch?" + +"No, Mr. Bear," replied the rabbit. "I am on my way to the king's castle. He needs my help to heal his sick daughter." + +The bear thought for a moment. He was still very hungry, but he knew it was important to help others. So he decided to follow the rabbit to the castle. + +When they arrived, the king was very grateful to see the rabbit. She used her magic powers to heal the princess, and everyone celebrated with a big feast. The bear was no longer hungry, and he was happy to have helped the king and his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat lollipops and always asked her mom for one. One day, her mom gave her a lollipop and told her to be obedient and not eat it all at once. + +Lily was very happy and obediently listened to her mom. She licked the lollipop slowly and enjoyed every bit of it. But then, her friend came over and asked for the lollipop. Lily didn't want to share, so she ate it all at once. + +Later that night, Lily's tummy hurt and she started to weep. Her mom asked her what was wrong and Lily told her what happened. Her mom explained that it's important to share and be obedient to our parents. Lily felt bad and promised to be obedient and share her things with others. + +From that day on, Lily learned the importance of obedience and sharing. She always shared her lollipops with her friends and never ate too many at once. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink juice, especially the kind that came in a fancy cup with a straw. One day, Lily accidentally spilled her juice all over the floor. She started to cry because she was sad. + +But then, her mommy came over and gave her a big hug. She told Lily that it was okay and that they could clean it up together. Lily stopped crying and helped her mommy clean up the juice. + +After they finished cleaning, Lily's mommy surprised her with a new fancy cup for her juice. Lily was so happy and no longer cried. She drank her juice from her new cup and smiled. From that day on, Lily made sure to be extra careful when drinking her juice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play by the sea and collect shells. One day, while she was playing, she saw a big, red octopus swimming in the water. She thought it looked friendly and wanted to hug it. + +But her mommy said, "No, Lily. Octopuses are not for hugging. They might be foolish and hurt you." + +Lily was sad, but she listened to her mommy. She continued to collect shells and play by the sea. Later that day, as she was walking home, she saw a little boy crying. He had lost his toy octopus. + +Lily remembered what her mommy had said and knew that the little boy was foolish for losing his toy. She decided to help him and gave him a big hug. The little boy stopped crying and smiled. Lily felt happy that she could help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her cat, Mittens. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help her weigh some apples. Lily was very enthusiastic about helping her mom. She put the apples on the scale and watched as the numbers went up and down. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud ticking sound. She looked around and saw a clock on the wall. "Tick-tock, tick-tock," it went. "What's that noise?" Lily asked her mom. "It's just the clock telling us what time it is," her mom replied. + +Lily smiled and continued to weigh the apples. "Look, Mommy! These two apples weigh the same!" she exclaimed. "That's great, Lily! You're such a big helper," her mom said, giving her a big hug. From that day on, Lily loved to help her mom weigh things and always listened for the ticking of the clock on the wall. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Timmy wanted to eat oysters for lunch. But Lily said, "No, oysters are yucky!" Timmy insisted that oysters were delicious, but Lily thought they were gross. + +Later, Lily and Timmy went to the park. They saw a shiny rock on the ground. Timmy picked it up and showed it to Lily, but she thought it was dull. Timmy insisted that it was pretty, but Lily didn't agree. + +Finally, they went to play on the swings. Timmy wanted to go higher and higher, but Lily was scared. Timmy insisted that it was fun, but Lily still didn't want to go too high. They decided to play something else instead. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around. One day, she went outside in her new shoes. They were a perfect fit and made her feet feel happy. + +As she was running around, she tripped and fell. She scraped her heel and it hurt a lot. Her mommy came to help and wiped away the dirt and blood. + +Lily felt better and went back to playing. She was happy to have her mommy there to help her when she got hurt. From that day on, Lily always made sure to be careful when she ran around in her new shoes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mommy came to her and asked her to give her a toy. Lily happily gave her mommy a toy to play with. + +After a while, Lily got bored with her toys because they were all the same. She wanted to play with something different. So, she asked her mommy to turn on the TV. Her mommy turned on the TV and they watched their favorite show together. + +But after a while, Lily got sleepy and wanted to take a nap. Her mommy tucked her in and gave her a dull book to read. Lily didn't like the book at first, but as she read it, she found it very interesting and fell asleep with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a dog and a cat. They loved to play together and eat sausages. One day, they found only one sausage and both wanted it. + +The dog said, "I want the sausage, it's my turn." + +The cat replied, "No, it's mine. I found it first." + +They started to fight over the sausage. The cat scratched the dog and the dog bit the cat. Both were hurt and cried. + +After a while, they realized that fighting was not good and they should share the sausage. They ate it together and promised to never fight again. From that day on, they shared everything and were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Tuna. Tuna was very independent and liked to swim on her own. One day, Tuna saw a big fish with sharp teeth. The big fish wanted to cut Tuna with its teeth, but Tuna was too fast for the big fish. Tuna was happy to be independent and swim safely away from the big fish. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go to the park with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy told her that when she grows up, she can go to a special school called a university. + +Lily was very curious about the university and asked her mommy what it was. Her mommy said, "It's a big school where you can learn lots of things and become very smart." Lily thought that was cool and said, "I believe I want to go there when I'm big!" + +One day, while playing with her friend Tom, they saw a fancy car drive by. Tom said, "Wow, that person must be rich to have a car like that!" Lily didn't know what rich meant, so she asked Tom. He said, "It means they have a lot of money and can buy nice things." Lily thought about it and said, "I don't need to be rich, I just want to go to the university and learn lots of things!" +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They brought some food to eat, but it started raining. "Oh no! Our food is wet!" Lily cried. "Don't worry, we can dry it with a towel," Mommy said. + +As they were drying their food, a boy came up to them. "Do you want to share your food with me?" he asked. "Of course!" Lily said happily. But the boy was ignorant and didn't say thank you. "That's not very nice," Mommy said to the boy. "You should always say thank you when someone shares with you." + +Lily and her mommy finished drying their food and sat down to eat. The boy sat next to them and they all enjoyed their snacks together. "This is yummy!" the boy said. "I'm happy we could share with you," Lily said with a smile. The rain stopped and they all played together in the park until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a happy cow named Betsy. Betsy lived in a big barn with all her friends. The barn was warm and cozy, and Betsy loved it there. + +One day, a mean farmer came and offered Betsy some food. But the food was not good for Betsy, and she didn't want to eat it. The farmer got angry and took Betsy away from her home in the barn. + +Betsy was sad and scared. She missed her friends and her warm barn. She wished she had taken the farmer's offer for the food, even though it wasn't good for her. Betsy never saw her friends or her warm barn again. +Once upon a time, there was a little cow named Betsy. Betsy was very shy and didn't like to talk to the other cows. One day, Betsy saw a big and mean-looking bull coming towards her. The bull wanted to squeeze Betsy and take her beef for himself. + +Betsy was scared and didn't know what to do. She tried to run away, but the bull was too fast. Suddenly, Betsy had an idea. She remembered that she had a special power - she could moo really loud! Betsy took a deep breath and let out the loudest moo she could. + +The bull was so surprised that he stopped in his tracks. Betsy mooed again and again, getting louder and louder. Finally, the bull got scared and ran away. Betsy was safe and felt very proud of herself for being brave. From that day on, she wasn't so shy anymore and made lots of new cow friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went on a trip with her family to the beach. Lily was so excited to go swimming in the big, blue ocean. But when she got there, she found out that her clothes were wet from the long car ride. She felt uncomfortable and wanted to change into her swimsuit. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can we unpack my bag so I can change?" Her mom said, "Sure, let's do it together." They unpacked Lily's bag and found her swimsuit. Lily quickly changed into it and felt much better. + +Lily ran to the ocean and played in the waves. She was so happy to be at the beach with her family. When it was time to go home, Lily was sad to leave. But she knew she would come back again one day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a cute puppy running in the park. She wanted to play with the puppy, but it was too fast for her. So, she decided to catch it. She ran after the puppy, but she got tired very quickly. She sat down on the grass and watched the puppy run away. Lily realized that she needed to rest before trying to catch the puppy again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike around the park. One day, Timmy found a shiny stone on the ground. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +As he rode his bike, he felt the stone in his pocket. He thought it was magical and could make him go faster. Timmy was so foolish to think that! + +Suddenly, Timmy hit a bump and fell off his bike. He realized that the stone was not magical at all. It was just a regular stone that he found on the ground. From that day on, Timmy knew not to be so foolish and to be careful when riding his bike. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play outside in the wild. One day, she saw a beautiful butterfly that was so light it flew in the wind. Lily tried to catch it but it was too fast. + +As she continued to skip and play, she found a small bird with a broken wing. She knew she had to help the bird, so she gently picked it up and brought it home. Lily's mom helped her take care of the bird until it was strong enough to fly again. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always be kind to the wild animals she met while she skipped and played outside. She knew that even the smallest act of kindness could make a big difference in their lives. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had to choose which toy to play with. She looked at her dolls and teddy bears, but she wanted something else. Suddenly, she saw a gentle kitten playing with a ball of yarn. She decided to play with the kitten instead. + +Lily loved playing with the kitten so much that she wanted to take it home with her. But the kitten already had a home with a nice family. They were from a different nation, but they were very friendly. Lily was sad that she couldn't keep the kitten, but she was happy that it had a good home. + +From that day on, Lily visited the kitten often and played with it gently. She knew that she made the right choice by choosing to be kind to the kitten and letting it stay with its family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went to the store to buy some groceries. Lily saw a toy she wanted, but her mom said it was too expensive. "We need to save money," said her mom. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a candy that was very cheap. "Can I have this candy, please?" asked Lily. "Yes, you can," said her mom. + +As they left the store, they noticed the weather was getting cloudy. "It looks like it might rain," said Lily's mom. "We need to hurry home." + +When they got home, they saw Lily's dad outside. "What did you do today?" asked Lily's dad. "We went to the store and bought groceries," said Lily. "And I got a cheap candy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Clappy. Clappy loved to play on the shore, but one day he was being careless and wandered too far from his home. He soon found himself lost and scared. + +As he tried to find his way back, he saw a big, scary seagull flying towards him. Clappy knew he had to think fast, so he started to clap his claws together as loudly as he could. The seagull was startled and flew away. + +Finally, Clappy found his way back home, safe and sound. He learned that it's important to be careful and not wander too far from where you belong. And if you ever feel scared, just clap your hands together and you might scare away the scary things! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to take the train with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went on a long train ride to visit her grandma. + +Lily looked out the window and saw the same trees and houses over and over again. She felt bored. She turned to her mommy and said, "Mommy, this train ride is boring. Can we do something fun?" + +Mommy thought for a moment and said, "Let's play a game! We can decide who can spot the most cows from the train." + +Lily liked this idea and they started counting cows. She saw a lot of cows and was having fun. Suddenly, she saw a big, long rail in the distance. She pointed and said, "Look, Mommy! A rail! It's so long!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, that's a train rail. It helps the train stay on track and go to different places." Lily thought this was interesting and decided she wanted to be a train conductor when she grew up. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was an ordinary boy who liked to play with his toys. One day, Timmy fell down and hurt his knee. His mom called an ambulance to take Timmy to the hospital. The ambulance came with a loud noise and flashing lights. + +At the hospital, the doctor looked at Timmy's knee and said he needed to wash the wound. Timmy was scared, but the doctor was very kind and gentle. He washed Timmy's knee and put a bandage on it. Timmy felt much better. + +After that day, Timmy knew that ambulances were for helping people who are hurt and that washing a wound might hurt a little but it makes you feel better in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat broccoli because it made him feel strong. One day, Benny went to his friend's house to play. His friend's mom was very generous and gave them lots of snacks to eat. Benny saw a big bowl of broccoli and said, "Yum, I love broccoli!" His friend made a joke and said, "Ew, broccoli is yucky!" They both laughed and ate some crackers instead. + +Later that day, Benny started to feel sick. His tummy hurt a lot and he couldn't stop throwing up. His mom took him to the hospital and the doctor said that Benny had eaten too much broccoli and it made him very sick. Benny learned that even though he loved broccoli, he needed to eat it in moderation. + +Sadly, Benny never went back to his friend's house to play because he was scared he might eat too much broccoli again. He missed his friend very much and wished he could play with him again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but one day he accidentally broke his favorite toy car. He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, can you fix my car please?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy. Let's go get the saw from the garage." Timmy was enthusiastic and followed his mom to the garage. She got the saw and carefully fixed the car. + +Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! You're the best!" His mom replied, "You're welcome, Timmy. I'm glad I could fix your car for you." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch videos on his tablet. One day, Timmy's mommy noticed that he looked pale. She asked him if he was feeling okay. + +Timmy replied, "I don't feel good, mommy. I think I'm going to sneeze." + +His mommy got him a tissue and Timmy sneezed three times. His mommy said, "Bless you, Timmy." + +Timmy said, "Thank you, mommy. Can I still watch my video?" + +His mommy said, "No, Timmy. You need to rest and get better first." + +Timmy was sad but he knew his mommy was right. He went to bed early and woke up feeling much better the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Zoom. Zoom loved to go fast and race with his friends. One day, Zoom and his friends went to the mall to buy some toys. They had so much fun playing with all the toys and eating yummy snacks. But soon, Zoom started to feel sleepy. He yawned and closed his eyes. His friends knew it was time to go home. They put Zoom in his cozy garage and said goodnight. Zoom fell asleep and dreamt of more fun adventures with his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go outside to see the flowers. One day, Lily's mom asked her what color dress she wanted to wear. Lily decided she wanted to wear her black dress. + +When they went outside, Lily saw a bird with unique feathers. The feathers were very pretty and different from any other bird she had seen before. She asked her mom if they could go see the bird up close. + +They walked over to the tree where the bird was perched and Lily was very happy to see the unique bird. She decided that she wanted to draw a picture of the bird so she could remember it forever. Her mom helped her get some paper and crayons, and Lily drew a beautiful picture of the unique bird with black feathers. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore the wild forest near his house. One day, he found a hidden cave. + +Inside the cave, Timmy met a friendly squirrel. The squirrel told Timmy that he had a package to deliver to his friend on the other side of the forest. + +Timmy wanted to help the squirrel, so he offered to deliver the package for him. The squirrel was very happy and thanked Timmy. + +Timmy walked through the wild forest, following the squirrel's directions. Finally, he found the squirrel's friend and delivered the package. The squirrel's friend was very happy and thanked Timmy for his help. Timmy felt proud that he could help someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a pirate named Jack. Jack wanted to be a successful pirate, so he set sail on his ship to find treasure. He looked everywhere but couldn't find any treasure. Jack was sad and thought he would never be a successful pirate. + +One day, Jack met a friendly dolphin who told him about a secret island where the treasure was hidden. Jack followed the dolphin's directions and found the treasure. He was so happy and felt successful! Jack shared his treasure with his crew and they all celebrated together. + +From that day on, Jack was known as a successful pirate and everyone wanted to join his crew. Jack was happy and grateful for the dolphin's help. He knew that sometimes, you just need a little help to be successful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to walk in the park with his dog, Spot. They would walk for hours and hours, and Timmy would always laugh at Spot's silly antics. + +One day, while they were walking, a big storm came. The wind blew hard and the rain fell fast. Timmy was scared, but Spot barked and licked his face to comfort him. + +Suddenly, a man came up to them and offered to sell Timmy an umbrella for a very cheap price. Timmy was tempted, but he remembered what his mom had told him: "Never buy things from strangers." So, Timmy politely declined and continued to walk in the rain. + +In the end, Timmy and Spot made it home safely. Timmy learned that it's important to be careful and not trust strangers, even if they offer something cheap. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a puppy named Spot. Lily loved Spot very much and always played with him. One day, when they were playing, Spot ran away. Lily looked everywhere for him but couldn't find him. She was scared and started to cry. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a big dog carrying Spot in his mouth. She shouted, "Hey, give me back my puppy!" The big dog dropped Spot and ran away. Lily picked up Spot and hugged him tightly. "I'm so happy I found you, Spot!" she said. + +From that day on, Lily never let Spot out of her sight. She always carried him with her so he wouldn't run away again. And Spot was happy to be with Lily, his best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going on a trip. Lily was so excited! She asked her mom where they were going, but her mom said it was a surprise. + +When they got to the airport, Lily saw a big port where the airplanes were parked. She asked her mom if they were going on a plane, and her mom said yes. Lily was so happy! + +After they got on the plane, Lily's mom told her to close her eyes and count to ten. Lily did what she was told, and when she opened her eyes again, she saw that her mom had dressed her up in a new outfit. "Wow, you look so pretty!" Lily's mom said. + +When they arrived at their destination, Lily's mom took her to a beautiful beach. Lily saw a big rock and ran over to it. "I bet there's something hidden behind that rock!" she said. Her mom smiled and said, "Let's go see!" And sure enough, there was a treasure chest hidden behind the rock. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to play on the beach and find more hidden treasures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy cook in the kitchen. One day, her mommy told her they needed a pot to make soup. + +Lily went to the cupboard and found a big pot. It was very heavy, but she carried it to her mommy. They put the pot on the stove and filled it with water and vegetables. + +As they waited for the soup to cook, Lily asked her mommy what it meant to be rich. Her mommy explained that being rich means having a lot of money and things. But Lily said she didn't need to be rich because she had her mommy and daddy and that was all she needed. + +Finally, the soup was ready and they sat down to eat. Lily was so proud of herself for helping her mommy make a delicious meal in the pot. She felt happy and content, knowing that she had everything she needed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to visit her grandpa. Her grandpa loved to play chess, but Lily didn't know how to play. + +"Grandpa, what is that game?" Lily asked. + +"It's called chess, Lily. Do you want to learn how to play?" Grandpa replied. + +Lily watched as her grandpa moved the pieces around the board. She was tired and wanted to take a nap, but she didn't want to be rude. + +After a while, Lily got bored and wanted to do something else. "Grandpa, can we play something else? I'm tired of watching you play chess," she said. + +Grandpa was disappointed because he loved playing chess, but he didn't want to force Lily to play. "Sure, Lily. What do you want to play?" he asked. + +Lily smiled and said, "Let's play hide and seek!" And so, they played hide and seek until it was time for Lily to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a big head and loved to touch everything he saw. One day, he went to the park with his mom and saw a group of kids playing soccer. Timmy wanted to play too, but he was scared he wouldn't be successful. + +One of the kids noticed Timmy and asked him if he wanted to play. Timmy was happy and said yes. He ran to the ball and touched it with his foot. He felt proud that he was able to play with the other kids. + +After the game, Timmy's mom asked him how he felt. Timmy said, "I was successful! I touched the ball and played with my new friends." His mom smiled and gave him a big hug. Timmy was happy to have made new friends and to have had a successful day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the circus with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the circus and Lily saw a funny clown. The clown had a big red nose and a big smile. He made her laugh so much that she asked her mommy and daddy to take her to see the clown again. + +The next day, they went back to the circus and saw the clown again. This time, the clown was wearing a gray hat. Lily thought it was funny and asked her mommy and daddy if she could have a gray hat too. They said yes and bought her a gray hat just like the clown's. + +At the end of the circus, the clown came up to Lily and asked her if she wanted to be a clown too. Lily was so happy and said yes. The clown gave her a balloon and told her to come back to the circus the next day. + +The next day, Lily put on her gray hat and went back to the circus. She saw the clown and ran up to him. The clown took her hand and led her to the center of the ring. Lily was so excited to be a clown and couldn't wait to see what the clown had in store for her. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny was very creative and loved to draw pictures with his crayons. One day, Benny went on a big adventure and explored the forest. He found lots of pretty flowers and tall trees. + +As the sun started to set, Benny realized he was far from home. He knew he had to return to his cozy burrow before it got too dark. So, he hopped and hopped until he finally made it back. + +When he got home, Benny was so tired that he fell asleep right away. But he dreamed of all the wonderful things he saw on his adventure and couldn't wait to go out and explore again soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and explore her house. One day, she found a key on the floor. She picked it up and asked her mom what it was for. + +Her mom told her that it was an ordinary key that opened a special box. Lily felt excited and wanted to find the box. She searched all over the house and finally found the box in the attic. + +When she opened the box, she found a note that said, "The key to happiness is kindness." Lily felt happy and asked her mom what kindness meant. Her mom explained that it means being nice to others and helping them when they need it. + +From that day on, Lily tried to be kind to everyone she met. She felt happy when she saw others smile because of her kindness. She knew that the key to happiness was within her all along. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy took her to a store to buy a toy. Lily saw a doll that she really wanted, but she didn't know the price. + +Her mommy said, "Let's ask the lady at the counter." The lady told them the price and it was too much for Lily's mommy to buy. Lily was sad and surprised. + +But then, her mommy took her to a different aisle and showed her a funny toy that made Lily laugh. It didn't cost as much and Lily was happy again. She played with her new toy all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sandwiches with peanut butter and jelly. One day, Lily's mommy made her a beautiful sandwich with bright red jelly and smooth peanut butter. Lily was so happy and took a big bite. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to the park to play. They had so much fun on the swings and slides. But after a while, Lily's tummy started to grumble. She couldn't remember if she ate her sandwich or not. + +Lily's mommy reminded her that she had already eaten her sandwich and gave her a big hug. Lily felt so happy and full. She knew that her mommy always took good care of her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play sports with her friends. They would run, jump and kick the ball. It was always so much fun. + +One day, Lily's mom packed a lovely picnic for them to enjoy after their game. They sat down on a blanket and started to eat. But then, Lily accidentally spilled her juice all over her shirt. She was sad because she didn't want to stain her pretty shirt. + +That's when her mom pulled out a napkin and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can wipe it off." Lily was happy and relieved that her shirt wouldn't be ruined. She finished her food and went back to playing with her friends. From then on, Lily always made sure to have a napkin with her during their sports games. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her favorite color was purple. One day, Lily was playing with her dolls when her mom asked her to clean up her toys. + +Lily demanded to finish playing with her dolls first. Her mom agreed and said, "Okay, but don't forget to clean up before dinner." + +As Lily was playing, she accidentally bumped her thumb on the table and it hurt. She showed her mom her purple thumb and her mom gave her a band-aid to make it feel better. + +After Lily finished playing, she remembered her mom's request to clean up. She picked up all her toys and put them away. Her mom was proud of her for being responsible and thanked her for listening. From that day on, Lily made sure to clean up after herself every time she played with her toys. +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 took her to a big race. Lily watched as the runners ran really fast. + +After the race was over, Lily saw a man give a trophy to the winner. She asked her mom, "What's that shiny thing?" + +"That's a trophy," her mom replied. + +Lily was happy for the winner and wanted to congratulate him. She walked up to him and said, "You did a good job! Can I sit next to you?" + +The winner smiled and said, "Of course you can! I'm happy you liked the race." They sat together and talked about running and having fun. Lily felt happy and proud that she made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a black cat named Midnight. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she heard a loud noise. She asked Midnight, "What was that noise?". Midnight replied, "I don't know, let's go check it out!". + +As they walked outside, Lily saw a big tree shaking in the wind. The leaves were falling down and it was making a lot of noise. Lily said, "Look Midnight, the tree is shaking!". Midnight replied, "Yes, it is because of the wind". + +Suddenly, the wind stopped and the sky became clear. Lily looked up and saw a beautiful rainbow. She said, "Wow, look at the pretty colors!". Midnight said, "Yes, it's very clear today, we can see everything". Lily and Midnight sat down and enjoyed the beautiful colors of the rainbow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat spicy food, but his mommy always said it was too hot for him. + +One day, Timmy and his mommy went to a restaurant. Timmy saw a plate of spicy chicken wings and begged his mommy to let him have some. His mommy finally agreed, but warned him to be careful. + +Timmy took a bite of the chicken wing and his mouth felt like it was on fire! He said to his mommy, "This is too spicy! Can we leave and get some ice cream instead?" + +His mommy agreed and they left the restaurant. As they walked out, Timmy accidentally stubbed his foot on the curb. "Ouch!" he cried. His mommy picked him up and carried him to the car. Timmy learned that sometimes it's better to leave spicy food behind and go for something sweeter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Christmas and always wanted to see Santa's reindeer. One day, she sneaked out of her house and went to the North Pole. She saw a reindeer and wanted to touch it, but it ran away. + +Lily felt sad and cried. Santa Claus came and asked her what happened. She told him what she did, and Santa said, "It's not honest to sneak out without permission." Lily felt sorry and asked for forgiveness. + +Santa forgave her and said, "Always be honest and ask permission before doing something." Lily learned her lesson and went back home. From that day on, she was always honest and asked permission before doing anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big house with his mommy and daddy. Timmy loved to look out the window and watch the birds fly by. He was always so proud when he saw a bird he recognized. + +One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to help her serve cookies to their guests. Timmy was happy to help. He carried the cookies on a tray and walked very carefully so he wouldn't drop them. When he got to the living room, he saw that his friends were there. Timmy was so proud to show them the cookies he helped serve. They all ate the cookies and had a great time together. + +After the guests left, Timmy went back to the window to watch the birds. He felt happy that he was able to serve cookies to his friends and make them happy. Timmy knew he was a good helper and that made him even more proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she put on her favorite red boots and went to the park. There, she saw her friend Emma playing with a toy that Lily wanted. She felt jealous and sad. + +Lily went to sit on a nearby bench and looked at her boots. They were so shiny and new. She started to play with them, jumping up and down and splashing in a puddle. Suddenly, Emma came over and asked if she wanted to play with the toy together. Lily was so happy and forgot all about feeling jealous. + +They played together for a long time, running and laughing. When it was time to go home, Lily put on her boots and smiled. She realized that playing with friends is much more fun than being jealous. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys in the hall. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's toy car and asked if he could lend it. Timmy said yes and gave Billy the toy car. + +Billy drove the toy car around the hall and started to do crazy stunts. Timmy was worried the car might break, but Billy promised to take good care of it. After a while, Billy gave the toy car back to Timmy and thanked him for lending it. Timmy was happy to share his toys with his friend and they continued to play together in the hall. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a goat. The goat was troubled because he couldn't find any grass to eat. He walked and walked but he couldn't find any. Suddenly, he saw a little boy coming towards him. + +"Hello goat, why are you troubled?" asked the little boy. + +"I can't find any grass to eat," replied the goat. + +"Don't worry, I can help you," said the little boy. "I have a big garden with lots of grass. You can come with me and use it to eat." + +The goat was very happy and followed the little boy to his garden. He ate lots of grass and felt full. He thanked the little boy and said, "I am not troubled anymore. Thank you for helping me." +Once upon a time, there was a little car. The car loved to go fast and speed around the room. It would zoom and vroom all day long. One day, the car saw a cup of tea on the table. It wanted to go fast and knock over the tea. But the car knew that would be naughty. Instead, it drove around the tea very carefully. + +Suddenly, the car heard a noisy sound. It was the cat meowing loudly. The car got scared and drove under the table to hide. It waited there until the cat stopped making noise. Then, the car came out and continued to speed around the room. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man who didn't have any hair on his head. He was bald. One day, he gave his friend a task to do. The task was to bring him a big, juicy apple. His friend went to the market and found the biggest apple he could find. When he gave the apple to the bald man, he was very happy. He said, "Thank you! You have completed your task very well." And they both ate the apple together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She had a lovely dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily's friend Sarah came over to play. Sarah accidentally spilled juice on Lily's dress and it made a big stain. Lily was upset and didn't know what to do. + +But then, Sarah had an idea. She suggested they celebrate by having a dress-up party! They could wear all their lovely dresses and have fun together. Lily thought it was a great idea and they quickly got to work. They put on their dresses and danced around the room, giggling and having fun. + +In the end, Lily forgot all about the stain on her dress and had a wonderful time celebrating with her friend. She realized that even when things don't go as planned, there's always a way to make it better and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his toys when he fell down and hurt his knee. His mom took him to the hospital and the doctor took an x-ray of his knee. The x-ray showed that Timmy's knee was broken. + +Timmy was sad and scared. He asked his mom if he would be okay. His mom said that the doctor would fix his knee, but Timmy had to be brave. The doctor told Timmy to kneel down so he could put a cast on his knee. + +Timmy's knee felt better with the cast, but he couldn't play with his friends anymore. He felt empty without his toys and his friends. Timmy missed playing with his friends so much that he started to cry. His mom hugged him and said that he would be able to play again soon. + +But one day, Timmy's knee started to hurt again. His mom took him back to the hospital and the doctor took another x-ray. The x-ray showed that Timmy's knee was still broken. The doctor said that Timmy needed another surgery. Timmy was scared and didn't want to go back to the hospital, but he knew he had to be brave. + +After the surgery, Timmy's knee felt better, but he had to stay in the hospital for a long time. He missed his toys and his friends even more. One day, Timmy's mom told him that he could go home soon. Timmy was happy, but he was also sad because he knew he would miss the hospital and the nice nurses. + +When Timmy went home, he was excited to see his toys and his friends. But when he got home, he found out that his toys were gone and his friends had moved away. Timmy felt empty and alone. He wished he could go back to the hospital where he felt safe and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her blue dress and her pony named Sparky. One day, Lily went outside to play with Sparky. She rode on his back and they had so much fun together. + +Suddenly, a storm came and the sky turned dark. Sparky got scared and ran away. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She looked for Sparky everywhere but he was nowhere to be found. + +Lily's mom saw that she was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her that Sparky was gone. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we will find him." They looked for Sparky all day and finally found him in a nearby field. Sparky was safe and sound. Lily was so happy and hugged Sparky tight. From that day on, Lily made sure to always dress Sparky in his blue pony blanket to keep him warm and cozy. +Once upon a time, there was a fluffy bunny named Binky. Binky loved to play in the park near a big building with lots of windows. One day, Binky was hopping around when he heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw a bird stuck on the roof of the building! Binky knew he had to rescue the bird. + +Binky hopped as fast as he could to find someone to help him. He found a kind man who climbed up to the roof and rescued the bird. The bird was so happy and flew away into the soft blue sky. Binky felt proud that he helped rescue the bird and he continued to play in the park, hopping and jumping with joy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a big, blue van arrive in her neighborhood. It was filled with lots of toys and balloons! + +Lily ran over to the van and saw a silly clown inside. The clown gave her a balloon and said, "Come back later for a surprise!" + +Lily was so excited and couldn't wait to see what the surprise was. She played outside all day, and when the sun started to set, she remembered the clown's words. She ran back to the van and saw that the clown had set up a big bouncy castle! + +Lily had so much fun jumping and playing with the other kids. She thanked the clown and went home with a big smile on her face. From that day on, Lily always looked forward to seeing the big blue van arrive in her neighborhood. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very curious. She loved to ask questions about everything she saw. One day, Lily saw a green truck outside her house. She asked her mom, "What is that green truck doing here?" + +Her mom replied, "It's here to deliver a package for us." + +Lily watched as the delivery man brought a big box to their door. She was so excited to see what was inside. When her mom opened the box, there was a beautiful green dress for Lily to wear to her friend's birthday party. Lily was so happy and thanked the delivery man for bringing her dress. From that day on, Lily would always get excited when she saw a delivery truck, wondering what surprises it might bring. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and look out the window. One day, she saw a bird flying by and she wanted to go outside to play with it. But her mommy said no because it was raining outside. + +Lily was sad and bored, so she decided to play with her dolls instead. She picked up her favorite doll, but it was spoiled and needed to be fixed. So, she went to her mommy and asked for help. Her mommy said she would fix it later. + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her dolls again when she heard a loud noise. She looked out the window and saw a big truck driving by. The truck was carrying rocks and one of the rocks hit her window! Lily was scared and ran to her mommy for help. + +Her mommy fixed the window and Lily learned that sometimes things can break, but they can always be fixed. She also learned that it's important to listen to her mommy and not go outside when it's raining. The end. +Once upon a time there was a noisy pirate. He sailed the seven seas, looking for treasure and adventure! Everywhere he sailed, people heard the noisy pirate coming. + +One day, while he was sailing, he realized he was feeling very lonely. He missed his friends and family. He wanted to share his adventures and treasures with them. So he decided to sail back home. + +On the way back home, the pirate saw another pirate ship on the horizon! He became very excited and started yelling. He was so loud the other pirate heard him even though he was across the sea. + +The pirates waved at each other, missing their families and their time at sea. Finally, the noisy pirate arrived back home. He was so happy to see his family that he shared his treasure with them! Everyone was so excited. From then on, the noisy pirate was never lonely again. +One day, it was a mild day and the sun was shining. A three year old was playing outside in the garden and looking up at the clear blue sky. Suddenly clouds started to gather and the wind blew in. Rain started to fall from the dark clouds and the three year old was so excited. All around the world, it was raining. Rain was pouring down on the ground and the garden was wet. The three year old ran around the garden, jumping in puddles of water and feeling the rain on her skin. It was so much fun and the three year old laughed out loud. Then, just as quickly as the rain had come, the rain stopped and the sun was out again. The garden was full of water and looked so different. The three year old had loved playing in the rain. +Once there was a pupil who was very high. His name was Mark, and he was only three years old. He loved to play in the sun and go on adventures. One day, he had a great idea. He wanted to climb the tallest tree in the neighbourhood and have a better look of the world. + +So he started to climb, and he went higher and higher. Soon he was at the top of the tree, looking around. Everything seemed different from way up there! He could even see the clouds floating in the sky. + +Mark cried out in delight and jumped around in excitement. It was such a high feeling to be up there, and it felt really special. From the top of the tree, he could see the whole neighbourhood and it was so beautiful! He couldn't believe his eyes. + +Mark stayed up in the tree for a while before climbing down. He felt really brave and strong, and he was very proud of himself. He had climbed the highest tree and seen the world from a new perspective. It was an amazing experience. +Johnny was very proud. He wanted to borrow his dad's binoculars to get a better view. He asked his dad if he could borrow them and his dad said yes. Johnny was so excited. He put on the binoculars and looked out the window. He saw a bird flying in the sky. It looked so beautiful. He was so proud that he could see the bird so clearly. He spent the rest of the day looking through the binoculars. He was able to see things he had never seen before. He was very proud to be able to borrow the binoculars from his dad. +Once there was a grandpa who wanted to go for a walk. He needed a cane to help him get around. He got an open cane from the store, which he used to help him walk. + +Grandpa was so grateful to have a cane because it made it much easier for him to get around. He wanted to explain just how helpful it was to his three year old grandson. + +So, he took the grandson on a walk and showed him how the open cane helped him walk faster and stay safe. Grandpa said, "This cane can help me move around, so I don't fall over." Grandpa also explained how the cane kept him balanced and helped him walk around the neighborhood. + +The grandson was happy to help Grandpa and be with him on his walk. Grandpa was so thankful that he could explain the importance of his open cane to his grandson and go on a walk together. +Once upon a time there was a girl who was in a bad place. She was very restless and didn't know what to do. She felt so alone and scared. + +Then one day, she heard a voice calling to her. It was a friendly voice that said it was there to help. The friendly voice said that it was going to rescue her! + +The friendly voice seemed to come from far away. It was guiding her to a safe bed where she could sleep and feel at peace. + +The girl was so excited that she ran towards the voice and the bed. When she got there, it was the most comfortable bed she had ever seen. She knew that she was finally safe and she lay down to get some rest. + +No matter where she was, the friendly voice was always there to remind her that she was safe and that she was not alone anymore. She was so happy and grateful for the rescue! +Once upon a time, there was a popular dove who liked to drink from the river. He would go there every day to take a sip from the crystal clear water. He was always so happy when he was drinking that other animals around would stop and watch him. + +One day, after the dove drank his fill, a little 3 year old girl came along and started to watch him. He was very curious of her and moved closer. The little girl was so excited to have made a new friend, she offered the dove some of her water. The dove happily accepted. + +After that, they stayed together every day. The little girl and her popular dove enjoyed drinking from the river together. With each sip, they would laugh and smile. What a wonderful friendship they had! + +The more they drank, the stronger their bond became. They became the best of friends, and they would never forget the days they spent drinking from the river. +Once upon a time there was a fair parade. +Suddenly the bells began to ring. Everyone was so excited! +Everyone cheered as the parade began. There were lots of colorful balloons and big loud drums. The bright lights were twinkling along the path. + +Everyone sang and laughed as they walked in the parade. They waved flags in the air. + +The parade ended and everyone was so happy. The bells kept ringing, it was the perfect ending. + +The people said goodbye to each other, thanking each other for the wonderful fair parade. +Once there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They liked to play in the bush together and have lots of fun. + +One day, Jack was feeling rather troubled. He looked all around but he couldn't find Jill. He asked the birds and the bunnies, but they just looked back with their beady eyes. + +Jack felt so lonely. He thought that he couldn't find his friend. But then he noticed a strange bush, and he heard a strange noise. It was Jill! + +Turns out, she had found some berries in the bush and was trying to supply them to all of her animal friends. Jack couldn't believe his eyes! + +Jill saw Jack and ran over to give him a big hug. Together, the two friends shared the berries and had a wonderful time playing together in the bush. +Once there was a kind lily. She was very beautiful and everyone loved her. But one day, something bad happened and lily started to cry. She started to tear from her eyes and her petals started to fall off. + +Everyone around her was sad and they wanted to help. So they got out their hoses and sprayed lily with water. It made lily feel better and soon she was happy again. + +Lily smiled and thanked her friends. She was so glad that they were kind to her and gave her water. + +Now, lily is happy and always smiling. She loves her kind friends and is never too sad anymore. +Once there was a little girl named Mandy. She was three years old and full of wonder. She loved to explore the world and ask questions about it. + +One day, Mandy and her mom went to the beach. The sand was hot and tough. Mandy loved it and said it felt like a giant cookie. + +Mandy and her mom built a sandcastle and played in the waves. They had so much fun that they got very wet. Mandy's mom grabbed a big towel and wiped Mandy dry. + +Mandy thanked her mom for wiping her off. She looked around the beach and saw how beautiful it was. She felt a sense of wonder and amazement. + +Mandy stayed at the beach all day, exploring and playing. She had a tough time leaving when it was time to go. But her mom promised they'd come back soon and explore together again. +Once upon a time there was a mummy and a daddy who loved each other very much. One day, the mummy had to hurry. She wrote a note for the daddy and put it on the table. The daddy saw the note and read it. It said "I'm going to the modern shop - Mummy". + +So the daddy put on his shoes and hurried out the door. He went to the modern shop and eventually found the mummy. She was looking at some new clothes. She was so happy to see the daddy. + +Then they hugged each other and went home together. They were so happy they could hurry back home together. +Danny was a little boy. He was three years old. He wanted to do grown up things. So one day his mom gave him a razor. He was very excited! He wanted to know how to use it. + +His mom showed him how. She showed him what to do and how to be very careful. Danny watched carefully. He wanted to remember. + +When his mom was done, Danny got to practice. He shaved his arm! It tickled and was funny. He did a good job and was very proud. + +Now Danny knew how to use the razor. He had learned something new. He smiled and felt like a big boy. +Once upon a time, there was an ant. He was walking along the ground and noticed something very filthy. He stopped to take a closer look and saw that it was some spilled ice cream. He tried to tell the other ants about it, but they could not understand him. + +So he went to find a bigger animal that would understand him. He saw a big, furry dog and he told him about the ice cream. The dog licked his lips and raced to the spot. He gobbled up all the ice cream and then thanked the ant. + +The ant was so happy that he could help the dog find something delicious. Whenever he saw something really special, he always tried to tell someone about it. And that is the story of the kind ant who could tell others about the yummy things he found. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl called Lilly. She loved to play in the ocean and watch the big waves. One day, she was playing in the water when she noticed a little fish getting pushed around by a big wave. Lilly quickly ran to help and she scooped up the fish and with her hands, she safely put it back in the sea. + +Lilly felt so proud that she had saved the fish. She looked around to see who had seen her but there was nobody there. Instead, she saw a special bundle with a bow on top of it. Lilly had never seen something so special before. She walked over and opened it and to her surprise, there was a big silver medal with her name on it. It was a medal for being brave and saving the fish. For the rest of her days, the medal made Lily feel happy and proud. + +Whenever she felt scared, she reminded herself that she was brave and that she could save whatever was available. The shiny medal was a reminder of her bravery and she kept it for ever and ever. + +The end. +Dave had a poor cart full of oysters. He wanted to take them to the market, but they were too heavy. So he decided to drop them. As they dropped from the cart, the oysters split open. Dave was sad. He tried to pick them up, but it was too late. All of the oysters were ruined. Dave was disappointed as he walked away from the market. He thought about how poor he was. He had nothing left to sell. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy. He liked to go exploring every day. One day, he went out looking for something special. As he walked, he discovered a chain on the ground. It was silver, and it shone in the sun. He was very happy and picked it up. + +He took it home and showed it to his mom. She smiled at him, and said that it was very nice. But then she pointed out something else. There were little stars on the chain! The boy and his mom looked closer, and found a secret. The stars were all linked together. It was a regular chain! + +The boy and his mom were so excited. They decided to keep the chain as a treasure. The boy knew that he had made a special discovery. From then on, he went exploring every day, looking for more special things. +Once upon a time there was a dark room full of fun. One day a monster came to try and scare all the fun away. But the fun was too brave. It united together to form an even bigger monster who wanted to hug the first monster. The first monster liked this idea and hugged the big monster. Everywhere it hugged, it left behind a trail of ice-cream. Everyone was happy and they all united to eat the ice-cream together. +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to write stories. He had a magical pen that he carried everywhere with him. One day, he went to a secret garden and found an old cane lying on the ground. He picked it up and was amazed by what he saw. It was very impressive. + +The boy decided to use the cane to write stories with. He wrote stories about magical creatures and the adventures they went on. He was so proud of his writing that all the other children came to see. They were so amazed and impressed by his stories and his magical pen. + +The boy was proud to show off his writing and cane to his friends. He knew he had something special and was proud of all the stories he wrote. He was very proud of his impressive writing. +Once upon a time, there was a snowman. He was tall and strong and happy in the snow. Every day he was happy and smiling. + +One day, a surprise came from the sky. The sun was shining and it was very warm. The snowman started to melt. His body went down until he was just a pile of snow. He was sad. + +But then, something amazing happened. Out of the snow came a carrot, a hat and a scarf. They were all jumping around, so happy and excited. The snowman was also happy and he laughed with surprise. + +The sun was still strong, so the snowman started to melt again. But he was happy and smiling. The snowman melted away but he left the surprise behind and they were still jumping and playing. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was very confused and didn't know what to do. + +One day he saw a skull in the park. He was scared and didn't know what to do. He was very confused. + +He was brave and decided to come closer to the skull. He wanted to know what it was. + +When he got closer, he realised it was nothing but a toy. He was very happy and relieved. + +He came near it and carefully touched it. He found out it was made of plastic. He smiled and carried it back home. +The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Max wanted to get outside and have some fun. His mom said, "Let's go to the ranch!" Max couldn't wait. + +When they arrived to the ranch, Max was so excited. He ran around, looking at all the animals. He petted a sweet little horse and saw a few cows. + +Max's mom said, "Let's go get an ice cream!" Max was so excited he jumped up and down. They got two scoops of ice cream and walked back to the ranch. + +Max ate his ice cream and smiled. It was so sweet and delicious. He couldn't wait to come back the next day and do it all over again! +Once upon a time, there was a big, white horse named Snowy. He was very enthusiastic and loved to rock. Every morning, Snowy would trot to the big hill in the meadow and rock back and forth. He would rock so hard and fast that the grass bent and swayed beneath his feet. It was like a special dance Snowy did all by himself. + +Other animals in the meadow would watch Snowy in amazement. His enthusiasm was contagious! Even the birds in the sky started to rock as they watched Snowy's joyful display. + +When Snowy had rocked all his energy away, he would wander back to the stable where his friends were waiting. They would nuzzle him and neigh softly in admiration. Snowy was the happiest horse in the meadow - and he loved to rock! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna. She was a happy girl and always enjoyed trying new things. One day, her mom and dad took her to the market. Anna loved the colourful stalls and the exciting noises of the market. + +But what caught Anna's eye was a sweetheart teddy bear in a stall. Its bright eyes and soft fur made Anna's heart jump with joy. It was so cute that she knew she had to have it. + +Anna asked her dad if she could buy the teddy bear. Her dad was surprised that it was so cheap so he happily said yes. + +Anna was so excited to have her own teddy bear. She hugged it to her chest and enjoyed taking it with her wherever she went. Everywhere Anna went, she was accompanied by her sweetheart teddy bear. And because it was so cheap, her dad was happy too! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Alex. She was a very naughty girl and did not always listen to her parents. + +One day Alex's parents told her to stay in her room until they told her it was OK to come out. But Alex did not listen. She ran away from her room and started playing with her toys outside. + +When her parents saw what she was doing, they were very cross and decided to punish her. They made Alex sit in her room until dinner time. + +That night, Alex was very sad and sorry for not listening. To show her parents how sorry she was, she made them a funny stitch! She used lots of nice colours and when she presented it to her parents, they were surprised and very happy. + +From then on, Alex knew how important it was to listen to her parents and she never had to be punished again! +Once upon a time there was a dependable girl named Lena. Lena was a very nice girl who loved to play, but she was also quite brave. One day, Lena wanted to test herself. She wanted to learn something new. So she decided that she would try to find some chocolate. + +Lena went off on her search. She started in the kitchen, but couldn't find any chocolate. Then she looked in the living room, but there was no chocolate there either. Finally, she thought to look outside in the garden. And sure enough, there was a bowl filled with yummy chocolate! + +Lena was so happy that she found the chocolate that she decided to hand it out. She gave a piece to her friends, as well as to her family. Everyone enjoyed the delicious chocolate that Lena had found. + +Lena was proud of herself for having been so dependable and brave. She had successfully tested herself and she was very happy with the results. From then o, Lena was sure to always think to look outside when she was searching for something. +One day, the sun was gloomy and the wind was cold. Bill wanted to have some fun, so he went outside to play. He saw his pet, a small puppy, running around the yard. Bill wanted to see the puppy jump and play. + +He asked the puppy, “Can you jump?†The puppy leapt up and Bill laughed. Then Bill tried to get the puppy to strike a pose. He said, “Strike a pose, like this!†and he waved his arms up in the air. + +The puppy looked confused. He didn’t know what to do. Bill tried again. He got down on the ground and said, “Strike a pose like this!†The puppy still didn’t understand, but then he began to strike a pose too. + +Bill and the puppy laughed, and Bill was so proud of his pet. From that day, the two of them practiced striking poses together, no matter how gloomy the sky. +"Mummy and Daddy said it was time for a vacation. They wanted to go somewhere special and have lots of fun. Mummy asked the little boy if he wanted to go too. He nodded yes, excitedly. + +The little boy was very polite, as his parents had taught him. He asked if he could bring his toys, and Mummy said he could. + +They packed everything up and got in the car. They drove to the beach, the little boy's favourite place. He was so happy he had a big smile on his face! + +At the beach, the little boy demanded to go swimming first. Mummy and Daddy said okay, and he jumped right in! He had so much fun playing in the cool water. He had a wonderful vacation with his mummy and daddy. It was the best vacation he had ever been on!" +Once upon a time, there was a weak little caterpillar. She scurried around in her garden, searching for the sweetest leaves to eat. +But one day, while she ate and played, a strange noise filled the air. It was a beeping noise, and it came from above her. +She looked up and saw a big, shiny machine spraying something in the air. The caterpillar was frightened by how loudly it beeped and quickly ran away to hide under some leaves. +The caterpillar didn't come out of her hiding spot for hours, but eventually when she did, she saw the machine had gone. Everything smelled a bit funny, but the caterpillar was so relieved the spraying was over. +She went back to eating leaves, feeling happy and safe again. +The End. +Once upon a time, there lived a family in a yellow house. In that family was a young girl named Emmy who was three years old. + +One day, Emmy's mommy came home with a big surprise. She was carrying a beautiful yellow balloon. Emmy's eyes lit up when she saw it, and she ran to grab it. She happily bounced around their house, enjoying her new present. + +But soon, tragedy struck. The balloon broke loose, flew through an open window, and was gone forever. Emmy was so sad. She had suffered a great loss. + +However, Emmy's mommy could tell how much the balloon meant to her, so she cheered her up by telling her a story. Together, they imagined that the balloon flew to a magical kingdom and lived a happy life. Emmy smiled and was no longer sad. + +From that day on, Emmy always remembered her lost yellow balloon, and was always thankful for her loving mommy. +One day, a boy and his mom went to the park. It was winter and the park was pale. The boy's mom asked him what he wanted to do. The boy smiled and said he wanted to play on the swings. So, the mom and the boy went to the swings. + +The boy shouted with joy, "this is fun!" The mom smiled, and replied, "Yes, it is." + +Then, they heard a noise. The mom asked what it was, and the boy replied, "It's a bird!" The bird was so small and pale. They watched it fly away, then the boy and his mom went back to the swings. They played until the sun went down. + +When it was dark, the boy and his mom said goodbye to the park and went home. They had a wonderful time and the boy laughed all the way home. +Once there was a little boy who did something wrong. His mom was very sad and had to punish him. She told him the message: "It hurts me when you do something bad." The little boy was very upset and didn't want to be punished. He said he was sorry and he wouldn't do it again. + +The mom was glad to hear that, but she still had to punish him. She said he couldn't play with his toy for the rest of the day. The little boy was sad and he understood why he was being punished. He knew it was because he had done something wrong. + +The little boy thought of the message his mom had told him. He didn't want to do anything bad ever again. He wanted to be a good boy and make his mom proud. So he tried very hard to obey her and not do anything naughty. + +The little boy learned his lesson. He knew now that when he did something bad he would be punished. He felt sad when he thought of it, but he also knew it was important to learn the message. +Once upon a time, there was a troubled little girl. She was walking around in the park and she saw something bright and beautiful in the sun. It was a pastel blanket, all folded up in a neat square. + +The little girl was so excited, she picked up the blanket and quickly hugged it. But then, she noticed something even more amazing. In the middle of the blanket, were two small fluffy puppies, all snuggled up together. + +The little girl was so excited to find them, she quickly unfolded the blanket to reveal the puppies. She smiled, and the puppies smiled too. + +The little girl looked after the puppies and kept them warm until their owner came to pick them up. From then on, she was no longer troubled, and the puppies were never alone again. The end! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very hungry. She wandered around her house, looking for something to eat. + +She decided to go into the kitchen. In there she saw a big bowl of soup. It looked so yummy! She wanted to take a big bite of it, but it was too hot. + +She had an idea. She also saw a cup of water on the counter. Lucy took the cup and she poured the water over the soup. + +She waited and waited and waited, until the soup was nice and cool. She was so happy, she couldn't stop smiling. + +And then, Lucy took a big bite of the soup. It was just the way she liked it... warm and delicious. And from then on, whenever she was feeling hungry, she knew just what to do: soak the soup in the water! + +After she finished her soup, Lucy went back to the living room. She saw her favorite show on the television. She couldn't help but smile and laugh as she watched. + +And that's the story of how Lucy found the perfect way to eat her soup. +A little girl went to school one day. She was excited and wanted to have fun. She saw her friends and they were teasing each other. They were running around in circles and having a great time. + +The teacher took them all to the classroom. He told them to stand in front of the blackboard. He said that they were going to do something weird. He said it was going to be a lot of fun. + +The teacher gave them all a piece of chalk. He showed the children how to write their names on the board. They were all very excited and they were teasing each other while they were trying to write. + +The children laughed and played together until it was time to go home. They said goodbye to each other and promised to come back soon. The little girl had a lot of fun and was looking forward to tomorrow. +Bob and Sue were so happy. They were in the backyard, getting ready to travel. Bob had a big red wagon and he put Sue in it. Then he started to pull it around the backyard. They went around and around, laughing as they went. Bob and Sue stopped every now and then to pick up stones and leaves. They were so excited as they traveled around the backyard. When they were done, they were both very happy with their journey. Bob and Sue had a lot of fun! +Once upon a time, a cool mom wanted to plan a special treat for her daughter. She took her daughter shopping to the store and found a perfect belt. The belt was pink and sparkly and her daughter was very excited. She quickly put it on and twirled around, showing it off to everyone in the store. + +The mom was very proud of her daughter and wanted to do something special. She decided to plan a girls' day out, just the two of them. They ate ice cream, visited the park and went to the movies. It was so special to just spend time with each other. + +At the end of the day, the mom and daughter went home. The daughter had an extra special belt that made her look cool. She showed her parents the belt and said "I had the best day ever - all my friends are going to be so jealous!" The mom and dad were very happy with their daughter and the special time they shared together. +Once there was a cherry tree. But it was very difficult to pick the cherries. One day, a little girl came to the cherry tree and said, “I am going to pick the cherries!â€. She tried and tried to pick them, but it was too hard. Then she saw the sun in the sky and an idea came to her. She put the cherries in the sun to dry them, and after some time they were all dried up! She was so happy that she could now pick the cherries, and she gathered them into her basket. The girl was so proud of herself that she had made picking the cherries easy. From then on, the cherries were always dried in the sun before they were picked. +Timmy was walking in the park one day when he saw a lime on the ground. He wanted to eat it but it looked disgusting. Just then he saw his mom and ran to her. She said, "No, Timmy. This lime has germs which can make you sick. We must prevent you from eating it." Timmy was sad he couldn't eat the lime, but he was happy to stay safe thanks to his mom. +Once there was a tall man who wanted to steal something. He was looking for something special, something special like lightning. So he went off in search of some Lightning that he could steal. + +One day he was walking through a forest, when he heard a strange sound. It sounded like Lightning! He ran towards the sound, and there it was - a bolt of Lightning! He was so excited, he had found it! He grabbed the Lightning and ran away with it. + +But the Lightning was too strong for the man. He could not keep it. Instead, the Lightning flew up into the sky and became part of the clouds. It was so beautiful, and the man knew he would never be able to steal it again. + +But still, the tall man was happy he had seen the Lightning. He knew it was something special, something he would never forget. +Once upon a time there was a dependable rabbit. He lived in the woods and liked to take long naps in the shade. One day, he was snoozing in the sun when suddenly he heard a loud noise. He opened his eyes and saw something extraordinary - a big, fiery thing was striking down from the sky. It filled the air with smoke and the ground trembled beneath him. Terrified, the rabbit crouched in the grass and watched in amazement. + +The fiery thing came closer and closer, and the air grew even hotter. The rabbit covered his face and braced himself for impact. But instead of crashing into him, the fiery thing came to a stop just inches away from him. He let out a huge breath of relief. + +When the smoke cleared, the rabbit saw that the dependable thing was not fiery at all. It was a metal bird with moving parts. He hopped closer and saw that someone had painted bright colors on its wings and body. The rabbit was amazed! He had never seen such an amazing thing before. + +The rabbit hopped away, feeling very lucky. He knew he could trust the dependable metal bird to take care of him, and from that day forward he never looked at the sky and the same way. +One day, a man walked down to the river. He wanted to get some water. He saw something very ordinary in the river - a fish! + +The man called out to it and said, "Come here!" The fish swam up to him and he scooped it up in his hands. + +He decided to take the fish home. He filled a bucket with the water from the river and put the fish inside. + +The man walked back home and put the bucket of water and the fish in the garden. The fish swam around in the water and it seemed happy! + +Every day, the man would check on the fish and say, "Come here". The fish would swim up to him and he would smile. The man had an ordinary fish, but he was still very happy. +Once there was a little boy called Tim. He loved to rock in his rocking chair. He rocked back and forth, back and forth and felt cozy and warm. +One day, Tim wanted a treat. He asked his mom and dad but they said no because they wanted to save the treats for later. Tim was very sad and felt very lonely. +Then, he had an idea. He decided to ask his neighbor for a treat. He knocked on the neighbor's door. The neighbor was very selfish and didn't want to share, so he shut the door in Tim's face. + +Tim felt like he had no one to turn to and he felt very alone. He started to rock back and forth in his chair, feeling sad. +But then, Tim's mom and dad heard him from inside and felt sorry for him. They decided to give him a treat after all. Now, Tim felt cozy, warm and happy. +Once upon a time there was a doggy. The doggy's owner was very nice. The owner would play with the doggy every day. + +On one sunny day, the owner took the doggy to the beach. It was so interesting! The doggy had never seen anything like it before. + +The doggy ran around the beach, feeling happy and relaxed. The sand was soft and warm. The ocean was big and blue. + +The doggy kept running until the owner called it back. The doggy was a bit tired but also very relaxed. + +The owner brought a special toy and threw it into the ocean. The doggy had to swim to catch it! + +The doggy loved playing this game with its owner. They played it all day until it was time to go home. The dog was happy, exhausted but also still very relaxed. +Once upon a time there was a fat bear. He liked to jump all day. One day, as he was jumping around, he spotted a shiny pistol beneath a tree. He ran over and snatched up the pistol. It was so cool! He jumped up and down, excited to show it to his friends. + +He spent his days playing with the pistol, showing it off to all the other animals and making them jealous. He jumped with joy whenever he took it out of his pocket. + +But one day, when the bear was jumping around and playing with the pistol, something terrible happened. He dropped it and it made a loud bang! He was so scared, he jumped higher than ever before and ran back home. He never played with the pistol again. +Once upon a time there was a sweet little girl named Daisy. Daisy was very shy and she didn't like to talk to many people. One day, Daisy's mommy wanted to give her a surprise. She went to the store and bought some yummy grapes. When she returned home, she gave Daisy the grapes. Daisy was so excited and happy! She said "thank you" to her mommy and hugged her tight. From then on, Daisy was able to be a bit more shy but still have fun with her mommy. What a lovely day! +Once there was a player who had to make a very important choice. He was very, very upset. He didn't know what he should pick and it was making him very sad. Suddenly, he saw two different paths ahead of him. He looked at them in confusion and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, the player heard a friendly voice. It said, "It's all right. Just choose what feels right for you. Believe in yourself, and you will have the courage to make the best decision". Those words gave the player strength, and he knew what he wanted. He took a deep breath and chose his path. + +The player started walking, and as he took each step he felt better and better. He was now sure that he had made the right choice. He was so happy and relieved. Soon, he had forgotten about being upset, and was smiling again. +One day, a pretty van was driving in the city. Suddenly, the van started to lose control. The driver was very scared and could not make it stop. Soon, the van crashed into a tree. Everyone in the van was okay but the van was broken. + +The driver was so sad that he had lost the pretty van. He got out of the van and walked home. It was a long walk, but he knew it was the only way to get there. + +When he got home, he told his family about what had happened. They were so sad for him and hugged him so tight. They knew that it was not his fault that he lost the pretty van. + +The family decided to help him find a new van. After a few days of looking, the driver was able to find a new pretty van. Everyone was so happy! The driver was especially grateful to have a new van. From then on, he was more careful whenever he drove. +One day, a letter dropped out of the sky. It had beautiful colors on it and felt nice in Mandy's hand. Mandy was so excited. She took the letter inside and told her mom. + +Mandy's mom said, “Why don't you open it and see who it's from?†+ +Mandy was ready to open the letter but it had a lock on it. She showed it to her mom who said, “We don't have the key. But I know someone who does.†+ +So Mandy and her mom went to Grandma's house. Grandma said the letter must be very important because it had a special lock. She opened the lock with a key from her pocket and gave it to Mandy. + +Mandy opened the letter and read it. It said, “It's your birthday soon! I'm so excited to celebrate with you! Love, Grandma.†+ +Mandy was so happy! She thanked Grandma and gave her a big hug. Now she was ready for her birthday. +Once upon a time, there was a daisy. The daisy was very wide. Every day, Daisy had to keep clean. She would spend hours cleaning her petals and leaves. + +One day, Daisy wanted to find a friend. She looked all around but she couldn't find anyone. Just then, she heard a noise coming from a hollow tree. When she looked in, she saw a little caterpillar! + +The caterpillar was very dirty. Daisy was so sad and knew she could help him. She started cleaning the caterpillar until he was nice and clean. + +The caterpillar was so happy now! Daisy and the caterpillar became great friends and they would play together every day. They even wrote their names on the wide tree with a twig! +One day, two children went outside to play. The first child had five pastel-colored toys and she started to count them. "One, two, three, four, five!" she said. The second child felt bad. He didn't have any pastel toys to count. + +So, the first child wanted to help. She gave the second child four pastel toys. Then the second child was very happy. He smiled and started to count the toys. "One, two, three, four!" he said. + +The first child was very proud. She had helped the second child and now he was also able to count his pastel toys. They both laughed and played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a wild wisdom. It lived deep in the forest. Every day, the wild wisdom travelled in the woods to protect its friends. One day, the wisdom was attacked by danger. It moved quickly to prevent the danger from taking over. The wild wisdom had an idea. It moved in an unexpected way to confuse the danger. The wild wisdom's quick thinking prevented the danger from taking over. Thanks to the wisdom, the danger was gone. Everyone in the forest was happy and grateful to the wild wisdom. +Once upon a time there was a brave lion who lived on a big farm. He was very strong and he had a loud roar. Everyday he would look after his farm and make sure everything was just right. + +One day, while the lion was busy looking after his farm, he stepped on a needle. It hurt a lot and he was very anxious. He tried his best to stay brave but it was difficult. + +The lion knew he needed help so he gave a big roar. Miraculously, his call was heard by a kind farmer in the next village. The farmer grabbed some medicine and raced to the lion to help him. + +The farmer was able to remove the needle from the lion’s paw, and the lion was so happy. He was no longer anxious and he thanked the kind farmer. + +From then on, the lion always stayed careful so he wouldn’t step on the needle again. +Once upon a time, there was a small bear who loved jam. He wanted to design something special with the jam so one day he went to the store to get what he needed. + +The bear bought some small jars and some fruit for the jam. He went home with the supplies and began to design his special creation. He chopped the fruit, boiled it with some sugar and filled the jars with his fruity mixture. + +He was thrilled with his creation and now he wanted to show it off. The bear got some friends together and they had a jam party, where they all tasted his delicious concoction. Everyone was amazed, they thought it was the most yummy jam they had ever tried! + +The small bear was so proud of his design and thankful to have such wonderful friends. They all celebrated his jam with big smiles. + +The end! +Once there was a brave fireman. He was very brave, but he was also scared of fires. Whenever the fire bell went off, his body started to shiver. + +The fireman never went to a fire without his shield. He was very careful and was always prepared. People admired him for that. All the other firemen were jealous of him. + +One day, a big fire broke out and the fireman took his shield and rushed to the scene. He was very brave and soon managed to put out the fire. Everyone clapped for him and praised him for his bravery! +Once upon a time, there was a young hippo. It loved to go down to the river every day and play with its friends. There was always something new and exciting to explore. + +One day, the hippo was admiring the beautiful sunset when it spotted something different in the river. It was a small, young duckling! The hippo was very excited and wanted to get to know the duckling better. + +The two became fast friends. Every day the hippo and the duckling would go for a swim in the river and then lounge on the riverbank, admiring the clouds in the sky. They enjoyed their time together so much! + +The young hippo loved his duckling friend and was sad when it had to leave but knew that they would meet again soon. And they did! The hippo and the duckling were best friends and they enjoyed admiring the river and sunset together forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She wanted to reach the top of the tall hill. But it seemed so distant! + +The little girl started to climb. It was hard work, but she kept going. + +Finally, she was near the top. But just as she was about to reach the top, she slipped! + +The girl fell and landed in the softest spot ever. When she looked around, she saw it was a patch of buttercups. + +The little girl smiled. She had reached the top, just like she wanted. Even if it took a bit longer. +The little girl was so excited. She had just woken up, and she wanted to go outside to play in the sun. She ran to the kitchen and grabbed her lunch box. After putting on her shoes, she opened the front door and stepped out into the garden. + +The little girl was even more excited when she saw the picture. It was of a big yellow chicken with a huge smile on its face. She screamed with joy and ran around the garden, waving the picture in her hand. + +The girl stopped when she heard a noise coming from the back corner of the garden. She looked around, but couldn't see anything. She held up the picture of the chicken and screamed again. Suddenly, a loud crowing sound came from the bushes! She had found a real-live chicken! +Once upon a time, there was a prince who had a special sauce that he loved to match with some icy foods. One day, he decided to go for a walk and saw some icy snowballs rolling across the ground. He thought it would be fun to match his sauce with the snowball and quickly grabbed one. He then smothered it in the sauce and ate it. It tasted delicious, so the prince went to find more icy snowballs to match his sauce with. He kept eating for a long time, until all of his sauce was gone. He was full and happy, but he had to go home to get more sauce. The prince always remembered that fun day of matching his sauce with the icy snowballs. +Once there was a cube. It looked very funny and it was very big. It was a magical cube. It could balance on one corner! It was so cool. + +But it was dangerous. It was always wobbling and might even fall over. That wouldn't be very nice! + +One day, a young girl saw the cube and she wanted to try it out. But she was scared, because it seemed dangerous. + +The girl asked her friends for help. They all decided that they would try and balance the cube together. + +They all held hands and with a big push, they managed to balance the cube! Now they could all play safely with the cube. + +From then on, they all had lots of fun with the magical cube. They would use it to practice their balancing skills and even do tricks with it. They always made sure to stay safe and be careful not to make the cube wobble or fall! +Once there was a family who had a rare garage. Inside the garage, there was a special box. Whenever the family opened the box, magic floated out. + +One day, the family opened the box and the magic began to spread. It went everywhere - up the walls, to the ceiling and under the floor. As the magic spread, it made everything sparkle. + +The family watched in awe as the magic kept going out of the garage and into the garden. All the flowers and plants began to shine with the magic, and the animals and birds were jumping around happily. + +The family laughed and cheered when the magic spread to all their neighbors' houses, too. Everyone was so surprised and excited, and soon enough the whole town was spreading the magic. + +The magic spread far and wide, and it made everyone happy and bright. Best of all, the family had the rare garage to thank for it! +Bob was a tall grass cutter. He had a big mower he used to cut the grass. Every day he would thank God for his job. + +Today, he noticed some tall grass that had grown too tall. He got his mower and began to cut it. It took some time, but eventually he was done. He was happy with his work and thanked God again. + +He took the tall grass pieces and threw them away. Then he sat back and looked at the nice grass he had cut. It was so beautiful! The sun was shining on the grass and it was so green. Bob couldn't help but thank God for it one more time. + +The day was done. But the grass was still there, and so was Bob, thanking God for the wonderful job he had done. +Once upon a time, there was a humble flute. The flute lived in a big house with its family. Everyday the flute would go outside and touch the grass. Then, it would curl up in the sun and listen to the birds singing. + +One day a little boy named Alex came to visit. He saw the flute and asked his mom what it was. She told him it was a flute and that he could touch it if he wanted. + +Alex was very excited, so he carefully picked up the flute and touched its smooth surface. He put it up to his lips and blew some air, making a gentle sound. He kept experimenting with the flute until he was almost too tired to stay awake. + +When the little boy left, the flute felt content. It had loved the boy's gentle touch and enjoyed the music he created. From that day on, the flute would play the same song each morning in memory of Alex and his humble touch. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lily. She was three years old and she lived with her mummy and daddy. Every day, Lily and her family went to the park. Lily loved the park. It was lovely, with lots of trees and flowers. + +One day, when they were at the park, it started to get dark. So, Lily and her family decided to leave. But before they left, Lily wanted one last thing. She wanted to have a nap. So her mum and dad found a lovely patch of grass for her to sleep on. + +Lily lay down and soon she was fast asleep. While she slept, her mum and dad watched over her and smiled. They loved their little Lily so much. Soon it was time to leave, but Lily was still asleep. So mummy and daddy gently carried her back home. + +At home, mummy and daddy tucked Lily into bed. They kissed her and wished her sweet dreams. Lily was so exhausted that she slept until the morning. It had been a lovely day. +Once upon a time there was a fox with the most beautiful tail. The tail was thick and bushy and it shined a mild yellow. Everywhere the fox went, its tail wagged behind it. + +One day, the fox was out in the meadow and it became separated from its tail. It tried to find it but there were so many tall grasses and wildflowers that it started to worry. + +Just then, the fox noticed somebody moving and found that it was a kind little girl. She saw the fox and asked if he had lost something. The fox told her about its missing tail and the little girl was determined to help. + +The girl stumbled around, searching in the grass and before long the she found the tail. She handed it back to the fox who was so happy and grateful. With a warm smile, the fox thanked the little girl and they said goodbye. + +The fox went back home with its beautiful, mild, yellow tail happily swishing behind it. +Once upon a time there was a silly old man who loved to raise animals. He had chickens, goats and even a pig. Everyday he was so busy tending to his animals that he had no time for anything else. + +One night he had a dream that he should raise a True. He thought it was so silly, but he was curious too so he was determined to try. He searched and searched, but couldn't find a True anywhere! + +Finally, he decided to raise a stupid bird instead. He fed it and gave it water and it ended up living with him for many years. Every day it would be silly and make funny noises. + +The old man was so happy to have a True in his life, even if it wasn't exactly what he'd hoped for. Despite its silly nature, the old man had grown to love his little friend and he could see the little bird was True too. +Once upon a time, there a was a little boy named Jack. Jack was very sleepy and wanted to take a nap. He looked around and saw a cave by the lake. He went into the cave, ready to count sheep and take a nap. Jack laid down, closed his eyes and started counting. He got to one and was almost asleep when he heard a noise. He opened his eyes and saw a lion in the cave with him. The lion was making a very loud sound. Jack was scared and started to cry. + +The lion saw Jack was scared and stopped making noise. Then it slowly walked up to Jack and licked his face. Jack smiled and the lion started to purr. Jack felt so happy that he stopped crying and decided to count sheep with the lion. He said nice things to the lion and stroked its fur. + +For the rest of the day, Jack and the lion counted sheep together until they were both sleepy. After that, Jack said goodbye to the lion and went home. He told everyone about his adventure in the cave and nobody believed him. But Jack knew it was true and he would never forget the day he and the lion counted sheep in a sleepy cave. +Once upon a time there was a fireman. On one sunny day, he had a special job to do. He had to number the big red trucks. He counted one, two, three, and was almost done when something dangerous happened! Smoke came out of a nearby building. Quickly, the fireman ran over and started to help. He put on his big yellow helmet, and jumped into the big red truck. He drove fast, but carefully. He and the other firemen put out the fire and everyone was safe. The firefighters were very brave and everyone was glad that the fireman was there to help. The day ended with a happy ending. +Jessie loved the playground. She saw the big slide and ran to it. She stopped to question it. Was it fun? Then she saw a rare purple slide. She had never seen a purple slide before. Jessie was so excited, she wanted to try it. Slowly, she climbed up the slide. She started going down and then faster and faster. And then she was on the ground again. Feeling brave and happy, Jessie ran back to try the purple slide again. +Once there was an elephant named Ben. Ben was very thoughtful. He wanted to measure the cone he saw near the river. He used a ruler to measure it. Ben was surprised to learn that the cone was only three inches high! He thought that was too small for the cone. + +He decided to get help from his friends. He asked his friends to help him measure the cone. They used string and measured it around each side of the cone. After it was measured, they found out that the cone was 8 inches long! They were all very surprised and happy. + +Ben was so thankful for his friends' help. He thanked them with a thoughtful gift. It was a cone shaped cookie that they all shared! They smiled and laughed as they ate the delicious treat. + +Afterwards, Ben knew that he could always rely on his friends. That is how he learned that it was important to be thoughtful to others. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful wood. It was so powerful that it could move! Every morning it would travel around the world. It would visit different places and meet new people. One day a young girl found the wood and was amazed at how strong it was. She wanted to use it for something special. + +So she took it to her home and asked her dad to help her. Together, they made a wooden boat. The little girl put the boat in a nearby pond and got inside. Then she used the powerful wood to push the boat across the pond. It was so much fun! She laughed as the boat swayed back and forth. + +The little girl kept the powerful wood and continued to use it for fun. Whenever she wanted to go on an adventure, she knew she just had to move the wood and her boat would take her anywhere she wanted to go. She was so happy to have a powerful wood that helped make all her adventures so memorable. +Once upon a time there was a naughty little open monkey called Andy. He liked to play in the garden and eat lots of yogurt. One day, Andy decided to eat so much yogurt, he got a tummy ache and started to cry. His mommy came to help and gave him a special hug to make him feel better. She said, "Andy, don't worry, I'll restore you back to how you were." + +Andy was so happy and he stopped crying. After his hug, he felt much better and he was back to his energetic and naughty self. He ran around the garden, kicking leaves and having fun. Later, his mommy gave him some more yogurt, but this time in smaller amounts. Andy was so happy he kept on playing and the day ended with lots of laughter. + +Andy was now restored to his happy self and he was very grateful for his mommy's special hug. He knew that with lots of love and affection, anything could be restored. +John followed his sister. She skipped down the sidewalk and laughed. He felt helpless and lagged behind. + +Finally, his sister noticed. She stopped and looked back at him. With a broken voice he said, "Help me." + +Her face softened and she turned back around. She held out her hand and said, "Come on, I will help you." + +John hesitated for a moment and then reached out and grabbed her hand. She pulled him along and he followed her. + +His sister was so brave and strong, he felt safe and special. Together they walked down the sidewalk, hand in hand. +Once there was a little girl named Linda. She wanted to decorate her room, so she asked her mom for help. Her mom gave her some colorful paper and glue. She got to work with the help of her mom. + +Linda was very creative. She made a paper chain with the colorful paper and hung it around her room. Then she took some pictures and made a cute design on her walls. She also made a special cell with buttons and ribbons. Everything was so fun and colorful! + +Linda was very proud of her decorations. She showed it off to her mom and her friends. Everyone was amazed with her work. She was so clever and creative. Linda loved decorating her room and she was looking forward to doing more. +Once there was a little boy called John. Every day he liked to wrap his toys in a big hug. One day his mummy said 'John, it's time for your haircut'. This made John feel a bit worried. He wasn't sure what a haircut was. + +John's mummy wrapped him up in a warm blanket and took him to the hairdressers. John saw all the interesting things that were in the shop. He watched as the hairdresser took scissors and different combs and brushes and started to wrap his hair in different ways. Soon John had a very smart haircut! + +John felt so brave when he went to get his haircut. He was so proud that he had done something new and he looked very nice too! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She loved to explore the world around her and she wanted to see the world from up high. So one day her mom said she could go and look out the high window. + +The little girl climbed up the steps to the window. When she reached the top, her eyes widened in wonder. Below her, she could see a wide view. The ground was smooth and the sky was blue. + +The little girl was so excited that she started jumping around. However, her mom stopped her and said it wasn't safe. So the little girl stopped and looked out the window again. + +The little girl enjoyed the view for a long time. She was amazed by all the things she could see and she felt so happy. Eventually, she had to go, but she had one last look out the window. She smiled and waved goodbye to the smooth view. +Once there was an ordinary toy. She was called Susie. Every day Susie would play with the other toys but she was always sad. She wanted to do something more. + +One day Susie was tested by the toy doctor. He put Susie through a lot of tests to see if she was special. Susie worked very hard, but in the end she wasn't special. + +Still, Susie never gave up. She decided to test herself. She did lots of different experiments and tried new things she never tried before. Soon Susie was amazing at what she could do! + +Now Susie is no longer an ordinary toy. She is special and every day she shows off her skills. She is happy and so are her friends. They all love spending time with Susie. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sue. She was very enthusiastic and loved to go outside to explore. +One day Sue was walking in the woods, when she saw something shiny in the corner of her eye. +She walked quickly to take a closer look and saw a beautiful golden coin. Sue was very excited and with happy eyes she picked it up. + +But when Sue wanted to give the coin back to its owner, she discovered that it was lying on top of an old blanket. Sue looked around and nobody was there. She was now wondering to whom it belonged. + +So with enthusiastic eyes and a brave heart, Sue decided to keep the coin in her pocket. She wanted to use it to buy a present for her mom. +From that day forward Sue was very careful to always check if something is lying around, before she takes it. +Once upon a time there was a tiny bird called Max. He was a brave, little bird and he had a big dream to soar in the sky. Every day he looked up at the sky and wished he could fly, but he just couldn't seem to figure out how. + +One morning, Max saw a big, black bird fly across the sky. He watched it in awe and then made up his mind; he was going to fly too! With determination, Max spread his wings and tried his best to soar. + +But no matter how hard he tried, he just couldn't seem to get off the ground. Then suddenly, Max saw a big, black cloud in the sky and decided it was his goal. Taking a deep breath, he gathered his courage and flapped his wings harder than before. Slowly but surely, he started to lift off the ground and before he knew it, he was soaring in the sky! + +Max was so happy he had achieved his goal and he continued to fly and play in the sky all day. From that day onwards, Max was determined to fly every day and chase his sky-high dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a chicken. She was hungry, so she started looking for something to eat. She saw an open field and decided to explore it. She was curious and started to look around. She saw a shiny stone and decided to polish it. She found as she rubbed the stone, it got smoother and shinier and more beautiful. + +Finally, she was happy with her stone and decided to take it home. On her way home, she saw a delicious looking corn and decided to eat it. She was full and happy and went back to her nest. She saw a shiny bright marble and decided to polish it too. She rubbed and buffed it with her feathers and the stone got smoother and brighter. + +Finally, she was happy with her collection and decided to sit in her nest and rest. She was so proud of her polished stones and she closed her eyes with a smile on her face. +Once there was a girl named Sue. Sue was three years old and loved to ride her pink bike. She liked to ride her bike all around her neighborhood, waving hello to all her friends as she went. Every day, Sue liked to ride until she came to the store. + +The store was a special place. Inside was all kinds of fun stuff and today Sue wanted to buy some glue. Sue asked her mom if she could ride her bike to the store and her mom said yes. So Sue hopped on her bike, and away she rode! + +At the store, Sue found some nice pink glue. She asked her mom if she could buy it and her mom said yes. Sue was so happy. Now she could bring the glue home and make nice pink things. + +Sue rode home on her bike, holding the glue carefully in her hands. She couldn't wait to start gluing things and making them sparkly and pink. Sue was very excited and had big plans for the pink glue. +Once there was a broken fountain in the park. Nobody wanted to go near the fountain because it was broken. All the children wanted to play in other places in the park because the broken fountain made them feel uneasy. + +One day, a little girl went to the park because she wanted to find a place to belong. She looked around and saw the broken fountain. Although it was all broken and broken pieces were everywhere, she still felt a connection to the fountain. + +The little girl walked up to the broken fountain and said, "This is my fountain, I belong here." She started picking up the broken pieces of the fountain and putting them in a basket. + +As she worked and collected all the broken pieces, she noticed that the broken fountain was beginning to look better. She put all the pieces together and soon the fountain was just like new. +The little girl stepped back and smiled. She was so proud of herself and felt like the fountain now belonged to her. + +From that day onwards, the little girl and the fountain belonged to each other. She continued to come and visit the fountain every day and take care of it. +Once upon a time there was a big trophy. It was so shiny and it glowed in the light. One day, a little girl wanted to take the trophy and make it her own. She took it from the shelf and held it tightly. + +The girl was so proud of her trophy and she couldn't stop smiling. She showed it to her family and they were very proud of her too. She hugged it tightly and spun around in circles with it. + +The glow on the trophy was so big and bright that it filled the room. Everyone laughed and clapped for the little girl. + +The little girl kept the big trophy forever and always remembered how it made her feel. She was so proud to have a trophy of her very own! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was only 3 years old and was very curious about the world. + +One day, he was playing and heard a bell ringing. He was so excited that he decided to follow the sound. + +Jack walked until he reached the end of a path. He saw a large bell that was ringing. He wanted to ring the bell too, so he stepped forward and finished ringing the bell. + +When Jack finished ringing the bell, he heard a voice. It was his mother! She was very worried and wanted to make sure he was safe. Jack was so happy to see his mother and he ran to give her a big, happy hug. +Once upon a time, there was a prince and princess who loved each other very much. They were so happy and they hugged and kissed only each other. + +The prince and princess decided they wanted to show their love in a special way. So they decided to do a special spell. It was a magical spell that could make the love between them even stronger. + +The prince and princess did the spell together in a very dark and secret room. It was so impressive! As they used their magical words, they started to feel a tingle of love in their hearts. They held hands and knew that their love was now stronger than ever before. + +The prince and princess were so happy with what they had done. Whenever they felt sad or lonely, they would remember the spell and know that nothing would ever keep them apart. They were a perfect match, forever and ever. +One day, John was walking in a park. He noticed a big, wet puddle. He couldn't help but jump in to it. He splashed around and felt his feet get wet. + +John began to feel hungry. He looked around, hoping to find some food. Suddenly, he noticed a bag of snacks on the ground. He quickly opened it and found some delicious treats inside. + +John eagerly started eating some of the snacks. He enjoyed each crunchy bite. Soon, his stomach felt full and his snack was gone. + +John smiled. He had a wonderful snack in a very wet puddle! +Once upon a time, there was a bear who loved honey. Every day, he'd wander through the woods to find yummy honey to eat. One day, he found a wild bee hive and carefully collected some honey in a jar. The honey was so tasty! + +But the bear was worried that he would find too much honey, so he decided to bury the jar in the ground. He dug a hole and put the jar inside, making sure to cover it with dirt. + +The bear was so happy he had found a way to keep the honey safe. He would come back every week and collect more honey when he wanted it. The bear said to himself, "I'm so lucky to have found this honey. It's so tasty!" +Once upon a time, there was a little car. It had a boot on the back. The little car wanted to drive so the driver put the key in the boot. The key was in the boot so the driver could drive the car. + +The driver was very calm. He started the car and drove in the sunshine. The car drove for a long time. It went up hills and down roads. It even crossed a bridge. + +Finally, the car came to a stop. The driver and the little car were very happy. The driver had driven the car all the way home. The little car was very happy, too. + +The car put the key back in the boot and the driver said goodbye to it. The driver drove away and the little car stayed in its driveway with the key in the boot. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily. She liked to wander in her backyard. One day, Emily found a folder lying on the ground. It was blue and had lovely pattern on it. + +She opened the folder and found lots of pictures. One of the pictures was of a lovely garden with beautiful flowers. Emily loved how pretty the flowers were. + +Emily decided to use the folder to keep all of her special things in; like her toys and her favourite pencils. She would wander around the garden, picking new flowers and drawing them in her folder. + +Emily was very happy. She loved her new folder and every day she would wander in her garden, adding new things to her lovely folder. +Sally was on a tour around her town. She loved to explore and see new places. Everywhere she looked, there were rich and beautiful things to touch. + +The first stop on the tour was the park. Sally loved to swing and swing and swing until she reached the sky. Every time she touched the swing she felt a rush of joy! + +At the second stop, Sally got to touch the soft petals of a wild sunflower. She felt rich in that moment, standing in such a beautiful place. + +The third stop was the museum, where Sally got to touch a giant bear. She felt strong and powerful, as if she were on top of the world! + +At the end of the tour, Sally was happy. She had been able to touch so many interesting and special things. She felt rich with all of her new memories from the tour. +Once there was a wealthy man who lived in a big house. He had many shiny things and lots of treats, too. + +One day he decided to act strange. He took a rose and began walking down the street. All the people around him were confused, but they let him keep going. + +The wealthy man walked until he found an old, small house. He gave the rose to a little girl standing at the door. She smiled and hugged the rose. Everyone cheered and clapped. + +The little girl took the rose and put it in a vase on her window sill. She looked at it every day and remembered the wealthy man's kind act. He had made her very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a fat round mouse. His name was Martin. He wanted to visit a new place, so he decided to go on an adventure. + +He started walking through the forest. He saw lots of animals along the way. There were tall trees, and the sky was blue. The air was very fresh. + +Then he came to a big pond. It was full of frogs. Some of the frogs were big and fat! Martin watched the frogs hop around and croak. + +After watching the frogs, Martin decided to go back home. He had a great time on his visit! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to pretend. One day, the sky grew dark and a storm was coming. The boy wanted to keep pretending, so he ran outside and acted like he was sailing a pirate ship across the sea. He pretended the storm was a huge wave pulling him along, and he laughed and waved his arms as he rode it through the sky. + +However, he was being careless. Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew him off his feet and he flew high into the air. He could feel the wind whipping around him, but he wasn't scared. His pirate ship flew all around him, and he pretended the storm was his ever-changing companion. After a while, the storm stopped and he drifted back down to the ground. + +Even though the storm was scary, the boy had a lot of fun pretending. He felt brave and strong, like he had conquered the power of the wind. From then on, he would always look forward to the next storm, because it meant a chance to pretend his way through it. +One day, Mommy brought home a wide box of blocks. Joey's eyes opened wide with excitement! He ran over and began to play with them. He grabbed a few and made a tall tower. Mommy smiled. + +Next, Joey brought the blocks outside in the sunshine. He spread them on the grass and made a big smiley face. Mommy laughed when she saw it. + +After that, Joey brought more blocks inside. He built a car, a bridge, and a house. The floor was soon covered with colorful pieces. Joey smiled, proud of all he had built. + +Mommy looked at Joey and said, "Looks like you're having fun. It's time for dinner." She took the blocks and put them away for another day. Joey waved goodbye, happy to have brought the blocks to life. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was three years old and liked to explore. + +One day, he decided to go for a walk. He looked around and saw some gray clouds in the sky. He looked down and saw a pond nearby. + +He ran to the pond. Splashing around and having fun. He heard a croaking sound, so he looked more closely. He saw some frogs sitting on a rock. + +The little boy wanted to join them. He slowly crept to the edge of the pond. Then he heard a noise coming from behind him. It was a little bird chirping at noon. + +The little boy watched the bird fly away. Then he remembered that he was thirsty. So he bent down and drank some cool water from the pond. It was refreshing and just what he needed. + +The little boy smiled and went on his way. He was glad he'd stopped to explore the pond. He had a great day and gave a little wave to the frogs as he said goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious ship. It sailed in the big blue ocean, seeming to come from nowhere. + +The ship was a big surprise for everyone. Everyone wanted to know: Where did the ship come from? + +One night, the ship disappeared. People looked for it, but it was nowhere to be found. + +The ship was never seen again. People still wonder if the mysterious ship will ever appear again. +Timmy loved shopping with his mom. Today they were looking for new clothes. The store was full of them and they were all so pretty. As they walked around, Timmy noticed a lot of people looking at the popular clothes. He saw lots of different colors and patterns. He couldn't decide which one to get. + +Finally, Mom told him he could pick one. He chose a shirt with a big yellow flower on the front. Mom said it was perfect for him and he couldn't wait to show it off. + +When they got home, Timmy changed into his new shirt and ran outside to show it off. All his friends were impressed and thought the shirt looked great. Timmy was so proud of his popular shirt. He felt so special wearing it. + +From then on, Timmy always made sure to pick the most popular clothes in the store. +John had been walking for a long time. His legs felt really tired, but he had to keep going. His muscles were starting to hurt, but he couldn't stop. + +Finally, he rounded a corner to see a wide open field. He took a deep breath and smiled. He felt much better as he walked into the sunshine. + +He looked around and saw a big tree up ahead. He ran over to it and started to climb. He used his arms and legs to pass from one branch to another. His muscles worked hard and soon he made it to the top. + +John could see all sorts of new things. He saw a wide river and lots of birds flying around. He felt happy and excited. With the sun on his face, he felt strong and refreshed. + +His muscles felt strong, and he was ready to pass more trees and explore more of the world. +Once there was a farmer. He was a very nice man. He wanted to buy some hay for his animals. So he went to the store. But when he got there, he was very restless. He couldn't find what he was looking for. He asked the storekeeper for help. The storekeeper said, "I have just the hay you need!" The farmer was so excited. He thanked the storekeeper and bought the hay. He was so happy to have the hay for his animals. He thanked the storekeeper again, and went home. +Once upon a time there was a clever girl. She liked to bake. Every day she would make all sorts of yummy treats. Her mommy and daddy couldn't believe how clever she was! + +One day the little girl got a special letter. It said there was something special inside waiting just for her! She was so excited. + +So she ran to the kitchen to get all of her baking supplies. She mixed and stirred until she had made a delicious cake. She put it in the oven and waited and waited until it was all done. + +When it came out of the oven, it was perfect! And right on top was the special letter, now on top of the cake. She had done it! Her mommy and daddy were so proud. + +They all sat down and enjoyed the cake together. It was the best cake they ever had! The little girl was so happy and proud of herself for being so clever. +Once upon a time there were two friends walking in the woods. They found a yellow fire. The fire was so bright that it lit up the sky. + +The two friends kept walking until they came across a big lake. They wanted to stay by the lake, so they decided to remain near the lake. + +They started playing in the lake and discovered that the bright yellow fire filled up the lake with warmth. The two friends played in the lake for a long time, enjoying the warmth that the fire provided. + +Soon it was time for the two friends to continue on their journey. They were sad to leave the fire and the lake, but they were happy they could remain together. +Once there was a boy called Danny. Danny loved to solve things. One day he looked around his house and saw a plate on the floor. He had to find a way to solve the problem of the plate being on the floor. He thought carefully and decided to be flexible. + +Danny looked around and found a box. He put the box on the ground and got onto his knees next to it. He carefully put the plate on top of the box. It wobbled a bit, so Danny quickly held it with one hand. + +Danny was really proud of himself. He had solved the plate problem by being flexible. He smiled and put the plate back on the table. From then on, whenever he saw a problem he didn't know how to solve, he remembered to be flexible and find a way that works. +Once upon a time there was a giant who had something very special in his house. He had a mailbox! Every day he would drop in a letter and it would come out the other side so he could give it to someone else. + +The giant loved his mailbox. He thought it was so special. But the giant wanted something even better. He wanted a more special mailbox. + +So he asked around and heard about a cheap mailbox. It was so special that it could mail three things at the same time! The giant was so excited. + +So he bought it and put in his house. He loved that he could now mail three things very quickly. All the other giants were also impressed. They decided to get some cheap mailboxes too. + +The giant was happy and lived happily ever after. +One day, Sarah felt so excited. She was old enough to go to school now. She went to school and there she saw lots of children. Sarah smiled when she saw everyone. + +At school, the teacher was nice. She talked to Sarah and the other children. She told them about different things and increased their knowledge. She taught them how to count and to write their name. + +The teacher was also very bright. She told so many stories and sang wonderful songs. The children all liked school and went every day. + +Every day, Sarah's knowledge increased. She could write more words, read more stories and solve more problems. Sarah felt so proud when she saw her progress. + +As time went on, Sarah felt happy. Going to school helped her learn so much. She was thankful to her teacher who helped her increase her knowledge. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Clara. She had a saw and thought it was the best thing ever. She would always play with it. She was bossy but everyone loved her. + +One day, when she was playing with her saw, she decided to find something special to own. She looked and looked but couldn't find anything she wanted. + +Suddenly she noticed that a butterfly was flying around her. She thought it looked so beautiful that she wanted to own it. She tried to catch it with her saw but the butterfly was too quick for her. + +Clara didn't give up. She kept on trying to catch the butterfly with her saw, being very bossy and determined. Eventually, she saw the butterfly land on a nearby plant and she grabbed it quickly with her saw. + +Clara was so happy she had got the butterfly and she now owned it. From then on, she was never bossy when playing with her saw or her butterfly. +John was walking down the street. He saw a store. It was open. John went inside. He saw lots of toys! He was excited. + +John wanted to buy something. He saw a big car. He asked the storekeeper if he could buy it. The storekeeper said yes. + +John carried the car outside. The street was busy with traffic. But he was careful. He made sure to look both ways before crossing. + +John got home safely. He put the new toy car in his room. He was so happy. He wanted to play with it right away. + +The end! +Once there was a bright sun shining in the sky. It made the day very hot. Two friends, Jack and Jill, wanted to find a place to play in the shade. They ran around trying to find the perfect spot. + +Then they found a big tree with lots of colorful leaves. They were excited and jumped around underneath the tree. But suddenly they heard a noise. Someone was stealing their shade! + +Jack and Jill looked up and saw a big bird sitting in the branches of the tree. It fluttered its wings and flew away. Jill was sad, but Jack smiled and clapped his hands. He said, “Don’t worry, Jill! He was just taking our shade to a place where it was needed more.†+ +Jack and Jill found another spot in the shade and played together all day. They were happy that the bright sun could make people and animals happy together. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were very excited to play a game. They wanted to see who could win. So, they started the game and had lots of fun. + +As each of them tried to do their best, the game got harder and harder. But eventually one of them won. Everyone was very happy, and they all applauded the winner. + +The winner was very proud, and then shared the prize with his friend. His friend was so glad to share the prize, that he gave the winner a big hug. They both felt so peaceful and happy. + +The End! