diff --git "a/TinyStories_328.txt" "b/TinyStories_328.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_328.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +Then, a big wind came. It blew through the window and made the towers shake. Ben and Lily looked up and saw their towers wobble. They were scared. + +"Oh no! The wind will knock down our towers!" Ben said. + +"Quick! Let's measure them before they fall!" Lily said. + +They ran to their towers and took a ruler. They tried to measure how high their towers were. They counted the inches on the ruler. + +"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve!" Ben said. + +"Mine is twelve inches too!" Lily said. + +They looked at each other and frowned. Their towers were the same height. They did not know who won. + +"Who has the tallest tower, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe we both win?" Ben said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They did not care about winning anymore. They were happy to play together. + +But then, the wind blew harder. It pushed their towers over. The blocks fell to the floor with a loud crash. + +"Oops!" Ben and Lily said. + +They laughed and picked up the blocks. They decided to build something else. They did not want to be competitive anymore. They wanted to have fun. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and find worms and bugs. They also liked to eat carrots from the big basket that their mom gave them. Carrots were crunchy and sweet and good for their eyes. + +One day, they found something strange in the dirt. It was hard and round and had a lot of holes. Ben picked it up and looked at it. He thought it was a ball. He wanted to play with it. He said to Lily, "Look, I found a ball! Let's throw it and catch it!" + +Lily looked at the thing in Ben's hand. She did not think it was a ball. She thought it was something old and dirty and maybe dangerous. She said to Ben, "No, that's not a ball. That's an ancient thing. Mom said we should not touch ancient things. They can hurt us. Put it back in the dirt!" + +But Ben did not listen to Lily. He thought she was silly and scared. He wanted to have fun. He said to Lily, "You are a baby. You don't know anything. This is a ball and I will throw it. Watch me!" + +He threw the thing as hard as he could. It flew in the air and made a loud noise. It was not a ball. It was a grenade. It exploded and made a big fire. Ben and Lily screamed and ran away. The fire burned the garden and the carrots and the house. Mom and dad came out and saw the fire. They were very angry and sad. They hugged Ben and Lily and took them to the hospital. Ben and Lily were hurt and sorry. They wished they had listened to Lily. They wished they had not thrown the ancient thing. They wished they had eaten the carrots instead. +Lily and Tom liked to play in the swamp near their house. They liked to see the frogs, the bugs and the mud. But they did not like the big snake that lived in the swamp. The snake was mean and scary. It hissed and snapped at them when they got too close. + +One day, Lily had an idea. She said to Tom, "Let's make a fake snake and set it in the swamp. Maybe the real snake will think it is another snake and go away." Tom liked the idea. They found some sticks, some leaves and some vines. They made a long, thin snake with a big head and a forked tongue. They painted it with mud and berries to make it look real. + +They carried the fake snake to the swamp and set it on a log. They hid behind a bush and waited. Soon, they saw the real snake slither out of the water. It saw the fake snake and stopped. It looked at it with its small, black eyes. It flicked its tongue and coiled its body. It was ready to fight. + +But the fake snake did not move. It did not hiss. It did not snap. It just lay on the log. The real snake was confused. It moved closer and closer to the fake snake. It tried to bite it, but it only got a mouthful of sticks and leaves. It spat them out and hissed. It realized it had been tricked. + +The real snake was angry and ashamed. It turned around and slithered away. It did not want to stay in the swamp with a fake snake. It wanted to find a new home. Lily and Tom cheered. They had fooled the snake and