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She was three years old. Every morning, Anna would drink a glass of orange juice because it was tasty. Then she would say goodbye to Mummy and Daddy and go to play in the garden. + +Later in the morning, Anna went to take a nap. As she laid down, she was given a sweet lullaby by her Mummy. Anna fell fast asleep and dreamt of gardens filled with lovely flowers. + +When it was time to wake, Mummy came to get Anna. When Anna opened her eyes, she was given a big surprise - a bowl of tasty milk with honey and a biscuit! Anna drank the milk and munched the biscuit. She felt ready for the day. + +Anna said goodbye to her Mummy and Daddy and went to play in the garden again! +Once upon a time, there was a farm with many animals. On the farm, there was a small donkey named Spot. Spot was very stubborn and he didn't like to follow the farmer's rules. + +One day, the farmer asked Spot to bow down so he could put a saddle on him. But Spot refused to bow. The farmer tried again and again, but Spot still refused to bow. + +The farmer was getting angry and he was about to give up when suddenly Spot bowed! The farmer was so surprised, he couldn't believe Spot actually listened! + +The farmer smiled and put the saddle on Spot. From that day on, Spot followed the farmer's orders and was no longer so stubborn. The farmer was proud and thanked Spot for his obedience. +It was a fancy evening. John was a three year old boy who was excited to go outside to play. As the sun was going down, he put his coat on and walked outside. + +John saw the beautiful colors of the sky and looked around. He could see the stars twinkling above him and the moon in the sky. He was so excited to explore! + +John started to dream about what he could do in the evening. Maybe he could go for a walk and look for bugs. Or maybe he could build a big sandcastle. + +He kept dreaming and imagining all the different things he could do that evening while he looked up at the night sky. He was having so much fun and didn’t want it to end. + +Finally, it was time to go inside and get ready for bed. He said goodbye to all the stars and moon and went back inside. He smiled knowing that he would dream of all the things he wanted to do the next fancy evening. +Once upon a time there was an old dog who loved to swim. His name was Max and he was very loyal. Every day, Max would go to the pond and swim for hours. The frog that lived at the pond became Max's friend. He would sometimes sit and watch the old dog swim. Then, one day the frog hopped onto Max's back. It was so funny! Together, they swam and swam. Every day Max and the frog swam until the sun went down. It was a lot of fun and they became very good friends. Max was a very loyal swimming partner and the frog was happy to have a friend to share the pond with. They would spend hours each day swimming and having fun. Max and the frog were the best of friends. +One day, Timmy saw something very generous in the bathroom. He wanted to act on it right away. Timmy saw a special soap on the window sill. It was a royal blue colour and it looked very special. He took it out of the bathroom and opened it. He saw it had lots of bubbles inside that made shapes when it was in his hand. + +Timmy was so excited to use the generous soap. He put his hands under the tap and let the water run over them. Then he put some of the soap on his hands and it started to make lots of bubbles. Timmy acted quickly and began rubbing them together and it felt so delightful. He laughed as he enjoyed the feeling of the bubbles on his hands. + +Afterwards, Timmy put the soap back where he found it. He felt very proud that he was generous enough to share the special soap with everyone else. He now knew that it was special to both him and everyone around him. +Timmy was a little boy. He wanted to find a castle, so one day he went to look for it. He walked and walked until he came to the beach. But there was no castle there. He began to feel sad. + +Suddenly, he heard music. He followed the sound. In the forest he saw a deafly beautiful castle. He wanted to go inside and explore, but the door was too high. He couldn't reach it. + +Timmy thought and thought. Then he had an idea. He found some stones. He stacked them on top of each other to make a staircase. + +He climbed the stairs and opened the door. Inside was a big room and he was so happy. He looked around and saw so many things. He wanted to stay and play for the whole day. + +But then he heard the music again. He followed it and found the source. A princess was playing a song on her harp. They both smiled at each other, and Timmy waved bye to his new friend. Then he went back home, dreaming of his adventure in the castle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was 3 years old and loved to pretend. She loved to pretend to be all sorts of things like a princess, or a doctor, or even a firefighter! + +One day, Sarah wanted to pretend to be a firefighter. She went around looking for things she could use. She found a big red box with a bright yellow sign that said "fire". + +Sarah opened the box and found a bunch of cool stuff inside. She put on an orange suit and a big white helmet, and she was ready for her mission to fight the fire. + +She ran outside to where the big fire was burning. She was so busy trying to put out the fire. She sprayed the water from the hose and tried to make the fire go away. + +It took a lot of hard work, but eventually she was able to put out the fire. It was a great feeling to know she had done her job as a firefighter. Now Sarah had something new to pretend about! +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved playing outside in the field. One day she went out to the field with a spray bottle. She was so excited! She started to spray the tall grass, just like a watering can. Everywhere she sprayed, small rainbows of light came out. Lucy was so busy she didn't even see the sun setting. + +Soon it was getting dark and the little girl was feeling restless. She ran through the field, squirting her spray bottle and kicking up grass. Everywhere she ran, the rainbow light followed her. In no time the whole field was filled with beautiful lights. It sparkled, like a field of stars. + +Lucy felt so happy and content that she stayed out until late into the night. She watched the stars glimmer in the sky until finally it was time for her to go home. As Lucy went back home, the field sparkled in the moonlight. She was so pleased with her magical adventure that she couldn't help but smile. +Once upon a time there was a gentle princess. She went to the river to play every day. She loved to splash in the water and it made her very happy. She would jump in and make the biggest splashes she could. + +One day, the princess went to the river like usual. But she saw a frog and it croaked at her very loudly. The princess was a bit scared, so she stood very still. But then, the frog told the princess that he was magical! + +The frog hopped closer to the princess and said it was time for a surprise. He waved his hands and magical sparkles started to fly everywhere! The princess was so excited! Then all of a sudden, the river started to splash up high. + +The princess was delighted and smiled. She ran and jumped in the water, splashing as high as she could. She played in the magical splashes until the sun set. Then she said goodbye to the frog, thanked him for the fun and went home. + +The princess never forgot that day. Every time she passed the river, she would remember the gentle magic and the happy splashing. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bear who lived in a cave. He was searching for a new seat to sit on. So he went on an adventure and traveled far and wide. + +He looked in tall trees and deep caves, but he couldn't find the perfect seat. Finally, he arrived at a cozy meadow full of soft grass. He saw a big chair and it seemed just right. + +The clumsy bear eagerly ran towards the chair. But before he could reach it, he stumbled and fell down. He was frustrated, but he didn't give up. He got up and tried again. + +This time, he moved slower and more carefully. Finally, he made it to the chair and he sat down. The bear felt so relaxed and content! + +He settled in and quietly said to himself, "I urge everyone to find their own seat, just like I did." He smiled and closed his eyes, content in knowing he had found just the right chair. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. Lucy was very cold and sad, as she didn't have a blanket. Everywhere she looked, she could only find expensive blankets and she had no money to buy one. + +One day, she went to the shop and saw a very cheap blanket. She was so excited, as she had enough money to buy it! She quickly went to the counter and bought it. + +When she got home, she was so happy to wrap herself in the blanket. It felt so soft and warm. She couldn't believe that something so cheap would fit her so nicely. + +From then on, whenever she felt cold or sad, she would wrap herself in her blanket and feel much better. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a mummy and a daddy. They wanted to send their little boy to the park. So they took him in the car. + +When they arrived the boy saw a big block of ice. He was so excited. He wanted to play with it. But mummy and daddy said they had to go home. + +The boy was very impatient. He wanted to stay and have fun. But mummy and daddy said it was time to go. + +So, they sent the boy home with one big kiss. He was sad but he knew another day would come when he could play with the ice. Until then he would just have to be patient. +Once there was a mum and she wanted to cook her dinner. She looked in the cupboard and found a square. She was so happy, because she knew what to make! She put the square on the counter and started to cook it. + +When the square was cooked, the mum put it on a plate for her dinner. She was about to eat when she heard a laugh. It was her 3 year old daughter laughing at her. Mum realised that she had cooked a square of paper! + +Mum felt embarrassed and asked her daughter to leave so she could finish her dinner. But the 3 year old couldn't help giggling. She laughed and hugged her mum and said "it's ok mummy, I still love you". + +Mum laughed too and gave her daughter a big hug. She was no longer embarrassed, but she was thankful that her daughter was so understanding. +Once upon a time there was a chubby boy named Bobby. Everywhere he went he always went with his junk. He liked his junk. It was fun to do things with it. One day Bobby went to a park. It had a big slide and lots of swings. He was so excited to do things with his junk in the park. He scootered down the slide and made a junk tower on the swings. He hopped around happily and had a great time. Wherever he went, Bobby always did something fun with his junk. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very happy and excited. One day, she saw a treasure! It was a box, and it was glowing with a bright light. + +The little girl waved her arms in the air, wanting to touch the treasure. She reached out, and the treasure opened. It was full of wonderful things, like candy, flowers and toys. She was so happy! + +The little girl wanted to take the treasure home. But it was so big, she didn't know how. So, she called her mommy. Mommy said to find something cheap to put the treasure in. + +The little girl ran off to find something cheap. She looked high and low until she found an old box. She couldn't believe her luck! Quickly, she put the treasure into the box and ran off home. + +At home, she waved the box in the air and opened it up. She was so excited to show her mommy the wonderful treasure she had found. +Once upon a time, there was an otter who was very unhappy. The otter was always feeling lonely and sad because it never received enough love and care. + +One day, the otter was swimming near the shore when it saw something. When the otter looked closer, it saw a small boat. A kind person with a gentle smile was in the boat. The person called out to the otter and said, "Come aboard, little one". + +The otter was thrilled and quickly jumped into the boat. The kind person asked the otter if it would like to receive some love and care. The otter eagerly nodded its head and gave the person a hug. + +The kind person was more than happy to give the otter all the love and care it received. The person's hugs were soft and gentle, but their words were sometimes harsh. The person wanted the otter to learn different lessons that would help it in life. + +The otter was so happy to receive all the love and care. From that day onward, it no longer felt lonely and sad. Thanks to the kind person, the otter's life became so much brighter. +Once there was an original underground. It was really twisty and amazing, but nobody had ever explored it. One day, a brave boy decided he wanted to check it out. He put on his special wrap and began his adventure. + +When he entered the underground, he was amazed. He saw lots of interesting animals and plants. He also discovered a secret room filled with treasures. But when he tried to take one of them, he heard a loud rumbling sound. He realized he had disturbed something big! + +The brave boy quickly climbed out of the underground and ran home. He didn't get to keep the treasure, but he had a really exciting day and amazing memories of his original underground adventure. +One day, Bill looked out the window and noticed the sky was brilliant. He loved the sunny day and wanted to go for a walk. He put on his shoes and went outside. + +He started walking and noticed a hill in the distance. It was big and green. He was curious so he started walking towards the hill. As Bill got closer, he noticed there were lots of wildflowers at the bottom of the hill. He wanted to observe the flowers so he walked right up to it. + +The wildflowers were beautiful. The petals were different colors and the leaves were bright green. Bill was amazed. He observed the flowers carefully. Then he started playing and running up and down the hill. It was brilliant fun! + +When Bill saw the sun lower in the sky, he knew it was time to go home. He had had a great day and he was happy. +Once there was a big, strong dog. He was very brave and his owners loved him very much. One day the dog wanted to go explore outside. He stepped out of the door and saw a huge spot he wanted to explore. He started to struggle as he tried to get to the spot. He was so determined to reach it! + +Eventually he made it and was so excited to see what he could find. He barked and sniffed around, looking for new smells. He found some really interesting things! He dug around and found sticks and rocks. He rolled around trying to catch the leaves that were blowing in the wind. + +After some time he started to get really tired. He lay down in the spot, happy and worn out from his struggle. He enjoyed the sun and the peacefulness of the spot. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she and her friends decided to play in a row boat and take a ride on the lake. + +They all got into the boat and began to row. Jane was so happy. She was smiling and laughing as they went along. Then she suddenly remembered that she must behave. + +Suddenly, the boat hit something very hard in the water and stopped. Jane and her friends looked around but could not see anything. But suddenly, they noticed that the boat was floating near a dead fish. Jane was scared and started to cry. + +Her friends hugged her and told her that she must behave and not be scared. They all started rowing again, back to the shore. + +When they reached the shore, Jane was relieved and reminded herself to always behave no matter the situation. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy queen. She did not like to receive any visitors. One day, a funny little boy knocked on her door. He asked the queen if he could receive a present. The queen was so surprised that someone so brave would visit her! She decided to give the little boy a present. + +The little boy was so excited to receive the present! He opened it up and inside was a beautiful crown. The crown was a special gift from the queen, just for him! + +The little boy thanked the kindly queen, and he put the crown on his head. From that day on, he was known as the "king of fun". Every day, he'd take the crown off and show it to everyone. Everyone was so happy to see a little king playing around! + +The grumpy queen was happy to know that her present had made the little boy so happy. From that day on, she welcomed visitors with a warm smile. +Once upon a time, there was a furry little bunny. He had a big problem. His bookshelf was stuck! Every day he tried to pull it, but nothing worked. + +Then one night he had a bright idea - he asked his friend, the cat, to help him. The cat was very strong, but the bookshelf would not budge. + +Finally, the rabbit thought of another plan - he ran to get his mommy. His mommy grabbed the top of the bookshelf and counted to three. + +On the final count, mommy and bunny pulled as hard as they could. The furry bookshelf moved a little bit and then opened up - revealing lots of exciting books and stories! + +Bunny and his mommy were so happy. From then on, bunny loved to read books whenever he had the chance. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jody and Jasper. They loved to play together. + +One morning, Jody and Jasper were out playing. They were running around and chasing each other in a very playful way. + +Jasper had a toy that he wanted to show Jody. He asked Jody if he wanted to trade toys. Jody hesitated and just shrugged. + +Jasper was sad that Jody wouldn't trade with him. Jody felt bad and said, “Okay, why not? Let’s trade toys.†+ +Jasper was very happy and the two friends traded toys with each other. They were both so excited to have new toys to play with. They played all day long and had lots of fun. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big king. He was the ruler of a big castle and he wanted to make everyone in the kingdom happy. + +One day he thought of an idea. He decided to whistle a special song. Everyone in the kingdom could join in and whistle with him. That made the king very happy. + +When the king whistled, the birds came to listen. Even the deer stopped running. Everyone in the kingdom listened and whistled too. + +The big king asked everyone to follow his whistle. They all followed and the kingdom became filled with the sound of whistling. + +The beautiful music made everyone very happy. It was the best day ever in the kingdom! +One day, Mommy and Jimmy went to a huge park. Jimmy was so excited! When they arrived, they looked around. There were lots of people and trees. Jimmy saw a big pond and wanted to go for a walk around it. + +Mommy and Jimmy started walking around the pond. They saw a big tree with lots of shade. Then, Mommy and Jimmy sat under the tree and rested. + +Suddenly, Mommy said it was time to go home, so they started walking back. Jimmy saw a huge puddle of mud and decided to jump in it! Mommy got so angry. She picked Jimmy up and took him back home. + +Once at home, Mommy put Jimmy in the bathtub and said he needed to wash. There was lots of soap and suds, and Jimmy was squeaky clean again. + +Mommy was so happy that Jimmy was clean. She gave Jimmy a big hug and they played together afterwards. What an exciting day! +Once upon a time, there was a fish. He was a very brilliant fish and he loved to swim. Every day he would swim in the sea, looking for something special. + +One day, he found a little pond with lots of other fish swimming around. He decided to join them. He swam and swam, happy to be surrounded by all the other fish. + +He kept swimming and swimming until he found a big rock. He looked and to his surprise, he saw that the rock was shining in the sunlight. What a brilliant rock he had found! + +He swam closer to take a better look. As he got nearer, he saw that it wasn't a rock after all. It was a beautiful pearl! He was so excited and he swam around it, marveling at how brilliant it was. + +The fish took the pearl in his jaws and swam back out to the sea, to show all the other fish what he had found. From that day on, the brilliant fish was known as the fish that found the pearl. +Once there was a happy little girl named Clara. Every day, Clara would go to the park. The park had a big green grass field and a bright sunny sky. + +Clara loved to go on the swing and fly high in the sky. As she swung, she smiled and laughed as the wind blew her hair. She was so happy. + +When Clara was finished swinging, she hopped off the swing and clapped and applauded. She was so proud of how far she could swing. + +Clara was very happy that she was able to have so much fun. She knew she would come back again soon, for more fun and adventure! +One day, little Ben was playing with his toys. His favourite toy was a machine. But it was a bit scary. He didn't like when it made loud noises. Suddenly, he remembered his mum's stories about machines being friendly. He knew that machines could help people do things, so he tried to be brave. + +Ben pressed the button to make the machine come alive. It began to move around the room. He was still a bit scared, but he took a deep breath and went closer. + +Ben talked to the machine and it made funny noises back. He laughed and gave it a hug. From then on, he remembered that machines were his friends! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was playing in her garden and having lots of fun. Suddenly, she saw a big lump of gold. It was so shiny and sparkly! She wanted to keep it, so she picked it up and threw it in the air. The gold flew higher and higher until it disappeared from sight. + +The little girl was so amazed by what she had seen! She had never seen anything so sparkly and bright before. She turned to go back to her garden, and when she did she saw that everything was normal again. No gold in sight. + +So she decided to look for the gold. She searched in the garden, under the trees and even down the street. But she couldn’t find it anywhere. Finally, she gave up and went back home. + +The little girl never saw the gold again, but she never forgot the sparkle it gave off. It was like nothing else she had ever seen before. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf girl named Leah. She loved to go on vacation, so one day she decided to go to the beach. She had a lot of fun, but then she got lost. + +Luckily, she was found by a nice rescue worker. They took Leah home and made sure she was safe. She was so happy to be back and thanked the rescue worker. + +The next day, Leah and her family decided to go on a big vacation. They went to an exciting theme park and Leah enjoyed it very much. She rode all of the special rides and ate lots of delicious food. + +Leah was so thankful that the rescue worker had helped her find her way back home. From then on, Leah made sure to always stay close to her family when she was on vacation. +Once upon a time, there was an old brown bear. He had lived in the forest for a long time, and he liked it there. Every day, he explored the trees and ate sweet berries. + +One day, he noticed a little girl walking in the woods. He had never seen her before. He watched her quietly from his hiding place in the trees. + +The little girl walked up to him, and then she looked right at him. She smiled and said “Hello!â€. The old bear was surprised! He didn’t think anyone would recognize him. But the little girl had seen him right away. + +The old bear and the little girl became good friends. They played games together every day in the woods. The old bear was so happy to have a new friend, and the little girl was happy to have a new friend too. They were the best of friends! +Once upon a time there was a mom and her baby girl. Baby girl loved playing in her room and mom loved helping her play. One day when mom wanted to put her baby girl to sleep, she got a fan. Baby girl was so happy to have the fan because it made her sleepy. + +But mom noticed that baby girl was not going to sleep. Baby girl started to get restless and insisted on playing with the fan instead of sleeping. Mom asked her repeatedly to put it down and close her eyes, but she would not listen. Eventually mom had to take the fan away, and put her daughter in bed and break the news to her. + +Baby girl was sad, but eventually she understood that mom had only done it because she loved her and wanted her to get some rest. After a few more days, mom bought her daughter a new fan and everything was alright again. Baby girl and mom were happy and baby girl was able to get the rest she needed. They both learnt to appreciate the importance of sleep. The end. +One day, Jack was at the park and he saw a big orange slide. He was so excited that he ran towards it and started to climb. When he got to the top, he took a deep breath and slid down the slippery slide. He laughed and laughed as he zoomed to the bottom. + +At the bottom, Jack saw a big bowl filled with orange juice. He was so thirsty from playing in the sun, so he walked up and took a big drink. The orange juice was cool and sweet and Jack felt refreshed. + +Jack smiled and hopped back up the slide for another go. This time, he went faster and higher and his laughter was even louder! As he reached the bottom again, he was ready for another drink. He took a few more sips of the delicious orange juice and then skipped off to find something new to play with. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to make something delicious. She found a pot, some oil, and some spices. She put the oil in the pot and heated it. When it was hot, she poured in the spices. She stirred it around and it smelt so spicy! Then she added some water and other ingredients. She stirred it some more. Then she poured it all into a bowl. But the bowl had a drain at the bottom. It started to pour out of the drain! The little girl ran to get an even bigger bowl. She poured the contents of the pot into the bigger bowl and the drain was blocked so nothing poured out. She put the bowl on the table. Then everyone in the house could eat the spicy delicious dish she had made! +Once there was a friendly parent. They were very kind and loved by everyone. One day the parent was walking in the forest. Suddenly, something scared them. The parent didn't know what it was. + +So, the parent called out for help. But no one came. After a few moments, a friendly animal stepped out from behind a tree. It was a rabbit. The rabbit hopped closer and made some funny noises. The parent smiled. + +The rabbit asked why the parent was scared. The parent said that strange noises had scared them. The rabbit said not to be scared anymore because it was just some friendly birds playing a game. + +The parent thanked the rabbit and gave it a nice hug. From then on, the parent was no longer scared in the forest. They always remembered the friendly rabbit who helped them when they were scared. +Robbie wanted to go for a walk. He put on his shoes and grabbed his hat. He was so curious. He didn't know what he would find. + +Robbie looked around and saw lots of trees and birds. He wanted to find out more about them. He started to walk and tried to get close to the birds. + +He saw a big red beetle and tried to touch it. It was too fast for him, so he kept walking. He found a big pond and saw some ducks. He wanted to try to get close to them too. + +Robbie kept walking until he got so tired, he had to stop. He had discovered so many things on his walk and was so happy. +Once there was a boy called Joey. Joey was only three years old so he did not know many words. He liked to play on his screen all the time. + +One day, Joey's mom said to him, "Joey, that screen is making you miserable. Please stop playing and come outside". + +Joey said "No, I don't want to. I love my screen". + +But his mom insisted, so Joey reluctantly went outside. He thought it was boring but then he saw a butterfly. He ran to chase it and suddenly, Joey was happy again. He forgot all about the screen. + +Then his mom smiled and said, "See, Joey, the fresh air is much more enjoyable than the miserable screen". +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She was 3 years old and liked to play outside. + +One day, Lily saw a big, round hill in her garden. She wanted to play on it! She rolled and rolled down the hill with a big smile on her face. + +Lily looked around and noticed something strange. She could hear strange languages coming from the hill. She was very curious and walked closer. + +The closer Lily got to the hill, the louder the distant languages got. She was so confused. Then she realised that the hill was special. It was a language hill, where different languages mixed and rolled together. + +Lily smiled. She understood now. The different languages were all rolling around in the same place and it made her happy. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy queen. But she was mean and she hated children. All the kids in the kingdom were very scared of her. + +One day, there was a brave 3-year-old boy who decided to try and talk to the queen. He knocked on the door of her palace and asked to be let in. But the queen shook her head and said no. + +The little boy was so sad and he didn't understand why the queen didn't like him. He was sure if he could just talk to her he could make her happy. + +So, every day he came back to the palace and asked to be let in. Finally, after lots of trying, the queen let him inside. But when the boy told her he wanted to be friends, she smiled and hugged him. + +It turned out that the queen actually hated adults, not children. From then on she became the best friend of the 3-year-old boy and all the other children in the kingdom. They were all very happy and thankful to have a kind, generous queen. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was very reliable and was always willing to help her friends. One day, she noticed two boys fighting. She quickly ran over to break up the fight and to help them. She asked the boys what had happened and they didn't want to tell her at first. After a while, the boys started to explain. They said that they had been fighting over what type of toy to play with. The girl quickly told them that they can both play with different types of toys. She offered to share her toys with them so that they can both be happy. The boys saw how kind and reliable she was, so they decided to stop fighting and play together with her toys. The girl was so happy to see them finally getting along. The end. +Lily was a little girl who had a big dream. She wanted to climb to the top of a tall pole and raise a flag. Everyone told her it was impossible but she was very stubborn. + +One day, Lily found the pole of her dreams in the park. It was so tall! She tried to climb it but it was too tall and high for her. She looked around but no one was there to help. + +Suddenly, Lily's dad came up and said, "I believe in you Lily. I know you can do it if you try." He gave her a boost up and soon she was at the top of the pole! + +Lily grasped the flag and raised it up high. She had done it! She had fulfilled her dream. + +Lily was so proud, she had never felt so strong before. She waved at her dad, who was smiling and cheering from below. She knew nothing was impossible if you were determined and never gave up. +Once upon a time there was a very clever and intelligent butterfly. The butterfly loved butter so much, that it found a way to attach itself to a large jar of butter. Every morning the Butterfly would eat a bit of butter to give it energy for the day. + +One day, a little girl was walking in the forest and noticed the clever old Butterfly feasting on the butter from the jar. The girl was so delighted by the Butterfly that she wanted to take it home with her. She carefully put the jar of butter in her bag and the Butterfly happily joined her on her journey. + +The little girl soon arrived at her home and immediately gave the Butterfly some of the butter from the jar. The old Butterfly was so happy to have a new home and lots of butter to eat that it attached itself to the ceiling and never left the little girl side. + +The two became fast friends and were very happy together. The butterfly never went hungry again and the little girl never had to worry about being alone. +Once upon a time there was a big, blue lake. In the lake, there was a fish who loved to chew. He was always looking for something to chew on, but there wasn't always something available. + +One day, the fish saw a rock on the bottom of the lake, so he swam over and began to chew on it. It was so crunchy and tasty! + +He chewed and chewed until the rock was completely gone. But when the fish tried to find more rocks, he realized that they were all gone. All he had to chew on now was mud and sand. + +The fish was sad because there were no more rocks. But then, another fish came up with an idea. He told his friends to bring small pieces of sticks and leaves to the lake and place them on the bottom. + +The fish happily swam around and gathered the sticks and leaves. Then, they all started to chew away. And from that day on, the fish always had something available to chew on! + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a small bird. It was very scared. One day it was walking in a field, looking for a place to hide. Suddenly, a big wind blew and scattered a lot of ties all around the bird. The bird was very scared. It was sure the ties would trap it! + +But then something amazing happened. It saw a tall tree in the distance and flew towards it, quickly. The bird was relieved to see it. It found a safe place on the edge of the branches and settled there. The bird was very happy to be safe. + +The ties that were scattered around had been a scary surprise. But in the end the bird was safe and sound. +Once upon a time there was a baby. She was very small and had bright blue eyes. + +One day she saw a pretty bird in a tree. She wanted to join the bird and play with it. The bird liked the baby and nodded his little head. + +The bird agreed to give the baby a promise. The promise was that the bird would come back the next day and take the baby to fly. + +The baby was very excited and started to jump up and down. When the bird returned the next day, it was even more beautiful. Its feathers were a deep blue color, and it looked like it had just been cleaned. + +The bird nodded its head and the baby was so excited she jumped up and wrapped her arms around the bird. She was so happy that she forgot all about the promise. + +They flew around together until it was time to say goodbye. The bird nodded its head in goodbye and the baby waved until the bird was out of sight. + +The baby never forgot the beautiful day she shared with the bird, and she never forgot the blue promise of coming back again. +Once there was a race and everyone wanted to win. Everyone was ready to start, but one of the racers didn't feel good. He felt very uncomfortable. He wasn't sure if he wanted to do the race, but his friends and family said that he had to try. + +So he tried. He started the race and he ran as fast as he could, but it still wasn't enough. All the other racers ran faster than he did, and soon he was far behind. He started to suffer a lot, and he was much slower than the others. + +Eventually he finished the race, but he was in last place. He was very sad that he couldn't win, but he felt proud of himself for trying. He knew that it wasn't easy and that he had to suffer a lot, but he was happy that he had the courage to take part in the race. +Jimmy was a happy 3-year-old. Every night, he loved to dream. He dreamed of becoming a brave, strong pirate. He imagined sailing the seven seas, finding buried treasure and fighting with swords. + +In the morning, Jimmy's mommy explained what an order was. She said it was a plan to do something and that Jimmy should use the power of orders to make his dream come true. He became very enthusiastic and eagerly started his plan. + + First, Jimmy said “arrrr†like a pirate. He practiced walking like a brave buccaneer, swinging his toy sword around his head. He also started collecting all kinds of toys. He created a big box of treasures that he would take on his pirate voyage. + +Jimmy was learning how to make his dream come true, step by step. Now he can't wait to set sail! +Once, there was a girl who loved to test things. She was curious about the world around her. One day, she heard a strange sound. It was a bell ringing! She was so excited to find out what it was. + +She followed the sound and after a while, she found a bell. She wanted to test it out, so she gave it a ring. The bell made a loud noise and it was so exciting! + +But then something bad happened. The bell broke! The girl was very sad. She had tested it too hard and now it wouldn't work anymore. She looked for ways to fix it but nothing worked. In the end, she had to throw it away. + +The girl was disappointed. But she learned her lesson - she can't always test things so hard or she might break them! +Once upon a time there was an ordinary street. Everything was the same on the street each day. One day, something changed. A bright colorful truck came down the street. All of a sudden the street was filled with fun and noise. Children chased the truck and laughed as they watched it go. + +Every day after, the street was never the same. A new truck came down the street every day. Sometimes it was green, sometimes it was blue. Soon, the street was busy and exciting. Children were jumping, singing, and playing all over the street. + +The ordinary street had changed and become a very happy place where everyone enjoyed being. All the neighbors cheered and smiled when the trucks came every day. + +In the end, the street was more fun than it had ever been. Everyone was happy! +One day, a little girl found a big chest in the forest. It was hairy and the girl was scared. She didn't know what was inside. So the girl was brave and opened the chest. She saw a big furry blanket inside. It was so soft and warm that the girl wanted to cover herself with it. She grabbed the blanket, ran back to her house and covered herself with it on her bed. She was so happy and comfortable! She snuggled into the blanket and fell asleep with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy called Sam. Sam was full of energy, and he loved to joke. + +One day, Sam went outside and he saw nature all around him. He saw the tall trees swaying in the wind and the sun shining brightly in the sky. Sam smiled and laughed. + +Sam saw a nature trail, and he decided to take it. As he went along the path, he noticed two cute bunnies hopping around. Sam thought this was so funny that he started to joke. "Where are you two going?" he called out. The bunnies just jumped away, but Sam was already laughing at his own joke. + +When Sam got to the end of the trail, he saw a beautiful, huge lake. He decided to take a swim to cool off from all his laughing. Sam felt so young and happy that he just had to joke again. He said to nobody in particular, "I'm really happy today!" + +It was a wonderful day for Sam. He was able to joke, explore nature, and feel young and happy. +Mama was packing a bag. She was putting in her food and her clothes and her special bone. She was going on a special trip, and she wanted to bring special things with her. + +She smiled when she saw the bone. It was so big and smooth. Mama had found it at the beach one day when she and her little girl had gone for a walk. The little girl had been so excited when she saw it. She yelled "Look, Mama! A bone!" + +Mama had picked it up and smiled. She said it was a special bone, and she was going to bring it on her special trip. + +The little girl had seen a bald man walking down the beach too. She asked, "Mama, why is he bald?" Mama smiled and said the man was just bald and his head was shiny and smooth, like the bone. + +Mama finished packing and smiled. She was excited to go on her special trip and to bring along her special bone and the memories of the bald man and the beach walk. +Once upon a time there was a stubborn goat. The goat did not like to move. Everywhere the goat went it stopped and rested. + +One day the goat was in a big field. He wanted to explore the field, so he decided to try and move. He had kept still for so long that something strange started to happen. + +Rain started to pour from the sky and the goat's body started to transform. He felt like a jelly as the rain poured down. Suddenly he was covered in a thin film. + +The goat felt strange and scared. He tried to move, but he felt so locked! Then he remembered being stubborn. His stubbornness had made the film stiff and it was making him stuck. + +The goat realised that sometimes being stubborn isn't a good idea. With a lot of patience and determination he managed to slowly break the film and remove it. + +The goat was now free and happy. From that day on he decided never to be stubborn again. He wanted to explore and move! +Once upon a time there was a nosy cable. The cable was always very curious and always wanted to watch what was going on in the neighbourhood. One day, the cable saw something very special. It noticed a man in the garden, doing some gardening. The cable thought that it could help the man, so it decided to serve him. + +The man was so happy with the cable's help that he gave it a big hug. The cable was very proud of itself and was so happy that it had helped the man. + +The man thanked the cable for its kind gesture and said goodbye. The cable waved goodbye to the man and then happily watched the man walk away. + +The cable was happy that it had been nosy enough to help the man when he needed it. It looked around at the happy neighbourhood and smiled. After all, serving the man was the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little sheep named Bill. Bill loved to play and have fun. He always wanted to find something new to do. + +One day, Bill decided to enter the big wool shed. It was a very exciting place. There were lots of bales of soft wool. Bill thought it looked funny, with all the different shapes and sizes. + +The wool was very cozy and warm. Bill loved to jump in and out of it, and make a big mess. He would make big piles of wool and then giggle. It was so much fun! + +When Bill had enough, he left the shed. But he was sure to come back another day. +Once upon a time there was a dark night. All of a sudden, a bell rang out in the quiet night. Everyone got still and froze. Everyone was so surprised, they couldn't move. Then a friendly voice called out, “Wake up, it's time to play!†Everyone jumped up, so happy and excited. They ran out to the field and had lots of fun. They ran and laughed until it was time to go home. Now when it's a dark night, the bell rings out and everyone freezes. It's a sign that something wonderful is about to happen. +One day, a figure went sailing. She wore a big hat and a big smile as she sailed across the gentle blue sea. It was peaceful and fun. + +The figure kept sailing until she saw a big, tall mountain. She sailed around the mountain and docked her boat. Then, she started walking up the side of the mountain. + +The further up the mountain the figure got, the more bored she got. She started to yawn and stretch and her eyes began to droop. + +Finally, the figure reached the top. And all around her were exciting, beautiful, amazing views. She smiled and waved and cheered for joy. + +Sailing, walking, and yawning, the figure's journey was never boring. +Once there was a little boy. His name was Timmy and he loved to play. One day, he was playing with his toy cars when he noticed a big box. Inside the box were lots of stuff. Timmy was so excited that he wanted to see what was inside. + +He opened the box and started to pull out the stuff. Then he saw a squishy ball. He squeezed it and smiled. It was so soft. He wanted to play with it all day! + +He decided to share the fair ball with his friend. He put his cars back in the box and put the squishy ball in his pocket. He ran to his friend’s house and showed him the ball. His friend was so excited that he hugged Timmy and they both started squeezing the squishy ball together. + +They played until dark and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, they said goodbye and Timmy went home with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog. + +The frog was so smooth it could slide right down the hill. + +The girl who found the frog was so happy. She wanted to raise it as her own pet! + +The girl scooped up the frog and brought him to her house. There she gave him a warm bath, food, and lots of love. + +The green frog stayed with the girl and they were best friends. Every day they would go on adventures and explore the world around them. All the animals in the village were glad to see them together. + +The girl continued to raise the frog and soon it was bigger and stronger. They would fly kites, catch fireflies and make up stories. The green frog was a very happy frog indeed. +Mary and Tom took a distant journey. They wanted to find minerals and learn about them. They hopped in the car and drove far and away. On the way, they saw many trees and hills. + +Finally, they made it to a special place. It was filled with minerals in all shapes and colours. Big ones, small ones and even some that sparkled. + +Mary and Tom collected a few of their favourites. Each one was so different and beautiful. Together, they looked at them and touched them. + +When they were done, they journeyed back home. As they drove away, they smiled, thinking about their adventure and all the amazing minerals they found. +Once upon a time, there was a little boat. It was filled with toys, books and other fun things. One day, the boat started to leak. The water rose quickly and the boat started to sway. The boat was frightened, so the little toys and books held on tight. + +The water kept rising and the boat rocked from side to side. Suddenly, a big boat came by and it stopped near the little boat. The captain of the big boat saw the leak and he came close. He used a bucket to help take away the water. + +Soon, the water was gone and the leak was all sealed up. Everyone on the little boat was happy and excited. They said goodbye to the captain and sailed away on their boat. The captain waved goodbye and wished them a safe journey. +Once upon a time, there was a thin girl named Amy. She loved to admire different things in her world! + +One day, she was admiring the sink in her bathroom. It was shiny and made of a strong metal. Amy reached out to touch it, and admired how smooth it felt against her hands. + +Amy decided that she wanted to admire other things too. She walked around her house and saw her mum’s thin scarf hanging on a chair. She touched the scarf and it felt soft and silky. She was amazed at how thin it was! + +Amy smiled to herself as she admired the world around her. Everywhere she looked there was something to admire. The walls were colourful, the doors opened and shut with a ‘click’, and the sun lit up the room beautifully. She was surrounded by things that she could admire. +Once upon a time, there was a red swan. She was very pretty and lovely, and she kept flying around. + +One day, the red swan wanted to stay in one spot, so she flew over to a lake. She landed near the shore and enjoyed the peacefulness. + +The red swan stayed at the lake for many days. She swam in the lake and stayed near the shore. She enjoyed the lake so much that she stayed there for many months. + +Along the way, the red swan made some friends and they all played together. They had so much fun while they were together. + +But one day, the red swan knew it was time to move on. She thanked her friends and said goodbye. The red swan flew away to explore new places. + +But the red swan never forgot her time at the lake. Every autumn, she came back to visit her friends and stayed for a few days. They all had so much fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a delicate flower. Every day, the flower danced in the sunshine. But one day, a storm roared in. The flower got scared and hid inside a bush. The storm was very loud and it made the flower very sad. + +Suddenly, the storm stopped, and a gentle breeze took its place. The breeze was so gentle that it made the flower want to dance. So the flower stepped out from its hiding place and did a little dance. + +The gentle breeze started to sort the beautiful flower petals. All the petals separate and flew away in the wind. But soon, the petals came back together again and the flower bloomed even more brightly than before. + +The flower and the gentle breeze were very happy. The storm was gone, and the flower could now dance without worries in the sunshine. +Once upon a time there was a soldier. He was very brave and strong, and he never gave up. + +Every day he would march around the town, to keep it safe. Everyone in the town admired him for his persistence. + +One day, the soldier was walking in the forest when he heard a noise. He slowly moved closer and discovered a baby bird that had fallen out of its nest. + +The soldier wanted to help the bird, but he didn't know how. He remained by the bird all day, protecting it and making sure it was safe. + +By the end of the day, the baby bird had grown stronger. Its family had come to take the bird back to its nest. + +The soldier smiled. He had been persistent in his efforts, and it had paid off. He watched as the bird flew away to its home, safe and sound. +Once there were two friends, Arun and Grant. They were both hungry and wanted to eat something. Arun had a big muffin that he wanted to share. He asked Grant to get a spoon so they could split it between them. But Grant was too slow, so Arun decided to split the muffin with his hands. He broke it into two equal parts and gave one of them to Grant. Now they could both enjoy the delicious muffin together! +Once there was a brave little girl called Lacey. She was only three years old and loved to play and explore. +One day she went on an adventure around her garden. She saw a waist-high wall and thought it would be fun to climb up and see the world from the top. +Lacey was so brave and climbed up the wall. But, when she got halfway to the top, she lost her balance and fell! She was so scared that she started to cry and tears rolled down her cheeks. +But, just then, her mother came to the rescue. She hugged Lacy tight, and wiped away her tears. “It’s ok sweetheart, you’re very brave,†she said. +Lacey stopped crying and smiled. She was thankful that she had a loving and supportive mother who was really proud of her bravery. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Jane wanted to hear a bell. She looked everywhere for it, but she couldn't find it. She decided to look in a cave in the middle of the forest. + +The cave was dark and scary. Jane was scared, but she wanted to hear the bell. She took a deep breath and entered the cave. Inside, she saw a big, disgusting spider. Jane jumped back and tried to run away, but she noticed a bell in a corner of the cave. + +The spider was blocking the bell, so Jane had to separate them. She looked around and found a stick. She used the stick to move the spider aside and grabbed the bell. Then she ran out of the cave, happy to have her bell. + +Jane was so excited that she rang the bell all the way home. Everyone heard it and they were so happy to have the bell back with them. Jane learned a lesson that day: sometimes we have to separate the bad things from the things we love. +Once upon a time, there lived three little kids named Zoe, Ben and Max. Together, they all decided to explore below the ground. It was very dark and icy down there but Max was brave and kept going. + +They went further and further until, suddenly, they saw a light. It was a magical underground world! They all smiled and nodded in agreement to keep exploring. + +They found a river and some pretty flowers beneath the frozen ground. Suddenly, Max heard a voice! It was a little squirrel and it asked if it could join their adventure. Zoe and Ben nodded and smiled. + +After a few hours of playing, the squirrel said goodbye and told them it was time to go back home. Zoe, Ben and Max thanked the squirrel and went back to the surface. They all waved goodbye and said they would come back one day. + +The End. +There was a barn on a farm. Every day, the sun rose and the barn would bloom. It was a fine barn, with bright colors on the outside and many animals inside. The sun made the colors shine, and the animals would play in the warm light. + +The day was filled with all kinds of fun. The chickens and ducks liked to jump in the tall grass, while the cows and horses would gallop around the farm. The sheep even ran around in circles! + +At night, the barn looked like a blanket of stars. The animals went to sleep in the warm and cozy barn, and the stars helped keep them safe. Everything was very peaceful and was just perfect. + +The next day, the barn would bloom all over again. The animals would go out and play, and the sun and stars kept them safe and happy. It was a fine day on the farm, and all was blooming with life. +Once upon a time, there was a strong and powerful princess. She lived in a tall tower with a shiny roof. Every day, she looked up to the sky and thanked the sun for being so warm. + +One day, the princess discovered a magical library . She stepped inside and saw all sorts of powerful books filled with secrets and tales. The princess thanked the wise librarian for showing her around. + +Suddenly, a great wind began to blow outside. The wind was so strong that it blew the roof off the princess' tower! The princess was scared, but the librarian told her not to worry. He gave her a powerful spell that would protect her tower. + +The princess used the spell and the roof quickly came back. She thanked the librarian for his help. + +From then on, the princess was always careful to thank the sky and to use her powerful spell whenever needed. And she still lives happily in her tower with the shiny roof. +Once upon a time there was a group of three cats. They were grey, white and black, and all looked very curious. Every day, the cats would blink their eyes and see what was happening in the world. + +One day, the black cat blinked and saw a lady walking down the street. The cats were so curious about why she was there. The white cat hopped closer for a better look, and blinked when it saw the lady had a bag of treats in her hand. + +The cats began to mew and the lady noticed them. She smiled, put down the treats and watched as the group of cats ran to it. The cats ate every piece of the treats and were so excited. + +The cats blinked in thanks to the lady before running away to explore the world. They played in the sun, had lots of fun and kept blinking their eyes to see what wonders the world had to offer. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to march. She put on her shoes and said, "Let's go, march!" She marched around her house. Then the selfish sun said, "Hey little girl, I want to march too!" + +So the little girl and the sun started marching together, around the garden and then around the street. Everywhere they went, the little girl's skin glowed with the warmth of the sun. + +They kept marching until they reached the park, and then they stopped. The little girl said, "That was so much fun!" She thanked the sun for being her marching partner. + +The sun smiled, and said, "Thank you little girl, that was lots of fun. I'm glad we got to march together. And remember, don't be so selfish - always share your marching fun with others!" + +The little girl waved goodbye to the sun and said, "Bye! I will always share my marching fun with others!" And then she skipped happily home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to unpack. She would unpack all kinds of things, like a big toy box or a bag filled with stones. + +One day the little girl found a heavy box. She couldn't wait to unpack it! She carefully opened it and pulled out a note. She read the note to herself. It said: "Make sure you unpack the surprise carefully." + +The little girl was so curious. She put her hands inside the box and started to carefully unpack the surprise. She pulled out lots of different things. A sparkly hat! A colorful kite! A funny puppet! + +The little girl was so happy. She thanked the note for the surprise and put everything away in her toy box. She could hardly wait to show off her new toys to her friends. From then on the little girl was always on the lookout for boxes to unpack. +Once upon a time there was a small boat named Gray. Gray was painted bright gray, and it loved to sail on the cool blue water. One day, Gray decided to go on a big adventure. + +First, Gray sailed right around the corner, past the sand and the ducks. Then it sailed past the big green trees and beyond the red flowers blooming in the park. It sailed and sailed until it reached the shore of a distant island. + +On the island, Gray found a yummy sauce. It was a perfect day, so Gray decided it was time for a picnic! Gray spread the sauce over some crackers and ate it with delight. + +Gray then sailed back home, feeling very happy. It waved goodbye to the cool blue water and its new friends on the island. It had had a wonderful adventure, and it would never forget the yummy sauce. +There was a man who wanted to perform a special act. He wanted to make his wife glad. He went to the store and bought lots of colorful balloons. He also bought some toys, chocolates and flowers. + +When he went home, the man arranged the balloons in a special shape. He also put the toys, chocolates and flowers on the table. + +The man's wife was very happy when she saw all the presents. She was very glad. She hugged her husband and thanked him for making her so cheerful. + +The couple had a great day together. They took a walk, ate some ice cream and played various games. They both were very glad and were thankful for living in a beautiful place. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They had a mum, a dad and a little girl. Every day they would do fun things together and play games. + +One day, they decided to get a television. The little girl was so excited. When they brought it home, she was so happy. + +The little girl was very good at using the television. She knew how to turn it on, find her favourite shows and change the volume. The parents welcomed her in her new skill and hugged her tight. + +At the end of the day, the family sat down together and watched the television. They laughed and smiled at all of the funny shows. The little girl smiled the widest and felt very content. She was so happy that the television was part of her family. +Once there was a bald man, he was very lonely. He wished he had a friend. One day he went for a walk and he saw a finger lying on the ground. He picked it up and looked closely at it. He noticed that the finger was very soft and smooth and it felt so nice to touch. + +The man said to the finger, “Would you like to be my friend?†The finger answered back, “Yes, I would love to be your friend.†The man smiled and put the finger in his pocket. + +From then on, the man and the finger were always together. They went on walks and played games. The bald man was no longer lonely and he finally had someone to talk to. + +One day the man asked the finger, “What do you want to do today?†The finger replied, “How about we lie in the sun and listen to the birds sing?†The man smiled and said, “Sounds like a great plan!†+ +So they both lay in the sun and listened to the birds sing. The bald man and the finger were finally happy - they had each other and they were no longer alone. +There was a chubby little girl who lived a long way away from the doctor. She was very sad because she felt sick, but could not get help. + +One day, a doctor drove up to her house and saw how much she was suffering. The doctor told her that she could come with him in his car and he could help her. + +The girl was very scared but she knew that if she stayed home, she would suffer even more. So, she bravely got into the car with the doctor. + +At the hospital, the doctor worked his magic. He gave her lots of medicine and soon she was feeling much better. + +The chubby little girl was so happy that she was no longer suffering. She thanked the doctor for coming to help her and waved goodbye. She never forgot the doctor and was always grateful that he was able to save her from suffering. +Once upon a time there was a boat in the ocean. It was supposed to take a family on a fun vacation. But something bad happened and the boat stopped working. It just stayed in the same spot and wouldn't move. Everyone was having a bad day. + +But then something magical happened! A dead fish floated up to the boat! The family knew then that something was wrong. They started to lie - to hide the truth about the boat not working. But the truth came out and everyone was sad. + +The family was stuck in the boat with nowhere to go. But then one day, a big fish came up and pushed the boat. It wanted to help the family and so the boat started to move again. + +The family was so happy that their boat was moving again! They thanked the big fish and said goodbye. Then the big fish swam away. The boat kept floating back and forth and eventually the family reached the shore and went on to have a happy vacation. +Once there was a little girl called Jane. She was only 3 years old, so she couldn't understand big and complicated words. + +Jane was feeling very miserable. She was thirsty and wanted to drink, but there was nothing to drink around. + +Suddenly, Jane had a dream. In her dream, there was a big, cool lake full of yummy water. She dipped her head in the lake and drank until she could drink no more. + +When Jane woke up, she was still feeling a bit miserable but she was happy. She felt so refreshed from her dream! From then on, she always remembered to drink plenty of water, so she was never thirsty again. +Once there was a little boy called Pete. He liked to have adventures! One day, he saw something zoom past in the sky. He looked up and saw it was a big red plane. He wanted to zoom like the plane, so he decided to climb on his bike and pedal faster and faster. + +The wind in his face felt great. He was zooming! He pedaled even faster and then he saw something shining in the sun. It was a mirror! It was so beautiful that he stopped and stared. + +Pete looked in the mirror and saw the reflection of the sun. He thought the sun looked nice and smiled. Then he noticed something else. There was a lake nearby and it was so still it looked like a mirror too! Pete got off his bike and walked over to the lake. + +He looked in the clear water and saw himself reflected back. It was almost like he was looking in a magical mirror! He felt excited and couldn't believe that this special thing was available to him. + +Pete reached out and touched the surface of the water. He smiled and thought, "I could zoom here forever!" +One day, Tom was playing outside in the park. He saw a strange creature with big eyes. He was so curious! Tom ran to take a closer look, but it darted away. Tom tried to follow it but he lost it. + +He wanted to see it again, so he ran to the hospital to ask for help. He arrived panting and feeling tired. A nurse saw Tom and asked him why he was in such a hurry. Tom said he wanted to find a creature. + +The nurse smiled. She remembered that the hospital had some animals that they rescued. She took Tom to the animal room, and sure enough, the creature was there. It had a big smile on its face. + +Tom and the creature became friends right away. The nurse was happy to see them play together. Tom was even more curious about the creature but he now knew where to find it when he wanted to play again. +Once upon a time a three-year-old had a dream. In the dream, she saw a big green shoulder. It looked so soft and inviting. She wanted to climb onto the green shoulder and sit there forever. + +She woke up feeling excited and wanted to find a big green shoulder in real life. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find one. She asked her mom if there were any big green shoulders anywhere and her mom said no. + +The little girl was sad that she couldn't find a real green shoulder, but she wasn't too sad. She decided to go back to her bedroom and close her eyes and dream of the green shoulder. When she did, she felt happy and peaceful. + +The little girl knew that she could always find her green shoulder in her dreams and that made her very happy. She knew that she would visit her dream green shoulder often and feel safe and content. +One day, a mother and her three-year-old son were walking in the park. It was a warm day, and the sun was shining bright. The mother decided to buy a cool soap from the store and bring it to the park. + +The little boy was so excited. He picked up the soap, and as he looked at it, he couldn't help but to touch it. As he touched it, the soap started to melt in his hands. + +The mother was worried and she quickly took the soap away from her son. She told him to never touch a soap like that again. + +The little boy was sad that he made the soap melt. But the mother said cheerfully that they could go to the lake and splash water over them to cool down. + +The little boy was so happy and they ran to the lake. They played and splashed in the cold water, and the sun made it even more fun. The little boy had a wonderful day and he never forgot the cool soap. +Once there was a little boy named Ben and he loved playing outside. One day he saw something very special flying in the sky. It was a big, shiny jet. He loved looking at the jet and dreaming of flying it one day. + +Ben ran to his dad and said, "Daddy, look! There's a jet in the sky!" His dad smiled and said, "Yes, Ben, that's a jet." Ben asked his dad if he could go for a ride in the jet one day. His dad replied, "Maybe one day!" + +Later that day, his mom made Ben a delicious lunch. He ate it all up and loved how yummy it was. Then he went outside and looked up at the jet in the sky. He felt so excited and loved looking at the beautiful jet. + +Ben couldn't wait to go on an adventure with the jet one day and explore the world. He said to himself, "I am really going to love flying a jet!" +Once upon a time, there was a beetle who was very enthusiastic. He wanted to use his enthusiasm to do something big. + +One day, he found a sparkly rock. He thought it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. He wanted to show the world his sparkly rock! + +The beetle picked up the rock and put it in his pocket. He scampered off excitedly. + +He used his enthusiasm to climb a big tree. When he got to the top, he saw a beautiful view. He was so happy that he wanted to show everyone. + +He took out his sparkly rock and threw it up in the air. The rock sparkled in the sunlight. Everyone saw it, they were so amazed. + +The beetle was so proud that he had used his enthusiasm to show everyone his sparkly rock. Everyone was very happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a brave castle. All the walls were bright and strong and never seemed to move. However, one day something strange happened. + +A pale pattern appeared on the wall. At first the castle was confused, they were not sure what the pattern meant. But then, the castle shouted out 'carry'. All the walls started moving together. + +The castle was happy, the pattern was carrying away all the bad things. It moved around and around, taking away all the sadness. Everyone in the castle cheered as the pattern grew brighter and brighter. + +Finally, when the pattern vanished, the castle was filled with joy. Everyone was happy and the walls were strong once more. The pattern was gone, but the castle would never forget what it had done. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear who was very shy. He always kept to himself and was too scared to make friends. +One day, the bear noticed a colourful thread lying on the ground. He picked it up and found it felt soft and silky. The bear decided to follow the thread, so he set off on an adventure. +He followed the thread, winding through the forest until it stopped at a big apple tree. The bear was so shy that he was scared to go any closer. +But then he saw the most amazing sight – countless apples hanging from the branches of the tree! The bear was so excited that he forgot all about being shy. + +He quickly reached up and grabbed an apple. But when he bit into it, he was disappointed to find that the apple had gone all rotten! + +The little bear was so sad, and he decided there and then that he would never trust a thread again. He tucked the thread into his pocket, and went home feeling very disappointed. +One day, Jack went to visit Grandpa. Jack was really excited to see Grandpa, but he was surprised when he saw Grandpa's cane. Grandpa used it to help him walk around safely. Grandpa used a special key to unlock the door when Jack came. Inside, Jack found a big chest. He asked Grandpa what was inside, and Grandpa said it was a surprise. Grandpa took out his special key and unlocked the chest. Jack's face lit up when he saw it was full of toys! Grandpa said that he had kept the toys safe for Jack until he came. Jack was so happy and he thanked Grandpa for the special surprise. +Once there was a kind bear who lived in a loop. He loved to play and have fun every day. One day, he found a burning fire and he was scared. He hopped away, but then he realized he had to be brave. So he slowly tiptoed over and saw a fire trick. He jumped in the loop, and the fire started to burn around and around him. His friends came and helped him out and everyone was happy. He was so glad that he was kind and brave! +Once there was a boy called John. John was happy and organized. He liked to play and explore. + +One day John decided to play with a ball. He placed it at the bottom of the stairs. He then ran up the stairs, ready to give the ball a kick. John was so excited! He was going to kick the ball with all of his strength. + +He kicked the ball and it rolled up to the top of the stairs. Then it came tumbling back down. John kicked the ball again and again. He was having a lot of fun! + +John kept on kicking the ball until it finally rolled to the bottom of the stairs. He was having so much fun. + +The end! +Jimena was walking outside on a modern evening. The sky was so pretty with all the colors. Everywhere she looked there were surprises. She saw a dog walking with a man and a cat playing with a mouse. + +As she continued to walk, she noticed something new. It was a tall building with lots of lights. Jimena was excited and wanted to have a closer look. She asked her mom if she could go inside, and she said yes. + +When she went in, she saw lots of people walking around and talking. It was amazing to see all of the modern things that they had. + +Jimena watched and giggle as the people talked and moved around. She had a lot of fun during her evening exploring the modern building. It was a night that she would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who felt so tired. He wanted to find something to do, so he decided to find an envelope to play with. He spotted one on the ground and quickly flew over. When he got close, he saw it was covered in pretty colours. He grabbed it with his beak and started to fly around with it. The bird carried the envelope higher and higher into the sky while playing. He flew up until the envelope flew out of his beak and the bird watched it float away into the clouds. He then flew back down to his nest and went to sleep, tired from all the flying he had done. +Once upon a time, there was a humble computer. The computer wanted a friend to accept him. +He looked for a long time and one day, he saw a little girl. The girl was only three years old. When she saw the computer, she was excited. She ran up to him and said, "Hello, Computer!" The computer was so happy. + +The girl asked the computer to show her how to play games. He showed her how to play and they had a lot of fun together. + +One day, the little girl told the computer that she would be his friend forever. She said she accepted him. + +The computer was so happy. He had finally found a friend to accept him. And he was so glad that this friend was the little girl. Now they would be friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a pig. The pig was very happy and it had lots of friends. Every day, the pig and its friends would go out to play. One day, the pig wanted to do something special. So it asked its friends what they wanted to do. The pig's friends said they wanted to have a picnic. The pig was excited and it looked around to find food. There was a lot of food available around them. The pig and its friends took some of the food and had a lovely picnic. They ate and laughed for a long time. After the picnic, the pig and its friends hugged and went off to do something else. They had a great day! +Once upon a time, there was a helpless cloth. It lay in the corner of an old room, forgotten and alone. One day, a little girl walked into the room and she saw the cloth. She was so excited and she bent down to pick it up. + +The little girl was filled with joy as she held the cloth in her hands. She was so determined to keep it, so she put it carefully away in her pocket. Now she always had it with her when she was feeling sad or helpless. + +The little girl soon realised that the cloth could be used for other things. She started to collect pieces of cloth, picking them up during her outings. One day she brought them back home and started stitching them together. + +When she finally finished, her heart was full of pride. The cloth had become a beautiful dress which she could wear. When she put it on, the little girl felt like the most special girl in the world. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the big world around her. + +One day, Lily, her mom, and her dad all went out to the farm. They found a big garden filled with lots of different plants and flowers. Lily's mom showed her some herbs. She said the herbs were special because they smelled and tasted very good. + +Lily wanted to help her mom. She asked if she could spread the herbs around the garden and her mom said yes. Lily worked hard, spreading the herbs around and between each plant. + +When Lily was done, her mom said it looked very fine. Lily was so happy with her work. She was proud of the way she had spread the herbs around the garden and she knew the garden would look nicer and smell better. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max. He was very happy and liked to explore around him. One day, Max wanted to go on an adventure. He had to decide which place to go, so he chose the ocean. + +When he arrived at the shore, the ocean looked different. The water was a deep blue and the sand was very soft. Max had never seen anything so distant before. + +It was beautiful and Max fell in love with it at first sight. He started to explore the beach, picking up seashells and making sandcastles. He even saw a few dolphins swimming around. + +Max had the most wonderful day. He was sad when it was time for him to go back home. But he was so happy to have chosen the ocean for his adventure. + +The end. +There was once a curious little girl. She went outside one day and saw a mosquito buzzing around. She wanted to play with it! So she ran to her room and found the perfect thing: her special dress. She put it on and ran outside. + +The little girl spotted the mosquito again and chased it around the yard. But it was too fast for her! She laughed and danced around, pretending to be a beautiful flower. + +Then the mosquito flew away, and the little girl went back inside to take off her dress. She was exhausted. But she had a lot of fun with the curious mosquito. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy cereal. It was the yummiest cereal ever! Everyone wanted to try it, but no-one dared to take the first bite. + +The little boy in the village had heard about the fancy cereal and wanted to find out what it tasted like. He was brave and he dared to have the first bite. He was so excited! + +He really liked the cereal. It tasted so yummy! He had so much of it that he wanted to share with his friends. He ran around the village and handed out bowls of the fancy cereal to everyone. + +The friends and family of the little boy were so happy. They had finally tasted the fancy cereal and enjoyed it. From that day on, they all had the fancy cereal whenever they could. It was truly the best cereal ever! +Once upon a time, there was a young duck. He wanted to join his family in the pond, but he couldn't because he couldn't swim. He was so small, so he was scared to try. + +So he decided to practice swimming in a bucket of water. Every day, he would struggle to use his wings and legs to make himself go round and round in the bucket. He worked hard and didn't give up. + +Finally, after a lot of practice, the young duck was ready. He swam happily in the pond with his family, never forgetting how much he had struggled to get there. +Once there was a wise old woman. She always put on her skirt and went out to watch the world go by. Every day she watched the animals, like the birds in the sky, the fish in the river and the deer in the woods. She watched the children playing and the adults working. + +She watched and watched, until one day she noticed something strange. A strange skunk had settled in the woods near her house. The wise old woman didn't know what to do. She watched it carefully, looking for signs of danger. + +Fortunately, the skunk was very friendly and soon it became a regular visitor around the old lady's house. The two would sit together and watch the birds, the fish and the deer in the woods. The wise old woman felt happy and content. + +The skunk was glad to have such a wise friend and they became the best of friends. Every day they would watch the world together, appreciating all the beauty around them. +Once upon a time there was a curious girl. Her name was Sarah. She spotted a telephone on the table and she raced over to it. She started to play with it. She pressed all of the buttons and twisted the cord. Then she noticed something amazing. When she tapped the phone, it made a noise and it scooted back towards her! She was so surprised. She giggled and thought it was so fun. + +Next, Sarah put the phone on the floor and tapped it again. This time the phone reversed and scooted away from her. Sarah thought it was the best game ever. She wanted to play this game all day. She laughed and cheered with joy every time the phone reversed. + +Finally, Sarah's mom called to her and said it was time for bed. The girl hugged her telephone and headed for her bedroom. She couldn't wait to play with the phone again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a rat. He was walking through the forest looking for food. Suddenly, he saw a fierce lion! He was scared and ran away. The lion chased him, getting closer and closer! The poor rat was so upset. + +Just then there was a hero. His name was Joe. Joe saw the rat and the lion, and he knew he had to help. There was no time to waste! Quickly, he grabbed a big stick and hit the lion with it. The lion was scared, and Joe was able to save the rat. + +The rat was so happy that he was saved from the lion. He thanked Joe from the bottom of his heart. Joe gave the rat a hug and said goodbye. The rat never forgot how Joe saved him from being eaten. He was forever grateful. +Once upon a time, a wealthy family was walking along a sunny road. They loved the way the warm breeze felt on their skin. + +The family held hands and felt so full of love and happy. Suddenly, a flashy red car pulled up beside them. The driver rolled down the window to say hello. He was also wealthy and wanted to take them for a drive! + +The family loved the idea. They jumped into the car and drove down the road. The car went faster and faster. Suddenly, there was a beautiful sunset in the horizon. The family stopped the car and watched in awe. + +All at once, the family felt overwhelmed with love. They had never seen anything so amazing. They stopped to give each other a big hug and promised to always stay close and love each other. + +The family got back in the car and headed home. As they drove down the road, they knew they had an abundance of wealth and love in their hearts. +Once upon a time there was an adorable little mouse. He was playing in the woods when he heard a scary noise. He panicked and tried to find a place to hide. + +He had nowhere to go, so he ran into a dark hole in the ground. But when he got there he saw a big snake! The mouse was so scared that he started screaming. + +The snake saw him but it wasn't scared, it just said “Hi mouse, do you want to be my friend?†The mouse was so relieved that the snake wasn't angry. He was also very surprised that the snake wanted to be friends. + +The mouse and the snake became great friends and the mouse never felt scared again. Whenever the mouse would panic, the snake would calm him down and they would be happy again. +Once there was a boy who loved basketball. Every day he went outside to play with his favorite basketball, but one day it was gone! He looked everywhere, but could not find it. + +The boy's mom told him that if he waited, his basketball would return. But days and weeks went by, and still there was no basketball. + +One day, the boy looked outside and he saw something. It was a basketball! It had a ribbon attached to it that said "This is for you". The boy had no idea who had sent it, it was a mystery. + +The boy was so excited. He ran outside with the basketball to play. Now he could play with it every day. The boy was so happy he never wanted to let go of his basketball. +John was walking along the beach, looking out at the shore. The shore was yellow, with the sun shining off it brightly. John stopped and watched the waves as they yielded to the shore. + +John wondered if he could make it to the island in the distance. He took off his shoes and ran into the water. It was cool, and the water was up to his knees. He made his way to the island. + +When he got there, he saw bright yellow shells and creatures living in the sand. He sat down in the warm sunshine and noticed a yellow crab scurrying around. He laughed at the sight and continued to explore the island. + +He stayed there until the sun had set and it was time to go back. He made his way back to shore and returned home, happy with all of the beauty he'd seen. +Once upon a time there was a bald man. He was very sad because he wanted to have magic. So he made a plan. + +The plan was to go to the magic store and buy some special magic. When he arrived, he saw a sparkly magic wand. He thought it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. + +He took it home and waved it around. All of a sudden, there was lots of sparkly and colorful magic everywhere! He was so happy. + +He showed all the magic he had made to his friends. Everyone was so excited to see the magic tricks he could do. From then on, the bald man was known as the Magic Man! +Once upon a time, there was a lazy stream. It worked very slowly and hardly ever got anywhere. Everywhere the stream went, it was criticized and scolded. Until one day, a group of children came along. + +The children were all smiles and they clapped and applauded the lazy stream. They ran and splashed and laughed in the water and made the stream happy. For the first time, the stream felt appreciated and proud even though it was lazy. + +From then on, the stream worked harder and flowed faster. The children stayed by the stream's side and continued to cheer it on. They never let the stream feel bad about being slow, and because of that, the stream was happier than ever before. + +At the end of the day, the children gave the stream one last round of applause. Then they all said goodbye and ran off, smiling, to find another stream to cheer on. +Abbie and her mom went to the store. Abbie was very excited! She watched as her mom picked out lots of delicious groceries. Abbie was amazed at all the yummy food. + +Her mom saw Abbie's eyes light up when she put the ice cream in the cart. Abbie loved ice cream so much! + +At home, Abbie's mom said they could have the ice cream for dessert. Abbie clapped her hands in delight. She quickly helped her mom put away the food and waited patiently for her mom to make the ice cream. + +Finally, the delicious ice cream was ready. Abbie scooped a big bowl and ate it all up. She was so happy that she watched the store and got to have the tasty dessert! +Once there was a little girl named Lissa. She was three years old and loved to jump. She was also excited to learn about math in her nursery school. + +One day, she put on a green dress and happily ran to school. But when she saw the math lesson, she felt uncomfortable. She did not like math. + +Suddenly, Lissa had an idea. She suggested to the teacher that they should jump instead of do math. Everyone in the room cheered. + +The teacher couldn't help but agree. So the kids jumped until they were all out of breath. Afterwards, they all felt better and less uncomfortable with math. + +They all had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time there was a plastic toy. It was a good toy and he was proud of himself. He wanted to find a friend too so he went outside and looked around. + +Soon he saw a puppy walking by. He was so happy and he ran to him, saying, "Hi friends!" The puppy stopped and was surprised. But he was happy and he said, "Hi friend!" + +The toy was so happy to have a friend and he gave the puppy a big hug. He hugged him so tight and was so proud. The puppy hugged him back and he was happy too. + +They played together for a long time and had lots of fun. They were the best of friends and the toy was so proud to be friends with the puppy. +Once upon a time there was a mighty rock. One day, the rock was ready to go on an adventure. + +It started to rock and roll down the hill and soon found itself at the edge of a big, frozen lake. Looking down, it saw the ice glistening in the sun. The mighty rock thought the ice looked like it was inviting it to jump on. + +Excitedly, the rock leaped onto the ice and felt it crack under its weight. It was a little scared, but the rock kept sliding and rocking forward. + +Before it knew it, the rock was right in the center of the lake. It paused for a moment to take in the beauty of the moment. The ice, the sun, the rock, all perfectly in balance. + +And then, when all seemed calm and still, the rock started rocking and rolling away from the lake, happy to have found an adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a bad man who had a weapon. He would use the weapon to hurt the people he didn't like. The people were scared and they suffered. + +One day a brave little girl saw the bad man point his weapon at a child. She was so scared but she knew she had to help. She stepped in front of the bad man and shouted "Stop!" + +The bad man ran away from the brave little girl. Everyone was happy because no one was hurt or had to suffer anymore. + +The brave little girl was a hero and everyone cheered for her. They all hugged her and thanked her for saving them. From then on she was known as the protector and defender of the people. + +The end! +One day, a curious fisherman went to the river. He had never been there before. He was excited to see what he could find. + +He saw a lot of fish swimming in the river. The fisherman was amazed at the sight. He decided to try and catch some fish. He cast his line into the river and waited. + +After some time went by, the fisherman finally felt something tugging at his line. He started to reel it in. Soon, the water was filled with a beautiful, silver fish. + +The fisherman was so pleased that he decided to keep fishing. He had so much luck that he soon had a big catch of fish. He was proud to have yielded so many fish for his effort. +Once upon a time in a big pond, there were lots of great fish. They would move around the pond, chasing after bugs and having lots of fun. One day, a big green frog jumped in the pond. All the fish were scared, so they started to move away! But eventually, the frog just wanted to make friends and have fun. The fish moved back and began to play with the frog. They had a great time together swimming around the pond and chasing each other. Soon the frog and the fish were the best of friends, and they would play together every day. It was a great adventure! +Once upon a time, there were two boys, Jack and Sam. They loved to joke and play together. One day, Jack had an idea. + +He said, “Let’s have a race!†Sam agreed and they started their race. Jack was fast, but Sam was faster. He passed Jack and won the race! + +Jack was so miserable that he started to laugh. He said, “You really beat me! That was a great joke!†+ +Sam smiled and said, “Let’s race again!†So they raced again and Jack won this time! + +Both of them were laughing and happy. They had a lot of fun racing each other. The end. +Once there was a little boy named Jake. He was three-years old and very happy. He had a big blanket that his mom had given him for his birthday. + +One day, Jake wanted to go to the park. He grabbed his blanket and his mom loaded it into the car. + +When they got to the park, they saw that it was very rich. There were lots of trees and flowers and birds singing in the air. Jake was so excited, he couldn't wait to get out of the car. + +Jake's mom spread out his blanket on the ground and they both sat on it. Jake played all sorts of games on the blanket and ran around with his mom. + +Eventually, the sun started to set and it was time to go home. Jake loaded his blanket back into the car and gave it one last hug. He knew that he would always have a warm and happy memory of his blanket at the rich park. +One day, Jack, who was three years old, was feeling restless. He wanted to do something special and exciting. So, he decided to take his parent’s pepper and explore! + +He ran through the garden and entered a mysterious forest. Jack felt scared, but he kept walking. Suddenly, he saw something sparkling beneath a tree. He bent down and revealed it to be a magical box! + +Jack opened the box and was amazed. Inside were red, orange, and yellow peppers! Jack was so excited. He took the peppers and ran home. + +His parents were surprised at the sight of the peppers. They asked Jack where he had found them, but all he could say was “it was a magical boxâ€. + +Jack proudly showed off the peppers to all his family and friends. Everyone was so amazed. Jack had revealed a magic box, and that made his day very special! +One day, a little spider wanted to explore the world. He started to crawl on the ground until he came across a big cobweb. He was so excited and he thought it looked yummy. He started to crawl around it and slowly eat it up! He enjoyed it so much that he went back to it every day and slowly ate it up. He even made friends with other spiders who also liked to come to the cobweb. They would all crawl around and have lots of fun. Eventually, the cobweb was all eaten up and they had to move on. But the little spider would never forget the yummy cobweb! +Once upon a time there was a boy who was very brave. He wanted to travel to a faraway island, but his parents said it was much too dangerous for him. He begged and pleaded, but they said no. + +The boy was sad, but then he had an idea. He got hold of a boat and decided he would go to the island himself. He asked his parents to come too, but they refused. So, the brave boy set off alone. + +At first, he was very scared. But soon, he found the courage to keep going. Eventually he saw land in the distance. It was the island! As he approached he could feel the fear in his stomach. + +When he reached the island, he found a small hut in the middle. Inside, he found a wise old man who was very friendly. After talking to the wise man, the brave boy insisted he could stay on the island. + +The old man finally agreed, but warned the boy to always stay away from the forest. The boy thanked the old man for his kindness and agreed to the warning. + +Since then, the brave boy has lived happily on the island and loves to explore it. He takes special care to stay away from the dark forest, so he doesn't get too fearful. +One day, a little monkey named Max was walking in the forest. He had a small flute in his hand. He started to play the flute, and his music made all the animals in the forest very happy. + +Suddenly, a beautiful bird came flying through the trees. She was so graceful, it was like she was zooming. She sang along with Max's music. All the other animals in the forest stopped to listen. + +The bird was so polite, she thanked Max for the wonderful music. Then in a flash, she spread her wings and flew away. + +As the bird flew away, Max continued to play his flute until everyone in the forest was singing and dancing. He smiled to himself, knowing that he had made them happy. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She was very spoiled and wanted everything she saw. One day, while out shopping with her mom, she saw a beautiful bracelet. As soon as she saw it, she started to demand it. She begged her mom for the bracelet and wouldn't stop. Her mom warned her it was too expensive, but Lily wouldn't listen. She kept demanding and threw a fit until her mom had to buy the bracelet for her. + +When they got home, Lily was very happy. She put on the bracelet and twirled around in circles. That night, while she was sleeping, a thief snuck in the house and stole the bracelet. Lily woke up very angry! She started to demand her bracelet back, but the thief was already gone. + +Tears welled up in Lily's eyes, but she was determined not to be sad. She remembered how spoiled she had been and decided it would be a lesson for her. Luckily, her mom bought her a new bracelet that was even more beautiful than the first one. Lily learned never to let her spoiled desires get in the way of being happy. +One day, a little girl was walking near the beach. She saw something very interesting. It was a brilliant crab! + +The little girl was very excited and had a closer look at the crab. The crab was bright red and had funny-looking legs. + +The crab was moving around, and from time to time it made funny noises. The little girl watched the crab for a long time. She wanted to see what it would do next. + +Suddenly, the crab started to move in the water. So the little girl looked in the water too. She saw the crab swimming around and having fun. She was so happy to see the crab having so much fun in the water. + +The little girl watched the brilliant crab swimming until it was time to go home. She said goodbye to the crab and started to walk back. She was smiling because she had seen something so special and wonderful. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tommy. He was three years old and he was always very happy. One day Tommy wanted to go exploring. He put on his shoes and went out of the house. + +He started walking through the forest. Everything was nice and green. All of a sudden, he saw something hidden in the bush. He went closer and he saw a long, thin finger! Tommy was worried but he knew he had to find out what it was. + +He slowly started to pull it out. Suddenly, the finger became a hand! It was a little hand that belonged to a tiny fairy! She was so tiny that she was hidden in the bush. The fairy explained to Tommy that she was lost and she was worried. + +But Tommy knew he could help. He took the fairy back to his house and his mom gave her something to eat. The fairy was so thankful and she invited Tommy to come and visit her anytime he wanted. + +Tommy and the fairy became the best of friends. He was no longer worried and he was happy that he could help his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a bad man who had a pistol. He wanted to use the pistol to scare people, so he went out and shut the door behind him. + +He walked around until he saw a little girl. She was playing outside and she looked scared when she saw the pistol. She began to cry so the bad man got angry and shouted at her. + +The little girl was so scared that she shut her eyes tight. Just then, the bad man tasted something sour in his mouth. He turned around and saw his mother. + +He had been so busy trying to scare the little girl, that he didn't realize his mother had come outside. She was very angry with him for having a pistol and told him that he must never take it out of the house again. He nodded and dropped the pistol on the ground and ran away. The little girl was happy to be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a very large hurricane. It was so big that it travelled all around the world! As it travelled, it delivered a lot of wind, rain and thunder. Everyone was very scared as the hurricane moved closer and closer. + +But one brave boy named Joe didn't feel scared. He knew that the hurricane wouldn't hurt him. To prove his courage, Joe decided to go outside and face the hurricane. + +Joe grabbed his coat and opened the door. All around him, things were flying and trees were shaking. But Joe stood tall. He held his hands up in the air and shouted "bring it on!" + +The hurricane roared in return. It stayed for a bit longer, but eventually it started to move away. Joe had managed to deliver his bravery and the hurricane had moved on. Everyone cheered when the large hurricane finally disappeared. + +Joe had been brave and delivered a message - no hurricane could ever keep him down. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Molly. She was three years old and very restless. Everywhere Molly went she would wave her hands and little feet quickly, like a jumpy jackrabbit. + +Molly was fascinated with fashion. Everywhere she went she would look at lovely dresses and love the way they twirled and sparkled. She loved looking at all the bright colors, too. + +One day a special package arrived for Molly. Inside was a box, and inside of that box was the prettiest dress Molly had ever seen! It was bright, with white lace and a sparkly belt. Molly was so excited, she jumped and waved her hands even more. + +The dress was put on Molly who wanted to twirl and spin for days! She ran around the house and outside in the garden, twirling and spinning around like a little princess. Everywhere Molly went people would stop and look, amazed at her beauty and style. + +Molly's parents were so proud that they took lots of pictures of Molly in her pretty new dress, so they can remember how she looked that day. Molly had lots of fun swishing around in her new dress, and from that day on, she was the trendiest girl in town. +Once upon a time there was a generous bird who lived in a cage. The bird really loved to mail letters. Every day it would take a piece of paper in its beak, and fly off around the sky. It mailed letters to all of its friends and family. + +One day, the bird went to mail a special letter. It had a secret surprise inside the envelope! But just as the bird was flying away, the door to its cage opened. The bird spread its wings and chirped with joy. + +It flew away, out of the cage and into the bright blue sky. The bird carried the letter and felt happy to be free. The bird mailed its special letter and flew back to its cage, ready for another day of mailing letters and being generous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sylvia. She was three years old, and loved to learn new things. One day, her mommy gave her a thin notebook. Sylvia was so excited! She started to use it right away to learn new things. + +Sylvia wrote in it and drew pictures. She wrote a-b-c, and drew lines and circles. She was very proud of her work. + +The notebook was so thin, Sylvia could take it anywhere. She took it to the park, the zoo, and even to the library. She could learn anything, and wouldn't forget what she wrote in her thin notebook. + +Sylvia learned so much with it. She wrote letters, numbers, and stories. She drew pictures of animals and trees. + +Sylvia was very proud of her thin notebook, and all the things she was learning with it. She knew that she would use it for many years to come. +Once upon a time there was a house with many rooms. One day there was an incredible surprise. They decided to add a new room to the house. + +The family was so excited when the room was in place. Everybody wanted to go inside for a look. The walls were painted in bright colours and the floor was made of cushions. Toys, books and games filled the shelves. + +As soon as the room was open, everyone wanted to play in the incredible new area. They added chairs, swings and wheels to explore. And, most of all, they made it cosy with cushions, blankets and cuddly soft dolls. + +The room soon became the best and most incredible in the house. They played, read and laughed all day long. What a wonderful addition to the house! +The sun was shining when Simon and his mommy went out for a walk. They were walking near a stream in the park. Simon was very happy. He got to look at all the animals and flowers. + +Suddenly, Simon heard a noise. He started to feel a little bit nervous. It was a frog jumping in the stream! Simon smiled as he watched the frog jumping around. + +Simon's mommy made them stop so they could watch the frog a bit longer. The frog was having so much fun in the stream! He was jumping and playing, and making huge splashes. + +Simon was so excited that he got close to the water. But his mommy said it was time to go and so they went home. Later, Simon was still smiling when he thought of the frog he had seen at the stream. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was three years old. She loved to look at the sky and wonder what was up there. One day she was looking up, peeking through the clouds, when she saw a dove. + +The dove was white and gentle and the little girl wondered what it was doing up so high in the sky. She decided to go outside and find out. + +When she got to the yard, the dove was on a branch and the little girl walked closer to it. She couldn't believe her eyes. The dove was so pretty and its feathers were so soft but its eyes were dull. + +The little girl wondered why the dove was so sad and she wished she could make the dove happy. She wished that the dove would get to see the bright sunshine and beautiful flowers and be happy. + +The little girl looked up at the sky and sent a quiet wish for the dove's happiness. Then she went inside, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was an old ugly cat. He lived by a big tree in a park. Every day he would observe his surroundings, watching the birds in the trees and the other animals in the park. + +One day a little boy was walking through the park. The old ugly cat watched him closely. He slowly followed the boy as he strolled along the grass. The little boy noticed the cat and smiled at him. + +The boy asked if he could give his new friend a pat. He slowly walked up to the cat and offered the back of his hand for some gentle strokes. The cat purred and rubbed his face against the boy's hand. + +The little boy and the old ugly cat were soon the best of friends. Every day the cat would come and observe the boy playing in the park, and they would talk and laugh together. Eventually they became so good of friends that the boy would come by the tree to visit the cat every day. + +The boy and the cat would always observe the world around them and appreciate the beauty of the park. The boy loved his new friend, the old ugly cat more than anything. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was three years old. Her name was Sophie. + +One day, she was playing in her garden when she spotted a chest on the ground. She wondered what was inside! With a curious heart she opened the chest and saw that there were toys inside. She was so happy she jumped up and down. + +She picked up a teddy bear and cuddled it tight. Then she heard a voice coming from the chest. It was a friendly voice and it introduced itself as Toby. Sophie was a little troubled, but then Toby told her that he was a magical talking toy, who only came out of the chest when he was needed. + +Sophie knew she had a new friend. She and Toby talked and played together every day. Soon Toby was just like one of the family. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy leather bag. The leather bag had a zipper on it, but it kept getting stuck. One day, the bag decided it had had enough. So, it shut the zipper really tight so that it wouldn't get stuck anymore. All the other bags in the closet thought this was a good idea and decided to shut their zippers too. + +Then, one clumsy bag accidentally stepped on the zipper of another bag. Suddenly the zipper came undone and all the stuff that was inside spilled out. The other bags were so angry. They shouted at the clumsy bag and told it to be more careful. The clumsy bag was so embarrassed. + +The other bags decided to teach the clumsy bag a lesson. They told it to go stand outside the closet until it learned its lesson. So, the clumsy bag could only stand there and watch the rest of the bags play. + +The leather bag was sad. It just wanted to be accepted. But then, one of the bags came up to it and said, "Let's go play together". The leather bag was so happy. It quickly shut the zipper, and they all went off to play together. +Once upon a time there was a big bird named Bright. Bright had beautiful feathers of all colors of the sky. He could fly really high and was very harmless. + +One day, Bright was flying near the clouds. But then he met a big storm! As the wind blew, Bright started to resist. + +But Bright was strong and brave. He opened his wings wide and sailed higher and higher. He kept flying until he reached the clearest sky above the clouds. + +When Bright reached the sky, he saw the most beautiful sights. He saw sparks of sunshine and dancing rainbows. Soon, the storm was far behind him. + +Bright smiled and thanked the sky for being so kind. He spread his wings and flew back down, singing with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Ann. She was three years old and always wanted to explore and learn new things. One day, she was walking in the park when she found a bracelet that was lying on the ground. It was an unusual bracelet, so she decided to pick it up and take it home with her. + +When she arrived home, Ann was very excited to show her new bracelet to her parents. She spoke happily about her discovery and showed them the bracelet. It was a very lovely bracelet with many little stones. Her parents were very happy for her and gave her a big hug. + +The next day, Ann was playing with the bracelet when a fairy appeared before her. The fairy told her a secret about the bracelet. She said that the bracelet was magical and could grant her wishes. Ann was very excited and began to tell her parents, but they couldn't believe such an unusual thing. + +Ann decided to try the magic bracelet out. She closed her eyes, wished for something, and the next thing she knew, the wish had come true! She was so excited! From then on, Ann and her magical bracelet were the best of friends. + +One day, Ann and her parents decided to take the bracelet to a jewelry shop. The shopkeeper was so surprised to see the bracelet that he said it was a special one. Ann and her family were very proud of the unusual bracelet. From then on, Ann was very +Once upon a time there was a little young girl. She was three years old and out for a walk. All of a sudden, the little girl saw something shiny in the park. It was a colourful wrap! + +The little girl wanted the wrap. She excitedly ran over and demanded it. But the wrap was too high up. She couldn't reach. + +The girl started to cry. But then a kind young man saw her and came over. He smiled and lifted her high up so she could get the wrap. + +The little girl hugged the wrap and thanked the young man. She was very grateful and happy. The wrap was now hers and it would stay with her forever! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Ben. He had a pet fish named Fin. Fin was very friendly and liked to swim in his bowl. One day, Ben wanted to sell Fin to his friend. He was a bit scared, but he wanted to do it because he wanted to help his friend out. + +So he went to his friend's house and they talked about it. Even though Ben was scared, his friend was very friendly and said yes. So Ben sold his pet fish, Fin, to his friend. + +After the sale, Ben and his friend were very happy. They were now best friends! Ben was glad he sold his pet fish since his friend was very friendly. The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Abigail who believed she could fly. One day, she saw a picture frame hanging on the wall and she thought that if she jumped really high, she could fly over the frame. + +So Abigail jumped as high as she could and when she did, she thought she was flying! She was so excited and started to laugh loud. + +But when Abigail landed on the other side of the frame, she realized she was still on the ground. Disappointed, she went back through the frame. + +But Abigail still believed that one day she would find a way to fly. She never stopped believing, and that made her really happy. +Once upon a time there were two friends who loved to play together. One day, they went to the park to have some fun. + +They saw a big rope in the park and they started to play with it. They jumped and ran around with the rope and it was so much fun. + +But then one of the friends starting yelling. "I'm gonna swing on the rope!" he shouted. + +The other friend was scared. He was scared that his friend would get hurt. He tried to stop him, but his friend was already climbing the rope. + +Suddenly, the friend on the rope started laughing. He had actually made funny shapes while swinging. Now they were both happy and they had loads of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a fragile little girl who loved to swing. Every day she would go to the park and swing on the big yellow swing. She loved to feel the wind in her hair as she went higher and higher. + +One day, the little girl took a big white sheet to the park with her. She tied the sheet to the swing and held on tight. She started to swing, and soon it felt like she was flying. + +The air was cool and the sky was blue. As she swung, the sheet felt so soft against her skin. But then, the wind picked up and the little girl felt the sheet start to move in the opposite direction. + +The little girl knew she had to be careful, for the sheet was fragile and might tear. With a deep breath, she squeezed the swing tight, and with one last swing, she managed to stay on! + +The little girl was so happy that she was able to swing with the sheet, and she kept flying until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Mia. She was three years old and loved exploring. One day, Mia went to the park with her mom. When they got there, the park was very busy and noisy. Everyone wanted to play on the swings and slides, but Mia's mom said there weren't enough tickets for everyone. + +Mia felt sad, but she didn't want to give up. She resisted and kept asking her mom for a ticket. Finally, her mom agreed and gave her a ticket. Mia couldn't believe it. She hugged her mom, thanked her, and ran off to play. + +Mia was so excited. She ran over to the swings and slid down the slides. She laughed and shouted with happiness. + +Thanks to her mom, Mia had a wonderful day at the park and she learned that she should never give up and always resist. +One day, a little girl wanted to reach the couch. She was only three years old, so it was very far away. She tried to jump, but it was too high. + +Then, her dad had a brilliant idea. He found a big box and put it near the couch. The little girl smiled. She stepped onto the box and then onto the couch. + +She was so excited. She jumped up and down and laughed. She felt like she had achieved something special. She was so proud of herself. + +Mom and dad smiled. They were so happy to see their daughter reach the couch. She was so brave. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She wanted to learn how to swim in the big pool. She asked her mom to teach her. Every day, her mom helped her to learn. Her mom was very kind, helping her to be obedient and try hard. + +On the first day, Lucy was scared of the water. But she kept trying. Soon enough, she was jumping in the pool and swimming around. She was proud of herself for succeeding in learning how to swim. + +Three months later, Lucy had become a great swimmer. She could swim all the way across the pool without stopping. She enjoyed the feeling of swimming in the water. She was very proud of herself and was always obedient to her mom. + +The end. +Jack was happy. Today was a special day. His mom was having a party. She had bought some wine, which she wanted to share with all their friends. + +Jack was curious about the wine, he had never seen it before. He asked his mom what it was. She laughed and said that it was something special and generous - it made people feel happy. + +Jack was excited to try the wine. He wondered what it would taste like. So, when all the guests arrived, his mom let him take a tiny sip. It tasted sweet, andJack smiled. He liked it! + +The party went on and the wine was shared. Everyone had a great time, just like Jack had hoped. He was so glad he had been generous enough to let everyone enjoy the wine. +One day, Sarah was playing in her room. She wanted to watch her favourite show, but her dad said no. Sarah started to complain. + +Dad said to Sarah, "We’re not watching any screens right now. It’s time to play with your toys". + +Sarah didn’t want to play with her toys. She wanted to watch her show. She started to complain again, but Dad said it was serious. + +Just when Sarah thought she wouldn’t get to watch her show, Dad said, "OK, you can watch your show for a little bit". + +Sarah was very happy. She ran to the screen and dad set it up for her. Sarah smiled at Dad and settled down to watch her show. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Sarah. Sarah was three years old and she was very happy. + +Every day, Sarah would go to the park to have fun. She loved to explore and discover all the new things. Today she wanted to go on the zip. + +The zip was made of metal and was very high. Sarah was excited but scared. She felt ready but nervous all at once. She could almost feel her heart beating in her chest. + +Slowly, Sarah stepped onto the zip and held on tight. Down she went, whooshing through the air. As the wind blew in her face, Sarah felt a thrill of excitement. + +At the end, Sarah felt more brave and ready for anything. She was excited to do the zip again tomorrow! +Once upon a time, there was a smelly start. It was a hot summer day, and the sun was shining very brightly. The start felt so dry, so it started to cry. + +People from all around came to try and help the start. Everyone tried to give the start some water, but the start was too dry. So then, the people had an idea. + +They decided to give the start a big hug. One by one, everyone hugged the start until it was all wet. Once the start felt wet, it laughed and danced. + +Finally, the start was happy and the people were happy too. From then on, the start was always well watered so it never dried out again. The end! +Once upon a time, there was a puppy. The puppy had a friend, who was a rabbit. + +One sunny day, the puppy and rabbit decided to go for a drive in the rabbit's car. The rabbit was driving slow, but the puppy told him to go faster. The rabbit sped up, and they went faster and faster! + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise. The puppy saw that one of the tires had broken, and they stopped. The puppy was confused and didn't know what to do. + +The rabbit decided to get help from the mechanic. He walked to the mechanic's shop. After a few minutes he came back and said he had fixed the tire. + +They started driving again, but this time the rabbit drove much slower. The puppy was glad that the car was safe, and that they were still friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very happy, but she was a little jealous. + +One night she went to bed and was sleepy. She snuggled under her blanket and closed her eyes. She saw waves in her dream, they were so big and gentle. She wished she could swim in the waves. + +The next morning she woke up and quickly ran to the beach. When she got there she was so excited! The beach was beautiful and she couldn't wait to go swimming in the waves. She jumped over the waves and was so happy. + +A few days later, the little girl had to go home. She was sad but she was also very excited to tell her friends about the waves. Every time she told the story, her friends would get jealous. + +The little girl went back to the beach every day but she never forgot the beautiful waves. She loved to swim in them and watch the sun go down on the horizon. When the sun was down she would close her eyes and drift to sleep, dreaming of the waves. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Peter. Peter was in a hurry to find something very important. He wanted to find a peanut! He ran around the house, looking through all the drawers and shelves. He looked in the kitchen, the bedroom, the living room and even the closets. But he couldn't find a peanut anywhere! + +Then Peter had an idea. He ran outside looking around the garden and in the bushes. He dug through the dirt and found lots of bugs, but no peanuts! + +Frustrated, Peter went back inside and asked his mom where he might find a peanut. His mom smiled and showed him the jar on the kitchen counter. There were lots of peanuts inside! + +Peter was glad to find the peanuts and hurried to get one. He happily put it in his pocket and ran off to do what was so important. + +The end. +One sunny day, two best friends, Jack and Rob went to the mall. Jack was very excited and said, "Let's have a lot of fun!" Rob was a bit nervous but Jack encouraged him and said, "Don't worry, everything will be alright!" + +When they arrived at the mall, they were amazed by the generous amount of things it had to offer. There were so many colorful toys, clothes and delicious snacks. Jack was very happy and said, "Let's explore the mall!" So, they did. They looked around each store, trying out different things and having lots of fun along the way. + +Rob soon forgot his worries and got so excited that he even dared to try a roller coaster. To everyone's surprise, he loved it! Finally, Jack encouraged Rob to buy a toy car he really wanted from the store. Rob was so grateful that he thanked Jack. + +Jack and Rob were so happy for their day out at the mall. They were each given a small souvenir from the shop to remind them of their great adventure. +Once upon a time there was a park. It was very fine. A little girl called Sarah went there to play. She liked to play on the swings and tunnels, running around and having fun. + +On this day, Sarah was feeling a bit scared. The wind was blowing and it made her tremble. She was afraid of the noise and the slippery grass beneath her feet. + +But Sarah was brave and kept walking. She even managed to find a small tree with a hole in it. The wind was calm near the tree and Sarah felt safe. + +Suddenly, she heard a sound coming out of the tree - it was a little squirrel! Sarah was so happy that she smiled. From then on, she started going to the park every day to see the squirrel. + +And that's how Sarah conquered her fear. She went to the park on her own and was no longer afraid. +Once upon a time, there was a huge castle. In the castle, there was a huge room with lots of files. One day, the door to the room opened. In stepped a giant! He was so big he barely fit in the room. He looked around and then walked up to a file. He opened the file and looked inside. Suddenly, he smiled and closed the file. He opened another, then another, and he looked inside them all. Finally, he smiled and closed the last file. Then, he quickly walked out of the room and closed the huge castle door behind him. +Once there was a very patient clown. He liked to bounce around the room. He was so happy as he bounced higher and higher! As he bounced, he smiled at all of his friends. + +The clown was so patient as he waited for his friends to join him. One by one, they got ready. Finally, they were all together. The clown started bouncing and the others followed. + +It was so much fun; they bounced up and down and around the room! Everyone laughed and jumped happily, and soon they were all out of breath. + +They all enjoyed bouncing around with the clown. He was so patient and kind, and he always made sure everyone was having a great time. +Sandy and her mom were walking in the garden. Sandy saw a big radish that was red and round. She squealed with delight. But when she tried to pick it up, her mom scolded her in a very rude voice. She said, "Don't pick that radish! It belongs to Mrs. Johnson!" So Sandy's mom told her to hide. + +Sandy ran and found a big bush with lots of green leaves. She ran behind it and stayed very still. After awhile, Mrs. Johnson walked by the bush. She just barely saw Sandy's little nose peeking out. She called out, "What are you doing?!" Sandy was so scared that she didn't answer. Mrs. Johnson said, "You better not be trying to steal my radish." + +Sandy's mom came from behind the bush. She said, "No, Mrs. Johnson. Sandy was just hiding because I asked her to!" Mrs. Johnson laughed and said, "All right then. But no more hiding behind my bush!" Sandy's mom thanked her, and they both walked away. Sandy was happy that she hadn't been too rude! +Once there was a dog called Jack. He was a naughty dog and always got into trouble. + +One day, Jack was running around the park with his friends. He saw a muddy puddle and thought it would be fun to jump into it. He jumped in and instantly got filthy! + +Then Jack spotted something in the puddle. It was a big, green bug! He wanted to catch it so he ran over and tried to grab it with his nose. He whiffed but the bug was too quick and it jumped away. + +Jack chased the bug around the muddy puddle for a long time but the bug was too fast for him. He was getting tired and filthy. Eventually, he gave up and sat down, feeling very sad. + +Then he heard a noise. He looked up and it was the green bug! It had come back and was perched on his nose! Jack was so surprised that he didn't move. The bug tickled his nose and Jack couldn't help but laugh. + +Jack learned that day that catching things isn't always easy. He was very happy to have made a new little friend despite being dirty and tired. +Once upon a time there was a bee. It was a very happy bee because it lived near a big tree full of tasty flowers. The bee liked to go to the tree every morning to eat the yummy flowers. One morning, something special happened. As it was eating, a fat butterfly flew by. It was so colorful and beautiful that the bee had to take a closer look! The bee followed it until it got to a meadow. The butterfly flew around and around, so the bee was happy to watch it. Suddenly, something else tasty happened! The butterfly landed on a flower and the bee could see it was full of sweet nectar. The bee was so excited and quickly went to get some nectar. It was the best taste the bee had ever had, and it ate as much as it could. The bee was so happy it kept flying back to the meadow every day, just to get the tasty nectar. +Angus was a little ostrich who liked to run and play. He had a lot of friends and never wanted to be alone. But one day, he did something that made his friends very angry. He started to hate them. + +He was so sad and lonely, he felt like he was all alone in the world. He wanted to find someone to talk to, so he talked to an old ostrich. The old ostrich told him that if he was feeling down, he should try to do something difficult. + +Angus thought about it for a long time, and he decided that he would try to do something difficult. So he decided to go for a run, even though it was difficult for him. He was surprised at how much fun it was and he felt much better after finishing. + +With a big smile on his face, Angus ran back to his friends. His friends were very happy to see him and they all laughed and played together. Angus realised that even though it was difficult, it was worth it to try and make things better. He was glad he had a second chance. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Tracy. She was very happy as she was going to marry her best friend, Tom. On the special day, Tracy put on her pretty dress and combed her hair with a special brush — it was soft and made her hair sparkle. + +She married Tom in the sunshine, with lots of family and friends around her. It was a lovely day. + +After the wedding, Tom and Tracy were so happy that they decided to have a special picnic in the park. Together, they enjoyed yummy treats and played lots of games. + +They always remembered that day — the day that they said "I do" and became husband and wife. They still use the special brush to comb each other's hair and keep it soft. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Jenny. She was a very lonely girl. She wanted to find a friend so she went outside to look. + +She saw a chair in the park. She sat on it and waited to see if a friend would come. But nobody came. She sighed and felt so lonely. + +Just then, she spotted a butterfly in the sky. It was so beautiful! Jenny got up, excited to catch it. She ran and jumped and reached out towards it, but it flew away. + +She kept trying and finally, she caught it! She held it in her hand and smiled. Now, she had a friend. The butterfly made her feel not so lonely anymore. +Once upon a time, two friends decided to design something special. So they gathered leaves from the forest. One of the leaves was a very special one, it was a purple leaf. The friends decided they would use the purple leaf to design something beautiful. So they got to work and created the most beautiful of designs with the purple leaf. When they were finished, they were very happy with their work. They showed it to all of their friends in the neighbourhood and it made everybody that saw it very happy. The two friends had designed something very special with their purple leaf. +Once upon a time, there was an honest cloth. It was a very special cloth because it was so soft and pretty. Everyone wanted to own it. + +The cloth traveled from place to place, and along the way it met different people. Everyone enjoyed having the cloth around, because it made them happy. + +When the cloth got tired of traveling, it decided to stay with an old man. He was a kind person, and he wanted the cloth to stay. So the old man took the cloth and folded it carefully. + +From then on, the cloth stayed at the old man's house and made sure that everyone in the house was honest. Whenever someone lied, the cloth told the truth. It was such a wonderful cloth! +Molly and Mommy were walking in the park on Sunday. Molly was so happy because she spotted a big, bright rainbow in the sky. She pointed to the rainbow and said "Wow!" Molly turned to Mommy and asked if she could get some of the pretty colors in the rainbow. Mommy said, "Let's see!" + +They started walking to find the colors. Soon they found a bush with purple and pink flowers. Molly ran to the bush and showed Mommy the pretty colors. Mommy smiled and said, "I think we have enough colors to make a rainbow now." + +Molly and Mommy went to the river to get some yellow and orange colors. At the river, Molly found a lemon in the water. She showed the lemon to Mommy and said, "Look! This lemon is so sour!" Mommy laughed and said, "Yes, it's sour. We don't need this for our rainbow. Let's find something else." + +Molly and Mommy kept searching until they found some yellow flowers and orange leaves. After they had enough colors, they went back home. Molly said, "Mommy, I made a rainbow with the colors we found. Can I make one every Sunday?" Mommy said, "Yes, you can make one every Sunday if you want." Molly was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a crocodile named Crocky. Crocky was not very happy because he had an owie in his tail. He went to the doctor and the doctor said he needed to heal. + +Crocky wondered what healing was. Luckily, he had some helpful friends who told him. They said healing meant that the owie would feel better, and Crocky could have fun again. + +Crocky wanted to heal quickly, so he stayed very still and quiet. He rested and ate lots of veggies to help his owie. After a few days, the owie was feeling much better! Crocky was so glad that he could go back to playing games outside with his friends. + +Crocky was so happy that his owie was healed. His friends were also glad that Crocky was feeling better. From then on, they all played together very happily. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl. She had a special box with a shiny screen. Every day, the girl would lift the box and look at the screen. She would laugh and be so excited. + +One day, the girl decided to bring the box outside. She lifted it carefully and took it to the garden. She sat down and started to play with the screen. After a while, she started to laugh and said "This is so much fun!" + +The girl kept playing outside until it got dark. She carried the box back inside and said "I'm so happy!" She hugged the box and said goodnight. + +The next day, the girl went to the garden again. She lifted the box proudly and said "Let's play!" And they did. + +The end. +Jimmy was a little boy who loved the sea. One day his mommy took him to the beach and let him splash in the water. He was having so much fun! + +But then, he saw something shine in the sand. He picked it up and knew it was something special. He looked around to see if Mommy was watching, but she wasn't paying attention. + +Jimmy had an idea and quickly put the shiny thing in his pocket before his mommy noticed. + +He was feeling guilty. He knew that he shouldn't have taken it. But he couldn't help but smile when he thought about his secret. + +Suddenly, his mommy was calling him. She saw the guilty look on his face and knew something was wrong. + +Jimmy gave her the shiny thing and said he was sorry. His mommy smiled, and said it was ok. She hugged him tight and said she still loved him, even though he made a mistake. + +Jimmy was so happy. He knew now that even when he made mistakes, his mommy still loved him. +Once upon a time there was a berry bush. The berry bush had good berries that were sweet and juicy. Every day, a man would go down to the berry bush to get some of the yummy fruit. One day, the man was late. He wanted to pick the berries but he had to delay because he had been busy. He waited for a few minutes and then he started to pick the berries. He picked so many that he filled his basket with all the delicious berries. When he was finished, the man brought the basket home and shared the berries with his family. Everyone enjoyed the tasty treat, and the man was happy that he hadn't delayed for too long. +One day, a small girl named Josie wanted to go on a jog. She gathered her friends from her nation, and they all got ready to run. Everyone was so excited and ready to go, but Josie had an even better idea. She wanted to make it a 'spicy' jog. + +So, Josie ran ahead of the group, making her jog a bit tougher. Every so often, she would jump or skip, pushing her legs a little further each time. The little girl was quite determined. + +The other friends saw how hard little Josie was pushing herself, so they began to do the same. Soon enough, the whole group was doing a very 'spicy' jog. Everyone was running and jumping and having a great time. + +In the end, they were all very happy and glowing with pride. Even Josie was pleased with her idea of making the jog 'spicy'! +Once upon a time there was a bunny. The bunny loved to jump and play in the soft hay. One day, the bunny hopped to the edge of the warm meadow. He saw a new friend at the river beyond the meadow. The bunny waved hello to the new friend. The friend waved back with a big smile. The bunny waved again and started to hop over to the river. The bunny hopped and skipped the whole way there. He was excited to meet his new friend. When he finally reached the river, he jumped and waved to the new friend. They played in the soft hay and laughed together. They played until the sun started to go down. Then the bunny hopped back home, waving goodbye to his new friend. He smiled all the way home, thinking of the wonderful day he had with his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a fireplace. It has a big, shiny door that closed. One day, someone wanted to make a fire in the fireplace. They opened the door fast and put in some logs. Then, they closed the door. + +Suddenly, flames were coming out of the fireplace. It was getting very warm! Everyone was happy and cheered. Then, someone closed the door fast to keep the fire from getting too big. + +The fire was crackling and the room was nice and warm. Everyone was happy and cozy. At the end of the night, someone closed the door fast again and all the flames were gone. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bad man. He did not like it when people disagreed with him. + +One day he was looking for a book to read. He saw a book that looked interesting, but his friend said it wasn't reliable. + +The bad man felt angry. He didn't want to disagree, but he thought his friend was wrong. He decided to buy the book anyway. + +The bad man brought the book home and read it. It was really not reliable at all. The bad man was very angry. + +He threw the book away and decided he never wanted to disagree with someone again. He was glad that he had trusted himself and not his friend! +A tiny girl was running around outside. She saw something wide appear in the sky. It was a big, colorful kite! The toddler watched in amazement as it flew up, up and away. She was so excited that she wanted to climb up and join it. + +The kite was whirling and soaring and it was so much fun to watch. The toddler jumped and shouted for joy as the breeze lifted the wide kite even higher and higher. But soon it was too far away to reach, so the kite disappeared from the sky. + +The toddler kept looking up and shouting, hoping it would appear again, but it never did. However, the toddler was happy that she had seen a wide, colorful kite flying in the sky. She went inside, full of joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and enjoyed playing in the park near her house. One day, she saw something very attractive in the park. It was a mail box! She was so excited and ran over to it. She tried to mail her meal to her friend, but it wouldn't fit inside the mail box. She was very confused and started to cry. + +Just then, a magical bird appeared. It picked up the meal and said, "Let me take your meal to your friend." She thanked the bird, and the bird flew off with the meal. + +The little girl was so happy. She waited and waited, until finally the magical bird came back with a big smile on its face. Inside its beak was the same meal, only this time, it was from her friend! She thanked the bird once more, and off it went into the sky. + +The little girl was so excited about sending mail that she made sure to mail something to her special friends each week. And, she was so proud of her attractive mail box that she wanted to tell everyone about it! + +The End. +Mum and Dad took Tommy to the park. He ran across the grass, grinning with delight. Suddenly, he saw a big rail. Tommy was so excited to climb on! + +Mum said “noâ€. She refused to let him play on the rail. Tommy was a little bit sad. + +Mum and Dad took Tommy home. Dad made something delicious for lunch. It was a tasty sandwich with tomato and cheese. Tommy was so happy as he ate it up. + +Mum and Dad took Tommy to the park again. He saw the big rail and he was so excited. But Mum still refused to let him play on it. + +Tommy was a little bit sad, but he was still happy he had been to the park. +Laura and Tom went to the store to buy an ice cream. They both looked at the prices and seemed very surprised. Tom said the price seemed too long! Laura thought it was too much money for an ice cream. + +Next, they saw an old man selling some apples outside. The price seemed much better than the ice cream. They bought some apples and enjoyed their snack. + +When they finished, Tom said the old man was very friendly. He was happy that the price was low and that it was not too long to pay. They waved goodbye to the old man and headed home. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named John and Bob. John liked to pretend and Bob liked hockey. One day, they decided to play together. So, John pretended to be a goalie and Bob played with a hockey stick. + +John was not too good at pretending and while Bob played, he kept missing the ball. Bob was very poor at scoring goals, but he kept trying. In the end, he still scored! John was so happy that he jumped up and shouted with joy. + +Bob was so proud of himself and he hugged John. They both agreed that playing together was so much more fun than playing alone. From then on, they played hockey every day. + +The End. +Once there was a famous girl who liked to row her boat. Everywhere she went people clapped and cheered. + +One day while she was rowing, she lost her oar. She looked and looked, but she just couldn't find it. She felt so sad and was about to cry. + +But then her friend came and gave her a new oar. The famous girl was so happy and she thanked her friend. + +They went out on the lake together and enjoyed another row. Everyone still cheered when they saw them. The famous girl was so happy and never lost her oar again. +Once there was a kite that wanted to fly. It asked all the clouds in the sky if they would permit it to fly, but they said no. The kite felt sad and couldn't understand why. + +Then one day, a gust of wind came along. It wanted to help the kite and permitting it to fly. The kite was so happy and jumped around in joy. + +The kite flew up high, with an interesting texture that the air made it have. It zoomed in the sky, making funny, crazy shapes. The kite had an amazing time flying, feeling the wind blow, and making friends with the other birds. + +The kite enjoyed flying for a long time, until it was sleepy and wanted to go home. But before it did, it took one last look at the beautiful sky and thanked the wind for permitting it to fly. +Once there was a little girl. She was ready to go out and see the world. She grabbed her hat and thanked her mom as she left. + +She was walking down a path when she came to a hole. It was big and dark inside. She wanted to explore, but was a bit scared. + +Then, she heard a voice coming from the hole. It was saying "hello?" The girl was so excited. She thanked the voice and said that she was ready to explore. + +The voice answered her back by saying it would take her on an adventure. So, the girl put her hand in the hole and felt someone’s hand. It held on tight and the girl thanked it for taking her on the adventure. + +Together, they went on an exciting journey. The girl discovered new things and had a wonderful time. When the adventure was over, she thanked the voice again, said goodbye, and then went home. +Once there was a little boy named Will. He was gentle and kind. One day he had a spatula and was trying to fix a barrel. He was a bit too rough and he broke it. Will felt very sad and he started to weep. Suddenly, something magical happened. A gentle fairy appeared. She put her hand on Will's shoulder and healing energy filled the room. Will felt better and new strength flowed through him. He grabbed the spatula and began his work again. This time, he was gentle and the barrel was soon fixed. Will smiled with joy, for the fairy had healed his hurt. He thanked the fairy and she flew away with a happy wave goodbye. +Once upon a time there was a rhinoceros. He had wings and he liked to fly. But he was hidden away because he was shy. + +One day the rhinoceros was brave and went outside. He flew up into the sky and saw the blue, blue clouds. He felt so happy and so alive! He kept flying until the sun went down, and all the stars were shining. + +He flew back home, and wanted to tell all his friends about his exciting adventure, but it was a secret. So he kept it hidden inside his heart. + +Every day he wanted to fly again, and he did. He shared his secret with the birds and the butterflies and was never lonely again. The rhinoceros and his friends were always in the sky, flying and being free. +Once upon a time, there was a big house. It was very dirty. All the walls were filthy. In the middle of the house, there was a chimney. + +One day, the lady who lived in the house wanted to clean it. She was sad to see how filthy it was. She decided to clean the chimney first. + +The next day, she asked her 3 year old son to help her. He was so excited! He did not believe it when she said the chimney was full of dirt. But when he looked inside, he saw all the dirt and was amazed. + +Together, they cleaned the chimney. After a few hours of hard work, the chimney was clean and shiny. They all felt proud of the job. + +The son had a great day. He could not believe he had helped clean a dirty chimney. He was very proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a mule who lived in a small farm. The mule was very heavy because it carried a lot of goods for the farmer. One day, the farmer had to go to a nearby village and the mule was asked to pull a cart full of heavy goods. + +The mule was very tired, but it wanted to please its owner. So, it kept on walking. Along the way, it struggled with the heavy weight and started to slow down. + +The farmer noticed this and said, "Come on buddy, please try a bit harder." The mule heard him and it didn't want to disappoint the farmer. So, it pulled the cart even harder and reached the nearby village. + +The farmer was very pleased with the mule's efforts and he praised it. "Good job!" said the farmer to the mule. The mule smiled and it was happy that it could make its owner proud. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty big fire. The fire was very hot and was burning lots of houses. + +The firefighters worked quickly to put out the fire. They hurried to get their big hoses ready to put out the flames. + +The firefighters held onto the hoses and pointed them straight at the fire. They sprayed the fire with the water and it slowly went out. + +Everyone cheered as the fire was put out. The firefighters were happy because they had saved the day! + +The firefighters then packed up their hoses and returned to the station. They had worked hard to save the day and they would be ready just in case another fire needed to be put out. +Once there was a smart bear who wanted to create something special. He had a plan to make lots of noise. He grabbed some logs and some rocks. He used the logs to make drums and the rocks he stacked to make a xylophone. Then, he used sticks to make a guitar. + +The bear was very proud of his creation. He started to make all kinds of different noises. He hit the drums, plucked the guitar strings, and even banged on the xylophone. All the animals in the forest stopped to listen. + +The bear was very happy. He had created something special and all the animals thought it was the best noise they had ever heard. The smart bear danced and the other animals cheered. The bear's creation had made a wonderful noise that everyone could enjoy! +Once there was a brown puppy. He loved to play. One day he went rolling into a fireplace. He heard a crackling sound and when he looked up, he saw a fire burning in the fireplace. He was so excited! The flames were so warm and cozy. He loved to roll around in front of the fireplace, feeling the warmth of the flames. Every night he would go back to the fireplace and snuggle up close to the crackle of the fire. He and the fireplace were best friends. +It was a sunny day, and Mama was busy working on the thin porch. She was scrubbing and painting, making it look nice. + +Then a little girl called out, "Mama! The birds are back!" Sure enough, there were tiny birds chirping on the roof. + +Mama smiled when she saw them and said to the little girl, "What do you say to the birds?" + +The little girl stepped out onto the porch and said "Thank you!" The birds chirped and flew away, making the little girl giggle. + +Mama smiled, happy that the little girl was aware of the beauty around her. She said, "Those birds always make us happy, don't they? Let's thank them for coming back!" + +The little girl smiled and said "Thank you!" Then she ran back inside, excited to tell everyone what had happened. Mama smiled, knowing that the porch was a great place to watch the birds come and go. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a girl named Sally. Sally loved jelly so much. She ate jelly every day. One day, she saw a big, fierce dog in her yard. The dog looked hungry and angry. + +Sally wanted to help the dog, so she got an idea. She took her jelly and put it in a bowl. Then, she went outside to give the jelly to the dog. She thought the dog would be happy and not fierce anymore. + +Sally put the bowl of jelly on the ground and moved back. The fierce dog saw the jelly and walked towards it. The dog ate the jelly and started to wag its tail. The dog was not fierce anymore. Sally was happy that she could replace the dog's anger with her jelly. They became best friends, and they shared jelly every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He liked to play with his toy truck. One day, he found a black rock. He did not know that it was coal. He was ignorant about it. + +Tim put the coal in his truck and went to show his friend, Sam. Sam did not know what it was either. They decided to shake the truck to see what would happen. The coal fell out and broke into pieces. + +Tim and Sam were sad. They did not know that shaking the truck would break the coal. Now, they had a big mess to clean up. The coal was all over the ground, and their toy truck was dirty. They learned not to shake things they did not know about. +Once there was a little dog named Lucky. Lucky had an owner named Tim. They were best friends. Lucky was a very happy dog because he had a loving owner. + +One day, Lucky and Tim went to the park. They played catch with a ball. "Lucky, come here!" said Tim. Lucky ran to Tim and they both laughed. + +At the park, they met another dog named Max. Max did not have an owner. Lucky felt sad for Max. "Max, you can play with us!" said Tim. So, they all played together. Lucky felt lucky to have an owner like Tim. +One day, a little boy named Tim went out to play. He saw a different bug. It was a mosquito. Tim wanted to grab it. But his mom said, "Be careful, Tim. Mosquitoes can be tricky." + +The next day, Tim went out to play again. He saw the mosquito again. This time, he tried to grab it. But the mosquito was too fast. Tim felt sad. He asked his mom, "How can I grab the mosquito?" His mom smiled and said, "You'll find a way, Tim. Just be patient." + +On the third day, Tim saw the mosquito again. This time, he had a plan. He waited for the mosquito to come close. When it did, Tim grabbed it with a net. He was so happy! He showed his mom and said, "I did it! I grabbed the mosquito!" His mom was proud of him. She knew Tim would find a way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to get the mail with her mom. Every day, they would walk to the mailbox together and see what was inside. + +One day, Lucy was sad. Her best friend moved away and she missed him a lot. Her mom had an idea to make her feel better. She said, "Let's go get the mail, maybe there is something fun inside!" + +When they got to the mailbox, they found a big surprise! There was a letter just for Lucy. It was from her best friend! He wrote that he missed her too and wanted to be pen pals. Lucy was so happy that she could still talk to her friend through the mail. From that day on, getting the mail was even more special for Lucy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a yellow ball that he loved to play with. He would push the ball and watch it roll away. One day, Tim saw some tape on the floor. He thought it would be fun to play with the tape too. + +Tim took the tape and rolled it around his yellow ball. He pushed the ball, but it did not roll very well. The tape made the ball sticky and slow. Tim was sad that his ball did not roll like before. + +Tim tried to take the tape off his yellow ball, but it was too sticky. The ball was ruined and would not roll anymore. Tim cried because his favorite toy was broken. He learned that not all things are good to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bobo. Bobo loved to eat carrots. One day, he found a big, orange carrot in the woods. He was very happy and wanted to eat it right away. + +But, there was a problem. The carrot was near a big fire. The fire was dangerous and could burn Bobo. He knew he had to be careful. So, he thought of a plan to get the carrot without getting hurt. + +Bobo found a long stick and used it to pull the carrot away from the fire. He was very smart and safe. He got the carrot without getting burned. Bobo was so happy and ate the yummy carrot. And from that day on, he always remembered to be careful around dangerous things. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little boy named Tim and his pet dog, Max. They loved to play together all day. One day, they found a big, green fruit in their yard. Tim picked it up and looked at it. Max sniffed it and made a face. It smelled disgusting. + +Tim asked his mom, "Can I eat this fruit?" His mom said, "I don't know, I have not seen it yet. I recommend you don't eat it until I check it." Tim really wanted to eat the fruit, so he did not listen to his mom. + +After eating the fruit, Tim felt very sick. His tummy hurt a lot. His mom was sad and said, "I told you not to eat it. Now you don't feel good." Tim was sad too because he did not listen to his mom. He learned it's important to listen to what others recommend. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl named Lily. She loved to tie her shoes all by herself. Lily was very proud of this skill. She wore her favorite shoes every day. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. They brought a camera to take pictures. Lily wanted to show them how well she could tie her shoes. She untied her shoes and then tied them again. Her mom and dad clapped and smiled. + +Lily's mom took the camera and said, "Let's take a picture of your beautiful shoes!" Lily stood very still and smiled. Her mom took the picture. They were all very happy. Lily knew that she would always remember this special day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue had a pretty blouse. It was her favorite. One day, she saw a big dog. The dog had rough fur. Sue wanted to touch the dog, but she felt a little scared. + +Sue's mom saw her looking at the dog. She knew Sue wanted to touch it. So, she urged Sue to be brave. "Go on," she said, "You can do it!" Sue felt better with her mom's help. + +Sue went to the dog and touched its rough fur. It was not so scary after all. The dog liked Sue too. It wagged its tail and licked her hand. Sue was happy she had been brave. And, her pretty blouse stayed clean. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. He loved to play with his friends in the park. One day, Max saw a big buckle on the ground. He picked it up with his mouth and ran to his friends. + +Max showed the buckle to his best friend, a little girl named Lily. She looked at it and said, "Let's study this buckle! Maybe we can find out where it came from." Max wagged his tail and agreed. + +Together, Max and Lily studied the buckle. They showed it to other friends in the park. Everyone was very curious about the buckle. In the end, they found out it belonged to a nice man who lost it while playing. They returned the buckle to him, and he was very happy. Max and Lily were proud of their adventure, and they went back to playing with their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a regular day. He played with his toys, ate his lunch, and took a nap. After his nap, he went outside to play with his friends. + +While playing outside, Tim saw a sheet on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friends. "Look at this big sheet!" Tim said. His friend, Sally, said, "Let's play with it!" They decided to play a game of tag with the sheet. They took turns holding it and chasing each other around. + +As they played, Tim tripped and fell. He felt a little hurt. Sally ran over to him and kneeled down. "Are you okay, Tim?" she asked. Tim nodded, and Sally helped him up. They continued playing, laughing, and having fun with the sheet for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a doll that she loved very much. The doll had a pretty dress and long hair. Lily took the doll everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily and her doll went to the park. Lily wanted to play on the swings, so she put her doll on a bench. When Lily was done playing, she went back to the bench. But her doll was gone! Lily felt anxious and sad. She looked all around the park, but she could not find her doll. + +Then, Lily saw a little boy. He was holding her doll! Lily went to the boy and said, "That is my doll! Please give it back!" The little boy looked at the doll and then at Lily. He said, "I found it on the bench. I didn't know it was yours." He gave the doll back to Lily. Lily was so happy to have her doll back. She thanked the boy and they both played together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a very unusual toy. It was a big, red ball with a penny inside. Amy loved to play with her ball every day. One day, she took her ball to the park. + +At the park, Amy saw a big hill. She wanted to roll her ball down the hill. She gave it a big push and watched it go. But then, something bad happened. The ball began to slip away from her. It went faster and faster down the hill. + +Amy was scared. She ran after the ball, but it was too fast. A nice boy named Tom saw her and wanted to help. He ran very fast and caught the ball. Amy was so happy! She and Tom became friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play in the mud. One day, Max found a big puddle and jumped in it. He had so much fun that he got very dirty. + +Max's mom saw him and said, "Max, you need to bathe! It is important to be clean." Max did not want to bathe, but he knew his mom was right. So, Max went to the big tub and washed all the mud off. + +While Max was bathing, his friend, a little bird, flew by. The bird saw a bottle near the tub. The bottle had poison in it. The bird knew it was bad, so he told Max, "Don't touch that bottle! It has poison!" Max listened to his friend and stayed away from the poison. Max was clean and safe, and he had a fun day with his friend, the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside. One day, he found a big, red ball in the yard. + +Spot liked to roll the ball with his nose. He would push the ball very fast and then run to catch it. Spot was having so much fun! + +But one day, the ball rolled too far away. It went under a hole in the fence. Spot was sad because he could not get his ball. The ball had made an escape. So, Spot dug a hole and got his ball back. He was very happy and played with his ball all day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy blocks. One day, he decided to build a tall stack with his blocks. He wanted it to be the biggest stack ever! + +Tim's friend, Sue, came over to play. "Wow, that's a big stack!" said Sue. "Can I help?" Tim said, "Yes! Let's make it even bigger!" They worked together to make the stack taller and taller. They felt rich with all the blocks they had. + +After a while, the stack began to wobble. Tim and Sue decided to examine it closely to make sure it was safe. They found a block that was not straight. Carefully, they fixed it and the stack stopped wobbling. They were so proud of their big, strong stack! +Once upon a time, there was a big cake. The cake could sing. It was a very special cake. + +One day, the cake went to a party. It saw many kids there. The kids were happy to see the singing cake. They all danced and clapped when the cake sang. + +The cake was very successful at the party. All the kids loved the cake. They all had a great time. And the cake sang happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a healthy little girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play in the park. She had a big smile and lots of friends. One day, she met a new friend, Ben, who was also healthy and loved to skip. + +"Hi, I'm Lily. Do you want to skip and play with me?" Lily asked. Ben smiled and said, "Yes, I love to skip too!" So, they skipped together and played all day long. + +When it was time to go home, Lily's mom read her a story. The story was about a happy and healthy bunny who could skip very high. Lily loved the story and fell asleep dreaming of skipping with her new friend, Ben. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big toy box in his room. He loved to play with his toys, but he did not like to clean up. His room was always very messy. Tim's mom told him, "Do not waste your toys, and remember to put them away when you are done." + +One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big pile of waste on the ground. It was very disgusting. Tim's mom said, "This is what happens when people do not remember to clean up after themselves. Do you want your room to be like this?" + +Tim thought about it and said, "No, I do not want my room to be disgusting like this." When they went home, Tim remembered to put his toys away. He did not want to waste his toys or make his room disgusting. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to jump all day long. He would jump on the green grass, jump on the big rocks, and jump in the cool water. + +One day, while Freddy was jumping around, he saw a symbol on the ground. It looked like a big circle with a line through it. Freddy thought it was very interesting, so he decided to jump on it. + +As he jumped on the symbol, something magical happened. Freddy began to jump higher and higher, higher than he had ever jumped before. He felt so happy and excited. From that day on, Freddy knew that the symbol had given him a special gift. And he continued to jump high and have fun every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was walking in the park when he saw a big, rude dog. The dog was barking at a little cat. The cat was scared and ran up a tree. + +Tim wanted to help the cat. He walked up to the dog and said, "Please don't be rude, dog. The cat is scared." The dog stopped barking and looked at Tim. Then, the dog said sorry and walked away. + +The little cat came down from the tree. The cat was happy and said, "Thank you, Tim!" Tim was happy too. They became good friends and played in the park every day. +One day, a smart cat named Tom went for a walk. He saw a big jug near a tree. Tom was very thirsty, so he wanted to drink from the jug. But the jug was too high for him to reach. + +Tom saw a dog named Max. Tom asked, "Max, can you help me get the jug?" Max said, "Yes, I can help you." So, Max used his strong legs to jump and get the jug down. The jug was full of water. + +Tom and Max started to drink the water. They both paused to say "thank you" to each other. They were happy to share the water. After drinking, they played together all day. Tom and Max became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play and climb. One day, he went for a walk with his friend, a girl named Lily. + +They walked to a station where big trains stopped. Max saw a tree near the station. He wanted to climb it. Lily said, "Let's climb the tree, Max!" Max wagged his tail and barked, "Yes, let's climb!" + +Max and Lily climbed the tree. They saw the big trains come and go. They laughed and had fun. After a while, they climbed down and went home. Max and Lily had a great day at the station. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there was a purple pigeon. The purple pigeon had a friend, a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to play with the purple pigeon every day. + +One day, Tom saw the purple pigeon looking very sad. "Why are you sad, pigeon?" Tom asked. The purple pigeon said, "My home is very dirty. I don't like it." + +Tom wanted to help his friend. So, he got a broom and started to clean the pigeon's home. The purple pigeon helped too. They cleaned and cleaned until the home was nice and clean. + +The purple pigeon was very happy now. "Thank you, Tom!" said the pigeon. Tom smiled and said, "You're welcome! Let's play together now." And they played happily in the park all day long. +Once upon a time, in a modest little house, there lived a girl named Amy. Amy loved to repair things. She would fix toys, chairs, and anything that was broken. One day, her friend Tom came to visit her. + +"Hi Amy," said Tom. "Can you repair my toy car? It is broken." + +"Of course, Tom!" said Amy. "I will fix it for you." + +Amy worked hard to repair Tom's toy car. But it was a very hot season. The sun was shining, and it was too hot to work outside. Amy was so hot and tired, but she wanted to help her friend. + +At last, Amy finished fixing Tom's toy car. But because she was so tired and hot, she made a mistake. The toy car was not fixed right. When Tom tried to play with it, the car broke again. + +"I'm so sorry, Tom," said Amy sadly. "I tried my best to repair your toy car, but it broke again. I can't fix it." + +Tom was sad too. He thanked Amy for trying, but he knew that his toy car was gone forever. And so, this story has a bad ending, with Tom and Amy sad about the broken toy car. +Once upon a time, there was a humble boat. The boat loved to sail on the water. One day, a man with a knife came to the boat. The man said, "I want to sail on you, boat." + +The boat said, "Okay, but please be nice. I am a humble boat, and I don't like sharp things like knives." The man put the knife away and they started to sail. The boat was happy to be on the water. + +While they were sailing, the man took out his knife again. The boat saw the knife and was scared. The man did not listen to the boat and cut a hole in it. The boat started to sink into the water. The man and the boat were both sad because they could not sail anymore. +One day, a little girl named Ann went to the park. She saw a beautiful, graceful cat playing with a rod. The cat moved fast and jumped high. Ann liked the cat and wanted to play too. + +Ann went to the cat and asked, "Can I play with you?" The cat said, "Yes, let's play together!" Ann picked up the rod and waved it in the air. The cat jumped and tried to catch the rod. They laughed and had fun. + +After a while, it was time for Ann to go home. She said goodbye to the cat and left the park. Ann was happy she made a new friend. The cat was happy too. They knew they would play together again soon. +Once there was a big ball who liked to roll around. One day, the ball met a small knife. The knife was fearful because it was not sharp. The ball said, "Hi, Knife! Why are you fearful?" + +The knife said, "I am not sharp, so I cannot cut things. That makes me sad and fearful." The ball thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea! You can roll with me, and we can be friends. That will make you happy." + +So, the ball and the knife rolled together all day. They laughed and played, and the knife was not fearful anymore. They became the best of friends, and they were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Reddy. Reddy was a bit scared to drive fast. His friend, Bluey the car, wanted to help him. + +One day, Bluey said, "Reddy, I will encourage you to go fast. Don't be scared. You need to use more gas to go fast." Reddy listened to his friend and tried to be brave. + +Reddy used more gas and started to go fast. At first, it was scary, but then it became fun. Reddy said, "Thank you, Bluey. I am not scared anymore." They both drove fast and had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy cars. One day, she found a big metal car in her toy box. It was shiny and new. Lily was very happy. + +Lily wanted to play with her friend Tom. She went to his house and showed him her new metal car. Tom wanted to play with it too, but Lily didn't want to share. She insisted that it was her car and only she could play with it. Tom felt sad and went to play alone. + +Lily played with her metal car, but she started to feel embarrassed. She knew it was not nice to not share with her friend. So, she went to Tom and said sorry. They played together with the metal car and had lots of fun. Lily learned that sharing is caring and it makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his boy, Tim. One day, Tim and Spot were playing in the park. They were having lots of fun. + +Suddenly, Tim's ball went into the woods. Tim was scared, but Spot was brave. Spot wanted to help. So, Spot went into the woods to find the ball. Tim waited and sucked his thumb. He hoped Spot would come back soon. + +Spot looked and looked for the ball. He saw many things, but not the ball. Spot did not give up. He guessed where the ball could be. Finally, Spot found the ball! He was so happy. Spot ran back to Tim with the ball. Tim was happy too. They hugged and played more. The end. +Once there was a girl named Amy. She loved to pretend. One day, she had an idea. She wanted to make a band with her friends. She called her friends Tom and Sue to come and play. + +Amy said, "Let's make a band! I will play the drum, Tom can play the guitar, and Sue can sing." Tom and Sue were excited. They started to play and sing. But they were confused. They did not know how to make good music. + +Amy had an idea. She said, "Let's pretend we are in a big band with lots of people. We can all help each other make good music." They closed their eyes and pretended they were in a big band. + +When they opened their eyes, they were still in Amy's room. But they felt like they were in a big band. They played and sang together. It was so much fun! They laughed and played all day long. And that is how Amy, Tom, and Sue made their very own pretend band. +Once upon a time, there was a big, healthy horse named Happy. Happy lived in a farm with his friends. He liked to run and play with them every day. + +One day, Happy saw a little bird stuck in a net. The bird was sad and scared. Happy wanted to help the bird. He walked over and used his strong teeth to release the bird from the net. + +The bird was free and happy. It sang a pretty song to thank Happy. They became good friends and played together all the time. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going to visit her grandma's house. Lily wanted to pack some yummy snacks to eat on the way. She went to the kitchen and found a big bunch of grapes. Lily loved grapes, so she put them in her bag. + +On the way to grandma's house, Lily saw a soft, fluffy bunny. The bunny looked hungry, so Lily gave it a grape. The bunny was so happy! It jumped up and down, and then it ran away to play with its friends. + +When Lily got to grandma's house, she shared the rest of the grapes with her grandma. They both enjoyed the sweet, juicy grapes. They had a lovely day together, and Lily couldn't wait to come back and visit her grandma again. +One day, a friendly dog named Max went to play ball with his friends. They all wanted to win and get the best score. Max was very happy to play with his friends. + +While playing, Max's ball went far away. Max ran fast to get the ball. But another dog, named Sam, wanted the ball too. Max and Sam both wanted the ball and they began to yell at each other. Their friends did not know what to do. + +Then, Max's friend, a wise old cat named Lily, came to help. She told Max and Sam that they should not yell and fight. They could play together and have fun. Max and Sam agreed and they all played happily. They learned that being friendly was more important than getting the best score. +Once upon a time, in a lovely swamp, there lived a frog named Fred. Fred was a happy frog, but he wanted to improve his jumping. He practiced every day, jumping from one lily pad to another. + +One day, a big bird saw Fred jumping in the swamp. The big bird wanted to be friends with Fred, so they played together. They had lots of fun, but the big bird told Fred that he could jump even higher if he tried harder. + +Fred wanted to be the best jumper in the swamp, so he tried to jump higher and higher. But one day, he jumped too high and landed on a big rock. Fred was hurt and could not jump anymore. + +The other animals in the swamp were sad because Fred could not play with them. They missed their friend and wished he had not tried to jump too high. The moral of the story is to be happy with what you can do and not try too hard to be the best, or you might get hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat ice cream. One day, he saw the perfect big ice cream on the top shelf in the kitchen. He wanted to reach it so bad. But he was too small. + +Tim had an idea. He found a big spoon in the kitchen. He thought the spoon would help him reach the perfect ice cream. He was so happy and excited. He started to climb on the chair with the spoon in his hand. + +As Tim tried to reach the perfect ice cream with the spoon, he lost his balance. The chair wobbled and Tim fell down. The ice cream fell down too. Tim was sad and the perfect ice cream was all gone. +One day, a cat and a dog were playing in the park. The cat found a big jar of ink. The dog saw the cat and said, "What is that?" + +The cat said, "It is ink. I want to reach it, but I am too small." The dog, being fair, wanted to help the cat. So, the dog stood on its back legs and tried to reach the ink. + +The dog was tall enough to reach the ink. The cat was happy and said, "Thank you, dog!" They both played with the ink and made pretty pictures on the ground. They had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, a boy named Tim went to school. He was very alert and liked to learn. Tim had a big job to do. His job was to polish the school's big bell. + +Every day, Tim would polish the bell until it was very shiny. He liked to see the bell shine in the sun. His friends would watch him and clap when he was done. + +One day, while Tim was polishing the bell, a big wind came. It blew Tim and the bell away. Tim's friends were sad. They missed Tim and the shiny bell. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a light brown rabbit. The rabbit lived in a small hole in the ground. The hole was in a big forest with many trees and flowers. + +One day, the rabbit decided to leave his hole to find food. He hopped and hopped through the forest. He saw many yummy things to eat, like green leaves and red berries. The rabbit was very happy. + +As the rabbit hopped back to his hole, the sun began to set. The sky turned pink and orange. The rabbit felt tired, but he was also very happy. He had found so much food for himself. The rabbit went back into his hole and ate his dinner. Then, he went to sleep, dreaming of more fun days in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tom. Tom was very sad because he had lost his favorite hat. He looked everywhere but could not find it. One day, he met a nice lady named Sue. Sue was good at sewing and wanted to help Tom. + +"Tom, I can make you a new hat," said Sue. Tom was happy and said, "Thank you, Sue!" Sue took out her needle and started to sew a hat for Tom. She was very fast with her needle. + +Soon, Sue completed the hat. It was a big, warm, and colorful hat. Tom put the hat on his bald head and smiled. "I love my new hat!" he said. Tom and Sue became good friends and played together every day. And Tom was never sad about his lost hat again. +Once upon a time, there was a nice ball named Bouncy. Bouncy loved to bounce all around the house. One day, Bouncy went to the kitchen to see his friend, Kitty. + +Kitty saw Bouncy and said, "Hi Bouncy! Do you want to play with me?" Bouncy was happy and said, "Yes, let's bounce and play in the kitchen!" So, Bouncy and Kitty started to bounce and play together. + +They bounced on the floor, and they bounced on the table. They laughed and had fun. After a while, they got tired and sat down. Bouncy said, "That was fun, Kitty! Let's play again tomorrow!" Kitty agreed and they both went to rest. And from that day on, Bouncy and Kitty always played together in the nice kitchen. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there was a little blueberry. This blueberry was very soft and sweet. It lived with its family near a tall tree. The blueberry had many friends who liked to play and have fun. + +One day, the blueberry saw a big bird. The bird was sad because it could not find any food. The blueberry wanted to help the bird. It told the bird, "You can have some of my family. We are very soft and sweet. You will like us." The bird was very happy and ate some of the blueberry's family. The bird felt much better and thanked the blueberry. + +The other blueberries saw what their friend did and learned to be kind and helpful to others. They knew that being good friends and sharing could make everyone happy. And from that day on, all the blueberries in the forest were always kind and helpful to their friends. +One day, a car was driving down the road. The car began to make a funny noise. The driver was sad and did not know what to do. He needed help to fix the car. + +The driver had an idea. He would call a mechanic, a person who fixes cars. The mechanic came quickly to help the driver. The mechanic was very creative and knew many ways to fix cars. + +The creative mechanic looked at the car and found the problem. He fixed the car with his tools. The driver was very happy. The car was now working well, and they could drive again. The driver thanked the mechanic for his help, and they both had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Ben. Ben lived in a distant forest. He had a little friend, a bird named Billy. They liked to play together. They were very happy. + +One day, Ben said, "Billy, I want to know how much I weigh." Billy said, "Let's find a big rock to see how much you weigh." They found a big rock and Ben stepped on it. The rock moved a little bit. Billy said, "I think you weigh a lot, Ben!" + +As the season changed, Ben and Billy saw other animals playing together. They saw that some animals were not nice to their friends. Ben and Billy were always nice to each other. They knew that being kind was very important. + +One day, Ben said to Billy, "I am happy we are always nice to each other." Billy said, "Me too, Ben. Good friends are kind and help each other." They kept playing and being kind to each other. They knew that being kind made them happy. + +The moral of the story is to always be kind to your friends. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park with her mom. Lucy loved to swing on the swings. She would swing high up in the sky and feel the wind on her face. "Look, Mom! I'm flying!" Lucy shouted with joy. + +After playing at the park, Lucy and her mom went home. Mom decided to bake cookies in the oven. The smell of cookies filled the house. Lucy thought it was amazing. She could not wait to eat the warm, yummy cookies. + +When the cookies were ready, Lucy and her mom sat down and enjoyed them together. "These cookies are amazing, Mom!" said Lucy. Mom smiled and hugged Lucy. They both knew that today was a special day, full of fun and love. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and her daughter. The daughter wanted to see a pretty bird. The mom was frustrated because she could not find a bird to show her daughter. They looked and looked but could not find a pretty bird. + +One day, they went to the park. They saw many kids playing and having fun. The daughter was happy, but she still wanted to see a pretty bird. The mom thought hard about how to show her daughter a pretty bird. + +Then, the mom had an idea. She took her daughter to a big tree. In the tree, there was a nest with a pretty bird. The mom showed the pretty bird to her daughter. The daughter was very happy, and the mom was not frustrated anymore. They went home with big smiles on their faces. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk. He was very excite to see the big park. There were many trees with big palms. Max liked to run and play in the park. + +While Max was running, he saw a naughty cat. The cat was hiding behind a palm. The cat jumped out and tried to scare Max. But Max just laughed and said, "You can't scare me, naughty cat!" + +Max and the naughty cat became friends. They played together under the palms. They were both very happy and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play with his ball in the yard. One day, Max saw a big red ball in the yard. He wanted to bite it, but it was difficult. + +Max tried and tried to bite the big red ball. He jumped and ran, but he could not bite it. Max was sad. He sat down and looked at his ball. Then, he saw his friend, a little girl named Lily. + +Lily saw Max and his big red ball. She knew Max wanted to bite it. Lily had an idea. She took off her pretty skin jacket and put it on the ball. Now, Max could bite the ball. Max was happy and wagged his tail. He and Lily played with the big red ball all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she found a yellow radish in her garden. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Mommy, look what I found!" Lily exclaimed. + +"Oh, that's a nice yellow radish," her mom said, smiling. "What do you want to do with it?" + +"I want to perform a magic trick with it!" Lily said excitedly. + +"What kind of magic trick?" her mom asked. + +"I'll make it disappear and then reappear!" Lily said, holding the radish up to her mom's face. + +Her mom laughed. "Okay, go ahead and perform your magic trick." + +Lily closed her eyes and pretended to wave a wand over the radish. "Abracadabra!" she shouted. When she opened her eyes, the radish was still there. + +"Oh no, my magic trick didn't work!" Lily said, disappointed. + +"That's okay," her mom said, patting her on the back. "Maybe next time you can try again." +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Yesterday, she went to the park with her mom. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Lily saw a famous clown walking around. He had a big red nose and funny shoes. + +Lily wanted to meet the clown, so she asked her mom to tie her shoes. Then she ran over to the clown and said hello. The clown was very nice and gave Lily a balloon animal. She was so happy and showed it to her mom. They went home with big smiles on their faces. + +From that day on, Lily always talked about the famous clown she met in the park. She even drew a picture of him and hung it on her wall. It was a fun day she would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, while playing hide-and-seek, Lily found a skeleton in the bushes. She was scared and ran to her friend Tommy to tell him what she saw. + +Tommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a skeleton. It's not real. It's just a toy." + +Lily thought about it and realized that Tommy was right. She felt better and they continued to play. After they finished playing, Lily went home and told her mom about the skeleton. Her mom said, "Let's go back to the park and tidy up the toys so no one else gets scared." + +Lily and her mom went back to the park and picked up all the toys. They made sure everything was tidy and put away. Lily felt proud that she helped make the park a better place for everyone to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the garden. One day, she found a shiny rock and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! I found a pretty rock," said Lily. + +Her mom examined the rock and said, "Wow, this is an original gemstone! It's very special." + +Suddenly, a fairy appeared in front of them. "Hello, little ones! I am the fairy of the garden. I saw you found an original gemstone, Lily. It's very rare and magical." + +Lily was amazed and asked the fairy, "Can I make a wish with it?" + +The fairy smiled and said, "Of course, my dear. But remember, the most important thing is to always be kind and grateful." + +Lily closed her eyes and made a wish. When she opened them again, the fairy was gone, but she felt happy and grateful for the magical experience. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw her friend, Timmy, and they started to play together. + +After a while, Timmy asked Lily if she could request the swing for him. Lily went to the swing and asked the other children if Timmy could have a turn. They said yes and Timmy was happy. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was coming from the TV in the nearby shop. The news was talking about a bitter fight between two nations. Lily didn't understand what that meant, but she knew it wasn't good. + +Timmy's mommy came to pick him up and Lily went back home. She asked her mommy what a nation was and why they were fighting. Her mommy explained that it was like a big family of people who live in the same place and sometimes they disagree about things. Lily felt sad and wished everyone could be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she was playing with her toy truck when her mommy came in and said, "Lily, we are going to visit your grandma today. Don't forget to bring her the cookies we made yesterday." + +Lily was excited to see her grandma, but she didn't like sharing her cookies. When they arrived, her grandma gave her a big hug and said, "Did you bring me something?" Lily remembered the cookies and handed them to her grandma. Her grandma was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. You always make me happy." + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy were playing catch with a ball. Lily accidentally threw the ball too hard and it hit her mommy's head. Her mommy got angry and said, "Lily, you need to be careful! You could hurt someone." Lily felt sad and said sorry to her mommy. + +But then, her mommy gave her a big hug and said, "It's okay, Lily. You didn't mean to hurt me. I still love you." Lily felt happy again and realized that it feels good to receive forgiveness and love. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant named Andy. Andy was walking in the park when he met a little girl named Lily. "Hi, Lily," said Andy. "Hi, Andy," said Lily. "Where are you going?" asked Lily. "I'm in a hurry," said Andy. "I have to get back to my ant hill before it gets dark." + +Lily looked at Andy and said, "You look fine, Andy. Why are you in a hurry?" "I have to bring food to my family," said Andy. "We all work together to make sure everyone has enough to eat." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want to help you, Andy. Can I carry some food for you?" Andy looked surprised and said, "Really? That would be great!" So, Andy and Lily worked together to carry the food back to the ant hill. When they arrived, Andy's family was so happy to see all the food. "Thank you, Andy and Lily," said Andy's mom. "You both did a great job!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was tired and wanted to take a nap. Her mommy told her that they needed to buy some things from the store. Lily didn't want to go, but her mommy promised to buy her a round lollipop if she behaved. + +Lily got excited and quickly got dressed. She held her mommy's hand tightly and they walked to the store. Inside, they bought some bread, milk, and eggs. Lily helped her mommy put everything in the cart. Then, they went to the candy aisle and picked out a round lollipop for Lily. + +Lily was so happy and her tiredness went away. She licked her lollipop as they walked back home. When they got home, Lily took a nap with her new round lollipop in her hand. She dreamed of candy and adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Poppy. Poppy was her best friend, and they did everything together. + +One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she accidentally knocked over a vase. The vase broke into many pieces, and Lily started to cry. Poppy came over to her and said, "Don't cry, Lily. I care about you." + +Lily wiped her tears and hugged Poppy. "Thank you, Poppy. You are the best friend ever." + +From that day on, Lily made sure to be more careful when playing with her toys. And Poppy was always there to remind her to be careful. They continued to be best friends, and Lily knew that Poppy would always care about her. +Once upon a time, there was a little goat named Billy. Billy loved to play with his friends in the meadow, but one day he heard a distant sound. It was a loud horn! Billy got scared and ran to his mommy. + +"Mommy, what's that sound?" Billy asked. + +"It's the sound of the big bad wolf," said mommy goat. "He's coming to fight us and take over our meadow." + +Billy was scared, but he remembered what his mommy had told him. He knew he had to be brave and help his friends. So, he went to his friends and together they came up with a plan to protect their meadow. + +When the big bad wolf arrived, the goats were ready. They fought bravely and used their horns to defend themselves. In the end, they won the fight and the big bad wolf ran away. + +Billy was proud of himself and his friends. He knew that by working together, they could overcome anything. And from that day on, they lived happily ever after in their peaceful meadow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cake, especially chocolate cake. One day, Lily's mom made a big chocolate cake for her birthday party. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to eat it. + +But when the party started, all the kids were too loud and didn't keep quiet. Lily got upset and cried. Her mom tried to calm her down and told her to eat some cake. But Lily was still sad and didn't want to eat the cake anymore. + +At the end of the party, Lily's mom had to throw away the whole cake because nobody ate it. Lily felt even more sad because she loved cake so much. She learned that it's important to keep quiet and be respectful so that everyone can enjoy the party and the cake. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Bob. He lived in a big house with his cat, Fluffy. One day, Bob decided to go to the market to buy some apples. Fluffy wanted to come too, so Bob took him along. + +At the market, Bob saw his friend, Tim. Tim was holding a big watermelon. "Hey Bob, how are you?" Tim said. "I'm good," Bob replied. "I'm just here to buy some apples." + +Suddenly, Fluffy saw a mouse and tried to catch it. But he accidentally slapped Tim's watermelon and it fell to the ground! "Oh no!" Tim said. "My watermelon!" Bob apologized and offered to buy Tim a new one. Tim forgave him and they all went home together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she pretended to be a doctor and her teddy bear was her patient. She checked his neck to make sure it was normal and gave him a pretend shot. + +After that, Lily pretended to be a chef and made a pretend pizza for her stuffed animals. She put on a pretend chef's hat and apron and mixed pretend ingredients together. + +Later, Lily and her friends pretended to be superheroes and saved the world from a pretend monster. They flew around and used their pretend powers to defeat the monster. + +At the end of the day, Lily was tired from all the pretending and went to bed with her favorite stuffed animal. She dreamed of all the fun she would have pretending tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a butterfly flying around the flowers. The butterfly was very pretty and Lily wanted to catch it. + +She tried to catch the butterfly, but it flew away. Then, an old man came by and said, "You should be polite to the butterfly. It has value because it is special and beautiful." + +Lily listened to the old man and decided to be polite to the butterfly. She watched it fly around the flowers and was happy just to see it. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be polite to the butterflies and other creatures in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, it's time for bed. You look tired." + +Lily replied, "But mommy, I want to play more. Can I play for just a little bit longer?" + +Mommy said, "Okay, but only for a few more minutes." + +Lily played with her dolls and made lots of sounds, pretending they were talking to each other. Finally, Lily's mommy said, "It's time to turn off the lights and go to sleep now." + +Lily said, "Okay mommy, goodnight!" and fell asleep with her toys still in her hands. +Once upon a time, there was a little hedgehog named Spike. Spike was a very poor hedgehog who lived in a small house made of sticks and leaves. He loved to run and play in the forest with his animal friends. + +One day, Spike and his friends were playing hide and seek when they saw a big, scary bear. The bear was very mean and didn't behave nicely. Spike and his friends were very scared and tried to run away, but the bear caught Spike and hurt him badly with his sharp claws. + +Spike's friends were very sad and cried a lot when they saw what had happened to him. They tried to help him, but it was too late. Spike had passed away and his friends were left alone without their dear friend. They learned that it's important to always behave nicely and be kind to others, or else bad things can happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved ice-cream. He would eat it every day, and it made him very happy. One day, he went to the park with his mommy and daddy. They bought him an ice-cream, and he was very excited. + +He started eating it, but then he dropped it on the ground. He was so helpless and sad. His mommy and daddy tried to use a napkin to clean it, but it was too dirty. They had to throw it away. The little boy cried and cried, and he didn't want to play anymore. + +The bad ending is that the little boy didn't get another ice-cream. He learned that sometimes accidents happen, and it's important to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the grass and look at the tiny ants crawling around. Lily thought the ants were very nice because they worked hard and never bothered anyone. + +One day, Lily saw a big ant carrying a leaf that was bigger than itself. She admired how strong the ant was and wanted to be just like it. Lily tried to pick up a leaf, but it was too heavy for her. She decided to watch the ant and learn from it. + +As she sat there, Lily noticed that the ant was not alone. It had many other ants helping it carry the leaf. Lily thought it was nice how the ants worked together to get the job done. She continued to watch them and admire their teamwork. From that day on, Lily always looked out for the ants and appreciated their hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jelly with toast every morning for breakfast. One day, Lily's grandma came to visit her. Lily's grandma was very old and deaf, which meant she couldn't hear very well. + +Lily was very happy to see her grandma and wanted to give her a big hug. But her grandma couldn't hear her. So, Lily remembered that her grandma liked jelly too. She quickly went to the kitchen and made some toast with jelly for her grandma. + +When her grandma saw the toast with jelly, she smiled and gave Lily a big hug. Lily was very happy that she could make her grandma happy with just a simple breakfast. From that day on, Lily always remembered to make toast with jelly for her grandma whenever she came to visit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy food, especially when it was on her favorite plate. One day, Lily and her mom were eating dinner together. Lily's mom gave her a big piece of chicken to eat. Lily wanted to stretch her arm to get the ketchup on the table, but she accidentally knocked her plate off the table. + +"Oh no, my plate!" cried Lily. + +"It's okay, Lily. We can get you a new one," said her mom. + +But Lily didn't listen. She was too upset about her favorite plate being broken. She started to cry and didn't want to finish her dinner. Her mom tried to comfort her, but Lily just wouldn't stop crying. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to make mistakes, but we shouldn't let them ruin our day. We should always try to stay positive and not let the little things get us down. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a wheel that he loved to play with. The wheel was round and had many colors on it. One day, Timmy went outside to play with his wheel. He pushed it all around the yard and had so much fun. + +But then, Timmy saw something strange. He saw a pale butterfly sitting on a flower. Timmy was curious and wanted to take a closer look. He carefully pushed his wheel towards the butterfly. The butterfly flew away, but Timmy was happy to have seen it. + +After playing with his wheel for a while longer, Timmy went back inside. He showed his mom the wheel and told her about the pale butterfly. His mom smiled and told him how proud she was of him for being so curious and kind to the butterfly. Timmy felt happy and went to bed dreaming of all the fun he would have with his wheel the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Ted. Ted was very busy because he wanted to pick some flowers for his mom. He walked around the forest and found many pretty flowers. He picked them carefully and put them in a basket. + +Suddenly, Ted saw his friend, a little rabbit named Benny. Benny was sad because he lost his favorite toy. Ted hugged Benny and said, "Don't worry, I will help you find it." They searched together and finally found the toy under a big rock. + +Benny was very happy and hugged Ted tightly. Ted felt warm and fuzzy inside. He gave the flowers to his mom and she hugged him too. Ted realized that hugs are the best thing in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and play outside in the rain with her umbrella. One day, Lily's mom told her not to go outside because there was a big storm coming. But Lily was ignorant and didn't listen. + +Lily went outside and started to play with her umbrella. Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and blew her umbrella away. Lily was sad because she loved her umbrella. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, my umbrella is gone. Can we get a new one?" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. I told you not to go outside. Now you have to learn your lesson." + +Lily realized she should have listened to her mom and felt sad. From that day on, she always listened to her mom and never went outside in the rain without permission. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jelly every day. One day, she was feeling very tired and decided to take a nap. But her little brother, Max, came into her room and started to disturb her sleep. Lily was very upset and asked Max to stop, but he didn't listen. + +Finally, Lily got up and went to her mom to tell her what happened. Her mom explained to Max that it's not nice to disturb someone who is sleeping and that he should be more considerate of others. Max felt bad and said sorry to Lily. + +From that day on, Max learned to be more careful and not disturb others when they are resting. Lily was happy that her brother learned a valuable lesson and they both enjoyed eating jelly together without any disturbances. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily saw a birdie stuck on the roof. She wanted to help the birdie, but she didn't know how to lift it down. + +Lily asked her mommy, "How can I help the birdie on the roof?" Her mommy replied, "We can use a ladder to climb up and get the birdie down." So, Lily and her mommy climbed up the ladder and got the birdie down safely. + +After they got the birdie down, Lily saw that the roof was filthy with leaves and dirt. She asked her daddy, "Can we clean the roof?" Her daddy replied, "Yes, we can clean it with a broom and water." + +Lily learned that it's important to help others and keep things clean. She felt happy that she could help the birdie and make the roof clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her toys. One day, she found a jug in the yard. It was big and made of glass. She picked it up and looked at it closely. + +Her mom saw her holding the jug and asked, "What do you have there, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "It's a jug! Look how big and powerful it is!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is powerful. Do you know what it's used for?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, can you explain it to me?" + +Her mom explained that the jug is used to hold water or other liquids. Lily was amazed and said, "Wow, it can hold a lot of water! I love this jug!" From that day on, Lily played with the jug every day and used it to pour water for her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to sleep all day and didn't like to play with his friends. One day, Mittens smelled something yummy cooking in his neighbor's house. He followed his nose to see what was cooking. + +When he got there, his neighbor welcomed him inside and showed him how to cook a delicious meal. Mittens was so happy and excited to learn how to cook. He helped his neighbor chop vegetables and stir the pot. The food smelled so good! + +After they finished cooking, Mittens and his neighbor sat down to eat the delicious meal together. Mittens felt proud of himself for learning something new and making a new friend. From that day on, Mittens wasn't so lazy anymore. He loved to cook and play with his friends. +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 bird on a tree. Lily wanted to touch the bird, but her mommy said no, because the bird might fly away. + +Lily was sad, but then she heard a whistle. It was a man playing a whistle. Lily loved the sound and started dancing. The man saw Lily dancing and gave her the whistle. Lily was so happy and blew the whistle. It made a loud sound! + +But Lily didn't like the taste of the whistle. It was bitter. She made a funny face and her mommy laughed. They went home and had some sweet ice cream to make Lily feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and watch the birds fly. One day, Timmy saw a very special bird. It was not an ordinary bird, it was very colorful and had big wings. Timmy wanted to catch the bird, but the bird refused to be caught. + +Timmy tried to catch the bird with his hands, but the bird flew away. Timmy was sad that he couldn't catch the bird, but he knew it was not an ordinary bird. He watched the bird fly away and felt happy because he saw something very special. From that day on, Timmy loved watching birds fly and he never tried to catch them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat peanuts. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and saw a man with a peanut cart. She asked her mommy if she could have some peanuts, but her mommy said no because she didn't know if the man's peanuts were reliable. + +Lily was sad because she really wanted some peanuts. Suddenly, the man with the peanut cart came over and said, "I own this peanut cart and I promise my peanuts are reliable. You can have some for free!" Lily was so happy and thanked the man. She ate the peanuts and they were delicious. + +After that day, Lily always went to the park to see the man with the peanut cart. They became friends and had many conversations. Lily told the man about her favorite toys and the man told Lily about his favorite foods. They both loved peanuts and enjoyed eating them together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees. One day, Timmy saw a shiny prize at the top of a tall tree. He wanted to get it, but the tree was too rough to climb. + +Timmy said, "Mommy, I want that prize at the top of the tree! But the tree is too rough to climb." + +Mommy said, "I understand, Timmy. Maybe we can find a ladder to help you climb the tree." + +Timmy was happy that his mommy was helping him. They found a ladder and Timmy climbed up to get the prize. But when he got to the top, he saw that there was a big bird guarding the prize. The bird said, "This is my prize. You cannot have it." + +Timmy was sad. But then he had an idea. He said, "Mr. Bird, can we share the prize?" + +The bird thought for a moment and said, "Okay, we can share." Timmy was happy to have his prize and to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very stubborn and always wanted his way. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the circus. Timmy saw the clowns perform silly tricks and the elephants wonder around the big tent. + +But Timmy was not happy. He wanted to ride the biggest elephant and be the star of the show. His mom told him he couldn't, but he was too stubborn to listen. So, he snuck away and climbed onto the elephant's back. + +The elephant got scared and started to run. Timmy held on tight, but he fell off and got hurt. He learned that it's not good to be stubborn and not listen to his mom. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big group of animals who lived in the forest. There were rabbits, squirrels, and birds. One day, they decided to play a game. The game was called "dare". They would take turns daring each other to do things. + +The first dare was to hop on one foot for ten seconds. The rabbit did it easily. The next dare was to climb a tree and touch the highest branch. The squirrel did it quickly. The last dare was the most impressive. It was to fly around the forest like a bird. The birds dared the other animals to do it. + +Everyone was scared to try, but then a brave rabbit dared to fly. The other animals were amazed when the rabbit flew around the forest. It was very impressive! From that day on, the animals played "dare" every week and they always had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to paint. She had lots of colors and brushes to make pretty pictures. One day, her mommy said they were going on a trip to the beach. Lily was so excited! She packed her favorite toys and her paints too. + +When they got to the beach, Lily saw the pretty blue water and the big sandcastle her daddy built. She wanted to paint it! But her mommy said it was foolish to paint on the sandcastle. So instead, Lily painted a picture of the beach with the blue water and the big sandcastle in the middle. It was so pretty! + +After the trip, Lily showed her painting to all her friends. They loved it and said she was a great artist. Lily was so happy and proud of her painting. She knew she would always love to paint, even on trips to the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Hopper. Hopper loved to hop around all day long. One day, Hopper was hopping through the forest when he saw a strip of colorful cloth on the ground. Hopper was so excited to see the pretty strip that he tried to hop over it, but he was too clumsy and tripped over it instead. + +Hopper felt sad that he couldn't hop over the strip, so he decided to pick it up and carry it with him. As he hopped along, he saw his bunny friends and showed them the strip. They all thought it was so pretty! Hopper felt happy that he found something special to share with his friends. + +From that day on, Hopper carried the strip with him wherever he hopped. He still tripped over it sometimes, but he didn't mind because it reminded him of how much fun he had when he found it. And his friends loved seeing it too! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy car with a crazy handle that she loved to play with every day. But one day, when she was playing with her car, the handle broke off! + +Lily was sad because she needed the handle to play with her car. She tried to fix it with some tape, but it didn't work. She needed a new handle. + +So, Lily went to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom said they could go to the store to buy a new handle for her car. Lily was happy again! They went to the store and found a new handle for her car. Now, Lily could play with her car again and she was very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing in the park. They were having fun on the swings and slides, but then Lily got bored. + +She went to her friend Emma and said, "This is boring. Let's do something else." Emma suggested they make some sandcastles. Lily didn't like that idea because she didn't like the texture of sand. She preferred to play with her dolls. + +Suddenly, they saw the sun rise in the sky. Lily was excited and said, "Look, the sun is rising! Let's go watch it together." They all ran to the top of a hill and watched the sun rise. It was beautiful! Lily forgot all about being bored and enjoyed the moment with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and would twirl around her room all day long. One day, she saw her mommy taking big steps while carrying a basket of laundry. + +"Mommy, why are you taking such big steps?" asked Lily. + +"I'm trying to finish my chores quickly because I'm very busy today," replied her mommy. + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I can help you! I'll dance while you take your steps and we can finish the chores together." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. Let's dance and step our way through the chores!" And so, they danced and stepped around the house, finishing all their chores in no time. From that day on, Lily and her mommy danced and stepped together whenever they had chores to do. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the kitchen to cook with her mom. They took out a big pan and started to make pancakes. Lily was so happy because she loved pancakes! + +As they were cooking, Lily stumbled over her own feet and almost fell. But her mom caught her and made sure she was okay. Lily giggled and continued to help her mom. + +Finally, the pancakes were ready and Lily and her mom sat down to eat. They were so yummy! Lily was very happy that she got to help her mom make them. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went to the airport with his mom. Timmy was very excited to go on a plane ride. He saw many big planes and lots of people walking around. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, turn around! Look at that thin airplane." Timmy turned around and saw a small airplane that was very thin. + +Timmy asked his mom, "Can we go on that airplane?" His mom replied, "No, that airplane is not for us. We will go on a big airplane soon." + +Timmy was sad but still excited to go on a plane ride. He waited patiently and finally, they got on a big airplane and flew away to a faraway place. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved music and he had a violin. His violin was very special to him. One day, Timmy's little brother, Billy, wanted to play with the violin too. But Billy was too little and he accidentally cut the strings of the violin with his scissors. Timmy was sad because his violin was now broken. But Timmy's mommy said she could fix it. She fixed the violin and Timmy was happy again. Billy learned that he should not cut things without asking. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she saw a big hill and wanted to climb it. She started to climb up, but it was hard because the hill was steep. She had to resist the urge to give up and keep climbing. + +When she got to the top of the hill, she saw something different. It was a beautiful butterfly with colorful wings. Lily was so happy to see something new and different. She wanted to catch the butterfly, but she knew she had to be gentle and not hurt it. + +Lily watched the butterfly fly away and felt proud of herself for resisting the urge to catch it. She knew that sometimes it's better to just enjoy the things that are different and special in their own way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach with her mommy and daddy. They would build sandcastles and play in the water. Lily was always very happy when she was at the beach. + +One day, Lily accidentally kicked sand in another little girl's face. The girl started crying and Lily felt very bad. She said sorry, but the other girl didn't forgive her. Lily felt sad and didn't want to play anymore. + +Later that day, Lily and her family went for ice cream. While they were eating, Lily's mommy spilled ice cream on her shirt. Lily started laughing and said, "It's okay, mommy. I forgive you." Everyone was happy again. + +But when they got home, they found out that their house had been robbed. All of their things were gone. Lily didn't understand why someone would do something so mean. She cried and wished they could go back to the beach where everything was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her it was time to come inside and help with dinner. Lily didn't want to stop playing, but her mom urged her to come inside. + +Lily went into the kitchen and saw a big pot on the stove. Her mom asked her to help stir the pot. Lily was excited to help and started stirring the pot with a cheerful smile on her face. + +As they cooked dinner together, Lily's mom showed her how to add different spices to the pot. Lily loved learning new things and was eager to try the food when it was done cooking. + +When dinner was ready, Lily's family sat down to eat. Lily was so proud of herself for helping and felt very cheerful. She urged her family to try the food and they all agreed it was delicious. From that day on, Lily loved helping her mom cook and always looked forward to making dinner together. +Once upon a time, there was a baby elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play in the jungle with her friends. One day, Ellie and her friends saw a big, scary lion. The lion tried to catch Ellie and her friends, but Ellie used her strong trunk to resist the lion's attack. + +After the lion ran away, Ellie's friends thanked her for being so brave. "You have a great memory for how to protect us!" said one of her friends. Ellie blushed and smiled, feeling proud. + +Later that day, Ellie and her friends were playing in the river. Ellie accidentally splashed her friend too hard, and her friend started to cry. Ellie felt bad and wanted to make it better. She used her gentle trunk to give her friend a hug, and soon they were both happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big building. It was so enormous that it looked like it could touch the sky. One day, a little bird was flying near the building when it accidentally dropped a seed. The seed fell and landed on the roof of the enormous building. + +Months went by, and the seed grew into a tiny plant. The plant kept growing and growing until it became a big, green tree. The tree was so tall that it could see over the top of the enormous building. + +The people who lived in the building were amazed by the tree. They had never seen anything like it before. They thanked the little bird for dropping the seed and making the tree grow. From that day on, the tree and the building lived happily ever after. +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He saw his friend, Sophie, and ran to play with her. They played on the swings and went down the slide. They had so much fun! + +After playing, Timmy's mom turned on the news on the TV. She said, "Oh no! It's raining hard outside." Timmy looked out the window and saw the rain pouring down. + +He said to Sophie, "We can't play outside anymore. It's raining hard." Sophie replied, "That's okay. We can play inside my house." They went to Sophie's house and played with her toys. Timmy was happy that they could still have fun, even though it was raining hard outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky's mommy asked him to go to the store to get some bread. Ducky was excited to help his mommy, so he waddled to the store. + +When Ducky got to the store, he saw his friend Bunny. Bunny asked, "What are you doing here, Ducky?" Ducky replied, "I am here to serve my mommy. She needs bread for dinner." Bunny said, "That's so nice of you, Ducky." + +As Ducky was leaving the store, he accidentally stepped in a puddle and got his tail wet. He was sad because he didn't want his mommy to be upset with him. But when he got home, his mommy said, "Don't worry, Ducky. Your wet tail is not a big deal. I am so proud of you for helping me." + +Ducky was happy that he could help his mommy and that his wet tail didn't matter. He learned that it's important to serve others and not to worry about little things like a wet tail. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but it was very hot. Her mommy gave her a bottle of water to spray on herself to stay cool. Lily loved to spray the water on her face and arms. It felt so nice and comfortable. + +One day, Lily went to a party with her mommy. She saw a lady wearing a beautiful veil over her face. Lily thought the veil was so pretty. She went up to the lady and said, "Your veil is so nice!" The lady smiled and said thank you. + +At the party, Lily played with her friends and had so much fun. She even got to spray some water on her friends to help them stay cool too. When it was time to go home, Lily was tired but happy. She fell asleep on the car ride home, feeling comfortable and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the pretty flowers. One day, Lily's mom took her to the beach. They saw a big island far away. Lily asked, "Mommy, what is that island?" Her mom said, "That's a special place where animals live." + +Lily looked at the island and noticed it was very pale. She asked her mom, "Why is the island so pale?" Her mom replied, "It's because the sun shines on it all day long." + +Suddenly, Lily saw a crab walking on the sand. She said, "Look, Mommy! A crab!" Her mom said, "Yes, it's a little crab. Let's watch it walk." They watched the crab walk for a while and then went back home. Lily was happy she saw the pale island and the little crab. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, elephants, and monkeys. But their favorite was the gorilla. The gorilla was big and hairy, and he liked to swing on the ropes and play with the balls. + +"Look, mom, the gorilla is funny!" Ben said. + +"Yes, he is. He is very smart and strong, too," mom said. + +Lily wanted to get closer to the gorilla, so she ran to the fence. But she did not see the wet mud on the ground. She slipped and fell on her bottom. She cried out loud. + +"Ouch! That hurts!" Lily said. + +The gorilla heard Lily's cry. He stopped playing and looked at her. He saw that she was sad and scared. He felt sorry for her. He walked to the fence and reached out his hand. He touched Lily's hair gently and made a soft sound. + +"Don't cry, little girl. I am here. I am your friend," the gorilla said. + +Lily looked up and saw the gorilla's kind face. She stopped crying and smiled. She reached out her hand and touched the gorilla's finger. She made a soft sound, too. + +"Thank you, gorilla. You are nice. You are my friend, too," Lily said. + +Ben and mom came to Lily and helped her up. They saw that she was happy and safe. They smiled and thanked the gorilla, too. The gorilla smiled back and waved his hand. He went back to his ropes and balls. He was happy, too. He had made a new friend. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play games together. Today, they are playing hide and seek in the park. Lily is the seeker and Ben is the hider. + +Lily counts to ten with her eyes closed. Then she opens them and looks for Ben. She sees a big tree with many leaves. She thinks Ben might be hiding behind it. She runs to the tree and says, "I found you, Ben!" + +But there is no Ben behind the tree. There is only a squirrel. The squirrel looks at Lily and runs away. Lily is confused. She hears a giggle from behind a bench. She turns around and sees Ben. He is smiling and waving at her. + +"Gotcha, Lily!" Ben says. "You looked at the wrong tree!" + +Lily laughs and runs to Ben. She tags him and says, "Now you are the seeker, Ben!" + +Ben nods and says, "OK, Lily. You are a good hider. But I will find you this time!" + +They hug and go to different places. They are having fun. The sun is shining and the air is warm. They are happy. +Tom is a farmer. He has a big farm with many animals. He likes to feed them and play with them. He also has a big red truck that he uses to go to town and buy things. + +One day, Tom sees that the sky is dark and gray. He hears a loud boom. He knows that it is going to rain soon. He says to his dog, Spot, "We have to hurry, Spot. We have to bring the animals inside the barn before it rains. Come on, let's go!" + +Tom and Spot run to the field where the cows and the sheep are. They see that the cows and the sheep are wet and scared. They hear another loud boom. They see a bright flash. Tom says, "Oh no, it is a storm! Spot, help me get the cows and the sheep to the barn. They are afraid of the storm. We have to keep them safe and warm." + +Tom and Spot work hard to move the cows and the sheep to the barn. They push and pull and shout and whistle. The cows and the sheep follow them. They are happy to see the barn. They go inside and find some hay and water. They feel cozy and dry. + +Tom and Spot also go inside the barn. They close the door and lock it. They see that the rain is falling hard and fast. They hear the wind howling and the thunder roaring. They see the lightning flashing and the trees shaking. Tom says, "Wow, this is a big storm, Spot. I'm glad we made it to the barn in time. We are safe and dry here. We did a good job, Spot. You are a good dog." + +Spot wags his tail and licks Tom's face. He is happy to hear Tom's praise. He is happy to be with Tom. He is happy to be in the barn. He snuggles up to Tom and falls asleep. Tom smiles and hugs Spot. He falls asleep too. They dream of sunny days and happy animals. +Lily was a loyal dog. She loved her family and always stayed by their side. She liked to play with her ball, chase squirrels and sleep on the couch. She also liked to protect her family from any danger. + +One night, Lily heard a loud noise outside. She barked and ran to the door. She saw a big, scary monster in the yard. It had long teeth, sharp claws and glowing eyes. It growled and tried to break the fence. Lily was afraid, but she did not run away. She wanted to save her family from the monster. + +She barked louder and louder, hoping to scare the monster away. She also hoped that her family would hear her and come to help. She did not know that her family was asleep and did not hear anything. + +The monster was angry and not afraid of Lily. It jumped over the fence and ran towards her. Lily was brave and did not move. She faced the monster and tried to bite it. The monster was stronger and faster. It knocked Lily down and scratched her. Lily cried and felt pain. + +Then, she heard another noise. It was her family. They woke up and saw the monster and Lily. They shouted and grabbed a stick and a flashlight. They ran to the yard and shone the light on the monster. The monster was scared of the light and the stick. It let go of Lily and ran away. + +Lily's family hugged her and thanked her. They said she was a hero and a good dog. They took her inside and gave her water and treats. They also called the vet and asked him to come and check on her. They said they valued her very much and loved her more than anything. Lily wagged her tail and licked their faces. She was happy and proud. She knew she was a loyal dog. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be different animals. Ben had a toy car that he liked to zoom around the floor. Lily had a stuffed bear that she liked to hug and squeeze. + +"Look at my car, Lily!" Ben said. "It can go very fast and make loud sounds. Vroom, vroom, vroom!" + +"That's nice, Ben," Lily said. "But look at my bear, Ben. It is very soft and cuddly. It can give me kisses and hugs. Mwah, mwah, mwah!" + +Ben and Lily smiled at each other. They liked their toys and they liked each other. They decided to share their toys and play together. + +They took turns driving the car and squeezing the bear. They made up stories and laughed a lot. They were having a great time. + +But then they heard a knock on the door. It was the police. They came to check on the house because they heard a lot of noise. They thought something was wrong. + +"Hello, is anyone home?" the police said. "We are here to help. What is going on?" + +Ben and Lily ran to the door. They were scared and curious. They opened the door and saw two big men in blue uniforms. They had badges and hats and radios. + +"Hi, we are Ben and Lily," Ben said. "We are playing with our toys. We are not doing anything bad." + +The police looked at them and smiled. They saw the car and the bear on the floor. They realized that the noise was just from the children playing. + +"Oh, I see," one of the police said. "You are just having fun. That's good. But you should be careful not to make too much noise. You might disturb your neighbors or worry your parents." + +"OK, we are sorry," Lily said. "We will be quieter. Thank you for coming." + +The police nodded and waved. They left the house and went back to their car. + +Ben and Lily closed the door and looked at each other. They felt a little silly and a little proud. They had met the police and they had been polite. They decided to keep playing, but with less noise. + +They picked up their toys and went back to the living room. They drove the car and squeezed the bear. They whispered and giggled. They were still having a lot of fun. +Sam and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a big book in the attic. The book has many pictures of animals and plants. Sam and Mia want to look at the book. + +But the book is very old and heavy. Sam and Mia have to be careful. They open the book slowly and gently. They see a picture of a flower. The flower has many colors and shapes. Sam and Mia think the flower is pretty. + +They turn the page. They see a picture of a cell. The cell is very small and round. It has many dots and lines inside. Sam and Mia do not know what a cell is. They think the cell is boring. + +They turn the page again. They see a picture of a lemon. The lemon is yellow and sour. Sam and Mia know what a lemon is. They have tasted a lemon before. They think the lemon is bitter. + +They turn the page one more time. They see a picture of a tiger. The tiger is orange and black. It has big teeth and claws. Sam and Mia are scared of the tiger. They think the tiger is mean. + +They want to close the book. But the book is too old and heavy. The book falls from their hands. The book tears in half. Sam and Mia are sad. They have broken the book. + +They hear their mom coming up the stairs. They are afraid of their mom. They think their mom will be angry. They hide the book under the bed. They hope their mom will not find the book. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big cart in the yard. It had four wheels and a handle. They decided to use it to carry their toys around. + +"Let's put our dolls and cars in the cart and go for a ride!" Lily said. + +"OK, that sounds fun!" Ben agreed. + +They filled the cart with their toys and took turns pulling and pushing it. They had a lot of fun until they saw a big dog. The dog was black and hairy and had sharp teeth. It barked loudly and ran towards them. + +"Help! A dog!" Lily screamed. + +"Run! Run!" Ben shouted. + +They dropped the cart and ran away as fast as they could. The dog chased them and caught up with them. It bit Lily's leg and Ben's arm. They cried and suffered a lot. The dog tore their clothes and hurt them badly. + +The dog also saw the cart with the toys. It smelled something tasty inside. It was Lily's sandwich that she had brought for lunch. The dog ate the sandwich and played with the toys. It ripped the dolls and cars and made a big mess. + +Lily and Ben were very sad and scared. They lost their toys and their lunch. They had big wounds and blood on their skin. They needed help. They hoped someone would come and save them. But no one came. The dog stayed with them and growled. It was a bad day. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But today, they are sad. Their parent has to go to work. They hug their parent and say, "We miss you. Please come back soon." + +Their parent says, "I miss you too, my loves. I will come back soon. Be good and listen to your nanny. I love you." Then their parent kisses them and leaves. + +Anna and Ben watch their parent go. They feel a big hole in their chest. They want their parent to stay. They start to cry. Their nanny comes and tries to cheer them up. She says, "Don't cry, Anna and Ben. Your parent will be back before you know it. Why don't we play a game or read a story?" + +Anna and Ben shake their heads. They don't want to play or read. They want their parent. They cry louder and louder. Their nanny feels sorry for them. She says, "I know you miss your parent. I miss my parent too sometimes. But crying won't make them come back faster. It will only make you feel worse. And it will make a lot of noise. Do you like loud noises?" + +Anna and Ben think for a moment. They don't like loud noises. They make their ears hurt. They make their head ache. They make their nanny unhappy. They look at each other and nod. They wipe their tears and say, "We don't like loud noises. We are sorry, nanny. We will try to be quiet." + +Their nanny smiles and says, "That's very good, Anna and Ben. I'm proud of you. Now, why don't we do something fun and quiet? How about we draw some pictures for your parent? Or we sing some songs? Or we make some cookies?" + +Anna and Ben like those ideas. They decide to draw some pictures for their parent. They use their crayons and paper. They draw their parent, their nanny, their toys, their books, and their house. They write, "We love you, parent" on their pictures. They feel a little better. They still miss their parent, but they know their parent will be back soon. And they know their parent will love their pictures. They smile and say, "Thank you, nanny. You are very nice. We love you too." +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the park. It has many things inside: a ball, a doll, a car, a book, and a massage tool. It is a tool that makes you feel good when you rub it on your back or your feet. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom says. He picks up the massage tool and turns it on. It makes a buzzing sound and vibrates. He puts it on his back and smiles. "This feels nice!" + +"Can I try?" Lily asks. She is curious about the massage tool. She wants to feel good too. + +"Okay, but only for a little bit. Then you have to give it back to me," Tom says. He is not very good at sharing. He likes the massage tool a lot. + +Lily takes the massage tool and rubs it on her feet. She giggles. "This tickles!" She likes the massage tool too. She does not want to give it back to Tom. + +"Hey, give it back to me! It's my turn!" Tom says. He is angry. He tries to grab the massage tool from Lily. + +"No, it's mine! I found it first!" Lily says. She is stubborn. She holds the massage tool tight. + +They start to fight over the massage tool. They pull and push and shout. They are not friends anymore. + +A lady sees them fighting. She is the owner of the box. She left it in the park by mistake. She is hungry and wants to go home and eat. She walks over to Tom and Lily and says, "Stop fighting, children. That is not nice. That is my massage tool. I use it when I am tired or sore. You can't have it. But you can have something else from the box. There are many things to share. Why don't you pick one thing each and play nicely?" + +Tom and Lily stop fighting. They feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, lady. We were bad. We want to be friends again. Can we share your things?" + +The lady smiles. She says, "Yes, you can. But you have to be careful and kind. Sharing is good. It makes you happy and makes others happy too. Here, you can have the ball and the doll. They are fun to play with. And you can have the book too. It has stories and pictures. And you can have the car. It goes fast and makes noises. But you have to give them back to me when you are done. Okay?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They say, "Okay, lady. Thank you. You are nice. We will share your things and play nicely. We will give them back to you when we are done." + +They take the things from the box and go to a bench. They play with the ball and the doll and the book and the car. They take turns and say, "Please" and "Thank you". They are friends again. They are happy. + +The lady watches them play. She is happy too. She says, "Good children. You learned a lesson today. Sharing is good. And so is massage. Maybe I will give you a massage later. But first, I need to eat. I am hungry." She takes the massage tool and goes home. She is hungry and tired and sore. But she is also glad. She found her box and helped two children. She is a good lady. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. But they always wanted more toys than they had. They saw many toys on TV and in the shops, and they asked their mom and dad to buy them. + +Mom and dad worked hard to earn money, but they did not have much. They told Sam and Lily that they could not buy them every toy they wanted, and that they should be happy with what they had. They also told them to take good care of their toys, and not to break them or lose them. + +One day, Sam and Lily saw a big, shiny toy car in the shop window. It had lights and sounds and could move by itself. They both wanted it very much, and they begged their mom and dad to buy it for them. Mom and dad said no, and explained that the toy car was very expensive, and that they needed the money for other things, like food and clothes and bills. + +Sam and Lily were very sad and angry. They did not listen to their mom and dad, and they thought they were not fair. They decided to sneak out of the house and go to the shop by themselves. They took some money from their mom's purse, and ran to the shop. + +They bought the toy car with the money, and felt very happy. They took turns to play with it, and made it zoom and beep and flash. They did not notice that the shopkeeper was watching them with a frown. He knew that they had taken the money from their mom, and he called the police. + +Soon, the police came and took Sam and Lily and the toy car to the police station. They called their mom and dad, and told them what had happened. Mom and dad were very shocked and angry. They came to the police station, and scolded Sam and Lily for stealing and lying. They also had to pay back the money to the shopkeeper, and apologize to him. + +Sam and Lily felt very ashamed and sorry. They realized that they had done a very bad thing, and that they had hurt their mom and dad. They also saw that the toy car was not so great after all. It was already broken, and it did not work anymore. They wished they had never bought it, and that they had listened to their mom and dad. + +They hugged their mom and dad, and said they were sorry. They promised to never steal or lie again, and to be happy with what they had. They also promised to take good care of their toys, and to share them with each other. Mom and dad forgave them, and hugged them back. They said they loved them, and that they were proud of them for learning their lesson. + +The moral of the story is: Be grateful for what you have, and do not be greedy or dishonest. Respect your parents, and listen to their advice. Take good care of your things, and share them with others. +Ben likes to mix things. He likes to mix paint and water and make new colors. He likes to mix flour and eggs and make dough. He likes to mix sand and shells and make castles. But he does not like to mix with other kids. He is scared of them. + +One day, Ben goes to the park with his mom. He sees a big cross on the grass. It is made of sticks and string. He wonders what it is for. He walks closer to see. He does not see the other kids who made it. They are hiding behind a tree. + +The kids jump out and yell, "Boo!" They want to scare Ben. They think it is funny. Ben is very scared. He drops his toy car and runs to his mom. He cries and hugs her. He does not want to play with the kids. He thinks they are mean. + +His mom tells him it is okay. She says the kids were just playing a game. She says they did not mean to hurt him. She says he can make friends with them if he wants. She says he can mix with them and have fun. + +Ben looks at the kids. They look sorry. They say they are sorry. They say they want to play with him. They say they like his toy car. They say they have a cross for him. They say they can mix paint and water and make new colors for the cross. + +Ben thinks for a moment. He likes to mix things. He likes to make new colors. He likes his toy car. Maybe he can like the kids too. Maybe he can mix with them and have fun. He wipes his tears and smiles. He takes his mom's hand and walks to the kids. He says he wants to play with them. He says he wants to see their cross. He says he can mix paint and water and make new colors for the cross. The kids cheer and clap. They welcome him to their game. They give him a cross and a brush. They show him their paint and water. They say they can mix and make a rainbow. Ben is not scared anymore. He is happy. He likes to mix with the kids. He likes to mix and make a rainbow. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the garden. They have a big tree with a ladder. They climb the ladder and sit on a branch. + +"Look, Tom, I have a red apple!" Sam says. He picks an apple from the tree and shows it to Tom. + +"Can I have a bite?" Tom asks. He is hungry. + +"Okay, but only a little," Sam says. He gives Tom the apple. + +Tom bites the apple. He makes a face. "Yuck! This apple is bad! It is rot!" He spits out the apple. + +Sam looks at the apple. He sees brown spots and worms. He feels sick. "Ew! That is gross! How did we not see that?" He throws the apple away. + +"Let's go down. I don't want any more apples," Tom says. He is sleepy. He climbs down the ladder. + +"Me too. I want some water," Sam says. He follows Tom. + +They go inside the house. They drink some water. They wash their mouths. They lie on the sofa. + +"Next time, we will check the apples before we eat them," Sam says. + +"Yes, we will. And we will not eat rot things," Tom says. + +They close their eyes. They fall asleep. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books in her room. Some books were new and some books were old. She liked the old books best. They had pictures of animals and fairy tales. + +One day, Lily found a very old book in the basement. It was big and dusty. She opened it and saw strange words and drawings. She did not know what they meant. She wanted to show the book to her mom. + +She ran up the stairs with the book. She saw her mom in the kitchen. She said, "Mom, look what I found! A very old book!" + +Her mom turned around and saw the book. She screamed. She dropped the spoon she was holding. She said, "Lily, where did you get that book? That book is not for you! That book is dangerous!" + +Lily was scared. She did not understand why her mom screamed. She said, "But mom, I just wanted to read it. Why is it dangerous?" + +Her mom took the book from her hands. She said, "This book is not a normal book, Lily. This book is a magic book. It has spells and curses in it. If you read it, you might make something bad happen. You might hurt yourself or someone else. You must never touch this book again. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She felt sad. She liked the book. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't know. Can I read another book?" + +Her mom hugged her. She said, "Of course, you can, Lily. You can read any book you want, as long as it is not this one. I love you, Lily. You are a good girl." + +She put the book in a box and locked it. She said, "This book is going back to the basement. And we are going to the library. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "That sounds good, mom. I love you, too. And I love books." +Tom was a gifted boy who loved to ride his bike. He always wore his helmet to be safe. One day, he saw a new bike in his yard. It was shiny and red, with big wheels and a bell. He ran to it and hugged it. + +"Wow! Is this for me?" he asked his mom, who was smiling behind him. + +"Yes, my dear. It's your birthday present. Do you like it?" she said. + +"I love it! Thank you, mom!" Tom said. He put on his helmet and got on the bike. He felt very happy and proud. + +He rode his bike around the yard, ringing the bell and waving to his mom. He saw his friend Lily walking by with her dog. He stopped and called her. + +"Hi, Lily! Look at my new bike! It's my birthday present!" he said. + +Lily came closer and stared at the bike. She liked it too. It was very pretty and fast. + +"Happy birthday, Tom! Your bike is awesome! Can I try it?" she asked. + +"Sure, Lily. You can try it. But you have to wear my helmet. It's important to be safe," Tom said. + +He gave her his helmet and helped her get on the bike. Lily rode the bike around the yard, ringing the bell and laughing. Tom watched her and clapped his hands. He was glad to share his bike with his friend. They had a lot of fun together. +Sara loves to talk to her toys. She has a lot of toys, but her favorite is a big bear. She calls him Ben. Ben is soft and brown and has a red bow. Sara likes to hug him and tell him stories. + +One day, Sara is playing with Ben in her room. She asks him, "Ben, what do you want to be when you grow up?" She waits for him to reply, but he does not say anything. Sara thinks maybe he is shy. She says, "It's okay, Ben. You can tell me. I am your friend." + +She tries again. She says, "Ben, do you want to be a doctor? Doctors help people who are sick. They use a stethoscope and a thermometer and a band-aid. Doctors are amazing." She puts a stethoscope on Ben's chest and listens. She says, "Your heart sounds good, Ben. You are healthy." + +She asks him again, "Ben, do you want to be a doctor?" She waits for him to reply, but he does not say anything. Sara thinks maybe he is not interested. She says, "That's okay, Ben. You don't have to be a doctor. There are many other jobs you can do." + +She thinks of another job. She says, "Ben, do you want to be a firefighter? Firefighters help people who are in danger. They use a hose and a ladder and a helmet. Firefighters are amazing." She puts a helmet on Ben's head and pretends to spray water. She says, "You are brave, Ben. You can put out any fire." + +She asks him again, "Ben, do you want to be a firefighter?" She waits for him to reply, but he does not say anything. Sara thinks maybe he is happy. She says, "That's great, Ben. You can be a firefighter. You can be anything you want to be. I am proud of you." + +She hugs him and says, "I love you, Ben. You are my best friend." She smiles and kisses him. Ben does not say anything, but he feels warm and cozy. He loves Sara too. He thinks she is amazing. +Lily liked to draw pictures with her crayons. She had many colors and papers to make her art. She was very proud of her pictures and wanted to show them to her mom and dad. + +One day, she drew a big sun with a smiley face and a rainbow. She thought it was her best picture ever. She ran to the kitchen where her mom was making lunch. + +"Mom, look at my picture!" Lily said, holding up her paper. "Do you like it?" + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. "I love it, Lily. It is very bright and happy. You are very original and creative." + +"Can we put it on the wall?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, we can. But first, we need a frame for it. A frame is a thing that goes around a picture to make it look nice and protect it. Do you have a frame for your picture?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not have a frame. She only had crayons and papers. + +Her mom thought for a moment. Then she said, "I have an idea. Why don't we make a frame for your picture? We can use some cardboard and glue and stickers. Do you want to try?" + +Lily nodded. She liked to make things with her mom. She said, "Yes, please. Let's make a frame." + +Her mom took her to the craft room. They found some cardboard and cut it into a square. They glued the picture on the cardboard. Then they decorated the edges with stickers of stars and flowers. They made a beautiful frame for Lily's picture. + +Lily was very happy. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I like our frame. It is very original, too." + +Her mom said, "You're welcome, Lily. I like it, too. You know what I recommend? I recommend we hang it on the wall in the living room. Then everyone can see your picture and admire it. What do you think?" + +Lily agreed. She said, "Yes, let's do that. I want to show dad and grandma and grandpa and everyone. They will like my picture and our frame." + +They went to the living room and hung the picture on the wall. Lily and her mom admired their work. They hugged each other and smiled. They were very happy and proud. +Ben is a farmer. He has a big farm with many animals and plants. He likes to take care of them and make them happy. + +One day, Ben sees some green bugs on his plants. They are eating his plants and making them sick. Ben is sad and angry. He does not want the green bugs to spoil his plants. + +Ben gets a big spray. He fills it with water and soap. He thinks the water and soap will make the green bugs go away. He goes to his plants and sprays them with the water and soap. + +The green bugs do not like the water and soap. They feel icky and sticky. They fly away from Ben's plants. Ben is happy and proud. He saved his plants from the green bugs. + +Ben goes to his animals and gives them some food and water. He hugs them and tells them he loves them. He looks at his farm and smiles. He has a good farm and he is a good farmer. +Lily and Tom are playing in the garden. They have a big bin full of water and some cups and jugs. They like to pour water from one thing to another and make splashes. + +But Tom wants to pour all the water by himself. He does not let Lily have a turn. He says, "This is my bin and my water. Go away, Lily!" + +Lily is sad and angry. She wants to play with the water too. She thinks of a plan. She waits until Tom is not looking. Then she runs to the bin and grabs a big jug. She fills it with water and sneaks behind Tom. + +She says, "Surprise!" and pours the water over Tom's head. Tom is wet and shocked. He drops his cup and cries. He feels dizzy from the cold water. + +Lily laughs and says, "Now we are both wet. Let's share the bin and the water. It is more fun to play together." + +Tom stops crying and nods. He says, "OK, Lily. I am sorry. You can have a turn. But no more surprises, please." + +They hug and make up. They pour water from one thing to another and make splashes. They are happy and have fun. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big box of blocks in the park. They were very happy and started to build a castle. + +"Look, I made a tower!" Ben said, showing Lily his block. + +"Wow, that's nice!" Lily said. "Can I have some blocks too?" + +"Sure, we can share," Ben said. He gave Lily some blocks and they kept building. + +But then, a mean boy came and saw their castle. He wanted to play with the blocks too, but he did not ask. He just grabbed some blocks and ran away. + +"Hey, stop!" Ben shouted. "Those are our blocks!" + +"Finders keepers!" the mean boy said. He laughed and threw a block at Ben. + +Ben dodged the block, but it hit Lily on the head. She cried and fell down. + +"Lily, are you okay?" Ben asked, running to her. + +He saw blood on her forehead. He was scared and angry. + +"That's not fair!" he yelled at the mean boy. "You hurt my friend! You have to tell the truth and say sorry!" + +The mean boy did not care. He just smirked and said, "Make me!" + +Ben felt a mild breeze on his face. He looked up and saw a big cloud in the sky. He had an idea. + +He picked up a block and threw it at the mean boy. But he did not aim at him. He aimed at the cloud. + +The block hit the cloud and made a loud noise. The cloud started to rain. The rain was cold and wet. + +The mean boy was surprised and scared. He dropped the blocks and ran away. + +"Ha, ha, ha!" Ben laughed. "That's what you get for being mean!" + +He helped Lily stand up and hugged her. + +"I'm sorry he hurt you, Lily," he said. "Are you okay?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She touched her forehead and saw the blood was gone. + +"I'm okay, Ben," she said. "Thank you for being brave and smart. You are a good friend." + +They hugged again and went to get their blocks. They finished their castle and played happily. They shared their blocks and their truth. They were glad the rain was mild and did not ruin their fun. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they do not like to share. + +One day, Anna finds a big, soft blanket. She likes the blanket. She wraps it around her. She feels warm and cozy. + +"Look, Ben, I have a blanket!" she says. + +Ben looks at the blanket. He likes the blanket too. He wants the blanket. + +"Give me the blanket, Anna!" he says. + +"No, it is mine!" Anna says. + +They start to pull the blanket. They tug and tug. They make loud noises. + +Mom hears the noises. She comes to the room. She sees Anna and Ben fighting over the blanket. + +"Stop, stop!" she says. "What are you doing?" + +"Anna won't share the blanket!" Ben says. + +"Ben won't let me have the blanket!" Anna says. + +Mom is frustrated. She wants to prevent them from fighting. She takes the blanket from them. + +"Listen, Anna and Ben, this is not how you play. You have to share and take turns. The blanket is for both of you. You can use it together or take turns. Do you understand?" she says. + +Anna and Ben nod. They feel sorry. They hug Mom. + +"Sorry, Mom," they say. + +"Sorry, Anna," Ben says. + +"Sorry, Ben," Anna says. + +Mom smiles. She gives them the blanket. They wrap it around them. They feel warm and cozy. + +They play nicely with the blanket. They read a book. They make a tent. They pretend to be animals. They have fun. + +Mom is happy. She watches them play. She thinks they are sweet. She loves them. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But today, they are very sleepy. They yawn and rub their eyes. + +"Anna, I want to sleep," Ben says. "Can we go to bed now?" + +Anna nods. She is sleepy too. She picks up her teddy bear and hugs it. "Yes, let's go to bed. But first, we have to put away our toys. Mommy said so." + +They start to put their toys in the toy box. But Anna sees something shiny on the shelf. It is a glass ball with snowflakes inside. It looks very pretty. + +"Ben, look at this!" Anna says. She reaches for the glass ball. She wants to touch it and shake it. + +"Anna, no!" Ben says. "That is not a toy. That is Mommy's. She said we cannot touch it. It can break and hurt us." + +Anna does not listen. She grabs the glass ball and pulls it off the shelf. But it is too heavy for her. It slips from her hand and falls to the floor. It shatters into many pieces. Anna and Ben hear a loud noise. + +"Oh no!" Anna says. She feels scared and sorry. She drops her teddy bear and covers her mouth. + +"Anna, what did you do?" Ben says. He feels scared and angry. He drops his toy car and stares at the mess. + +Mommy hears the noise too. She comes to their room. She sees the broken glass ball and the toys on the floor. She sees Anna and Ben with sad and guilty faces. + +"Anna, Ben, what happened here?" Mommy says. She sounds upset and disappointed. She picks up a broom and a dustpan. She starts to sweep the glass pieces. + +Anna and Ben start to cry. They know they did something bad. They want to say sorry to Mommy. + +"Mommy, we are sorry," Anna says. "We were sleepy and wanted to go to bed. But I saw the glass ball and wanted to touch it. It was so pretty. But it fell and broke. I did not mean to break it. Please forgive me." + +"Mommy, we are sorry," Ben says. "We were sleepy and wanted to go to bed. But Anna did not listen to me. She touched the glass ball and it broke. I tried to stop her. Please forgive me." + +Mommy sighs. She finishes sweeping the glass pieces. She puts them in the trash. She looks at Anna and Ben. She sees their tears and hears their sorry words. She feels sorry for them too. She knows they are sleepy and made a mistake. + +"Anna, Ben, I forgive you," Mommy says. "But you have to be more careful. The glass ball was not a toy. It was a gift from Grandma. It was very special to me. You cannot touch things that are not yours. You have to ask me first. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They understand. They hug Mommy and say sorry again. + +"Mommy, we love you," Anna says. + +"Mommy, we love you," Ben says. + +Mommy smiles. She loves them too. She hugs them back and kisses them. + +"Mommy, we love you too," Mommy says. "Now, let's put away your toys and go to bed. You are very sleepy. You need to rest." + +Anna and Ben agree. They put away their toys and go to bed. Mommy tucks them in and turns off the light. She says good night and sweet dreams. + +Anna and Ben close their eyes. They feel sleepy and cozy. They cuddle with their teddy bear and toy car. They forget about the glass ball and the mess. They dream of happy things. +Sara liked to draw with her pen. She drew cats and dogs and flowers on her paper. She was happy when she drew. + +But Tom did not like Sara's pen. He wanted to have it for himself. He was angry that Sara had a pen and he did not. He waited for Sara to look away. Then he took her pen and ran away. + +Sara saw Tom take her pen. She was very sad and angry. She shouted, "Tom, give me back my pen! That is mine, not yours!" + +Tom did not listen to Sara. He laughed and said, "No, this is my pen now. You can't have it. Go away!" + +Sara ran after Tom. She wanted to get her pen back. But Tom was faster than Sara. He ran to the street. He did not look where he was going. He did not see the big car coming. + +The car hit Tom. Tom fell down. He dropped the pen. He did not move. He was hurt very bad. + +Sara saw what happened. She was scared and sad. She cried. She did not care about the pen anymore. She only wanted Tom to be okay. But Tom was not okay. He was gone. +Jill and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys and books. But they do not like to clean up. Their room is very messy. There are toys and books everywhere. + +One day, Mom says, "We are going to the shop. You have to stay home with Dad. But first, you have to clean up your room. Or else, you will not get a treat from the shop." + +Jill and Ben do not want to clean up. They want to go to the shop. They want a treat. They say, "OK, Mom. We will clean up." But they do not. They hide their toys and books under the bed and in the closet. They think Mom will not see. + +Mom and Dad go to the shop. Jill and Ben stay home. They are happy. They think they are smart. They watch TV and eat snacks. + +But then, something bad happens. The closet door opens. All the toys and books fall out. They make a loud noise. They break some things. The bed falls down. The toys and books under the bed come out. They make a bigger mess. + +Jill and Ben are scared. They worry. They hear Mom and Dad come back. They hear Mom and Dad see the mess. They hear Mom and Dad get angry. They hear Mom and Dad say, "No treat for you. You lied to us. You did not clean up. You made a bigger mess. You have to clean up everything. And you have to go to bed early. No TV. No snacks." + +Jill and Ben cry. They are sorry. They wish they had cleaned up. They wish they had not lied. They wish they had gone to the shop. They wish they had a treat. But it is too late. They have to do what Mom and Dad say. They have a bad day. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they have a new toy. It is a big box with a name on it. The name is "Fun House". + +"What is in the box?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Let's open it and see!" Tom says. + +They open the box. Inside, there are many things. There are dolls, cars, books, and puzzles. There is also a small house with a door and a window. + +"Wow! This is a fun house!" Lily says. + +"Yes, it is! We can play with the house and the things!" Tom says. + +They take out the house and the things. They put the house on the floor. They make the dolls and the cars live in the house. They read the books and do the puzzles. They have a lot of fun. + +"Thank you for the fun house, Mom and Dad!" Lily and Tom say. + +"You're welcome, sweeties. We're glad you like it!" Mom and Dad say. + +They hug and kiss Lily and Tom. They are happy. +Tom and Mia were best friends. They liked to play with a big red ball. They would bounce the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they would bounce the ball very high and try to jump and touch it. + +One day, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a big slide and a swing and a sandbox. They wanted to try them all. But first, they bounced their ball on the grass. + +"Look, Mia, I can bounce the ball over the slide!" Tom said. He threw the ball hard and it flew over the slide and landed on the other side. + +"Wow, Tom, you are very good!" Mia said. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, Mia, here you go." Tom gave the ball to Mia. She threw the ball too, but not as hard as Tom. The ball bounced on the slide and rolled back to them. + +"That was fun!" Mia said. "Let's do it again!" + +They bounced the ball on the slide a few more times. Then they heard a loud bark. They turned around and saw a big dog running towards them. The dog had black fur and sharp teeth. It looked angry and hungry. + +"Uh-oh, Tom, the dog wants our ball!" Mia said. She was scared. + +"Run, Mia, run!" Tom said. He grabbed Mia's hand and they ran away from the dog. They ran to their moms, who were sitting on a bench. + +"Mama, mama, there is a big dog and it wants our ball!" Mia said. + +"Don't worry, Mia, we are here," Mia's mom said. She hugged Mia and Tom. + +"Where is your ball?" Tom's mom asked. + +"We left it on the slide," Tom said. + +The moms looked at the slide and saw the dog. The dog had the ball in its mouth. It bit the ball hard and the ball popped. The air came out of the ball with a loud hiss. The dog was surprised and dropped the ball. The ball was flat and had a hole in it. + +"Oh, no, our ball!" Tom and Mia said. They were sad. + +"I'm sorry, kids, your ball is broken," Tom's mom said. + +"It's okay, mom, we can get a new ball," Tom said. + +"Maybe a different ball, with a different color," Mia said. + +"Or a different shape, like a star or a heart," Tom said. + +They smiled at each other. They were still best friends. They knew they could have fun with any ball, as long as they had each other. And they also knew to stay away from big dogs. +Sara loves dolphins. She has a red dolphin toy that she holds every night. She wants to see a real dolphin one day. She asks her mom and dad to take her to the sea. + +One day, they go to the sea. Sara is very happy. She sees many fish and shells and waves. She also sees a big boat. The boat has a sign that says "Dolphin Tour". Sara wants to go on the boat. She asks her mom and dad to buy tickets. + +They go on the boat. The boat takes them to a place where there are many dolphins. Sara sees them jump and splash and make noises. She thinks they are very cute and smart. She wants to hold one. She asks the boat man if she can. The boat man says yes, but she has to be careful and gentle. + +The boat man helps Sara get close to a dolphin. The dolphin is gray and smooth and friendly. It lets Sara touch its nose and fin. Sara feels its breath and heartbeat. She holds the dolphin and smiles. The dolphin smiles back. Sara thinks this is the best day ever. +Lily and Ben were excited to go to the big building with Mom. The big building had many books and toys and games. Mom said they could borrow some books and play with some toys, but they had to be quiet and nice. + +Lily and Ben ran to the big building and saw many children and grown-ups inside. They said hello to the lady at the desk and followed Mom to the book area. Lily picked a book about a princess and Ben picked a book about a dinosaur. They sat on a big rug and looked at the pictures. + +After a while, Mom said it was time to go to the toy area. Lily and Ben put their books in a basket and followed Mom to the toy area. There were many toys to choose from: dolls, cars, puzzles, blocks, and more. Lily and Ben played with different toys and shared with other children. They had a lot of fun. + +But soon, Lily and Ben started to feel tired. They yawned and rubbed their eyes. Mom said it was time to go home and nap. Lily and Ben did not want to nap. They wanted to play more. + +"Please, Mom, can we stay a little longer?" Lily asked. + +"Sorry, sweetie, but you need to nap. You can come back another day and play more," Mom said. + +"But we are not sleepy," Ben said. + +"Yes, you are. Look, you are yawning and rubbing your eyes. And you are cranky and whiny. You need to nap," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben pouted and whined, but they knew Mom was right. They said goodbye to the lady at the desk and the other children and followed Mom to the car. Mom buckled them in their seats and gave them their books. She said they could look at them on the way home. + +Lily and Ben looked at their books, but soon they closed their eyes. They fell asleep and dreamed of princesses and dinosaurs. They napped all the way home. +Lila and Ben were playing on the shore. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells. They also liked to splash in the water, but not too much, because it was cold. + +"Look, Lila, I found a big shell!" Ben said, holding up his treasure. + +"Wow, Ben, that's a nice shell!" Lila said. "Can I see it?" + +Ben nodded and handed her the shell. Lila looked at it closely. She saw that it had many colors and patterns. She also saw something shiny inside. + +"Ben, there's something in the shell!" Lila said. "It looks like a pearl!" + +"A pearl?" Ben said. "What's that?" + +Lila shrugged. She didn't know what a pearl was, but she thought it was pretty. She tried to take it out of the shell, but it was stuck. + +"Maybe we need to open the shell more," Ben said. He took the shell back and tried to pull it apart. But it was too hard. He couldn't open it. + +"Let me try," Lila said. She took the shell again and tried to twist it. But it was too slippery. She couldn't twist it. + +They both tried again and again, but they couldn't open the shell. They started to feel frustrated and sad. + +"Maybe we should ask Mom for help," Ben said. + +"Okay," Lila said. "But let's not lose the shell. It's our special shell." + +They agreed to keep the shell safe. They put it in a bucket and covered it with sand. Then they ran to their mom, who was sitting on a blanket nearby. + +"Mom, Mom, we need your help!" they said. + +"What's wrong, kids?" Mom asked. + +"We found a shell with a pearl inside, but we can't open it!" they said. + +"A shell with a pearl?" Mom said. "That's very rare. Can I see it?" + +They nodded and led Mom to their bucket. They uncovered the sand and showed her the shell. + +Mom looked at the shell and smiled. She recognized it as a mussel, a type of shellfish that sometimes makes pearls. + +"That's a very special shell, indeed," Mom said. "But you know what? You don't need to open it. The pearl is part of the shell. It's how the mussel protects itself from harm. If you open it, you might hurt the mussel and the pearl." + +Lila and Ben looked at the shell with wonder. They didn't know that the shell was alive and that the pearl was its shield. + +"Wow, that's amazing," Lila said. + +"Yeah, that's cool," Ben said. + +They thanked Mom for explaining and asked if they could keep the shell. + +"Of course, you can keep it," Mom said. "But you have to be gentle with it and respect its life. And you have to put it back in the water when we leave, so it can breathe and grow." + +Lila and Ben agreed. They decided to name the shell Pearl and to play with it for a while. They took it to the water and watched it open and close. They saw that it had tiny hairs that moved in the water. They also saw that it had a blue eye that looked at them. + +"Hi, Pearl," Lila said. + +"Hello, Pearl," Ben said. + +Pearl seemed to hear them and blinked. Lila and Ben smiled. They felt happy and curious. They had found an ordinary shell with an extraordinary secret. They had made a new friend. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with paper and crayons. They can print many things on the paper. They can print their names, shapes, animals, and more. + +One day, they find a cricket in the grass. The cricket is green and small. It can jump very high. Tom and Sam want to print the cricket on their paper. They think it will be fun. + +They catch the cricket in a jar. They put the jar on the paper. They wait for the cricket to stay still. But the cricket does not stay still. It moves around in the jar. It makes a loud noise. Tom and Sam are impatient. They want the cricket to stop moving. + +"Please, cricket, stay still!" Tom says. "We want to print you on our paper!" + +"Yes, cricket, please!" Sam says. "We will let you go after we print you!" + +But the cricket does not listen. It keeps moving and making noise. Tom and Sam are sad. They cannot print the cricket on their paper. + +They decide to let the cricket go. They open the jar and put it on the grass. The cricket jumps out of the jar. It is happy to be free. It says thank you to Tom and Sam. + +"Thank you, cricket, for playing with us!" Tom says. + +"Yes, thank you, cricket, for being our friend!" Sam says. + +They watch the cricket hop away. They smile at each other. They still have their paper and crayons. They can print something else on their paper. They can print a flower, a sun, a star, or anything they want. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box in the park. They open the box and see a robot. The robot is shiny and has many buttons. + +"Wow, a robot!" Tom says. "Let's play with it!" + +They take the robot out of the box and turn it on. The robot makes a beep sound and moves its arms and legs. Tom and Lily clap their hands and laugh. + +"Hello, robot!" Lily says. "What is your name?" + +But the robot does not answer. It just beeps and moves. + +"Maybe it is deaf," Tom says. "It can't hear us." + +He tries to make a sign with his hand. He points to himself and says, "Tom." Then he points to Lily and says, "Lily." + +The robot looks at Tom and nods. It makes a sign with its hand. It points to itself and says, "Robo." + +"Robo!" Tom and Lily repeat. "That is a good name!" + +They hug the robot and smile. The robot hugs them back and beeps. + +"Thank you, Robo," Lily says. "You are a nice robot. We are your friends." + +The robot nods and beeps. It is happy. Tom and Lily are happy too. They play with Robo all day. They have fun. +Ben and Lily are going to the park with Mom. They put on their coats and hats. Mom helps them zip their coats. "Zip, zip, zip!" they say. They like the sound of the zipper. + +They walk to the park. They see many things on the way. They see cars and buses and bikes. They see dogs and cats and birds. They see trees and flowers and grass. They point and say the names of the things. "Look, look, look!" they say. They like to look at the things. + +They get to the park. They see a big slide and a swing and a sandbox. They run to the slide. They take turns to go down the slide. "Whee!" they say. They like the slide. They go to the swing. Mom pushes them gently. They feel the wind on their faces. "Wow!" they say. They like the swing. They go to the sandbox. They make shapes and castles with the sand. They use their hands and a bucket and a shovel. "Look what I made!" they say. They like the sandbox. + +They see a boy and a girl playing with a ball. They are wearing nice clothes. They have nice shoes and nice hats. They have nice smiles. They look nice. They invite Ben and Lily to play with them. "Do you want to play with us?" they ask. Ben and Lily nod. They say yes. They go to play with the ball. They throw and catch and kick the ball. They laugh and have fun. They make new friends. They like the ball. They like the park. They like the nice boy and girl. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were very enthusiastic to go to the mall with their mom. They wanted to see the big toys and the colorful clothes. They also wanted to eat some ice cream and cookies. + +Mom said, "We can go to the mall, but first we have to set the table for lunch. Can you help me, please?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and ran to the kitchen. They took the plates, the cups, the forks and the spoons. They set them on the table, one for each person. They also put a napkin next to each plate. + +"Good job, Lily and Ben!" Mom said. "You are very helpful. Now we can eat our lunch and then go to the mall." + +Lily and Ben smiled and sat on their chairs. They ate their sandwiches and drank their juice. They were very hungry and happy. + +After lunch, they cleaned their plates and put them in the sink. Then they put on their coats and shoes. Mom took her purse and keys. They were ready to go to the mall. + +"Let's go, let's go!" Lily and Ben shouted. They held Mom's hands and walked to the car. They were very enthusiastic to go to the mall. They hoped to see many fun things and have a good time. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. Ben has a toy car. Mia has a toy doll. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. The dog is loud and scary. It runs to Ben and Mia and barks at them. Ben and Mia are afraid. They drop their toys and run away. + +The dog sees the toys and picks them up. It likes to chew on them. It bites the toy car and the toy doll. The toys are hurt and sad. + +Ben and Mia hide behind a tree. They want their toys back. But they are too scared of the dog. They cry and hug each other. + +Then, they hear a voice. It is a girl. She is older than Ben and Mia. She walks to the dog and says, "Stop! Bad dog! Drop the toys! They are not yours!" + +The dog looks at the girl. It growls and shows its teeth. But the girl is not afraid. She is brave. She says, "I know your name. You are Rex. You are a good dog. But you have to be nice to others. You have to share and care. Give me the toys, Rex. Now!" + +The dog listens to the girl. It knows she is right. It drops the toys and wags its tail. The girl picks up the toys and brings them to Ben and Mia. She says, "Here you go. These are your toys. I'm sorry the dog scared you. He is not mean. He just wanted to play. But he has to learn to be gentle. My name is Lily. I'm his owner. What are your names?" + +Ben and Mia stop crying. They take their toys and thank the girl. They say, "We are Ben and Mia. Thank you, Lily. You are very brave. You saved our toys. You are very kind. Can we be your friends?" + +Lily smiles and says, "Of course. I would love to be your friends. And so would Rex. He is sorry too. Can he say sorry to your toys?" + +Ben and Mia nod and let Rex sniff their toys. Rex licks them and wags his tail. He says sorry in his own way. The toys forgive him and smile. + +Ben, Mia, Lily and Rex become friends. They play with the toys together. They share and care. They have fun. + +The moral of the story is: Be brave and kind. Stand up for yourself and others. Share and care. Make new friends. +Anna liked to play with her toys in the living room. She had dolls, cars, blocks and books. She made stories with them and had fun. But sometimes, her dad was working in the living room too. He had a big paper with many words and pictures on it. He called it a newspaper. He said he needed to read it for his job. + +One day, Anna was playing with her dolls and cars. She made them talk and drive around. She was loud, because she was excited. Her dad looked at her and said, "Anna, please be quiet. I need to read the newspaper. It is important." + +Anna did not like that. She wanted to play and be loud. She said, "No, dad. I want to play. You quit reading the newspaper. It is boring." + +Her dad sighed and said, "Anna, I can't quit reading the newspaper. It is part of my work. And you can play, but not so loud. You are making too much noise. Can you play with something quieter, like your books or your blocks?" + +Anna thought for a moment. She did not want to make her dad angry, but she also did not want to stop playing. She looked at her toys and saw her books. She liked her books. They had stories and pictures too, like the newspaper. She said, "OK, dad. I will play with my books. But you have to read me a story later, OK?" + +Her dad smiled and said, "OK, Anna. That sounds fair. I will read you a story when I finish the newspaper. Thank you for being a good girl." + +Anna nodded and picked up her books. She went to the couch and sat next to her dad. She opened a book and looked at the pictures. She made up her own stories in her head. She was quiet, but she was still having fun. And she was happy that her dad would read her a story later. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big swing. It has a long chain and a round seat. Anna wants to try it. She says to Ben, "Let's go on the swing. It looks fun." + +Ben is scared. He says to Anna, "No, it is too high. I don't want to go on the swing. You can go alone." + +Anna is brave. She says to Ben, "OK, I will go alone. You can watch me." She runs to the swing. She sits on the seat. She pushes with her feet. She goes higher and higher. She feels happy. She says to Ben, "Look at me. I am on the swing. I am successful." + +Ben watches Anna. He feels sad. He wishes he was on the swing too. He says to himself, "I regret not going on the swing. I want to be successful too." + +Anna sees Ben. She sees his sad face. She stops the swing. She says to Ben, "Do you want to try the swing? It is not scary. It is fun. I will help you." + +Ben nods. He says to Anna, "Yes, I want to try the swing. Thank you for helping me." He walks to the swing. He sits on the seat. Anna holds the chain. She pushes Ben gently. He goes up and down. He feels happy. He says to Anna, "Look at me. I am on the swing. I am successful too." + +Anna and Ben smile. They are friends. They are successful. They do not regret anything. They have fun on the swing. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Lila comes to Ben's house. She sees a big dog in the yard. She is scared of dogs. + +"Ben, can we play inside?" she asks. "I don't like your dog. He is big and loud." + +Ben nods. He knows Lila is scared. He is compassionate. He does not mind. He likes his dog, but he likes Lila more. + +"Okay, we can play inside. Come on, Lila. My dog will not hurt you. He is nice. He will stay outside." + +Ben takes Lila's hand and leads her to the door. The dog barks and runs after them. Lila screams and hides behind Ben. + +"Shh, it's okay, Lila. He just wants to say hello. He is friendly. He will not bite you. Look, he is wagging his tail. That means he is happy." + +Ben pets the dog and tells him to sit. The dog obeys and wags his tail more. Ben smiles and turns to Lila. + +"See, Lila? He is a good dog. He listens to me. Do you want to pet him? He likes to be petted. He is soft and warm." + +Lila looks at the dog. He looks happy and calm. He does not bark or jump. He looks at Lila with big eyes. Lila feels a little less scared. She moves closer to Ben and the dog. + +"Maybe I can try to pet him. Just a little. Can you hold my hand, Ben?" + +Ben holds Lila's hand and helps her pet the dog. The dog licks Lila's hand and makes a funny noise. Lila giggles and pets the dog more. She feels brave and happy. + +"Ben, your dog is nice. I like him. He is not scary. He is fun. Can we play with him?" + +Ben hugs Lila and the dog. He is proud of Lila. He is glad she likes his dog. He is happy they are friends. + +"Of course we can play with him. He likes to play, too. He likes to fetch and run and roll. Come on, Lila. Let's go outside and play with him. He will stay with us." + +Lila nods and follows Ben outside. The dog barks and runs with them. They play and laugh and have fun. They are compassionate and do not mind. They are happy. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but they have one toy that is different. It is a big box with a lock. They do not know what is in the box, but they want to find out. + +One day, when their mom is busy, they take the box to their room. They try to open the lock, but they do not have the key. They look for the key, but they cannot find it. They are sad and angry. + +They hear a knock on the door. It is their friends, Lily and Sam. They want to play with Anna and Ben. Anna and Ben do not want to play. They want to open the box. They tell their friends to go away. + +Lily and Sam are hurt and confused. They do not understand why Anna and Ben are so mean. They go to the living room and find another group of toys. They play with the toys and have fun. + +Anna and Ben hear their friends laughing and playing. They feel lonely and bored. They wish they had the key. They wish they had their friends. They realize that the box is not important. They realize that they made a mistake. + +They take the box to the living room and say sorry to their friends. They ask them to play with them. Lily and Sam are happy and forgive them. They all play with the toys and the box. They do not care what is in the box. They care about each other. They are a good group. They are different, but they are friends. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their family. They have a big sister, a mom, and a dad. They also have a dog named Spot. + +One day, they go to the park with their family. They see many interesting things. They see birds, flowers, swings, and slides. They also see a big pile of leaves. + +Lily and Ben run to the pile of leaves. They jump in and scatter the leaves everywhere. They laugh and giggle. Spot joins them and barks. He scatters more leaves with his paws and his tail. + +Their big sister, mom, and dad watch them. They smile and clap. They think Lily and Ben are very cute and funny. They join them and scatter more leaves. They have a lot of fun. + +They make a big leaf family. They use leaves for hair, eyes, noses, and mouths. They make one for each of them and for Spot. They hug and kiss their leaf family. They are happy. They love their family. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. But today, the sky is dark and there are big clouds. Lily and Tom are sad. They do not want to play inside. + +"Can we go out, Mom?" Lily asks. + +"No, sweetie, it might rain soon. Why don't you play with your toys or read a book?" Mom says. + +Lily and Tom do not like toys or books. They want to run and jump and laugh. They look out the window and see the dark sky. + +"Maybe we can clean the sky, Tom," Lily says. + +"How can we clean the sky, Lily?" Tom says. + +"Maybe we can use a broom or a mop or a sponge. Maybe we can make the clouds go away," Lily says. + +Lily and Tom find a broom, a mop and a sponge in the closet. They run outside with them. They try to reach the sky with the broom, the mop and the sponge. They wave them in the air. They try to sweep, mop and scrub the clouds. + +But the sky is too high and the clouds are too big. Lily and Tom cannot clean the sky. They get tired and wet. The rain starts to fall. Lily and Tom drop the broom, the mop and the sponge. They run back inside. + +"Mom, we tried to clean the sky, but we couldn't," Lily says. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She gives them towels and dry clothes. + +"You are very brave and creative, my loves. But you cannot clean the sky. The sky cleans itself. The rain washes the dirt and the dust. The sun comes back after the rain. The sky becomes blue and bright again," Mom says. + +Lily and Tom look out the window. They see a rainbow in the sky. They see the sun shining. They see the clouds moving. They see the sky is clean. + +"Wow, Mom, you are right. The sky is clean. It is beautiful. Can we go out now?" Lily says. + +"Of course, sweetie. But don't forget your boots and your coats. And be careful with the puddles," Mom says. + +Lily and Tom put on their boots and their coats. They run outside. They jump and splash and laugh. They play in the sun and the rain. They love the clean sky. +Tom has a cat named Spot. Spot is black and white and likes to play. Tom likes to play with Spot too. He throws a ball and Spot runs after it. Spot catches the ball in his mouth and brings it back to Tom. + +One day, Tom and Spot are playing in the garden. It is a sunny day and the grass is dry. Tom throws the ball and Spot runs after it. But this time, the ball goes over the fence and into the neighbor's yard. Spot jumps over the fence and follows the ball. + +"Spot, come back!" Tom calls. He runs to the fence and looks over. He sees Spot in the neighbor's yard. He also sees the neighbor's dog, Rex. Rex is big and brown and does not like cats. Rex sees Spot and barks loudly. He runs towards Spot and tries to bite him. + +"Meow!" Spot cries. He drops the ball and runs away from Rex. He looks for a place to hide. He sees a tree and climbs up. Rex cannot climb the tree. He stays under the tree and barks and barks. + +"Spot, are you okay?" Tom asks. He is worried about Spot. He wants to help him. He sees the neighbor coming out of the house. The neighbor is a nice lady. She hears Rex barking and sees Spot in the tree. + +"Oh, dear, what's going on?" the neighbor says. She sees Tom at the fence. She recognizes him. He lives next door. She smiles at him. "Hello, Tom. Is that your cat?" + +"Yes, ma'am. His name is Spot. He chased a ball and came into your yard. I'm sorry. Can you please get him down?" Tom says. + +"Of course, Tom. Don't worry. I'll get him down. Rex, stop barking. Be nice. It's just a cat." the neighbor says. She goes to the tree and calls Spot. She holds out her arms and says, "Come on, Spot. It's okay. I won't hurt you. Come down." + +Spot looks at the neighbor. He sees that she is friendly. He also sees that Rex has stopped barking. He is sitting quietly. Spot decides to trust the neighbor. He climbs down the tree and jumps into her arms. She hugs him and says, "There you go, Spot. You're a brave cat. You're also a very pretty cat. I like your black and white fur." + +She carries Spot to the fence and gives him to Tom. Tom hugs Spot and says, "Thank you, ma'am. Thank you for saving Spot. I'm sorry for the trouble." + +"It's no trouble, Tom. You're welcome. I'm glad Spot is okay. He's a good cat. You're a good boy. You take good care of him." the neighbor says. She smiles and waves at Tom. She goes back to her house and takes Rex with her. + +Tom and Spot go back to their house. They are happy and safe. They play with the ball again. But this time, Tom throws the ball carefully. He does not want to lose Spot again. He loves Spot. Spot loves Tom. They are best friends. The end. +Lily and Tom are at the beach with Mom and Dad. They like to play in the sand and splash in the water. Mom and Dad tell them to stay close and not go too far. + +"Look, Lily, I see a fish!" Tom says, pointing to the water. "It is big and gray and has a fin on its back." + +Lily looks and sees the fish too. She is scared. She thinks it is a shark. She remembers what Mom and Dad told her about sharks. They are not nice. They have sharp teeth and can bite. + +"Tom, that is not a fish, that is a shark!" Lily says, grabbing Tom's hand. "We have to get out of the water. Now!" + +Tom is not scared. He thinks Lily is silly. He likes the shark. He wants to swim with it. He thinks it is friendly. + +"Lily, that is not a shark, that is a dolphin!" Tom says, pulling Lily's hand. "Dolphins are nice. They can play and jump and make noises. Come on, let's swim with it!" + +Lily and Tom start to argue. They do not agree. They do not listen to each other. They do not see Mom and Dad waving at them. They do not hear them shouting. + +"Kids, come back! That is a shark, not a dolphin! It is dangerous! Come back to the shore!" Mom and Dad yell, running to the water. + +Lily and Tom hear Mom and Dad. They look at the shark again. They see it is not a dolphin. It is a shark. It is big and scary. It is coming closer. They are afraid. + +"Mom, Dad, help!" Lily and Tom scream, swimming back to the shore. They swim as fast as they can. They hope the shark does not catch them. + +Mom and Dad reach them. They hug them and lift them out of the water. They are safe. They are dry. They are happy. + +"Kids, you are okay. We are so glad. You should never swim with sharks. They are not nice. They are not friendly. They are dangerous. You should always listen to us and stay close. Do you understand?" Mom and Dad say, holding them tight. + +Lily and Tom nod. They understand. They are sorry. They hug Mom and Dad. They say they love them. They say they will never swim with sharks again. They are glad they are dry. They are glad they are safe. They are glad they are not shark food. +Lily and Sam were playing on the beach. They saw a big seal lying on the sand. It was not moving. + +"Look, a seal!" Lily said. "Is it sleeping?" + +Sam shook his head. "No, it is not sleeping. It is dead." + +Lily felt sad. She liked seals. They were cute and friendly. She wanted to do something nice for the seal. + +"Can we bury it?" she asked. "So it can rest?" + +Sam nodded. He was thoughtful. He knew Lily was kind. He helped her dig a hole with their shovels. They gently lifted the seal and put it in the hole. They covered it with sand and shells. + +"Goodbye, seal," Lily said. "We will miss you." + +Sam hugged Lily. They made a cross with two sticks and put it on the grave. They said a prayer for the seal. + +They walked back to their parents, holding hands. They felt sad, but also happy. They had done a good thing for the seal. They hoped it was happy too. +Lily liked to cook with her mom. They made yummy things like soup and cake and bread. Lily helped to stir and pour and taste. She felt happy and proud when they cooked together. + +One day, mom gave Lily a rose. It was red and pretty and smelled good. Mom said it was a gift for being a good helper. Lily smiled and hugged mom. She put the rose in a vase with water and put it on the table. + +But then, Lily saw a bug on the rose. It was black and had many legs. It crawled on the petals and the stem. Lily was scared of the bug. She ran to mom and said, "Mom, there is a bug on the rose! It is icky and scary!" + +Mom came to the table and saw the bug. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. It is just a ladybug. It is not icky or scary. It is a friendly bug that likes roses. It will not hurt you or the rose. It is just looking for a place to stay." + +Mom picked up the ladybug gently and showed it to Lily. She said, "See, it has spots and wings. It is very cute and small. It can fly away if it wants to. It is not a bad bug. It is a good bug." + +Lily looked at the ladybug. She saw its spots and wings. She saw it move its head and legs. She thought it was a little cute and a little funny. She was not scared anymore. She said, "Okay, mom. I am sorry, ladybug. You can stay on the rose if you like. You are a good bug." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's very nice of you, Lily. You are a good girl. You are brave and kind. You can cook with me again tomorrow. We will make something special for you and the ladybug." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you and I love cooking with you. And I love the rose and the ladybug. They are pretty and friendly. I feel happy and safe." +Mia was sad. She did not like the gloomy day. The sky was gray and the rain was cold. She wanted to play outside with her friends, but they could not come. She looked out the window and sighed. + +"Mommy, can I have a hug?" she asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. Come here." Mommy said. She opened her arms and Mia ran to her. Mommy hugged her tight and kissed her head. "I know you are sad, but the rain will stop soon. Then you can play outside again." + +"Really?" Mia asked. + +"Really. And you know what? We can do something fun inside while we wait. Do you want to bake some cookies with me?" Mommy asked. + +"Yes, please!" Mia said. She smiled and clapped her hands. She loved cookies. They were yummy and warm. + +Mommy and Mia went to the kitchen. They put on aprons and washed their hands. They took out the flour, the sugar, the butter, and the chocolate chips. They mixed them in a big bowl. They made little balls of dough and put them on a tray. They put the tray in the oven. + +Mia watched the cookies bake. She smelled the chocolate and the butter. She felt happy. She hugged Mommy again. + +"Thank you, Mommy. You are the best." She said. + +"You are welcome, Mia. You are the best, too." Mommy said. They smiled at each other. + +The oven beeped. The cookies were ready. Mommy took them out and put them on a rack. They waited for them to cool down. + +Mia took a step closer to the rack. She reached for a cookie. It looked so good. + +"Careful, Mia. They are still hot. Don't burn yourself." Mommy said. + +"Okay, Mommy. I will wait." Mia said. She took a step back. She was patient. + +The cookies cooled down. Mommy and Mia each took one. They bit into them. They were soft and chewy and sweet. They were delicious. + +"Mmm, these are the best cookies ever." Mia said. + +"I'm glad you like them, Mia. You helped me make them. You are a great helper." Mommy said. + +"Thank you, Mommy. You are a great baker." Mia said. + +They ate more cookies. They drank some milk. They laughed and talked. They had fun. + +The rain stopped. The sun came out. The sky was blue. Mia looked out the window and saw a rainbow. + +"Look, Mommy. A rainbow. It's so pretty." Mia said. + +"It is, Mia. It's a sign of hope and joy. Do you want to go outside and play now?" Mommy asked. + +"Yes, Mommy. Let's go." Mia said. + +They put on their shoes and coats. They took some cookies with them. They went outside. They saw their friends. They played and shared and hugged. + +Mia was happy. She liked the sunny day. She liked the cookies. She liked her friends. She liked her mommy. + +She hugged her mommy again. + +"I love you, Mommy." She said. + +"I love you, Mia." Mommy said. + +They smiled and looked at the rainbow. It was a good day. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a magic wand in their attic. It was shiny and had a star on the end. They wondered what it could do. + +"Let's try it on the teddy bear," Lily said. She pointed the wand at the bear and said, "Shrink, shrink, shrink!" The bear became very small, like a mouse. Lily and Ben laughed and clapped their hands. + +"Wow, this wand is powerful!" Ben said. He wanted to try it too. He saw a book on the shelf. It was a big book with many words. It was their grandpa's book of wisdom. He liked to read it and tell them stories. Ben thought it would be funny to make the book smaller. He pointed the wand at the book and said, "Shrink, shrink, shrink!" The book became very small, like a coin. Ben and Lily giggled and picked it up. + +But then they heard a voice. It was their grandpa. He was coming up the stairs. He wanted to read his book of wisdom. He loved his book very much. He always said, "This book is my treasure. It teaches me many things. It makes me happy and smart." + +Lily and Ben were scared. They knew they had done something bad. They tried to hide the book and the wand. But it was too late. Grandpa saw them. He saw the tiny book and the tiny bear. He saw the wand. He was angry and sad. + +"What have you done?" he asked. "You have used my magic wand without permission. You have shrunk my book of wisdom and your teddy bear. You have been naughty and foolish." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They wanted to make things right. They asked grandpa to forgive them. They asked him to help them fix the book and the bear. + +Grandpa sighed. He was not happy, but he loved his grandchildren. He took the wand and said, "Grow, grow, grow!" The book and the bear became big again. He gave them back to Lily and Ben. He hugged them and said, "I forgive you. But you must promise me to never touch the wand again. It is not a toy. It is a tool. It can do good things and bad things. It can make things bigger or smaller. But it cannot change what is inside. The book of wisdom is not wise because it is big. It is wise because it has good words. The teddy bear is not cuddly because it is small. It is cuddly because it has soft fur. You are not powerful because you have the wand. You are powerful because you have a heart and a mind. Use them well. Learn from your mistakes. Be kind and smart. That is the real magic." +Tommy and his mom went to the doctor because Tommy had a sore ear. He did not like the doctor. The doctor was hairy and had a big needle. Tommy was scared of the needle. + +"Hello, Tommy," the doctor said. "I'm going to look at your ear and give you some medicine. It will make you feel better." + +"No, no, no!" Tommy cried. He did not want the medicine. He hid behind his mom and frowns. He did not want the doctor to touch him. + +"Tommy, you have to be patient," his mom said. "The doctor is trying to help you. It will only hurt a little bit. You are a brave boy, right?" + +Tommy shook his head. He was not brave. He was angry and sad. He did not trust the doctor. He did not want to be patient. + +The doctor sighed. He was tired of Tommy's fuss. He grabbed Tommy's arm and pulled him to the table. He stuck the needle in Tommy's ear. Tommy screamed and kicked. He felt a sharp pain in his ear. He saw blood on the needle. + +"Oops," the doctor said. "I made a mistake. I poked the wrong place. Now you have a bigger problem. You need to go to the hospital." + +Tommy and his mom were shocked. They did not know what to do. They were scared and mad. They wished they never came to the doctor. The doctor was a bad doctor. He hurt Tommy more than he helped him. Tommy wished he could go home and forget everything. But he could not. He had to go to the hospital and get more needles. He hated needles. He hated the doctor. He hated everything. The end. +Lily was a nosy girl. She liked to look at other people's things and touch them. She did not ask if she could do that. She thought it was fun to see what they had. + +One day, she saw a big hook on the wall of her neighbor's house. She wondered what it was for. She climbed over the fence and went to the hook. She pulled on it and it came off the wall. She was happy. She wanted to take it home. + +But then she heard a loud bark. It was the neighbor's dog. He was angry. He saw Lily with the hook. He ran to her and bit her leg. Lily screamed. She dropped the hook and ran away. The dog chased her until she got to her house. + +Lily's mom saw her and was worried. She saw the bite on her leg. She asked her what happened. Lily told her the truth. She said she was nosy and took the hook. She said she was sorry. + +Lily's mom hugged her and said she was glad she was honest. She said she had to take her to the doctor. She said she also had to say sorry to the neighbor and the dog. She said being nosy was not good. She said she had to respect other people's things. + +Lily learned her lesson. She said sorry to the neighbor and the dog. She gave back the hook. She was not nosy anymore. She asked before she looked or touched. She was happy and so were the others. +Lily liked to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. She did not like the spider that lived in the shed. The spider was big and black and grumpy. It always made a scary noise when Lily came near. + +One day, Lily found a big stick in the garden. She had an idea. She wanted to split the spider's web with the stick. She thought that would make the spider go away. She ran to the shed with the stick. She did not see her brother Max behind her. + +Lily reached the shed and saw the spider's web. It was shiny and sticky. She lifted the stick and hit the web. The web broke and the spider fell down. Lily was happy. She laughed and said, "Bye-bye, spider!" + +But the spider was not happy. It was angry and scared. It made a loud noise and crawled up the stick. It wanted to bite Lily. Lily saw the spider and screamed. She dropped the stick and ran away. + +Max saw everything. He was not scared of the spider. He liked the spider. He thought it was cool and smart. He picked up the stick and the spider. He said, "Don't worry, spider. I will fix your web. Lily is mean. She should not split your web." He took the spider and the stick to the shed. He helped the spider make a new web. The spider was happy. It made a soft noise and spun a thank you in the web. Max smiled and said, "You're welcome, spider. You are my friend." +Sara liked to be organized. She had a place for everything in her room. She put her toys in the toy box, her books on the shelf, and her clothes in the closet. She did not like messes. + +One day, Sara's little brother Tom came to her room. He wanted to play with her toys. He took them out of the toy box and threw them on the floor. He opened her books and ripped the pages. He pulled her clothes out of the closet and put them on his head. + +Sara was very angry. She shouted at Tom and told him to go away. She started to pick up her toys and put them back in the toy box. She tried to fix her books and put them back on the shelf. She took her clothes off Tom's head and put them back in the closet. + +Tom felt sorry. He saw that Sara was sad and mad. He wanted to help her. He picked up a toy and gave it to Sara. He said he was sorry. He asked her to forgive him. + +Sara looked at Tom. She saw that he was sorry. She decided to forgive him. She gave him a hug and thanked him for helping her. She wiped a tear from her eye and smiled. She said they could play together, but they had to be careful and organized. Tom agreed. They played nicely and had fun. Sara was happy. +Tom and Mia were playing with their toy guns in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were cowboys and bandits, and shoot at each other with loud noises. + +"Bang, bang, bang! I got you, Mia!" Tom shouted, pointing his gun at his sister. + +"No, you did not! I dodged your bullets, Tom!" Mia argued, hiding behind a tree. + +"Yes, I did! You are a bad bandit, and I am a good cowboy!" Tom insisted, running after her. + +They chased each other around the yard, shooting and dodging, until they heard their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Tom, Mia, come inside! It's time to eat!" Mom said from the kitchen. + +"Aw, mom, can we play a little more?" Tom asked, feeling impatient. He wanted to catch Mia and win the game. + +"No, you can't. You need to eat your food and rest. You can play again later." Mom said firmly. + +Tom and Mia put down their toy guns and walked inside. They were hungry and tired, but they still had fun. + +"Maybe after lunch, we can make a wish and get real guns!" Tom whispered to Mia. + +Mia smiled and nodded. She liked to make wishes, too. She hoped their wish would come true. +Lily was hungry. She wanted a snack. She went to the kitchen and opened the freezer. She saw a big bag of frozen grapes. She liked frozen grapes. They were cold and sweet and crunchy. She took some out and put them in a bowl. + +She went to the living room and sat on the couch. She turned on the TV and found her favorite show. It was about a fancy princess who lived in a castle. She wore pretty dresses and had a lot of friends. Lily wanted to be like her. + +She started to chew on the frozen grapes. They made her teeth cold, but she liked it. She chewed and chewed and watched the show. She felt happy. + +But then, she heard a loud noise. It was her brother, Max. He came into the living room and saw her bowl of grapes. He wanted some too. He grabbed the bowl and ran away. He was mean. + +Lily was angry. She got up and chased him. She yelled, "Give me back my grapes! They are mine!" She tried to catch him, but he was faster. He ran to his room and locked the door. He laughed and said, "Too bad, Lily. I have your grapes now. They are yummy!" + +Lily was sad. She wanted her grapes back. She knocked on the door and said, "Please, Max, give me some grapes. I'm hungry. I'll share with you." But Max did not answer. He was busy chewing on the grapes. He did not care about Lily. + +Lily went back to the living room. She saw the TV was still on. The fancy princess was still on the show. She was smiling and dancing and having fun. Lily wished she had a sister like her. A sister who would share and be nice and play with her. She felt lonely. + +She turned off the TV and went to her room. She lay down on her bed and hugged her teddy bear. She hoped Max would give her some grapes later. She closed her eyes and tried to sleep. She dreamed of frozen grapes and fancy princesses. +Jill and Jack love to watch movies with their mom and dad. They like to make popcorn and sit on the couch with a big blanket. Sometimes they pretend they are in a movie theater and act out the scenes. + +One day, they decided to watch a movie about a circus. They saw clowns, animals, and acrobats. They were amazed by the tricks and jokes. They wanted to be like them. + +"Let's perform a circus show for mom and dad!" Jill said. + +"Good idea!" Jack said. "I can be a clown and you can be an acrobat!" + +They went to their room and found some costumes and props. They put on funny hats, wigs, and noses. They took a broom, a ball, and a hoop. They practiced their skills and jokes. + +They invited their mom and dad to the living room. They turned off the lights and put on some music. They announced their show. + +"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Jill and Jack Circus!" Jill said. + +They performed their acts. Jill jumped through the hoop, balanced on the ball, and did a cartwheel. Jack made funny faces, told silly jokes, and tripped over the broom. They made their mom and dad laugh and clap. + +They bowed and thanked their audience. They gave them some popcorn as a treat. + +"That was a perfect show!" their mom said. + +"You are very talented and creative!" their dad said. + +Jill and Jack hugged their mom and dad. They were happy and proud. They decided to watch another movie and dream of more adventures. +Sara was sad. She had to go to her aunt's house for the weekend. She did not like her aunt. Her aunt was weird. She had a lot of cats and she talked to them all the time. She also made Sara eat strange food and wear old clothes. + +"Why do I have to go, Mommy?" Sara asked. + +"Because I have to work, honey. And your aunt is the only one who can take care of you. She loves you very much, you know. Maybe you can have some fun with her and her cats." Mommy said. + +Sara did not think so. She hoped Mommy would come back soon. She packed her bag and got in the car. Mommy drove her to her aunt's house. Sara saw the cats in the window. They looked at her with big eyes. + +"Hello, Sara!" Her aunt said. She opened the door and hugged Sara. Sara felt the cats' fur on her aunt's sweater. She did not like it. + +"Hello, Auntie." Sara said. She tried to be polite. + +"Come in, come in. I have a surprise for you." Her aunt said. She took Sara's hand and led her to the living room. There was a big box on the floor. It had a bow on it. + +"What is it?" Sara asked. + +"It's a gift for you, my dear. Go ahead, open it." Her aunt said. + +Sara was curious. She hoped it was something nice. She pulled the bow and lifted the lid. She gasped. Inside the box was a kitten. It was white and fluffy and had blue eyes. It looked at Sara and meowed. + +"It's a kitten!" Sara said. + +"Yes, it is. And it's yours. I got it for you because I know you love animals. And I thought you might like a friend to play with. What do you think?" Her aunt said. + +Sara looked at the kitten. It was so cute and soft. She reached out and touched it. It licked her finger. Sara smiled. She felt a warm feeling in her heart. Maybe her aunt was not so weird after all. Maybe she was nice. And maybe she could have some fun with her and her cats. + +"Thank you, Auntie. I love it. Can I name it?" Sara asked. + +"Of course, you can. What do you want to call it?" Her aunt asked. + +Sara thought for a moment. She had an idea. + +"I want to call it Hope. Because it makes me happy." Sara said. + +Her aunt smiled. She hugged Sara and the kitten. + +"That's a beautiful name, Sara. And I'm happy too. I hope you have a wonderful weekend with me and Hope and the other cats. We'll have so much fun." Her aunt said. + +Sara nodded. She hugged her aunt back. She looked at the kitten. It purred. Sara felt a new hope in her heart. Maybe this weekend would not be so bad after all. Maybe it would be fun. +Lila and Sam are friends. They like to play in the snow. One day, they decide to make an igloo. They roll big balls of snow and stack them together. They leave a hole for the door. + +"Look, we made an igloo!" Lila says. "It is great!" + +"Yes, it is great!" Sam agrees. "Let's go inside and pretend we are Eskimos." + +They crawl inside the igloo and sit on the snow. They pretend they have fur coats and snowshoes. They make animal noises and laugh. + +"Can I show you something?" Lila asks. + +"Sure, what is it?" Sam says. + +Lila takes out a small box from her pocket. She opens it and shows Sam a shiny necklace. It has a snowflake pendant. + +"My mom gave me this for my birthday. She said it is special. Do you like it?" Lila says. + +"It is very pretty. I like it a lot. It looks like the snow outside." Sam says. + +"Thank you. You are a good friend. Do you want to try it on?" Lila says. + +"OK, thank you. You are a good friend too." Sam says. + +Lila puts the necklace around Sam's neck. They smile at each other. They are happy in their igloo. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to make a big tower. They take turns to put one block on top of another. They are having fun. + +But then, Max comes. Max is older and bigger than Lily and Ben. He likes to break things. He sees the tower and says, "That is a silly tower. I can make a better one." He pushes the tower and it falls down. Lily and Ben are sad and angry. + +"Go away, Max!" Lily says. "You are mean and harsh. You cannot play with us." + +Max does not listen. He grabs some blocks and starts to make his own tower. He wants to fill it with many colors and shapes. He thinks he will win the game. + +But Lily and Ben have an idea. They whisper to each other and smile. They wait until Max is busy with his tower. Then, they run to him and tickle him. Max laughs and drops his blocks. His tower falls down too. + +Lily and Ben clap their hands and say, "We win, we win! You lose, you lose!" + +Max stops laughing. He is mad and embarrassed. He runs away and cries. Lily and Ben hug each other and say, "We are friends. We share and help. We make the best towers." They start to build a new tower together. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a doll and Ben has a car. They are having fun until Ben sees a scale on the shelf. He wants to play with it. + +"Can I have the scale, please?" Ben asks Lily. + +"No, it is mine. I got it from grandma. You have your car," Lily says. + +"But I want to see how much my car weighs. Please, let me have it for a little while," Ben begs. + +"No, no, no. It is mine and you can't touch it," Lily says. She holds the scale tightly in her arms. + +Ben gets angry. He tries to grab the scale from Lily. They start to pull and tug on it. They make a lot of noise. + +"Hey, hey, hey. What is going on here?" Mom comes into the living room. She sees Lily and Ben fighting over the scale. + +"Mom, Ben wants to take my scale. He is being mean," Lily says. + +"Mom, Lily won't share her scale. She is being selfish," Ben says. + +Mom sighs. She takes the scale from them and puts it back on the shelf. + +"Listen, you two. The scale is not a toy. It is for measuring things. You can't play with it. And you can't fight over it. You have to share your toys and be nice to each other. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They feel sorry for making Mom upset. + +"OK, then. Why don't you say sorry to each other and give each other a hug?" Mom says. + +Lily and Ben say sorry and hug each other. They go back to playing with their doll and car. They are happy again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big plane in the sky. It was white and shiny and made a loud noise. + +"Wow, look at the plane!" Tom said. "It is so fast and high. I want to be a pilot when I grow up." + +"Me too!" Lily said. "I want to fly to different places and see new things." + +They pretended to be pilots and made zooming sounds with their mouths. They stretched their arms out like wings and ran around the grass. + +But then they saw a man sitting on a bench. He was wearing a suit and a tie and had a briefcase. He looked serious and bored. He was talking on his phone and did not smile. + +"Who is he?" Lily asked. "He does not look happy." + +"Maybe he is a pilot too," Tom said. "But he has to work a lot and does not have time to play." + +They felt sorry for the man. They decided to cheer him up. They ran to him and said hello. They told him they liked his plane and asked him where he was going. + +The man was surprised. He put down his phone and looked at them. He saw their bright eyes and their smiling faces. He felt a warm feeling in his heart. + +"Hello, kids," he said. "You are very kind. I am not a pilot, but I work for a plane company. I am going to a meeting in another city. But I wish I could stay here and play with you." + +He realized he had been working too hard and forgetting to have fun. He thanked Tom and Lily for reminding him of what was important. He gave them each a sticker of a plane and a hug. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They had made a new friend. They learned that being a pilot was not only about flying, but also about being friendly and caring. They waved goodbye to the man and went back to their game. + +The end. +Lily and Sam went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. Lily liked the penguins best. They were black and white and funny. They swam in the water and slid on the ice. + +"Can I feed them?" Lily asked Mom. + +"No, sweetie, we can't feed the animals. They have their own food," Mom said. + +Sam saw a big red button near the penguin pool. He wondered what it did. He was curious and naughty. He pushed the button when no one was looking. + +Suddenly, a loud siren went off. The water in the pool turned to ice. The penguins were frozen. They could not move or swim. They looked scared and sad. + +"What did you do?" Mom shouted at Sam. + +"I pushed the button," Sam said. + +"That was very rude, Sam. You hurt the penguins. You have to say sorry," Dad said. + +Sam felt bad. He did not mean to hurt the penguins. He said sorry to the penguins and to the zookeeper. The zookeeper pressed another button and the ice melted. The penguins were free again. They waddled and splashed happily. + +Lily hugged Sam and said, "It's okay, Sam. You made a mistake. But you learned your lesson. Don't push buttons you don't know." + +Sam nodded and smiled. He learned his lesson. He did not push any more buttons. He enjoyed the rest of the day at the zoo with Lily, Mom, and Dad. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for treasures. One day, they found a shiny jewel in the sand. It was red and sparkly and impressive. + +"Wow, look at this!" Anna said, holding the jewel in her hand. "It's so pretty!" + +"Let me see!" Ben said, reaching for the jewel. "I want to hold it too!" + +"No, it's mine!" Anna said, pulling the jewel away. "I found it first!" + +They started to fight over the jewel. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not see the big dog that was running towards them. The dog saw the jewel and wanted to play with it. It jumped on Anna and Ben and snatched the jewel from their hands. It ran away with the jewel in its mouth. + +"Hey, come back!" Anna and Ben cried, chasing the dog. "That's our jewel!" + +But the dog was too fast and too strong. It ran to a bush and hid under it. It covered the jewel with its paws and growled at anyone who came near. Anna and Ben could not get their jewel back. They felt sad and angry. They had lost their treasure and their fun. They wished they had shared the jewel instead of fighting over it. +Jenny loved to imagine. She liked to pretend she was a princess, a pirate, a doctor, or anything she wanted. She had many toys and books to help her imagine. + +One day, she saw a big calendar on the wall. It had many pictures of different places and animals. She asked her mom, "What is this?" + +Her mom said, "This is a calendar. It shows the days and months of the year. Each month has a different picture. Do you like them?" + +Jenny nodded. She liked the pictures very much. She pointed to one that had a snowy mountain and a penguin. She said, "I want to go there. I want to see the penguin." + +Her mom smiled. She said, "That is Antarctica. It is very far and very cold. Maybe one day you can go there, but not now. You can imagine you are there, though. How would you imagine it?" + +Jenny thought for a moment. She said, "I would imagine I have a big coat and boots and a hat. I would imagine I have a sled and a dog. I would imagine I meet the penguin and we play together. We make snowballs and slide on the ice. We have fun." + +Her mom hugged her. She said, "That sounds wonderful. You have a great imagination, Jenny. You can travel anywhere you want in your mind. Maybe you can draw your imagination on a paper and show me later." + +Jenny agreed. She ran to get her crayons and paper. She was happy. She loved to imagine. +Lily and Ben were going to the park with Mom. They had to choose a coat to wear, because it was cold outside. Lily liked her pink coat with the flowers. Ben liked his blue coat with the cars. They put on their coats and zipped them up. + +"Are you ready?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom!" Lily and Ben said. + +They walked to the park, holding Mom's hands. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They wanted to play with everything. + +"Can we go on the slide first, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey. But be careful, it's high," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben ran to the slide. They climbed the ladder and waited for their turn. Lily went first. She slid down fast and laughed. Ben followed her. He slid down faster and shouted. + +But then, something bad happened. Ben's coat got stuck on the slide. He could not move. He felt helpless. He started to cry. + +"Mom, help!" Ben yelled. + +Mom heard Ben and ran to the slide. She saw his coat was caught on a nail. She pulled the coat gently and freed Ben. + +"Are you okay, sweetie?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom. Thank you," Ben said. + +Mom hugged Ben and checked his coat. There was a small tear on the sleeve. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. Your coat is broken," Mom said. + +"It's okay, Mom. I don't need it. I have you," Ben said. + +Mom smiled and kissed Ben. She wrapped her scarf around him to keep him warm. + +"Let's go to the swing, okay?" Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom. Can Lily come too?" Ben asked. + +"Of course. Lily, do you want to swing with us?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom. I want to swing with you and Ben," Lily said. + +They went to the swing and had fun. They forgot about the coat and the nail. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks. They make towers and houses and bridges. Sometimes they add more blocks to make them bigger and stronger. + +One day, Lily finds a shiny star in her toy box. She shows it to Ben. "Look, Ben, I have a magic star!" she says. "What does it do?" Ben asks. "I don't know. Let's try it with our blocks!" Lily says. + +They put the star on top of their tower. They wait and watch. Nothing happens. "Maybe it is a slow magic star," Lily says. "Maybe we need to add something else," Ben says. He looks around and sees a red scarf. He wraps it around the star and the tower. + +Suddenly, the tower starts to glow. The blocks move and change. They turn into different shapes and colors. The tower grows taller and wider. It looks like a castle. Lily and Ben clap and cheer. "Wow, it is a magic star!" Ben says. "And a magic scarf!" Lily says. + +They run to the castle and knock on the door. A voice says, "Who is there?" Lily and Ben are surprised. They look at each other. "Who are you?" they ask. The door opens and they see a friendly dragon. He smiles and says, "I am the king of the castle. And you are my guests. Come in and play with me!" Lily and Ben are happy. They go inside and play with the dragon and his magic star. They have a lot of fun. +Lily likes to balance on the big rocks in the park. She thinks they are fun and pretty. She can see many colors and shapes on the rocks. She says they are minerals. She learned that word from her mom. + +One day, Lily sees a new rock in the park. It is very big and shiny. It has many minerals on it. Lily wants to balance on it. She runs to the rock and climbs on it. She feels happy and excited. + +But the rock is not steady. It moves when Lily steps on it. Lily loses her balance and falls off the rock. She hurts her knee and cries. Her mom runs to her and hugs her. She says, "Are you okay, Lily? That rock is not safe to balance on. It is not a real rock. It is a metal rock. It is for decoration, not for playing." + +Lily feels sad and sorry. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't know. I just wanted to see the minerals. They are so pretty." Her mom says, "I know, Lily. The minerals are pretty. But they are not real either. They are made of glass and paint. They are not good for you. They can cut you and make you sick." + +Lily says, "Oh, mom. I don't like the metal rock and the glass minerals. They are not fun and pretty. They are bad and scary." Her mom says, "It's okay, Lily. You don't have to like them. You can like the real rocks and the real minerals. They are fun and pretty and good for you. They are part of nature. They are your friends." + +Lily smiles and says, "Yes, mom. I like the real rocks and the real minerals. They are my friends. Can we go and see them?" Her mom says, "Of course, Lily. Let's go and see them. But first, let me put a band-aid on your knee. You are very brave, Lily. You are ready to balance on the real rocks again." +Sara liked to write in her journal every day. She wrote about what she did, what she saw, and what she felt. She used her crayons to draw pictures too. She wanted to improve her writing and drawing skills. + +One day, she took her journal to school to show her teacher. She was proud of her work and hoped her teacher would like it. But when she opened her journal, she saw that her little brother had scribbled all over it. He had used a black marker to make messy lines and dots on her pages. He had also torn some of the pages and crumpled them. + +Sara felt very embarrassed and sad. She wanted to cry and hide her journal. She thought her teacher and her friends would laugh at her. She said in a small voice, "I'm sorry, teacher. My brother ruined my journal. I can't show you my writing and drawing." + +Her teacher smiled and hugged her. She said, "Don't be sorry, Sara. It's not your fault. Your brother was naughty and he should say sorry to you. I can see that you worked hard on your journal and I'm proud of you. You have improved a lot since the beginning of the year. You can write your name, your age, and some words. You can also draw beautiful flowers, animals, and people. You have a lot of talent and creativity. Don't let your brother's scribbles stop you from writing and drawing. You can always start a new journal and keep it in a safe place." + +Sara felt better after hearing her teacher's words. She thanked her teacher and hugged her back. She decided to start a new journal and keep it away from her brother. She also decided to forgive her brother and teach him how to write and draw nicely. She hoped he would improve too. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. + +One day, they decide to have a race with their cars. They each pick a car and line them up at the start. Tim has a red car and Sam has a blue car. They say, "Ready, set, go!" and push their cars along the road. + +Tim's car is fast and goes ahead of Sam's car. Sam tries to catch up, but his car is slower. He sees a bridge made of books and thinks of a plan. He grabs a string and ties it to his car. He throws the other end of the string over the bridge and pulls it hard. + +Tim's car is about to cross the bridge when the string pulls Sam's car up. Sam's car hits Tim's car and they both fall off the bridge. They make a loud noise and a big wreck. The cars are broken and the books are scattered. + +Tim is angry and sad. He says, "Sam, that was not fair! You cheated! You wrecked my car and the bridge!" Sam is sorry and ashamed. He says, "I'm sorry, Tim. I wanted to win, but I did a bad thing. I should not have tied the string to my car. Can you forgive me?" + +Tim looks at Sam and sees his blue car. He remembers that they are friends. He says, "I forgive you, Sam. But you have to promise not to cheat again. And we have to fix the cars and the bridge." Sam nods and says, "I promise, Tim. And I will help you fix them." They hug and smile. They are friends again. +Lily and Ben are playing with paper and scissors. They want to make shapes and animals. Lily cuts a big piece of paper into a circle. She shows it to Ben. + +"Look, I made a sun!" she says. + +"That is good, Lily. Can I make a moon?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, you can. Here is another piece of paper. Be careful with the scissors. They are sharp. You have to cut slowly and gently," Lily says. + +Ben takes the paper and the scissors. He tries to cut a curve, but he cuts too fast and hard. The scissors slip and cut his finger. He drops the paper and the scissors and cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts!" he says. + +Lily hears him and runs to him. She sees the blood on his finger. She is scared, but she remembers what Mommy told her. + +"Don't worry, Ben. I will help you. We have to wash your finger and put a band-aid on it. That will make it safe and stop the bleeding. Come with me to the bathroom," she says. + +She takes his hand and leads him to the bathroom. She turns on the faucet and rinses his finger. She finds a band-aid in the drawer and wraps it around his finger. She gives him a hug and a kiss. + +"There, Ben. You are brave. Does it feel better?" she asks. + +Ben nods and smiles. He feels the band-aid on his finger. He thinks it is cool. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. I like your sun. Can we finish the moon later?" he asks. + +"Of course, Ben. We can finish the moon later. But first, let's put away the scissors. They are not for playing. They are for cutting only when Mommy or Daddy are with us," Lily says. + +They agree and go back to their room. They put the scissors in a high place where they cannot reach them. They play with their paper shapes and animals. They are happy and safe. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, their mom says, "I have to go to the store. You two stay here and behave. Do some yoga or read a book. I will be back soon." + +Lila and Ben nod. They do not want to make mom angry. They go to the living room and find a yoga mat. They try to do some yoga poses, like a dog, a cat, and a tree. They have fun and laugh. + +But then, Ben sees a ball on the shelf. He wants to play with it. He climbs on the couch and reaches for the ball. The shelf is very high. Lila says, "Ben, stop! That is not safe. You will fall and hurt yourself. Mom said to behave." + +Ben does not listen. He grabs the ball and throws it in the air. He tries to catch it, but he misses. The ball hits a lamp and breaks it. The lamp falls on the floor and makes a loud noise. Ben falls off the couch and cries. + +Lila is scared. She runs to Ben and hugs him. She says, "Ben, are you okay? I told you to behave. Now mom will be mad at us. We broke the lamp and made a mess." + +Ben is sorry. He says, "Lila, I am sorry. I was silly. I did not mean to break the lamp. I just wanted to play." + +Lila and Ben hear the door open. It is mom. She sees the broken lamp and the ball. She sees Lila and Ben on the floor. She is very angry. She says, "Lila and Ben, what did you do? I told you to behave. You did not behave. You did a bad thing. You are in big trouble." + +Lila and Ben feel bad. They say, "Mom, we are sorry. We did not behave. We did a bad thing. We are in big trouble." + +Mom says, "You are right. You are in big trouble. You have to clean up the mess and go to your room. No TV, no toys, no snacks for you. You have to think about what you did and how to behave better next time." + +Lila and Ben cry. They clean up the mess and go to their room. They are sad and bored. They wish they had behaved. They wish they had done more yoga. They wish they had not broken the lamp. They wish mom was not angry. They wish they had a good ending. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Lily says. + +They run to the slide. Tom goes first. He sits on the slide. He leans back. He slides down fast. He laughs. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Tom says. + +Lily goes next. She sits on the slide. She leans forward. She slides down fast. She smiles. + +But then, she sees a rock. The rock is on the ground. It is near the slide. Lily does not see the rock. She slides off the slide. She trips on the rock. She falls down. She cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily says. + +Tom hears Lily. He runs to Lily. He sees Lily. She has a cut on her knee. It is red. It hurts. + +"Are you OK, Lily?" Tom says. + +"No, I'm not OK. I tripped on a rock. It made me fall. It made me bleed. It hurts a lot." Lily says. + +Tom feels sorry for Lily. He wants to help Lily. He has an idea. + +"Look, Lily. I have a band-aid. It is in my pocket. It has a star on it. It is shiny. It can make your knee better. Do you want it?" Tom says. + +Lily looks at Tom. She sees the band-aid. It is in Tom's hand. It has a star on it. It is shiny. She likes it. + +"Yes, please. I want it. Thank you, Tom." Lily says. + +Tom gives the band-aid to Lily. He helps Lily put it on her knee. He is gentle. He is kind. + +"There, Lily. Now your knee is better. The band-aid will make it heal. The star will make it shine. You are brave, Lily. You are flexible. You can bend and stretch. You can play again." Tom says. + +Lily feels better. She looks at her knee. She sees the band-aid. She sees the star. She sees Tom. She smiles. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. You are smart. You are helpful. You can slide fast. You can play again, too." Lily says. + +They hug. They are happy. They are friends. They go back to the slide. They slide again. They have fun. They lean, they trip, they are flexible. They are Tom and Lily. +Ben and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, Ben sees a big hole in the fence. He invites Tom to go with him. He says, "Let's see what is on the other side. It looks fun." + +Tom is not sure. He says, "But Mom said we should not go out of the park. It is dangerous." Ben says, "Don't be scared. It is only a little hole. Come on, it will be fun." + +They crawl through the hole. They see a wide road with many cars. They hear loud noises and see bright lights. They think it is fun. They run across the road. They do not look for cars. + +A big car comes fast. It does not see them. It hits them. They fall down. They do not get up. They are hurt. They are not happy. They are not fun. They are sorry. They wish they listened to Mom. +Anna liked to order her toys. She told them what to do and where to go. She did not like to share or play with others. She thought she had power over everything. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. But there was a line of kids waiting for their turn. Anna did not want to wait. She pushed and yelled and tried to go first. + +The other kids did not like Anna. They said she was mean and rude. They did not let her go on the slide. They pushed her back and told her to go away. Anna was angry and sad. She cried and screamed. + +Her mom heard her and came to see what was wrong. She saw Anna being mean to the other kids. She was not happy. She told Anna to stop and say sorry. But Anna did not listen. She was persistent. She wanted to go on the slide. + +Her mom had enough. She grabbed Anna by the hand and took her away from the park. She said Anna was in trouble and could not play with her toys. She said Anna had to learn to be nice and wait for her turn. Anna was very upset. She had no power and no fun. She wished she had listened to her mom. +Ben and Lily were playing in the woods. They liked to pretend they were brave explorers. They found a big tree with a hole in it. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Maybe there is a treasure or a fairy in there," Lily said. + +"Or maybe a monster or a snake," Ben said. + +They crept closer to the hole and peeked inside. It was dark and dusty. They saw something shiny and metal. It was an axe. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. "Maybe someone left it here. Can I touch it?" + +"I don't know, Ben. It looks sharp and heavy. Maybe it is dangerous," Lily said. + +Ben reached out his hand to grab the axe. But then he felt something tickle his nose. He tried to hold it in, but he couldn't. He sneezed very loud. + +"ACHOO!" + +The sneeze echoed in the hole. Suddenly, they heard a growl and a roar. Something furry and angry came out of the hole. It was a bear! + +The bear was very mad. It saw Ben and Lily and the axe. It thought they wanted to hurt it. It bared its teeth and claws and chased them. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Ben shouted. + +They dropped the axe and ran as fast as they could. They ran back to their house and slammed the door. They were very scared and worried. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"I think so, Lily. Are you?" Ben asked. + +They hugged each other and breathed hard. They heard the bear outside, sniffing and snorting. They hoped it would go away soon. + +They learned a lesson that day. They should not touch things that are not theirs. And they should not sneeze in a bear's home. +Lily liked to look at small things with her microscope. She had a microscope from her dad, who was a scientist. She could see bugs, leaves, and hairs very big and clear. She thought they were amazing and beautiful. + +One day, she found a caterpillar in the garden. She wanted to see it with her microscope. She put it in a jar and took it to her room. She put the jar on her desk and turned on her microscope. She was very excited. + +But the caterpillar was not happy. It did not like being in the jar. It wanted to be free and eat leaves. It tried to crawl out of the jar, but it was too tight. It felt scared and angry. + +Lily did not notice the caterpillar's feelings. She took it out of the jar and put it on a slide. She poked it with a pin to make it stay still. She thought it was fun to poke it and see it move. She did not know it hurt the caterpillar. + +The caterpillar felt a lot of pain. It wished Lily would stop poking it. It wished it could go back to the garden. It wished it could become a butterfly. But it could not. It died from the pin and the poking. + +Lily looked at the caterpillar with her microscope. She saw it was not moving anymore. She saw it was not beautiful anymore. She saw it was dead. She felt sad and sorry. She realized she had been mean and cruel. She wished she had not poked the caterpillar. She wished she had let it live. + +The moral of the story is: Do not poke or hurt living things. They have feelings and dreams too. Be kind and gentle to them. They are amazing and beautiful. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play with cars and trucks. One day, they saw a big green truck in the park. It was shiny and had a loud horn. They wanted to play with it. + +"Can we play with your truck?" Tom asked the owner of the truck. The owner was a big man with a hat and a beard. + +"No, you can't. This is my truck. Go away," the owner said. He was mean and angry. + +"But we like your truck. It is so green and cool. Please let us play with it," Sam begged. + +"No, no, no. If you want to play with my truck, you have to pay me. Do you have money?" the owner asked. + +Tom and Sam did not have money. They only had some candy and toys. They offered them to the owner, but he did not want them. + +"Money, money, money. That's what I want. If you don't have money, you can't touch my truck. Now go away, or I will call the police," the owner shouted. + +Tom and Sam were sad and scared. They did not want to make the owner more angry. They turned to leave, but then they saw something. The owner had left his keys in the truck. They had an idea. + +"Let's take his keys and drive his truck. Then he will be sorry," Tom whispered to Sam. + +"OK, let's do it. But we have to be quick and quiet," Sam agreed. + +They sneaked to the truck and grabbed the keys. They climbed inside and started the engine. The truck roared and moved. They were happy and excited. They drove the truck around the park, honking the horn and waving to people. + +"Look at us, we are driving a big green truck. We are so cool," Tom said. + +"Yeah, we are. And we don't have to pay the mean owner. He can't catch us," Sam said. + +But they were wrong. The owner saw them and ran after them. He was very angry and loud. He shouted and cursed. He called the police on his phone. The police came with sirens and lights. They chased the truck and stopped it. They took Tom and Sam out of the truck and put them in a car. They took them to the station. They called their parents. Their parents were very angry and sad. They had to pay a lot of money to the owner and the police. They had to say sorry to the owner and the police. They had to punish Tom and Sam. They took away their candy and toys. They made them stay in their rooms. They did not let them play with cars and trucks for a long time. + +Tom and Sam were very sorry and sad. They wished they had not taken the truck. They wished they had listened to the owner. They wished they had played with their own cars and trucks. They learned a hard lesson. They never did that again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily draws a nice picture of a flower for Ben. She wants to mail it to him, because he lives far away. + +She asks her mom, "Can I mail this to Ben, please?" + +Her mom says, "Sure, honey. That's very nice of you. We can go to the post office tomorrow and mail it." + +Lily is happy. She puts the picture in an envelope and writes Ben's name on it. She puts it on the table and goes to bed. + +But in the night, a bad cat comes into the house. The cat sees the envelope on the table and has an urge to play with it. The cat jumps on the table and tears the envelope with its claws. The picture falls out and the cat rips it into pieces. Then the cat runs away. + +In the morning, Lily wakes up and goes to the table. She sees the envelope and the picture all torn up. She feels very sad and angry. She cries and says, "Bad cat! Bad cat! You ruined my nice picture for Ben!" + +Her mom hears her and comes to see what happened. She sees the mess and hugs Lily. She says, "I'm sorry, honey. The cat was naughty and destroyed your picture. Maybe you can draw another one for Ben." + +But Lily says, "No, I don't want to. It's too late. Ben will never see my nice picture. He will think I don't like him. He will not be my friend anymore." + +She runs to her room and slams the door. She does not want to talk to anyone. She does not want to mail anything ever again. She is very unhappy. The end. +Lily and Ben are twins. They share a bed in their room. One night, Lily wakes up and smells something bad. She nudges Ben and whispers. + +"Lily: Ben, do you smell that? It is smelly. +Ben: What is it? I don't know. +Lily: Maybe it is a monster. Maybe it is under our bed. +Ben: Don't say that. You will scare me. +Lily: Let's look. Maybe we can make it go away." + +Lily and Ben turn on their lamp and peek under their bed. They see a big pile of dirty socks. They forgot to put them in the laundry basket. They giggle and say. + +"Lily: It is not a monster. It is our socks. They are smelly. +Ben: We are silly. We should clean our room. +Lily: Yes, we should. But not now. Now we are sleepy. +Ben: Yes, we are. Let's go back to sleep. +Lily: Okay. Good night, Ben. +Ben: Good night, Lily." + +Lily and Ben turn off their lamp and snuggle in their bed. They are not afraid of the smelly socks. They are happy to have each other. They close their eyes and dream of nice things. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together and make things with paper and crayons. They were very creative. One day, they decided to make a big castle with boxes and tape. They worked hard and had fun. + +"Look at our castle!" Lily said. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben said. "Let's go inside and pretend we are the king and the queen!" + +They crawled inside the castle and sat on some pillows. They put on some crowns and jewels they made. They felt very happy. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was Lily's big brother, Tom. He was angry because they used his boxes and tape. He wanted to break their castle. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Tom shouted. "This is my stuff! Get out of my way!" + +He kicked the castle and made a big hole. He grabbed some boxes and threw them away. He tore some paper and crayons. + +Lily and Ben were scared and sad. They tried to stop him, but he was too strong and mean. + +"Please, Tom, don't do that!" Lily cried. "We worked hard on our castle! We just wanted to play!" + +"I don't care!" Tom said. "You are stupid and annoying! Go away!" + +He pushed them out of the castle and moved it to his room. He locked the door and winked at them. He laughed and said, "This is my castle now! You can't have it!" + +Lily and Ben ran to their mom and told her what happened. They hoped she would help them, but she was busy and tired. She said, "I'm sorry, kids, but you have to share with your brother. He is older and bigger than you. Maybe you can play with something else." + +Lily and Ben felt very sad and angry. They had no castle, no crowns, no jewels, and no fun. They had no best friend, either. They went to their rooms and cried. They wished they had a nice brother who would play with them and be creative. They wished they had a happy ending. +Lily loved to play with yarn. She had many colorful balls of yarn that she used to make things. She made hats, scarves, blankets, and toys for herself and her friends. She was very good at knitting and crocheting. + +One day, she saw a new ball of yarn in the store. It was the most beautiful yarn she had ever seen. It had all the colors of the rainbow and it was very soft and shiny. She wanted it very much, but she did not have enough money to buy it. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said no. She said they had to save money for other things. + +Lily was very sad. She decided to take the yarn anyway, when her mom was not looking. She thought no one would notice. She hid the yarn in her backpack and ran home. She was very excited to make something with it. + +But when she got home, she found out that the yarn was not as nice as she thought. It was very tangled and knotted. It was hard to pull and cut. It made her fingers hurt and her scissors dull. And worst of all, it stained everything it touched. Her backpack, her clothes, her hands, and her face were all covered in rainbow colors. She tried to wipe them off, but they did not come off. + +She heard her mom coming. She was very scared. She knew she had done something bad. She hid under her bed, hoping her mom would not find her. But her mom saw the yarn and the mess. She knew what Lily had done. She was very angry and disappointed. + +She called Lily out of her hiding place. She asked her why she had taken the yarn without paying. Lily did not know what to say. She felt very sorry and ashamed. She started to cry. + +Her mom told her that stealing was wrong. She said that she had to take the yarn back to the store and apologize. She said that she had to work hard to earn the money to pay for the yarn and the damage. She said that she had to learn to be honest and grateful for what she had. + +Lily nodded. She knew her mom was right. She wished she had never taken the yarn. She realized that it was not worth it. She learned her lesson. She hugged her mom and said she was sorry. She said she would never steal again. She said she loved her mom and her colorful balls of yarn. +Tim and Mia were very excited. Today was the day of the big firework show. They had never seen fireworks before. They wanted to see the bright colors and hear the loud noises in the sky. + +They went with their mom and dad to the park. There were many people there. They found a good spot on the grass. They waited for the sun to go down. + +"Mom, when will the fireworks start?" Tim asked. + +"Soon, honey. The people who use the fireworks have to wait for it to be dark enough," Mom said. + +Mia looked at the sky. She saw some stars. She wondered if the fireworks would be bigger than the stars. + +Then, she heard a boom. She saw a red spark fly up in the air. Then, it burst into many smaller sparks. They made a shape like a flower. + +"Wow!" Mia said. + +"That's incredible!" Tim said. + +They clapped their hands. They saw more fireworks. They were blue, green, yellow, and purple. They made different shapes and patterns. They filled the sky with light and sound. + +Tim and Mia smiled. They hugged their mom and dad. They loved the firework show. It was the most incredible thing they had ever seen. +Lily and Tom were bored. They wanted to play, but Mom was busy. She had to cook dinner for Dad. She told them to stay in the living room and not touch anything. + +But Lily and Tom did not listen. They saw a box of matches on the table. They thought it would be fun to make fire. They took some matches and went to the kitchen. They did not see Mom. + +They lit a match and threw it on the floor. It made a small fire. They laughed and clapped. They lit another match and threw it on the stove. It made a big fire. They gasped and ran away. + +Mom smelled the smoke and came to the kitchen. She saw the enormous fire and screamed. She grabbed a fire extinguisher and tried to put out the fire. But it was too late. The fire spread to the curtains and the cabinets. The kitchen was on fire. + +Dad heard the noise and came to the house. He saw the fire and called the firemen. He found Mom and the kids outside. He was angry and scared. He asked them what happened. Mom told him that Lily and Tom played with matches and started the fire. Lily and Tom cried and said they were sorry. + +The firemen came and put out the fire. But the kitchen was ruined. The stove, the table, the chairs, the food, everything was burned. Mom and Dad had to pay a lot of money to fix the kitchen. They had no dinner that night. They had to sleep in a hotel. They were sad and hungry. + +Lily and Tom learned a lesson. They learned that matches are dangerous and not toys. They learned that they should listen to Mom and not touch anything. They learned that playing with fire can have bad consequences. They promised to never play with fire again. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play with their toys, read books, and draw pictures. One day, they had a big fight. Lily wanted to play with Max's new truck, but Max said no. He said it was his and Lily could not touch it. Lily got angry and grabbed the truck. Max got angry and pushed Lily. The truck fell on the floor and broke. Lily and Max both started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the broken truck and the sad children. She asked them what was wrong. Lily and Max both told their side of the story. Mom listened and nodded. She said, "I understand that you both wanted to play with the truck, but you should not fight over it. Fighting hurts your feelings and your toys. You need to say sorry and forgive each other. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They felt sorry for what they did. They said sorry and hugged each other. Mom smiled and said, "That's very good. I'm proud of you. Now, let's see if we can fix the truck. Maybe we can use some glue and tape." She picked up the truck and felt its weight. It was heavy and hard. She said, "This is a very nice truck. Where did you get it, Max?" + +Max said, "Dad gave it to me for my birthday. He said it was special. He said it was like the truck he used to drive when he was young." Mom said, "Wow, that's very cool. Your dad must love you very much. And you must love your dad very much, too." Max nodded and said, "Yes, I do. I love him more than anything." Lily said, "I love my dad, too. He is very funny and kind. He makes me laugh and tells me stories." Mom said, "You both have wonderful dads. And you know what? They both think you are adorable. They are very lucky to have you as their children. And I'm very lucky to have you as my friends." Lily and Max smiled and said, "We love you, Mom. You are the best." Mom hugged them and said, "I love you, too. You are the best, too." They all laughed and went to fix the truck together. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a fat teddy bear that she hugged and kissed. Ben had a fast car that he zoomed around the floor. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. It sounded like a big train. They looked out the window and saw a dark cloud spinning in the sky. It was a tornado! They were scared and ran to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, there's a tornado!" they cried. + +Mom was in the kitchen. She heard the noise and saw the tornado too. She quickly grabbed Lily and Ben and took them to the basement. She told them to stay close to her and not to be afraid. + +The tornado came closer and closer to their house. It was very strong and angry. It tore the roof and the walls and the windows. It threw things around and made a big mess. Lily and Ben heard the crashing and banging. They hugged their mom and their toys. + +After a while, the noise stopped. The tornado was gone. Mom said it was safe to go upstairs. They walked carefully and saw the damage. Their house was broken and dirty. Some of their toys were gone or ruined. Lily saw her fat teddy bear. It had a big tear in its belly. She felt sad and cried. + +"It's okay, Lily," Ben said. "We can fix your teddy bear. I have some thread and a needle. We can sew it together. It will be good as new." + +"Really?" Lily asked. + +"Really," Ben said. He took the teddy bear and the thread and the needle. He started to sew the tear. Lily watched him and smiled. She was glad to have a brother like Ben. They hugged each other and their mom. They were happy to be safe and together. +Lily had a furry toy cat that she loved very much. She named it Fluffy and took it everywhere with her. She hugged it, fed it, and played with it every day. + +One day, Lily and Fluffy went to the park with her mom and dad. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. Lily put Fluffy on a bench while she ran to get some water. When she came back, Fluffy was gone! + +Lily looked everywhere for Fluffy. She asked her mom and dad, but they did not see Fluffy. She asked the other kids, but they did not see Fluffy. She asked the birds, the squirrels, and the flowers, but they did not see Fluffy. Lily felt very sad and scared. Where did Fluffy go? Did Fluffy disappear? + +Lily started to cry. She missed Fluffy so much. She wanted to hug Fluffy and say sorry for leaving him alone. She wished Fluffy would come back. + +Then, she heard a soft meow. She looked up and saw Fluffy on a tree branch. Fluffy had climbed up the tree to chase a butterfly. Fluffy saw Lily and jumped down. Lily ran to Fluffy and hugged him. She was so happy to see Fluffy. Fluffy was happy to see Lily too. He licked her face and purred. + +Lily and Fluffy went back to the bench. Lily gave Fluffy some water and a cookie. She told Fluffy she loved him and would never leave him again. Fluffy nodded and snuggled with Lily. They both smiled. They were best friends. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Tim sees a new book on the shelf. It has many colors and pictures. He wants to look at it. + +"Can I have the book, please?" he asks Sue. + +"No, it is mine. Mom gave it to me. You have your own books," Sue says. + +"But I want to see it. Just for a little bit. Please, Sue," Tim begs. + +"No, no, no. Go away, Tim. It is mine, mine, mine," Sue shouts. + +Tim is sad and angry. He tries to grab the book from Sue. Sue holds it tight. They pull and tug. They resist each other. The book rips. Sue cries. Tim cries. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees the ripped book and the crying children. She is very mad. + +"What did you do? Why did you rip the book? That was a gift from your aunt. She wanted to teach you about animals and plants. How could you be so mean and selfish?" she scolds. + +Tim and Sue are sorry. They say they are sorry. But Mom does not listen. She takes away all their toys and books. She sends them to their rooms. She says they cannot play together for a week. + +Tim and Sue are hurt. They feel bad. They wish they had shared the book. They wish they had been nice to each other. They wish Mom was not so mad. They wish they had a good ending. But they do not. They have a bad ending. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big box in the park. It is empty and cheap. No one wants it. + +"Let's imagine this is a spaceship!" Tom says. He climbs inside the box. "We can go to the moon and see the stars!" + +Mia likes the idea. She joins Tom in the box. She draws a circle on the side of the box. "This is the window. We can look outside and see the moon and the stars!" + +They pretend to fly the box to the moon. They make noises like a rocket. They count down from ten to one. They say "blast off!" + +They have fun in the box. They imagine they see aliens and planets. They talk to each other and laugh. + +They play until it is dark. Then they hear their moms calling them. They get out of the box and run to their moms. They hug them and tell them about their adventure. + +"We went to the moon in a spaceship!" Tom says. + +"We saw the moon and the stars!" Mia says. + +Their moms smile and listen. They are happy that Tom and Mia have such a good imagination. They take them home and tuck them in bed. They kiss them good night and turn off the light. + +Tom and Mia close their eyes and dream of the moon and the stars. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily was a daughter who liked to step on the grass. She liked how it felt under her feet and how it made a soft sound. She also liked to look for bugs and flowers in the grass. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They found a nice spot under a big tree and put a blanket on the ground. Lily wanted to step on the grass around the tree, but her mom said, "No, Lily, stay on the blanket. The grass here is not fine. It has thorns and ants that can hurt you." + +Lily was sad and angry. She did not want to stay on the blanket. She wanted to step on the grass and have fun. She said, "But mom, I want to step on the grass. It is fine. It is green and soft and pretty. Please, mom, let me step on the grass." + +Her mom shook her head and said, "No, Lily, I said no. The grass here is not fine. It has thorns and ants that can hurt you. You can step on the grass at home or at another park, but not here. Here, you have to stay on the blanket and play with your toys or read a book." + +Lily did not listen to her mom. She waited until her mom and dad were busy talking and then she ran off the blanket and stepped on the grass. She felt happy and free. She did not see the thorns and ants. She only saw the bugs and flowers. + +But then, she felt a sharp pain in her foot. She looked down and saw a big red ant biting her toe. She screamed and cried. Her mom and dad heard her and ran to her. They picked her up and took her back to the blanket. They checked her foot and saw the ant bite. They put some cream on it and gave her a hug. They said, "Lily, we told you not to step on the grass. The grass here is not fine. It has thorns and ants that can hurt you. Why did you not listen to us?" + +Lily felt sorry and ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, mom and dad. I wanted to step on the grass and have fun. I did not think the grass was not fine. I did not see the thorns and ants. I only saw the bugs and flowers. I'm sorry, mom and dad. I love you." + +Her mom and dad said, "We love you too, Lily. We know you wanted to have fun, but you have to listen to us. We only want to keep you safe and happy. Next time, we will go to a park where the grass is fine and you can step on it as much as you want. But for now, you have to stay on the blanket and rest your foot. OK?" + +Lily nodded and said, "OK, mom and dad. Thank you for taking care of me. I will listen to you next time. I promise." She snuggled with her mom and dad on the blanket and felt better. She learned her lesson and never stepped on the grass that was not fine again. +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play with cars and blocks. One day, Sam sees a new car in Tom's room. It is red and shiny, and it has a strip of yellow on the side. + +"Wow, Tom, your car is so cool!" Sam says. "Can I play with it?" + +Tom shakes his head. "No, Sam, this is my car. I own it. You can't touch it." + +Sam feels sad. He wants to play with the car too. He thinks Tom is being bad. He says, "But we always share our toys. Why can't you share your car?" + +Tom says, "Because this car is special. My dad gave it to me for my birthday. It is not for sharing. It is only for me." + +Sam gets angry. He thinks Tom is being selfish. He says, "Fine, then I don't want to play with you. You are not a good friend." + +He grabs his own car and runs out of the room. He slams the door behind him. He hears Tom cry. + +Sam feels sorry. He knows he hurt Tom's feelings. He thinks maybe he was too harsh. He goes back to the room and knocks on the door. + +"Tom, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to yell at you. Can we be friends again?" + +Tom opens the door. He has tears in his eyes. He says, "I'm sorry too, Sam. I was wrong to be greedy. You can play with my car if you want. It is more fun to share." + +Sam smiles. He says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend." + +They hug and make up. They play with the cars and the blocks. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toy boat. They put it in the bathtub and make it sail. They pretend they are pirates and look for treasure. + +One day, Tom finds a telephone in the closet. He thinks it is a treasure. He takes it to the bathtub and puts it in the boat. He says, "Look, Mia, I found a treasure! It is a telephone. We can talk to other pirates with it." + +Mia is angry. She says, "No, Tom, that is not a treasure. That is Mom's telephone. She needs it to call Grandma. You cannot put it in the water. It will break." + +Tom does not listen. He says, "It is my treasure. I found it. I want to play with it. It is fun." + +Mia tries to take the telephone from Tom. They pull and tug. The boat tips over. The telephone falls in the water. It makes a loud noise. It stops working. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the bathroom. She sees the telephone in the water. She is very mad. She says, "Tom and Mia, what did you do? You broke my telephone. That was very bad. You cannot play with the boat anymore. You have to go to your room." + +Tom and Mia are sad. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not mean to break your telephone. We just wanted to play." + +Mom says, "I know you wanted to play, but you have to be careful. You have to ask before you take things. You have to respect other people's things. You have to learn from your mistake. Now go to your room and think about what you did." + +Tom and Mia go to their room. They feel bad. They wish they did not break the telephone. They wish they did not make Mom mad. They wish they could play with the boat again. They hug each other and say, "We are sorry. We love you." +Lily was restless. She wanted to play outside, but it was raining. She looked at her toys, but they seemed boring. She looked at her mom, who was busy in the kitchen. She smelled something good. + +"Mom, what are you making?" Lily asked. + +"I'm making a cake, Lily. It's for your dad's birthday. Do you want to help me?" Mom said. + +Lily nodded. She liked cake. She liked helping mom. She climbed on a stool and watched mom mix the batter. Mom gave her a spoon to lick. + +"Yum, this is sweet. Can I have more?" Lily said. + +"Maybe later, Lily. We have to put the batter in the oven first. The oven is very hot, so be careful. Don't touch it, okay?" Mom said. + +Lily nodded. She watched mom open the oven and slide the pan inside. She saw the fire inside the oven. She felt the heat on her face. + +"Mom, why is there fire in the oven?" Lily asked. + +"The fire makes the oven hot, Lily. The heat makes the batter rise and become a cake. It's like magic, but it's science. Do you know what science is?" Mom said. + +Lily shook her head. She didn't know what science was. She only knew that fire was dangerous and hot. + +"Science is a way of learning about the world, Lily. It helps us understand how things work and how to improve them. Do you know what improve means?" Mom said. + +Lily thought for a moment. She remembered when she learned how to ride a bike. She was scared at first, but then she got better and faster. She smiled. + +"Improve means to get better, right?" Lily said. + +"That's right, Lily. You're very smart. You improved your bike skills. And I improved my cake recipe. I added some chocolate chips and nuts. Do you like chocolate chips and nuts?" Mom said. + +Lily nodded. She loved chocolate chips and nuts. She wondered how the cake would taste. She hoped it would be delicious. + +"Mom, when will the cake be ready?" Lily asked. + +"Soon, Lily. We have to wait for the timer to ring. Then we can take the cake out of the oven and let it cool. Then we can decorate it with frosting and candles. Then we can surprise dad and sing happy birthday. Won't that be fun?" Mom said. + +Lily nodded. She felt less restless. She felt excited. She wanted to see dad's face when he saw the cake. She wanted to hear him say thank you and give her a hug. She wanted to share the cake with him and mom. She decided to wait patiently for the timer to ring. She decided to help mom clean the dishes. She decided to improve her mood. She decided to be happy. +Lily loved to dance. She danced in the morning, she danced in the afternoon, and she danced at night. She danced with her dolls, she danced with her dog, and she danced with her mom and dad. Dancing made her happy. + +One day, Lily went to the veterinarian with her dog, Max. Max was sick and needed a check-up. Lily was sad and scared. She did not like to see Max in pain. She hugged him and told him everything would be okay. + +The veterinarian was very nice and gentle. She looked at Max's ears, eyes, nose, and mouth. She listened to his heart and lungs. She gave him a shot and some medicine. She told Lily that Max would feel better soon. She also gave Lily a sticker and a lollipop. + +Lily smiled and thanked the veterinarian. She was glad that Max was in good hands. She decided to share her lollipop with Max. She also decided to dance for him. She danced around the room, making funny faces and noises. She danced to cheer him up and to show him her love. + +Max wagged his tail and licked her face. He felt a little better already. He loved Lily and her dancing. He thought she was perfect. +Lily and Tom were playing in the yard after dinner. They liked to pretend they were explorers, looking for treasure and animals. They had a flashlight and a whistle, and they wore white hats to protect them from the sun. + +"Look, Lily, I found a big rock!" Tom said, pointing to a gray lump in the grass. "Maybe there is something shiny inside." + +"Let's see!" Lily said, running over to him. She took the flashlight and shone it on the rock. "It looks boring. Just dirt and bugs." + +Tom frowned. He wanted to find something cool. He picked up the rock and threw it away. It landed with a loud thud. + +Suddenly, they heard a growl from behind a bush. They saw two yellow eyes and a black nose. It was a bear! + +Lily and Tom were very scared. They dropped the flashlight and the whistle and ran back to the house. They screamed for their mom and dad. + +The bear came out of the bush and sniffed the rock. It was not interested in dirt and bugs. It saw the flashlight and the whistle. It picked them up with its paws and tried to bite them. They made funny noises and lights. The bear liked them. It started to whistle and play with the flashlight. It wore the white hats on its ears. It looked very silly. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play outside with their red caps. One day, they see a big hill with many flowers. They want to go up the hill and pick some flowers. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go!" Ben says. + +"OK, Ben, but we have to be careful. Mommy said we have to behave and not go too far," Lily says. + +They run up the hill, holding their caps. They see yellow, blue, and pink flowers. They smell sweet and look pretty. They pick some flowers and put them in their caps. + +"Look, Ben, I have a light blue flower. It matches my eyes," Lily says. + +"Wow, Lily, you are right. And I have a light yellow flower. It matches my hair," Ben says. + +They are happy and smile. They put their caps on their heads and look at each other. They look funny with flowers on their caps. They laugh and hug. + +"Ben and Lily, time to come back!" Mommy calls from the house. + +"OK, Mommy, we are coming!" Ben and Lily say. + +They run down the hill, holding their caps. They are careful not to drop their flowers. They show Mommy their caps and flowers. + +"Mommy, look what we found!" Ben and Lily say. + +Mommy smiles and hugs them. She says, "You are very good children. You behaved and you found beautiful flowers. I love you and your caps." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to spin on the round thing that went fast. They spun and spun until they felt dizzy and fell on the grass. + +"Look, Ben!" Lily said, pointing at something shiny. "What is that?" + +Ben got up and walked to where Lily was. He saw a small rock that had many colors. It sparkled in the sun. + +"Maybe it is a mineral," Ben said. "I learned that word in school. Minerals are things that come from the ground and have different shapes and colors." + +"Can we keep it?" Lily asked. "It is so pretty." + +Ben nodded. He picked up the mineral and put it in his pocket. He and Lily ran back to the round thing and spun some more. + +They did not know that the mineral was not a normal rock. It was a mysterious mineral that had a secret power. It could make wishes come true. But only if you said the right words. And the right words were very hard to find. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One day, they saw a big oven in the kitchen. They wondered what was inside. They opened the oven door and saw a cake. It smelled good and looked yummy. + +"Let's eat some cake!" Tim said. + +"No, we can't. Mom said we have to wait for dinner. She will be angry if we touch the cake." Lily said. + +But Tim did not listen. He reached for the cake and took a big bite. He smiled and said, "Mmm, this is delicious. You should try some too." + +Lily shook her head. She knew it was wrong to eat the cake. She closed the oven door and said, "No, thank you. I don't want to make Mom sad. Come on, let's go play with our toys." + +Tim followed Lily, but he still wanted more cake. He thought, "Maybe I can eat some more when Lily is not looking. She won't notice if I take a little bit." + +Later, when Lily was busy with her dolls, Tim sneaked back to the kitchen. He opened the oven door again and saw the cake. But this time, something was different. The cake was smaller. It looked like someone had eaten half of it. Tim was confused. He wondered who had eaten the cake. He did not see anyone else in the kitchen. + +Then he heard a voice behind him. It was Mom. She had a frown on her face and a spoon in her hand. She said, "Tim, what are you doing? Did you eat the cake?" + +Tim was scared. He tried to hide the cake crumbs on his mouth. He said, "No, Mom, I did not eat the cake. The cake disappeared. It was here, and then it was gone. I don't know what happened." + +Mom did not believe Tim. She saw the cake crumbs on his mouth and on the oven. She said, "Tim, don't lie to me. I know you ate the cake. You were very naughty. You did not listen to me. You did not share with your sister. You did not tell the truth. You made me very disappointed." + +Tim felt bad. He knew he had done wrong. He wished he had not eaten the cake. He wished he had listened to Lily. He wished he had told the truth. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I ate the cake. I was greedy and selfish and dishonest. I won't do it again. Please forgive me." + +Mom was still angry, but she also loved Tim. She said, "Tim, I forgive you, but you have to learn from your mistake. You have to be obedient and generous and honest. You have to respect me and your sister. You have to say sorry to Lily too. And you have to go to bed without dessert tonight. That is your punishment." + +Tim nodded. He said, "Okay, Mom. I understand. I will do better next time. I love you, Mom." + +Mom hugged Tim and said, "I love you too, Tim. But don't ever eat the cake from the oven again. It is not good for you. It will make you sick and bald." + +Tim gasped. He touched his hair and said, "Bald? Really?" + +Mom smiled and said, "No, not really. I was just joking. But it could happen. You never know." + +Tim laughed and said, "Okay, Mom. I won't eat the cake from the oven again. I promise." + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the children to be obedient, generous, honest, respectful and to learn from their mistakes. It also shows the consequences of being greedy, selfish and dishonest. It also uses humor to make the story more engaging and memorable. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the garden. They have a case with many seeds. They want to grow flowers. + +They dig holes in the dirt. They put seeds in the holes. They cover the seeds with dirt. They water the seeds with a can. + +"Will the flowers grow soon?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know," Tom says. "We have to wait and see." + +They wait and wait. They check the dirt every day. One day, they see something green. It is a stem. It comes out of the dirt. + +"Look, Lily, look!" Tom shouts. "The seeds are growing!" + +Lily runs to see. She is happy. She claps her hands. + +"Wow, Tom, wow!" Lily says. "The seeds are smart. They know how to grow!" + +They hug each other. They are proud. They can't wait to see the flowers. They hope they will be pretty and colorful. They love to grow flowers. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a big basket with many apples. Lily said, "Let's pick some apples for Mommy. She will be happy." + +Tom nodded and ran to the basket. He grabbed an apple and tried to bite it. But it was dirty and bitter. He made a face and spat it out. "Yuck! This apple is bad!" + +Lily laughed and said, "Silly Tom! You have to polish the apple first. Look, I have a cloth. You rub the apple with the cloth and it will be shiny and sweet." + +Tom took the cloth and polished his apple. He saw it become red and bright. He took a bite and smiled. "Mmm! This apple is good!" + +Lily and Tom picked more apples and polished them. They filled the basket with shiny apples. They carried the basket to the house. Mommy saw them and hugged them. "Wow! You brought me a basket of apples! That is very important for making a pie. Thank you, Lily and Tom. You are very helpful and kind." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, Lily has a new sweater. It is pink and soft. She shows it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I have a new sweater. Do you like it?" Lily asks. + +Ben nods. He likes Lily's sweater. It is pretty and warm. He touches it with his hand. + +"It is nice, Lily. Where did you get it?" Ben asks. + +Lily smiles. She is happy that Ben likes her sweater. + +"My mom made it for me. She is good at making things. She said it is a gift for me because I am a good girl." Lily says. + +Ben thinks that Lily's mom is very nice. He wishes he had a new sweater too. His sweater is old and has a hole. + +"Your mom is very nice, Lily. You are lucky. My sweater is old and has a hole. See?" Ben says and shows Lily his sweater. + +Lily sees the hole in Ben's sweater. She feels sorry for him. She has an idea. + +"Ben, do you want to share my sweater? We can take turns wearing it. Then we both have a new sweater." Lily says. + +Ben is surprised. He looks at Lily. She is very kind. He likes her idea. + +"Really? You want to share your sweater with me? Thank you, Lily. You are a very good friend." Ben says. + +Lily and Ben hug. They are happy. They decide to share Lily's new sweater. They play in the park and have fun. They are the best friends. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. Lily was very fast. She could run faster than Ben and faster than any other kid. She was proud of her speed. She wanted to be the best. + +One day, they saw a big hill in the park. It had a long path that went down to the bottom. Lily had an idea. She said to Ben, "Let's race down the hill. The first one to reach the bottom is the winner. I bet I can beat you. I am the fastest." + +Ben was not sure. He said, "The hill is very steep. It looks dangerous. Maybe we should not race. Maybe we should play something else." But Lily did not care. She said, "Don't be scared. It will be fun. Come on, let's go." She ran to the top of the hill and waited for Ben. + +Ben followed her. He did not want to lose his friend. He did not want to make her sad. He wanted to be brave. He said, "OK, let's race. But be careful. Don't go too fast." Lily said, "Ready, set, go!" and started to run down the hill. + +Lily was very fast. She ran faster and faster. She felt the wind in her hair. She felt the thrill in her heart. She thought, "I am the best. I am the winner. I am a success." She did not see the rock on the path. She did not see the sharp turn ahead. She did not see the fence at the bottom. + +Ben was not very fast. He ran slower and slower. He felt the fear in his chest. He felt the worry in his mind. He thought, "This is not fun. This is not safe. I wish we did not race." He saw the rock on the path. He saw the sharp turn ahead. He saw the fence at the bottom. + +He shouted, "Lily, stop! Lily, watch out! Lily, there is a fence!" But Lily did not hear him. She did not stop. She did not watch out. She did not see the fence. She hit the fence with a loud crash. She fell to the ground with a soft thud. She did not move. She did not speak. She did not breathe. + +Ben ran to her. He cried, "Lily, Lily, are you OK? Lily, please wake up. Lily, I am sorry." But Lily did not answer. She did not wake up. She did not say sorry. She was gone. Ben was alone. He was not a winner. He was not a success. He was a failure. He wished he had cared. He wished he had played something else. He wished he had been a better friend. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play and learn new things. One day, they go to the park with their moms. There is a big stage in the park. Many people are there to watch a show. + +"Look, Tom, they are going to dance!" Mia says. She likes to dance. She knows some moves. + +"Wow, they are so good!" Tom says. He likes to watch. He counts how many dancers there are. He knows some numbers. + +"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight!" he says. "There are eight dancers!" + +"Can you count higher, Tom?" Mia asks. She wants to learn more numbers. + +"Nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen!" Tom says. He is proud. He learned more numbers at school. + +"That's amazing, Tom!" Mia says. She claps her hands. She wants to dance like the dancers. + +The music starts. The dancers move and jump and spin. They wear colorful clothes. They smile and have fun. Tom and Mia watch and enjoy. They feel happy. + +"Can we dance too, mom?" Mia asks. She looks at her mom. + +"Of course, sweetie, you can dance too," her mom says. She looks at Tom's mom. + +"Shall we join them, Tom?" Tom's mom asks. She likes to dance too. + +"Yes, mom, let's go!" Tom says. He holds his mom's hand. + +Tom and Mia and their moms go to the stage. They join the dancers. They follow their moves. They laugh and have fun. They dance together. + +The end. +Anna liked to play with her shadow. She would make funny shapes with her hands and feet and watch her shadow copy her. She thought her shadow was her friend and she was very creative with it. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a boy playing with his shadow too. He was making his shadow jump and run and dance. Anna wanted to play with him and his shadow, so she walked over and said hello. + +"Hi, I'm Anna. Do you like shadows?" she asked. + +"Hi, I'm Ben. Yes, I love shadows. They are fun and cool," he said. + +"Can I play with you and your shadow?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, you can. Let's make our shadows do silly things together," Ben said. + +They played with their shadows for a long time, making them hug and high-five and spin. They laughed and had a good time. They found out they had a lot in common and became friends. + +Anna was happy she met Ben and his shadow. She learned that shadows can be more fun when you share them with someone else. She also learned that being creative and friendly can help you make new friends. She thanked Ben and his shadow for playing with her and said goodbye. + +She went home with her mom and told her about her new friend and his shadow. Her mom smiled and hugged her. She was proud of her daughter for being creative and friendly. She told her that shadows are a gift from the sun and the moon, and that they can teach us many things. She also told her that friends are a gift from the heart, and that they can make us happy. Anna agreed and said she loved her mom, her shadow, and her new friend. +Lily was a little girl who liked to chew her thumb. She chewed it when she was happy, when she was sad, when she was bored, and when she was sleepy. Her mom and dad told her to stop chewing her thumb, because it was not good for her teeth and her skin. But Lily did not listen. She thought her thumb was yummy and soft. + +One day, Lily went to a fancy party with her mom and dad. She wore a pretty dress and shiny shoes. She saw many people and things at the party. She saw a big cake, a funny clown, a cute dog, and a lot of toys. She wanted to play with everything, but she also wanted to chew her thumb. + +She saw a boy who had a red balloon. She liked the balloon and wanted to have one too. She walked up to the boy and said, "Hi, can I have your balloon?" + +The boy looked at her and said, "No, this is my balloon. You can't have it. And why are you chewing your thumb? That's silly and gross. You should stop it." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like the boy. She did not like his balloon. She did not like the party. She wanted to go home. She ran to her mom and dad and cried. She chewed her thumb harder. + +Her mom and dad hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Don't mind the boy. He was not nice to you. But you know what? We have a surprise for you. We have a gift for you. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She was curious about the gift. She hoped it was something fun and nice. She followed her mom and dad to the car. They opened the trunk and showed her a big box with a bow. They said, "This is for you, Lily. Happy birthday!" + +Lily smiled and clapped her hands. She forgot about the boy and the balloon and the party. She was excited about the gift. She opened the box and saw a beautiful doll. The doll had long hair, a pink dress, and a blue hat. She also had a thumb in her mouth. Lily gasped and said, "Wow, she's like me! She chews her thumb too!" + +Her mom and dad said, "Yes, she does. She's your new friend. You can play with her and talk to her and cuddle with her. But you know what? She also wants to stop chewing her thumb. She wants to have healthy teeth and skin. She wants to be a big girl. Can you help her do that?" + +Lily looked at the doll and then at her thumb. She thought for a moment. She said, "Okay, I'll help her. And I'll help myself too. I'll stop chewing my thumb. I'll be a big girl too." + +Her mom and dad smiled and said, "That's great, Lily. We're proud of you. We love you very much. And we hope you like your gift." + +Lily hugged the doll and said, "I love her very much. And I love you too. Thank you for the gift. It's the best gift ever." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to plant seeds in her garden. One day, she found a delicate seed. It was very special. + +Lily wanted to print a picture of the seed. She took her crayons and drew it on paper. The picture was very pretty. She showed it to her mom and dad. They were happy and proud of her. + +Lily planted the delicate seed in her garden. She took care of it every day. Soon, the seed grew into a beautiful flower. Lily and her family loved the flower. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to draw and print pictures of her friends. She had a toy car that could zoom very fast. Sue was always mild and kind to everyone she met. + +One day, Sue saw a sad boy named Tim. He didn't have any friends to play with. Sue had an idea. She decided to draw a picture of Tim and print it out. Then, she gave the picture to Tim as a gift. Tim was so happy that he smiled and laughed. The two friends played with the zooming toy car together. They had so much fun! + +As time went by, Sue and Tim became best friends. They always shared their toys and played together. Sue's kindness to Tim made him feel loved and happy. The moral of the story is to always be mild and kind to others, because you never know when you might make a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She liked to record her voice with a toy. One day, Lucy found a big book with many spells. She was very happy and wanted to try a spell. + +Lucy was careless and did not read the spell well. She said the spell out loud and something funny happened. Her toy started to talk! It was a big surprise for Lucy. The toy told her that she must be careful with spells. + +Lucy learned that being careless can make things go wrong. She promised to be more careful next time. From that day, Lucy always took her time and did things the right way. And her toy? It stayed with her, reminding her to be careful. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim had a red bike. It had two big wheels and two small wheels. Tim loved to ride his bike. He would pedal fast and go around the park. One day, he saw his friend, Lily, watching him. + +"Hi, Lily!" Tim said, "Do you like my bike?" + +"Yes, Tim!" Lily said, "I like your bike. Can I watch you ride?" + +Tim was happy. He wanted to show Lily how fast he could pedal. So, he got on his bike and started to ride. But, he forgot to check his shoelaces. His shoelace got stuck in the pedal. Tim fell off his bike. + +Tim was embarrassed. He did not want Lily to see him fall. But Lily was a good friend. She helped Tim get up and said, "It's okay, Tim. Everyone falls sometimes. Let's fix your shoelace and try again." + +Tim smiled. He knew Lily was right. He fixed his shoelace and got back on his bike. This time, he pedaled fast and did not fall. Tim and Lily were happy and played together all day. +One day, a little ant was walking in the park. The ant was looking for food to take back to his family. He saw a big apple on the ground. The ant tried to push the apple, but it was too heavy. The ant felt frustrated. + +A kind bird saw the ant and asked, "Why are you frustrated, little ant?" The ant said, "I want to take this apple to my family, but it is too heavy for me." The bird thought for a moment and then said, "I can help you!" + +The bird picked up the apple in her beak and flew to the ant's home. The ant was very happy and said, "Thank you, kind bird!" The bird just gave a little shrug and said, "You're welcome! We all need help sometimes." + +From that day on, the ant and the bird became good friends. They played together in the park and helped each other when they needed it. The ant learned that it was okay to ask for help, and the bird learned that helping others made her feel good too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to add things. She would add rocks, sticks, and even leaves. One day, Sally found a stubborn root in her yard. She wanted to add it to her collection. + +Sally tried to pull the root out, but it was very stubborn. She pulled and pulled, but it would not move. Sally did not give up. She thought of a plan to get the root out. She went to her dad and asked for help. + +Together, Sally and her dad dug around the stubborn root. They worked hard and finally, the root came out. Sally was so happy. She added the root to her collection and showed it to all her friends. They all thought it was very cool. +Once upon a time, there was a unique raven who loved to fly high in the sky. One sunny day, as the raven was flying, he saw a little girl named Lily playing in her yard. + +"Hi, raven!" said Lily. "Do you want to play with me?" The raven flew down to play with her. They had so much fun together. They played catch, and the raven would fly high to catch the ball. + +Then, as they were playing, the raven tried to fly even higher. But he went too high and began to fall. Lily saw the raven fall and shouted, "Oh no, raven! Be careful!" + +The raven heard Lily and tried to fly again. He flapped his wings and stopped falling. He was safe! The raven flew back down to Lily and said, "Thank you for helping me, Lily. I will be more careful next time." + +From that day on, the unique raven and Lily became best friends. They played together every day and had lots of fun. They always looked out for each other and made sure they were both safe and happy. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to play outside with her ball. One day, she saw a big grill in her yard. It was new and shiny. Lily wanted to see if her ball would fit inside the grill. + +Lily's mom saw her and said, "No, Lily, don't put your ball in the grill. It's not safe." But Lily didn't listen. She thought the grill was like a big toy. So when her mom went inside, Lily put her ball in the grill. + +Later, Lily's dad came home. He wanted to make food on the grill. He didn't see the ball inside. He turned on the grill and the ball got very hot. It started to smell bad. Lily's mom came out and saw the ball in the grill. She was sad and told Lily she should have listened. The ball was not safe and now it was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely octopus. The octopus lived in a big sea. He had many friends. He liked to play with them all day. + +One day, a big, mean fish came to the sea. The fish wanted to destroy the octopus's home. The octopus was very sad. His friends were scared too. + +The lovely octopus had a big idea. He asked all his friends to help him. They all worked together. They stopped the mean fish. The octopus and his friends saved their home. They were happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly green frog. The frog loved to hop and play all day. He lived in a big pond with his friends. + +One sunny day, the frog and his friends played a game. They wanted to see who could hop the highest. Each time they hopped, they counted the number of hops. The frog was very good at counting. + +The jolly green frog hopped one, two, three times. His friends clapped and cheered. They all had fun playing the hopping game. At the end of the day, the frog and his friends went home, happy and tired. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a powerful cat named Tom. Tom was very strong and loved to help his friends. One day, he saw his friend, a little bird named Sue, who was hungry. + +Tom said, "Sue, do you need food? I can help you find some." Sue was very happy and said, "Yes, please! I am very hungry." So, Tom and Sue went to look for food together. + +They looked high and low, and finally found some tasty food. Sue ate the food and felt much better. She said, "Thank you, Tom, for helping me find food!" Tom was happy to help his friend, and they played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom had a rope that he liked to play with. He was sure that his rope was very reliable. He would swing it, pull it, and sometimes even jump over it. + +One sunny day, Tom met his friend, Sam, in the park. They decided to have a race. They used Tom's reliable rope to make a line on the ground. This line would show them where to start and where to finish. + +Tom and Sam stood behind the rope, ready to race. They ran as fast as they could. Their legs moved quickly, and their hearts beat fast. They both crossed the rope at the same time. They were so happy that they had a fun race with Tom's reliable rope. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park to play. He was wearing a red shirt. Tim saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. He went up, up, up, and when he was at the top, he looked down. Tim was frightened! He did not know how to get down. + +A little girl named Sue saw Tim in the tree. She asked, "Do you need help?" Tim said, "Yes, I am frightened. I can't find a way down." Sue thought and thought. She had an idea! + +Sue found a big, soft pile of leaves. She told Tim, "Jump! The leaves will catch you!" Tim was scared, but he trusted Sue. He closed his eyes, and jumped. Tim landed in the soft leaves, and he was safe! Tim and Sue laughed and played in the leaves. They became best friends and played at the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful bird named Bob. Bob had a big, beautiful nest in a tree. In his nest, he had many things, which include some tape. Bob loved his tape very much. + +One day, a little squirrel named Sam came to visit Bob. Sam saw the tape and asked, "What is that?" Bob said, "This is my tape. It helps me fix things and keep my nest strong." + +Sam was very curious and wanted to try the tape too. So, Bob and Sam used the tape to make a swing in the tree. They played on the swing together all day. They were very happy and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had a best friend named Sally. They liked to play together. One day, Amy saw a big purse. She thought it was very pretty. Amy wanted to show it to Sally, so she called her. + +Sally came to see the purse. She also thought it was very pretty. They both wanted to know what was inside the purse. They opened it and found a little cat. The cat was very hungry. Amy and Sally decided to help the cat. + +They gave the cat some food. The cat ate it all up. It was not hungry anymore. Amy and Sally were happy because they had helped the cat. They knew that the purse was a special gift. Now, they had a new friend to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to play with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. One sunny day, they went to the park to play. + +In the park, they found a big maze made of tall green bushes. Buddy and Tim wanted to play inside. Buddy barked, "Let's go!" and they ran into the maze. They ran left and right, up and down, having so much fun. + +After a while, Tim stopped and looked around. He realized they were lost. Tim said, "Buddy, I don't know the way out." Buddy barked and wagged his tail, "Don't worry, Tim!" Buddy sniffed the ground and led Tim through the maze. Soon, they found their way out and they were happy again. They went home, tired but smiling, knowing they would always be there for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a violin that she loved to play. One day, she saw a big stage where people could show their talents. Mia wanted to be brave and play her violin on the stage. + +Mia's mom said, "You can do it, Mia! Be brave and show everyone how well you can play your violin." Mia felt scared, but she knew her mom was right. She practiced every day, getting ready for the big show. + +The day of the show came, and Mia stood on the stage with her violin. She took a deep breath and started to play. Everyone watched and listened. When Mia finished, they all clapped and cheered for her. Mia was so happy that she had been brave and showed everyone her talent. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a small dog named Max. Max had very rough fur. One day, Max saw a big red ball on a stand. Max wanted to play with the ball, but he was not tall enough to reach it. + +Max asked his friend, a tall bird named Lily, for help. "Please, Lily, can you help me get the ball?" Max said. Lily nodded and flew up to the stand. She pushed the ball, and it fell to the ground. Max was very happy and wagged his tail. + +Max and Lily played with the red ball all day. They had so much fun together. In the end, Max was very thankful to Lily for helping him. He knew that asking for help and saying "please" was a good thing to do. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a fearful cat named Kitty. Kitty was scared of many things, but she loved to build with her blocks. One day, Kitty decided to build the tallest tower she had ever made. She was very excited and started to build right away. + +As Kitty was building her tower, a little mouse named Mousy came to visit. Mousy saw the tower and said, "Wow, Kitty! That's a big tower! Can I help you build it?" Kitty was scared of Mousy, but she wanted to be brave, so she said, "Okay, Mousy. You can help me build my tower." + +Kitty and Mousy worked together to build the tower. They were having so much fun that Kitty forgot to be scared. But then, Mousy found a bottle of ink. "What's this?" Mousy asked. Kitty knew that ink could make a big mess, so she said, "Oh no, Mousy! Be careful with the ink!" + +Mousy didn't listen and opened the ink bottle. The ink spilled all over the tower, making it very wobbly. Kitty and Mousy tried to keep building, but the tower fell down with a big crash! Kitty and Mousy looked at each other and started to laugh. + +From that day on, Kitty and Mousy were best friends. They learned that it's more fun to build together, even if things don't go as planned. And Kitty wasn't so fearful anymore, because she knew that with her friend Mousy by her side, they could face anything. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a little girl named Ana. Ana had a big wardrobe full of fine clothes. She loved to wear them and play dress-up. One day, Ana wanted to complete her dress-up by wearing her mom's shoes. + +Ana asked her mom, "Mom, can I wear your shoes to play?" Her mom said, "No, Ana. My shoes are too big for you. You might fall and get hurt." But Ana didn't listen to her mom. + +When her mom went to the store, Ana took the shoes from the wardrobe. She put them on and started to play. But the shoes were too big, and Ana fell down. She cried and cried because she was hurt. + +Her mom came back and saw Ana on the floor. "Oh, Ana! I told you not to wear my shoes!" Mom said. Ana felt sad because she didn't listen to her mom. Now, she had a big boo-boo on her knee, and her fine clothes were dirty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to have fun with fashion. She liked to wear adorable dresses with big bows and bright colors. Every day, she would put on her favorite dress and play outside with her friends. + +One sunny day, Sue and her friends decided to have a fashion show. They all dressed up in their most adorable outfits. They had a great time showing off their clothes and laughing together. Everyone clapped and cheered as each friend walked down the pretend runway. + +After the fashion show, Sue and her friends had a big picnic. They ate yummy sandwiches and fruit, and drank cold juice. They talked about their favorite parts of the fashion show and how much fun they had. Sue felt very happy to have shared her love for adorable fashion with her friends. +One day, a cat and a dog were in a big yard. The cat had a smooth, shiny fur. The dog had a big cross that he liked to play with. They were very good friends. + +The cat said, "Let's play a game. We can take turns to bow and then throw the cross." The dog agreed and they started to play. The cat went first. She bowed and threw the cross. The dog ran and got it. Then it was the dog's turn. He bowed and threw the cross very far. + +The cat ran to get the cross, but it was too far. She was sad and said, "I can't get the cross. It's too far for me." The dog felt bad and said, "I'm sorry. I will help you." They both went to get the cross together. They were happy to play and be friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a bright sun in the sky. It made the day warm and nice. All the animals were happy to play outside. + +One day, the animals decided to have a fun quiz. They wanted to see who knew the most about their friends. The animals sat in a circle and asked each other questions. + +A little bird felt sad because she did not know many answers. Her friend, a kind rabbit, went to comfort her. He told her that it was just a game and that they all still loved her. The bird felt better and they all continued to play and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a fast leopard. He liked to run and play in the forest. One day, he met a little dog. The little dog was sad because he lost his way home. + +The fast leopard wanted to help the little dog. They walked and looked for the little dog's home. The little dog saw a big tree and recognized it. He knew they were close to his home. + +They kept walking and found the little dog's home. The little dog's family was very happy to see him. They thanked the fast leopard for helping. From that day on, the fast leopard and the little dog became best friends. They played together and had lots of fun in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with his dish. One day, Tom got hurt while playing. His friend, Sam the dog, saw him and said, "Tom, let me help you heal." + +"No, I can do it myself," said Tom. But Tom was too stubborn to let Sam help him. He tried to heal, but it did not work. Tom's hurt got worse and worse. + +Poor Tom could not play with his dish anymore. He was sad and wished he had let Sam help him heal. Sometimes, it is better to let friends help us when we are hurt. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there were three friends: a circle, a square, and a triangle. They liked to play games together. One day, they decided to see who could jump the highest. They were very competitive. + +The circle went first and jumped high. The square tried next, but he could not jump as high as the circle. Then, the triangle jumped. He pointed his top up and jumped very high. The triangle won this game. + +The circle and square were sad. The triangle saw this and wanted to help. He had an idea. "Let's play a new game," he said. "We can all win together." They played a game where they had to work together. They had fun and learned that playing together was better than competing. The moral of the story is that working together is more fun than being competitive. +Once upon a time, there was a little ball named Billy. Billy was very excited because he could roll very fast. One day, he wanted to roll out of the house to see the world. + +Billy rolled to the exit and said, "Bye, Mom! I'm going to roll outside!" His mom said, "Be careful, Billy!" But Billy was too excited to listen. He rolled out of the house and into the big world. + +Billy rolled and rolled until he saw a big hill. He thought, "I can roll down this hill very fast!" So, he rolled up the hill and then rolled down very fast. But at the bottom of the hill, there was a big hole. Billy rolled right into the hole and couldn't get out. He was stuck, and he felt sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a toy box with many toys. She loved her toys very much. One day, her toy box broke. Sue was sad. + +Sue's mom had an idea. She got some tape. Sue and her mom used the tape to fix the toy box. They put the tape on the broken parts. The toy box was fixed. Sue was grateful. + +Now, Sue's toys could stay in the toy box again. Sue and her mom were happy. They played with the toys all day. Sue's mom gave her a hug. Sue was grateful for her mom's help. They had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tom. Tom was a nice man who had many friends. One day, Tom went to the park to play with his friends. + +While playing with his friends, Tom had to use the toilet. He asked his friend, "Where is the toilet, please?" His friend pointed to a small building and said, "The toilet is over there, Tom." Tom thanked his friend and walked to the toilet. + +After using the toilet, Tom washed his hands and went back to the park. He continued to play with his friends until the sun went down. They all had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient piano in a big room. It was very old and had not been played for a long time. One day, a little girl named Mia found the piano while she was playing in the room. + +Mia touched the piano keys and they made a beautiful sound. She was so happy and called her friend Tom. "Tom, come see the piano!" she said. Tom came and they both played the piano together. + +One day, the piano disappeared from the room. Mia and Tom were sad. They looked for the piano everywhere. Finally, they found the piano in another room. Mia and Tom played the piano again and were very happy. They promised to take care of the ancient piano forever. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They needed to buy food for dinner. Tim's mom asked him to help her load the cart. They put in apples, bread, and salad. Tim liked salad, but he thought it was foolish to eat only salad for dinner. + +As they walked, Tim saw a big, round watermelon. He wanted to put it in the cart too. But his mom said, "No, it's too big. We have no space for it." Tim felt sad, but he knew his mom was right. + +At home, Tim's mom made a big salad for dinner. Tim helped her by washing the vegetables. They sat down to eat, and Tim's mom said, "Thank you for helping me today, Tim." Tim felt proud and happy. He knew that even though he thought eating only salad was foolish, it was still a good dinner with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a big map on her wall. She loved to look at it every day. One day, Mia saw a sleepy cat on the map. She thought it was so cute! + +Mia told her mom about the sleepy cat on the map. Her mom said, "That's a special cat. If you give it a kiss, something fun will happen!" Mia was very excited. She ran to the map and gave the cat a big kiss. + +The next day, Mia woke up and saw a real sleepy cat outside her window! The cat looked just like the one on the map. Mia was so happy. She knew her kiss on the map made the cat come to life. And from that day on, Mia and the sleepy cat were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little radio. The radio liked to play songs for all the animals in the forest. One day, the radio got confused. It played a song that was very loud and fast. + +The animals in the forest did not like the loud song. They all ran away to hide. The radio felt sad and wanted to make the animals happy again. So, the radio played a soft and sweet song. + +The soft song made the animals come back. They all started to dance and play together. The radio helped to unite the animals in the forest. They were all very happy and thanked the little radio for the nice song. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived near a big lake. Every morning, Lily liked to go to the lake and play with her toy boat. One day, while playing, she saw a weird mist coming from the lake. + +Lily was curious about the mist, so she walked closer to the lake. As she got closer, she saw a little frog sitting on a rock. The frog was making the mist! Lily thought it was funny and wanted to help the frog fill the air with more mist. + +Lily and the frog became friends. They played together every day. Lily would help the frog fill the air with mist, and they would laugh and have fun. They had many happy days at the lake, and the weird mist made their playtime even more special. +Once upon a time, there was a little red bird. The bird liked to fly and sing. The bird was very happy. + +One day, the bird was tired. It wanted to rest. It looked for a place to sit. It saw a hanger. The hanger was in a tree. + +The bird sat on the hanger. It rested and sang a song. The bird was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a mysterious box. It had a pretty glow. A little girl named Lucy found it. She picked it up and looked at it. She saw the glow and wondered what was inside. + +Lucy took the box to her friend Tom. "Look, Tom!" she said. "I found a glowing box!" Tom looked at the box and touched it with his finger. He felt the box's glow on his lip. "Wow, it's warm!" he said. + +Lucy and Tom opened the box together. Inside the box, they found a small, glowing toy. They played with the toy all day and had lots of fun. The mysterious box and the glowing toy became their favorite thing to play with. +Once upon a time, in a great big garden, there lived a little caterpillar named Catty. Catty had many friends who played with her every day. They had so much fun in the warm sun. + +One day, Catty met a new friend named Birdy. Birdy was a little scared of Catty at first. But Catty was nice and told Birdy, "You can trust me, we can be friends." So, Birdy and Catty played together and soon they were very good friends. + +As the days went by, Catty grew bigger and bigger. One day, she told Birdy, "I feel funny, I think I need to take a nap." Catty found a safe spot and went to sleep. When she woke up, she was a beautiful butterfly! Birdy was so happy to see her friend again. They played and flew in the great big garden, knowing they could always trust each other. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Momo. Momo loved to hang from trees and play all day. One day, Momo saw a big group of animals listening to something. Momo was curious and went to see what was happening. + +It was Mr. Owl giving a talk to the other animals. Mr. Owl was very smart and the animals liked to listen to him. Momo thought Mr. Owl's talk was interesting. Momo wanted to learn more, so he stayed and listened too. + +After the talk, Momo told Mr. Owl that he liked the talk very much. Mr. Owl was happy and said, "Thank you, Momo. I am glad you liked it." From that day on, Momo would always go listen to Mr. Owl's talks and learn new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and eat. One day, Spot saw a big, tasty sausage on the table. He wanted it very much, but he was too small to reach it. + +Spot saw a big cat named Whiskers. Whiskers was frightened of dogs. Spot had an idea. He said to Whiskers, "If you help me get the sausage, I will not scare you." Whiskers thought about it and said, "Okay, I will help you." + +Whiskers jumped on the table and pushed the sausage down. Spot was very happy. But, when they tried to eat it, they started to suffer. The sausage was too hot! They drank some water and felt better. Spot and Whiskers learned to share and became good friends. +One day, a big turkey went for a walk. The turkey was rich because he had many friends. He liked to go and play with them. They would run, jump, and have fun together. The turkey was very happy. + +On his walk, the turkey saw a little girl who was sad. She had lost her toy. The rich turkey wanted to help, so he went to look for the toy. He looked under a tree, behind a rock, and in the grass. At last, he found the toy and gave it back to the girl. + +The girl was very happy and thanked the turkey. The rich turkey felt good because he had helped his new friend. They played together and had a great day. The turkey went back home, feeling even richer because he made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his stick. One day, he could not find his stick. He felt sad because he missed playing with it. + +Spot asked his friend, Cat, "Did you see my stick?" Cat shook her head and said, "No, I have not seen your stick, but let's look for it together." They looked high and low, but they could not find the stick. + +Then, they met a big bird who had a yummy worm in its beak. Spot asked, "Have you seen my stick?" The bird nodded and said, "Yes, I saw it by the tree." Spot and Cat went to the tree and found the stick. Spot was so happy that he wagged his tail. They all played together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Remy. Remy loved to spring high in the air and play with his friends in the forest. One day, Remy found a map that showed where a big, yummy carrot was hidden. He was very excited! + +Remy showed the map to his friend, a wise old owl named Oliver. Oliver looked at the map and said, "Be careful, Remy. This could be a foolish trick." But Remy didn't listen. He wanted the big, yummy carrot so much that he didn't think about what Oliver said. + +Remy followed the map and finally found the big, yummy carrot. But when he tried to take it, it was stuck! Remy pulled and pulled, but the carrot didn't move. Then, Remy heard a loud laugh. It was a tricky fox named Felix. Felix had put the carrot there as a foolish trick. Remy was sad, but he learned to be more careful and listen to his wise friend, Oliver. +Once upon a time, there was a noisy bird named Billy. Billy liked to zoom through the sky and make loud sounds. He was a very happy bird who loved to play with his friends. + +One day, while Billy was zooming in the sky, he saw a big cave. He was curious and wanted to see what was inside. So, he flew into the cave and looked around. It was dark, but Billy was brave. + +In the cave, Billy met a new friend named Timmy. Timmy was a small bat who also liked to make noise. They played together, making loud sounds and zooming around the cave. They had so much fun and became best friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim had a big dream. In his dream, he was a fit and strong superhero. He could run fast and jump high. He loved to help people in his dream. + +Tim told his mom about his dream. "Mom, I want to be a superhero and help people!" His mom smiled and said, "You can be anything you want, Tim." + +Tim insisted, "I want to be a superhero now!" So his mom helped him make a cape out of a towel. She tied it around his neck. Now, Tim looked like a superhero. + +Tim ran around the house, pretending to save people. He felt very happy. His mom watched him and said, "You are a great superhero, Tim!" Tim smiled and knew that he could make his dream come true. +One day, a blue frog named Bob went for a walk. He saw a trumpet on the ground. Bob wanted to play the trumpet. He picked it up and blew into it. The sound was loud and fun. + +Bob jumped and played the trumpet at the same time. He jumped high and low, and the music made him happy. Other animals heard the trumpet and came to see Bob. + +The animals danced while Bob jumped and played the trumpet. They all had a great time. When the sun went down, the animals went home. Bob was tired but happy. He put the trumpet down and went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely boy named Tim. Tim loved to play hockey. He played with his friends every day. + +One day, Tim wanted to polish his hockey stick. He wanted it to be shiny and clean. He asked his mom for help. His mom said, "Be careful, Tim. Don't polish too much." + +Tim did not listen to his mom. He kept polishing and polishing his hockey stick. It became very thin and weak. + +The next day, Tim went to play hockey with his friends. When he hit the ball, his hockey stick broke. Tim was very sad. He could not play hockey anymore. +Once upon a time, a group of friends wanted to celebrate a birthday. They decided to go on a safari. They saw many animals, like lions, elephants, and monkeys. + +On the safari, they found a fake snake. One friend said, "Look, a snake!" The other friend said, "No, it's fake!" They laughed and played with the fake snake. + +At the end of the safari, they had a big party. They ate cake, played games, and sang songs. They had a great time celebrating the birthday. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a young spider. He lived in a small house with his mom and dad. The young spider wanted to make a big web, but he did not know how. + +One day, the young spider asked his mom, "Mom, can you help me make a big web?" His mom smiled and said, "Of course, my little one. I will show you the way." + +The young spider and his mom worked together. They tried and tried, but the web was not big. The young spider was sad, but his mom said, "Don't give up. You can do it!" + +The next day, the young spider tried again. This time, he worked harder than before. And guess what? He did it! The young spider succeeded in making a big web. His mom and dad were so proud of him. From that day on, the young spider knew that if he tried hard, he could do anything. +Once upon a time, there was a funny queen. She loved to make her people laugh. Every day, she would wear a big, red nose and big, red shoes. + +One day, the queen wanted to have a big party for all her people. She needed to prepare for the party. She asked her helpers to get balloons, cake, and a big, bouncy house. + +The day of the party came, and everyone in the land came to the party. The queen made everyone laugh with her funny dance. They all had a great time, and the queen was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat with his spoon. One day, his mom made him a big bowl of yummy soup. + +Tim sat down to eat his soup. He saw a big fly in the soup. "Oh no!" said Tim. "I need to remove the fly from my soup." + +Tim's mom came over and helped him. She took the spoon and removed the fly. "There you go, Tim," she said. "Now you can eat your soup." + +Tim was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Mom!" Then, he ate his soup with his spoon and smiled. +Lily and Ben went to a restaurant with Mom and Dad. They sat at a big table and looked at the menus. Lily liked pizza and Ben liked pasta. Mom and Dad liked salad and fish. + +A man came to take their order. He wore a black shirt and a white apron. He had a big nose and a frown. He did not smile or say hello. + +"What do you want?" he asked in a loud voice. + +"I want pizza, please," Lily said. + +"I want pasta, please," Ben said. + +"I want salad and fish, please," Mom said. + +"I want salad and fish, too, please," Dad said. + +The man wrote down their order. Then he looked at Lily and Ben and said, "You should eat broccoli. Broccoli is good for you. I will bring you some broccoli." + +Lily and Ben did not like broccoli. They made faces and shook their heads. + +"No, thank you," they said. "We don't want broccoli." + +The man did not listen. He said, "You have to eat broccoli. Broccoli is healthy. You are bad children if you don't eat broccoli." + +Mom and Dad did not like the man. They thought he was rude. They said, "No, thank you. We did not order broccoli. We ordered pizza and pasta for our children. Please bring us what we ordered." + +The man did not like Mom and Dad. He said, "You are bad parents if you don't make your children eat broccoli. Broccoli is the best. You are all silly." + +He walked away with their order. He did not come back for a long time. Lily and Ben were hungry and sad. Mom and Dad were angry and sorry. + +They decided to leave the restaurant. They did not pay the man. They did not say goodbye. They went to another restaurant. They ordered pizza and pasta and salad and fish. They ate and smiled and had fun. They did not see any broccoli. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the backyard. They liked to build things with the lumber that Dad left there. They used a hammer, some nails and some paint. They made a house, a car and a boat. + +"Look at our boat!" Lily said. "It is so big and nice. We can sail on the water with it." + +"Yes, it is very nice," Ben said. "But it is also very messy. We spilled paint everywhere. And we used too many nails. Dad will be angry with us." + +Lily did not care. She wanted to have fun. She said, "I recommend we take our boat to the pond. We can play there and see the ducks and the fish. Come on, let's go!" + +Ben was not sure. He was afraid of getting in trouble. But he followed Lily anyway. They dragged their boat to the pond. It was heavy and hard to move. They left a trail of paint and nails behind them. + +When they got to the pond, they put their boat in the water. They climbed inside and tried to paddle. But their boat was not good. It had holes and cracks. It started to sink. Lily and Ben got wet and cold. They cried for help. + +Dad heard them and ran to the pond. He saw their boat and their mess. He was very angry and sad. He pulled them out of the water and took them home. He scolded them and made them clean up. He said they could not play with the lumber anymore. He said they had to learn to be careful and responsible. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They wished they had listened to Ben and not made a messy boat. They had no fun and no boat. They had a bad ending. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play with puzzles. They had many puzzles with different pictures of animals, cars, flowers and more. They enjoyed making the pictures by putting the pieces together. + +One day, Tom had a new idea. He wanted to mix the pieces of different puzzles and make new pictures. He thought it would be fun and creative. He asked Lily to join him. Lily was not sure. She liked the puzzles the way they were. She did not want to mix them and make them messy. + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He took the pieces of the puzzles and mixed them in a big box. He started to make new pictures with the mixed pieces. He made a picture of a car with wings, a flower with eyes, and an animal with wheels. He laughed and said they were cool. + +Lily did not laugh. She was sad and angry. She did not like the new pictures. She thought they were silly and ugly. She wanted to make the original pictures with the right pieces. She told Tom to stop mixing the puzzles and put them back the way they were. + +Tom did not stop. He said he was having fun and he did not care what Lily thought. He said he was popular and everyone would like his new pictures. He said Lily was boring and no one would like her old pictures. + +Lily felt hurt and lonely. She did not want to play with Tom anymore. She left the box of mixed puzzles and went to find another friend. She found Anna, who also liked puzzles. Anna had a puzzle of a rainbow that she wanted to share with Lily. Lily was happy and grateful. She and Anna made the rainbow puzzle together. They admired the beautiful colors and shapes. + +Tom was left alone with his mixed puzzles. He realized that no one else wanted to play with him. He realized that his new pictures were not cool, but confusing and weird. He realized that he had been mean and rude to Lily. He felt sorry and ashamed. He wished he had not mixed the puzzles and listened to Lily. He wished he had been a good friend. + +The moral of the story is: Do not mix things that do not belong together. Respect the preferences and feelings of others. Be a good friend and share your toys. +Lily and Ben are friends who like to play with toys. They have a big rocket that they pretend to travel to the moon with. They take turns to be the pilot and the co-pilot, and they make sounds like "zoom" and "beep". + +One day, they have a fight over who gets to be the pilot. Lily says, "It's my turn, I want to be the pilot!" Ben says, "No, it's my turn, I want to be the pilot!" They pull and tug at the rocket, and it breaks in half. They both cry and say, "You broke the rocket, you are not my friend!" + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken rocket and the sad faces. She says, "What happened here? Why are you fighting?" Lily and Ben tell her what they did. Mom says, "That's not nice, you should share and take turns. Fighting is not fun, it only makes you unhappy. How would you feel if someone broke your favorite toy?" + +Lily and Ben feel sorry and say, "We feel bad, we don't want to fight. We want to be friends and play with the rocket." Mom says, "That's good, I'm glad you understand. But you have to fix the rocket first. Can you do that?" Lily and Ben nod and say, "Yes, we can do that. We can use tape and glue and make it whole again." + +They work together to fix the rocket, and they say sorry to each other. They hug and smile and say, "We are friends again, we are sorry we broke the rocket. Can we play with it now?" Mom says, "Yes, you can play with it now, but remember to share and take turns. And be nice to each other, because that's what friends do." Lily and Ben say, "Okay, we will do that. Thank you, Mom." They go to the backyard and pretend to travel to the moon with their rocket. They have fun and laugh and say, "Zoom, beep, we are on the moon!" +Lily liked puzzles very much. She had many puzzles with animals, cars, flowers and stars. She liked to make the puzzles on the floor of her room. She felt happy when she finished a puzzle and saw the bright picture. + +One day, Lily saw a new puzzle in the store. It was a big puzzle with a castle and a dragon. Lily wanted the puzzle very much. She asked her mom to buy it for her. But her mom said no. She said the puzzle was too hard for Lily. She said Lily had enough puzzles at home. She said Lily should save her money for something else. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted the puzzle very much. She tried to resist her mom. She cried and shouted and pulled her mom's hand. She said she needed the puzzle. She said she would make it by herself. She said she would not play with her other puzzles anymore. + +But her mom did not listen. She said Lily was being naughty and rude. She said Lily should be grateful for what she had. She said Lily should learn to share and be kind. She said Lily should go home and play with her other puzzles. + +Lily did not want to go home. She did not want to play with her other puzzles. She wanted the castle and the dragon. She thought her mom was mean and unfair. She did not say sorry to her mom. She did not say thank you to her mom. She did not hug her mom. + +When they got home, Lily ran to her room. She slammed the door and threw her puzzles on the floor. She did not want to make them. She did not want to see them. She wanted the castle and the dragon. + +But then, she saw something on her bed. It was a gift. It was wrapped in bright paper and had a bow. It had a card that said: "To Lily, from Mom. I love you very much. I hope you like this surprise." + +Lily felt curious. She opened the gift. She could not believe her eyes. It was the castle and the dragon puzzle. It was the puzzle she wanted so much. It was the puzzle her mom said no to. + +Lily felt happy. She felt sorry. She felt ashamed. She realized her mom was not mean and unfair. She realized her mom was kind and generous. She realized her mom wanted to make her happy. She realized her mom knew what was best for her. + +Lily ran to her mom. She said sorry to her mom. She said thank you to her mom. She hugged her mom. She said she loved her mom very much. She said she would make the puzzle with her mom. She said she would play with her other puzzles too. She said she would share and be kind. + +Her mom smiled. She said she was proud of Lily. She said she forgave Lily. She hugged Lily. She said she loved Lily very much. She said she would make the puzzle with Lily. She said she would play with her other puzzles too. She said they would have fun together. + +Lily and her mom went to her room. They made the puzzle on the floor. They saw the bright picture of the castle and the dragon. They felt happy and close. They learned a lesson. They learned to resist their anger and greed. They learned to appreciate their love and gifts. They learned to be happy with what they had. +Tim and Lily were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +"Look, Mom!" Tim shouted. "We made a snowman!" + +Mom came out of the house with a camera. She smiled and said, "Wow, what a nice snowman! Can I take a picture of you and Lily with him?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. She grabbed Tim's hand and they stood next to the snowman. They smiled and said, "Cheese!" + +Mom took the picture and showed it to them. They saw themselves and the snowman on the small screen. They liked the picture very much. + +"Can we keep the picture, Mom?" Tim asked. + +"Of course, my loves. We can put it on the fridge, so we can see it every day. But you know what? The snowman will not stay forever. He will melt when the sun comes out. So we have to enjoy him while we can." + +Tim and Lily nodded. They understood that the snowman was not like a toy or a book. He was made of snow, and snow can change. They felt a little sad, but also grateful. They hugged the snowman and said, "Thank you, snowman, for being our friend. You are very humble and kind. We will always remember you." + +Then they ran back to the house with Mom. They were cold and hungry, but also happy. They had a picture of their snowman, and a memory in their hearts. +Lily likes to poke things. She pokes her toys, her books, her food, and sometimes her brother. Her brother does not like it when Lily pokes him. He says, "Stop it, Lily! That hurts!" + +One day, Lily finds a new thing to poke. It is a vest. It is red and soft and has many buttons. Lily thinks it is fun to poke the buttons. She pokes them one by one, making them pop and snap. She does not know that the vest belongs to her dad. He is not available. He is at work. + +When dad comes home, he looks for his vest. He needs it for a meeting. He cannot find it anywhere. He asks mom, "Have you seen my vest?" Mom says, "No, I have not. Maybe Lily knows." + +Dad goes to Lily's room. He sees Lily on the floor, surrounded by buttons. She is still poking them. He sees his vest, torn and buttonless. He says, "Lily, what have you done? That was my vest!" + +Lily looks up at dad. She smiles and says, "I poked it. It was fun. Do you want to poke it too?" Dad does not want to poke it. He is not happy. He is sad and angry. He says, "No, Lily, I do not want to poke it. That was a bad thing to do. You ruined my vest. You have to say sorry." + +Lily does not understand why dad is sad and angry. She likes to poke things. She thinks it is fun. She does not know that some things are not for poking. She says, "Sorry, dad. I did not mean to ruin your vest. I love you." + +Dad sighs. He loves Lily too. He knows she is only a little girl. He says, "I love you too, Lily. But you have to learn to be careful. Some things are not for poking. They are for wearing or using or keeping. Next time, ask me before you poke something. OK?" + +Lily nods. She says, "OK, dad. I will ask you. Can I poke your nose?" Dad laughs. He says, "OK, you can poke my nose. But only gently. And only once." He bends down and lets Lily poke his nose. She giggles. He tickles her. They hug. Mom comes in and sees them. She smiles. She says, "I have an idea. Why don't we make a new vest for dad? We can use some old clothes and some glue and some stickers. It will be fun. And it will be for poking." + +Lily likes that idea. She says, "Yes, let's make a new vest for dad. A poking vest. It will be the best vest ever." Dad agrees. He says, "Yes, let's do that. A poking vest. It will be the best vest ever. And I will wear it to my meeting. And I will tell everyone that my Lily made it for me." They all go to the kitchen and start to make the new vest. They have fun. They poke and glue and stick and laugh. They are happy. They are a family. +Tim and Mia were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they kicked the ball very hard and it went far away. + +One time, Tim kicked the ball so hard that it flew over the fence and hit a statue. The statue was of a man with a big hat and a long coat. The ball made a loud noise and the statue's hat fell off. + +"Oh no!" Tim said. "We broke the statue!" + +Mia ran to the fence and looked at the statue. She saw the hat on the ground and the statue's bald head. She started to laugh. + +"Ha ha ha! The statue looks funny without his hat!" Mia said. + +Tim felt embarrassed. He did not think it was funny. He thought it was bad. He wanted to get the ball and the hat and fix the statue. + +"Stop laughing, Mia!" Tim said. "We have to say sorry and put the hat back!" + +But before they could do anything, a man came out of a building near the statue. He looked angry. He saw the ball and the hat and the statue. He saw Tim and Mia at the fence. + +"Hey, you kids!" the man shouted. "What did you do to my statue? That's my grandfather! He was a famous hero!" + +Tim and Mia felt scared. They did not know the statue was of a hero. They did not know the man was his grandson. They did not know what to say. + +They dropped the ball and ran away. They hoped the man would not catch them. They hoped the statue would not be mad at them. They hoped they would not get in trouble. They learned a lesson. They decided to kick the ball more carefully next time. +Tommy was playing with his toy car on the floor. He liked to make it zoom and beep. He pretended he was a driver and went to many places. He went to the park, the zoo, and the store. + +But then he heard a loud knock on the door. It was his mom. She came in with a big bag and a man. The man had a white coat and a stethoscope. He was a doctor. + +"Tommy, this is Dr. Lee. He came to check on you and give you some medicine. You have a cold and a fever, remember?" his mom said. + +Tommy did not like the doctor. He did not want to be checked or take medicine. He wanted to play with his car. He hid behind the sofa and said, "No, no, no!" + +"Tommy, please don't hide. Dr. Lee is very nice and gentle. He will help you feel better. He has a soft toy for you, too. Look, it's a teddy bear!" his mom said. She showed him the toy from the bag. + +Tommy peeked from behind the sofa. He saw the teddy bear. It was brown and fluffy. It had a red bow and a smile. Tommy liked teddy bears. He wanted to hug it. + +He came out from behind the sofa and walked slowly to his mom. He reached for the teddy bear. Dr. Lee smiled and gave it to him. + +"Hello, Tommy. I'm Dr. Lee. I'm here to help you. Can I listen to your heart and lungs with this?" he said. He pointed to his stethoscope. + +Tommy nodded. He held the teddy bear close to his chest. He felt its soft fur. He let Dr. Lee put the stethoscope on his chest and back. He heard his own heartbeat and breathing. + +"Good boy, Tommy. You have a strong heart and lungs. But you also have a sore throat and a runny nose. You need to take this syrup and drink lots of water. It will make you feel better soon." Dr. Lee said. He gave him a spoonful of syrup. It was sweet and sticky. + +Tommy made a face. He did not like the syrup. But he swallowed it. He drank some water from a cup. He felt a little better. + +"Thank you, Dr. Lee. Thank you, Mom. I'm sorry I hid. I was scared." Tommy said. + +"That's okay, Tommy. I know you were scared. But you were very brave and cooperative. I'm proud of you. And I'm sure the teddy bear is, too." his mom said. She kissed him on the forehead. + +Dr. Lee packed his bag and said goodbye. He told Tommy to rest and take his medicine. He said he would come back to see him again. + +Tommy waved to him and said, "Bye, Dr. Lee. Thank you for the teddy bear. I will name him Softy. He is my new friend." + +He cuddled with Softy on the sofa. He felt warm and cozy. He closed his eyes and fell asleep. He dreamed of playing with his car and his teddy bear. He was happy. +Anna was a princess who lived in a big castle. She had many toys and dresses, but she was not happy. She wanted to have friends and play outside, but her father, the king, said it was too dangerous. He said she had to stay inside and learn how to be a rich and powerful queen. + +One day, Anna saw a bird on her window. The bird was blue and yellow and sang a pretty song. Anna opened the window and said hello to the bird. The bird said hello back and asked her name. Anna told him her name and asked him his. The bird said his name was Bob and he lived in the forest. + +"Can I go to the forest with you?" Anna asked. "I want to see the trees and the flowers and the animals." + +Bob smiled and said, "Sure, you can come with me. But you have to be careful and quiet. There are some bad people who want to hurt the king and the princess." + +Anna nodded and put on a cloak and a hat to hide her hair and crown. She followed Bob out of the window and flew with him to the forest. She saw many things she had never seen before: green grass, colorful butterflies, friendly squirrels, and a clear stream. She felt happy and free. + +Bob encouraged her to explore and have fun. He showed her how to make a crown of flowers and how to whistle like a bird. He told her stories and jokes and made her laugh. Anna felt like she had a friend for the first time. + +They played until the sun was low in the sky. Then Bob said, "We have to go back now. It will be dark soon and your father will be worried." + +Anna hugged Bob and thanked him for the adventure. She said she hoped to see him again. Bob said he would come back to her window tomorrow and they could play some more. He flew with her to the castle and said goodbye. + +Anna climbed back into her room and took off her cloak and hat. She looked at her toys and dresses and felt bored. She wished she could live in the forest with Bob. She decided to ask her father if she could visit the forest more often. She hoped he would say yes. She smiled and went to bed, dreaming of Bob and the forest. +Tom and Lily were playing in the farm. They liked to see the animals and the plants. They saw a big pile of corn. Tom wanted to eat some. He said to Lily, "Let's take some corn. It looks yummy." + +Lily said, "No, Tom. That is not our corn. That is the farmer's corn. He works hard to grow it. He will be angry if we take it." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He was hungry and nosy. He ran to the pile of corn and grabbed a big ear. He tried to pull it off, but it was attached to the pile. He pulled harder and harder. + +The farmer heard the noise. He came out of his house. He saw Tom pulling his corn. He was very angry. He shouted, "Hey, you! Stop that! That is my corn! You are stealing it!" + +Tom was scared. He let go of the corn and ran away. But he was not fast enough. The farmer caught him by his shirt. He said, "You are a bad boy. You have to pay for what you did. You have to work on my farm for a week. No more playing for you." + +Tom cried. He wished he had listened to Lily. He wished he had not been nosy. He wished he had not touched the corn. He had a bad ending. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big clock in the attic. The clock is old and dusty. It has a face, two hands and many numbers. + +"Wow, look at this clock!" Anna says. "It is amazing!" + +"Can we play with it?" Ben asks. "Maybe it can tell us stories." + +They try to move the hands of the clock, but they are stuck. They see a key on the side of the clock. Ben picks up the key and puts it in the hole. + +"Be careful, Ben!" Anna says. "The key is sharp. It can hurt you." + +Ben turns the key slowly. The clock makes a ticking sound. The hands start to move. The clock chimes loudly. + +"Ding dong, ding dong!" the clock says. "Hello, Anna and Ben. I am an old clock. I have many stories to tell you. Do you want to hear them?" + +Anna and Ben are surprised and happy. They nod their heads and sit down in front of the clock. The clock tells them stories about the past, the present and the future. Anna and Ben listen and learn. They have fun with the amazing clock. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a cute doll with a pink dress and a bow in her hair. Tom had a big vehicle with four wheels and a siren. He liked to make loud noises with it and pretend he was a firefighter. + +"Look at my vehicle, Lily!" Tom said. "It can go fast and save people from fires. Vroom, vroom, vroom!" + +Lily looked at Tom's vehicle and smiled. She liked the bright colors and the shiny lights. She wanted to play with it too. + +"Can I have a turn, Tom?" Lily asked. "Your vehicle is very nice. I want to try it." + +Tom shook his head. He did not want to share his vehicle with Lily. He liked it too much. + +"No, Lily, you can't have a turn. This is my vehicle. You have your doll. Go play with your doll." Tom said. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not think Tom was being fair. She liked her doll, but she also wanted to play with Tom's vehicle. She reached out her hand to grab it. + +"Give me the vehicle, Tom!" Lily said. "It's not fair. You have to share." + +Tom pulled his vehicle away from Lily. He did not want to give it to her. He pushed her hand and shouted. + +"Go away, Lily! This is my vehicle. You can't have it. You are a baby. You only play with dolls." Tom said. + +Lily felt a big hurt in her chest. She did not like Tom's words. She did not like Tom's push. She did not like Tom's shout. She started to cry. She cried loud and hard. She cried so much that her eyes were wet and her nose was runny. + +Mom heard Lily's cry. She came to the living room and saw Lily and Tom. She saw Lily's tears and Tom's vehicle. She knew what happened. + +Mom hugged Lily and wiped her eyes and nose. She spoke to Lily with a soft voice. + +"What's wrong, Lily?" Mom asked. "Why are you crying?" + +Lily told Mom what Tom did. She told Mom how Tom did not share his vehicle and how he pushed her and shouted at her. She told Mom how she felt. + +Mom listened to Lily and nodded. She understood how Lily felt. She spoke to Tom with a stern voice. + +"Tom, that was not nice. You have to share your toys with Lily. She is your sister. You have to be kind to her. You made her cry. How do you think she feels?" Mom asked. + +Tom looked at Mom and Lily. He saw Mom's frown and Lily's sob. He felt a little sorry. He did not mean to make Lily cry. He liked his vehicle, but he also liked his sister. + +"I'm sorry, Lily." Tom said. "I didn't mean to hurt you. You can have a turn with my vehicle. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily looked at Tom and sniffed. She heard Tom's sorry and saw his smile. She felt a little better. She liked Tom's vehicle, but she also liked her brother. + +"Okay, Tom." Lily said. "Thank you for sharing. I want to play with you." + +Mom smiled and kissed Lily and Tom. She was happy that they made up. She gave them each a cookie and watched them play with the vehicle and the doll. They played nicely and had fun. They did not cry anymore. +Tom and Mia went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. They saw a big pale crab walking on the rocks. Tom wanted to catch it, but Mia was scared. + +"Look, Mia, a crab!" Tom said. "Let's add it to our bucket!" + +"No, Tom, it might pinch us!" Mia said. "It has big claws!" + +Tom ran after the crab, but it was too fast. It hid under a rock and snapped its claws. Tom was sad. He wanted to have a crab as a pet. + +"Tom, come back!" Mia called. "We have enough shells in our bucket. Let's make a castle!" + +Tom came back and saw Mia's smile. He forgot about the crab. He helped Mia make a castle with the shells. They had fun. Mom and Dad took a picture of them and their castle. They were happy. +Ben and Lily are playing with their toy cars in the garden. They like to make them go fast and make loud noises. They pretend they are racing drivers. + +"Look at my car, Lily! It is red and shiny and has big wheels!" Ben says. + +"My car is better, Ben! It is blue and has stickers and a horn!" Lily says. + +They zoom their cars around the grass and the dirt. They have fun. + +But then, Ben's car stops moving. He tries to push it, but it does not go. He looks at it and sees something black and sticky on the bottom. + +"Oh no, Lily! My car is broken! It has black oil on it!" Ben says. + +Lily comes over and looks at Ben's car. She remembers what her dad told her once. + +"Maybe your car needs to change its oil, Ben. My dad does that to his car sometimes. He says it makes it run better." Lily says. + +"Change its oil? How do we do that, Lily?" Ben asks. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She sees a bottle of water and a rag nearby. + +"Maybe we can use this water and this rag to clean your car, Ben. Then we can find some new oil to put in it." Lily says. + +She pours some water on the rag and wipes the black oil off Ben's car. She tries to be careful and not get the water inside the car. She gives the car back to Ben. + +"Here, Ben. Your car is clean now. Do you have some new oil to put in it?" Lily asks. + +Ben looks around. He sees a bottle of yellow juice on the table. + +"Maybe we can use this juice, Lily. It looks like oil." Ben says. + +He opens the bottle and pours some juice into his car. He hopes it will work. + +He puts his car on the ground and pushes it. It moves a little, but then it makes a funny noise and stops again. It smells like juice. + +"Oh no, Lily! My car is still broken! The juice did not work!" Ben says. + +Lily smells Ben's car. She makes a face. + +"Ben, I don't think juice is good for cars. It is too sweet and sticky. It is good for drinking, not for driving." Lily says. + +Ben feels sad. He likes his car. He does not want it to be broken. + +"Then what can we do, Lily? Where can we find some new oil for my car?" Ben asks. + +Lily thinks hard. She remembers something else her dad told her once. + +"Maybe we can ask my dad, Ben. He has a big car in the garage. He has some tools and some oil for his car. Maybe he can help us fix your car." Lily says. + +Ben smiles. He likes Lily's dad. He is nice and smart. + +"Okay, Lily. Let's go ask your dad. Maybe he can change the oil for my car and make it run again." Ben says. + +They pick up their cars and run to the garage. They hope Lily's dad can help them. They want to play with their cars some more. They love their cars. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big sack on a bench. It was brown and dirty. + +"Let's see what's inside," Lily said. She ran to the sack and opened it. + +"Wow, look at all these candies!" Ben said. He followed Lily and grabbed a handful of candies. They were colorful and shiny. + +Lily and Ben started to eat the candies. They were very sweet and yummy. They did not see the sign on the sack that said "HOT PEPPERS". + +After a few bites, Lily and Ben felt a burning in their mouths. They spit out the candies and cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow! These candies are hot! They hurt my tongue!" Lily said. + +"Me too! They have a bad taste! They are not candies, they are peppers!" Ben said. + +They ran to the water fountain and drank some water. They felt a little better. + +"Who put peppers in a sack and left them here?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it was a trick. Maybe someone wanted to make us laugh," Ben said. + +They looked around and saw a man with a camera. He was smiling and waving at them. + +"Hi, kids! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I'm making a funny show. Do you want to be on TV?" he said. + +Lily and Ben did not think it was funny. They were angry and sad. They did not want to be on TV. They wanted to go home. + +They ran away from the man and the sack. They learned a lesson. They never ate candies from a sack again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the lake with their mom and dad. The lake is big and blue. There are many ducks and fish in the lake. + +"Look, Anna, a duck!" Ben says. He points to a brown duck with a green head. "Can we feed it?" + +"Okay, but be careful," mom says. She gives them some bread to break into small pieces. "Ducks like bread, but not too much." + +Anna and Ben throw some bread into the water. The duck swims to them and eats the bread. It makes a noisy sound. "Quack, quack, quack!" The duck says. + +"What is it saying?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it is saying thank you." + +"Or maybe it is saying hello," Anna says. + +They laugh and throw more bread. The duck quacks louder. More ducks come to join it. They all quack and splash in the water. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They learn about ducks and the lake. They have fun with their mom and dad. They love the lake and the noisy ducks. +Lily and Ben were excited to go to the zoo. They had a ticket each that Mom gave them. The ticket had a picture of a lion on it. Lily and Ben liked lions. They wanted to see them roar and play. + +Mom drove them to the zoo and parked the car. They got out and walked to the gate. Mom showed the tickets to the man. The man smiled and said, "Welcome to the zoo! Have fun!" He gave them a map and a sticker. The map showed them where the animals were. The sticker had a giraffe on it. Lily and Ben liked giraffes too. They thanked the man and put the stickers on their shirts. + +They followed the map and saw many animals. They saw monkeys, elephants, penguins, and zebras. They learned their names and sounds. They had fun watching them eat and run and swim. They took pictures with Mom's phone. + +Then they came to the lion enclosure. They saw two big lions and three little lions. They were sleeping under a tree. Lily and Ben wanted to see them wake up and roar. They waited and waited. But the lions did not move. + +Lily was sad. She said, "Mom, why are the lions not roaring?" + +Mom said, "They are tired, Lily. They need to rest. Maybe they will roar later." + +Ben had an idea. He said, "Mom, can I release the lions? Maybe they will roar then." + +Mom was shocked. She said, "No, Ben! You can't release the lions! That's very dangerous! The lions belong in the zoo. They are not pets. They might hurt you or other people. You have to leave them alone." + +Ben was sorry. He said, "OK, Mom. I won't release the lions. I just wanted to hear them roar." + +Mom said, "I know, Ben. But you have to respect the animals. They have their own space and rules. Maybe we can come back another day and see them roar. Or we can watch a video of them roaring at home. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "OK, Mom. That sounds good." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you, Lily and Ben. You are very smart and curious. But you also have to be careful and kind. Now let's go see the other animals. Maybe we can find some that are awake and noisy." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They said, "Yes, Mom. Let's go!" + +They held Mom's hand and walked to the next enclosure. They saw a bear. The bear was awake and noisy. It growled and scratched its back on a tree. Lily and Ben laughed. They liked the bear. They were still excited to be at the zoo. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big round slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's race to the slide!" Sam says. "The first one to get to the top wins!" + +"OK!" Mia says. "Ready, set, go!" + +They run to the slide. Sam is faster than Mia. He gets to the ladder first. He climbs up the ladder. Mia follows him. She tries to catch up. + +Sam reaches the top of the slide. He looks down. He sees a long, curvy path. He smiles. He thinks he will win. + +He sits on the slide. He pushes himself down. He goes fast. He feels the wind on his face. He laughs. + +But then he sees something. He sees a big puddle at the end of the slide. He did not see it before. He tries to stop. He can't. He goes into the puddle. He gets wet. He feels cold. He cries. + +Mia sees Sam go into the puddle. She feels sorry for him. She stops at the top of the slide. She does not want to get wet too. She climbs down the ladder. She runs to Sam. She hugs him. + +"It's OK, Sam," she says. "You won the race. You are very fast." + +Sam looks at Mia. He sees her smile. He feels better. He smiles too. + +"Thank you, Mia," he says. "You are very kind. You are my best friend." + +They walk to the bench. They sit down. They are tired. They rest. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the garden. They liked to smell the flowers and look for bugs. One day, they saw a big green plant with many leaves. Lily said, "What is this? It smells good." + +Tom said, "I don't know. Maybe it is a herb. My mom uses herbs to cook. She says they make food tasty and healthy." + +Lily said, "Can we pick some and take it to your mom? Maybe she can make us a snack." + +Tom said, "Okay. But we have to be careful. Some plants are not good to touch or eat. They can make us sick or hurt us." + +Lily and Tom kneeled down and started to pull the leaves from the plant. They did not know that the plant was poison ivy. It had a sticky sap that made their skin itch and burn. They filled their pockets with the leaves and ran to Tom's house. + +They showed the leaves to Tom's mom and said, "Look, mom, we found a herb in the garden. Can you make us a snack with it?" + +Tom's mom looked at the leaves and gasped. She said, "Oh no, this is not a herb. This is poison ivy. It is very bad for you. How did you get this?" + +Lily and Tom said, "We picked it from the garden. It smelled good. We thought it was a herb." + +Tom's mom said, "You should never pick plants that you don't know. They can be dangerous. You have to wash your hands and face right now. And throw away those leaves. They can make you very sick." + +Lily and Tom felt scared and sorry. They ran to the bathroom and washed their hands and face. But it was too late. They already had red rashes and blisters on their skin. They felt very itchy and sore. They cried and wished they had listened to Tom's mom. She was reliable and knew what was good and bad for them. They learned a hard lesson that day. +Ben was a brave boy who liked to play on the farm. He liked to feed the cows, pet the sheep and watch the chickens. But his favorite thing was to climb on the big pile of hay in the barn. + +One day, he was climbing on the hay when he felt something sharp poke his hand. He looked and saw a shiny metal thing sticking out of the hay. It was a needle. Ben was scared and wanted to cry. He knew needles could hurt a lot. + +He remembered what his mom had told him. If he ever found a needle, he should not touch it and tell an adult right away. Ben was brave and did not touch the needle. He climbed down from the hay and ran to find his mom. + +He showed his mom his hand and told her about the needle. His mom was proud of him for being brave and careful. She gave him a hug and a band-aid. She said she would tell the farmer to remove the needle from the hay. + +Ben felt better and smiled. He was happy he had listened to his mom and done the right thing. He was a brave boy who liked to play on the farm. +Lila and Tom are playing with blocks in the living room. They like to build towers and houses and bridges. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, Lila, I made a huge tower!" Tom says, showing his creation. "It is taller than me!" + +"Wow, Tom, that is a good tower!" Lila says. "But I can make mine bigger. Watch me!" She adds more blocks to her tower, trying to increase its height. + +But Lila is not careful. She puts too many blocks on the top, and the tower becomes wobbly. It starts to lean and shake. + +"Oh no, Lila, your tower is going to fall!" Tom warns. + +But it is too late. The tower falls down with a loud crash, scattering blocks everywhere. Some blocks hit the table, where Mom is working on her laptop. The laptop falls to the floor, too. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees the mess and the broken laptop. She is angry. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. "Who did this?" + +Lila and Tom look at each other. They are scared. They know they are in trouble. + +"It was not me, Mom, it was Lila!" Tom says, pointing at his sister. + +"No, it was not me, Mom, it was Tom!" Lila says, pointing at her brother. + +Mom sighs. She is not happy with their lies. She knows they both made the mess. + +"Stop blaming each other, Lila and Tom. You are both humans, not animals. You need to be honest and responsible. You need to say sorry and help me clean up. And you need to be more careful with your blocks. They are not toys, they are tools. You can use them to learn and have fun, but not to make huge problems." Mom says. + +Lila and Tom feel ashamed. They know Mom is right. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. They help Mom pick up the blocks and the laptop. They promise to be more careful next time. Mom hugs them and forgives them. She still loves them, even when they make mistakes. +Tom likes to read books. He has many books in his room. Some books have pictures, some books have stories, some books have words. Tom likes to learn new words. He has a big book with many words. It is called a dictionary. + +One day, Tom wants to read a new story book. He opens the book and sees a word he does not know. It is "dragon". He thinks, what is a dragon? He looks at the picture. It is a big animal with wings and fire. He thinks, is it real or make-believe? + +He decides to ask his mom. He takes the story book and the dictionary and goes to the kitchen. He finds his mom making cookies. He says, "Mom, can you help me? I do not know this word." He shows her the word "dragon". + +His mom smiles and says, "Sure, I can help you. Let's look at the dictionary." She takes the big book and opens it. She finds the word "dragon" and reads the definition. She says, "A dragon is a mythical creature that can fly and breathe fire. It is not real, it is only in stories and pictures." + +Tom says, "Oh, I see. Thank you, mom. The dictionary is very helpful. It tells me what words mean." He hugs his mom and says, "Can I have a cookie?" + +His mom says, "Of course, you can. You are a good reader and a good learner. I am proud of you." She gives him a cookie and a kiss. Tom is happy. He goes back to his room and reads his story book. He likes the dragon. He thinks, maybe I can draw a dragon too. He gets his crayons and paper and starts to draw. He has fun. He loves books. +Lily liked to play with her robot. Her robot was pink and shiny and could talk and dance. Lily named her robot Rosie and they were best friends. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and Rosie. They saw other kids playing with their toys. Lily wanted to share her robot with them, but some of them were mean. They said her robot was silly and ugly and they pushed it away. Lily felt sad and angry. + +"Rosie, are you okay?" Lily asked her robot. + +"Yes, Lily, I am okay. But those kids were not nice. They hurt my feelings," Rosie said. + +Lily hugged her robot and said, "I'm sorry, Rosie. You are not silly or ugly. You are the best robot ever. I love you." + +"Thank you, Lily. I love you too. You are a good friend," Rosie said. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and came to comfort her. She said, "Lily, I'm proud of you for being kind and caring to your robot. You should always treat others the way you want to be treated. Do you remember what that means?" + +Lily nodded and said, "It means to be nice and share and not hurt anyone." + +"That's right, Lily. And do you remember what we say when someone is mean to us?" + +Lily smiled and said, "We say, 'I don't like that. Please stop.' And we walk away." + +"Very good, Lily. You are a smart and brave girl. Now, let's go find some nice kids to play with. Maybe they will like your robot too," Lily's mom said. + +Lily agreed and took Rosie with her. She hoped to find some new friends who would like her and her robot. She knew that being nice was better than being mean. And she knew that her robot was pink and shiny and wonderful. +Sara and Ben like to play with puzzles. They have many puzzles with different pictures. Some are animals, some are cars, some are flowers. They like to make the puzzles on the floor of their room. + +One day, they find a new puzzle in a box. It is very big and has many pieces. They want to make it, but they do not know what it is. They look at the box, but there is no picture on it. They are curious and excited. + +They start to put the pieces together. They try to find the ones that fit. They look at the colors and the shapes. They talk to each other. + +"Look, this piece has a blue stripe. Maybe it is part of the sky," Sara says. + +"Or maybe it is part of the water. See, this piece has a green dot. Maybe it is a fish," Ben says. + +They keep working on the puzzle. They are creative and use their imagination. They help each other to find the right pieces. They have fun. + +After a while, they finish the puzzle. They are happy and proud. They look at the picture they made. It is a beautiful rainbow with many colors. They smile and hug each other. + +They show the puzzle to their mom. She is surprised and impressed. + +"Wow, you made a wonderful puzzle! How did you do it?" she asks. + +"We did it together. We helped each other. We were creative," Sara and Ben say. + +Mom hugs them and praises them. + +"You are very smart and clever. I am proud of you. You can do anything you set your mind to," she says. + +Sara and Ben feel happy and loved. They like to play with puzzles. They like to help each other. They like to be creative. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big hill with many rocks. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Lila!" Tom said. "Maybe we can find something fun!" + +"OK, Tom!" Lila said. "But be careful. The rocks are hot from the sun. And don't make too much noise. Mama said there is a giant who lives near the park. He does not like loud sounds." + +They started to climb the hill. They jumped from rock to rock. They had fun. But they did not see the giant who was sleeping behind the hill. He heard their voices and their footsteps. He woke up. He was angry. + +"Who is making that noise?" the giant roared. "Who is disturbing my sleep?" + +He looked over the hill. He saw Lila and Tom. They were scared. They tried to run away. But the giant was faster. He reached out his big hand and grabbed them. + +"Ha! I found you!" the giant said. "You are my lunch now!" + +He opened his mouth and ate them. They screamed. But no one heard them. The giant was happy. He went back to sleep. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big orange ball on the grass. Lily wanted to play with it, but Ben had a different opinion. + +"No, Lily, that is not a ball. That is a pumpkin. Pumpkins are for Halloween, not for playing," Ben said. + +"But I like pumpkins. They are round and bright and fun. And I can spring on them like this," Lily said. She ran to the pumpkin and jumped on it with both feet. + +"Crack!" The pumpkin broke in half and seeds and pulp flew everywhere. Lily and Ben were covered in orange goo. + +"Oh no, Lily, look what you did! You broke the pumpkin. Now we are in trouble," Ben said. + +Lily felt sorry. She did not mean to break the pumpkin. She just wanted to have fun. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I did not know the pumpkin was so soft. Maybe we can fix it," Lily said. + +They tried to put the pumpkin back together, but it was too hard. They could not make it round again. + +"Maybe we can hide it," Ben said. He looked around for a place to hide the pumpkin. + +But it was too late. The owner of the pumpkin came to the park. He was a farmer who was selling pumpkins for Halloween. He saw his broken pumpkin and the two messy kids. + +"Hey, you two, what did you do to my pumpkin? That was my biggest and best one. How did you break it?" he asked. + +Lily and Ben did not know what to say. They felt scared and ashamed. They looked at each other and then at the farmer. + +"We're sorry, sir. We thought it was a ball. We did not mean to break it. We were just playing," they said. + +The farmer was angry at first, but then he saw their faces. He saw that they were young and did not know better. He also saw that they were sorry. + +He sighed and smiled a little. + +"Well, I guess it was an honest mistake. But you should be more careful next time. Pumpkins are not balls. They are for carving and eating, not for springing. Do you understand?" he said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They understood. + +"Can we help you clean up?" they asked. + +The farmer nodded. He appreciated their offer. + +"Sure, you can help me. But first, let me give you something. Here, take these two small pumpkins. They are not broken. You can take them home and carve them for Halloween. How does that sound?" he said. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They liked the idea. + +"Thank you, sir. That sounds great. We like pumpkins. And we will be more careful next time," they said. + +They took the small pumpkins and helped the farmer clean up the big one. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that pumpkins are not balls, and that opinions can be different. And they learned that springing can be fun, but also dangerous. +Lily loved books. She loved to look at the pictures and listen to the stories. She wanted to go to the library with her mom and get some new books. + +"Mom, can we go to the library today?" she asked. + +"Maybe later, sweetie. I have to do some work first," her mom said. + +Lily sighed. She was bored. She had read all her books at home. She wanted to see the library. The library was big and bright and had many books. She wondered what books they had there. + +She decided to play with her toys for a while. She played with her dolls, her blocks, and her puzzles. But she still wanted to go to the library. + +"Mom, are you done with your work?" she asked again. + +"Not yet, honey. I need some more time," her mom said. + +Lily sighed again. She was tired of waiting. She wished her mom would finish her work soon. + +She looked out the window and saw the sun shining. She had an idea. She put on her shoes and her coat and grabbed her backpack. She put some of her books in her backpack. She wanted to share them with someone. + +She went outside and walked to the park. She saw some kids playing on the swings and the slide. She saw a bench under a tree. She went to the bench and sat down. She opened her backpack and took out a book. It was her favorite book. It was about a princess and a dragon and a knight. It was brilliant. + +She started to read the book out loud. She made voices for the characters. She made sounds for the dragon. She smiled and laughed. + +Soon, some kids came over to her. They were curious about her book. They asked her what she was reading. + +"It's a story about a princess and a dragon and a knight. Do you want to hear it?" she asked. + +"Yes, please!" they said. + +Lily was happy. She had found some new friends. She read the book to them. They listened and asked questions. They enjoyed the story. + +Lily forgot about the library. She had fun with her books and her friends. She was glad she had come to the park. She thought books were brilliant. +Lila and Tom were playing in the forest. They liked to pretend they were animals and hide from each other. Lila was a rabbit and Tom was a fox. They ran and jumped and laughed. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a hunter with a big gun. He was looking for animals to shoot. He was impatient and angry. He did not see Lila and Tom, but he saw a deer. He aimed his gun at the deer. + +"Bang!" The gun made a scary sound. The deer fell to the ground. Lila and Tom were very afraid. They wanted to run away, but they did not know where to go. + +"Tom, what do we do?" Lila whispered. + +"Shh, we have to be quiet. Maybe the hunter will go away," Tom whispered back. + +But the hunter did not go away. He came closer to the deer. He wanted to take it with him. He saw Lila and Tom hiding behind a bush. He pointed his gun at them. + +"Hey, what are you doing here? Get out of my way!" he shouted. + +Lila and Tom were very brave. They did not cry or scream. They stood up and looked at the hunter. + +"We are not animals. We are children. We are playing. You are mean. You hurt the deer. You should not hurt animals. They are our friends," Lila said. + +The hunter was surprised. He did not expect to see children in the forest. He felt ashamed. He lowered his gun. + +"I'm sorry. I did not know. I was looking for food. I'm hungry. But you are right. I should not hurt animals. They are your friends. And you are my friends too," he said. + +He smiled at Lila and Tom. He gave them some bread and cheese. He helped them find their way back to their home. He said goodbye and thanked them for teaching him a lesson. He decided to never hunt again. He wanted to be kind to animals and children. Lila and Tom were happy. They hugged the hunter and waved at him. They learned that sometimes people can change. They hoped the deer would be okay. They went home and told their parents their story. Their parents were proud of them. They gave them a big hug and a kiss. They had a good night's sleep. They dreamed of the forest and their new friend. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Today they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Can we go on the slide, mom?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, but first you have to do some exercise," her mom says. "You have to stand on one leg and touch your nose. Then you have to hop like a bunny. Then you can go on the slide." + +Lily and Ben think that sounds fun. They do what their mom says. They stand on one leg and touch their nose. They hop like a bunny. They laugh and giggle. + +"Good job, kids!" their mom says. "Now you can go on the slide." + +Lily and Ben run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They feel the wind in their hair. They feel happy. + +"Wow, this is so fun!" Lily says. + +"I know, right?" Ben says. + +They go on the slide again and again. They do not want to stop. + +But then they hear their moms call them. + +"Kids, it's time to go home. We have a surprise for you," their moms say. + +Lily and Ben wonder what the surprise is. They hope it is something good. They say goodbye to the slide. They follow their moms to the car. + +When they get home, they see a big cake on the table. It has candles and sprinkles. It smells good. + +"Happy birthday, Lily and Ben!" their moms say. "We made this cake for you. It is very tasty." + +Lily and Ben are surprised. They forgot that today is their birthday. They are happy. They hug their moms. They blow out the candles. They eat the cake. It is very tasty. + +They think that this is the best day ever. They are glad that they did some exercise. They are glad that they have each other. They are glad that they have a tasty cake. They smile and say thank you. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big bucket of soil and some seeds that their mom gave them. They wanted to grow flowers and vegetables. + +One day, mom told them to be obedient and not to go near the fence. She said there was a mean dog on the other side who could bite them. Tom and Lily said yes, mom, and went to play with their bucket. + +But Tom was curious and wanted to see the dog. He told Lily to come with him and peek through the fence. Lily was scared and said no, Tom, mom said not to go. Tom said it would be fun and he would not answer mom if she called them. + +Tom and Lily crept to the fence and looked through a hole. They saw a big, black dog with sharp teeth and angry eyes. The dog saw them too and started to bark and growl. Tom and Lily were very afraid and dropped their bucket of soil. The dog jumped and tried to bite them through the fence. + +Mom heard the noise and ran to the garden. She saw Tom and Lily crying and the dog barking. She picked them up and hugged them. She was angry and sad. She said, why did you not listen to me? Why did you not answer me when I called you? You could have been hurt by the dog. You were not obedient and you made a mess of the soil. + +Tom and Lily said sorry, mom, and hugged her back. They learned their lesson and never went near the fence again. They were obedient and played with their bucket of soil and seeds. They grew beautiful flowers and vegetables and shared them with mom. Mom was happy and proud of them. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. They pretend to be lions and roar at each other. They show their muscles and run around the trees. + +One day, they see a new boy in the park. He is bigger than them and has a bike. He rides his bike fast and makes loud noises. He stops near Tom and Sam and says, "You are not lions. You are babies. You have no muscles. You have no bike. You are silly." + +Tom and Sam feel sad and angry. They do not like the new boy. They want to roar at him and chase him away. But they are afraid of his bike and his size. They do not know what to do. + +Then, they see a light in the sky. It is a big, yellow ball. It is the sun. The sun is bright and warm. It makes Tom and Sam happy. They look at the new boy and say, "You are not big. You are small. You have no sun. You have no light. You are dark." + +The new boy is surprised and scared. He does not like the sun. He thinks it is too hot and bright. He covers his eyes and says, "Go away, sun. Go away, lions. Leave me alone." + +He gets on his bike and rides away. He does not come back to the park. Tom and Sam smile and hug each other. They are lions. They have muscles. They have light. They are happy. They roar and play in the park. The end. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play in the forest. They liked to look for animals and flowers and mushrooms. One day, they saw a big red mushroom with white spots. It looked like a hat. + +"Wow, look at this mushroom!" Sara said. "It is so pretty and big. Can we pick it?" + +Tom shook his head. "No, we can't. Mama said some mushrooms are bad. They can make us sick or hurt us. We have to listen to Mama." + +Sara pouted. "But I want to touch it. It is so soft and smooth. Please, Tom, let me touch it. Just a little bit." + +Tom sighed. He loved his sister and wanted to make her happy. He looked around and saw no one. He thought maybe it was okay to touch the mushroom for a second. He said, "Okay, Sara, you can touch it. But be gentle. Don't break it or pull it. And don't put it in your mouth or nose or eyes. Just touch it with your finger." + +Sara smiled. She reached out her hand and touched the mushroom. It felt like velvet. She rubbed it with her finger. She liked it. She wanted to touch it more. She forgot what Tom said. She grabbed the mushroom and pulled it. It came off the ground. She held it in her hand. She brought it close to her face. She smelled it. It smelled sweet. She licked it. It tasted good. She bit it. It was juicy. + +Tom saw what Sara did. He gasped. He dropped his stick. He ran to Sara. He tried to take the mushroom from her. He said, "Sara, no! Don't eat the mushroom! It is bad! It is bad!" + +But it was too late. Sara had eaten the mushroom. She felt funny. She felt dizzy. She felt sick. She dropped the mushroom. She fell to the ground. She closed her eyes. She did not move. + +Tom cried. He screamed. He called for Mama. He hugged Sara. He said, "Sara, Sara, wake up! Please, wake up! I'm sorry, Sara, I'm sorry!" + +But Sara did not wake up. She did not hear Tom. She did not listen to Tom. She did not listen to Mama. She ate the bad mushroom. And the bad mushroom hurt her. And Sara was gone. +Lila and Ben are best friends. They like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. One day, they see a big hill in the park. It has many rocks and trees. They want to climb the hill. + +"Let's go to the top of the hill!" Ben says. "We can see the whole park from there!" + +"OK!" Lila says. "But be careful. The hill is very high and steep." + +They hold hands and start to climb. They help each other over the rocks and branches. They are brave and strong. They are almost at the top. + +"Look, Lila! We did it!" Ben says. "We are mighty climbers!" + +"Yes, we are!" Lila says. "And look at the view! It is so pretty!" + +They see the park below them. They see the slide, the swing and the grass. They see the birds, the flowers and the sun. They smile and laugh. + +They are very happy. They hug each other. They are best friends. +Anna and Ben are playing with blocks. They make a big tower with many colors. Anna likes the red blocks best. She wants to put them on top of the tower. But Ben takes the red blocks first. He puts them in a zigzag shape on the tower. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Anna says. "You steal my red blocks!" + +"No, I don't!" Ben says. "I find them first. They are mine!" + +Anna is angry. She tries to grab the red blocks from the tower. But she is clumsy. She knocks down the whole tower. The blocks fall everywhere. Anna and Ben are sad. They look at the mess. + +"I'm sorry," Anna says. "I didn't mean to break the tower." + +"I'm sorry, too," Ben says. "I shouldn't have taken your red blocks." + +They hug each other. They decide to share the blocks. They start to build a new tower. They make it bigger and better. They use all the colors. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big lamp near the swings. The lamp is shiny and red. It has a long cord. + +"Look, a lamp!" Anna says. "Let's play with it." + +Ben is shy. He does not like to touch new things. He says, "No, Anna. The lamp is not for us. It is for someone else. Maybe it is hot or sharp. We should leave it alone." + +Anna is not shy. She is curious. She says, "Don't be scared, Ben. The lamp is fun. See, I can tie the cord around my waist. Now I am a lamp girl. I can light up the park." + +She runs around the lamp, laughing. The cord is long and loose. She does not see the rock on the ground. She trips and falls. The lamp falls too. It breaks with a loud noise. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They hear someone coming. It is the park keeper. He is angry. He says, "Who broke my lamp? That was my new lamp. It was very expensive. You are bad children. You should not play with things that are not yours." + +Anna and Ben are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, sir. We did not mean to break your lamp. We were just playing. Please don't be mad at us." + +The park keeper is still angry. He says, "You should know better. Playing with a lamp is dangerous. You could have hurt yourselves or started a fire. You should go home and tell your parents what you did. And don't come back to the park until you learn to be careful and respectful." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They untie the cord from Anna's waist. They say goodbye to the park keeper. They walk home slowly. They are not friends with the lamp anymore. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One morning, they woke up and saw that everything was white and icy. They put on their coats, hats, boots and gloves and ran outside. + +"Look, snow!" Tom said. "Let's make a snowman!" + +"OK!" Lily said. "I will get a carrot for his nose!" + +They rolled big balls of snow and stacked them on top of each other. They found a carrot, some stones and a scarf and made a face and a neck for their snowman. + +"He is so cute!" Lily said. "Let's give him a name!" + +"How about Frosty?" Tom said. + +"I like it!" Lily said. "Frosty the snowman!" + +They hugged their snowman and smiled. + +But then, they heard a loud bark. It was Max, the big dog from next door. He had escaped from his yard and was running towards them. + +"Uh-oh!" Tom said. "Max is coming! He might knock down our snowman!" + +"Go away, Max!" Lily said. "Leave Frosty alone!" + +They tried to shoo Max away, but he was too fast and strong. He jumped on their snowman and knocked him over. He bit the carrot and the scarf and scattered the stones. + +"Hey, stop it!" Tom said. "Bad dog!" + +"Help, help!" Lily said. "Mom, Dad!" + +Their parents heard their cries and came outside. They saw Max and their ruined snowman. + +"Oh, no!" Mom said. "What happened?" + +"Max did it!" Tom said. "He destroyed our snowman!" + +"Max, bad boy!" Dad said. "Go back to your yard!" + +He grabbed Max by the collar and dragged him away. He apologized to Tom and Lily and said he would fix the fence. + +"I'm sorry, kids," Mom said. "That was not nice of Max. He didn't know better." + +"It's OK, Mom," Lily said. "We can make another snowman." + +"Yeah, we can," Tom said. "But we will always remember Frosty. He was our first snowman." + +They hugged each other and went inside to have some hot chocolate. They hoped that Max would learn to be a good dog and not bother them again. +Tim and Mia like to play with their vehicles. They have cars, trucks, buses and trains. They make noises with their mouths when they move them. Vroom, beep, honk, choo-choo! + +One day, they decide to have a race. They each pick a vehicle and line them up on the floor. Tim has a red car and Mia has a yellow bus. They count to three and start the race. They push their vehicles as fast as they can. They make loud noises. Vroom, beep, honk, choo-choo! + +The race is very close. Tim and Mia both want to win. They reach the end of the floor. They look at their vehicles. Who finished first? They can't tell. Their vehicles are next to each other. They both say, "I won!" + +Mom hears the noisy race. She comes to see what is going on. She sees Tim and Mia and their vehicles. She smiles and says, "You both did a great job. You both finished at the same time. You both win!" + +Tim and Mia are happy. They hug each other and say, "Yay! We both win!" They thank Mom and play with their vehicles some more. They make noises with their mouths. Vroom, beep, honk, choo-choo! +Tim and Mia liked to play with their toy rocket. They pretended it could fly to the moon and the stars. They made noises like zoom and boom and whoosh. + +One day, they decided to discuss how to make their rocket better. They thought of brilliant ideas, like adding more wings, or stickers, or a parachute. They agreed to share their ideas and work together. + +They went to the garage, where they found some cardboard, glue, scissors, and paint. They started to cut and stick and paint their rocket. They were very happy and proud of their work. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was their dad, who came home from work. He saw the mess they made in the garage. He saw the cardboard, the glue, the scissors, and the paint. He saw the rocket, which looked nothing like a rocket. + +He was very angry and shouted at them. He said they were naughty and careless. He said they ruined his tools and his car. He said they had to clean up everything and go to their rooms. + +Tim and Mia felt very sad and scared. They cried and said they were sorry. They did not understand why their dad was so mad. They only wanted to play with their rocket. They thought it was brilliant. But now, they had no rocket, no fun, and no smile. +Lily likes to lean on the wall when she goes up the stairs. She thinks it is fun to feel the wall with her hand and her shoulder. She likes to count the stairs as she climbs. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten! + +One day, Lily smells something spicy in the kitchen. She wonders what it is. She leans on the wall and goes up the stairs to see. She sees her mom cooking something in a big pot. It has red sauce and green things and white things. It looks yummy. + +"Mom, what are you making?" Lily asks. + +"I'm making chili, Lily. It's a special dish with beans and meat and spices. Do you want to try some?" Mom says. + +Lily nods. She likes beans and meat. Mom gives her a small spoon of chili. Lily puts it in her mouth. It is hot and spicy. It makes her tongue tingle and her eyes water. She coughs and spits it out. + +"Too spicy, too spicy!" Lily cries. + +Mom hugs her and gives her a glass of water. She says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I forgot you don't like spicy food. Maybe next time I'll make it less spicy for you. Do you want some bread and cheese instead?" + +Lily nods. She likes bread and cheese. She leans on Mom and says, "I love you, Mom." + +"I love you too, Lily," Mom says. +Tim and Lily liked to play in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers and rocks. One day, they saw a lizard on the wall. It was green and brown and had a long tail. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tim said. "Can we touch it?" + +Lily shook her head. "No, we can't. Mommy said we should not touch animals we don't know. They might bite or scratch or run away." + +Tim frowned. "But it looks so cool. Maybe it wants to be our friend." + +Lily reminded him of what Mommy said. "Mommy knows best. She said we should only touch animals that are safe and that we have permission to touch. Like our dog, Spot, or our cat, Fluffy. They are nice and soft and cuddly." + +Tim nodded. He knew Lily was right. He did not want to hurt the lizard or make it scared. He also did not want to get hurt or make Mommy angry. He decided to leave the lizard alone and look for something else to play with. + +"Okay, let's go find some rocks then," he said. "Maybe we can make a castle with them." + +Lily smiled. She liked to make castles with rocks. She followed Tim to the other side of the garden. They left the lizard on the wall. The lizard was happy to be left alone. It blinked its eyes and licked its tongue. It felt safe and warm in the sun. +Lily and Ben liked to play with their toy castle. They had many knights and horses and dragons to make stories with. One day, they saw a new toy in the shop. It was a big shiny crown that made noises when you pressed a button. Lily and Ben wanted the crown very much. + +They asked their mom if they could have the crown, but she said no. She said they had enough toys and they should save their money. Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They thought of a plan. They decided to take the crown when mom was not looking and hide it in their castle. + +They waited until mom was busy talking to the shopkeeper. Then they ran to the crown and grabbed it. They put it in a bag and ran back to their castle. They felt very happy and excited. They put the crown on their heads and pressed the button. The crown made loud noises and flashed lights. Lily and Ben laughed and pretended to be kings and queens. + +But mom heard the noises and saw the lights. She knew something was wrong. She walked to the castle and saw the crown. She looked at Lily and Ben and they looked at her. They felt very guilty and scared. They knew they had done a bad thing. + +Mom was very angry and sad. She called Lily and Ben and asked them why they had taken the crown. They said they were sorry and they wanted the crown very much. Mom said that was not a good reason. She said they had to give the crown back and say sorry to the shopkeeper. She said they had to learn to share and be honest. + +Lily and Ben nodded and cried. They took the crown and followed mom to the shop. They gave the crown back and said sorry to the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper was kind and said he forgave them. He said they could play with the crown in the shop if they asked nicely. Lily and Ben said thank you and smiled. + +Mom hugged Lily and Ben and said she loved them. She said she was proud of them for telling the truth and saying sorry. She said they could still play with their castle and make stories. Lily and Ben said they loved mom and they were sorry for making her angry and sad. They said they would not take things that were not theirs again. They said they would be good and happy. They went back to their castle and played with their knights and horses and dragons. They forgot about the crown and had fun. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and smell them. Lily saw a big yellow flower that was very pretty. She wanted to pick it and give it to her mom. + +"Look, Tom, a big yellow flower!" she said. "Can I pick it?" + +Tom shook his head. "No, Lily, you can't. That is a sunflower. It is not for picking. It is for the bees and the birds. They need it for food and seeds. If you pick it, it will die." + +Lily felt sad. She wanted to make her mom happy with a flower. She looked around and saw a small white flower that was growing in a tube. The tube was green and had holes in it. It was hanging from a fence. + +"What is that, Tom?" she asked. "Can I pick that?" + +Tom smiled. "That is a morning glory. It is a flower that blooms in the morning and closes at night. It grows in a tube to be safe from the bugs and the wind. You can pick one, but only one. They are very delicate." + +Lily was happy. She carefully picked a morning glory and held it in her hand. It was soft and sweet. She ran to her mom and gave her the flower. + +"Mom, look, a flower for you!" she said. "It is a morning glory. It blooms in the morning and closes at night. It grows in a tube to be safe." + +Mom hugged Lily and thanked her. She put the flower in a cup of water and placed it on the windowsill. + +"That is a very beautiful flower, Lily. And you are a very thoughtful girl. I love you very much." she said. + +Lily felt proud and happy. She loved her mom and her flower. She went back to the garden to play with Tom and the sunflower. +Jill liked to wear pretty dresses. She had many dresses in different colors and patterns. She liked to show them to her friends and family. She thought she was very charming in her dresses. + +One day, Jill wanted to wear her new pink dress. It had flowers and ribbons on it. She asked her mom to help her put it on. Her mom said, "OK, but be careful. It is a very nice dress. Do not get it dirty or torn." + +Jill said, "I will be careful, mom. I promise." She put on her dress and looked at herself in the mirror. She smiled and twirled. She felt very happy and pretty. + +She wanted to go outside and play. She asked her mom if she could go. Her mom said, "Yes, but stay in the yard. Do not go near the street. There is a lot of traffic. It is dangerous." + +Jill said, "I will stay in the yard, mom. I promise." She went outside and saw her friend Tom. Tom was playing with his ball. He saw Jill and said, "Hi, Jill. You look very charming in your dress. Do you want to play with me?" + +Jill said, "Yes, Tom. I want to play with you. But we have to stay in the yard. My mom said so." Tom said, "OK, Jill. We will stay in the yard. But can I see your dress? It is very pretty." + +Jill said, "Sure, Tom. You can see my dress. But be gentle. Do not pull or tear it." Tom said, "I will be gentle, Jill. I promise." He came closer to Jill and touched her dress. He liked the flowers and ribbons. He said, "Wow, Jill. Your dress is very nice. Can I have it?" + +Jill said, "No, Tom. You cannot have it. It is my dress. I like it very much." Tom said, "But I like it too. I want it. Please, Jill. Give it to me." Jill said, "No, Tom. It is mine. Go away." + +Tom got angry. He said, "Fine, Jill. If you do not give me your dress, I will take it." He grabbed Jill's dress and pulled it hard. Jill screamed and tried to stop him. But Tom was stronger. He ripped Jill's dress off her. He ran away with it. + +Jill was left in her underwear. She felt very cold and sad. She cried and cried. Her mom heard her and came outside. She saw Jill and said, "Oh, Jill. What happened? Where is your dress?" + +Jill told her mom what Tom did. Her mom hugged her and said, "I am so sorry, Jill. That was very mean of Tom. He should not have done that. He should have respected your dress and your feelings. He should have asked nicely or left you alone. He should have been a good friend." + +Jill said, "I know, mom. But he was not a good friend. He was a bad friend. He ruined my dress and my day. I do not like him anymore." Her mom said, "I understand, Jill. But maybe you can forgive him. Maybe he will say sorry and give you back your dress. Maybe he will learn his lesson and be a better friend." + +Jill said, "Maybe, mom. But I do not know. I am very hurt and angry. I do not want to see him or talk to him. I do not want to play with him. I do not want to wear dresses anymore. They are too much trouble." Her mom said, "Oh, Jill. Do not say that. You are still very charming, with or without a dress. You can wear whatever you want. But do not let Tom take away your joy and your confidence. You are a wonderful girl, Jill. And you deserve to be happy and respected." + +The moral of the story is: Do not be greedy or selfish. Do not take what is not yours. Do not hurt others with your words or actions. Be a good friend and respect others. Be happy with what you have and share with others. Be kind and gentle. Be charming inside and out. +Anna and Ben were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They had to pack their luggage with clothes and toys. Anna had a big pink luggage and Ben had a small blue luggage. + +"Anna, can you help me cut this sticker?" Ben asked. He wanted to put a sticker of a dinosaur on his luggage. + +"Sure, Ben. Here is the scissors. Be careful, don't cut yourself," Anna said. She gave Ben the scissors and a thin piece of paper with a sticker on it. + +Ben cut the paper along the edge of the sticker. He peeled off the sticker and stuck it on his luggage. He smiled and showed it to Anna. + +"Look, Anna, my luggage has a dinosaur now. It is very cool," Ben said. + +"Wow, Ben, your luggage is very cool. I like your dinosaur," Anna said. She hugged Ben and gave him a kiss. + +Mom and Dad came into the room. They saw Anna and Ben with their luggage. + +"Are you ready to go, kids?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom, we are ready. We have our luggage and our stickers," Anna said. + +"Great, let's go then. We have a plane to catch," Dad said. + +Anna and Ben followed Mom and Dad to the car. They put their luggage in the trunk and got in the car. They were very excited to go on their trip. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. One day, their mom says they are going to visit their grandma. Grandma lives in a big house with a garden. Lily and Tom are happy. They love their grandma. + +They get in the car and drive for a long time. They see cows and trees and houses. They sing songs and play games. Spot sits in the back with them. He wags his tail and licks their faces. They laugh and hug him. + +They arrive at grandma's house. They run to the door and ring the bell. Grandma opens the door and smiles. She hugs them and kisses them. She says, "Hello, my darlings. I'm so happy to see you. Come in, come in." + +They go inside and see a big cake on the table. Grandma says, "I made this for you. It's your favorite. Chocolate and vanilla. Do you want some?" Lily and Tom nod and say, "Yes, please. Thank you, grandma. You are the best." + +They sit down and eat the cake. It is yummy and sweet. They tell grandma about their school and their friends and their toys. Grandma listens and nods and asks questions. She tells them stories about when she was a little girl. They laugh and listen and ask questions. + +Then, grandma says, "I have something to tell you. Something sad. Do you remember grandpa? He used to live here with me. He used to play with you and read you books and give you candy. Do you remember him?" Lily and Tom nod and say, "Yes, we remember grandpa. We love him. Where is he?" + +Grandma sighs and says, "Grandpa is not here anymore. He is dead. He died a few weeks ago. He was very old and very sick. He went to sleep and did not wake up. He is in heaven now. He is happy and peaceful. He is watching over us. He loves us very much." + +Lily and Tom feel sad. They do not understand what dead means. They want to see grandpa. They want to play with him and read with him and get candy from him. They miss him. They start to cry. Grandma hugs them and says, "It's okay to cry. I cry too. I miss him too. But we have to be brave. We have to remember the good times we had with him. We have to be thankful for his love. He is always in our hearts. He is always with us." + +Lily and Tom wipe their tears and say, "We are sorry, grandma. We are sad for you. We are thankful for grandpa. We love him. We love you. Can we see his picture?" Grandma smiles and says, "Of course, my darlings. Come with me. I have many pictures of him. He was a handsome and kind man. He would be proud of you. He would want you to be happy and strong." + +They go to the living room and see a big picture of grandpa on the wall. He is smiling and holding a fishing rod. He has gray hair and a beard and glasses. He looks like Santa Claus. Lily and Tom smile and say, "That's grandpa. He looks happy. He looks nice. Can we touch his picture?" Grandma says, "Yes, you can. Go ahead. Say hello to him. He can hear you. He can see you. He can feel your love." + +Lily and Tom touch the picture and say, "Hello, grandpa. We miss you. We love you. Thank you for being our grandpa. We hope you are happy in heaven. We will see you again someday. Goodbye, grandpa." Grandma joins them and says, "Hello, my love. I miss you. I love you. Thank you for being my husband. I hope you are happy in heaven. I will see you again someday. Goodbye, my love." + +They hug each other and say, "We are a family. We stick together. We help each other. We love each other. We are thankful for each other." Spot barks and wags his tail. He joins them and licks their faces. They laugh and hug him. They say, "We love you, Spot. You are part of our family. You are a good dog. Thank you for being our friend." + +They spend the rest of the day with grandma. They play in the garden and feed the birds. They watch a movie and eat popcorn. They read books and sing songs. They have fun and smile. They are happy and strong. They are thankful for their visit. They are thankful for their grandma. They are thankful for their grandpa. They are thankful for their life. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their boat. They had a big boat made of wood and painted red and blue. They took their boat to the pond near their house and put it in the water. + +"Look, our boat can roll on the waves!" Tim said, as he pushed the boat with a stick. + +"Yes, it can! But be careful, Tim. Don't push it too far, or we might lose it," Sam said, as he watched the boat roll from side to side. + +Tim did not listen to Sam. He wanted to see how far the boat could go. He pushed it harder and harder, until the boat was very far from the shore. + +"Tim, stop! The boat is too far! We can't reach it!" Sam shouted, as he saw the boat roll away. + +But it was too late. The boat rolled out of sight, behind some tall reeds. Tim and Sam ran to the edge of the pond, but they could not see their boat. + +"Where is our boat? Where did it go?" Tim cried, as he looked around. + +"I don't know, Tim. I told you to be careful, but you didn't listen. Now we lost our boat," Sam said, as he hugged his brother. + +They were very sad. They did not know what to do. They sat on the grass and waited for their boat to come back. + +After a while, they heard a voice. + +"Hello, boys. Are you looking for this?" The voice said, as a man came out of the reeds, holding their boat. + +Tim and Sam looked up and saw the man. He was old and had a long beard. He wore a hat and a coat. He smiled at them. + +"Who are you?" Tim asked, as he wiped his tears. + +"I am the wise man of the pond. I live here and watch over the animals and the plants. I saw your boat roll into the reeds and I picked it up for you," the man said, as he handed them their boat. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Tim and Sam said, as they took their boat and hugged the man. + +"You're welcome, boys. But remember, next time you play with your boat, be careful and listen to your brother. He is wise, too. He knows how to keep your boat safe," the man said, as he winked at Sam. + +Tim and Sam nodded. They learned their lesson. They thanked the man again and ran back to their house, holding their boat. They never pushed their boat too far again. They played with their boat and had fun, but they always listened to each other. They were happy and wise. +Tom is a very intelligent boy. He likes to learn new things and ask questions. He also likes to help his mom and dad with their work. Sometimes, he helps them cook, clean, or fix things. + +One day, Tom's mom has to go to work early. She tells Tom to get ready for school and wait for the bus. She gives him a hug and a kiss and says, "I love you, Tom. Have a good day." + +Tom says, "I love you too, mom. Have a good day." He goes to his room and puts on his clothes. He brushes his teeth and combs his hair. He packs his backpack with his books and his lunch. He is ready for school. + +But then, he sees his dad's laptop on the table. He is curious about what his dad does on the laptop. He thinks, "Maybe I can help him with his work. Maybe I can learn something new." He opens the laptop and turns it on. He sees a lot of words and numbers on the screen. He tries to read them and type them. He thinks he is doing a good job. + +He does not notice that the time is passing. He does not hear the bus honking outside. He does not hear his dad calling his name. He is too busy with the laptop. + +He delays his school. He delays his bus. He delays his dad. + +His dad comes into the room and sees Tom on the laptop. He is angry and worried. He says, "Tom, what are you doing? You missed your bus. You missed your school. You messed up my work. Why did you touch my laptop?" + +Tom looks up and sees his dad. He is scared and sorry. He says, "I'm sorry, dad. I wanted to help you with your work. I wanted to learn something new. I'm very intelligent, remember?" + +His dad sighs and hugs him. He says, "I know you are very intelligent, Tom. But you also have to be responsible and respectful. You have to listen to your mom and me. You have to go to school and learn from your teacher. You have to ask before you touch my laptop. You have to understand that my work is important and not a game. Do you understand?" + +Tom nods and says, "I understand, dad. I'm sorry, dad. I love you, dad." + +His dad says, "I love you too, Tom. Now, let's go to school. Maybe we can talk more about my work later. But only if you promise to be good and not delay anything again." + +Tom promises and smiles. He goes to school with his dad. He learns from his teacher and his friends. He is very intelligent and very good. He does not delay anything again. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a man with a stick in his mouth. The stick makes smoke. The smoke smells bad. + +"Look, Sam, the man has smoke in his mouth. Why does he do that?" Tim asks. + +"I don't know, Tim. Maybe he likes the smoke. Maybe it makes him happy," Sam says. + +They go closer to the man. They want to see the smoke better. The man sees them. He smiles. + +"Hello, little boys. Do you like my smoke?" he asks. + +"No, we don't like your smoke. Your smoke smells bad. Your smoke hurts our noses," Tim says. + +The man laughs. He says, "Don't worry, boys. My smoke is harmless. It doesn't hurt anyone. It's just a little fun." + +He blows more smoke. He makes shapes with the smoke. He makes a circle, a star, and a heart. + +"See, boys, my smoke is harmless. It's just a little fun. Do you want to try?" he asks. + +He offers them his stick. Tim and Sam shake their heads. They don't want to try. They don't like the smoke. They don't think it's fun. + +They run away from the man. They go back to the park. They play with their ball. They have fun. They don't need smoke to be happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the woods. They liked to look for bugs, flowers and birds. One day, they saw a big pile of lumber near a hut. The lumber was long and brown and had nails in it. + +"Let's build a fort with the lumber!" Tom said. "It will be fun and we can hide inside." + +Lily nodded. She thought it was a good idea. They took some lumber and dragged it to a clearing. They tried to stack the lumber to make walls and a roof. They used some rocks and sticks to hold the lumber together. + +They worked hard and soon they had a small fort. They crawled inside and smiled. They had made a beautiful fort. They felt proud and happy. + +"Look at our fort!" Lily said. "It is the best fort ever!" + +Tom agreed. He said, "We are the best builders ever! No one can find us here. We are safe and cozy." + +They decided to play a game. They pretended they were kings and queens of the fort. They spoke to each other in funny voices and made up rules and stories. + +They did not hear the footsteps outside. They did not see the angry man who owned the hut and the lumber. He had been away for a while and came back to find his lumber gone. He was very mad. He saw the fort and knew who had taken his lumber. He grabbed a big stick and walked to the fort. + +He shouted, "Hey, you little thieves! Get out of my lumber! You have no right to take it! I will teach you a lesson!" + +Lily and Tom heard the shout and felt scared. They peeked out of the fort and saw the man. He looked mean and scary. He had a big stick and a red face. He swung the stick at the fort and hit it hard. The fort started to fall apart. The lumber and the rocks and the sticks came crashing down. + +Lily and Tom screamed. They tried to get out of the fort, but it was too late. The lumber and the rocks and the sticks hit them and hurt them. They felt pain and blood. They cried and wished they had never taken the lumber. + +The man did not care. He was still mad. He took his lumber back and left. He did not help Lily and Tom. He did not call for help. He did not say sorry. + +Lily and Tom lay under the rubble. They were hurt and alone. They were not happy. They were not safe. They were not proud. They had made a bad choice. They had a bad ending. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big stage with many chairs. There are people on the stage. They wear funny clothes and hats. They talk and sing and dance. + +"What are they doing?" Lily asks her mom. + +"They are giving a lecture. A lecture is when you teach or tell something to other people. They are teaching us about history and art and music," her mom says. + +"Can we watch?" Tom asks his mom. + +"Sure, but we have to be quiet and respectful. They worked hard to prepare this lecture," his mom says. + +Lily and Tom sit on the chairs with their moms. They watch the people on the stage. They see a man with a long beard and a robe. He talks about kings and queens and castles. He shows pictures and maps. Lily and Tom think he is boring. They yawn and fidget. + +They see a woman with a dress and a fan. She talks about paintings and sculptures and colors. She shows slides and posters. Lily and Tom think she is pretty. They clap and smile. + +They see a group of people with instruments and costumes. They sing and play and dance. They make music and sounds and movements. Lily and Tom think they are fun. They laugh and cheer. + +At the end, the people on the stage bow. Bowing is when you bend your body to say thank you or hello. Lily and Tom bow back. They think bowing is polite and nice. + +"Did you like the lecture?" their moms ask them. + +"Yes, it was good. But the best part was the music and the dance," Lily says. + +"I agree. The music and the dance made me happy," Tom says. + +They hug their moms and say goodbye to the people on the stage. They are not anxious anymore. They are glad they watched the lecture. They learned something new and had fun. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They found a big bowl of sugar on the counter. Lily wanted to make a cake with the sugar. Tom wanted to make cookies with the sugar. + +"Let's make a cake," Lily said. "It will be big and sweet and we can put frosting on it." + +"No, let's make cookies," Tom said. "They will be crunchy and chewy and we can put chocolate chips on them." + +Lily and Tom started to argue. They both wanted the sugar for their own treat. They pulled the bowl from each other. They did not want to share. + +"Give me the sugar!" Lily shouted. + +"No, it's mine!" Tom shouted. + +They pulled harder and harder. Then, snap! The bowl broke in half. The sugar spilled all over the floor. Lily and Tom stopped fighting. They looked at the mess. They felt sad and sorry. + +"Uh-oh," Lily said. + +"Uh-oh," Tom said. + +They heard their mom coming. They knew they were in trouble. They tried to clean up the sugar, but it was too much. They saw their mom enter the kitchen. She looked at the broken bowl, the sugar, and the children. She was not happy. + +"What happened here?" she asked. + +Lily and Tom hung their heads. They did not know what to say. They wished they had been nice to each other and shared the sugar. + +"We're sorry, mom," they said. + +Mom sighed. She was not very angry, but she was disappointed. She told them to help her clean up the mess. She also told them they could not have any cake or cookies today. They had to learn to play nicely and not waste food. + +"Maybe tomorrow, we can make something together," she said. "How about a green salad?" + +Lily and Tom did not like green salad. They liked sugar. But they nodded and said okay. They hoped mom would forget about the salad and let them have some cake or cookies tomorrow. They also hoped they would be better at sharing and not snap at each other again. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play games. Today they play a game with cards. They have to match the cards with the same picture. Lily has a card with a cat. She looks for another card with a cat. + +"Meow, meow, where are you?" she says. + +Tom has a card with a dog. He looks for another card with a dog. + +"Woof, woof, where are you?" he says. + +They turn over the cards one by one. Sometimes they find a match, sometimes they don't. They count how many matches they have. + +"I have four matches," Lily says. + +"I have five matches," Tom says. + +They have one card left. They turn it over together. It is a card with a star. + +"Wow, a star!" they say. + +They look at each other. They both want the star. They both reach for the card. + +"Mine, mine, mine!" they say. + +They pull the card from each other. The card rips in half. They stop and look at the card. They feel sad. + +"Oh no, we broke the star," Lily says. + +"We are sorry, star," Tom says. + +They look at each other. They feel sorry too. + +"Sorry, Lily," Tom says. + +"Sorry, Tom," Lily says. + +They hug and make up. They put the card pieces together. They see that the star is still shiny. + +"Look, the star is still a wonder," Lily says. + +"Yes, it is a wide wonder," Tom says. + +They smile and share the star. They are happy. + +They both win. +Tom and Mia like to draw with crayons. They have many colors and papers. They draw animals, houses, flowers and cars. They are happy when they draw. + +One day, Tom and Mia find a big book with many images. The images are of people and places and things. They are very pretty and shiny. Tom and Mia want to draw on the book. They think it will be fun. + +They take their crayons and start to draw on the book. They draw over the images. They make them different colors and shapes. They do not see that the book is not theirs. It is Mom's book. It is a special book. It is very old and rare. + +Mom comes into the room and sees the book. She is very angry and sad. She shouts at Tom and Mia. She says they spoil the book. She says the book is dead. She says the images are gone. She says they are very bad. + +Tom and Mia are scared and sorry. They do not understand why Mom is so mad. They do not know what spoil and dead and gone mean. They only wanted to draw. They cry and hug each other. They say they are sorry to Mom. They say they love her. +Tom and Sue are young. They like to play in the park. They see a big log. They want to balance on the log. + +"Look, Tom, a log!" Sue says. "Let's balance on it!" + +"OK, Sue, but be careful!" Tom says. "The log is high and wobbly!" + +They climb on the log. They hold hands. They try to balance. They walk slowly. They giggle. + +But then, a dog barks. The dog is cheap. He has no collar. He runs to the log. He jumps on it. He makes the log shake. + +"Ah!" Tom and Sue scream. They lose their balance. They fall off the log. They land on the grass. They are not hurt. But they are scared. + +"Go away, dog!" Tom shouts. "You are cheap and mean!" + +The dog wags his tail. He thinks they want to play. He licks their faces. He makes them laugh. + +"Maybe he is not so cheap and mean," Sue says. "Maybe he is just lonely and playful." + +"Maybe," Tom says. "But he still needs to learn how to balance!" +Lily and Tom were playing hide and seek in their big house. Lily was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Tom ran to find a good spot to hide. He saw a hall with many doors. He opened one door and went inside. He closed the door behind him. He saw a big closet with many clothes. He thought it was a good place to hide. He crawled into the closet and hid behind some coats. + +Lily counted to ten and then started to look for Tom. She looked in the living room, the kitchen, the bathroom, but she could not find him. She went to the hall with many doors. She opened one door after another, but she could not find Tom. She was getting tired and bored. She wanted to play something else. + +She opened the last door and saw the big closet. She thought maybe Tom was hiding there. She opened the closet door and saw many clothes. She moved some coats and saw Tom. He was smiling. He thought he had won the game. + +"Found you!" Lily said. + +"Boo!" Tom said. + +Lily was not happy. She was angry. She grabbed Tom's arm and pulled him out of the closet. She wanted to tell him that he was not fair. He had hidden too well. He had made her look for too long. He had not played by the rules. + +But as she pulled him out, she saw something else. She saw a big hole in the wall behind the closet. She saw a dark tunnel that went deep into the ground. She saw a strange light at the end of the tunnel. She saw something appear in the light. It was a big, scary monster. It had sharp teeth, long claws, and red eyes. It roared and came towards them. + +Lily and Tom were very scared. They screamed and ran out of the door. They ran down the hall and into the living room. They saw their mom and dad sitting on the couch. They hugged them and told them what they had seen. Their mom and dad did not believe them. They thought they had made up the story. They told them to stop playing hide and seek and to play something else. + +Lily and Tom learned a lesson. They learned that hiding too well can be dangerous. They learned that playing by the rules can be safer and more fun. They learned that sometimes, things are not what they seem. They learned that they should always stay close to their mom and dad. They never went back to the hall with many doors. They never opened the closet again. They never saw the monster again. They hoped it never appeared again. +Ben and Lily are playing in the park. They like to look for bugs and flowers. They have a big box to display what they find. They are very happy. + +But then they hear a loud noise. It sounds like a big dog. They are scared. They look around and see a big, black dog running towards them. The dog is barking and growling. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Ben shouts. He grabs the box and runs to a big tree. Lily follows him. They hide behind the tree. They hope the dog will not find them. + +The dog comes to the tree. He sniffs and paws at the ground. He wants to find Ben and Lily. He makes more noise. + +"Shh, Lily, be quiet!" Ben whispers. He holds the box close to him. He does not want to lose their display. He sees some pretty rocks and shells in the box. He likes them. + +The dog gets bored. He does not see Ben and Lily. He runs away to look for something else. He makes less noise. + +Ben and Lily wait for a while. They listen. They do not hear the dog anymore. They peek from behind the tree. They do not see the dog anymore. + +"Is he gone?" Lily asks. + +"I think so," Ben says. "Let's go back to the park. We can show our display to Mom and Dad. They will like it." + +"Okay," Lily says. "But let's be careful. Maybe there are more dogs." + +They hold hands and walk back to the park. They are careful. They are brave. They are happy. +Tom and Anna liked to play with their toys in the garden. Tom had a big helicopter that could fly in the air. Anna had a small car that could drive on the ground. Tom was very proud of his helicopter and liked to show it to Anna. + +"Look, Anna, my helicopter can go up and down and make a loud noise. It can supply water to the flowers and the animals. It is the best toy ever!" Tom said. + +Anna watched Tom's helicopter and felt jealous. She wanted to have a helicopter too. Her car was boring and slow. She could not supply anything to the flowers and the animals. She wished she had a better toy. + +"Tom, can I play with your helicopter for a while? Please, please, please?" Anna asked. + +Tom shook his head. He did not want to share his helicopter with Anna. He thought she might break it or lose it. He wanted to keep it for himself. + +"No, Anna, you cannot play with my helicopter. It is mine, mine, mine! You have your own car. Go and play with it!" Tom said. + +Anna felt sad and angry. She did not like Tom's answer. She thought he was mean and selfish. She decided to do something naughty. She waited until Tom was not looking and grabbed his helicopter. She ran away with it to the other side of the garden. + +"Hey, Anna, give me back my helicopter! That is not fair! That is not nice!" Tom shouted. + +He chased after Anna, trying to get his helicopter back. Anna laughed and ran faster. She thought it was fun to make Tom angry. She did not care about his helicopter. She just wanted to have some fun. + +But then, something bad happened. Anna tripped over a rock and fell down. The helicopter flew out of her hands and crashed into a tree. It broke into pieces and stopped working. Anna and Tom both stared at the broken helicopter. They felt sorry and scared. They knew they had done something wrong. They wished they had played nicely. +Lily loved her kitten, Snowy. She liked to play with him, hug him, and feed him. But sometimes, Snowy did not want to play. He wanted to sleep, or to hide, or to scratch. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with Snowy. She looked for him in the house, but she could not find him. She guessed he was in her room, under the bed. She ran to her room, and lifted the bed skirt. She saw Snowy's tail, and grabbed it. + +"Got you, Snowy!" she said. "Let's play!" + +But Snowy did not like that. He was angry. He hissed, and bit Lily's hand. Lily let go of his tail, and cried. She ran to her mom, and showed her the bite. + +"Ouch, that hurts!" her mom said. "Why did Snowy bite you?" + +"I just wanted to play with him," Lily said. "But he was under the bed, and he was angry." + +Her mom hugged her, and put a band-aid on her hand. She said, "Snowy was under the bed, because he wanted to be alone. Sometimes, kittens need some quiet time, just like people. You should not grab him, or bother him, when he is hiding. You should wait until he comes out, and then ask him nicely if he wants to play. That way, he will not be angry, and he will not bite you. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "I'm sorry, Snowy. I did not mean to make you angry. I will be more gentle, and more patient, next time." + +She went back to her room, and saw Snowy sitting on the window sill. He looked at her, and meowed. Lily smiled, and said, "Hi, Snowy. Do you want to play now?" + +Snowy jumped down, and rubbed his head against her leg. He purred, and licked her hand. Lily petted him, and said, "I love you, Snowy. You are my best friend." + +The end. + +Moral value: Respect the feelings and needs of others, and treat them kindly. +Tom and Lily were playing in the bathroom. They liked to pretend they were hairdressers and make funny hairstyles with the shampoo. They had a lot of shampoo bottles, some were real and some were fake. The fake ones were empty and had funny labels like "Banana Slime" or "Rainbow Glitter". + +"Can I touch your hair?" Lily asked Tom. She wanted to use the Rainbow Glitter shampoo on him. + +"OK, but be careful. Don't use too much," Tom said. He liked to have his hair shiny, but not sticky. + +Lily squeezed the fake shampoo bottle and made a loud noise. "Pssst! Look, it's rainbow glitter!" she said. + +Tom looked in the mirror and saw his hair covered in colorful dots. He laughed. "Wow, you made me look like a clown!" + +Lily laughed too. "You look funny! Do you like it?" + +Tom nodded. "Yes, I like it. It's fun. Can I touch your hair now?" + +Lily agreed. She let Tom use the Banana Slime shampoo on her. He rubbed the fake shampoo on her hair and made a squishy sound. "Squish! Look, it's banana slime!" he said. + +Lily looked in the mirror and saw her hair yellow and gooey. She giggled. "Wow, you made me look like a monkey!" + +Tom giggled too. "You look funny! Do you like it?" + +Lily nodded. "Yes, I like it. It's fun. We are the best hairdressers ever!" + +They hugged and smiled. They liked to play with the shampoo, even if it was fake. They liked to touch each other's hair and make each other laugh. They were happy. +Tom and his wife, Ann, went to the park with their son, Ben. Ben liked to play on the swings and the slide. He also liked to see the ducks and the dogs. + +"Look, Mommy, a big dog!" Ben said, pointing to a black and white dog that ran past them. + +"Yes, that's a nice dog," Ann said, smiling. "Do you want to pet him?" + +Ben nodded. He loved dogs. He ran after the dog, but the dog was too fast. He stopped and looked sad. + +"Don't worry, Ben," Tom said, catching up with him. "Maybe we can find another dog to pet. Or we can feed the ducks. Do you have some bread?" + +Ben nodded again. He had a bag of bread in his pocket. He took it out and followed his dad to the pond. There were many ducks there, quacking and swimming. + +"Here, Ben, throw some bread to the ducks," Tom said, breaking a piece of bread and giving it to Ben. + +Ben threw the bread and watched the ducks eat it. He laughed when they splashed water. He threw more bread and saw more ducks come. He felt happy. + +"Are you having fun, Ben?" Ann asked, joining them. + +Ben nodded for the third time. He hugged his mom and his dad. He liked the park. He liked the swings and the slide. He liked the ducks and the dogs. He liked his mom and his dad. He thought they were cool. +Lily loved to ride her bike. She rode it every day in the park with her mom and dad. She liked to go fast and feel the wind in her hair. She also liked to see the big tower in the park. It was very tall and shiny and had a clock on it. Lily wanted to go inside the tower and see what was there. + +One day, her mom and dad said they had a surprise for her. They took her to the park and said they had tickets to ride the elevator to the top of the tower. Lily was very excited and happy. She thanked her mom and dad and hugged them. + +They went to the tower and saw a long line of people waiting to get in. Lily felt a little sad. She did not like to wait. She wanted to ride the elevator now. She asked her mom and dad, "Why do we have to wait? Can we go now?" + +Her mom and dad smiled and said, "We have to be patient, Lily. Everyone wants to see the tower. It is very special and beautiful. But we have tickets, so we will get in soon. Don't worry. It will be worth it." + +Lily nodded and tried to be patient. She looked at the tower and imagined what she would see at the top. She thought she would see the whole park and the city and the sky. She thought she would hear the clock tick and tock. She thought she would feel very happy and proud. + +She held her mom's hand and her dad's hand and waited. She waited and waited and waited. She waited for a long time. But then, finally, it was their turn. They went inside the tower and rode the elevator to the top. Lily's eyes opened wide and she gasped. She saw everything she had imagined and more. She saw the park and the city and the sky. She heard the clock tick and tock. She felt very happy and proud. She said, "Wow! This is amazing! Thank you, mom and dad!" + +Her mom and dad hugged her and said, "You're welcome, Lily. We're glad you like it. You were very patient and brave. We're proud of you." + +Lily smiled and looked around. She felt like she was on top of the world. She loved to ride her bike, but she loved to ride the elevator to the tower more. It was the best surprise ever. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big red bus. The bus has many people inside. Lily and Ben want to say hello to the people. + +They run to the bus stop. They wait for the bus to come. When the bus comes, they wave their hands. They smile and shout, "Hello, hello!" Some people wave back. Some people smile. Some people do not see them. + +Lily and Ben have fun. They wave to every bus that comes. They see many colors and shapes. They see a yellow bus, a blue bus, a round bus, a long bus. They wave to all of them. + +But then, they see a silly bus. The bus is green and pink. The bus has ears and a nose. The bus has eyes and a mouth. The bus looks like a pig. Lily and Ben laugh. They point to the bus. They say, "Look, look! A pig bus!" + +The pig bus sees them. The pig bus winks. The pig bus snorts. The pig bus says, "Oink, oink!" Lily and Ben are surprised. They wave to the pig bus. The pig bus waves back. The pig bus says, "Bye, bye!" The pig bus drives away. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They hug each other. They say, "That was a silly bus. That was a fun bus. We like the pig bus." They go back to the park. They play some more. They hope to see the pig bus again. +Tom was sleeping in his bed. He had a dream about a big elephant. The elephant was friendly and had a long nose. Tom liked to play with the elephant in his dream. + +But then, he heard a loud noise. It was his mom. She was calling him to wake up. "Tom, Tom, wake up! It's time for breakfast!" she said. + +Tom opened his eyes. He saw his mom smiling at him. He was sad to leave his dream. He wanted to stay with the elephant. "Mom, can I sleep more?" he asked. + +"No, Tom, you have to wake up. You have a big day ahead. You are going to the zoo with dad. You can see real elephants there!" she said. + +Tom was surprised. He was happy to hear that. He loved the zoo. He loved animals. He wanted to see the elephants. He jumped out of his bed. He hugged his mom. "Thank you, mom! I can't wait to go to the zoo!" he said. + +Mom took him to the kitchen. She made him a yummy breakfast. She gave him pancakes and syrup. She also gave him a glass of milk. Tom ate his breakfast. He liked the pancakes. They were sweet and soft. He drank his milk. He liked the milk. It was cold and white. + +He finished his breakfast. He brushed his teeth. He put on his clothes. He was ready to go to the zoo. He ran to the door. He saw his dad waiting for him. He grabbed his dad's hand. He said, "Let's go, dad! I want to see the elephants!" +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with boats. They have a big toy boat that they can sit in. They take it to the harbor, where there are many real boats. They want to pretend they are sailors. + +But Tom and Sam do not agree on how to play. Tom wants to be the captain and tell Sam what to do. Sam wants to be the captain too and do what he likes. They start to fight and yell at each other. + +"Stop it, Sam! You are careless! You will make us crash!" Tom yells. + +"No, you stop it, Tom! You are bossy! You will make us sink!" Sam yells back. + +They do not see the big wave that is coming. The wave hits their toy boat and makes it tip over. Tom and Sam fall into the water. They are wet and scared. They cry for help. + +A man who works at the harbor hears them. He runs to the dock and throws them a rope. He pulls them out of the water and wraps them in a blanket. He is angry and worried. + +"What were you doing, boys? You could have drowned! You should not play with boats in the harbor. It is dangerous!" he says. + +Tom and Sam are sorry. They hug each other and say they are sorry. They thank the man for saving them. They promise to never play with boats in the harbor again. They learn their lesson. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to make a boat out of it. They used some sticks, a sheet, and a rope to make a sail. They also used some old pedals from a bike to make a propeller. + +"Let's sail to the park!" Ben said. "We can pretend it's an island!" + +"OK!" Lily said. "But we have to be careful. The road is busy and there are cars." + +They pushed their boat out of the garage and onto the sidewalk. They pedaled hard and the boat moved slowly. The wind blew the sail and made it flap. They felt like pirates. + +They were having so much fun that they did not see the green light at the crosswalk. They did not hear the horn of the car that was coming. They did not stop. + +"Watch out!" the driver shouted. He slammed on the brakes, but it was too late. He hit the boat and it broke into pieces. Ben and Lily flew out and landed on the grass. They were scared and hurt. + +The driver got out of the car and ran to them. He was angry and worried. He checked if they were OK. He called their parents and the police. + +Ben and Lily cried. They were sorry for what they did. They learned a lesson. They should have obeyed the rules and looked both ways. They should have been more careful. They should have respected the cars and the drivers. + +They never played with a boat on the road again. They played with other toys that were safer and more fun. They were still friends who liked to play outside. But they were smarter and more responsible. They knew that sailing was not worth the risk. +Lily liked to cut paper with her scissors. She cut many shapes and colors and made them into pictures. One day, she saw a gray hat on the table. It was her dad's hat. He wore it when he went to work. + +Lily thought the hat was boring. She wanted to make it more fun. She took her scissors and cut the hat. She cut a hole in the top and some fringes on the side. She put the hat on her head and looked in the mirror. She smiled. She thought she looked very pretty. + +But when her dad came home, he was not happy. He saw his hat on the floor. It was ruined. He was angry and sad. He asked Lily, "Why did you cut my hat? This was a gift from your mom. She gave it to me on our anniversary. It was very special to me." + +Lily felt bad. She did not know the hat was a gift. She did not know it was special. She said, "I'm sorry, dad. I wanted to make the hat more fun. I thought you would like it." + +Her dad sighed. He hugged Lily and said, "I know you did not mean to hurt me. But you should not cut things that are not yours. You should ask before you use or change something. And you should respect other people's things. They may have a story or a meaning that you don't know." + +Lily nodded. She learned her lesson. She said, "I'm sorry, dad. I love you. Can I help you fix the hat?" + +Her dad smiled. He said, "I love you too, Lily. Thank you for wanting to help. But I don't think we can fix the hat. It's okay. We can find another hat. But we can't find another Lily. You are more important than any hat." + +They hugged again. Lily felt happy. She said, "You are more important than any hat too, dad. You are the best dad in the world." + +The end. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to be organized and put everything in its place. They pretended to be mail carriers and deliver letters and packages to each other. + +"Here you go, Lily. This is for you," Ben said, handing her a small box wrapped in paper. + +"Thank you, Ben. What is it?" Lily asked, tearing the paper. + +"It's a surprise. Open it and see," Ben said, smiling. + +Lily opened the box and saw a shiny necklace with a heart pendant. She gasped and put it on. + +"It's so pretty, Ben. Did you make it?" Lily asked, admiring the necklace. + +"No, I found it in Mommy's drawer. She never wears it, so I thought you would like it," Ben said. + +Lily hugged Ben and said, "You are the best brother ever. I love it." + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. It was thunder. They looked out the window and saw dark clouds and lightning. They were scared. + +"Mommy, Daddy, where are you?" Ben called out. + +"They went to the store. They said they would be back soon," Lily said. + +They heard another thunder and the lights went out. They were in the dark. + +"Ben, I'm scared. Hold my hand," Lily said. + +"Me too, Lily. Don't worry, I'm here," Ben said. + +They heard the door open and footsteps. They thought it was Mommy and Daddy. They ran to the door and shouted, "Mommy, Daddy, we're here!" + +But it was not Mommy and Daddy. It was a bad man. He had a mask and a bag. He saw Ben and Lily and grabbed them. + +"Help, help, let us go!" Ben and Lily cried. + +"Shut up, you little brats. You're coming with me," the bad man said. + +He put them in his bag and ran out of the door. He got in his car and drove away. + +Ben and Lily were very sad and scared. They did not know what the bad man wanted. They missed Mommy and Daddy. They wished they had never played with the necklace. It was a very bad day. +Tom was a tough boy who liked to play with his toy pistol. He liked to pretend he was a cowboy and shoot at cans and bottles. He had a big hat and a belt with a holster for his pistol. + +One day, it was his birthday and he got a big box from his grandma. He was very happy and wanted to open it right away. He ripped off the paper and saw a shiny new pistol. It was bigger and better than his old one. It had a red light and made a loud noise when he pulled the trigger. + +He thanked his grandma and ran outside to play with his new pistol. He saw his friend Sam, who also had a toy pistol. They decided to have a duel, like in the movies. They stood back to back and took ten steps. Then they turned around and aimed at each other. + +But Tom's new pistol was too big and heavy for him. He could not hold it steady and it slipped from his hand. It fell to the ground and broke into pieces. Tom was very sad and angry. He started to cry and shout. + +Sam felt sorry for Tom and wanted to help him. He picked up the pieces of Tom's pistol and tried to put them back together. He found some tape and wrapped it around the pistol. He gave it back to Tom and said, "Here, I fixed it for you. It's still a good pistol. Don't cry, Tom. We can still play together." + +Tom looked at his pistol and saw that it was still broken, but Sam had tried to make it better. He stopped crying and smiled. He said, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. I'm sorry I was mad at you. Let's play something else. How about cowboys and Indians?" + +Sam nodded and smiled. He said, "OK, Tom. That sounds fun. You can be the cowboy and I'll be the Indian. Let's go find some horses and feathers." + +They ran off to play, holding their pistols. They forgot about the broken pistol and had a lot of fun. They were tough boys, but they were also kind boys. +One day, a little girl named Mia saw a big fly on her window. She liked flies because they had shiny wings and made funny noises. She wanted to play with the fly, so she opened the window and reached out her hand. But the fly was scared and flew away. + +Mia was sad and ran after the fly. She followed it to the garden, where it landed on a yellow flower. Mia tried to catch it again, but the fly was too fast and flew to another flower. Mia chased it all over the garden, but she could not catch it. + +Then, Mia saw something unusual. It was a big egg on the grass. It was blue and green and had spots on it. Mia wondered what was inside the egg. She thought maybe it was a baby fly. She wanted to see it, so she lay down next to the egg and waited. + +But the egg did not hatch. Mia waited and waited, but nothing happened. She was bored and sleepy. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. + +While she was sleeping, the egg cracked open. Out came a baby dragon. It had scales and wings and a long tail. It saw Mia and thought she was its mother. It snuggled next to her and made a soft sound. + +Mia woke up and saw the baby dragon. She was surprised and happy. She hugged the baby dragon and said, "Hello, little one. You are not a fly, but you are very cute. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The baby dragon nodded and licked her face. Mia smiled and said, "I will call you Fy, because you can fly. Come on, let's go and play." + +Mia and Fy became best friends. They played in the garden, flew in the sky, and lay on the grass. They had a lot of fun and loved each other very much. The end. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the jungle. They liked to climb trees, swing on vines and look for animals. One day, they found a big red ball in a clearing. They both wanted to play with it. + +"Give me the ball!" Lily said. + +"No, it's mine!" Tom said. + +They started to fight over the ball. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not see the monkey watching them from a branch. + +The monkey was sad. He saw that the ball was his. He had lost it when he was playing with his friends. He wanted his ball back, but he did not want to fight with the children. He waited for them to stop fighting. + +But they did not stop. They fought harder and harder. They did not hear the monkey crying. They did not see the ball rolling away. They did not notice the snake slithering towards the ball. + +The snake saw the ball and thought it was food. He opened his mouth and bit the ball. The ball popped and made a loud noise. The snake was scared and ran away. + +Lily and Tom heard the noise and looked at the ball. They saw that it was broken and had a hole. They felt sorry for the monkey. They realized that they had been selfish and mean. They stopped fighting and said sorry to each other. + +They went to the monkey and gave him a hug. They said sorry to him too. They asked him if he wanted to play with them. The monkey nodded and smiled. He was happy. He had his ball back and he had new friends. + +The children and the monkey played together in the jungle. They shared the ball and had fun. They learned to be kind and fair. They never fought again. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books and clothes. But sometimes their room is messy. Mom says they have to organize their things. + +One day, Mom gives them a big basket. She says, "This is for your socks. You have to put all your socks in here. Then you can find them easily. Can you do that?" + +Tom and Mia nod. They think it is a fun game. They start to look for their socks. They find them under the bed, in the drawers, on the floor, and in the closet. They put them in the basket. They see many colors and patterns. They try to match them. + +But Mia is curious. She wonders what else is in the basket. She sees something shiny. She reaches for it. It is a necklace. She likes it. She puts it around her neck. + +"Look, Tom, I found a necklace!" she says. + +Tom looks at her. He sees the necklace. He remembers. It is Mom's necklace. She lost it a long time ago. She was sad. + +"Uh-oh, Mia, that is not your necklace. That is Mom's necklace. She was looking for it. You have to give it back to her," he says. + +Mia frowns. She likes the necklace. She does not want to give it back. + +"But it is pretty. I want to keep it," she says. + +Tom shakes his head. He knows Mom will be happy if they give her the necklace. He says, "No, Mia, you have to be nice. Mom will be happy if you give her the necklace. And she will be proud of us for organizing our socks. Come on, let's go and show her." + +Mia thinks. She loves Mom. She wants to make her happy. She takes off the necklace. She holds Tom's hand. They go to find Mom. They show her the basket of socks and the necklace. + +Mom is surprised. She is happy. She hugs them. She says, "Thank you, Tom and Mia. You are very good. You organized your socks. And you found my necklace. I missed it so much. You are very sweet. I love you." + +Tom and Mia smile. They are happy. They love Mom. They say, "We love you too, Mom." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play hockey in the park. They have sticks and a ball. They hit the ball with the sticks and try to score goals. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He is bald and mean. He takes Tom and Sam's ball and stick. He says, "This is my hockey now. You can't play here. Go away." + +Tom and Sam are sad and angry. They want their hockey back. They say, "No, this is our hockey. You are bad. Give it back." + +The big boy laughs and says, "No, I won't. You are too small and weak. I am big and strong. I can do what I want." + +He raises the stick and swings it at Tom and Sam. They dodge and run away. They look for help. + +They see a man in a blue uniform. He is a police officer. He has a badge and a whistle. He sees the big boy and the hockey. He says, "Hey, stop that. What are you doing?" + +He goes to the big boy and takes the stick and the ball. He says, "This is not your hockey. This is Tom and Sam's hockey. You can't take things that are not yours. That is wrong. You have to say sorry and give them back." + +The big boy is scared and ashamed. He says, "Sorry, Tom and Sam. I was mean and selfish. I won't do it again." + +He gives the hockey back to Tom and Sam. They say, "Thank you, officer. Thank you, big boy. We forgive you. Do you want to play with us?" + +The big boy nods and smiles. He says, "Yes, I do. I like hockey. Can we be friends?" + +Tom and Sam nod and smile. They say, "Yes, we can. We like hockey too. Let's play together." + +They play hockey in the park. They have fun and share. The officer watches and smiles. He says, "Good job, kids. You are kind and brave. You solved your problem. You are good friends." +Anna and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses with the blocks. Anna has many white blocks. Ben has many blue blocks. They share some blocks, but they also keep some blocks for themselves. + +"Look at my tower!" Anna says. "It is very tall and white. It is the best tower ever!" + +Ben looks at Anna's tower. He likes it, but he also wants some white blocks. He sees a white block on the floor. He picks it up and puts it on his tower. + +"Hey!" Anna says. "That is my block! Give it back!" + +"No, it is mine now!" Ben says. "I found it on the floor. You have too many white blocks. I want some too!" + +Anna is angry. She does not want to share her white blocks. She thinks they are all hers. She tries to take the block from Ben's tower. Ben does not let her. They pull and push the block. The block falls down. Their towers fall down too. The blocks make a loud noise. + +"Stop!" their mom says. She comes into the room. She sees the mess and the angry faces. "What is going on here?" + +"Ben took my block!" Anna says. + +"Anna did not share her block!" Ben says. + +Mom sighs. She picks up the block. She looks at Anna and Ben. "This block is not yours or his. It is ours. We are a family. We share our things. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry. They nod. + +"Good," mom says. "Now, can you accept this block and share it with each other? Can you say sorry and play nicely?" + +Anna and Ben take the block. They say sorry. They hug. They smile. + +"Thank you, mom," they say. + +Mom smiles too. She helps them clean up the blocks. They build a new tower together. It is tall and white and blue. It is the best tower ever. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big cake on a table. The cake has pink frosting and colorful sprinkles. It looks attractive. + +"Wow, look at that cake!" Lily says. "It must be very yummy. Can we have some?" + +"I don't know," Tom says. "Maybe it is for someone's birthday. We should ask first." + +They go to the table and see a lady. She is smiling and holding a knife. She is about to cut the cake. + +"Excuse me, lady," Lily says. "Can we have some cake, please? It looks very attractive." + +The lady laughs. She is kind. She says, "Of course, you can have some cake. It is for everyone. I made it for the park festival. Do you want a slice?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Tom say. They are happy. + +The lady gives them each a slice of cake. They take a bite. The cake is soft and sweet. It tastes delicious. + +"Thank you, lady," Lily and Tom say. "This is the best cake ever. You are very nice." + +"You're welcome, children," the lady says. "I'm glad you like it. Enjoy the festival." + +Lily and Tom eat their cake. They share it with their other friends. They have fun at the park. They think the lady is very nice. They think the cake is very attractive. They think the cake tastes very good. They are very happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They had a lot of fun and did not want to go home. + +"Look, Lily, the sun is going down. It is making the sky orange and pink. It is very pretty," Tom said, pointing to the horizon. + +"Yes, it is. It is a sunset. My mom told me that the sun goes to sleep every night and wakes up every morning. Do you believe that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe. But where does the sun sleep? And how does it wake up?" Tom wondered. + +"I don't know either. Maybe it sleeps behind the mountains. And maybe the birds sing to it to wake it up. Or maybe it has an alarm clock like my dad," Lily guessed. + +They laughed at their silly ideas and watched the sunset for a while. Then they heard their moms calling them. + +"Lily, Tom, it is time to go home. It is getting dark and you must be hungry. Come on, let's go," Lily's mom said. + +"OK, mom. We are coming. Bye, Tom. See you tomorrow," Lily said. + +"Bye, Lily. See you tomorrow. Maybe we can play with the ball again. And maybe we can see the sun wake up," Tom said. + +They waved to each other and ran to their moms. They were hungry and tired, but they were happy. They had a good day and they learned something new. They liked the sunset and they liked to believe. +Tim and Sam love to play soccer. They kick the ball and run and laugh. They want to be like the big players on TV. They see the big players play in a stadium. A stadium is a big place with many seats and a big field. + +One day, Tim and Sam see a sign. The sign says: "Buy a ticket to see the big players play in the stadium". Tim and Sam are very excited. They ask their mom and dad if they can go. Their mom and dad say yes. They give them some money and take them to the stadium. + +Tim and Sam buy their tickets and go inside. They find their seats and look around. They see many people and many colors and many noises. They see the big field and the big players. They are very happy. + +But then, something bad happens. The sky gets dark and it starts to rain. The rain is very hard and very cold. The people get wet and unhappy. The big players stop playing and go away. The stadium is very dull and sad. + +Tim and Sam are very disappointed. They wanted to see the big players play. They wanted to have fun. They did not like the rain and the dull stadium. They want to go home. + +Their mom and dad come and get them. They say they are sorry and they hug them. They say they will try again another day. They say they love them. They take them home. + +Tim and Sam are still sad, but they feel a little better. They know their mom and dad love them. They know they can play soccer again. They know they can see the big players again. They hope the sun will come out soon. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they go to the toy shop with their moms. Ben sees a big train. He wants the train. He asks his mom, "Can I have the train, please?" + +His mom says, "No, Ben. The train is too expensive. You have many toys at home. You can play with them." + +Ben is sad. He does not listen to his mom. He has a clever idea. He waits for his mom to look away. Then he takes the train and puts it in his bag. He thinks, "Now I have the train. I am so clever." + +Mia sees what Ben does. She is shocked. She knows that Ben is doing something bad. She says to Ben, "Ben, you should not take the train. That is stealing. You have to give it back. The shopkeeper will be angry." + +Ben says, "No, Mia. I want the train. It is mine now. You are not my friend. Go away." + +Mia is sad. She does not want to lose Ben as a friend. But she also does not want to lie. She goes to her mom and tells her what Ben did. Her mom is proud of Mia. She says, "Mia, you are a good girl. You did the right thing. You are very clever." + +Mia's mom goes to Ben's mom and tells her what Ben did. Ben's mom is angry. She says, "Ben, how could you do that? You have to say sorry and give back the train. You are in big trouble." + +Ben is scared. He does not want to say sorry. He does not want to give back the train. He cries and cries. He wishes he had listened to his mom. He wishes he had not taken the train. He wishes he had been a good friend to Mia. He is not clever. He is silly. He has no train and no friend. He has a bad ending. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys, but they liked the big train the most. The train had an open door and a button that made it go. Lily and Ben took turns to push the button and watch the train move. + +"Can I push the button now?" Lily asked. + +"No, it's my turn!" Ben said. + +"But you pushed it many times!" Lily said. + +"I don't care!" Ben said. + +He pushed the button again and again, and the train went faster and faster. Lily was angry and sad. She wanted to play with the train too. + +She saw a cup of juice on the table. She had an idea. She took the cup and poured the juice on the train. The juice went inside the open door and on the button. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Ben shouted. + +He tried to stop Lily, but it was too late. The juice made the train stop working. It made a loud noise and smoke came out of it. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped the cup and ran away. They hid behind the sofa. + +Mom came into the living room. She saw the mess. She saw the broken train, the spilled juice, the smoke and the cup. She was very angry. + +"Who did this?" she asked. + +Lily and Ben did not answer. They hoped Mom would not find them. + +But Mom was wise. She knew it was them. She looked behind the sofa and saw them. + +"Lily and Ben, come here right now!" she said. + +Lily and Ben came out. They looked at Mom. They knew they were in trouble. + +Mom made them wipe the juice and the smoke. She made them say sorry to each other. She made them put away their toys. She made them go to their rooms. + +Lily and Ben were very sorry. They wished they had shared the train. They wished they had not poured the juice. They wished they had listened to Mom. + +They learned a lesson. They learned to be nice and fair. They learned to be careful and gentle. They learned to be good and happy. +Mia liked to do things by herself. She was independent. She did not need help from Mom or Dad or big brother Ben. She could order her own food, dress her own dolls, and cut her own paper. + +One day, Mia found a pair of scissors in the kitchen. They were shiny and sharp. She wanted to cut some paper and make a picture. She did not ask Mom or Dad or Ben. She took the scissors and went to her room. + +She found some paper and started to cut. She cut circles and squares and triangles. She cut big and small and long and short. She was having fun. She did not hear Mom calling her for lunch. + +Mom came to her room and saw the mess. She saw the scissors and the paper. She was angry and scared. She said, "Mia, what are you doing? You should not play with scissors. They are dangerous. You could hurt yourself. And you did not order your lunch. You are hungry and cranky. You need to eat and rest." + +Mia felt bad. She did not want to make Mom angry or scared. She did not want to hurt herself. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to make a picture. I wanted to be independent. But I did not know scissors were dangerous. And I forgot to order lunch. Can I have a sandwich and some juice, please?" + +Mom hugged Mia and said, "It's okay, Mia. I know you want to be independent. But you also need to be careful and listen. Scissors are not toys. They are tools. You can use them only with an adult. And you need to order your lunch when I call you. You need to eat and rest to grow and learn. I love you, Mia. You are my independent and smart girl. Now, let's go and have some lunch. And then, we can make a picture together. How does that sound?" + +Mia smiled and said, "That sounds good, Mom. I love you too. And I'm sorry for the mess. Can I help you clean it up?" + +Mom said, "Of course, Mia. You can help me clean it up. That's very independent of you." +Anna and Ben were hungry. They wanted dinner. Mom was in the kitchen. She was making soup. She told them to wait. + +Anna and Ben did not want to wait. They were bored. They saw the big pot on the stove. They saw the wooden spoon. They had an idea. + +They climbed on a chair. They reached for the spoon. They took turns to stir the soup. They thought it was fun. They did not see Mom coming. + +Mom saw them. She was angry. She shouted at them. She took the spoon. She looked at the soup. It was spoiled. They had stirred too much. They had made a mess. + +Anna and Ben were sorry. They said sorry to Mom. They helped her clean up. They learned their lesson. They did not stir the soup again. They waited for dinner. Mom made them sandwiches. They ate them. They said thank you to Mom. They hugged her. They were happy. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play at the shore. They had a big bucket and many shells. They wanted to make a nice picture with the shells on the sand. They worked hard and set the shells in different shapes and colors. They were very organized and happy. + +"Look, Ben, I made a star!" Lila said, pointing to her shell star. + +"That's great, Lila! And I made a fish!" Ben said, showing his shell fish. + +They smiled and hugged. They were proud of their picture. + +But then, a big wave came and washed away their picture. The shells were gone. The sand was wet and messy. Lila and Ben were sad and angry. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Lila cried. + +"Why did the wave do that?" Ben asked. + +They did not know. They felt like crying. They did not want to play at the shore anymore. They wanted to go home. They picked up their bucket and walked away. They did not look back. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the garden. One day, they find a big wire on the grass. It is shiny and long. + +"Look, Ben, a wire!" Lila says. "What can we do with it?" + +"Maybe we can make a swing!" Ben says. "We can tie it to the tree and sit on it." + +They run to the tree and wrap the wire around a branch. They make a loop at the end and try to sit on it. But the wire is not strong enough. It bends and breaks. + +"Oh no, the wire is broken!" Lila says. "We are too heavy for it." + +"Maybe we can find another wire," Ben says. "Or something else to play with." + +They look around the garden and see a big ball. It is red and bouncy. They kick it and throw it and chase it. They have a lot of fun. + +"Look, Lila, a ball!" Ben says. "This is better than a wire. It is playful and soft." + +"Yes, Ben, a ball!" Lila says. "We can play with it all day. It is not heavy and it does not break." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big boot on the grass. It is red and shiny. It has a star on the side. It is a fancy boot. + +"Wow, look at that boot!" Anna says. "It is so pretty. I want to try it on." + +"No, Anna, don't touch it!" Ben says. "It is not yours. It belongs to someone else. Maybe they will come back for it." + +But Anna does not listen. She runs to the boot and puts it on her foot. It is too big for her. She falls down and hurts her knee. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Anna cries. "Ben, help me!" + +Ben runs to Anna and helps her up. He sees blood on her knee. He feels sorry for her. + +"It's okay, Anna. Don't cry. I will get a band-aid for you." Ben says. He whistles to call his dog. His dog is smart. He can fetch things. + +"Good boy, Rex. Go get a band-aid from my backpack." Ben says. He points to his backpack near the slide. + +Rex runs to the backpack and brings back a band-aid. Ben puts it on Anna's knee. Anna smiles. + +"Thank you, Ben. Thank you, Rex. You are both very nice." Anna says. + +"You're welcome, Anna. But next time, please listen to me. Don't touch things that are not yours." Ben says. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. You are right. I was silly. I don't want the fancy boot anymore. I like my own shoes better." Anna says. + +They hug and make up. They take off the boot and leave it on the grass. They hope the owner will find it soon. They go back to play in the park. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys and watch TV. One day, they see a big rocket on TV. The rocket is fancy. It has many colors and lights. The rocket is going to the moon. + +"Wow, look at the rocket!" Anna says. "It is so big and shiny!" + +"I want to go to the moon too!" Ben says. "Maybe we can find aliens there!" + +They watch the rocket fly up and up. They count down with the TV. "Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one, blast off!" + +The rocket makes a loud noise. It leaves a trail of smoke. Anna and Ben clap their hands. They are happy and excited. + +"Bye bye, rocket!" they say. "Have fun on the moon!" + +They wonder what the rocket will see and do on the moon. They hope the rocket will come back soon. They want to watch it again. They love the fancy rocket. +One day, a little boy named Tom was playing with his toy cars in his room. He liked to make loud noises and pretend they were racing. He did not hear his mom call him for lunch. + +"Tom, it's time to eat!" his mom said again, knocking on his door. "Please come to the kitchen." + +But Tom did not answer. He was too busy with his cars. He did not want to stop. + +His mom opened the door and saw him on the floor, surrounded by his toys. She was not happy. + +"Tom, you did not listen to me. You disturb me and your dad. We are working at home. You need to be quiet and respectful." she said. + +Tom looked up at his mom. He saw her angry face. He felt fearful. He did not want to make her mad. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I did not hear you. I was having fun." he said. + +His mom sighed. She picked up one of his cars and handed it to him. + +"I know you were having fun, but you also need to follow the rules. Come on, let's go have lunch. You can play with your cars later." she said. + +Tom nodded. He got up and followed his mom. He held his car in his hand. He hoped his mom was not too mad at him. + +As they walked to the kitchen, he stepped on something soft and furry. He looked down and saw his cat, Fluffy, lying on the floor. Fluffy meowed and licked his foot. + +Tom smiled. He bent down and petted Fluffy. He liked his cat. Fluffy did not disturb anyone. Fluffy was his friend. +Lily and Ben were going to have a picnic with Mom and Dad. They packed some sandwiches, fruits, and juice in a big basket. They also brought a blanket, a ball, and some books to play and read. + +Before they left, Mom asked them to clean their room. "We want to come back to an organized house, right?" she said. Lily and Ben nodded and ran to their room. They put their toys in the boxes, their clothes in the closet, and their books on the shelf. They made their beds and threw away the trash. + +"Good job, kids!" Mom said when she saw their room. "You are very helpful and tidy. Now we can go to the park and have fun." She gave them a hug and a kiss. Dad took the basket and the blanket and they all got in the car. + +At the park, they found a nice spot under a tree. They spread the blanket and took out the food. They ate and drank and talked and laughed. They played catch with the ball and read some stories. They saw some birds, squirrels, and flowers. They had a wonderful time. + +When it was time to go, they packed everything back in the basket. They made sure they did not leave any trash or crumbs behind. They folded the blanket and put it in the car. They said goodbye to the park and thanked Mom and Dad for the picnic. + +"Thank you, Lily and Ben, for being so organized and clean," Mom and Dad said. "You made this picnic very enjoyable and easy. We are very proud of you." They hugged and kissed them and drove home. Lily and Ben smiled and felt happy. They had a great day. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to make cookies. They saw a big oven in the kitchen. They opened the oven door. It was very hot inside. + +"Let's put the cookie dough in the oven," said Lily. + +"No, we need to wait for Mommy," said Ben. "The oven is dangerous. It can burn us." + +Lily did not listen to Ben. She was too eager to eat cookies. She reached for the oven. She touched the metal rack. It was fierce. It hurt her hand. She screamed. + +Ben ran to help Lily. He saw her hand was red and swollen. He felt sorry for her. He wrapped her hand in a towel. He hugged her. + +Mommy heard the scream. She came to the kitchen. She saw Lily and Ben. She saw the oven. She was angry and scared. + +"What did you do?" she asked. + +"We wanted to make cookies," said Lily. "But the oven was fierce. It burned me." + +Mommy took Lily to the bathroom. She put her hand under cold water. She put some cream on it. She gave her a bandage. She said, "You were very naughty. You should never touch the oven without me. You could have hurt yourself badly. You need to listen to Ben. He was smart and careful." + +Lily felt ashamed. She shivered. She said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I'm sorry, Ben. I was silly and greedy. I won't touch the oven again." + +Mommy said, "I hope you learned your lesson. Cookies are not worth getting hurt. You need to be patient and obedient. And you need to say thank you to Ben. He was a good brother. He helped you and comforted you." + +Lily said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. I love you." + +Ben said, "I love you too, Lily. But next time, please listen to me." + +The end. + +Moral value: Listen to your elders and be careful with hot things. +Tim and Mia were playing in the park with their bikes. They liked to ride fast and pretend they were racing cars. Tim had a red bike and Mia had a blue one. They had stickers on their bikes that said "license". + +"Look at my license, Tim. It says I can go very fast and do tricks," Mia said, showing him her sticker. + +"That's not a real license, Mia. It's just a sticker. You need a big license to drive a car," Tim said, pointing to his sticker. + +"No, it is a real license. My mom gave it to me. She said I can ride my bike anywhere I want," Mia said, sticking out her tongue. + +Tim and Mia started to argue about their licenses. They did not see a man walking his dog behind them. The dog was big and fluffy and liked to chase things. He saw the bikes and ran after them, barking loudly. + +"Wow, look at that dog! He wants to play with us!" Mia said, laughing. + +"No, he wants to bite us! He is a bad dog! Let's get away!" Tim said, scared. + +Tim and Mia pedaled as fast as they could, but the dog was persistent. He followed them all over the park, jumping and nipping at their wheels. Tim and Mia screamed and cried for help. + +The man saw his dog running after the kids and called him back. He was sorry and surprised that his dog was so naughty. He apologized to Tim and Mia and gave them a treat. + +"I'm sorry, kids. My dog is usually very friendly. He just likes to chase things. He didn't mean to scare you," the man said, patting his dog. + +"It's okay, mister. Your dog is very cute. But he needs a license to chase bikes," Mia said, smiling. + +"Yeah, a license to be a good dog," Tim said, nodding. + +The man laughed and agreed. He put a sticker on his dog's collar that said "license". Tim and Mia liked the sticker and gave the dog a hug. They decided to be friends with the dog and the man. They rode their bikes together and had fun. They forgot about their argument and shared their licenses. They learned that stickers can be fun, but they are not the same as real licenses. +Tim and Mia are friends who like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pile of pebbles near the slide. They think the pebbles are shiny and pretty, and they want to take some home. + +"Look, Mia, this one is blue and this one is pink!" Tim says, picking up two pebbles. + +"Wow, they are so nice! Can I have one?" Mia asks. + +"Sure, you can have the pink one. I like the blue one better," Tim says, and gives Mia the pink pebble. + +"Thank you, Tim. You are a good friend," Mia says, and hugs Tim. + +They put the pebbles in their pockets and run to the swings. They have fun swinging and laughing together. + +But then, they see a boy who is sitting on a bench by himself. He looks sad and lonely. He has no pebbles and no friends. + +"Who is that boy?" Mia asks Tim. + +"I don't know. I have never seen him before. Maybe he is new here," Tim says. + +"Maybe he wants to play with us. Do you think we should invite him?" Mia says. + +Tim thinks for a moment. He likes his pebbles and his friend, and he doesn't want to share them with a stranger. But he also remembers how his mom told him to be kind and friendly to others. + +"Okay, let's invite him. Maybe he will be a good friend too," Tim says. + +They go to the bench and say hello to the boy. His name is Ben, and he just moved to the town. He is shy and scared, and he doesn't know anyone. + +"Hi, Ben. We are Tim and Mia. Do you want to play with us?" Tim says. + +"Really? You want to play with me?" Ben says, surprised and happy. + +"Yes, we do. Come on, let's go to the slide. It's fun!" Mia says. + +They take Ben to the slide and show him how to slide down. Ben smiles and laughs. He likes the slide and he likes his new friends. + +"Look, Ben, we have pebbles. They are shiny and pretty. Do you want one?" Tim says, and takes out his blue pebble. + +"Wow, that's a nice pebble. Thank you, Tim. You are very nice," Ben says, and takes the blue pebble. + +Tim feels a warm feeling in his heart. He is glad he gave his pebble to Ben. He doesn't need it anymore. He has something better. He has friends. + +Mia also gives her pink pebble to Ben. She says, "Here, Ben, this is for you. You can have two pebbles. They are good for you. They make you healthy and strong." + +Ben is very happy. He says, "Thank you, Mia. You are very sweet. I like your pebbles. They make me feel good." + +They put the pebbles in Ben's pocket and run to the swings again. They swing and laugh and talk together. They are happy and healthy and friendly. They are the best friends ever. + +The end. + +Moral value: Sharing is caring. Friendship is more valuable than things. Be kind and friendly to others. +Ben and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big slide. Ben wants to go on the slide, but Lily is scared. + +"Come on, Lily, it is fun!" Ben says. "You just sit on the slide and go down." + +Lily shakes her head. "No, Ben, it is too high. I do not want to sit on the slide. I want to stay on the ground." + +Ben tries to make Lily feel better. "It is not so high, Lily. Look, I can stand on the slide and touch the sky." He climbs up the slide and stands on the top. He reaches his arms up and smiles. + +Lily looks at Ben. He is very brave. She wants to be brave too. But the slide is still difficult for her. She does not know how to sit on the slide and go down. + +"Ben, how do you sit on the slide?" Lily asks. + +Ben looks at Lily. He wants to help her. He slides down the slide and runs to her. He takes her hand and leads her to the slide. + +"It is easy, Lily. You just sit on the slide like this." He shows her how to sit on the slide with his legs straight and his hands on the sides. "Then you let go and go down. Whee!" + +Lily watches Ben go down the slide. He looks happy. She wants to be happy too. She decides to try the slide. She sits on the slide like Ben. She feels nervous, but she lets go and goes down. Whee! + +Lily reaches the bottom of the slide. She feels proud. She did it! She looks at Ben. He is clapping and cheering for her. + +"Good job, Lily! You did it!" Ben says. "Wasn't it fun?" + +Lily nods. "Yes, Ben, it was fun! Thank you for helping me. Can we go on the slide again?" + +Ben nods. "Yes, Lily, we can go on the slide again. And again. And again. Come on, let's go!" + +Ben and Lily run to the slide. They sit on the slide and go down. They laugh and have fun. They are not scared of the slide anymore. They are brave. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. Sometimes they share, sometimes they fight. One day, they fight over a big truck. Anna wants to drive it, but Ben says it is his. They pull and push and yell. + +"Stop!" Mom says. She comes into the room. She is not happy. She stares at Anna and Ben. "Why are you fighting? You have many toys. You can play with different ones. Fighting is not nice. It makes you and me sad." + +Anna and Ben look at Mom. They feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. Mom smiles. She gives them a hug. She says, "Good. Now, I have an order for you. You have to play nicely for the rest of the day. Can you do that?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We can do that." They put the truck away. They find other toys to play with. They take turns and help each other. They laugh and have fun. Mom watches them. She feels happy. The room is peaceful. She thinks, "They are learning to be kind and share. That is a good lesson." +Lily and Max were twins who liked to crawl. They crawled under the table, behind the sofa and inside the closet. They pretended they were spies, animals or explorers. One day, they decided to crawl to their grandma's house, which was next door. + +They put on their hats and jackets and crawled out of their back door. They crawled through the grass, the flowers and the fence. They saw a big dog barking at them, but they were not scared. They crawled faster and reached grandma's front door. + +They knocked on the door and waited. Grandma opened the door and smiled. She was happy to see them. + +"Hello, Lily and Max! What a nice surprise! Did you come to visit me?" she asked. + +"Yes, grandma, we did! We crawled all the way from our house!" Lily said. + +"You crawled? That's amazing! You must be very brave and strong!" grandma said. + +She hugged them and invited them in. She gave them cookies and milk and read them a story. The story was about an enormous whale who lived in the sea. Lily and Max listened and imagined they were swimming with the whale. + +They had a lot of fun at grandma's house. They thanked her for the cookies, the milk and the story. Then they crawled back to their house, feeling happy and tired. They told their mom and dad about their adventure and went to bed. They dreamed of crawling to new places and meeting new friends. +Sara loves her pony, Max. Max is a gifted pony. He can run fast, jump high, and do tricks. Sara likes to ride Max and play with him every day. + +One day, Sara and Max go to a big field. There are many other ponies and children there. They are having a pony show. Sara wants to join the show and show everyone how gifted Max is. + +She puts a ribbon on Max's mane and a saddle on his back. She climbs on Max and rides to the show ring. She sees a judge and a crowd of people watching. She feels nervous. + +"Are you ready, Max?" she asks her pony. + +Max nods his head and neighs. He supports Sara and wants to make her happy. He trusts Sara and knows she will guide him well. + +Sara and Max enter the ring. They run, jump, and do tricks. They are amazing. The crowd claps and cheers. The judge smiles and gives them a blue ribbon. Sara and Max are very happy. + +They leave the ring and hug each other. Sara thanks Max for being such a gifted pony and a good friend. Max licks Sara's face and nuzzles her hair. They love each other very much. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They like to dig, run and swing. They are happy and friendly. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud ring. It is the telephone in the house. Anna and Ben wonder who is calling. They run to the door and enter the house. + +They see the telephone on the table. It is still ringing. Anna and Ben look at each other. They want to answer it, but they are not sure how. + +Anna picks up the telephone. She puts it to her ear. She says, "Hello?" + +She hears a voice. It is Grandma. Grandma is friendly. She says, "Hello, Anna. Is Mommy or Daddy there?" + +Anna smiles. She likes Grandma. She says, "No, Grandma. Mommy and Daddy are out. Ben and I are playing." + +Grandma says, "Oh, I see. Well, can you tell them I called? I want to talk to them." + +Anna says, "OK, Grandma. I will tell them. I love you, Grandma." + +Grandma says, "I love you too, Anna. And Ben. Bye-bye." + +Anna says, "Bye-bye, Grandma." She puts down the telephone. + +She turns to Ben. She says, "That was Grandma. She loves us. She wants to talk to Mommy and Daddy." + +Ben nods. He says, "I love Grandma too. Let's go back to the garden." + +Anna and Ben hold hands. They enter the garden. They play some more. They are happy and friendly. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside in the yard. One day, they see a grill near the fence. It is big and shiny. They want to touch it and see what it does. + +"Let's go see the grill," Tom says to Sam. "Maybe we can make some food." + +Sam nods and follows Tom. They sneak past their mom, who is busy in the kitchen. They reach the grill and open the lid. Inside, they see some black and gray stuff. It looks like dirt. + +"What is this?" Sam asks. + +"I don't know," Tom says. "Maybe it is food. Let's try it." + +Tom picks up a stick and pokes the stuff. It crumbles and makes a mess. Sam does the same. They laugh and throw the stuff at each other. They have fun. + +But they don't know that the stuff is not food. It is ash. It is what is left after fire burns something. And the grill is not a toy. It is a tool for making food with fire. And it is not off. It is still hot. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud hiss. They look at the grill and see a flame. It is orange and red and angry. It jumps out of the grill and catches their clothes. They scream and run. They are scared and hurt. + +Their mom hears them and comes outside. She sees them and the fire. She is shocked and scared too. She grabs a hose and sprays water on them and the grill. She puts out the fire. She hugs them and checks them. They have burns and blisters. They cry and whimper. + +She is angry and sad. She scolds them and asks them why they did that. They don't have an answer. They are ashamed. They are sorry. They wish they had not touched the grill. They wish they had listened to their mom. They wish they had not played with fire. But it is too late. They have to go to the hospital. They have to get medicine and bandages. They have to learn a hard lesson. They have a bad day. +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two coal eyes. + +But Anna and Ben were also naughty. They wanted to make the snowman look funny. They found a rope and a sign. They wrote "Do not hang me" on the sign. They tied the rope around the snowman's neck and hung the sign on his chest. + +They laughed and ran away. They did not see the farmer who owned the field. He was angry. He thought the twins were mean. He took the rope and the sign off the snowman. He shook his fist at them. + +Anna and Ben ran home. They were cold and scared. They hoped the farmer would not tell their mom. They wanted some cocoa to warm up. They went to the kitchen. But there was no cocoa. Mom had used it all to make a cake. + +Anna and Ben were sad. They had no cocoa and no cake. They wished they had not been naughty. They said sorry to the snowman in their hearts. They hugged each other and went to bed. +Anna and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They gave him two stones for eyes and a stick for a mouth. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Anna said. "Do you like the snow?" + +The snowman did not say anything. He just smiled with his stick mouth. + +Ben was curious. He wanted to touch the snowman's nose. He reached out his hand and grabbed the carrot. + +"Ow!" he said. "The carrot is cold!" + +He pulled his hand back and put his thumb in his mouth. He looked at the snowman with a frown. + +Anna laughed. "Silly Ben, you can't eat the snowman's nose. It is not for you. It is for him." + +She took the carrot from Ben and put it back on the snowman's face. + +"Sorry, Mr. Snowman," she said. "Ben was just curious. He likes carrots." + +The snowman did not mind. He was happy to have his nose back. + +But then, the sun came out. It was bright and warm. The snow started to melt. + +"Oh no!" Anna said. "Mr. Snowman is melting!" + +She and Ben ran to the snowman. They tried to fix him. They pushed the snow back on his body. They straightened his hat and scarf. They moved his eyes and mouth. + +But it was no use. The snowman was getting smaller and smaller. His nose fell off. His hat and scarf slid down. His eyes and mouth disappeared. + +"Goodbye, Mr. Snowman," Anna said. "We will miss you." + +"Goodbye, Mr. Snowman," Ben said. "Thank you for playing with us." + +They hugged the snowman one last time. Then they went inside to have some hot chocolate. They hoped the snow would come back soon. They wanted to make another snowman. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big orange pumpkin growing on a vine. They ran to it and touched it with their hands. + +"Wow, look at this pumpkin!" Lily said. "It is so big and round!" + +"Yes, it is!" Tom agreed. "But it is also ugly. It has bumps and spots on it. And look at its stem. It is brown and dry." + +Lily frowned. She did not think the pumpkin was ugly. She thought it was beautiful and special. She wanted to keep it and make it into a lantern for Halloween. + +"No, it is not ugly," she said. "It is different and nice. I like it. I want to take it home and carve it." + +Tom shook his head. He did not want to take the ugly pumpkin home. He wanted to find a better one. He looked around the garden and saw another pumpkin on the other side. It was smaller and smoother than the first one. It had no bumps or spots. And its stem was green and fresh. + +"Look, Lily, there is another pumpkin!" he said. "It is much prettier than this one. Let's take that one instead." + +He ran to the other pumpkin and tried to pull it off the vine. But it was too hard. He could not move it. + +"Help me, Lily!" he called. "This pumpkin is stuck!" + +Lily did not move. She stayed with the first pumpkin and hugged it. She did not want to help Tom. She did not want the other pumpkin. She only wanted the one she had. + +"No, Tom," she said. "I do not want that pumpkin. I want this one. It is my pumpkin. I know it is the best pumpkin in the world." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the bathroom. They have a spray bottle with water. They spray the water on the mirror, the sink and the floor. They laugh and make bubbles. + +But they do not spray the toilet. The toilet is big and scary. It makes a loud noise when it flushes. Anna and Ben are afraid of the toilet. They stay away from it. + +One day, they are playing in the bathroom. They hear a knock on the door. It is Mom. She wants to use the toilet. She tells Anna and Ben to get out. Anna and Ben run to the door. But they forget the spray bottle. It falls on the floor. It rolls to the toilet. + +The spray bottle hits the toilet. It presses the button. The toilet flushes. The water sprays out of the bottle. It sprays Anna and Ben. It sprays Mom. It sprays the walls. It sprays the ceiling. It sprays everywhere. + +Anna and Ben are wet and cold. Mom is wet and angry. The bathroom is wet and messy. Anna and Ben are sorry. They say sorry to Mom. They help Mom clean the bathroom. They learn not to spray the toilet. They are alert. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to listen to stories. Every day, her mommy would tell her a story before she took a nap. + +One day, Mia's mommy told her a story about a spoiled cat. The cat always wanted more and more toys. But the more toys the cat got, the less happy it was. Mia listened to the story and thought about how she didn't want to be like the spoiled cat. + +After the story, Mia took her nap. When she woke up, she decided to share her toys with her friends. She didn't want to be a spoiled girl, like the cat in the story. Mia learned that sharing makes her and her friends happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, filthy dog. The dog loved to play in the mud. One day, the dog found some dough. The dog thought the dough would be fun to play with. + +The dog went to his friend, the cat. The dog said, "Look what I found! Let's play with this dough!" The cat said, "Okay, but it looks dirty." They played with the dough, and it got dirtier and dirtier. + +Then, the dog had to sneeze. "Achoo!" he sneezed. The dough flew into the air and landed on the cat. The cat was very mad. The cat said, "I don't want to play anymore." The dog was sad, and they did not play together again. +One day, a unique cat named Tom wanted to prepare an opera. He was very excited to sing and dance. Tom told his friend, a dog named Max, about his big plan. + +"I want to make an opera, Max! Will you help me?" asked Tom. Max was not sure, but he wanted to help his friend. "Okay, Tom. I will try my best." + +They started to prepare the opera, but they had a problem. They did not have a place to do the show. Tom and Max looked everywhere, but they could not find a good place. + +Then, they saw a big tree. "Look, Tom! That tree can be our stage!" said Max. They worked hard to make the tree perfect for their opera. Finally, the day came for the show. Tom and Max were so happy to share their opera with their friends. + +In the end, the opera was a big hit. All their friends loved it. Tom and Max learned that they could do anything when they worked together. +One day, a little dog named Tim wanted to play with his hoop. He loved to jump and run with it. But today, his hoop was stuck in a high tree. Tim felt helpless. He could not get his hoop back. + +A big bird saw Tim and wanted to help. The bird flew up to the tree and tried to get the hoop. But it was hard for the bird. The hoop was stuck very tight. The bird had to delay the play time. + +Finally, the bird got the hoop out of the tree. Tim was so happy! He jumped and ran with his hoop. The bird and Tim played together all day. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a big puddle and decided to jump in it. She jumped and jumped until her shoes and socks were all soaked. Sue laughed and laughed. + +When it was time to go home, Sue's mom saw her wet shoes and socks. "Oh dear," said her mom, "you are all soaked!" Sue's mom gave her a big towel to get dry. Sue felt welcome and warm in her mom's arms. + +After Sue was dry, her mom helped her put her toys in their right places. They made everything organized and neat. Sue was happy to have a clean room, and she promised to be more careful when playing in puddles. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a big, white ball he loved to play with. He would run and jump and roll with the ball all day long. + +One day, Spot saw a big box with a pretty wrap. He felt guilty because he wanted to see what was inside. Spot tried to be careful, but he bumped the box with his white ball. The wrap came off and he saw a big, soft bed inside. + +Spot knew the bed was not for him, but he couldn't help it. He jumped on the bed and took a nap. When he woke up, his family saw him on the bed and laughed. They said, "Spot, you found your new bed!" Spot wagged his tail and felt happy. From then on, he played with his white ball and slept on his new bed every day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a generous man named Bob. Bob liked to help people and make them happy. One day, he went to the market to buy some fruits. + +While walking, Bob found a shiny gold coin on the ground. He was very excited and thought about what he could do with the gold. He wanted to share it with his friends. + +Bob decided to give the gold to his friend, Sally. Sally was so happy to receive the gold from Bob. She knew he was a generous friend. They played and laughed together all day, and they knew they would always help each other. +Once upon a time, there was a famous zoo. The zoo had many animals like big elephants, tall giraffes, and funny monkeys. Kids and their families loved to visit and see all the animals. + +One day, a baby bird fell from its nest in a tree. The bird could not fly and was very scared. A kind zookeeper saw the baby bird and wanted to help. The zookeeper wanted to save the bird. + +The zookeeper picked up the baby bird and put it back in its nest. The baby bird's mom and dad were very happy. The zookeeper saved the baby bird. Now, the baby bird could grow up big and strong with its family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big crocodile who lived in a river. He was not a happy crocodile because he wanted to improve and be a better friend to the other animals. The other animals were scared of the crocodile because he had big teeth and a long tail. + +One day, a rich bird came to the river. The bird had many pretty things and was very nice. The crocodile wanted to be friends with the rich bird. The bird saw the crocodile and was scared, but the crocodile said, "I want to improve and be a good friend." + +The rich bird decided to help the crocodile improve. They played together and talked every day. The other animals saw the crocodile being nice and they wanted to be friends too. Soon, the crocodile had many friends and was very happy. The crocodile and the rich bird were best friends and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a young nation, there lived two friends, Tom and Tim. They played together every day and had lots of fun. One day, they found a big fruit. They wanted to share it, but they didn't know how. + +Tom said, "Let's split the fruit in half, so we both can have some." Tim agreed, and they took a knife and cut the fruit into two pieces. They were happy to share the tasty fruit with each other. + +As they ate, other kids in the nation saw them and wanted to share too. Soon, all the kids were splitting their fruits and playing together. The young nation became a happy and sharing place for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his round ball. One day, Tim wanted to complete a big tower with his toy blocks. He tried to build it high and tight, so it would not fall. + +But, Tim's round ball was near the tower. When he tried to put the last block on top, he bumped the ball. The ball rolled fast and hit the tower. The tower fell down with a loud crash. Tim felt sad and upset. + +Tim did not give up. He took a deep breath and started to build the tower again. This time, he moved the round ball far away. Tim worked hard and made the tower even bigger and tighter than before. At last, he completed the tower and felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Tim. Tim was sad because he felt terrible. He didn't want to play with his toys or go outside. All he wanted was a hug. + +One day, a friendly bear came to visit Tim. The bear said, "Hello, little child. Why are you so sad?" Tim looked up at the bear and said, "I feel terrible. All I want is a hug." + +The bear smiled and gave Tim a big, warm hug. Tim felt better right away. The two friends played together all day, and Tim didn't feel terrible anymore. From that day on, whenever Tim needed a hug, the friendly bear was there to help him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a huge hoop in the park. All the kids loved to play with it. One sunny day, Tom and Sue both wanted to play with the hoop at the same time. They did not know how to share. + +Tom said, "I want the hoop!" Sue said, "No, I want it!" They both tried to guess how they could play with the huge hoop together. They thought and thought, but they could not find a way. + +Then, their friend Sam came to the park. He saw Tom and Sue fighting over the huge hoop. Sam said, "Why don't you both play with the hoop together?" Tom and Sue looked at each other and smiled. They both said, "Yes, let's share!" So, they all played with the huge hoop together and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was always ready to play outside. One day, Tim went to the park to fly his kite. The wind was blowing just right. Tim was very happy. + +As Tim flew his kite, he saw a big tree. The tree was very tall and had many leaves. Tim thought it would be fun to climb the tree. He laughed and started to climb. The wind blew harder, making the tree shake. + +Tim climbed higher and higher. But the wind was too strong. Suddenly, Tim lost his grip and fell down. He landed on the ground and hurt his leg. Tim was sad and cried. His kite flew away, and he couldn't play anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim wanted to do something successful. He wanted to make a sandwich all by himself. Tim's mom said, "Okay, you can try." + +Tim went to the kitchen. He got bread, cheese, and a little knife. The knife was not sharp, so it was safe for Tim. He put the cheese on the bread and cut it with the knife. Then, he put the other bread on top. + +Tim was happy. He did it! He made a sandwich all by himself. He was successful. Tim's mom was proud of him. They both ate the sandwich and it was yummy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug named Billy. Billy loved to play in the sun. The sun would shine on him and make him feel warm and happy. One day, Billy saw a big, hard rock. He thought it would be fun to climb on it. + +As Billy climbed the rock, he saw a small hole. He thought it would be fun to go inside. But as he got closer, he saw that it was a trap! He remembered that his mom told him to be careful of traps. So, Billy decided not to go inside the hole. + +Later that day, Billy told his mom about the trap he found. She was very proud of him for being careful. They played in the sun together, and Billy felt happy that he listened to his mom. The sun continued to shine on them as they had fun and stayed safe. +Once upon a time, in a little village, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim had a best friend named Sam. They loved to play together every day. One day, they found a toy on the ground. It was a small, red car. Both of them wanted to play with the car. + +"I want the car!" Tim said. +"No, I want it!" Sam said. + +They started to fight over the car. Their faces turned red, and they yelled at each other. Their moms heard them and came to see what was wrong. + +"Boys, stop fighting!" Tim's mom said. "You need to share the toy and play in peace." + +Tim and Sam looked at each other and felt sad. They knew their moms were right. So, they decided to share the car and play together in peace. They took turns playing with the car, and they had lots of fun. From that day on, Tim and Sam always shared their toys and played happily together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to match his socks with his shoes. He thought it made him look attractive. One day, Tim went on a trip to the park with his mom. + +At the park, Tim saw a girl named Sue. Sue was wearing a pretty dress with colorful socks. Tim went to Sue and said, "I like your socks. They match your dress." + +Sue smiled and said, "Thank you, Tim. I like your shoes and socks too. They look nice together." Tim and Sue became friends and played together in the park. + +As they played, Tim and Sue learned that it was not just their clothes that matched, but their hearts too. They shared their toys and helped each other when they fell. The moral of the story is that being kind and helpful to others is what truly makes you attractive. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a curious little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to solve puzzles and ask many questions. One day, she saw a big building with a sign that said "veterinarian". Lucy did not know what that word meant, so she wanted to find out. + +Lucy went inside the building and saw a nice lady in a white coat. The lady was a veterinarian. She helped animals when they were sick or hurt. Lucy watched as the veterinarian took care of a dog with a hurt leg. The dog wagged its tail and seemed happy after the veterinarian helped it. + +Lucy was so happy to solve the puzzle of what a veterinarian was. She decided that when she grew up, she wanted to be a veterinarian too. She wanted to help animals, just like the nice lady in the white coat. And so, Lucy's curious mind led her to a dream that she would work hard to make come true. +Once upon a time, there was a small house with an unusual roof. The roof was made of colorful paper. The paper was very pretty. The house was in a big forest with many tall trees. + +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw the small house with the unusual roof. Lily was very curious. She went inside the house to see what was there. Inside the house, she found many boxes. The boxes were wrapped with the same colorful paper as the roof. + +Lily opened one of the wrapped boxes. Inside the box, she found a soft and warm blanket. She wrapped the blanket around her like a big hug. Lily felt very happy and cozy. She decided to take the blanket home and share it with her family. From that day on, Lily and her family always felt warm and loved, all thanks to the unusual house in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a big, old house. In the house, there was a ghost. The ghost was a loyal friend to a little boy named Tim. + +One day, Tim was playing hide and seek with the ghost. They laughed and had fun. But it was time for Tim to go to bed. The ghost said, "I will remain here and wait for you to play tomorrow." + +The next day, Tim and the ghost played again. They were happy and the ghost stayed loyal to Tim. They played games and laughed together. The ghost always remained with Tim, and they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a thick book with a calendar inside. A little boy named Tim found it in his room. He was happy to see the calendar and wanted to add stickers to it. + +Tim asked his mom for some stickers. Mom gave him a big box of colorful stickers. Tim started to add stickers to the calendar. He added a sticker for each day. He loved to see the calendar fill up with stickers. + +One day, Tim added so many stickers that the calendar got very, very thick. It was hard to turn the pages. Tim tried to turn the pages, but they stuck together. The calendar ripped and fell apart. Tim was sad. The calendar was broken, and he couldn't add more stickers. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was nervous because it was his first day at school. He put on his new clothes and went to the big classroom. + +In the classroom, there were lots of chairs and tables. Tim saw a chair that was just the right size for him. He tried to sit on it and it fit him perfectly! He felt a bit better now. + +Tim made new friends in the classroom. They played with toys and drew pictures together. At the end of the day, Tim was not nervous anymore. He was happy and could not wait to come back to the classroom again. +One day, a small boy named Tim saw a big, scary car. The car was very loud and made him scared. Tim did not like the scary car. He wanted it to go away. So, Tim decided to kick the car to make it stop being loud. + +"Go away, scary car!" Tim said as he kicked the car. But the car did not stop being loud. Instead, the car got even louder and scarier. Tim felt very sad and scared. + +Tim's mom saw him kick the car and said, "Tim, we don't kick things when we are scared. It's not nice." Tim learned that kicking things is not a good way to solve problems. Next time, he will ask for help when he is scared. But now, the scary car was still loud, and Tim felt bad for kicking it. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to eat tasty food. Her favorite food was tasty toast with butter. + +One day, Mia's mom was making toast in the kitchen. Mia was excited to eat her tasty toast. But, Mia's mom was not careful, and the toast started to burn. The kitchen was smoky, and Mia's mom was worried. + +Mia's mom saw a cord on the floor. She picked up the cord and pulled it. It was the cord for the toaster! The toaster turned off, and the burning stopped. Mia and her mom were happy. They made new tasty toast and ate it together. +Once upon a time, there was a little train. The train had a long rail to go on. The train seemed happy to go on the rail every day. The rail took the train to many fun places where it saw many friends. + +One day, the train saw a new rail. This rail looked different. The train felt a little uncomfortable to go on the new rail. But it wanted to be brave and try. So, the train went on the new rail. + +At first, it was hard for the train on the new rail. But soon, the train met new friends and saw new places. The train was happy it tried the new rail. Now, the train seemed even happier than before. And the uncomfortable feeling went away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to eat jelly. One day, Tim saw a big jar of jelly on the top shelf. He wanted to get it, but it was not easy. + +Tim called his friend, Sam. "Sam, can you help me get the jelly?" he asked. Sam said, "Sure, let's try to stand on this box." They stood on the box, but they still could not reach the jelly. + +Then, Tim had an idea. "Let's ask my big sister, Lily, to help us." Lily came and stood on the box. She reached up and got the jelly down for Tim and Sam. They were so happy, they said, "Thank you, Lily!" And they all ate the yummy jelly together. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there was a little bug. The bug liked to crawl on the ground. One day, the bug saw a bench. The bug wanted to crawl on the bench. So, the bug started to crawl up. + +On the bench, there was a graceful bird. The bird had big wings and pretty colors. The bug wanted to be friends with the bird. But the bird was scared of the bug. The bird flew away. + +The bug was sad. But then, the bug saw another bug on the bench. The bugs became friends. They played and crawled on the bench together. The bugs were happy. The moral of the story is that we can find friends who are like us and be happy with them. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary boy named Tim. Tim had a dog named Max. They loved to spend time together. They would play in the park, run around, and have fun. Tim and Max were very happy. + +One day, Tim and Max went to the park. They saw a big tree. Tim had an idea. He said, "Max, let's make a memory here!" So, they took a picture under the tree. They smiled and laughed. It was a special memory. + +Now, every time Tim and Max go to the park, they remember that happy day. They look at the tree and smile. Their ordinary days are full of fun and memories. Tim and Max are the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very tired after playing all day. He wanted to take a nap, but his mom said, "No, it's not nap time yet." + +Tim insisted, "But Mom, I am so tired. Please let me nap now." His mom thought about it and said, "Okay, you can nap for a little bit." + +While Tim was napping, his mom made a big zero with colorful paper. When Tim woke up, he saw the zero and asked, "Mom, what is this?" + +His mom said, "It's a zero! It means nothing, but it can be fun to play with." Tim was happy and played with the zero all day. And that night, he went to bed early because he was still tired from his busy day. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was a very serious dog. He liked to watch the birds in the sky. Max had a silver ball that he loved to play with. + +One sunny day, Max went outside to play with his silver ball. He threw the ball high into the sky and watched as it came back down. Max was so happy to see his ball fly through the air. + +As Max played, a little bird flew by and saw the silver ball. The bird liked the shiny silver ball too. Max and the bird became friends and played together all day. They watched the silver ball fly high in the sky, and Max was not so serious anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tim. Tim loved to watch films on the TV. His favorite film was about a fit dog who could run very fast. Tim watched this film every day and wanted to be like the dog. + +One day, Tim saw a dog in the park. He wanted the dog to run with him, but the dog did not want to. Tim got mad and demanded the dog to run. The dog looked at Tim and just sat there. Tim's mom told him that he should not demand things from others, but ask nicely. + +Tim thought about what his mom said. He went back to the dog and asked nicely if the dog would run with him. The dog wagged its tail and ran with Tim. They had lots of fun together. Tim learned that being kind and asking nicely was better than demanding. And that was the day Tim became more like the fit dog from his favorite film. +Once upon a time, there was a soft cat named Kitty. Kitty lived in a big yard with many trees and flowers. She liked to play with her friend, Doggy. They liked to run and jump in the yard all day. + +One day, Kitty found a spray bottle. She thought it was fun to spray water on the flowers. But then, she had an idea. She sprayed water on Doggy when he was not looking. Doggy was wet and sad. Kitty laughed and thought it was funny. + +But soon, Kitty learned that her joke was not nice. Doggy did not want to play with her anymore. She felt bad and said sorry to Doggy. They became friends again and promised to be kind to each other. The moral of the story is to treat others the way you want to be treated. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a bald man named Tom. Tom had a big toy top that could spin very fast. All the kids in the town loved to watch Tom's top spin. It was a wonder for them. + +One day, a new boy named Sam came to the town. Sam saw Tom's top and wanted it for himself. He went to Tom and said, "Give me your top. I want it." Tom said, "No, this is my top. I will not give it to you." Sam was very mad. + +Sam thought of a plan to take Tom's top away. He waited until Tom was not looking and took the top. When Tom found out, he was very sad. The kids in the town were sad too because they could not see the wonder of the spinning top anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a warm cup of milk every night before she went to bed. Her mom would pour the milk into her favorite cup. Lily loved her warm milk because it made her feel cozy and sleepy. + +One night, Lily had a dream. In her dream, she was in a world made of her favorite things. There were big trees made of candy, and a river of warm milk. Lily could pour the milk from the river into her cup, and drink it whenever she wanted. + +Lily played in her dream world all night. She had so much fun with her new friends, who were animals that could talk. When she woke up, she told her mom about her dream. Her mom smiled and poured her a warm cup of milk, just like in her dream. +Once upon a time, in a beautiful park, there were many kids who loved to play. The sun was shining, and the weather was just perfect. They played with their toys, and they laughed and smiled. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy came to the park. Lucy was new to the town, and she wanted to make new friends. She saw the other kids playing and having fun. So, she decided to join them. + +At first, Lucy was a bit shy, but soon she started to play, too. They played hide and seek, and they all laughed. The sun shone, and the weather stayed beautiful. Lucy was so happy because she made new friends, and they all played together in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue lived in a small house with her mom, dad, and lazy cat, Tom. Tom was always sleeping and never wanted to play. + +One day, Sue's mom was working near the stove, making yummy food. Sue wanted to help her mom, so she asked, "Mom, can I help you with the stove?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Sue, you can help me. But be careful, the stove is hot." + +Sue helped her mom, and together they made a big, tasty meal. When it was time to eat, even lazy Tom woke up and came to the table. They all ate the yummy food, and Sue was very proud that she helped her mom work. + +After dinner, Sue played with Tom, and he wasn't lazy anymore. They had lots of fun, and Sue learned that helping others can be a good thing. From that day on, Sue always helped her mom and dad, and Tom became her best friend. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was an ancient shop. The shop was very old and had many things. A kind lady named Mia cared for the shop. She loved the shop very much. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came into the shop. He saw a big, red ball. Tim said, "Mia, can I have the red ball?" Mia smiled and said, "Yes, Tim. You can have the red ball. Take good care of it." + +Tim took the ball home and played with it. He cared for the ball every day. He played with the ball in the sun and in the rain. Tim and the red ball were very happy. And Mia was happy too, because she knew her ancient shop had made Tim's day better. +Once upon a time, there was a big purple cat. The cat was very impatient. He wanted to play with his friend, the little blue dog. The dog was busy and could not play right now. + +The purple cat said, "I don't care! I want to play now!" The little blue dog said, "Please wait, I will play with you soon." But the purple cat did not want to wait. + +The purple cat went outside to play by himself. He was not careful and ran into the street. A big red car came and hit the purple cat. The little blue dog cried because his friend was gone. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a big box full of toys. One day, her mommy gave her a new toy. It was a brilliant ball with many colors. Amy was very happy and said, "Thank you, mommy!" + +Amy's mommy told her to put a label on her new ball. The label would say "Amy's Ball." Amy was very excited to put the label on her ball. She asked her mommy to help her. They put the label on the ball together. + +One day, Amy took her ball outside to play. She kicked the ball very hard, and it went far away. Amy ran after the ball, but she could not find it. She looked everywhere but the ball was gone. Amy was very sad and cried. She missed her brilliant ball with the label on it. +Once upon a time, there was a busy bee named Bob. Bob loved to fly and visit all the pretty flowers. One day, he saw a row of colorful flowers in a big garden. He was so happy! + +Bob went to the first flower and took a big sniff. He laughed because it tickled his nose. He flew to the next flower in the row and did the same. Bob laughed and laughed as he visited each flower. + +After visiting all the flowers in the row, Bob flew back to his bee friends. He told them about the busy day he had and the fun he had with the flowers. They all laughed together, and they couldn't wait to visit the row of flowers too. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny, fragile fly. The fly lived in a big, green garden. The fly loved to play with his friends, the butterfly and the bee. + +One day, the fly went to play with his friends. But he saw that they were sad. The butterfly and the bee were not happy. They began to complain. "Our wings are wet from the rain," they said. "We cannot fly and play with you today." + +The fragile fly felt sad too. He wanted to help his friends. He had an idea. The fly found a big, dry leaf. He brought the leaf to his friends. The butterfly and the bee sat on the leaf. Soon, their wings were dry. They could fly and play again. + +The fly, the butterfly, and the bee played all day in the big, green garden. They were very happy. They did not complain anymore. And they were the best of friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful bird. The bird had a friend, a small cat. They liked to play together. One day, the bird and the cat found a bag. They wanted to see what was inside. + +The bird and the cat tried to open the bag. But they could not do it. They pulled and pulled, but the bag did not open. The cat got mad and bit the bird. The bird was sad and hurt. + +The cat wanted to help the bird. The cat found a leaf that could heal. The cat put the leaf on the bird's hurt spot. The bird felt better. The bird and the cat were happy and played together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big, dull rock that he found in his yard. He liked to play with it every day. He would tip it over and roll it around in the dirt. Tim enjoyed playing with his rock a lot. + +One sunny day, Tim took his rock to the park. He wanted to show his friend, Sam, his special rock. When Sam saw the rock, he thought it was a bit dull. But he saw how much Tim enjoyed playing with it, so Sam decided to play with the rock too. + +Together, Tim and Sam enjoyed tipping the rock over and rolling it around. They even made a game out of it. They would tip the rock over, then run around it, and tip it back up again. They laughed and played all day. Tim was happy that Sam liked his dull rock too. And they both learned that even something dull can be fun when you enjoy it with a friend. +Once upon a time, in a distant land, there was a big red ball. The ball loved to play in the sun. The sun made the ball feel the heat and it liked it a lot. + +One day, the ball met a small blue ball. The blue ball wanted to play, but the big red ball ignored it. The big red ball only wanted to play in the sun and feel the heat. + +The small blue ball was sad, but it did not give up. It rolled and rolled until it found a new friend, a green ball. They played together and had lots of fun. The big red ball saw them and decided to join them. Now, all three balls played together and had fun in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a polite lion named Leo. He lived in a big zoo. There was a tall fence around his home. Leo liked to say "hello" to the people who came to visit him. + +One day, a little bird came to sit on the fence. The bird was very noisy. Leo did not like the noise. He wanted the bird to go away. So, Leo let out a big roar! The bird got scared and flew away. + +The next day, the bird came back. It was still noisy. Leo roared again, but this time, the bird did not fly away. Leo felt sad. He did not want to be mean to the bird. So, he said "hello" to the bird in a polite way. The bird became quiet and they became friends. From that day on, they both lived happily in the zoo. +Once there was a little dog named Max. Max was grumpy because he did not like the rain. The rain made him wet and cold. Max's friend, a big cat named Sam, dared Max to go out in the rain. + +Max thought about the dare. He did not want to go out in the rain, but he did not want Sam to think he was scared. Max looked at the dark clouds. He knew the rain was a threat to his happy day. + +Max decided to be brave. He went out in the rain with Sam. They splashed in puddles and ran around. Max was not grumpy anymore. He was happy and wet. The dare from Sam made Max's day fun, even with the rain. +Once upon a time, a big red ball wanted to visit the top of a hill. The ball had never been to the top before. It was very excited to see what was up there. The big red ball rolled and rolled up the hill, feeling happy. + +On the way up, the big red ball met a small blue ball. The small blue ball said, "I tried to visit the top, but I got scared. Be careful, big red ball!" The big red ball listened but still wanted to see the top. So, it kept rolling up the hill. + +Finally, the big red ball reached the top of the hill. It was so happy to be there! But then, the big red ball saw a big hole on the other side of the top. The big red ball got scared, just like the small blue ball said. It tried to stop, but it was too late. The big red ball fell into the big hole and could not get out. The big red ball was very sad it did not listen to the small blue ball. +Once upon a time, in a small garden, there was a little avocado seed. The seed felt nervous because it wanted to grow big and strong like the other plants. + +One day, the sun shone bright and warm. The little seed started to grow. It grew a tiny root and a small stem. The seed was so happy to be growing! + +As the days passed, the avocado plant grew bigger and bigger. It made new friends in the garden, like the flowers and the trees. The avocado plant was no longer nervous, and it was proud to be a big, strong plant. +One day, a clumsy cat saw a soap. The soap was on a table. The cat wanted to play with the soap. So, the cat jumped on the table to get the soap. + +The cat tried to watch the soap, but it was slippery. The soap fell on the floor. The cat jumped down to get the soap. The cat was not careful and slipped on the soap. + +The cat fell and bumped its head. The cat was sad and hurt. The soap was still on the floor. The cat did not play with the soap again. The cat learned to be more careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird with pretty wings. The little bird lived in a big tree with lots of other birds. One day, a new bird came to the tree. The new bird was very shy and didn't know any of the other birds. The little bird wanted to help the new bird feel welcome, so she decided to introduce herself. She flew over to the new bird and said, "Hi, I'm a little bird with pretty wings. What's your name?" The new bird smiled and said, "My name is Blue. It's nice to meet you." From that day on, the little bird and Blue became good friends and played together in the tree. +Once upon a time, there was a big, powerful dragon who lived in a cave. The dragon loved to sleep all day and night. One day, a little boy named Timmy decided to go on an adventure to find the dragon's cave. + +Timmy walked through a dark forest, and he heard a whisper. He looked around but saw no one. He continued walking until he found a big mountain. The mountain had a door, and Timmy tried to open it, but it was locked. + +He remembered the whisper and said, "Open sesame!" The door magically opened, and Timmy saw the dragon sleeping. Timmy was scared, but he remembered his plan. He had brought a special treat for the dragon, and he woke the dragon up by whispering, "Here, dragon, have a treat." The dragon woke up and was happy to see Timmy. From that day on, Timmy and the dragon became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved her mother very much. One day, she asked her mother, "Can you give me a cookie, please?" Her mother replied, "Sure, my sweetie. Here you go." + +Lily took the cookie and smiled. She said, "Thank you, mother. You are the best." Her mother hugged her and said, "You are welcome, my dear. I love you so much." + +Lily finished her cookie and asked her mother, "Can we play outside now?" Her mother said, "Of course, we can. Let's go have some fun." They went outside and played together until it was time for dinner. Lily was happy because she had a small, but lovely day with her mother. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went for a walk in the park. She saw a pond with lots of pebbles. She wanted to throw a pebble into the pond to make a splash. + +Lily picked up a pebble and tried to throw it, but it was too heavy. She tried again and again, but the pebble wouldn't go far. + +Suddenly, a boy named Max came over and said, "You need a good pebble to make a big splash." Max found a good pebble and gave it to Lily. She threw it into the pond and it made a big splash! + +Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, Max! You are a good friend." Max smiled and said, "I'm happy to help. Let's find more good pebbles to throw!" And they continued to search for more good pebbles to make big splashes in the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and have fun. One day, she decided to go to the park with her mommy. They walked and talked until they saw an elderly lady sitting on a bench. She looked very sad. + +Lily's mommy asked the lady what was wrong. The elderly lady said she had a goal to visit her son, but she didn't know how to get there. Lily decided to help her. She held the lady's hand and they walked to the bus stop. They waited for the bus and when it came, they got on and rode to the son's house. + +When they arrived, the son was so happy to see his mother. He hugged her and they both cried tears of joy. Lily felt happy that she helped someone in need. Her mommy told her that helping others is a good thing to do. The moral of the story is that we should always try to help others when we can. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to run fast and play with his friends. One day, Benny saw a loop in the ground and he decided to jump over it. But when he did, he fell and hurt himself. + +Benny's friend, a squirrel named Sammy, saw what happened and helped him up. But then, they saw two birds fighting in the sky. Benny wanted to help, but Sammy said, "No, let's not fight. Let's talk to them and find out what's wrong." + +They went up to the birds and asked why they were fighting. The birds said they were fighting over a worm. Benny and Sammy said, "There's enough for everyone!" and they all shared the worm together. + +From that day on, Benny and Sammy knew that fighting wasn't the answer. They learned that it's better to talk and share instead. Benny also learned to be careful when he runs fast and to watch out for loops in the ground. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a gentle cat named Mittens. One day, Lily wanted to drink some milk. She went to the kitchen and poured some milk into her cup. She drank it all up and felt very happy. + +Later, Lily wanted to print some pictures of her and Mittens. She went to her room and turned on her printer. She put some paper in and clicked the button. The printer made a loud noise and started to print the pictures. Lily was very excited to see them. + +After printing, Lily went to play with Mittens. She petted him gently and showed him the pictures. Mittens purred and licked Lily's hand. They had a wonderful day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pencil. One day, she lost her pencil and couldn't find it anywhere. She asked her mommy to help her find it. + +Mommy looked everywhere, but couldn't find it either. Then, Lily's big brother came and told them that he saw the pencil under the bed. He was very powerful and could lift the bed easily. + +Lily was so happy to have her pencil back. She hugged her big brother and thanked him for telling them where the pencil was. From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her pencil in a safe place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy. While they were there, Lily saw an unusual card with a big unicorn on it. She wanted it so much, but her mommy said they didn't have enough money to buy it. + +Lily felt sad and said, "I regret not saving my allowance to buy the card." Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can make a card at home that is just as special." Lily smiled and they went home to make their own card. It had a picture of a unicorn just like the one on the unusual card, and it was even better because they made it together. + +Lily was happy and proud of her card. She showed it to her daddy when he came home from work. He said, "Wow, this is a very special card. You are very creative, Lily." Lily smiled and felt happy. She learned that sometimes, it's better to make something with love than to buy something unusual. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he found a shiny steel car that he loved very much. He played with it all day long and took it everywhere he went. + +But one day, the boy accidentally dropped the steel car and it broke into many pieces. He was so sad and started to cry. His mom tried to fix it but it was too broken. The boy's dad came home and saw the broken car. He got angry and started to yell at the boy. + +The boy felt so scared and sad. He didn't want to play with his other toys anymore. He missed his steel car and wished it was still with him. But it was too broken to be fixed. The boy learned to be careful with his toys from then on, but he never forgot about his favorite steel car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a lizard hiding under a rock. She was so happy to see the little lizard. + +Lily picked up the lizard and held it tight in her hands. But the lizard didn't like it and tried to run away. Lily didn't want the lizard to go, so she put it in a jar. The lizard didn't like being in the jar and tried to climb out. + +Lily didn't know what to do. She wanted to keep the lizard, but she didn't want it to be unhappy. So, she decided to let the lizard go back to its home in the garden. She opened the jar and let the lizard go free. The lizard was so happy to be back in the garden and ran away quickly. Lily felt happy too, knowing that the lizard was happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One Wednesday, she went to the park with her mom. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Lily saw a crazy squirrel running up and down the trees. She laughed and clapped her hands. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom said, "Lily, stay close to me." Lily held her mom's hand and they walked around the park. They saw a pond with ducks swimming in it. Lily wanted to feed them, but her mom said they didn't have any bread. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily waved goodbye to the crazy squirrel. She was happy to have spent a nice Wednesday afternoon with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite one was a teddy bear. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and brought her teddy bear with her. + +At the park, Lily met a boy named Max. Max saw Lily's teddy bear and said, "I like your teddy bear. Can I play with it?" Lily thought about it and said, "Sure, but please be gentle with it. It's very special to me." + +Max took the teddy bear and played with it on the stage. He pretended that the teddy bear was a superhero and saved the day. After they played, Max gave the teddy bear back to Lily and said, "Thank you for letting me play with your teddy bear. I value it just like you do." Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad you had fun with it." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy fire truck and imagine he was a fireman. One day, Timmy saw a big, gloomy cloud in the sky. It looked like it might rain soon. + +Timmy went to his mommy and said, "Mommy, can we play fireman inside today? It looks like it might rain outside." + +His mommy said, "Of course, Timmy! Let's pretend there's a big fire in the living room and we have to put it out." + +Timmy was so excited and started to pretend he was a fireman. He grabbed his toy fire truck and said, "I'm going to drive the fire truck to the fire!" + +His mommy said, "Great idea, Timmy! I'll be the firefighter and use the hose to put out the fire." + +Together, they put out the pretend fire and saved the day. Timmy was so happy and said, "I love being a fireman! Let's do it again tomorrow, Mommy!" + +And they did. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cake and always asked for it. One day, she went to her grandma's house and saw a big cake on the table. Lily wanted to eat it, but her grandma said, "Not yet, my dear. We must wait for your grandpa to come home." + +Lily was sad, but her grandma was wise and told her a story. "Once there was a little boy who didn't want to wait for his cake. He ate it all and gained too much weight. He couldn't play with his friends anymore." Lily listened carefully and understood that it's better to wait. + +Finally, grandpa came home and they all had a slice of cake. Lily was happy and thanked her grandma for being wise. "I gained a happy tummy!" she exclaimed. Her grandma smiled and hugged her tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pencil and make pictures for her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy gifted her a big box of new pencils. Lily was very happy and said, "Wow, mommy! Thank you so much! I am gifted with so many pencils!" + +Lily loved her pencils so much that she took them to school with her. But when she got there, she realized that she had lost her favorite pencil. She asked her friend Johnny if he had seen it. Johnny said, "I saw Tommy with a pencil like yours. Maybe he took it?" + +Lily went to Tommy and asked him, "Did you take my pencil?" Tommy said, "Yes, I did. I wanted to use it for my drawing. I'm sorry." Lily said, "That's okay, Tommy. Can I have it back please?" Tommy said, "Sure, here you go." + +Lily was happy to have her pencil back. She put it back in her pencil case and said, "I'm glad I got my pencil back. Now I won't have to sack my mommy for a new one!" +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved to jog in the park with her mommy. One day, they jogged to a big tree and sat down to rest. + +Lily's mommy asked, "What do you want to do next, Lily?" + +"I want to play on the slide!" Lily said with a big smile. + +So they jogged to the playground and Lily climbed up the small ladder to the slide. She went down fast and laughed with joy. + +The result of their fun day was that Lily was very tired and fell asleep quickly that night. She dreamt of jogging and playing on the slide again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and he had a special toy car that he liked to play with. One day, Timmy's toy car got stuck under the couch and he couldn't reach it. He asked his mommy to help him remove the couch so that he could get his toy car. + +Mommy tried to remove the couch but it was too heavy. Then, Timmy's daddy came and helped mommy remove the couch. Timmy was very happy because he got his toy car back. + +Later that day, Timmy and his friends had a race with their toy cars. They were all very competitive and wanted to win. Timmy's car had a special cap on it that made it go faster. Timmy's car won the race because of the special cap. +Once upon a time, there was a big, gray elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very large and loved to eat lots of leaves from the trees. One day, Ellie was walking in the forest when she saw a small bird sitting on a branch. The bird looked sad and Ellie wanted to help. + +Ellie asked the bird, "What's wrong?" The bird said, "I lost my nest and I don't know where it is." Ellie wanted to help the bird, so she picked her up with her trunk and started walking around the forest. They looked and looked, but they couldn't find the nest. + +Suddenly, they saw a big, mean lion coming towards them. Ellie knew she had to protect the bird, so she put her down and stood in front of her. The lion tried to attack Ellie, but she was too strong. She used her trunk to pass the lion and keep the bird safe. The lion ran away and Ellie and the bird became friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her magnet toys. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. But when she got there, she saw that her friends were not there. She felt gloomy and sad. + +Suddenly, her mommy came and reminded her that her friends were on vacation. Lily felt happy again and decided to play by herself. She played with her magnet toys and had a lot of fun. + +But then, a big dog came and took her magnet toys away. Lily got scared and cried for help. Her mommy came running, but it was too late. The dog had already run away with the magnet toys. + +Lily felt very sad and gloomy again. Her mommy hugged her and said they could buy new magnet toys. But Lily was still sad because she loved her old magnet toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with cards. One day, she discovered a large card in her room. It was bigger than all the other cards she had. She was so happy and showed it to her mom. Her mom was surprised to see such a big card. Lily kept the card safe and played with it every day. She loved her large card very much. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play with her friends. It was a jolly day outside, and they all had fun playing together. Suddenly, the rain started to pour down. Lily and her friends ran to find shelter under a tree. + +One of Lily's friends, Tommy, started to misbehave. He was throwing sticks and stones, and Lily told him to stop. "Tommy, please behave. You're going to hurt someone," she said. But Tommy didn't listen and continued to misbehave. + +Suddenly, there was a loud thunder and a bright lightning bolt. Everyone was scared and ran away, except for Tommy. He was hit by the lightning and got hurt. Lily and her friends called for help, but it was too late. Tommy didn't make it. + +Lily learned that it's important to behave and listen to others, especially during a storm. She was sad that her friend was gone, but she knew that he would want her to always be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat oatmeal for breakfast every day. One morning, her mom made her oatmeal that was too thick. Lily didn't like it and said, "Mommy, this oatmeal is too thick. I don't want to eat it." + +Her mom said, "Lily, you should try it. It still tastes good." But Lily ignored her mom and refused to eat the oatmeal. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw her friend, Timmy, and ran over to him. Timmy was eating a sandwich with peanut butter and jelly. Lily asked, "Can I have some of your sandwich, Timmy?" + +Timmy said, "No, sorry Lily. I don't want to share my sandwich with you." Lily felt sad and ignored Timmy for the rest of the day. + +When Lily got home, she apologized to her mom for ignoring her earlier. Her mom gave her a new bowl of oatmeal that wasn't too thick. Lily ate it happily and realized that sometimes it's important to listen to others and not ignore them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but one day she couldn't find her favorite teddy bear. She looked in her toy box, but it was empty. She looked under her bed, but the bear wasn't there yet. + +Lily didn't give up. She decided to solve the mystery of the missing teddy bear. She searched all around her room and finally found the bear hiding behind her dresser. She was so happy that she hugged her teddy bear tightly and promised to never lose it again. From that day on, Lily made sure to always put her toys away so they wouldn't go missing again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect things like rocks and shells from the beach. One day, she went for a walk and found a shiny pipe on the ground. She picked it up and added it to her collection. + +As she continued her walk, Lily started to spin around in circles. She felt dizzy and had to sit down. She looked at the pipe and noticed that it had a funny smell coming from it. She realized that it was not a good thing to collect and decided to leave it behind. + +Lily learned an important lesson that day. Not everything she finds is worth collecting. She decided to stick to collecting pretty things that make her happy and not make her feel dizzy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside, but the weather was always poor. One day, she asked her mommy, "Can we bring the sunshine back?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "I wish we could, but we can't control the weather." + +Lily was sad, but then she had an idea. She said, "Let's bring our umbrella and play in the rain!" + +Mommy thought that was a great idea. They put on their raincoats and brought their umbrella. They danced and splashed in the rain, and Lily was so happy. Even though the weather was poor, they still had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was walking in the wood when she saw a group of ants marching. She followed them and said, "Hello, ants! Where are you going?" + +One ant replied, "We are marching to our home to get some food." + +Lily said, "Can I come with you?" + +The ants said, "Sure, but be careful not to step on us. We are very small and you might be careless." + +Lily promised to be careful and marched with the ants to their home. They gave her some food and she said goodbye before going back home. From that day on, Lily loved to visit the ants and march with them in the wood. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy airplanes. One day, he was playing with his favorite airplane when he accidentally dropped it. The airplane broke into many pieces and Timmy was sad. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a missile flying towards him. He didn't know what to do. He tried to run away, but he couldn't. The missile hit him and he fell down. + +A kind man saw what happened and came to help Timmy. "Are you okay?" he asked. Timmy was honest and said, "No, I'm hurt." The man called for an ambulance, but it was too late. Timmy didn't make it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pink dress. One day, while she was dancing in the park, she saw a little bird with a broken wing. Lily felt sad and curious about the bird. + +She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I care about the little bird with a broken wing. Can we help it?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, let's take it to the vet." + +At the vet, the doctor said the bird needed to rest and heal for a few days. Lily was happy that the bird was going to be okay. She went back to the park and danced with joy. When the bird was all better, it flew away, and Lily felt proud that she helped the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved Halloween and he wanted to have the biggest pumpkin in the whole town. So, he went to the pumpkin patch with his mom and dad. There, he found a big, orange pumpkin that was perfect for him. + +But when they got home, Timmy realized that the pumpkin was too big for him to carry alone. He felt helpless and sad. His mom and dad saw how sad he was and they decided to help him. + +They discussed how they could make the pumpkin lighter so Timmy could carry it. They decided to cut it in half and scoop out the insides. Timmy was so happy and grateful that his parents helped him. He learned that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to ask for help when you feel helpless. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mommy. They found a big well with a bucket on a rope. Lily wanted to see the water in the well, so she poked her head over the edge. + +Suddenly, a beautiful butterfly flew by and landed on the bucket. Lily was so happy to see the butterfly up close. She gently poked the butterfly with her finger and it flew away. Lily and her mommy continued their walk, but Lily couldn't stop thinking about the beautiful butterfly she saw at the well. She hoped to see it again someday. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mom. One day, they decided to make some soup. Lily helped her mom stir the soup in the big pot. It smelled so good! + +After they finished cooking, Lily's dad came home from work. He was feeling sad because he had a bad day. Lily wanted to make him feel better, so she told him a joke. Her dad laughed and felt happy again. It was an important moment for Lily because she made her dad feel better. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily's little brother accidentally spilled the soup all over the floor. Everyone was sad because they couldn't eat the soup anymore. Lily felt bad because she wanted to make her family happy with her cooking. But they all hugged her and told her that it was okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but one day she got very sick. Her mommy took her to the doctor and they found out that her lungs were dirty. The doctor said she needed to rest and take medicine to get better. + +Lily's mommy made sure to keep their house clean so that Lily could breathe better. She cleaned the floors, the table, and even the windows. Lily's mommy wasn't foolish, she knew how important it was to keep their home clean. + +After a few days of rest and medicine, Lily felt much better. She was able to play outside again and breathe in the fresh air. She was grateful for her mommy who took care of her and kept their home clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big teddy bear named Mr. Fluffy. Lily loved to play with Mr. Fluffy every day. One night, Lily heard a loud noise and it scared her. She hugged Mr. Fluffy tight and felt safe. + +The next day, Lily's mom told her they will go to the park. Lily was very happy and excited. She played on the swings and the slide, and even made a new friend. But when it was time to go home, Lily felt sad because she didn't want to leave the park. + +That night, Lily hugged Mr. Fluffy again and told him about her fun day at the park. Mr. Fluffy listened and made her feel better. Lily smiled and fell asleep, dreaming of all the fun things she will do at the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures for her family and friends. One day, her mom gave her an envelope and said, "Lily, can you put this in the mailbox for me? Thank you." + +Lily happily took the envelope and skipped down the street to the mailbox. On the way, she saw a big dog barking loudly. She was scared and ran away as fast as she could. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her if she put the envelope in the mailbox. Lily said, "No, I was too scared of the terrible dog." Her mom smiled and said, "That's okay, Lily. We can try again tomorrow. And don't worry, I'll come with you." + +The next day, Lily and her mom walked to the mailbox together. Lily felt much braver with her mom by her side. She put the envelope in the mailbox and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I'm glad you came with me." +Once upon a time, there was a farm with lots of animals. One day, a sheep named Baa-Baa went for a walk and found a big field. Baa-Baa saw a sign that said "display of flowers". Baa-Baa wanted to see the flowers, so she went to the field. + +Baa-Baa saw many colors and shapes of flowers. She saw red, blue, and yellow flowers. She saw flowers that were big and small. Baa-Baa liked the flowers, but some of them tasted bitter. + +Baa-Baa went back to the farm and told her friends about the flowers. She told them that there was a display of flowers in the field. Her friends were happy that Baa-Baa had a good time. From that day on, Baa-Baa always went to the field to see the display of flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends found some funny powder on the ground. They thought it would be fun to throw it at each other. + +Lily's friend said, "I believe this powder will make us laugh!" + +Lily agreed and they started throwing the powder at each other. They laughed and giggled until they noticed that the powder was making them feel sick. They quickly ran home to tell their parents. + +Unfortunately, the powder was poisonous and Lily and her friends got very sick. They had to go to the hospital and stay there for a long time. Lily learned that it's important to listen to her parents and not play with things she finds on the ground. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read books, especially novels. One day, he found a filthy old book in his attic. + +"Mommy, can I read this book?" Timmy asked his mom. + +"Sure, but make sure you wash your hands first," his mom replied. + +Timmy washed his hands and sat down to read the novel. As he read, he started to relax and forget about everything else around him. + +"This book is so good!" Timmy exclaimed to his mom. "I'm glad I found it." + +"I'm glad you're enjoying it," his mom said with a smile. + +From that day on, Timmy would often read the novel to relax and escape into a different world. And even though it was filthy, it became one of his favorite books. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to watch the rain from her window. She liked to see the raindrops fall and make puddles on the ground. One day, Lily heard a loud thunder. She was scared and ran to her mom. + +"Mommy, what is that loud sound?" asked Lily. + +"That's thunder, my dear. It's the sound that comes after lightning," replied her mom. + +Lily was still scared, but her mom hugged her and told her that everything would be okay. Later that day, Lily's mom made her a delicious snack of peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Lily loved it so much that she ate it all up. + +However, after eating too much, Lily got a tummy ache. She learned that even though something may be delicious, it's not always good to have too much of it. The moral of the story is to always listen to your body and not overindulge in things that may harm you. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. The duck was yellow and cute. One day, the duck was very thirsty. He went to the pond to drink water. But the water was very hot. The duck couldn't drink it. + +Suddenly, a girl came to the pond. She saw the duck and felt bad for him. She took the duck and attached a cold water bottle to him. The duck drank the water from the bottle and felt better. + +From that day on, the duck and the girl became best friends. They played together and had fun. The duck was happy to have a friend who helped him when he was thirsty. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read books, especially novels. One day, Timmy's mom made him some spicy chili for lunch. + +Timmy: "Mommy, what's in this chili? It's spicy!" + +Mom: "It's made with beans, tomatoes, and some spices to make it taste good." + +Timmy: "I like it, but it's too spicy for me." + +Mom: "That's okay, Timmy. You don't have to eat it if you don't want to. You can have a sandwich instead." + +Timmy: "Okay, I want a sandwich. Can we read my new book after lunch?" + +Mom: "Sure, Timmy. What's the name of your new novel?" + +Timmy: "It's called 'The Adventures of Timmy and His Dog'. It's about a boy and his dog who go on a big adventure together." + +Mom: "That sounds like a fun story. Let's read it after lunch." + +And so, Timmy and his mom enjoyed their lunch and then sat down to read Timmy's new novel together. They had a great time reading about Timmy and his dog's exciting adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the garden. She saw a beetle crawling on the ground. "Hello, beetle," said Lily. "What are you doing?" The beetle didn't say anything, it just kept crawling. + +Lily decided to sit down next to the beetle and watch it quietly. She didn't want to scare it away. After a while, the beetle stopped crawling and looked up at Lily. "Do you want to play with me?" asked Lily. The beetle didn't say anything, but it started crawling towards her. + +Lily giggled and said, "You're so quiet, little beetle. But that's okay, we can still be friends." And so, Lily and the beetle played together in the garden, running and laughing and having fun. Even though the beetle didn't say anything, Lily knew it was happy to have a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he didn't like to share them with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend asked if he could play with Timmy's toy car. Timmy didn't want to share, so he told a lie and said the car was broken. + +Timmy's friend was sad and went home. Timmy felt bad because he knew he had told a lie. He decided to go to his friend's house and apologize. When Timmy got there, he saw that his friend was playing with a toy car that looked just like his. + +Timmy realized that he had been selfish and that it was important to share. He held his friend's hand tight and said he was sorry for lying. From that day on, Timmy and his friend played together and shared their toys. The moral of the story is that it's always better to tell the truth and share with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long, but his mom told him he needed to find a job. Timmy didn't know what a job was, so he asked his mom. She told him it was something grown-ups do to make money. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to visit his grandpa. Grandpa was very old and had a dull job. He sat at a desk all day and looked at papers. Timmy thought it looked boring. "Grandpa, do you like your job?" he asked. "No, it disturbs me because I would rather be playing with you," Grandpa replied. + +Later that day, Timmy and Grandpa went for a walk in the park. They saw a man sleeping on a bench with no blanket. Timmy wanted to help him, but Grandpa said they couldn't disturb him. The man woke up and thanked them for not disturbing him. He said he had lost his job and didn't have any money. Timmy felt sad for him and decided he wanted to help people like him when he grew up. From that day on, Timmy knew what a job was and what he wanted to do when he grew up. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals, especially monkeys. One day, Timmy went to the zoo with his mom and dad. They walked around and saw many animals, but Timmy was looking for the monkeys. + +Finally, they found a monkey swinging from the trees. Timmy was so excited! He said, "Look, Mommy! A monkey! He's so furry!" His mom said, "Yes, he is very furry. But be careful, Timmy. Monkeys can be very wild." + +The monkey heard Timmy and said, "I'm not wild. I just like to swing and eat bananas." Timmy was amazed! He didn't know monkeys could talk. He said, "Wow! You can talk! That's so cool!" The monkey smiled and said, "Yes, I can talk. And you seem like a nice boy. Would you like to be my friend?" Timmy was so happy. He said, "Yes, I would love to be your friend!" And from that day on, Timmy and the furry monkey were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore the forest near his house. One day, he found a cave. The cave was dark and scary, but Timmy was brave. He went inside and found a treasure chest. + +Timmy was so excited about the treasure that he decided to spend the night in the cave. He made a bed out of leaves and fell asleep. In the middle of the night, he heard a terrible noise. It was a bear! + +Timmy tried to run, but the bear was too fast. He remembered the treasure chest and threw it at the bear. The bear stopped and started to sniff the chest. Timmy ran out of the cave and back to his house. + +The next day, Timmy went back to the cave to get the treasure chest. But when he got there, he saw that the bear had destroyed the chest and taken all the treasure. Timmy was sad, but he learned a lesson. He knew that he should never spend the night in a cave again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was eager to make a special present for his mommy's birthday. He needed some tape to stick the present together. + +Timmy asked his mommy, "Mommy, can I have some tape, please?" + +Mommy gave Timmy some tape and he worked very hard on his present. He was so excited to give it to his mommy. + +But when Timmy gave the present to his mommy, she didn't like it. She said it was ugly and threw it in the trash. Timmy was very sad and cried. + +Timmy learned that even when you try your best, sometimes things don't turn out the way you want them to. But he also learned that it's important to keep trying and not give up. +Once upon a time, there was a king. He was very rich and had a lot of gold. He also had a very attractive crown. Everyone wanted to have it. + +One day, a little bird came to the king and said, "Be careful, there is a thief who wants to steal your crown." The king thanked the bird and warned his guards to be careful. + +The next day, the thief came to the king's palace. He tried to steal the crown, but the guards caught him. The king was very happy that he listened to the little bird's warning. + +The king said to the bird, "Thank you for warning me. You are very smart." The little bird was very happy to help the king. And from that day on, the king always listened to the little bird's warnings. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to watch TV. He would sit on the couch and watch his favorite shows. One day, Timmy's mom got angry because he watched too much TV. She said, "Timmy, you need to balance your time. You can't just watch TV all day!" + +Timmy understood what his mom meant. He decided to play outside instead. He balanced his time between watching TV and playing outside. His mom was happy that he was being responsible. Timmy felt proud of himself for doing the right thing. From then on, he made sure to balance his time every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink vest that she loved to wear. One day, Lily went outside to play and found a big apple. The apple was smooth and shiny. Lily took a bite of the apple and noticed that it tasted funny. She looked at the apple and saw that it was starting to rot. + +Lily knew she couldn't eat the apple anymore, so she threw it away. She went back inside and her mom asked her why she wasn't wearing her vest. Lily told her mom that she was too hot and didn't need it. Her mom smiled and said that was okay. Lily went to her room to play with her toys and forgot all about the apple. +Once there was a very ordinary metal box. Every day a man would come to pay it. He would put coins in the box and leave. Nobody knew why he did this. + +One day, a little boy was walking by the box and he thought it was so shiny and pretty. He wanted to touch it, but he was too shy. + +So, the next day, the little boy brought his own coins to the box and he paid it just like the man did. He was so proud of himself. + +He kept doing this day after day, week after week. After a while, the little boy had put so many coins in the box that it was almost full. + +When the man came and saw how much the little boy had paid, he was very surprised and happy. He said the little boy was very brave for taking such good care of the box. + +The little boy smiled and he was happy too. He knew it was important to pay the metal box every day. And from then on, he was never too shy to touch it. +John wanted a taxi to take him to the park. He was very nervous. He moved to the side of the road, ready to wave a taxi down. + +After a few moments, a yellow taxi pulled up. John opened the door and climbed in. The taxi driver asked him where he wanted to go. John said he wanted to go to the park. + +The taxi moved and drove down the street. John watched out the window as they went past buildings and parks. Finally they arrived at the park. + +John thanked the driver and said goodbye. He smiled as he got out of the taxi. He was off to have a fun time at the park! +Once upon a time there was a mysterious life. It was deep in the sea and nobody knew it existed. +Suddenly, the life realized it needed something to survive. It struggled to find out what it was. +One day, it had a brilliant idea. The life needed food to stay alive. It searched the sea for its sustenance but there were no other creatures around. + +Desperate, the mysterious life reached out to the land above. It needed help from someone above the sea. Finally, it saw an answer in the form of a little girl. + +The little girl put her hand in the water and gave the mysterious life food. The life was so thankful and it flourished in the sea. + +The little girl kept giving the life food every day and from that day onward, the mysterious life was happy and full. It needed the girl to live happily ever after. +Jimmy and Tommy wanted to play chess. So they drove to the park. It was a sunny day and they were happy. + +When they arrived, they ran to the chessboard. They sat down and started to play. They moved the pieces around, trying to win. + +It was so much fun driving to the park. It was even more fun playing the game. They were both happy as they cheered when one of them made a move. + +When the game was finished, Jimmy and Tommy hugged each other and drove back home. They knew they would come back soon to play again. They were both very happy! +Once upon a time there was a very little cricket. He was so tiny that he could fit in the palm of your hand! He was a light green color and his wings sparkled like the stars in the night sky. + +The cricket loved to explore and he hopped around the garden, looking for something fun to do. He saw a big box lying in the grass and he decided that it looked like a fun place to explore. + +He hopped up to the box and tried to peek inside. Unfortunately, the box was locked. The cricket was so frustrated that he couldn't get inside. He thrummed his wings in disappointment. + +But then he noticed a tiny key lying on the ground near the box. He picked up the key with his mouth and unlocked the box. Inside, he found lots of yummy treats and fun toys! He spent hours and hours playing in the box and had lots of fun. + +The cricket left feeling happy and full, and he slowly hopped away, the key still in his mouth. +One day, there was a vehicle. It was big and strong. The vehicle drove to a park. At the park, it drove around and around. Everyone thought that it was cool. + +But then, something happened. The vehicle had an accident. It drove too fast and it bumped into something. The vehicle was ashamed. It wanted to hide and not be seen. + +So, the vehicle drove away. It didn't want anyone to know that it had been ashamed. The vehicle was sad. But, it was also happy because it had learned not to drive so fast. + +The vehicle drove away, never to be seen again. It was happier now, and it never felt ashamed again. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit named Bob. Bob was a very special rabbit and was very creative. One day, he decided to design something special. He thought about it and soon came up with a plan. He chose a carrot and set to work. + +He worked hard and soon he had designed something special. He had made a heavy carrot. He was so proud and excited to show it to his friends. + +He took his heavy carrot to the playground and showed it off. All his friends were amazed by his design and started playing with it. They even invented games to play with the heavy carrot! + +Bob was so happy that he had used his creativity to design the heavy carrot. He was proud of his work and his friends were really happy. They had lots of fun with his design and Bob realized something important. He realized that playing together with his friends was the best reward for all his hard work. +Once upon a time there was a 3 year old child named Jane. Jane went on a big adventure to find something special. + +First, Jane looked in a big drawer. Jane was too small to reach the handle, so she had to climb on a chair to reach it. Inside the drawer was something special - a secret box! + +Jane opened the box and saw something special inside. It was a serious face! Jane knew she had to take the serious face very carefully. She took it out of the box and put it on her head. + +Jane smiled because she looked very silly with the serious face on her head. She laughed and giggled and put the face back in the box. Now, she had something special to take home! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Andy. He had a favourite carpet that he liked to play on. Every day he would sit on it and cuddle up. His favourite thing to do was to hug the carpet. + +One night, when it was dark and the house was quiet, Andy was feeling very sleepy. Instead of going to bed, he lay on the carpet and hugged it tight. He curled up his body and fell asleep. + +When morning came, Andy woke up to the sunshine. He looked at his carpet and smiled. He hugged the soft, warm carpet one last time and then went to get his breakfast. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a smart boy. His name was Joe. Joe liked to have fun. He liked to rub things. He went to his garden and he rubbed the flowers. He smiled. He saw a butterfly and he rubbed it too. The butterfly flew away. Joe laughed and ran after the butterfly. He felt so happy when he rubbed the butterfly. Joe kept rubbing everything he saw in his garden. He rubbed the grass, the trees and the birds. Joe had so much fun! He felt so smart when he rubbed all these things. Joe enjoyed his garden and he had lots of fun. The End. +Once there was a boy who really liked drawing. He was really proud of his drawing, so he decided to show it to his friends. +One day his friends saw his picture and it was beautiful. They were so jealous that they wanted to steal it. + +The boy was scared and said, "No! That's my image!" +His friends didn't understand him, so they kept trying to steal the picture. + +The boy was very angry and shouted at the top of his lungs, "I won't let you steal my image!" +His friends became afraid and ran away. He realized that he had been brave and protected his image. + +The boy was proud of himself and decided to never let anyone steal his image again. He knew that he had to stay strong and never be jealous of anyone else's drawings. +Amy was a very curious 3 year old. Today, she wanted to try something new. She grabbed her wide pencil and paper and started adding. She added lines, shapes and colors. When she finished, she saw that she had a beautiful picture. It had circles big and small, colorful squares, and a wide rainbow. It made Amy so happy that she wanted to add more. She grabbed more pencils and added even more shapes and colors. Pretty soon, Amy had made a masterpiece that she was very proud of. She looked at her art and said, "I can do anything if I add it together". +Once there was a brave girl, named Lucy. She was only three years old. She had a very delicate doll that she loved very much. One day, Lucy decided to take her doll to the sea. + +As she walked down to the beach every step she took filled her with hope. She had never seen the sea before and she couldn't wait to get there. When she finally arrived, she gasped in delight. The sea was beautiful! + +Lucy put down her delicate doll and ran towards the foamy waves. She laughed with joy as she splashed around. She was so happy. + +The day was perfect! Lucy hugged her delicate doll and promised to come back to the sea again soon and always keep hoping. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was only three years old and she liked to have fun. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a very clean lunch on a bench. Daisy was very hungry, so she quickly covered the lunch with a napkin and ate it. When she was done, Daisy felt much better and continued her walk in the park. She looked around and saw all the clean plants and trees in the park. Daisy was so happy that she began to dance in the park. She danced and laughed until it was time for her to go home. What a wonderful day Daisy had! +Once, there was a bunny named Jack. Jack was a very curious bunny who was always full of bright ideas. Today, Jack wanted to have a fun event. He asked his friends if they wanted to join in. + +Everyone was glad and said yes. They each brought something special to the event. Jack made sure he had enough things to make everyone happy. + +At the event, everyone had a great time. They laughed and played all day long. When the sun began to set, they noticed the air was getting colder. They all started to shiver. + +Jack had an idea to keep everyone warm. He decided to get some bright, cozy blankets and wrap everyone up. Everyone was so glad, and they all kept shivering, but they were now nice and warm! The event was a lot of fun, and everyone was glad. They all thanked Jack for being so thoughtful. +Once upon a time there was a jolly girl called Sarah. She loved to play with her toys and jump in puddles. + +Every day her mum tickled her and said she must not spoil her dress. But Sarah liked getting dirty. + +One day the sky was grey and it began to flood. Sarah had never seen so much water before! She laughed and squealed with joy as she jumped in all the new big puddles. + +In no time Sarah was soaking wet, but her mum didn't mind. She was happy her daughter was so jolly. + +The flood soon passed and Sarah enjoyed playing in the clean sunshine. She never forgot splashing in the big puddles and being so lucky to have a mum that would spoil her with love. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very adventurous so one day, she decided to explore a nearby hedge. She approached it with excitement, feeling brave and excited. + +As she entered the hedge, she noticed tunnels and pathways. It was like a secret garden and it was filled with fun things to explore. She saw all sorts of colorful flowers, tall grass and lots of creatures fluttering around. + +Lucy crawled through the tunnels and peeked around the corners. She saw a bright orange butterfly and she knew she had to follow it. She crawled through the tunnels and followed the butterfly as far as she could. Finally, she reached the other side of the hedge and she felt proud of herself for being so adventurous. + +As Lucy peeked outside, she could see a wide, open field. She knew that she had made a great discovery and that she would come back again. Lucy smiled to herself as she ran home, feeling pleased with her new hedge adventure. +Once upon a time there was a filthy fairy who lived in a old, abandoned tree. The fairy was very unhappy and wanted to be clean. One day, he demanded that the birds in the tree help him get clean. He told them, "I need you to help me get shiny and clean." + +The birds were scared, but they agreed to help him. They flew very high into the sky and got the fairy some clean, clear water. They brought him buckets and buckets of water, and the fairy thanked them. + +The fairy started scrubbing himself with a big, soft cloth, and soon he was clean and shining! He was so happy that he fluttered his wings and thanked the birds. Even though the birds were scared to help the fairy, they were happy that he was clean and happy. + +The birds and the fairy lived happily ever after and the fairy was always sparkling clean! +Once upon a time there was a bear who loved paint. One day, the bear decided to fill a sack with paint. But the bear soon realized that all the paint was fake! The bear was so disappointed and very sad. He wanted some real paint for his sack. + +Luckily, the bear met a friendly squirrel who told him about a magical tree. This tree had real paint! The bear was so excited and raced off to find it. + +When the bear found the magical tree, he looked up and saw the branches were filled with real paint. The bear filled his sack with the colourful paint and it looked so beautiful. + +The bear was so happy that he had real paint! He marched proudly home with the sack over his shoulder. He was sure everyone would be as pleased as he was with the real paint! +Once upon a time there was a smart mechanic. She was really clever and could make all kinds of things. She enjoyed using her tools to create interesting objects. + +One day the mechanic had a great idea. She decided to use her tools to create a special machine. It was made of all sorts of different pieces. She worked hard and after a few days, the machine was finished. + +It was an amazing creation. The mechanic made it talk, move and do all kinds of tricks. Everyone in the village was so amazed. + +The mechanic was very proud of herself. She was so smart and clever. Everyone in the village was very impressed and called her the best mechanic ever! +The little girl walked into the kitchen. She saw a cake on the counter. It had lots of different colors on it. She wanted to move it to get a better look. The little girl carefully picked up the cake and moved it to the table. + +She looked at the cake and saw that it had lots of different decorations. They were all different shapes and different colors. She was so excited. She wanted to eat it. + +The little girl carefully moved the cake onto a plate and asked her mom for a knife. She cut the cake into many different pieces. She was so happy. She wanted to try each one. + +The little girl moved the pieces around and tried a little bit of each one. They were all deliceous. She had found a new favorite cake! +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to spend her day playing. She looked around her house and began to think of things to do. + +Suddenly she had an idea! She thought she could make a happy story! She went around her house and looked for things she could use. + +She found some paper, some markers, and some glitter. She thought about how to spend her day. She started to draw, and the story came alive! She drew happy things like flowers, trees and happy faces. + +The girl was so happy with her story that she couldn't wait to show it to her family. She ran out of the room and showed them her amazing story. + +Her family was so happy with the story she had made. They said they had never seen anything so wonderful before! The girl was so proud of her work, and she could not stop smiling. + +The girl spent the rest of the day playing with her family and telling them stories. She was so happy that she had made such a beautiful story with her own hands. +Once upon a time, there was a pale card. It was a very special card, so a little girl decided to organize it. She carefully sorted it into different piles and lined them up in a row. Then she put each pile back into the card. She was very happy with the way she had organized the card, it looked very neat and tidy. + +So the little girl decided to show her mom what she had done. Her mom was very impressed with the little girl's work and said how well she had organized the card. She put the card into a special place in the house so that it would always be safe and tidy. + +The little girl was very happy with her work and proud that her mom was proud of her too. From then on, she knew that if she worked hard, she could do great things! +Once upon a time, there was a nice comet in the night sky. It glowed bright and made the sky look pretty. All the animals looked up to the sky and admired the comet. They wished they could sleep under its light. + +One night, the comet was very quiet. It was so peaceful that a little bear thought it would be a good place for a nap. With a yawn, the bear curled up on the ground and fell asleep. + +The comet watched over the little bear as it slept. When morning came, the comet shone extra bright in the sky. The animals all looked up and smiled at the comet's brightness. + +The bear woke up to find the nice comet twinkling in the sky. He knew then that he had the most special sleep ever! +Once upon a time, there was a furry animal named Peppy. He lived in the woods where it was nice and quiet. One day, Peppy was walking around looking for something to eat. But it seemed like everywhere he turned there was nothing to eat. Peppy was getting very hungry and he started to feel discouraged. + +Then Peppy noticed something hidden in the bushes. He ran over and saw that it was a big piece of fur! Peppy was so excited! He had never seen fur like this before. He wanted to find out more about it, so he cautiously reached out and touched it. + +When he did, something magical happened. A doorway opened up and Peppy found himself in a new place. He couldn't believe his eyes! Everywhere he looked there were lots of food and treats. Peppy shrugged in amazement and then started to eat. + +He was so happy and full, he decided to stay in this hidden place forever. Peppy was so excited that he had found something so furry and delicious. And he was never hungry again! +Once upon a time there was a puppy who was very curious. Everywhere the puppy went he wanted to explore and learn new things. One day, the puppy stumbled across a mask. It was a soft, light blue mask and it was very useful. The puppy leaned in closer to take a better look. Suddenly, his nose caught a familiar smell – treats! The puppy was excited and started jumping around. He quickly realized that the mask was filled with all kinds of tasty treats. + +The puppy was very happy and started to enjoy the delicious treats. Every day after that he would lean in closer to the mask to get a better look. The puppy was going to have a lot of fun with his new mask and he couldn’t wait to share it with his family and friends. The puppy knew that his mask was special and that it was a very useful thing to have. + +The puppy was now content and enjoyed every moment with his new mask. He would lean in and take a closer look, knowing that it would always be full of wonderful treats. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who wanted to go on an adventure. All she needed was a key, but she didn't have one. She was feeling very gloomy because she was afraid she would never get to go on an adventure. + +One day, as the girl was walking through a dark, shadowy forest, she suddenly noticed something glittering in the ground. She bent over and pulled it out - it was a tiny key! + +The girl remembered something her mom had always said to her - when you find something special, always keep it safe. So she put the key in her pocket, and went off to find an adventure. + +It wasn't easy, but the girl eventually found a door that the key fit! The door opened, and the girl stepped inside. An amazing, wonderful adventure awaited her, and she never forgot the tiny key that started it all. +Molly had toast for breakfast, but there was a problem. When she looked at her toast, she saw something she shouldn't have. She saw that Molly's Mom had ignored her toast! Molly frowned as she saw burning pieces of black toast lying on her plate. + +Molly knew that her Mom was guilty of not paying enough attention. She looked at her Mom and said "Mom, why did you ignore my toast?" Molly's Mom was surprised, she apologized and told Molly not to worry. + +Molly was happy that her Mom was paying attention. She happily ate her buttered toast and smiled. + +Molly's Mom was proud that Molly had noticed her mistake and was glad that her mistake did not ruin Molly's day. From that day on, Molly's Mom was extra careful not to ignore Molly's toast. +Jane was a little girl. She had a special sweater that she loved to wear. One day, she decided to take her special sweater and some of her toy animals to the park. At the park, there were lots of wild animals. Jane got really excited and tried to chase them around. She was running and jumping so fast that she didn't notice when her special sweater started to slip off her shoulders. + +Finally, Jane noticed that her sweater was missing. She started to worry. She didn't know what to do. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. She was so sad that she started to cry. + +Suddenly, she heard someone calling her name. She turned around and saw a wild fox running towards her. It had her special sweater in its mouth! She cheered with joy and hugged the fox. The fox looked happy too. + +From then on, Jane wasn't so worried when she went to the park. She knew her special sweater would always be safe with her new wild friend. +One day, Jimmy and his dad went to the park. It was a sunny day and the wind was blowing fast. Jimmy and his dad got out the kite and Jimmy watched as his dad held on tight. Then, Daddy let go and the kite flew up high in the sky very fast. Jimmy was so excited and started to run around and around. He ran until he was so tired and dropped down in the grass. Suddenly, the kite got caught in a tree and Daddy had to climb up to get it down. Jimmy laughed as Daddy dropped back down and held on tight to the kite again. Jimmy and Daddy flew the kite until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time there was a fridge. The fridge was dead and needed a supply of electricity. It was sad and lonely. + +One day, a little girl named Dinah found the fridge and tried to help it. She plugged it in and switched it on. The fridge was filled with joy. + +Dinah was so happy she put lots of goodies inside. She filled it with food and drinks. She also put in some chocolate for a special treat. + +The fridge was very happy. It had enough food and drinks to last for a long time. Dinah and the fridge were now the best of friends and the fridge was never lonely ever again! +Once there was a girl named Jane. She always liked to dance under the sky. Every day she twirled and spun for hours and hours. + +Then one day, the sky was really gloomy. Jane stopped dancing and looked up. She was feeling sad and bored. + +But then she saw something amazing! Up in the sky were little specks of light twinkling like stars. Jane felt so happy she started to dance again. She spun around and around until her heart was filled with joy. + +Jane danced until the stars disappeared and the sky became bright once again. She smiled and said, "I love to dance under the sky!" +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jim. He lived near the sea and he loved to go to the beach to play. + +One Sunday morning, Jim went to the beach with his mum and dad. He loved running around and feeling the sand on his feet. He watched the birds and the waves from the shore. + +Suddenly, Jim saw a very big wave rolling towards the beach. Jim's dad shouted a warning but it was too late. The wave was too strong and it swept Jim away! + +Jim held on to a piece of driftwood and he was so scared. He held on tight and after a while, he saw his mum and dad far away. + +Jim was so happy. His parents had found him and he was safe! They were so relieved and hugged him so tight. From then on, Jim vowed never to go too close to the water again. The ugly wave had tried to spoil his day but he was very lucky. +Once upon a time there was a tiger who was very troubled. She was sad and lonely and didn't know what to do. One day, a man came up to her and said he wanted to sell her. The tiger was scared, but she also felt really intrigued. + +The man said he would make things better for the tiger if she agreed to be sold. The tiger thought about it and decided it was worth a try, so she followed the man to his house. He showed her a beautiful big garden with lots of space to run and play. + +The tiger was so happy with her new home that she jumped up and down with joy. She had plenty of food, games to play and lots of friends. She was never troubled again! In the end, the tiger was so happy that she decided never to be sold again. +Once upon a time there was a nice little dish. The dish liked to escape. Every day, the dish would try to escape the kitchen. It rolled around the table and the chairs. It tried to climb the walls. But no matter what it did, it couldn't escape. One day, the dish had an idea. It rolled over to the windowsill and squished itself against the window. It pushed and pushed until it finally escaped. The dish was so happy - it had finally escaped! It bounced out the window and onto the grass. From that day on, the dish enjoyed playing outside and never wanted to escape again. +Once upon a time, there was a playful cat called Mousy. Mousy loved chasing after the cable that went around the house. She would chase it all the day long, but never quite understood what it was. + +One day, Mousy got tired of chasing the cable, so she decided to explore something else. She snooped around the garden and climbed trees, but nothing was as fun as chasing the cable. + +So she went back to the house, determined to understand the cable. She followed the cable and soon found where it ended. When she saw the cable going into the TV, she finally understood! + +Mousy was so happy to understand what the cable was! Now she has a new game—chasing the cable around the house and seeing where it goes. Mousy was very playful, and she loved understanding new things. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and liked to explore. One day Lucy went for a walk with her mom. She saw something shiny and sparkling. She looked closer and realised it was a tap! + +Lucy went to touch it but her mom put her hands up. She said: "No, Lucy, don't touch." Lucy was curious and asked why. Her mom said that the tap was too sharp. + +So instead of touching the tap, Lucy decided to get close and take a look. Her mom said that would be good. Lucy looked at the tap and saw all the shiny metal. It glittered in the sunshine. + +Lucy decided it was too pretty to touch. She smiled and waved at the tap and then skipped off. She knew she had done the right thing. +Once there was a little boy who wanted to pray. He went outside and knelt down on the soft grass. He closed his eyes, folded his hands and started to pray. + +He looked up at the sky and saw the icy clouds passing by. The clouds were so white and glistening in the sun. He smiled and continued to pray. + +Then he looked down and saw the under. It was a big dark hole. He couldn't see what was in the under. He was scared, but he kept praying. + +Suddenly he saw a light coming from the under. Then an angel appeared and smiled at the little boy. He was no longer scared and he smiled back at the angel. The angel said, "You can use your prayers to make your own world wonderful." The little boy said, "Thank you! I'll always keep praying." + +The angel smiled and then flew away up into the icy sky. The little boy watched her until she disappeared, continuing to pray until the sun went down. +Once, there was a tiny ant who lived in the corner of a kitchen. He loved the warmth and safety of his corner, but one day it was very cold outside. The ant shivered and his fragile finger trembled. He had never felt so cold. + +Suddenly, the ant saw something - a little stream of light from under the door. He wanted to see if it was warmer outside. The ant opened the door and he felt a warmth that he had never felt before. He scurried out into the sunshine and enjoyed the warmth of the sun on his back. + +The ant was so happy in that moment that he forgot all about being cold. From then on, he made sure to stay warm inside the kitchen when it was cold outside. +Little Jack was so careless. He left the house without telling anyone. He was headed outside to look for fun. His mum and dad were so worried when they realized he was gone. But Jack was too busy to think about that. + +Finding the stairs, Jack decided to climb them. He made it all the way to the top and was so proud to have done it. He kept going until he reached the top of the stairs. Jack was excited to see what surprises were waiting for him at the top! + +Unfortunately, Jack had gone too high and got scared. He could not get back down. He started to cry when his mum and dad finally came to get him. His dad carried Jack down the stairs, gently but firmly. + +Once back home, Jack was scolded for being careless. He said sorry and promised to never leave without permission again. His parents hugged him tightly and told him that they just wanted him to stay safe. Jack felt much better knowing this. He vowed to always be careful in the future! +Once upon a time there was a small white duck. One day she was walking on the river when a thick fog surrounded her. She couldn't see a thing. She was very scared and shouted "help!" + +Her parents, who were also white ducks, had been flying just above the fog. They heard her shout. The mother and father flew down through the fog and quickly found their small daughter. + +The little duck said, "I was so scared! I thought I'd never get out of the fog." Her parents said, "Don't worry, we will always be there when you need us." Then they gave her a big hug and flew away with her. + +From then on, the white duck was never afraid of the fog. Whenever it was foggy, she just shouted for help and her parents came to give her a hug. +Once upon a time, there was a shield that was very special. It was a colorful shield, with all kinds of colors. It included blue, yellow, red, and purple. The shield was very shiny and made of metal. + +One day, a brave knight came to get the shield. He brought it to his kingdom, and he decided to use it to protect all the people in his kingdom. He wore the shield everywhere he went, and he was always very proud of it. + +The shield protected the knight and all his people. Every time an enemy tried to attack, the colorful shield kept them away. The people in the kingdom were very thankful for the shield and cheered for their brave knight. + +The knight, the shield, and the people in the kingdom lived happily ever after. The end. +There was a bird who was very orange. Everyone kept complaining about how orange the bird was. ‘You’re too orange,’ they said. The bird felt sad. + +So, the bird went to the store. He wanted to measure how orange he was. He asked the store keeper for some help. The store keeper gave the bird some measuring sticks. + +The bird measured and measured. He measured the colour of his wings and his tail. But he still wasn't sure. Was he really too orange? + +Finally, the bird saw a mirror. He looked at himself and smiled. He realised that he was just the right shade of orange. He thanked the store keeper and flew away happily. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sue. She was walking through the park on a very cold day. She was shivering because it was so chilly! As she was walking, she saw something in the grass. It was a salad! It was light green and had carrots and tomatoes inside. Sue was happy to find a salad. + +She picked it up and continued walking. She held the salad close to keep warm. The cold wind made her shiver. She finally found a bench where she sat to eat her salad. + +The sun was shining and it soon felt warm. The salad was so delicious that Sue ate it all up. She was feeling warm and happy now. + +Sue stood up and walked home, smiling all the way. She was happy, and she never shivered again! +Once there was a wide hospital. It had many rooms and a big garden too. Inside the hospital, everything changed. The nurses moved around, looking after the people. They changed the medicines. They changed the rooms, making them a bit cleaner. + +At night time, things changed even more. The lights shone brighter and the doctors moved around quickly. They changed the bandages on the people who were hurt. They changed the sheets on the beds. Everything was so busy. + +In the morning, all the nurses changed again. They gave the people breakfast. They changed their medicines again and made sure everyone was feeling better. + +The wide hospital was a place of many changes. And that was how it stayed, day after day. +One day, a group of insects were walking in the forest. They wanted to find a place to live and have fun. The ants were the leaders of the group and they were organized. They led the way and showed the other insects where to go. Everyone was excited and followed along. + +The ants found a large tree with lots of leaves and branches. It was a perfect place for them to build homes. The ants started organizing things and working together. They built homes for everyone. + +The other insects such as the bees, beetles, and spiders followed the ants' lead. They all helped build the homes and work together. Every insect had its own home and they were happy. + +The organized insects were now ready to explore the forest. They followed the ants' lead and seen all sorts of creatures and plants. They were amazed by what they saw. + +The group of insects was very happy. They were organized and had a leader. They were glad that the ants had led them to a wonderful place where they could explore and call home. +Once there was a tall tree by a lake. It was always sunny there and the birds would sing. One day, the tree was surprised to see a fire coming down from the sky! It lit up the lake and the tree felt scared. + +The fire got closer and closer and the tree was so scared. Then it saw that the fire wasn't coming to hurt it, it was just a beautiful, colourful sunset! The colours made the tree feel happy and excited again. + +The sun went down and night time came. But the fire in the sky was still there. It was the stars twinkling. The tree was so surprised to see the stars. It looked so beautiful. + +The tree stood tall and watched the stars until sunrise. It was happy to see the stars every night. Fire in the sky was the best surprise. +Once there was a poor girl. She did not have any money, so she couldn't buy anything. But she had an idea. She looked around and spotted a beautiful butterfly. + +She decided to count it. She counted one, two, three. But when she looked again, she saw that the butterfly was gone. She was so sad, but then she noticed something else. + +There were two stars in the sky, sparkling bright. She decided to count those too. She counted one, two, three, four, five. She smiled, and suddenly the stars were gone. + +But this time, she was happy. She had made the stars happy by counting them. She thought that she would count something else, maybe the leaves on a tree, but then she noticed something else – her friends. She hadn't seen them in a while. + +The girl was so happy, she almost forgot to count. But then she remembered, and started counting all of her friends. One, two, three, four, five and more. All of her friends were still there, yet she still felt a little bit poor. But she was happy, and never stopped counting. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary. Every day, Mary liked to bake special treats. She was so good at baking, she was the one baking for all her friends. + +One day, Mary wanted to try a new baking challenge. She took out a pole and some flour, butter, and sugar. After mixing it all together, it was time to bake her new recipe. + +The pole was so tall and the baking was so competitive. All of Mary's friends came over to watch her bake. As everyone watched, Mary was able to get the treat to stick to the pole. She was so proud of her success that everyone celebrated with the yummy treat. + +Mary learned a very important lesson that day. With enough practice, hard work, and determination, she could do anything. Mary was so proud she decided then and there that she wanted to bake more! +************** +Jimmy was so excited. His daddy was taking him to the park, and he could hardly wait. He put on his perfect shoes and waited while Daddy got ready. + +When they got to the park, Jimmy was so happy. He ran to the swings and started to play. He kept swinging higher and higher until Daddy said it was time to go. + +On the way home, Jimmy started to worry. He wanted to show Daddy the ceiling in his room that he had painted. He wanted it to be perfect for when Daddy came home. + +When they got home, Daddy went upstairs with Jimmy. He looked up at the ceiling and smiled. It was perfect! Daddy was happy and said that Jimmy did a really great job. + +Jimmy was so relieved. He was so happy to show his Daddy that he had been a good boy and painted the ceiling perfectly. Daddy gave him a big hug and said how proud he was. + +Jimmy knew he had worried for nothing and he was so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called John. He wanted to believe in something, but he didn't know what. So he went on a journey to try and find what he was looking for. + +On his journey, he got to a dark place. Then, suddenly he saw a bright light that felt like it was coming from above. He thought it was magical, so he believed it would take him to where he wanted to go. + +He followed the light until he came to a field of flowers. He was so happy and relieved because this was the place he had been looking for. It was no longer dark or boring. But he soon realised the light was dimmer than before. + +John looked up and saw that the light was fading. He grabbed some of the flowers and made a wish. Suddenly the light shone brightly again and he knew his wish was working. He believed that he had found what he was looking for, and it made him very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to play. He loved to play on his beloved helicopter. Everyday, he would pretend the helicopter was really flying in the sky with the birds. + +But then one day, something very disgusting happened. The little boy stepped on a slippery spot and his beloved helicopter crashed to the ground. The little boy was very sad when he saw what had happened. + +His mom came over and helped him pick up all the parts of his helicopter. Then she hugged him and showed him how to put the parts back together. In no time, the little boy was happily playing again with his beloved helicopter. + +The little boy was so glad and laughed with joy as he imagined himself soaring high in the sky. +Once there was a lady who wanted to learn a new language. She was not very comfortable with speaking or understanding it, so she decided to get help. + +The lady went to a teacher and asked her to help her learn the language. The teacher agreed to help. + +The teacher taught the lady how to remove some of the words she was confused about. She slowly started to become more comfortable with the language and understood it more and more. + +The lady felt much happier and could now speak it confidently. All her hard work paid off and she was very excited about her results. + +The lady thanked the teacher for helping her to remove the language barrier and become comfortable with a new language. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl and she wanted to go exploring. She put on her shoes and ventured out into the world. She went on a long journey and soon she was lost. She came across a tiny house and knocked gently on the door. + +A kindly old lady opened the door and saw that the girl was lost. She invited the girl inside and offered her something to drink. When the girl saw how generous and honest the old lady was, she decided to stay. + +The lady asked the girl what she was looking for and the girl said she wanted to discover something new. The old lady smiled and told her to follow her. She brought the girl to the bathroom and showed her some special soap. The girl smiled, she had discovered something new! + +The girl said goodbye to the old lady and thanked her for her kindness. She left with her new discovery and went home feeling happy. Her discovery of the soap made her realize that it is important to be honest, generous and kind. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Dan and Sam. They lived together in a house and they were always happy. + +One day it was raining outside, so they couldn't go outside to play. Dan and Sam started to get impatient with each other. Neither one could think of something fun to do. + +Then, they started to quarrel. Dan was shouting and pounding his knee. Sam said mean words and crossed his arms tight. + +They took a break from quarreling and started to think about what they could do. + +Suddenly, Sam had a great idea. They would make a castle out of big boxes! They started moving boxes and soon enough their castle was done! + +They raced around the castle and enjoyed the time they spent together. They never quarreled anymore and were very happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who looked at the stair with wonder. She was so tiny and the stair was so big, she could hardly reach the top. But she decided to try it - if she could climb to the top, it would be perfect. + +So she started to climb, one step at a time. Even though she was tired, she kept going. Finally, she reached the top, and she was so proud. + +She looked around and it was so big! She thought the view was perfect. + +She climbed back down the stair and now she knows that even though the stair looks big, she can do it with a little help. She was proud and happy and the stair was her new best friend. +Once there was an old man. He was sitting in the park on a bench watching the birds fly. As he was looking around he saw a small girl pointing up at the sky. + +The old man smiled and said, "What do you see, little girl?" The girl quickly replied, "I see a lively bird." The old man looked too and saw the bright blue bird soaring through the clouds. + +The old man leaned in and whispered as he pointed to the bird, "See how it can fly so fast." The girl watched as the bird flew in circles, dipping and diving through the air. + +The old man then said, "Look now, the bird is coming closer." The girl's eyes were wide as she pointed at the bird and said, "Look, It's so close!" + +The bird flew directly over them and for just a moment the girl was sure it said "hello!" A wide smile spread across her face as she waved and said, "Bye bye bird!" The old man smiled back at the young girl and said, "It was nice to meet you, my little friend." +Mum and Baby were outside in the garden. The sun was shining and it was a lovely day. Baby had a big bucket. Mum said it was time to mix. Baby was happy as Mum had some special treats inside the bucket. + +Baby and Mum mixed the treats together in the bucket. Baby stirred it with a big spoon. The mixture looked so yummy! Baby could not wait to eat it. + +Mum gave the bucket to Baby. It was so delicious! Baby smiled and gobbled it all up. Mum laughed and said it was lovely. + +When they had finished eating, Mum gave Baby a big hug. Baby felt extra loved and happy. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was three years old and he loved going to the beach. + +One day Jack went to the beach with his mom. The tide was coming in, so Jack grabbed his special sac and started to explore the beach. He saw all sorts of seashells and sand dollars. Jack jumped and laughed as the waves chased him. + +Suddenly, Jack saw something tasty on the beach. It looked like a big piece of candy! He quickly picked it up and put it in his sac. He wanted to save it and eat it at home. + +When Jack and his mom returned to their home, he opened his sac and found the tasty surprise. It was a special chocolate treat for a job well done. Jack was so excited. He ran over to his mom and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Jack always remembered the happy times he had at the beach. +Once there was a boy and he wanted to go fast. He ran so fast that he made a zoom sound. His face was lighting up with pride. He felt so happy that he kept speeding up and up. + +Then the boy spotted a mommy bird and her little chicks. He gasped and slowed down so he didn't scare them. The chicks and their mommy bird were gracefully hopping around the tree. He enjoyed watching them and wanted to help. + +He felt so proud as he started to gather all the little twigs and grass hoppers. He built a big nest for the mommy bird and her little chicks. They were grateful and thanked him by singing a sweet song. + +The little boy smiled proudly and continued on his way. He had helped the mommy bird and her chicks, and he felt so happy. He kept speeding through the meadow, knowing that he had made a difference and had helped the mommy bird and her chicks be safe. +Once there was a little girl named Tu. She was three years old and loved to have fun. One day she decided to go for a jog. She ran around the block her little legs so strong. + +While she was running, Tu saw a puppy. The puppy ran up to Tu and started to hug her! She was so excited, she gave the puppy a big hug back. She petted the pup and they both laughed! + +After the puppy had gone, Tu continued to jog but soon she started to feel upset. She didn't know why she felt so sad. She stopped running and sat down on the grass. + +Suddenly, the puppy came back! He came running up to her and hugged her again. Tu was so happy, she smiled and hugged him back. With the puppy hugging her, Tu felt much better. She laughed and kept running until she got home. +One day, there was a wealthy lady who wanted to make something special. She had some pretty yarn in every colour. She took out the yarn and put it in her lap. Sitting in her chair she began to whisper. Her whispers were so quiet that only the yarn could hear. The yarn was excited and began to move around in her lap. + +The wealthy lady carefully picked the yellow yarn and made it into a ball. Then, she picked the green yarn and made it into a long string. She grabbed the blue yarn and made it into a pretty flower. Finally, she picked the red yarn and made it into a long scarf. + +The wealthy lady was delighted with her creation and held it in her hands. She whispered to the yarn, “You are the most beautiful thing I have ever madeâ€. The yarn was so happy it began to twinkle and shine. + +The wealthy lady said goodbye to the yarn and went on her way. The yarn was sad, but knew it had made something special that would last forever. +Once upon a time, there was a cozy house. Inside the house, there lived a little boy called Jack. He was a very charming boy, and loved to play outside. + +One day, Jack heard a strange noise coming from outside. He ran through the door and to his surprise, he saw a big red tomato! He gasped, and then picked it up. + +Jack was so excited that he ran back inside the house with the tomato. He shouted, "Mommy, look what I found!" His mother heard him, and smiled. + +She told him that the tomato was very special and delicious. Jack knew he was very lucky, and he was excited to have a tasty snack. + +Jack and his mom went outside to pick more tomatoes. They had a great time together, finding lots of different and charming tomatoes in the garden. +Once upon a time there was a graceful bird. His name was Zip. Zip lived in a big tree. + +One day, there was an emergency. Zip got very scared. He didn’t know what to do. + +Fortunately, a kind elephant came over to help him. He said “Don’t worry Zip, I’ll help you!†The elephant used his trunk and gently picked Zip up. Then he carefully carried Zip away. + +Zip was so happy. He zipped through the air. He felt strong and graceful as he flew away. + +The elephant had saved Zip from the emergency. Zip thanked the kind elephant, and they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a big house. Inside the big house there was a family. The family had a big freezer. In the big freezer there was a big surprise. Everyone was excited to see what it was. + +They opened the big freezer and inside was a big puppy! The puppy was funny and happy. Everyone in the family was excited to have the puppy. They named him Spot. + +Spot was so happy in his new home. He liked to play and run around the house. One day, Spot ran into the big freezer and he couldn't get out. He started to bark and cry for help. + +Everyone in the family stopped to listen. They knew Spot was in the big freezer. They opened it and ran to help him. Spot was so relieved to be out. They stopped the door to the freezer so Spot wouldn't get stuck again. + +The family stayed close to Spot and kept an eye on him from then on. They were all so happy to have a big surprise in the big freezer, and were glad Spot was safe. +One day, a little girl named Olivia had a big surprise. She received a medal. It was so shiny and pretty! She was so happy she showed it to all her friends. + +But when she went to play with her friends, she realized that the medal was fake. It was made of plastic instead of metal. + +Olivia was sad. She wanted an honest medal that was real. She asked her mom if she could have a real medal, and her mom said yes. + +The next day, Olivia's mom gave her a real medal. It was made of metal and it was beautiful. Olivia was so happy and proud. She showed it to all her friends and played with it all day. + +From then on, Olivia always took care of her special medal so it would stay shiny and beautiful. +Bob was a little boy. He was only three years old. He had a red jacket and he loved to wear it. One day, Bob went to the park to play with his friends. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He looked around and he saw a crazy dog! The dog was running around and barking loudly. + +Bob was scared. He pulled his jacket around him tightly. But then the crazy dog ran over to Bob and bit his jacket. Bob was so scared, he started to cry. + +But then a man came to help Bob. He put the dog on a leash and took it away. He gave Bob a hug and told him that he would be okay. Then the man patted Bob on the back and the little boy felt much better. +Once upon a time, there was a weak driver. He was driving along a lonely country road. Suddenly, his car tire started to tear. The driver was scared because he was all alone in the middle of nowhere. He tried to fix the tire, but he was too weak to do it himself. + +Suddenly, a car pulled up beside him. A friendly old man got out of the car and offered to help. The old man was really strong, so he was easily able to fix the driver's tire. The driver thanked the old man for his help and then he was able to continue on his journey. + +The driver was very grateful for the help of the old man. He had been so scared when his tire tore, but the old man had saved the day. From then on, the driver made sure he was always ready for any situation. He never wanted to be weak and alone ever again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was stubborn and was always up for a new adventure. Every day, she and her parents went to the beach. + +At the beach, Lucy loved to weigh shells which she found near the ocean. She would get excited when she found colorful shells. + +One day, her parents were surprised when Lucy found two shells that were exactly the same weight. She found a purple shell and an orange shell and proudly compared them. She smiled and laughed when she showed them off to her parents. + +Lucy was very proud of her discovery and was always careful to weigh her shells every time she went to the beach. She remained stubborn in her mission, finding shells of all different colors and weights. She was the happiest when she found the perfect balance between color and weight. +One day, two friends were walking together. Their names were Jack and Lisa. Jack was a boy who loved doing math and Lisa was a girl who was deaf. + +They were walking in the park, when Jack saw something very strange. They both stopped and saw a funny creature stretching. Jack thought it was amazing! + +The creature was saying funny things with its mouth. Jack didn't understand it, but Lisa understood it. She signed to Jack that the creature was saying, "I love to do math!" + +The two friends laughed and then Jack and Lisa decided to stretch too. They explored the park, counting the trees and feeling the sun. + +At the end of their walk, Lisa and Jack waved goodbye to the funny creature and promised to come back soon. They were so happy they had stretched and done math together! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack was three years old and he was very adventurous. He longed to find something very special. + +One day, Jack's mom took him to a huge lake. Jack was amazed! He had never seen such a beautiful thing. For hours he spent playing at the lake side, dipping his toes in the cool water. + +Just then, Jack spotted something in the lake. He saw a really big fish swimming around in the water. Jack was so excited! He wanted to spend more time with the fish so he jumped in the lake after it. + +But, when Jack got in the lake, he got scared because it was so huge. Luckily, his mom was there and she rescued him just in time. + +After that day, Jack went back to the lake with his mom to spend time with the big fish. He never got tired of playing at the lake and he was so happy to find a special place to spend his time exploring. +Once there was a little girl called Sue. Sue was only 3-years- old, but she loved learning new things. One day, her mom took her to the pond to learn about water. Sue learned that water was available in the pond. She saw the ducks swimming in the water and the fish splashing around. She wanted to touch the water but her mom said it wasn't safe. + +Instead, her mom showed her how to use a cup to get some water out of the pond. Sue was excited to try, so she filled her cup with water and watched as it glistened in the sun. She saw how the water made the leaves sparkle and she noticed the tiny tadpoles swimming around in it. + +Sue was so happy to learn about this new thing - water! She knew now that she could get more water from the pond whenever it was available. She thanked her mom for teaching her and ran off to show her friends what she had learned. +Once upon a time there was a lively gate. It was tall and shiny and so much fun to look at. Every day, the gate would organize lots of animals that lived nearby. The animals loved the gate and would all gather around to play and chat. + +One day, a little bunny hopped up and started organizing the animals. He lined them up in neat rows and gave them directions. The animals all followed the little bunny's instructions and soon the gate was filled with happy animals. + +Soon the little bunny was leading organized games. He taught the animals how to play tag and taught them to jump in and out of the gate. The animals were having so much fun, cheering and laughing with their new friend. + +The lively gate was filled with animals enjoying themselves. Every day the little bunny would organize games and everyone was having so much fun. This was their new, happy home! +Once upon a time there was a family living in a bright and safe house. Every day the parents would take a bath with shampoo and it smelled nice. One day, the little boy, who was only three years old, decided to hide the shampoo bottle. He thought it looks funny if he put it in a strange place. So, he found a nice spot in the corner to hide the bottle. He giggled when he saw his hiding spot and ran away. + +His parents then realized that the shampoo was gone. They looked for it everywhere, but they couldn't find it. The little boy kept giggle, but he wouldn't tell them where he hid it. Eventually, the mum looked in the corner and saw the bottle. She smiled and said "Oh, there you are! Why did you hide the shampoo?" + +The little boy then smiled and said "I wanted it to be safe!" His parents smiled and laughed. After that, they all hugged and enjoyed the nice smell of the shampoo. + +The end! +Once there was a girl who was very curious. She loved to explore. One day her family went to the museum together and she got to explore all the exciting things there. She saw statues and tapestries and old books. + +The girl's favorite exhibit was a big purple twisty sculpture. She squealed with delight when she saw it. She liked the way the different pieces twisted and curved. She ran around it and touched it with her hands. She felt the shapes and marveled at the different colors. + +The girl's dad told her how old the sculpture was and how it was once owned by a famous artist. She said that made it even more special and touched it with special care. The girl thought it was even more amazing now that she knew its special history. + +As the family walked away from the museum, the girl smiled, thinking about the beautiful, purple twisty sculpture she saw. +Once there was a kind girl named Kate. She loved to take things and explore. One day while she was playing outside, she found a cord. She thought it was strange so she decided to take it. + +She went to show her mommy the cord. Her mommy was so kind and smiled. She said, "That's a phone cord, Kate. Let's take it to Daddy and show him." So they did. + +When Daddy saw the cord, he smiled too and said, "This is a great find, Kate! Now we can make a telephone with it." He took the cord to the kitchen, and made a phone with a cardboard box, some markers, and the cord. + +Kate was so happy! She could now talk to her friends on the phone. She could talk about all the kind things she saw and did during the day. + +Kate was so proud of her find. That cord brought so much joy and fun to her days. She was thankful to be so kind and find a cord to take. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amanda. She was feeling very sad. Her mom saw this and wanted to help her feel better. She gave Amanda a big hug and rubbed her back. This made Amanda feel more peaceful. + +After a while, Amanda had an idea. She said to her mom, "Let's pick a flower." Her mom smiled and the two of them went outside into the garden. Amanda saw a bright colorful flower, but it was very high. She couldn't reach it. + +Her mom saw that this was difficult for Amanda and she gently picked the flower for her. Amanda smiled and thanked her mom. She took the flower and twirled it around in her little hands. It made her feel happy. + +Amanda and her mom stayed outside for a while longer and spent time together. The flower put a smile on Amanda's face and the gentle hug and pat her mom gave her comforted her. Together they enjoyed the beautiful day. +Once upon a time there was a kid called Sam. Sam was a curious 3 year old. He spent a lot of time looking around his garden and exploring the fun things he found there. + +One day he saw a special tool. It was so shiny and sparkly in the sun! Sam was so excited! He wanted to know what this tool was and what he could do with it. + +Sam asked his dad to teach him about the tool. His dad smiled and said ok. He taught Sam how to use it. He showed Sam how to move it just like he moved his hands. + +He also taught Sam how to make something very special and original with this tool. He showed him how to make shapes and even pictures with it. + +Sam soon learnt lots of new things about this tool. He couldn’t believe that he could make something so special with such a simple tool! + +He was very proud of the original things he could make. From that day on, Sam kept using the tool and had lots of fun with it! +Once upon a time there was a small boy. He was very tired after a long day of playing. He was so tired he felt like he could not keep his eyes open, so he curled up in bed. + +Suddenly, he had a dream. In his dream, he saw a figure. The figure had a kind face that smiled at him and waved. He wanted to reach out, but before he could, he woke up. + +He was so excited by the dream. He was sure the figure was trying to tell him something, so he went to tell his mommy. She smiled and said, "Oh, it sounds like you had a special dream." He knew it was special, but he couldn't quite figure out what the figure was trying to say. + +The next night, he climbed into bed and soon he was dreaming again. He saw the figure again, and this time he understood what it was saying. He was telling him to never be too tired to use his imagination. + +The little boy smiled as he woke up. He knew he could use his imagination to dream big and wonderful things. He knew he could make anything happen if he just tried, no matter how tired he was. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was called Sally. Sally was three years old and wanted to go for a ride. Her mummy got out the shiny red boots. They were really big and made of leather. Sally was excited, she had never worn boots like this before. + +Mummy helped Sally to put them on and then took her outside. Sally saw that waiting in the garden was a beautiful horse. It was tall, black and had a long, brown mane. + +Mummy helped Sally to get on the horse and they began to ride around the garden. Everything was so bright and sunny. The flowers were all buzzing with bees and birds were singing in the trees. Without the extra help, Sally could not have done it, but with her mummy there, she was brilliant! + +They rode the horse around the garden until it was time for Sally to get down. She was exhausted but happy. What a brilliant ride! +Sam was an intelligent and curious bear. He lived in the forest, and he loved exploring. One day he found a big log. It was too big for Sam to move by himself. He thought of an idea. Sam asked the fox and the rabbit to help him. The three animals worked together and were able to leave the log in the meadow. Sam thanked his friends, and they all headed home. They had a lot of fun! +Jack and Sue were very excited because they knew they were going to the park. They put on their shoes and ran high out of the door. + +At the park, they saw lots of things to play with. There were swings and slides and lots of other things to explore. + +Jack and Sue played on the swings. They went very high in the sky and it felt so good! Then they went down the slide. It was fun! + +After playing, they decided to relax in the sunshine. Sue put her shoes off, and the warmth of the grass felt so nice. They looked up at the blue sky and imagined they were flying. + +When they decided it was time to go home, Jack put his shoes back on, and they held hands and ran back all the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a happy fox. He lived in a house under the roof. Every day he went outside to play and explore. + +One day, while he was outside, he saw a rabbit. He didn't know the rabbit, so he crept closer to have a better look. As he got closer and closer, he could hear the rabbit talking. + +The fox realized the rabbit was sad because he didn't know where his family was. The fox was so kind that he decided to help the rabbit. He showed the rabbit his house under the roof, and said he could stay there and be safe. + +The rabbit was very happy and thanked the fox. From that day onwards, the fox and the rabbit were very special friends. They always knew that no matter what, they were there for each other. +Once upon a time there was a boy who liked to run. Every day he would run around the block, and everywhere else he could think of. + +One day, something special happened. On his way to run, he found a big red can filled with gas! Immediately, he knew he had to find a way to use it. + +After some thinking and a lot of running, he decided to find a deep hole and pour the gas inside. He ran to the nearest forest and found a deep hole hidden under a tree. He then ran back to get the can of gas and carefully poured it into the hole. + +The boy was pleased with his work and started running again. He ran around the block and everywhere else he could think of, with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a zoo full of animals. Every day, the zoo workers would go around each enclosure and try to catch the animals. The animals were very graceful and quick, so the workers had to be very careful. + +One day, there was a special new animal at the zoo. It was a graceful monkey, and the workers were excited to try and catch him. They put food in the enclosure and when the monkey came to eat, they slowly and carefully slipped a net behind him and were ready to catch him. + +The workers were about to catch the monkey when he saw the net and jumped away! He jumped so gracefully that the zoo workers were amazed. He jumped from branch to branch, back and forth, until he was out of the enclosure. + +The zoo workers were sad, but happy to have seen the graceful monkey jump away. They said goodbye to the monkey and looked forward to catching him again one day! +Once there was a little girl called Jane. Jane loves to swim in the pool. But one day, Jane realised that she had forgotten her towel. She was very upset and wanted to go swimming in the pool. + +So, Jane asked her friend Sophia if she could borrow her towel. Sophia was very generous and said yes. Jane was very thankful to be able to borrow the towel. + +Sophia gave Jane a big, deep blue towel. Jane was very happy to have the towel. She thanked Sophia and quickly put the towel around her body. + +The towel was very big and deep, it kept Jane warm and dry so she could go swimming in the pool. She thanked Sophia again and ran to the pool. Jane had a lot of fun swimming, thanks to Sophia's kind decision to borrow the towel. +The family went out one day and saw an enormous machine. It was so big that it almost touched the clouds. + +The machine was loud, roaring in the air as it moved. The family had never seen anything like it. + +The family got closer. It was so large they couldn't see the back. Then they noticed something else. + +The machine had wheels. It was able to go! Everyone was so excited. + +The machine moved back, then forward. It was like it was alive! It made noise as it went, and the family followed it. + +They followed the machine until it stopped. Then they all said goodbye and everyone went home. It was an amazing adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a busy group. They had lots to do! One day, one of them had an idea - they could play a game. + +They all found something to throw - sticks, stones, and leaves. They had great fun throwing them across the grass. + +Then they all had a race. They ran as fast as they could and it was so much fun! + +After that, they got back to work. Everyone was busy again. But they all remembered the fun they had throwing things and running around. +Once upon a time there was a jolly little boy. He was three years old and always had a big smile on his face. One day he decided to go explore his bedroom. He carefully stepped into the room and guess what he saw? His bed had turned into a big yellow slide! He smiled and clapped his hands. He was so excited because he had never seen anything like it before. + +He hopped onto the slide and started sliding down. He giggled as he spun around and around. He was happy for hours as he played his new game. He could not believe his luck! + +After playing until he was tired, the little boy got off the slide and made his way back to his bedroom. He still could not guess how his bed had turned into a slide. But he was too jolly to care. He was just happy he got to play with it and have some fun. So he said goodbye and went off to bed with a smile on his face. +One day, Tom and Sally were playing outside. It was a hot day and they wanted to find a way to cool off. Tom had a crazy idea. He took a big sack and filled it with snow. Then, he brought it into the sun. + +The sun was so strong that it started to melt the snow in the sack. Soon, water was dripping out of the sack and all over Tom and Sally. It was cold and wet and the two were laughing. They were so happy that their crazy trick had worked. + +They ran around and around, trying to get out of the way of the water, but it followed them wherever they went. They laughed and laughed. Finally, the sun melted all of the snow. Tom and Sally were very happy and found a way to stay cool on such a hot day. +Once upon a time there was a figure who wanted to fly so badly. This figure was ready to take off any minute! One day the figure took a chance and started to run. Faster and faster the figure ran until suddenly it was in the air! The figure was so happy it was flying. It flew higher and higher until the sky was all around it. From up high the figure could see everything! It felt so free and full of joy. After a while the figure flew down and landed softly on the ground. The figure was happy to be back on the ground and to take a rest. It was so glad to have had the chance to fly. +Once upon a time there was a clever fox. It had a bright orange mask that it decided to wear every day. The fox knew that the mask made it look special and it liked to show it to the other animals. + +The other animals thought that the fox looked beautiful in its mask and they were always happy to see it. But one day, the fox felt like something was missing. It realised that it didn't have anywhere special to belong. + +So the fox searched around and eventually, it found a nice home in the woods. The other animals were happy for the fox and they made it feel like it belonged. Now, the fox lives in the woods and wears its mask proudly. +One day, a little girl was playing in the park with her rubber ball. She was laughing and having a great time. Suddenly she heard a distant sound coming from the other side of the park. She looked over and saw a tall man, waving his hands and shouting her name. + +It was her father! She hadn't seen him in a very long time. The little girl ran towards him with all her might and jumped into his arms. Her father hugged her tight and told her how much he had missed her. + +The girl never wanted to let go and with the rubber ball still in her hand, the two of them spent the rest of the day playing in the park. No matter how far away her father went in the future, she would never forget that special day they shared together. +Once upon a time there lived a friendly bear. Every day, he liked to go for a walk. He would walk and look at the sights around him. + +One day he found a special place. It was a bright, sunny spot with tall grass. He lay down in the tall grass and looked up at the sky. + +The sun made the sky so bright and the clouds were soft and white. The wind blew the grass and made the bear feel so peaceful and happy. + +He stayed there all day, laying in the grass and looking at the sky. He had a very nice day and he was thankful to have such a friendly place to lay. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Annie. They wanted to go to the temple. + +So, Jack and Annie asked their mom if they could go. She said yes, but they needed to go early because it was expensive to enter the temple. + +So they got ready and went to the temple. When they arrived it looked very nice. They said 'Wow!' + +When they went inside, they saw lots of beautiful statues, and it was very quiet. + +Jack and Annie were so happy to be in the temple, and it was so interesting to look around! + +When it was time to go, Jack and Annie said goodbye to the temple. They were so glad they had the chance to visit. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She loved popcorn and was always looking for new kinds to try. Today she found something special - green popcorn! She was so excited that she wanted to share it. + +Jane ran to her mom and asked, "Can I have some popcorn?" Her mom said, "Sure, but you'll have to sort it first". + +So Jane grabbed the green popcorn and started to sort it into two piles. While she was busy sorting, her mom made the popcorn in the microwave. Soon, the delicious smell of popcorn filled the room. + +When she finished sorting, Jane put the two piles of popcorn in bowls for everyone to eat. Everyone ate the popcorn and it was yummy. They all agreed that the green popcorn was the best. + +Jane was happy that she got to sort and share the green popcorn. It was a delicious treat that everyone could enjoy. +Once there was a boy named Danny who had a naughty brother. Every night, Danny's brother would sneak out of their house and get into some trouble. One night, Danny decided to follow his brother and see what he was up to. + +When Danny followed his brother, he realized he was in danger. His brother was stuck at the top of a tall tree and couldn't get down. Danny knew he had to rescue his brother, so he started climbing the tree. + +After a lot of effort, Danny was able to reach his brother and bring him safely back down. His brother was so grateful to Danny and thanked him. From then on Danny watched his brother carefully to make sure he didn't get into any more trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a brave bird called Mark. One sunny day, Mark wanted to find out what everyone's opinion was about him. He flew high in the sky and blinked at all the other birds. + +The birds looked back at him and flashed their beautiful feathers. They liked what they saw and their opinions were good. So, Mark kept on blinking with a happy smile on his face. + +And every time he blinked, the other birds blinked back. They all shared their beautiful opinions with him. + +Mark was so grateful and thanked each of the birds. They all enjoyed the time they spent together with Mark. + +The End! +One day, a little boy saw a butterfly. It was so pretty, with its orange and yellow wings. The butterfly zoomed away, so fast. The little boy wanted to follow it. He ran as fast as he could, but he couldn't catch up! Suddenly, he noticed something shining in the grass. It looked like a tiny wand! He gave it a wave, and - whoosh! - he felt like he was flying. He was zooming so fast that the butterfly could not keep up. In a blink of an eye, the boy had caught up to the butterfly! He was so excited. They flew around together, until the sun went down. Then the butterfly flew away, and the little boy went home with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there lived a kind crane. The crane flew high in the sky every day and looked down on the world. One day, the crane spotted something shiny in the sky. It flew down to investigate and revealed a sparkling necklace. The crane was so pleased with its find that it flew down to the ground and picked up the necklace with its beak. + +The crane was about to fly away, but then it heard a noise coming from nearby a tree. It slowly flew towards the tree and saw a little girl crying. She was so sad that the crane wanted to help her. So it carefully flew over to her and revealed the sparkly necklace in its beak. + +The girl was surprised but so happy that she ran over and gave the crane a big hug! They both knew that being kind always brought the best rewards. From that day on, the crane and the girl were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He had a big red whistle. He was so happy and played with it a lot. + +One day, he went outside to play. He saw some colorful birds. They chirped and sang in the trees. He was so excited that he blew his whistle. Suddenly, he sneezed! He put his hand up to his face and smiled. + +He looked up at the birds. One colorful one was perched on a branch. Suddenly, it flew down and sat on his shoulder! He was so happy that he sneezed again. His friend the bird whistled and flew away. + +The little boy was so happy that he kept on smiling and sneezing for the rest of the day. He looked around for his colorful bird but it was gone. + +But that's ok, because he always had his red whistle! +Once upon a time there was a bald man who wanted to travel. He put on his hat and said goodbye to his home. He walked with his feet until he could go no further. Then he got a big, big bird and flew far away. + +The man flew for a long time until he saw a beautiful home. He flew down and landed in the garden. The bald man stepped off the bird and looked around. Everything was new and exciting. + +He went inside the home and it was very nice. He found beds to sleep in and food to eat. He stayed there for the night. + +The next morning, the bald man said goodbye to the home and his bird took him back to his own home. Now whenever he travels, he always remembers the nice home he found on his journey. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Molly. She wanted to go to the zoo, so her mom and dad said yes. + +Molly was so excited when the day came. She put on her shoes and jumped into the car. The drive to the zoo was easy. + +When Molly got to the zoo, she saw lots of animals everywhere. There were lions, tigers, monkeys, and giraffes! She was so happy to see them. + +Molly also saw something else too. It was a big play area for kids, and it even had a slide. Molly asked her mom if she could go play, and she said yes. + +Molly had so much fun playing. When it was time to go home, she said 'Bye!' to the animals and came back to the car. + +Molly's trip to the zoo was so much fun! She can't wait until she can come back again. +Once upon a time there was a magical chain. It had incredibly special powers. Whenever you made a wish and then signed your name on the chain, your wish would come true! + +One day a 3 year old girl called Jo was playing outside when she stumbled across the magical chain. She was very excited and looked to see if it would really make wishes come true. + +Jo decided to try it out. She made a wish to have lots of pretty flowers and then she signed her name on the chain. When she opened her eyes, she could not believe what she saw. Everywhere around her there were bright and colourful flowers! + +Jo's eyes grew wide with amazement. Thanks to the magical chain, her wish had come true! From that day on, Jo shared the secret with her friends and family and together they discovered more and more incredible wishes made real. +Once upon a time, there was an empty room. Inside the room was an elephant. The elephant wanted to show everyone what it could do. So it stretched its trunk and began to dance. It spun around in circles, jumped up and down, and showed off its tallest tricks. Everyone was amazed! They clapped and cheered and the elephant felt proud. After the show, the room was no longer empty: it was filled with happy stories and laughter. The elephant smiled, knowing that it had made everyone's day. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and her baby. Mommy and baby loved to play outside. One day they went to the park. +At the park, the baby was very curious. He saw a butterfly rise up in the sky. Its wings were so beautiful! The baby wanted to escape and fly away like the butterfly. Mommy told the baby that he couldn't do that - he had to stay with Mommy. +But the baby was determined to rise up into the sky. He grabbed onto a big kite string and Mommy watched him fly away. Mommy became scared but when she looked up, the baby was safely up in the sky. His curiosity had made his dream come true! Mommy saw the smile on the baby's face, and she smiled too. +Once there was a baby who was very foolish. He wanted to cover himself up all the time. He would find blankets and pillows and try to wrap them all around him. But, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't cover up completely. + +One day, his mommy decided it was time for him to get dressed. She found a cute little outfit with a hat and a blanket. The baby was so excited. He loved to be covered up. + +He put the hat on his head and the blanket around his shoulders. Then, he looked in the mirror. He looked so funny and cute, he couldn't help but laugh. + +From then on, whenever the baby wanted to be covered up, he would wear his hat and his blanket. He was so happy, and his mommy was happy too. The foolish baby was finally happy and covered! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue was very small and she liked to pretend. Her favorite game to play was pretend fire alarm. + +Sue went to her room and found a thin box. She knew it was an alarm because it was bright and red. She pressed the button and it made noise. + +Sue was so excited! She ran around the house making loud alarm sounds. Her parents could hear the noise and soon came to find out what was happening. + +They were surprised to find out Sue was pretending to be an alarm. They laughed and told her to be careful as the alarm was loud. + +Sue had so much fun pretending to be an alarm. She pushed the button and made loud noises again. She was laughing and having a great time! +Once upon a time there was a fearful little rabbit. He had a wish, but he was too afraid to do anything about it. One day, something magical happened. The little rabbit had a chance to reverse his wish. He was so excited but also so scared. He slowly closed his eyes, took a deep breath and reversed his wish. It worked! All of his fear was gone and he was so happy. He ran around telling all his friends about the amazing thing he had done. From that day on, he was never afraid of anything again. +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl named Sarah. She wanted to learn more and more every day. So her mom and dad decided to teach her something special: how to find diamonds! + +Whenever Sarah and her parents went to the park, they would look for diamonds. They were so excited when they found one hiding in the dirt. Sarah learned that diamonds were special and valuable. She loved looking for them. + +Every weekend Sarah would go to a special school and learn about diamonds with her friends. They would learn about the different kinds of diamonds, how to find them, and how to be competitive when searching. Sarah loved all the new things she was learning. + +Soon she was the best diamond finder in town! Her parents were so proud and the other kids were impressed with her. They loved seeing what Sarah could do with her diamond finding skills. + +Sarah taught her friends the same things she learned at school and from her parents. They were all amazed at how much she knew and how good she was at finding diamonds. With Sarah's help, all the kids had lots of fun, and they all loved finding diamonds! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who felt so sad. He was sitting in the sun, with no shade to hide in. He felt so miserable. His eyes filled up with tears, and soon he was crying. + +In the distance he saw a big tree with lots of leaves, giving off lots of nice shade. He started to run towards it, and as he got closer he could feel the shade cooling him off. + +He lay there on the grass, feeling happy to be in the shade. He had stopped crying, but his eyes were still wet from his tears. He lay there for a while until he felt happy again, and then he got up and ran off to play with his friends. +Once upon a time there was a cat named Mittens. Mittens had a long, beautiful tail that she was very proud of. Every day, Mittens would go to the park to play. + +But one day, Mittens didn't jump and play. She just lay in the grass, feeling very calm. Mittens was in no hurry at all. + +Suddenly, she heard a tiny noise. It was a mouse! He was scurrying around looking for food. Mittens stood up and followed the mouse with her tail. The mouse ran into a hole and Mittens looked in, but he was gone! + +Mittens was disappointed and she turned around, her tail swishing behind her. She walked calmly back to her home and curled up in her bed. That day had come to an end. +Billy was a 3 year old boy. He loved motorcycles. One day he felt especially anxious because he wanted to go on a motorcycle ride. He asked his mom if he could ride one. His mom said he was too young to ride a motorcycle. + +Billy was so excited that he couldn't stay still. He jumped around the house and suddenly slipped and split his knee. He started to cry. + +Mom scooped up Billy and hugged him to make him feel better. She promised to buy him a toy motorcycle so he could pretend to ride it. Billy was so happy that he quickly stopped crying. + +The next day, Mom brought home a bright red toy motorcycle. Billy was so thrilled. He couldn't stop smiling as he drove his motorcycle around the house. + +Billy had so much fun that he forgot all about his anxious feeling. Now he even had a toy motorcycle of his own. +Jim and Jane were playing in the park. Suddenly, Jane panicked. She ran over to Jim and said, "There's an old man!" Jim looked in the direction Jane was pointing and sure enough, there was an old man, walking slowly through the park. + +Jim and Jane were not sure what to do. They began to walk away from the old man, but he kept coming closer and closer. Jane started to panic again. Jim grabbed Jane's hand, and together they ran away. + +As they ran away, Jim and Jane started calling for help. Just then, a helpful young boy named Will, who lived in the neighborhood, stopped them. "Don't worry," he said. "I will help you. I'll take you home." + +Will put his arm around Jim and Jane and walked them to Jim and Jane's house. They were safe and sound. They were both so happy to have met Will and to have such a good friend in the neighborhood. Jim and Jane thanked Will for his help and then said goodbye. Will waved as he walked home, and Jim and Jane were sure he would always be there to help them if they were ever in trouble again. +Once upon a time there was a very brave little girl. She lived in a bright and colourful house in the middle of a big city. One day, the little girl had an idea. + +She wanted to make a delicious cake, so she gathered all the ingredients she needed; eggs, butter, sugar and flour. + +She mixed them all together, put the cake in the oven and waited. Soon, the delicious aromas were wafting through the house! + +The little girl was so excited when the cake was ready. She carried the big cake to the table, inch by inch. As she set the cake down, she demanded that everyone have a piece. + +The cake was delicious - it was so sweet and yummy! Everyone at the table was so happy and full, and the little girl smiled with delight! +Once upon a time there was a black waffle. It was lying in the middle of the street. Nobody seemed to notice it, until one day a friendly little squirrel came along. The squirrel saw the waffle and thought it looked yummy! He was about to take a bite, when a cloud suddenly covered the sun. Suddenly it was dark and the squirrel was scared, so he quickly picked up the waffle and ran away. + +He took it to a cozy corner and ate it quickly. He was happy and couldn't believe his luck. When he was done, he covered the crumbs with some leaves and scampered off to find more treats. + +From then on the little squirrel always kept his eyes peeled for black waffles. If he ever found one again, he could quickly grab it and cover it up before somebody else noticed. +There was a boy named John who liked to run. He loved to run fast! One day, he saw a big machine. It was silver, shiny and smooth. He wanted to run on it. So he jumped on the machine and it started to move. It took him on an exciting journey around the room. He smiled and laughed as he ran. His shoes felt smooth and his feet moved so quickly. Then the machine stopped and he hopped off. John looked around and saw his room again. He smiled and decided to run one more time on the machine. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce bear who was very hungry. The bear paced around the forest and couldn't find any food. Then, he had an idea. He decided to gather his friends so they could look for food together. + +So, the bear hurriedly called out to all the animals in the forest. +Soon, a squirrel, a skunk, a raccoon and a fox came to help. + +The animals searched high and low for food, but there was nothing to be found. Just when the bear had given up hope, the skunk discovered some delicious berries in a bush. + +The animals gathered the tasty treats and shared them among themselves. They all had a wonderful meal, and the bear thanked his friends for helping out. + +From then on, the animals always made sure to remember that by working together, they could get through anything. +Once there was a little girl. She was called Jodie. Jodie was three years old. She was walking home from the park one day. She was carrying her favourite teddy bear. + +Suddenly Jodie stumbled and dropped her teddy bear. She was so sad and started to cry. But then she found that her teddy bear was still ok. She smiled and was very grateful. + +A kind man who was standing close by saw what had happened. He picked up the teddy bear and gave it to Jodie. He smiled kindly at Jodie. He gave her a hug with his left arm. + +Jodie was so happy that the teddy bear was safe. She said thank you to the kind man, and he smiled again. She went on her way feeling very grateful. +Once there was a lovely rat. He was very happy and loved to play in the garden. One day, he went outside and began to sniff the flowers. Suddenly, the rat started to sneeze. He sneezed and sneezed, until all the flowers in the garden had gone! The rat was very upset and wished he hadn't sneezed. + +Luckily, his best friend, a small butterfly, was there to help. She was very kind and said, "It's ok, let's start again tomorrow." The rat smiled and nodded in agreement. The butterfly made a promise to bring some extra flowers the next day. + +The next day, the rat waited eagerly in the garden. Then, he saw his friend the butterfly flying towards him with the prettiest flowers he had ever seen! The rat was overwhelmed with happiness. He thanked the butterfly and said, "Thank you so much, you are so lovely". His friend smiled and they celebrated their garden full of flowers with a dance. + +The rat and the butterfly were best friends forever and +Tommy was a loyal three year old. He loved to play with his scooter. Every morning he would take a long bath in the tub. He would play in the water like a boat. He would splash and laugh. + +After his bath he would dry himself off and put on his pajamas. Then he would take his scooter and ride around the house. He would make circles and race from room to room. + +At night, Tommy was always sure to take a bath. He would put on his special bath towel and hop in the bathtub. Then he would splash around, playing the same games as earlier that morning. + +After his bath Tommy would dry himself off, put on his night clothes and take his scooter to his room. Then he would put it away and get into bed. + +Tommy was always a loyal friend. He would never forget to take his bath and to play with his scooter. His parents were proud of him! +Jimmy was walking to the beach. He was so excited. When he got there he saw something hidden behind a rock. He shouted out loud. It was a towel! It was all different colours and so soft. Jimmy knew he had to take it home. He shouted with joy and hugged the towel. + +Jimmy ran home with the towel to show his mum. He shouted and shouted, until his mum came to the door. She was so surprised. Jimmy said proudly “Look what I found at the beach! It was hidden but I saw it!â€. His mum was delighted and gave Jimmy a big hug. + +Jimmy loved his special new towel. He often took it with him to the beach. Every time his mum saw him with the towel, she smiled and reminded him of the special day he found it hidden on the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitten. He was very sad because he had no friends. Every day, he sat alone feeling miserable. + +One day, the kitten saw a mailman walking down the street. The mailman had a package filled with yarn. The kitten was so excited. + +The mailman gave the package of yarn to the kitten. The kitten was so happy, he played with the yarn for hours. He wound the yarn around him and made a big, warm and comfy nest. + +The kitten and the mailman became friends. The mailman mail visited the little kitten every day. Together they had lots of fun playing with the yarn. + +The kitten was never miserable again. He was the happiest kitten in the world! +Mama and Fred were walking through the park together, looking for fun things to do. Then, Fred saw it. A big, red slide! He was so excited and shouted "Slide!" + +Mama smiled and said, "Ok, let's go!" She helped Fred up the steps, and they slid down together. It was so much fun. + +When they got to the bottom, Fred saw something strange. It was a big, green eye! He was a bit worried and said, "Mama, what's that?" Mama looked closely, but then smiled and said, "It's just a toy, Fred". + +Fred smiled and reached out to touch it. He liked it so much, he asked Mama if they could take it home. Mama said yes, and they walked home together with the toy eye, happy and no longer worried. +Today was fun! Mommy and Daddy took Annie and Tim to the park. Daddy bought them ice cream and they both ate it up. + +At the park, they saw a friendly dog playing with a ball. Daddy threw the ball and the dog chased it. It was so funny to watch! + +When it was time to go, the helpful park worker gave the kids candy. Mommy and Daddy said they could eat it on the way home. + +When they got home, Mommy and Daddy spoiled them with a special treat. They made popcorn, and Annie and Tim ate it all up! + +It was a great day. Annie and Tim were so excited to have such a helpful family. +Once upon a time there was a very famous tube. It was so famous that everyone wanted to show it to their friends. Every day they would show it to new people, who were so happy to see it. Everyone wanted to know where it came from. + + One day, a little 3 year old girl showed it to her mum and dad. They were so excited to see it! They asked her where she got it from. She smiled and pointed to the sky. "It came from up there," she said. + +Pretty soon, the tube was the most famous thing around. Everyone wanted to touch it and show it off. Whenever someone asked the 3 year old for the tube, she would just look up at the sky and say, "It came from up there". + +And that is how the famous tube came to be! +Once upon a time there was a brown bear. He was very happy but he wanted to go swimming. He asked his mom, "Can I go swimming?" She said, "Yes, come with me." + +They went to a pool and the bear was so excited! His mom helped him get into the pool. He started swimming and splashing and having a lot of fun. + +Then his mom had to leave, so she said, "I need to go now. I’ll bring you something special later." The bear said, "Okay!" + +The next day, his mom came back with a big brown teddy bear! The bear was so happy and hugged his mom. He said thank you and he knew they would go back to the pool soon. +Once upon a time, there was a very dead lawn. All the grass was brown, and there was no sign of life. The poor lawn was so sad and lonely! + +Suddenly, a magical delivery arrived at the lawn! It was carried by a big truck down a long road. The delivery had something special inside. + +The delivery opened and out came a big surprise - a brand new lawn! It was soaked with water and smelled so sweet. All the grass was green and full of life. + +The dead lawn was so excited and happy to see the green one! They hugged each other, and then the green lawn started to grow and spread across the whole land. + +The dead lawn was no more, and the green lawn was forever! +Once upon a time, there was a generous chef called Mandy. Mandy loved to cook for her friends. She was always making delicious treats. One day, Mandy decided to make a surprise. She filled a cooler with her treats and drove to her friends. + +When Mandy arrived, her friends were so excited. She opened the cooler and showed them all the goodies inside. Her friends were so happy, they cheered and shouted with joy. + +Mandy could not remember a time she was so happy. She felt so happy to make her friends smile. She cooked some more treats and everyone sat together in the garden to enjoy the delicious food. + +At the end of the day, everyone was full and happy. Mandy thanked her friends for being so generous. They hugged and said goodbye. Mandy packed up her cooler and drove home, with a huge smile on her face. +Once there was a boy. He wanted to explore and see what was around him. He saw an old door and decided to open it. Behind the door was a big pile of junk. He was so excited! He saw old toys and games that he wanted to play with. He grabbed a few of the old toys and brought them back to his home. He played with them all day. He enjoyed the junk he found so much that he went back for more. He opened the old door every day and found lots of new old toys and games. He was happy and he was never bored as he always had something new to play with. He was saved from boredom because of the pile of old junk! +Once upon a time, there was a young girl. She was very curious and wanted to explore the world. One day, she met a strange creature. It was dangerous, but the young girl didn't understand this. She tried to touch it and laughed when it made a noise. + +Mommy saw her and shouted, "No! Don't behave like that! That creature is dangerous!" +The young girl was shocked and ran away. She was very scared, but after some time, she remembered her mommy's words. She learned that she must always be careful and always behave around strange and dangerous things. + +She was sad but knew she was safer now. From that day she promised herself to always behave when facing something dangerous. And she has always kept her promise. +John wanted to get a cube. It was a large cube that was red and was on the shelf. He stretched to try to reach the cube but it was too high. He asked his mom to get it for him. His mom picked up the large cube and handed it to him. He smiled and showed the cube to his dad. John was so happy and hugged the cube. He took it to his room to play with it. He was so excited to have his own new large cube. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was so happy. He wanted to go outside and play. + +The boy went to the park. He saw a big open space. He held a kite and ran to the field. He threw the kite up, it flew so high. + +The boy called to the kite. He said, "Fly! Fly high!" The kite flew so high in the sky. It was so clean and bright. + +The boy was so happy. He called to the kite, again and again. He smiled and watched it fly. What a wonderful day! +Once upon a time there was a boat in the sea. It was a small and dirty boat. + +The boat always felt so alone in the deep sea, so it would weep. It used to weep and weep until it had no more tears. + +Then one day a friendly dolphin came out of the sea and heard the boat crying. He said "Don't worry, little boat. I am here with you." +The boat stopped crying. + +The dolphin stayed with the boat everyday. They played and talked and laughed until the sun went down. + +The little dirty boat was never lonely again. They stayed friends for a very long time. +Once upon a time there was a small animal. It was very proud and it thought it was very clever. But one day, there was a big storm and lightning filled the sky. The animal was scared but it also admired the beauty of the lightning. + +The animal thought to itself, "what can I do to make the lightning admire me too?" It thought of a plan and went and got some long sticks. Then it tied them together and hoisted them up into the sky. + +It tried to catch the lightning but it was not successful and soon the sky began to light up. The selfish animal was angry because it didn't want the lightning to be admired by anyone else. + +But then it remembered something. It remembered that it was not really clever and that the lightning was much smarter than it was. So the animal admired the lightning as it illuminated the night sky. +Once there was a boy who loved snow. Every day he would go outside and wait for the snow to fall. One day it did! Snow was everywhere! He was so happy he ran around outside and looked at the snow all day long. + +He wanted to make snowballs, so he scooped up the snow and rolled it into a big ball. The more he rolled, the bigger the snowball became. It grew and grew until it was bigger than anything he had ever seen! + +But the snowball was too big for him to lift. He was embarrassed. He couldn’t move it, no matter how hard he tried. + +But then the sun came out and melted the snow. As the snowball melted, it started to shrink. Eventually, it was small enough for the boy to pick up. He was so happy he raced around with it, throwing it and having fun. +Once upon a time there was a good house. Inside the house was a family. They were a very nice family who were kind to everyone. + +One day, the family needed a helping hand from their friends. So, they asked if they could borrow some things from them. + +Their friends were very happy to help and said yes. They brought lots of things for the family to borrow - some chairs, some toys and even a big teapot. + +The family was very pleased with everything they had borrowed and thanked their friends for all the help. + +Then the family put all the things back in the house, so they looked very good. Everyone was happy and the house looked really nice. +Once upon a time, there was a bad man. He sat in his stable, all alone. The bad man was mean and he did not like anyone in his stable. + +One day, a sheep came walking in. When he saw the sheep, the bad man said, "You can't stay here. This is MY stable!" But the sheep said he needed a place to settle. + +The bad man thought about this for a moment, and then he said, "Well, okay. But you must stay quiet and not disturb me." The sheep nodded his head and stayed very still. + +The bad man and the sheep lived together in the stable. The bad man taught the sheep how to take care of the stable and they worked together to keep it clean. + +Slowly, the bad man began to be less bad. He smiled more and talked to the sheep in a kind and gentle way. In the end, they were both happy and content in their little stable. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. Amy wanted to learn how to cook. She asked her mom to teach her. + +Her mom said, "Let's start with something easy. Let's make onion soup!" Amy was excited to learn. + +Amy's mom taught her to cut the onions into small pieces. Amy watched carefully, trying to remember what she had to do. + +When the onions were ready, Amy's mom showed her how to add the other ingredients. Step by step, Amy followed her mom's instructions. + +Soon enough, the soup was finished! Amy was so proud of herself. She couldn't wait to eat the yummy soup she had made. +Once upon a time there was a little train who loved to drive. Every day the train would chug around the track, making it's wheels go thump, thump, thump. The train was happy and free. One day, the train made a special stop. + +The train pulled up to a big house. The family there needed help, so the train rolled into the kitchen and stopped in front of the dishwasher. The train's wheels were so smooth, it rolled right into the dishwasher. + +The family smiled at the little train. Now it was their turn to help the train. They pushed the buttons and opened the door. The train was lifted and carried out of the house. + +The family hugged the little train before giving it a shove. Off it drove, happily chugging and thumping around the track. This has been the train's adventure. +The farmer had some beef, and it was very difficult to park it. He looked and looked, trying to find a place to put it. He looked in the barn, but it was filled with hay. Then he looked in the field, but it was too small. Suddenly he saw a wide open spot in the forest, and he knew it was perfect for parking the beef. + +So the farmer drove his truck to the clearing, with the big beef inside. Everyone was very happy when he parked the beef there, in the beautiful forest. + +The beef stayed there for days and days, safe and sound, until the farmer came back. He picked up the beef and took it back to his farm, and all the animals were happy to see it. + +From then on, the farmer always knew where to park the beef whenever it was too difficult to find a spot. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny who wanted to study missiles. He wanted to know how to make missiles fly high and far. + +The bunny worked very hard and every day he tried to learn more. But it was very difficult. The bunny tried different ways but he could not figure out how it worked. He asked other animals for help, but none of them knew how to study missiles. + +One day, the bunny saw a bird flying far away. He was amazed at how the bird could fly so high. Then he had a great idea. If the bird could fly, maybe the bunny could too. + +He tried and tried different ways until finally he succeeded. With a great deal of hard work, the bunny was able to make a small missile fly by himself. + +The bunny was so proud of himself. He had studied and tried so hard to learn how to make missiles fly and it had paid off. He was proud that he had succeeded and that he had been able to make a difficult task seem easy. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient village. In this village stood a big, green tree. All the villagers got together one day to name the tree. They called it the Great Tree. + +Every day, the villagers went to the Great Tree. They gathered round and talked together, sang songs and laughed. + +One day, a curious little girl came to the tree. She wanted to explore and see what was there. She found a nest high up in the branches. Inside the nest was an old bird. + +The little girl was so excited. She asked the old bird what its name was. The bird replied, “My name is Eldon.†+ +From that day on, the villagers called the Great Tree “Eldon’s Treeâ€. And they all stood around it, talking and laughing together as before. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to celebrate with her friends. She had a special horse to take her on an adventure. On her journey, she saw a fair with lots of fun things to do. The little girl was so excited that she couldn't contain her joy. + +She played all sorts of fun games at the fair and enjoyed every moment of it. She even got to ride on a special carousel with a beautiful horse. She smiled and waved to everyone she passed. Everyone at the fair smiled back at her. + +She had such a great time that at the end of the day, the little girl wanted to celebrate her wonderful day. She gathered all of her friends to join her in the celebration. Together, they giggled and cheered, clapped their hands and sang out loud. It was a fun and memorable day for everyone. + +The friends went home happy, happy celebrating on such a fair day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called John. He was very young and only three years old. One day, he decided to take a walk in the forest. + +As he walked through the forest, he saw a lot of pine trees. He was so excited to meet a pine! So he ran over to one. He put his hand on the trunk and said hello. + +The pine was so happy to see him too! It greeted him with a friendly wave of its branches. John was overjoyed, and he stuck his nose into the pine needles and smelled the clean, fresh scent. + +They talked for hours and there was a lot of laughter! John was so happy that he had decided to come to the forest, and meet the pine tree. But then, he got careless and veered off the path. + +He stumbled and fell all the way down a steep hill until, eventually, he got back on the path. He said goodbye to the pine tree, and went home. He had a lot of stories to tell his mom and dad about his exciting adventure! +Once upon a time, there was an alarm. Every day, it struck at the same time. One day, the alarm was feeling tired of ringing. It wanted something easy to do. + +So the alarm called out to a nearby duck. "Hey Duck! Could you do me a big favor?" The duck was afraid and asked, "What is it?" The alarm said, "Will you ring at the same time every day, just like me?" + +The duck was thrilled. It would have easy work and could even have a bit of fun. "Yes," said the duck. "I will strike the alarm for you!" + +So every day, the alarm and the duck would strike together. Now, the alarm is happy it found someone to help make its job easy. And the duck is happy to help. The end. +It was a beautiful day at the beach. The sun was shining and there was a cool breeze. Sam and his mom were walking along the shore. They watched as the waves lapped up against the sand and the tide pulled the water out. Sam was so enthusiastic. He saw a seagull swoop from the sky and land on the beach. He pointed and whispered, “Look Mom!†She put her arm around him and smiled. + +As they continued to walk, Sam found a little shell. He picked it up and held it close. He whispered, “Look Mom, a special shell.†His mom smiled and said, “Yes, a special shell indeed.†+ +As they walked further along the beach, Sam found a small crab. He was fascinated and whispered, “Look Mom, a crab!â�� His mom said, “Be careful now and don’t let the tide take it.†Sam held the crab in his tiny hands and gently placed it back on the shore, watching it scurry away. + +Sam and his mom finished their walk and Sam was so excited with what he had found. He was enthusiastic and couldn’t wait to come back to the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a bright blue gum. It was special because it could do something no other gum could do. The gum had the special ability to split into two pieces if you blew a big bubble with it. + +One day, a little girl named Daisy found the gum. She was so excited to find it and quickly blew a big bubble with it. Sure enough, the gum split in two and Daisy was amazed! She quickly put one piece in her pocket and kept the other to blow more bubbles later. + +Daisy and her best friend Frankie decided to split the piece of gum in two. They each got one piece and started blowing lots of big and small bubbles. They laughed and cheered when their bubbles popped. + +The gum was so much fun, Daisy and Frankie kept playing with it all day long. Eventually, all the gum was gone and they had to get ready to go home. Before they left, they promised each other that they would both look for more of the special bright blue gum to play with more. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tommy. Tommy was a very curious 3 year old who loved to explore. One day Tommy saw a big shiny truck with lots of gear inside. Tommy asked the driver if he could look inside. + +The driver was surprised but he invited Tommy to take a peek. Tommy was so excited to see all the gear! He saw shovels, wheelbarrows, and lots of other tools. + +Tommy wanted to take one of the tools to play with. He tried to pick up a wheelbarrow but he was helpless. It was much too heavy for him. He felt so sad. + +Just then the driver came over and asked Tommy if he wanted to help with the gear. Tommy happily agreed and was soon pushing wheelbarrows and carrying tools around with the driver. Tommy was so proud of himself! He had helped the driver with his gear. +Once, there was a furry creature who was all alone in the world. She looked very unique and she wondered what she could do. + +One day, while walking through a park, she saw some children playing by a lake. Suddenly, a child fell into the lake and the furry creature jumped in to save him. The other children were very thankful and the creature was so happy to have helped. + +From that day on, the furry creature decided she would always be ready to serve and help others. She spent her days searching for ways to be helpful. The more she helped, the more happy and content she became. + +The furry creature was the only one of her kind, but no matter what she found that she was unique and had something special to serve the world. +Once upon a time, there was a dragon named Bob. Bob was the best dragon around, and he loved to design amazing things. One day, Bob decided he wanted to design an oven. He took some clay and molded it into the shape of an oven. Bob was so proud of his amazing design. He put it in the oven to bake. + +When Bob opened the oven, he was amazed! His oven was now real - he had designed an oven! From then on, Bob made many birthday cakes and muffins in his oven for his friends and family to enjoy. + +Bob was so pleased with his design, and he was proud of what he had made. He loved to show off his oven to everyone, and would tell the story of how he had designed the amazing oven. +Once there was a little girl. She wanted to travel to a far-away land. So she found a sail boat and hopped inside. She wanted to go explore. + +The little girl set out to sail. The waves were big and the wind was strong. But the little girl was brave. She sailed on! + +Eventually, the little girl got tired and she felt helpless. She was so far away from home and she didn't know the way back. But then, some dolphins came and they helped show the way back! + +The little girl followed the dolphins until she was safely back home. She was so happy to be home. She had had a great adventure, travelling across the sea! +Once upon a time, there was a smelly bear. He was walking through the forest one day when he saw a house. Curious, he decided to enter the house. Inside, he saw a big cut in the floor. He wanted to explore what was inside the cut, so he stuck his paw down and felt something furry. He pulled it out and found a smelly little mouse! The mouse was so brave and made the bear smile. He gave the mouse a hug and the two became friends. Then, the smelly bear and the little mouse left the house and continued walking through the forest together. They had lots of fun and had many more adventures together. They were always there for each other and never had to be alone. +Once upon a time there was a kind man named Jack. He wanted to marry a special girl and make her his wife. He saw a pretty girl walking and he asked her to marry him. She said yes and they were very happy. + +On their wedding day they went to the park to have a picnic. Jack brought a kite and when the wind was right, they flew the kite together. It was so much fun! Jack was patient and waited until the wind was just right. He was very gentle with the kite and wouldn't let it fly away. + +In the evening they went to the town hall. They said their wedding vows and were married. That evening flew by so quickly, but they were happy that they were married. + +From then on, Jack and his wife enjoyed flying kites together in the wind. They were patient and gentle always and never let go of the kite string. They were very happy and enjoyed being married. +Today Grandma and Grandpa arrived. +Grandma was carrying a big blue bag. Grandpa had a bucket of coal. +Grandma took out the coal and started to build a fire in the fireplace. She was careful to make it just right. + +Grandpa put some of the coal in the stove. He lit a match and soon it was warm in the house. +Grandma and Grandpa both smiled. + +Then Grandma made some cookies and everyone had a snack. + +By the time they were done, it was time for bed and soon everyone was sound asleep. +Once upon a time there was a tough star. He lived in the night sky and twinkled brightly. Everyone on the ground could see him from far away. + +One day the star had a surprise. He saw a big white cloud heading his way. He had never seen a cloud before and bouncing around it were little white figures. He had never seen anything like it! + +The star was so excited that he quickly flew up close. It was even more of a surprise when he realized the little figures were people! They were children. They were jumping, laughing and singing as they floated around the cloud. + +The star was very happy and smiled down on them. He knew that he was tough and could twinkle brightly all night long looking over the children and the cloud. They were the best surprise ever! +Lola was walking through the forest on a hot summer day, looking for her favorite spot. Suddenly, she saw something pink in the distance. It looked like a stone! She ran closer to take a look. + +It was a big, pink stone, sparkling and beautiful. Lola smiled and touched the stone. Suddenly, something amazing happened - the stone started to spin and then it stopped. Lola laughed and clapped her hands. + +The sun was shining brightly, the birds were singing and everything was calm. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a shadow appeared. Lola felt frightened and the sky turned grey. It was so cold that she could feel her body freezing. + +Lola was scared and didn't know what to do. Then she remembered the pink stone. She closed her eyes, grabbed the stone and held it tight. Suddenly, she could feel the warmth and the sun was back again. The birds were singing and everything was peaceful. + +Lola smiled and thanked the pink stone. She took it with her and walked back home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a brave lion. He was strong and fast. He lived in the jungle and would count his friends everyday. Every day, he counted the monkeys and the birds. One special day, he counted the crocodiles. He was so brave! + +But the lion was missing something. He needed someone to count with. Just then, a little mouse came along. The lion said, "hi mouse, will you count with me?" The mouse said yes. + +The brave lion and the little mouse counted together. They counted the flowers, the trees and the stars in the sky. They laughed and smiled and made happy memories together. + +After they finished counting, the lion said goodbye to the mouse. The mouse blinked three times to say goodbye. He was so happy to have made a new friend. The lion smiled and went off on his way. + +They will always remember the happy memories they made together and the day that they counted in the jungle. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Elsa went out to play. She wore a big red dress and a shiny tiara. + +Elsa found a big wide hole in the ground. She reached her hand in and pulled out a big green beetle. She was so excited to see it! + +Elsa showed her beetle to her mom. Her mom put it in a jar and said “You can wear it on your dress!â€. Elsa thought it was a great idea, so she wore the beetle on her dress and ran off to show her friends. + +They were all so amazed by the beetle. They asked her to show them the big wide hole she found it in. The little girl proudly showed them the hole and they all had a great time playing in the big wide hole. + +Elsa and her friends had lots of fun that day and she never took the beetle off her dress. The beetle always reminds Elsa of a fun day playing with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little bunny who loved to explore the world. One day, he decided to take a walk and he hopped until he got to a big door. He looked around and saw that the door said "exit". + +He was very excited, because he knew that there would be something great on the other side. He used his intelligent bunny brain to figure out how to open the door. After a few minutes, he was able to get it open and hopped out into a new place! + +The bunny was amazed by all of the sights, but he soon remembered why he had come. He had wanted to explore and find something new. He hopped around until he saw something sparkly and exciting. It was full of chocolate and carrots, his two favorite snacks! + +The bunny was so happy he had been able to get to the exit and find such a wonderful reward. He ate his snacks with a big smile on his face, happy that he had used his intelligence to find something new. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tom. Tom liked playing in the garden and he liked to explore. One day, Tom heard a strange noise coming from the tall tree in the garden. He had to investigate! So Tom put on his vest and bravely marched up to the tree. + +When Tom got to the top of the tree, he noticed that a bird was sitting on the branch. The bird was wearing the most colorful vest Tom had ever seen! He wanted one just like it. + +Tom asked the bird if he could have one of the pretty vests, but the bird said “Noâ€. Tom thought this was very stupid and he became angry. He kicked the tree and the bird flew away. + +Tom was sad that the bird left, but he was still happy. He was thankful for his own vest and he promised himself he would not be so silly in the future. +Little Joe was walking down the trail. He was very serious about his mission. Suddenly, he heard loud noises. He stopped and slowly looked up. He saw Daddy in the sky, flying in a plane! Joe was so excited. He waved his arms and shouted to Daddy. He raised his hands over his head and smiled big. + +Daddy must have seen him because he smiled back and waved too. Joe kept raising his arms as he followed Daddy's plane down the trail. Everywhere it flew, Joe waved and shouted. It was an amazing adventure. + +But suddenly the plane disappeared. Little Joe hadn't noticed the sun going down. He realized it had grown dark. He was so exhausted after all the fun of the day. But he was very serious. He looked around with a worried expression. + +It was then that Joe saw his Daddy walking towards him along the trail. Joe was so relieved. He smiled and ran to his Daddy, who picked him up and hugged him tight. Father and son enjoyed the moment together before heading home. All was good in the world. +Once there was a girl named Jane. She loved playing in the sand at the beach. She had a bright, yellow spade that she would use to build castles and dig holes. One day, she started digging a very deep hole. She dug and dug until it was very, very deep. Jane had lots of fun playing in the deep hole. + +The next day, Jane decided to keep digging. She used her spade to go even deeper into the sand. But things changed when Jane's spade hit something solid. She had found something she didn't expect! After some careful digging, Jane discovered a treasure chest! She opened it up and inside there were lots of sparkly jewels. + +Jane thanked the sand for giving her such a special gift. She filled in the deep hole with sand and took the treasure home. She had a happy, happy name from her amazing discovery! +One night, a small girl named Grace was walking in her backyard with her mom. As they walked, they heard something strange. Grace peered around the corner and saw a big, white pill. It was sour, like lemons. Her mom asked what it was and Grace said she didn't know. + +Curious, her mom stepped closer to the pill and sniffed it. She backed away, wrinkling her nose. She told Grace it was a medicine, but she should never touch it. + +Grace's mom called the doctor who said they had to get rid of it. The doctor came with a big bag and took the pill away. + +Grace was glad that the pill was gone, and she never forgot the sour lesson. +There once was a peach who wanted to talk. He was very curious about the world around him and wanted to learn everything he could. He asked the other fruits around him, but they didn't know how to talk - they were too ignorant. + +He kept asking and eventually he found an apple who could talk. The peach was so excited that he could finally have a conversation with someone. They talked all day, sharing stories and laughing. + +He learned so much and had an incredible time. The peach now visits the apple every day so they can talk and learn something new. The peach is no longer ignorant - he knows a lot more than before! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. Lucy really loved the colors pink and purple. One day, she found something really unique and special at the top of a tree! She couldn't believe her eyes. + +She climbed up to the top of the tree and found a beautiful pink and purple butterfly. She was so excited! She had never seen anything like it. + +As she looked closer, she realized that the butterfly was even more special. It had her name written on one of its wings! Lucy was so happy and couldn't believe it. + +She reached out to touch it, and the butterfly flew away. But Lucy knew that it recognized her and that made her feel special. She made a wish to find it again someday. +Once, there was a True and amazing princess. She was so special that everyone wanted to squeeze her. She had so many friends who liked to come over and squeeze her. + +Every day, they would each try to squeeze her the hardest. The princess loved being squeezed so much, she would giggle and laugh. + +Finally, her mother came up with a game. She told them that whoever could squeeze the princess the hardest would win a surprise. + +The princess and her friends had so much fun playing the game. They tried to squeeze as hard as they could. + +In the end, everybody won. The prize was so amazing that everybody was happy and ready to play again. + +The princess and her friends kept on playing the squeezing game and were always so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a tough doll. She was made of strong plastic and never got broken. Every day, the doll was set outside on the porch to play. She loved being in the sun and the fresh air. + +One day, the doll was playing and she saw a little girl eyeing her from the street. The doll wanted to be friends with the girl, so she waved hello. The girl smiled and came over to the porch. They played games together and laughed and talked. + +The doll was sad when the little girl had to leave, but the girl promised to come back and visit. The tough doll was set back in her spot, but now she wasn't alone. She had a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a group of friends. They wanted to have some fun and be creative. So they decided to test each other to see who was the best. + +The first friend said they should play a game of hide and seek. Everyone was excited and started to hide. After a while the group had to test each other to find the winner. + +One of the friends said they should build a fort. So everyone got together and started to build the most creative fort they could. When it was finished, the group tested who had made the best fort. + +Finally, the group said they should go for a picnic. They gathered all their food and headed to the park. They had so much fun and tested each other by having races and silly games. + +When it was finally time to go, the friends said goodbye and promised to keep being creative and testing each other in fun new ways. +Molly was very excited. Today was her special day. She had a new lollipop and a promise of fun. She put on her shoes and ran outside. + +First Molly began to climb. She scrambled up the big tree in her back garden. It made her feel strong and happy. She reached for a branch and waved her lollipop in the sunshine. + +Then Molly tried to climb higher. The bark was starting to feel uncomfortable on her hands. But she kept on climbing. She wanted to get the highest branch like her big sister could. + +Finally Molly made it. She had reached the top of the tree. She scrunched up her little face and smiled a big smile. She was so proud and happy of what she had achieved! + +Molly savored her lollipop and looked all around her. She knew she was safe, high up in the tree. +Once upon a time there was a man who loved to push. Whenever he felt bored, he would find something to push. One day he decided to push his limits and started to push life. He opened a door and saw a whole new world! He ran as fast as he could to explore it. + +Everywhere he looked, he saw so many amazing things. He tried to push them all, but it was too much to do alone. He looked around and saw a tiger - the biggest push he had ever seen. He asked the tiger to help him push life. The tiger agreed and together they pushed open a path of wonderful possibilities. + +The man and the tiger pushed harder than ever before and were rewarded for their efforts. Each day, they pushed open new adventures and discovered new wonders. Life was open, full of possibilities and opportunity. + +The man will never forget his time pushing life with his tiger friend. Together they made life fun and enjoyable. +Mama was cleaning. She was scrubbing the floors and wiping down the tables. Mama's voice was a little harsh as she hummed a song. + +Baby wanted to help Mama, so she grabbed a cloth and began to dust. Mama watched with pride as Baby cleaned, with a wide smile on her face. + +But then Baby knocked over a glass with her cloth and Mama's smile disappeared. Mama's voice became harsher as she scolded Baby for breaking the glass. Baby hung her head and cried. + +Mama saw the tears in Baby's eyes and her harshness disappeared. She hugged Baby tight and said it was alright. They worked together to clean up the glass. + +Mama kissed Baby's head and smiled. Baby smiled too and they went back to cleaning the room together. Mama's voice was gentle, and Baby was glad her mother was happy again. +Once upon a time there was a naughty little boy. He liked to break lots of rules. One day, his Mom and Dad gave him a special wallet. It had all his money in it. + +His Mom and Dad warned him to look after it. They told him to be careful with it, and never to leave it behind. + +But, the naughty little boy didn't listen. He played lots of games and forgot all about his wallet. One day, he went out to play, and left his wallet at home. + +Soon, Mom and Dad noticed that his wallet was gone. They were very angry. They ran to the park to look for him. They found the naughty little boy, and warned him again to be careful. + +The naughty little boy was sorry. He promised to look after his wallet and he never forgot it again. The end. +Molly was very anxious. She did not know why she was so anxious, but she was. She love cocoa, though, so she took her mug and headed to the kitchen. + +When Molly arrived in the kitchen, the cocoa jar was empty. She started to feel more anxious, but the Mommy said to not worry. She said that the Daddy was out getting more cocoa and soon it would be here. + +Molly felt better when Daddy came home. He had a big sack full of cocoa! He spooned the cocoa into the jar and Molly felt the biggest relief. Now that the cocoa was in the jar, she could do what she loves most: make hot chocolate! + +Molly put the cocoa in a pan and stirred it until it became hot. Then she put it into her mug and took a sip. Molly was no longer anxious. She was very happy drinking her hot cocoa. +Once upon a time there was a little squirrel. She was very alert and always looking around. One day she saw a nut. She paused to look at it. It was shiny and looked yummy. She quickly gathered the nut in her paws and ran away. + +The little squirrel kept running until she found the perfect spot. It was a cozy tree with lots of leaves. She paused for a moment, taking in her new home. Then she put the nut under a leaf and tucked it away for a snack later. + +The little squirrel then scampered around looking for more food. As soon as she found something she would pause, check it carefully and decide if it was good to eat. In the end, she collected an amazing collection of nuts and fruits. + +When it was time to go home she climbed high into the tree and paused. Then the happy little squirrel tucked her nuts away, with a grin on her face. She had the most delicious meal waiting for her later. + +The End! +Once there was a lucky spoon. This spoon was special because everywhere it went, it printed pictures. + +One day, the spoon heard a noise. The spoon looked around and saw a little girl. The girl had a big smile and said, "Can you show me a picture?" + +The spoon happily printed the girl a picture. The picture was of a happy sun, smiling flowers and a butterfly. + +The girl was so excited that she wanted to share the picture with all of her friends. So the spoon printed lots of copies of the picture and gave them to the girl. + +The lucky spoon was so happy to make the girl smile. The spoon was even more lucky because it was filled with joy. +Once upon a time there was a jolly lady named Ms. Forrester. Every morning, she walked to town to sell her newspapers to the people coming out of their houses. People would give her coins for her papers, and she was very happy. + +One day, Ms. Forrester was walking when a toddler saw her and shouted, "Newspaper! I want one!" The toddler had never seen a newspaper before and was so excited to have something special. + +Ms. Forrester called back to the toddler, "Come here and I'll sell you one!" The toddler ran as fast as his little legs could carry him, and soon he was face to face with the jolly Ms. Forrester. + +Ms. Forrester sold the toddler a special newspaper just for him, with pictures and stories he could look at and read. In exchange, the toddler gave Ms. Forrester a big hug. + +Ms. Forrester liked giving hugs and she also liked giving out newspapers to make people smile. That's why she was so jolly! +The barn was big and old. The alert farmer was busy thinking about how the barn could be changed. It was too small to fit all his animals. Suddenly he had an idea! He would reverse the barn so the doors opened outside! + +The farmer got to work. Using things like wood, nails and tools, he worked hard to turn the barn around. It took a long time but eventually he finished. The farmer looked at the new barn and it was perfect! + +He opened the new doors and all the animals ran outside. They were so happy to be in the fresh air that they ran and jumped around. The farmer was so proud of himself for his clever idea. + +Now the animals were always alert and happy in the new barn. It was a great success! +The little boy was very keen to help his family. He watched them busy around the house, so he decided to go outside. He spotted a cart on the side of the road. He felt excited and he wanted to take it home. He started to study the cart to figure out how to push it. The cart seemed very heavy, and he felt helpless trying to move it. + +He had an idea - he ran back to the house and asked his older brother to help him. His brother smiled and happily came outside. Together they studied the cart and they worked out how to push it together. Slowly they started to move the cart and they took it home. + +The little boy was proud of himself. He was proud that he could help his family. He learned so much and he felt proud of himself. He knew that he could do anything if he studied it. With determination and hard work, he could do anything! +The baby's mommy was preparing to go shopping. She got the cute baby ready with her shoes and a jacket. Outside, the sky was an orange color which the baby thought was adorable. + +The baby loved going shopping with mommy. She enjoyed seeing all of the people smiling and walking around. The baby and her mommy went to the store to look at the toys. + +The baby saw a big teddy bear that was very adorable. She wanted it so bad but she knew she had to wait until her mommy was ready to buy it. + +When they arrived home, the mommy gave the baby an orange as a treat. The baby was so excited for the orange. She loved its sweet taste and smiled the whole time she was eating it. + +The baby was so happy that mommy took her shopping. She thanked her mommy for the delicious orange and promised to be patient when it was time to buy the teddy bear. +Once there was a young lady. She loved to bake things. One day she decided to bake a special treat for her friends. She gathered all the ingredients she needed: flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and milk. + +She mixed them all together, and soon a delicious smelling cookie dough was ready. She put it on a baking tray, and put it in the oven. + +When it was done, the cookies were golden and smelled so good. She could hardly wait to share them with her friends. The young lady carefully gathered the cookies on a plate and took them to her friends. + +Everyone was so happy! They thanked her for the delicious cookies and said they were the best they had ever tasted. The young lady was glad she was able to bake such a special treat. +Henry had a pale exercise mat. Every morning, he would cut out some shapes from it. He used round shapes for his mother's breakfast and pointed shapes for his brother's lunch. + +One day, Henry saw his mother and brother doing some exercises. They would jump and twist their bodies. He wanted to try too! + +Henry took his mat and placed it on the ground. Then he jumped and twirled his body like the others. It was lots of fun! He did the exercise for a long time until he got tired. + +Henry was happy he tried out the exercise. He folded up his pale exercise mat and placed it back in the box. He went off to play in the park, feeling fit and strong. +Once upon a time there was a strong cage. Inside the cage was a little creature. The creature wanted to step out of the cage and explore the world! Every day he tried, but the cage was so strong he couldn't get out. He asked everyone he saw if they could help him out of the cage, but nobody could. + +One day, the little creature took a deep breath. He stepped as hard as he could on the cage, again and again. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. The cage had broken! He was so excited. The creature stepped out of the cage for the first time and smiled. He was free! + +The creature ran around, jumping, hopping and twirling. He enjoyed his newfound freedom. He glad he was able to step out of the cage. He was so happy he was finally free. +Once upon a time, there was a fine sheep. Every day, it would roll in the grass, enjoying the sun and the fresh air. One day, the sheep noticed something beside it. It was a ball of wool, so beautiful and soft. The sheep was so excited, it started to roll around the wool, feeling it against its warm fur. + +The sheep was feeling so cozy and comfortable. It rolled and rolled, until it was wrapped in the wool. The sheep was so happy and content, it wanted to stay like that forever. With the wool around its body, the sheep went to sleep peacefully, dreaming about its next adventure. +Once there was a grumpy man. He never smiled and was always mad. + +One day his neighbor asked him to help stretch a big canvas. But the grumpy man said no. He crossed his arms and shook his head. + +The neighbor kept asking and eventually, the grumpy man agreed. He walked to the middle of the canvas and started to hold one side. As he stretched, he kept groaning and complaining. + +The canvas was nearly finished when suddenly, the neighbor gave the grumpy man a big smile. The grumpy man started to laugh and smiled back. + +For the first time, he realized how great it was to stretch. From that day forward he never again said no when someone asked him to stretch. +Once, there was a little girl. She was three years old. She didn't know much about math yet, but she was excited to learn more. + +So, one day she went to school. Her teacher taught her about splitting numbers. It seemed a bit hard, but the little girl tried her best. + +When it was time to go home, the little girl still didn't understand splitting numbers. It was an unknown mystery to her. + +The next day, she was determined to understand splitting numbers. She asked her teacher lots of questions and practiced her math. After a while, the girl got it. She had split the numbers! The little girl was so happy that she had cracked the mystery. +One day, a little girl named Sophie was playing in her backyard. She loved to swing on the swing and chase the birds! + +Sophie's mom came outside and asked her to measure how long the garden was. Sophie didn't understand, so her mom showed her how to use the measuring tape. After Sophie used the measuring tape to measure the garden, her mom was very proud of her. + +Sophie was very pleased that she was able to measure the garden, so she kept playing. She was having so much fun, and her mom was very proud of her for being polite and helpful. + +Next time her mom needed to measure something, Sophie was sure she could do it again! +Once upon a time there was a young girl. She was only three years old but she was very smart. One day she saw a wallet. She thought it was pretty and asked her mum to buy it. Her mum smiled and said 'Sure, we can sell some things and get the money to buy it'. + +So they sold some of the things they didn't need. They sold the old toys and clothes that the girl had grown out of. They sold her mum's old apple that didn't work anymore. + +Finally, they had enough money to buy the wallet. They went to the shop and picked out the prettiest wallet they could find. + +The little girl was so happy. She hugged the wallet tightly. She had her very own wallet now and it was all thanks to selling the things they didn't need. +Once upon a time, there lived a foolish bulb. It was tired of sitting in its home and wanted to travel. So one day, it decided to set off on an adventure. + +The bulb rolled and rolled before it finally arrived at a new house. It had never been so far away from home. + +Once the bulb saw the house, it knew it was in the right place. Inside, the bulb could feel the warmth of new people. All of the sudden, its dull colour started to shine brighter and brighter. + +The bulb was so happy to have arrived. It stayed in the house and enjoyed its new home. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was very clever. + +One day, Tom was feeling tired and he wanted to take a nap. He looked around his bedroom and saw his bookshelf. It was a tall, wooden bookshelf full of books. + +Tom had an idea. He climbed onto the bookshelf and curled up in the corner, like a cat. He was so comfortable that he fell asleep. + +When Tom woke up, he was so pleased with his clever plan to have a nap on the bookshelf. So every time he needed a rest, he would curl up on the bookshelf and take a nap. + +Tom wasn't just a clever little boy. He was a very clever little boy! +Once upon a time, there was a mama who loved her baby very much. Every day, the Mama would give the baby lots of hugs and kisses and tell the baby how much she was loved. The Mama wanted to show the baby even more love, so she decided to make something thoughtful. + +The Mama went to her kitchen and gathered all the things she needed to make something special. She measured the ingredients and mixed them together, then put them in the oven. The Mama waited patiently and, soon enough, a delicious cake was made! + +The Mama was so happy and she couldn't wait to give the cake to her baby. When the baby saw the beautiful cake, they were so surprised and happy. The Mama was so pleased that they had seen the thoughtful gift. + +The baby thanked the Mama, and they enjoyed the delicious cake together. From that day onwards, the Mama and the baby were bonded even closer, as a symbol of their love for each other. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who wanted to explore. He crept quietly down the hall and stopped in front of a big door. He knew he wasn't supposed to go in but he couldn't resist. He opened the door and peeked inside. He found an expensive room, filled with lots of sparkly things. He tried to take a step but slipped and he quickly shut the door. He knew he had been naughty and he ran back to his room. He stayed there all day, too scared to go back to the expensive room. He never opened the door again. +Once there was a boy named Tom. He was very eager to have nice hair. He had a comb and he wanted to use it. Tom went to the bathroom with his comb. He removed the tangles from his hair. He was very careful and gentle as he removed them. Then he used the comb to make his hair look nice and neat. When he was done, he admired his hair in the mirror and felt very proud of it. He did a great job and was very happy with the results. He was eager to show it off to everyone! +There was once a little girl named Jill. Every day, Jill asked a lot of questions. Today, she asked her mother, "What is a nap?" Her mother explained that a nap is a long sleep. + +Jill thought it sounded like fun, so she decided to take a nap. She put on her pajamas and curled up in bed. She closed her eyes and soon fell asleep. + +Jill had a very long nap. When she opened her eyes, it was dark outside. She had slept for so long! + +Jill felt much better after her long nap. She got out of bed and jumped around, happy and refreshed. + +The next day, Jill asked her mother if she could take a nap again. Her mother said yes, and soon Jill was off for another long nap. +Once upon a time there was a person who had long hair. One day the person wanted to go to a special place. + +The person looked around and found a big box with a lock on it. It looked special and strange so the person wanted to know what was inside. + +The person found a key. The key was shiny and small. It had something special about it. + +The person put the key in the lock and turned it. Suddenly, a noise came from the box and it opened! + +Inside the box was a surprise. There was a big and shiny toy car. The person smiled with joy and took the car for a long drive. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a big candy. It was so big that it was too heavy for one person to carry. So a group of friends decided to carry the candy and take it somewhere special. + +They started carrying the candy down the street. Everyone held onto the candy with two hands and walked together. Each step was very slow because the candy was so big and heavy! + +Suddenly, the group noticed a little girl watching them from the side of the street. She was looking at the candy with stars in her eyes. They saw that she wanted to help them carry the candy, so they invited her to join them. + +The little girl was so happy that she started skipping. She carried the candy with a big smile on her face and couldn't stop laughing. Everyone laughed too, because it was such a funny sight. + +After a while, they arrived at their destination: a big hill in the park. They climbed up the hill together and put the candy on the top. Then they all enjoyed a big piece of the candy while they looked down at the city. It was the sweetest moment of all. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a chain. It was very long and it turned around and around. It was so shiny and had small decorations on it. + +One day, a very special animal wanted to use the chain for its own use. The animal looked around and saw the chain. It quickly grabbed it and started to turn it. + +The animal was very happy with the chain. It thought it was so useful. It took the chain and started to use it to build a new house. It turned the chain into a roof, walls and doors for its new home. + +When the animal finished building its house it was very happy. It had a nice, new place to live which was made with the useful turny chain. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who lived in a hut of his own. He was very independent and liked to do things by himself. One day, he woke up feeling very brave and decided to rise to the challenge. He put on his shoes and hoodie and marched outside. He started walking and walking until he reached a big hill. At first he was scared of the hill, but he remembered how brave he was and squinted his eyes and started to climb. He kept on walking and walking until he reached the top. He looked around and saw the most beautiful view he had ever seen. He felt so proud that he had risen to the challenge, and he knew he could do anything. From that day forward, he was even braver and more independent. He was so proud of himself. +Once upon a time there was a very furry rabbit. He hopped around the forest looking for carrots. He loved carrots and ate them every day. One day he found a very big carrot. He was so excited! He tried to store it so he could eat it later. He put it in a burrow by his rabbit hole. + +The next day the rabbit woke up and went to get the carrot. He looked in the burrow and couldn't find it. He searched and searched, but he couldn't find it anywhere. Then he realised a big furry fox had taken the carrot! + +The rabbit decided that he had to get the carrot back. He chased the fox around the forest and eventually caught up with him. He hopped up to the fox and asked for his carrot back. The fox felt guilty and handed the carrot back to the rabbit. + +The rabbit thanked the fox and hopped back to his burrow. He stored the carrot and ate it later, while thinking of how brave he had been to chase the fox! +Once upon a time there was a happy mommy. She had a file. She wanted to show it to her little boy. + +So she said, “Come here, sweetheart. I have something for you. Look at this file!†+ +The little boy was curious and he smiled. He wanted to open it. So mommy said, “Go ahead and open it.†+ +The boy opened the file and he was so surprised. He saw lots of toys inside! He was so happy. + +Mommy said, “These are for you. I want you to be happy, so I gave you these toys.†+ +The little boy was so excited. He hugged his mommy and said, “Thank you!†+ +Mommy hugged him back and said, “You’re very welcome. Now it’s time to play with your new toys!†+ +So the little boy played with his toys and smiled. Mommy smiled too, because she was happy that she could yield something so special to her son. +Once there was a regular pumpkin. It was a silly pumpkin that liked to roll around. One day, it rolled around so much that it got very dirty. The pumpkin felt so sad that it needed a wash. + +It wanted to wash itself, so it started to look for a big tub of water. It looked in the pond and the puddle, but the water was too deep. It then found a shallow river, but the water was too fast. + +Finally, the pumpkin found a big bowl. This bowl was perfect because the water was not too deep, and not too fast. Slowly and carefully, the pumpkin got in the bowl. + +The pumpkin swished around and around in the water, until it felt all clean and sparkly. When it got out, the pumpkin was so happy because it felt all clean and new again! +Little Jimmy loved to play at the park. He would slip and slide on the slippery slide and laugh as he spun around on the merry-go-round. + +One day Jimmy was feeling extra adventurous, so he decided to climb the big slide. He crept up the steps of the tall slide, but when he reached the top he suddenly lost his balance. He went slipping down and landed with a thud at the bottom of the slide. + +Jimmy was a little surprised but he wasn't hurt. What did hurt was what he saw - on the ground next to him was a little welcome sign! Someone had forgotten to put the sign away and Jimmy had slipped on it. + +He quickly got up and put the welcome sign back where it belonged. He knew that if it had been someone else who had slipped on it, they too would have been be surprised. Thankfully, the only thing that was hurt in the end was Jimmy's pride. +Once upon a time there was a happy little kid who loved to help. She was always looking for ways to help her friends and family. +One day, she saw that her grandpa's chair was looking very uncomfortable. She asked her grandpa if she could help to make it more comfortable. He said yes, so she got to work. + +The kid grabbed some cushions from the couch and put them on the chair. That made it a lot more comfortable for her grandpa. He was so pleased, he gave her a hug and thanked her for her help. +The little kid was filled with joy as she went back to playing, knowing she had helped to make her grandpa's day a bit better. +Once upon a time there was a pretty jar. The jar was so pretty that it sparkled in the sun. One day, something special happened. The sun shone on the jar and the jar began to freeze. + +The pretty jar was frozen solid! People were amazed. Everyone wanted their own jar that could do the same. But it was impossible, because the jar was special. + +But then something magical happened. A little fairy waved her wand and the pretty jar was unfrozen. Now everyone could make their own special jars. Everyone was so happy and the little fairy smiled. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy bear. He wanted to find a special hole in the ground but he couldn't. + +Every day he searched. He looked high and low but he couldn't find the hole. He was sad and he was getting tired. + +But one day, he remembered to hope for a miracle. He sat down and closed his eyes. Suddenly he felt something under his feet - the hole! + +He felt so happy and his heart filled with joy. He was so happy that he didn't need to search any more. He had hope! He filled the hole with lots of nice things that made him feel safe and cosy. + +From that day onwards, the clumsy bear was never alone. He always had hope in his heart, and a special hole to keep it safe. +Once there was a sleepy girl. On Wednesday she felt very tired. Her bed was uncomfortable and she wished it was softer. She wanted to sleep the whole day! + +The girl went to bed and closed her eyes. She tried to sleep but it was difficult. She tossed and turned but she could not find a comfortable position. + +Suddenly, her mom came in. She had a special surprise that would make the girl's bed much more comfortable. And it did! + +The girl snuggled in and she finally fell asleep. She had many sweet dreams and felt so much better when she woke up. +Once there was a smart little girl. She had a flag of her own and liked it very much. One day, a friend asked her to share the flag. But the girl refused. She wanted to keep it for herself. + +The friend tried to convince her, but the little girl still refused. She said the flag was only hers and no one else should have it. + +The friend got very angry. The little girl was not scared though. She still refused to share her flag. She told the friend that the flag was very special and that she wanted to keep it for herself. + +The friend was very mad, but the little girl did not care. In the end, the little girl kept the flag to herself. She was very proud of her smart decision! +Once upon a time there was a red mystery. Nobody knew what it was or what it could do. One day a brave little girl decided to try and solve the mystery. She took a step forward, and everything reversed! All of a sudden, she was standing in a colorful garden. All of the flowers were different sizes and shapes and they glowed in the sunlight. She looked around, wondering what this place was. Suddenly, she heard a giggle and when she looked up, she saw a small fairy sitting on a mushroom! The fairy said, "Welcome to my garden! I put the red mystery here to keep everyone out... until a brave little girl like you came along!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy who was very ignorant. He never talked to anyone and never had any friends. One day, he decided to go for a walk and he saw a girl. He decided to meet her and said greetings. The girl smiled and said hello back. Then, they talked and the boy was so happy to have a new friend. + +They played nd laughed together and had so much fun. They went to the park and played on the swing. They even made a sandcastle. And every day, they met and had a great time together. + +The boy was no longer ignorant or alone. He had finally found a new friend and he was very happy. The girl taught him many things, and they stayed friends forever! +Once there was a little girl who liked to imagine. One day she was sitting on the grass and looking up at the sky. She imagined a big piece of the sky. + +She imagined the piece was a big, harmless cloud that was hovering overhead. She watched as the cloud moved across the sky and she smiled. + +Then the little girl started to imagine what it was like to be inside the cloud. She imagined running and jumping in the clouds, feeling free and happy. + +Soon it was time to go home. The little girl said goodbye to the harmless cloud, knowing she had enjoyed a special moment. She then ran inside to tell her mom about her day. +Once upon a time there was an ignorant frog. He was very sad because he had something he needed to do, but he couldn’t figure out how. Then one day, he got a letter from a wise toad. The letter said that he needed to be brave and try something new to get what he wanted. + +So the frog was brave and he started walking. He went for miles, through the deep forest and over high mountains until he found a beautiful lake. He was so happy! + +Then he saw a large castle nearby. He knew it was the home of the Queen, and he knew she had the answer to his problem. So he hopped up to the castle door and knocked. + +When the Queen opened the door, she saw the ignorant frog. She laughed and said she could help him. She gave him a special letter and explained that if he took it back to his pond, he would have everything he needed to solve his problem. + +So the ignorant frog thanked the Queen and set off on his journey back home. When he arrived at his pond, he read the letter, and suddenly he understood what he needed to do! He was so happy and he couldn't wait to tell all the other frogs in the pond about his adventure! +John was a brave boy who loved to explore outdoors. One day, he went for a walk in the forest. While walking, he heard a loud noise. He looked all around and saw a big motorcycle! He was so excited and wondered what it was. + +John bravely walked up and looked at the motorcycle. It was a dark blue color and had two large wheels. It was also very loud! John was scared but also a little bit excited. + +He wondered what it would feel like to ride a motorcycle. He imagined himself on it, moving fast with the wind blowing past his face. He was intrigued. + +But then he started to worry. What if it was too scary? What if he couldn't reach the pedals? He decided to take a step back, feeling a little scared. + +He looked at the motorcycle one more time and made a decision. He wanted to try it but he was going to need some help. With a hopeful heart, he ran back home to tell his mom all about it. +Tom felt embarrassed. He had been caught eating tuna with his fingers. His teacher had scolded him and all the other kids had laughed. + +When he got home, his dad was waiting for him in the wide front yard. He asked Tom why he had been so embarrassed. Tom told him all about what had happened. + +Tom's dad gave him a hug and said, "It's okay. Everyone makes mistakes." Then he said, "Next time, use a fork for the tuna." Tom smiled and said, "Yes Dad." + +Tom was still embarrassed, but he felt much better. He knew that his dad would always love him, even when he made mistakes. +One day, Bob and his Mum were walking through the park. The sky was blue and Bob heard lots of noisy birds singing. Suddenly, Bob saw a little fountain. Water was shooting high up in the air and then falling back down. It was very exciting. + +Mum smiled at Bob and offered him to get closer. Bob quickly said yes and ran up to the fountain. He felt excited and started to splash the water with his hands. Mum laughed and offered him a drink. Bob put his cup under the fountain and filled it with water. + +When he was finished, he drank all of the water. He was very happy and thanked his mum. They went on their way and Bob kept hearing the noisy birds. He was so excited to be in such a noisy and wonderful place. +One morning, Jimmy was so excited - it was time to go for a walk with his doggy. His doggy was so attractive; she had long, soft fur and big, brown eyes. Every morning, Jimmy put a leash on his doggy so that she wouldn't run away. Then, taking hold of the leash, they set off. + +When they reached the park, Jimmy's doggy almost pulled Jimmy over. She wanted to play and explore. Jimmy went running around the park, pretending to be a big dog. He growled and barked, and barked and growled. Both Jimmy and his doggy had lots of fun. + +Eventually, it was time to go home. Jimmy found it hard to leave the park; but his doggy was tired and sleepy, so they headed home. +Once there was a boy. His name was Sam. One day Sam wanted to go out on a row boat. He asked his mom if he could go. + +His mom said yes! So Sam put on his life jacket and got in the row boat. He took the oars and began to row across the lake. + +Soon the wind picked up and blew the boat far away. It was too far for Sam to row back to shore. He was embarrassed. + +But his mom saw him out in the lake and came out in a speed boat to save him. She brought him back safely and hugged him tightly. + +Sam was so happy that he had his mom to help him. He was embarrassed but relieved that he was safe. +Once upon a time there was a sad boy. He was jealous because all of his friends had a kitten and he didn't. + +One day, the boy was walking near a river. He watched as the water seemed to dance, getting bigger and bigger. Suddenly, it was a flood and the boy had to pause. He was too scared to move. + +The flood continued, but then slowly it started to go away. The boy looked around and saw that all his friends' houses were gone and he was so sad. + +But then his friend's kitten ran up to him and licked his hand. He wasn't jealous anymore, because he knew he could always rely on his friend, even if he didn't have a kitten of his own. + +The boy was happy, and the two were best friends for the rest of their days. +Once there were two friends; one was named Creato and the other was named Trado. Creato was very creative and liked to have adventures. Trado was also creative, but liked to trade things. +One day, the two friends were exploring a big cave. Suddenly, Trado noticed a monster! It was huge and scary. Trado was so scared that he started running. Creato ran too, but he did not want to escape without a plan. +Creato stopped running and started to think. He had an idea: he and Trado would trade items with the monster! The monster was moved by their creative idea and started to smile. Then, he let them escape from the cave. +Creato and Trado were so happy! They had used their creativity and trading skill to escape from the monster. They decided to always use their skills to find new adventures. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and he was very good at watching things. + +One day, Jack and his family went to the park. Jack saw a bin and was very curious. He wanted to watch what was inside. + +Jack's dad told him he could watch the bin if he was careful. Jack looked inside and saw a famous mouse. It was wearing a red hat and a blue scarf. Jack watched the mouse for a long time. + +The mouse was so famous. It even said hello to Jack! Jack was so surprised, he waved back and said hello. + +Jack watched the mouse until it ran away. Jack had a great time watching the famous mouse. He couldn't wait to go back to the park and watch again! +The girl was worried. There was a noisy oven in the kitchen and it scared her. She ran away but then she stopped and watched the oven. She thought it was funny, so she started to laugh. + +Mama came in the room. She was patient, not angry. She put a glass of milk on the table. She said, “It’s okay, the oven is just making dinner. Don’t worry.†+ +The girl felt better. She sat down and drank her milk. She watched the oven and she could hear it working. She said, “Mama, can I help make dinner?†+ +Mama smiled. “Yes,†she said. “You can help put the dinner in the oven. That’s very important.†+ +The girl was excited. She put the dinner in the oven, then she hugged mama. Mama said, “Be patient and it will be ready soon.†+ +The girl smiled. She knew mama was right. She wasn’t worried anymore. She was happy to help with dinner. +Once upon a time there was a wise old bear. He lived in a big forest and he saw the world from high up in his tree. Every day he would watch the animals below from his trusted view. + +One day, a small rabbit came hopping along and hopped right up to the bear's tree. He looked up and the bear. The bear smiled and gave a little wave. + +The rabbit asked the bear why he trusted his view so much. The bear told him that he was wise, and looked far into the future. The bear was always looking out for danger and knowing the best way forward. + +The rabbit was so amazed. He thanked the bear and hopped along, on his way. From then on, whenever the rabbit was feeling unsure, he looked upwards, he thought of the wise old bear, and trusted his own view. +Once upon a time, there was a dull present. It was a really boring present that no one wanted. Then one day, the present broke. One of the corners broke off and it made a funny noise. The present was really sad that it was now broken. + +But then something happened! A magical fairy came and repaired the present. She made it all shiny and strong again. The present was so happy! It was so delighted that it danced around the room. + +The present was so much better than before. It was not dull anymore, and everyone wanted it. + +And that's the story of the dull present that broke and was made better again. +Once upon a time there was a man who worked hard all day long. His job was to help people who needed it. One day he looked out the window and saw a small girl walking all alone. She looked very sad so he went outside to see what was wrong. + +The little girl told him that she had gotten lost and she was scared. He gave her some food and asked her if there was anything else he could do to help. She said she wanted to go home but she didn't know how. So, the man turned his car around, took her back and put her safely back with her family. + +When the man got back to his car, he felt a little bit guilty. After all, she was just a little girl who had gotten lost. He knew his job was to help people, but he felt like he could have done more. He decided from then on, he would always take the time to help people who needed it. He felt good about his choice and worked even harder to make sure that he was always there for people who needed him. +Timmy was a three year old. He had a special photo at home. It made him feel happy whenever he looked at it. The photo was of his family at the beach. + +One day, Timmy's friend Emma came over. She wanted to see the photo too. But Timmy was feeling selfish, so he said no. + +Emma was sad and started to cry. Timmy felt bad for making her feel bad. He thought about sharing his photo with her. + +Just then, Timmy's mum came over. She said it was ok for Timmy to share his photo. He felt happy and gave the photo to Emma to look at. + +Soon they were both laughing and smiling. Timmy felt proud. He liked how it felt to share his photo with his friend. +Once there was a little boy called Jack. Jack loved to stretch in the morning. Every morning, he would stretch his arms high above his head and laugh. + +One morning, he was doing his usual stretching when his mother walked into the room. + +"Oh, you look so fine stretching there, Jack!" said his mother. + +Jack beamed and stretched his arms even higher. He bounced up and down and grinned. He loved when his mother told him how fine he looked. + +Then, his mother stretched her arms too. She reached up to the sky and Jack laughed. He thought it was funny to see his mother stretching. + +Then, mother and son shared a hug. It was even better than stretching. +Sara and Mike were best friends. They were always making jokes and laughing together. One day, Mike said he wanted to show Sara something special. + +Sara was so excited that she ran outside with Mike. To her surprise, there was a beautiful zebra in the field. Sara was excited and asked Mike where he had found it. + +Mike laughed and said it was a joke. He had just painted his old donkey black and white to look like a zebra. Sara laughed too. + +But then, she felt a bit jealous. She had wanted to have something special with Mike too. So she quickly ran home and brought a toy zebra back. They both pretended it was real and laughed and joked together. + +At the end of the day, Sara and Mike were still best friends who enjoyed making jokes and laughing together. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Daisy and Figgy. They were best friends, and they loved to play together. + +One day they found a really nice ornament in the garden. They thought it was so pretty, and they wanted it to have it. But they didn't have any money to buy it! + +Daisy remembered that she had some money in her pocket and she showed it to Figgy. Daisy offered to pay for the ornament with her money, and Figgy agreed. + +So Daisy paid for the ornament and they were both very happy. They took it home and placed it on the mantle. Everyone said it looked very nice. + +Daisy and Figgy were so happy that they had been able to pay for the nice ornament. They had something beautiful to remind them of their friendship. +Once upon a time there lived a little mouse. This mouse lived in a mousehouse way in the east. Every day, the mouse would go out of his house and look for food. + +One day when the little mouse was out looking for something yummy to eat, he saw a cat! The cat was right near the mouse's house and it seemed like the cat wanted to get into the mousehouse. + +The mouse and the cat began to quarrel. The mouse shouted, “No! I don’t want you in my house!†The cat hissed and the mouse squeaked with fear. + +Suddenly, the mouse had an idea. He ran to the east and found a fit of logs. He brought them back to his house and fit them together, making a fence. + +The cat tried to get over the fence, but it was too tall and fit together nicely. The mouse was safe! + +The little mouse learned that day that it’s important to find a fit way to stop a quarrel. +Once upon a time there was a regular face. He had no name. He looked around for one but he couldn't find one. He searched up, down and all around but still he was nameless. So, he decided to ask the people around him. He said, "I need a name, what should it be?" But they didn't know either. + +Finally, one of them suggested he should pick out a name for himself. So he thought and he thought and finally decided that he should call himself Joe. He smiled and said to them, "My name is Joe." And from that day on, he was known as regular Joe with the regular face. +Once upon a time, there was a humble theater. Every day, it held special shows for the people in town. One day, something special happened. A special folding machine showed up at the theater! + +The folding machine was amazing! It could fold anything. So, the theater staff put it to work to decorate for the show. With a few folds, it created colorful decorations to hang from the walls and from the ceiling. Everyone was delighted! + +The show was spectacular. From then on, the theater always set up decorations with the help of the folding machine. Soon, the theater was known as the best in town. Everyone loved it! + +And that's the story of the humble theater and its folding machine. +Once there was a pilot. He was very clean. He got up very early every day and bathed. In the morning he put on a clean uniform and flew his plane. + +Every day he flew in the sky. He flew so high that he could see the clouds and even see the Moon! He flew around the world and saw so many amazing things. + +He always took a bath when he was done flying. The warm water made him feel so refreshed and relaxed. He liked looking at his clean clothes in the mirror after he was done bathing. + +The pilot kept flying and he kept taking baths. It was his routine every day, and he loved it. +Mandy was three years old, and loved to discuss her day with her mom. Every night, after dinner, mom and Mandy would pull out the special pink journal that was just for them. + +Mandy would tell mommy all about the fun things she did that day. They would talk about her time at school, the friends she had seen, and the yummy snacks she ate. + +Mommy would ask lots of questions about Mandy's day, and write in the journal as Mandy talked. Sometimes, Mommy would draw a picture too! + +Mandy was always so proud when she got to have her journal time with Mommy. They both enjoyed the special bonding time they had together. + +At the end, Mommy would give Mandy a hug and kiss, before putting the pink journal away until the next evening. +Molly was a fast girl. One day she was walking in the park when she saw a bottle in the grass. She bent down and picked it up. When she lifted it she saw something inside! It was a butterfly! It was very pretty with its bright colorful wings. + +Molly was excited! She wanted to show the butterfly to her friends. She carefully lifted the bottle up and started running to her friends. She ran fast and soon she found them. Molly opened up the bottle and the butterfly flew out. Everyone was surprised at how beautiful it was! + +Molly was so happy that she had found the bottle. She thanked her friends and went off to find some more bottles to explore. +Once there was an old man who always complained. He hated when it rained. No matter what kind of weather it was - sunny, cloudy, snowing - he always complained. + +One day, it started raining and the old man began complaining again. He said, "I hate raining. Why does it have to rain so much!" But the rain didn't stop. It was pouring and thundering outside. + +The old man kept complaining, but then he heard something strange. He heard a happy voice singing in the rain! He looked out his window and saw a little boy playing in the rain. + +The boy was smiling and jumping around in the rain. His shirt and pants were wet, and he was singing a happy song. The old man smiled and stopped complaining. He was happy that the little boy was enjoying the rain. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jenny. She loved playing with her toys, especially her teddy bear. One day, she was playing in her bedroom when she noticed something pink under her bed. + +Curious, she quickly got on her hands and knees and peered under the bed. To her surprise, she found a jar of powder. She took the jar out and opened the lid. The powder was pink and smelled sweet. + +Excited, she decided to take a taste. Jenny carefully put her finger in the jar, but quickly paused. She had been taught it was not polite to eat something without asking. So, she decided she would only have a tiny taste. + +Jenny closed her eyes, blew lightly on her finger, and then licked it. The powder was sweet and she smiled happily. She knew she should not have taken the powder, but she quickly decided to put the lid back on and put the jar back under the bed. + +The next morning, Jenny’s mom found the jar, but luckily she never found out that it was Jenny who had taken it. Jenny never touched her powder again though, and she learned a good lesson that day. +Once upon a time, there was a delicate jail. It was made of strong stone, but it looked very delicate. Inside the jail were two friends who were very sad. They wanted to be reunited but the jail was too strong. They kept calling to each other and trying to find a way out. + +Suddenly, they heard a noise. Someone had come to help them! They worked together to break down the wall and they were soon free. As soon as they were out, the two friends united in a big hug. They were so happy to be back together again! + +They thanked their helper and promised to stay together forever. From then on, the two friends were always seen around town side by side. They spent every day together, and nothing could come between them. + +The delicate jail was gone, but the friendship between these two stayed strong. They were united in their love for each other and never let anyone tear them apart! +Once upon a time, there was a tiny boy called John. He loved to search for new things. One day, he was looking for something different and exciting when he found an old, thin radio. + +John was so excited! He couldn't believe his luck. He picked up the old radio and brought it home. Later that day, he asked his dad to help him find out how to make it work. + +John's dad showed him the strange buttons on the front of the radio and explained what each one did. Then, he helped John to turn it on. Suddenly, strange noises and music filled the room. + +John was fascinated. He spent all afternoon listening to the radio and searching for new sounds. He also enjoyed singing along to the different songs. He had so much fun! + +Suddenly, it was time to go to bed. John reluctantly said goodbye to his radio and went off to dream of all the exciting new things he would search for the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a humble dragon. He lived in the forest with all the other animals. Every day he used to pass through the grassy fields, looking for new friends. + +One day he passed a little bird and asked her to come and play with him. The bird was so happy and they sang and danced together all day long. They even held hands and flew around the forest! + +The dragon felt so happy and said goodbye to the bird when the sun went down. He promised to come back the next day and play with her again. + +But the next morning, a wicked witch flew by on her broomstick and caught the bird. She took her away and the dragon was so sad. He was very scared but he mustered his courage and flew over to the witch's castle to get the bird back. + +The dragon flew in and faced the witch. She was very angry and yelled at him to leave but the dragon refused. He then fought bravely and managed to rescue the bird from the witch's grasp. + +The dragon and the bird flew away together, happy and relieved. The dragon was so proud of himself for being brave and humble enough to save the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a careless tornado. He whirled and spun all around the sky. But he was quite lonely and felt sad. + +One day he heard some encouraging words from a friendly bird. The bird said, "You don't need to feel so alone. Let's go on an adventure together!" + +The tornado became so excited that he started to twirl and spin even faster. The bird was scared but the tornado told her to do her best and he'd always be there to help. + +Together, they flew through the sky and the tornado cheered the bird on the whole way. Whenever she got scared, the tornado used encouraging words to keep her brave. + +In the end, the bird and tornado had a nice adventure and even more importantly, a new best friendship. They were never careless again. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and her little girl. Every day, the mom would raise the little girl up high into the sky and they'd look at the pretty sunset. Then, they'd come home, and the mom would make something yummy for her little girl to eat. + +The days were bright and sunny, and so was the little girl. After eating the yummy food, they'd go out to the park, and the mom would raise the little girl up on the swings and twirl her until the sun was setting. + +Then, when night was coming, the mom would take her little girl home, give her a big hug, and tuck her in bed. Even though it was dark outside, the little girl knew that the sunset was still out there, waiting for them to come and see it again tomorrow. +It was a sunny day and John wanted to do something fun. He noticed a jelly jar on the kitchen table and he decided to take it outside. + +John went outside and dropped the jelly jar on the ground. "Whoops!" He said. + +The jelly jar broke into lots of pieces on the ground and the jelly started to ooze out of the jar. John thought it looked weird, but he started to have fun. He played in the jelly, jumping around and making funny noises. + +Before long, the sun started to go down and John had to go back inside. He left the weird jelly outside, but he knew he would come back the next day to play some more. +Once upon a time, there was a smooth bear. He was very unhappy, because he couldn't escape. He had tried and tried to find his way out, but he was stuck! He had a bright idea though, and he knew that if he wrote it down, he could escape. + +He started to write. He wrote and he wrote and he wrote, until he had found a way out. He wrote about how he could escape, and he followed his plan. He was excited, and he knew it would work! + +Before he knew it, he was out of the scary place. He was so relieved and happy. He celebrated his escape by running around and making smooth shapes in the sun. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a black cat. His name was Twist. He lived underground in a dark and cozy spot. + +One day, Twist decided to play a game. He wanted to find all of his friends who also lived underground. He crept around the cave, looking for his friends. + +Suddenly, he saw something move. It was another black cat! The cat's name was Swirl. She twirled around and together they danced and twisted in the dark cave. + +Twist and Swirl had so much fun together. Soon, they had a whole group of cats who lived underground with them. They all danced and twisted in the darkness. + +Twist and Swirl were the best of friends and they enjoyed their fun time in the underground. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kitty who was very lazy. She was always laying down and didn't do very much. One cold night, her owner got her a special blanket to keep her warm. The kitty was so happy to have a cozy blanket to keep her warm. + +The kitty held the blanket close to her, and it became like a shield to protect her from the cold outside. She felt safe and happy snuggled up in her blanket. + +The kitty slept in her special blanket for many days and many nights, and it kept her safe and warm. Whenever she felt scared, she would peek out from under the blanket and know that she was been protected by her special blanket. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a generous man. He had a big red hoop that he wanted to give away. He had to decide who to give it to. + +He noticed a little girl playing in the park. She was running and laughing, so he decided to give her the hoop. + +The little girl was very happy when she got the hoop. She held it to her chest, smiling. She started spinning it around and jumped through it. She was having so much fun! + +The man smiled as he watched her. He was glad he decided to give the hoop to someone who would use it and enjoy it. +Amy was having a miserable day. Nothing seemed to make her happy. Then, her mommy had an idea. + +She said, "Let's go and get in the bathtub! It will make you feel better". Amy was excited, so she followed her mommy to the bathroom. + +The bathtub was very large and warm. Amy put some bubbles in the water, and she began to feel much happier. Not only was the water warm and the bubbles fun, but Amy liked the way she felt clean afterward. + +Amy recommended the bathtub to her friends. She said, "If you ever feel bad, get in a bath, it will make you feel better!" Her friends all thought it was a good idea. + +Amy and her friends had a lot of fun in the bathtub, and they all felt much better after their time together. Amy decided that the bathtub was the best plan when she felt miserable. +Once upon a time there was a lovely princess. She was so charming that all the other princesses wished they were like her. The princess had a special glove that made her even more special. Whenever she wore the glove, she felt so powerful and confident. + +One day, the princess decided to have a picnic with all of her friends. They had a great time playing together and eating cake. But when they were done, they started to quarrel. The princess was very angry and scolded everyone for being too noisy. + +Suddenly, the princess remembered her glove and put it on. As soon as she wore the glove, everyone suddenly stopped quarreling. Instead they all started laughing and having a wonderful time. The glove had made everyone happy again. + +From then on, the princess always wore her glove whenever she went out. Her charming glove always seemed to make everyone feel better. +Once there was a gifted boy. His name was Eric. He loved to read books. Every day he would find a special spot and sit down. His favourite place was a big, comfy chair in his bedroom. He would spend hours there reading his books. + +One day his Mommy brought him a very special book. It was bright red and shiny with pictures of animals on the cover. Eric was excited to read it so he got comfortable in his chair and opened the book. He read and read, learning new things and making funny animal sounds. + +Eric loved his new book so much. He would take it everywhere and share it with all his friends. He was so proud and happy to have a special book just for him. + +Eric often found time to sit and read in his special spot. He would imagine the animals coming to life and keep learning more and more everyday. Eric was a very gifted boy with a wonderful book. +One day, Sam saw something yellow in the garden. He wanted to take a closer look, so he got out his microscope. He was so excited! Sam put the yellow thing under the microscope and noticed it had started to change. + +He saw it had lots of tiny little legs, and he thought it must be some kind of bug. He kept watching it through the microscope, and soon he realized it was a yellow butterfly. It was so beautiful! + +The butterfly flew away and Sam felt happy that he had seen it. He was glad his microscope helped him have a close look at the butterfly, and he knew he would always remember it. + +The end! +Once, there was a huge envelope. It was such a big envelope that it could hide a child twice the size of John. John loved playing hide and seek, so he decided to take a peek at the envelope and find a place to hide in it. He quickly opened it, and to his surprise, he found a lot of colourful toys, so many he had never seen before. John couldn't believe his luck to have found this special toy chest! He quickly picked up one of the toys, a shiny yellow car, and hid inside the envelope. + +John loved hiding in his new secret hiding spot, so he played hide and seek with himself inside the envelope. He would pop out every now and then and crawl back in when it was his turn to hide. When he found himself getting tired, he'd curl up in his envelope and have a nap surrounded by the amazing toys. + +John quickly became best friends with his huge envelope and all the wonderful toys inside. Every day he would go back to the envelope and play, and soon he hardly ever wanted to leave. It was his special place and he loved it! +Tess and her mom were walking outside one day when it started to rain. Tess was scared because rain can be loud and sudden. She asked her mom, "What do people do when it rains?" Her mom said, "We can find a cave!" Tess was excited to explore. + +They followed a path until they came to a cave. Tess was amazed. The cave was harmless and dark inside, but it was still a bit scary. Mom and Tess followed the path until they came to a clearing in front of the cave. + +Mom said, "This is the perfect spot for a picnic! We can have lunch here, and stay dry." Tess was happy and their picnic was a hit! They enjoyed a delicious snack, and it was nice and dry in their cave. + +When the rain stopped, Tess was very happy to go outside, but she would never forget the fun she had in that harmless cave on a rainy day. +Once upon a time, there was a young crab. He wanted to find something fun to do. So he decided to act. He decided to tap dance. He tapped his way across the sand and people smiled when they saw him. + +Then, he found some friends. The little crabs were singing and playing. He joined them and it was great fun. He laughed and danced and sang. He even showed the friends how to do some of his fancy moves. + +Soon, it was time to go home. The young crab said goodbye to his friends and he waved as they scuttled away. He was sad to say goodbye, but he was happy he had acted out his plan and found some great friends along the way. +Once upon a time, in a far away land, there lived a little boy named Tim. He was only three years old and didn't know much about the world. + +One day, Tim went to the wheat field. He was amazed at the golden wheat swaying in the wind. He wanted to touch it, so he carefully stirred the wheat with his hands. Suddenly, he felt something unknown underneath the wheat. It felt like a rock. + +Tim carefully brushed away the wheat and lifted the rock. Underneath it was a small bag. He opened the bag, and inside he found the most beautiful gems he had ever seen. + +Tim smiled to himself, happy that his discovery was so unknown. He put the gems back in the sack and put the rock over it. From that day on, Tim visited the wheat field every day to check for more unknown treasures. +One day Timmy and his mommy went shopping. Mommy told Timmy to help her load the toilet into the car. Timmy was very excited, he had never loaded anything before. + +He climbed into the car with Mommy and they drove to the store. Mommy showed Timmy how to lift and load the toilet, it wasn't easy, but with Mommy's help, they did it. + +After they loaded the toilet, they said goodbye to the kind storekeeper and drove back home. Timmy was happy to help his mommy and he felt proud of himself too. + +Back home they unloaded the toilet and put it in the bathroom. It looked shiny and nice in its new home. Mommy thanked Timmy for his help and said he was very kind. Timmy was so happy. +Once there was a girl named Sara. She wanted to borrow something special. That's why she went to her best friend's ranch. When she arrived at the ranch, she saw lots of animals and things that were normal to see there. Her friend had some special things that Sara was allowed to borrow. She was very excited. She found one that she liked best. It was a nice orange butterfly. She thought it was so beautiful. Sara thanked her friend for letting her borrow the butterfly. She then said goodbye and went back home. +Once upon a time, three little friends went on a trip. It was sunny and they were so excited. The first friend wanted to explore, the second wanted to dig in the dirt, but the third friend was feeling a little lazy. + +The first two friends ran around, finding new and exciting adventures. But the third stayed in one spot and felt like lounging in the sun. He was so comfy, he almost fell asleep. + +The first two friends laughed and called him a lazy slug. The third friend just smiled and enjoyed the warm sunshine. + +Soon it was time to leave and go home. The first two friends were sad, but the third was excited to get back. He was ready for a nice nap. + +The three friends hugged goodbye and said their farewells. They all had a wonderful trip and learned to appreciate their lazy moments. +Once there was a naughty boy called Pete. His mom was very cross with him. She wanted to teach him a lesson. + +So she gave him a piece of paper and a pen. She said, "Pete, I want you to serve your dad for a day." Pete was not happy about this but he knew he had to do it. + +So he took the paper and pen, and he wrote down what he would do to serve his dad. He made breakfast, washed the dishes and tidied his dad's room. + +At the end of the day, Pete's dad was very proud of him. His mom was very pleased too. She hugged Pete and said "You have been very good today. Well done!" + +Pete was very proud of himself and he learned that it is nice to serve and help others. +Once upon a time there was a happy healthy pup. His name was Tommy and he loved to chew. Every day he would go for a walk and chew on all sorts of exciting things. + +One day Tommy went to the park. He saw a tall tree and wanted to climb to the top. He started to climb but suddenly he slipped! He took a deep breath and looked around. His teacher, Mrs. Brown, was standing there looking worried. + +Mrs. Brown taught Tommy at school and she was very kind. She said that it wasn’t safe for him to climb the tree. She suggested that he chew on a nice healthy snack instead. + +So Tommy decided to chew on an apple. While he was chewing, he noticed some other pupils at the park. Everyone was having fun and running around. + +Tommy was so happy to be healthy and surrounded by new friends. He finished the apple and smiled. With Mrs. Brown there to help, nothing bad had happened. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy. He wanted to go for a walk and explore. He looked for a nice path to walk on. As he walked, he wanted to observe everything he could find. He saw some tall grass, some birds and he heard some bees buzzing. + +After a while, he noticed that the path was a bit tricky and narrow. He had to take his time and be patient. He was careful as he stepped over stones and dodged big sticks. He took little steps and followed the winding path. + +The path always seemed to lead him to new exciting places. Every now and then he would stop to observe something special. He looked at some colourful flowers and some pretty trees. Before he knew it, he had been walking for a long time. + +Soon, the path led him out of the woods and back home. It was a wonderful walk and he had observed so many things! He was a bit tired but very happy. He knew that he could take the path again anytime and be patient as he walked. +One sunny day, a small boy was playing outside in the garden. He noticed a stream. The stream looked very soft and he couldn't wait to explore it. He ran up close, so he could take a closer look. + +The boy noticed some small stones on the stream's bed. He bent down, and picked up a few of them. They were all different sizes, shapes, and colors. He was so excited! + +The boy carefully put one of the stones in the stream and watched as the water carried it down. He could have watched the stream for hours, but his mom called him saying it was time to come inside. + +The boy smiled, happy that he had noticed the stream. He knew he would always remember how soft it was. +Once upon a time there was a bunny. The bunny wanted to find a friend. So he went out on a walk and asked everyone he met if they wanted to be his friend. + +The first person he met was a giraffe. He asked the giraffe if they wanted to be friends but the giraffe said no. The bunny felt sad, so he kept walking. + +Next he saw an elephant. He asked the elephant if they wanted to be his friend but the elephant said no too. He was feeling very lonely. + +Finally, he spotted a little mouse. He asked the mouse if they wanted to be friends and this time the mouse said yes! + +The bunny was so happy and the two of them laughed and played together all day. They were the best of friends and never argued or said mean things. Even when the bunny did something silly and stupid, the mouse never made fun of him. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wondered what the world was like. She was so curious and she wanted to know all the answers. + +One day she went out on a walk and saw a pillow lying on the ground. She thought it looked so soft and fluffy! She wondered what it would be like to take a nap on that pillow. She also wondered if it would make her dream bigger than her world. + +So she picked up the pillow and carried it back home. She put it on her bed and snuggled up against it. She was so confused as she didn't know why this pillow felt so strange and special. + +So she closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep. With the pillow in her arms she had the most magical dreams she ever had. + +When she awoke, she felt like a brand new person with a whole new understand of the world. She wondered if that pillow had something to do with her newfound knowledge. She decided to keep it forever! +Once upon a time, there was a hairy ear. It was soft, furry and belonged to an elephant. The elephant wanted to keep it safe so he put it in a box and took it home. When he got to his house, he carefully put the box down on the table. He opened the box and saw his hairy ear inside. He put his ear on his head and smiled - it fit perfectly! The elephant was so pleased with his unique and special ear. He was glad he had put it in the box and taken it home, so his furry ear was safe! The end. +Sam was a 3 year old boy. He was getting ready to eat some lunch. He took the plate from the kitchen and sat down on the chair. He was so excited to see what was on the plate. But when he looked, he noticed that it was only carrots. He didn't like carrots, they were so stupid. He sighed and slowly picked one up with his fingers. He put the carrot in his mouth, but he didn't like it at all. He spat it out into the plate. His mummy saw what he had done and asked him to sit until he was ready to try the carrots again. Sam was not happy. He sat and waited, but he still didn't like the carrots. Still, he had to eat them all. Finally, after a long time, he finished the plate. He was very proud of himself and his mummy was happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ellie. She loved to explore and was always curious about everything. One day, Ellie decided to go for a walk in the woods near her home. She grabbed her favourite teddy bear and set off on her adventure. + +The woods were full of wonderful things to explore and Ellie was so excited. She climbed over rocks and stuck her toes in the cold, wet stream. She even spotted a little squirrel running up and down a tree trunk! + +But then Ellie heard a big, scary growl coming from behind her and she froze. Ellie slowly turned around and saw a big, black dog standing in her path. It was growling and showing its sharp, scary teeth. Ellie was so scared that she wanted to run away, but she knew she had to stay still. + +That's when she remembered her mum's words - 'Always mind the dog and don't forget to stand still so it can smell you. Then it won't be so scary'. Ellie did as she was told and stayed still. The big, black dog really liked Ellie and came to say hello. It gave her a friendly lick on the hand, before Ellie told it 'heel!' The dog listened and stayed by her side as she made her way back home. + +Ellie had learnt her lesson - always mind the dogs, even if they're a bit scary! The end. +One day, a boy went to a village. He was weak, so he wanted to pick something to make himself stronger. He looked around and he saw a lot of fruit trees on the side of the road. He was so excited and he picked some apples. He ate a few of them and felt much stronger! Then, he decided to pick some oranges and pears. He enjoyed eating the fruits and he was very happy. + +The boy felt so strong, he thought he could even pick a pumpkin from the nearby farm! So, he went to the field and he tried to pick the biggest pumpkin. It was so huge, but he managed to pick it up! He was very pleased with himself. + +The boy went back to the village with the pumpkin. Everyone was amazed at how strong the boy had become. He was really proud of himself, and he enjoyed his new sense of strength. +Once upon a time there was an ignorant pepper. The pepper didn't have any friends and ignored the other vegetables in the garden. But then one day something amazing came! A friendly caterpillar came crawling through the garden and noticed the lonely pepper. + +The caterpillar said "Hello! I want to be your friend!" The pepper was so excited! He had made a new friend. The caterpillar taught the pepper how to play games and explore the garden. + +The pepper and the caterpillar had lots of fun together and the pepper was no longer lonely. Whenever the caterpillar wanted to play they would come find the pepper. Everywhere they went the pepper was happy. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once there was a boy called Sam who went to the park to play. It was a sunny day and he saw many interesting things like trees and birds. He spotted an insect and took out his toy gun. He wanted to shoot the insect and had lots of fun. + +But then Sam got bored. He wanted to do something new. He spotted a bee and tried to shoot it with his toy gun. But the bee flew away. Then Sam spotted a grasshopper and shot at it. The grasshopper hopped away and Sam laughed. + +The day was becoming very boring so Sam gathered up his things and went home. He had lots of fun shooting the insects and playing in the park. +Once upon a time there was a very busy bee. Every day, the bee would organize everything in her hive. She had a symbol to help her keep things neat. + +One day, the bee’s friends came to her hive. They wanted to help her organize her things. So, the bee showed them her symbol as a sign of what to do. + +The bee’s friends worked very hard and soon they had the hive neat and tidy. The bee was very happy with her friends’ help. They all hugged and celebrated their hard work. + +From that day on, the bee never had to worry about her hive being messy. She and her friends made sure to always keep it organized! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Sam. Sam had an aunt that he really loved. She was very fancy. Sam's aunt would often take him out and buy him something special. + +Sam would always love to visit his aunt's house. She had lots of fun things to do. Sam's favorite thing was to sleep in her fancy bed. Sam felt like a prince when he was in his aunt's bed. + +One night, Sam asked his aunt if he could stay the night and sleep in her fancy bed. His aunt said yes and they both got ready for bed. + +Sam snuggled into the fancy bed and was so comfortable. He soon fell asleep with a big smile on his face. + +The next morning, Sam's aunt made him a special breakfast. She was so happy that Sam had come to stay the night. + +Sam and his aunt had a wonderful time together and Sam loved sleeping in his aunt's fancy bed. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary school. Every day lots of children went to the school. They were so excited! At the school there were teachers who helped the children with their work. + +At the end of the day, when all the children had finished their work, the teacher said “Time to shut the school!†All the children got together and closed the doors, windows and shut the gates. + +When everything was shut, the teacher said, “Thank you for helping to shut the school! Now, off you go!†+ +The children waved goodbye, and ran off to their homes, ready for the next exciting school day! +Jake the puppy was patient. He wanted to surprise his mommy so he started to crawl. He crawled under the couch, around the chairs and up the stairs until he found what he was looking for. It was a big bright yellow weapon. It was so big, he had to use all his strength to carry it back down the stairs. + +He saw his mom sleeping on the couch. He slowly crawled towards her with the big, yellow weapon. He jumped up with a big happy bark and showed his mom what he had found. She was very surprised! + +His mom thanked him for the surprise and said he was a very patient puppy. She gave him a big hug and said his weapon would make a great decoration in the house. + +From then on, Jake the puppy was very proud of his weapon. Whenever he was patient, he knew he could find something special if he kept on crawling. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel named Steve. He loved playing in the forest, but one day he noticed something shiny in a tree. It was an acorn! Steve felt so excited and he tried to twist it out of the tree, but he couldn't. So, he asked his friends for help. + +The other animals in the forest all tried to twist the acorn out but they couldn't. Finally, Steve asked a small bird to help. The bird was very brave and it used its beak to twist the acorn out. + +Steve was so happy and his friends were so envious! They all wanted an acorn too. He offered to share the acorn with them, and soon the whole forest was happy. + +The moral of this story is that it is nice to share what you have. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy prince. He lived in a beautiful castle with his parents, the King and Queen. Every night the prince would write in his journal. On this night, he had a special surprise. The King and Queen had arranged a spectacular show for the prince. + +The prince was so excited to see the show begin! Acrobats tumbled and performers danced, making the prince laugh with delight. As the show went on, the prince clapped his hands and cheered. + +After the show ended, the prince could not contain his excitement. He applauded for all the performers. Everyone in the castle hall was so happy for the prince. They clapped and cheered for him too. + +The King and Queen were so proud of their son. That night, the prince wrote in his journal about how much fun he had. He thanked all the performers for making him so happy. + +The prince was grateful to have such a fun surprise. He couldn't wait to see the show again! +Once upon a time there was a plane flying in the sky. It was very silly looking and was going on a long journey. The pilot wanted the plane to go faster, so he decided to do something special. + +He took out a sign from the plane and waved it around. Suddenly, the plane started going faster. The plane left the clouds and went higher and higher. As the plane went faster, it started to spin around in circles. + +The pilot was so happy with the sign, he just kept waving it around. He kept spinning the plane until it finally flew back home. When the plane landed, the pilot was very tired but he was also very happy! Everyone in the plane was very impressed and they all said that it was the silliest and most exciting plane ride they had ever taken. +One day there was a girl named Sarah. She was very young, only three years old. She was playing in her room when she noticed something interesting. It was a radio. + +The radio was big and wide. It was also very colourful. Sarah was very excited to see it and she wanted to touch it. She stood on a chair and stretched her arms out to reach the radio. + +Sarah touched the radio and it suddenly started to play music. Sarah was so surprised. She started to dance to the music and laugh. She was having so much fun. + +When the music had finished playing Sarah noticed something else. It was a voice coming out of the radio. It was the voice of a man talking. She listened carefully and tried to understand what he was saying. + +After a while Sarah got a bit bored of listening to the man's voice and so she got back into bed. Sarah had an amazing day playing with the radio. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was 3 years old and loved to learn new things. One day, Tom wanted to learn about animals so he went to his dad and asked a question. + +His dad smiled and said, “That’s a great question! I will introduce you to animals.†His dad took him to the zoo and they looked at all the different animals. They saw tigers, zebras, monkeys and more. + +Tom was so happy that he had seen so many different animals. He asked his dad, “Do all animals look perfect?†His dad smiled and said, “Yes, animals look perfect just the way they are.†+ +Tom was so happy and excited to learn more about animals. He thanked his dad for introducing him to all the animals at the zoo. Tom was very happy and excited about his new adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a bed. It was a very pretty bed. It was so pretty that it could mail itself to other people. So one day, the bed decided to mail itself to a different home. + +After a few days, it arrived at the other home. It was a very cozy home, and the bed fit in perfectly! The boy who lived there was so excited when he saw the pretty bed. He quickly ran over and hugged it. + +The boy now loved to sleep in his new bed. Every night, he snuggled up in his covers and had the best sleep ever! + +So, even though it wasn't easy, the bed had successfully mailed itself to a new home. And it had found a little boy who loved to sleep in it! +Once upon a time there was a strong Superhero. He always helped people and made sure they were happy. + +One day, Superhero saw that someone was in need of help. He offered his help and the person was very grateful. + +The person told Superhero that he was feeling very worried. Superhero offered to help him feel better. + +So Superhero and the person spent the day together. Superhero showed the person fun games and nifty tricks. He also offered encouraging words to make the person feel better. + +By the end of the day, the person was feeling strong and positive. They thanked Superhero for his help and went off feeling much better. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. The boy was very curious and he wanted to explore. So he went to a big place and there he found paint. The paint was very interesting. He couldn't wait to touch it. So he got close and took some in his hand. + +He started to paint and it was so fun. He painted a picture of a tree with leaves and it was beautiful. He was so happy that he decided to keep painting. He painted animals and houses and soon, the entire place was filled with his colorful and interesting paint. + +When his mom arrived, she was surprised to see the beautiful paintings. She praised him for such a wonderful job and then they went home. The boy was very happy that he had created something so interesting and now he wanted to do it all the time. +Once upon a time there was a rich man. He loved to make cartoons. The cartoons were funny and creative, and made people laugh. People came from all over to see the man's cartoons. He was very happy and enjoyed making them. + +One day, he made a special cartoon for the people. It had lots of colors and all the characters were happy. Everyone clapped and smiled when they saw it. He made more and more cartoons and soon, they were all over the world. + +Everywhere the man went, people recognized him. They would thank him for the cartoons. Everyone knew him and his work. He was very proud of himself. + +Finally, his cartoons were so popular that he became even richer. But he still kept making cartoons because he liked to give joy to everyone. + +The end. +Once, there was a little boy who loved splashy days. On a sunny day, he climbed onto the bus with a big smile on his face, wondering what adventures he might find. + +The bus was smooth and quiet. It felt cozy inside, like being in a big hug. When the boy looked out the window, he saw blue skies and sunshine, and he smiled even bigger. + +The bus took the boy to a big body of water. His eyes widened and he couldn't help but get excited. He stepped out of the bus and immediately ran to the edge of the water. + +He squealed as he jumped into the water, feeling the cool, smooth water beneath him. He laughed as he swam and splashed around. He couldn't believe that he was having so much fun. + +When he was done, the boy hopped out of the water, feeling so happy. He got back on the bus and went home, feeling refreshed and satisfied. It was the perfect splashy day. +There was a little boy who loved hockey. He was only three years old, but he had a big dream. He wanted to repair a hockey stick! + +So every day, he worked hard. He collected sticks, tools, and anything else he needed. Then he put them all together. + +At first, it was difficult for the little boy. He didn't understand how things worked. But eventually, he figured it out. He repaired his first hockey stick! + +The little boy was so excited! He grabbed the stick, ran out of the house, and started playing with his friends. They had a lively game of hockey in the backyard. + +The little boy was proud of himself. He had repaired his first hockey stick. It was a big accomplishment for someone so young. He vowed that he would keep on repairing hockey sticks and playing hockey for years to come. +One day, Sarah found something red in the forest. It was a special escape machine that could record her adventures! She was so excited and so patted it with her hands. Sarah pressed the red button and the escape machine made a loud noise. Suddenly, Sarah found herself far away in a bright and colorful place. She quickly ran around with the escape machine, recording all the fun things she saw. After many wonderful minutes, Sarah realized it was time to go. She pressed the red button one last time and she was back in the forest where she started. +Once upon a time there was a sweet baby. She had big brown eyes and soft pink toes. She loved to admire everything around her. One day she saw a kind lady with a huge heart. + +The baby smiled and admired the compassionate woman. She waved her tiny hands and the lady waved back. The lady bent down so her face was at the same level as the baby's. She brushed the baby's toes and said a gentle hello. + +The baby was so excited that she started hopping up and down. She was so happy to meet the kind lady. The lady hugged the baby and stroked her head. + +The baby admired the lady with all of her heart. She was so happy to see the compassionate woman. She thanked her with her sparkling eyes and a big smile. +Once upon a time there was a bright blue ball that loved to roll. Every day it would roll and roll until one day it reached the shore. That shore was cold and dark with no one around. Everything seemed so dead there. + +The blue ball was scared and wanted to go back, but it couldn't figure out how. Suddenly, it heard a voice in the distance. It was a strange voice and it said "Roll, my little friend, roll!" + +So, the blue ball rolled and rolled along the shore until it felt something strange. It looked down and saw a little robot rolling along with it. The robot had big blue eyes filled with excitement. + +The blue ball and the robot rolled together until they reached the end of the shore. Then, the blue ball looked up and saw the sun shining down on it. Suddenly, it felt warm and happy again. It and the robot rolled back home together, never to be lost again. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, a boy and a girl. They loved to wander together through the woods around their house. It was always such a fun adventure, filled with color and joy. + +The girl made a promise that they would go on a special trip one day to see the bright stars. The little boy was so excited! He counted down the days until the night of their journey arrived. + +At last the night was here. The young friends grabbed warm blankets and food and went out into the night. And there they saw the most amazing sight. The stars were so very bright. They sparkled like diamonds in the sky. + +The children made a wish and laughed and smiled. They held hands and were filled with so much happiness. It was a night to never forget. +Once there was a mom and a dad, and they had a three year old child. One day, the child's mom and dad said, "Let's go for a ride! We'll take the subway!" + +The child and their family climbed up the steps and into the subway. The child looked out the window as the subway zipped around the track. The child was excited and laughed as the subway went faster and faster. + +But then the subway stopped. The child looked out the window and saw a lot more people waiting to get on. The subway was heavy with people! But the train still zipped along the tracks. + +Finally the train arrived at the station. The family got off and walked to their destination. Even though the subway was heavy at times, the child had fun taking a ride on the subway. +Once there was a strong boy named Joe. He had a note that he wanted to match to something special. Joe looked all around his house. He looked at the walls and the floors. But he didn't find a match. So Joe went outside. + +He walked around the garden and he looked up at the sky. He still didn't find a match. Then he saw a yellow flower. He put his note next to the flower. They matched perfectly! Joe was very happy. + +He went back inside his house and looked at the wall. He put the flower next to the wall and it matched again. Joe smiled the whole day. He was so proud of his match. +One day, a little girl found a brilliant candle. She thought it was so special that she wanted to find something to match it. She looked far and wide, and finally found a shiny box that was the perfect colour. + +The little girl was so excited! She took the box, and the candle, and she ran to the playground. She tried to find a place to put them, but it was too windy. So she found a tree with deep roots and she placed the box underneath it. + +Then, she carefully put the candle on top of the box. She wanted it to stay for long so that everybody could see it. She was so proud of the candle and the box. The light from the candle was so brilliant that it could light up the playground even when it was dark outside. + +Finally, the little girl showed everyone her special match of the brilliant candle and the shiny box. Everyone admired it and every time the little girl came to the playground she was reminded of her special match. +Once upon a time there was a mom and a dad and they went to the beach. They were careful when they went so they brought a hat and some sunglasses. When they got there, they saw a beautiful sunset. It was very orange and it lit up the sky. + +The mom and dad found a spot to sit and enjoy the sunset. They watched as the colours changed and the sun went down. As the sky got darker, it started to get cold. They felt the wind freeze on their skin. + +When it was time to go home, the mom and dad wrapped up warm and headed home. They looked back one more time and saw the sunset in the sky. It was the most beautiful thing ever. They were very careful and enjoyed their time at the beach. +Once upon a time there were two little kids. They were twins, both very smart and cunning! They liked to play together, running around and laughing. One day, they decided to try something new. They asked their mom if they could go on an adventure. + +"Well, if you promise to be careful and not wander too far, then yes, you can go on an adventure," said their mom. + +The twins were very excited. They put on their shoes and ran outside to explore the world around them. They found a beautiful meadow with flowers and birds. They saw a butterfly and a bee buzzing around. The twins ran across the meadow and laughed together. + +Suddenly, they noticed a small pond. The water was clear and they could see a fish swimming around. The twins wanted to explore more, but they were scared to go too close to the edge. + +"Please help us," they begged their mom. + +Their mom smiled and gently guided the twins closer to the pond. She showed them how to cast a line in the water and the twins combined their intelligent minds and soon caught a fish. + +The twins smiled together in amazement. They thanked their mom and hugged her tightly. + +"Let's go fishing again soon," they said. + +And they lived happily ever after. +Tommy was very eager to see the beach. His mom took him there and he was so excited. He ran out of the car and pulled his mom's hand as he raced towards the waves. + +But then he saw a strange man. He was tall and dressed in a blue shirt and shorts. Tommy tugged on his mom's hand and he didn't know why the stranger made him so scared. + +His mom calmly told him to stay close. He held her hand tightly and watched as the stranger walked down the beach. After a few minutes, the stranger walked away and Tommy was so relieved. + +Tommy was eager to keep exploring the beach. He and his mom picked shells and watched as the waves glided onto the sand. Tommy pulled his mom towards the playground and they had so much fun. + +At the end of the day, Tommy was tired but happy. They went back home and Tommy was already looking forward to his next visit to the beach. +One day, a 3-year-old little girl was sitting in her room, feeling sad and distant. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise outside. It sounded like something was tearing. She was scared and started to cry. +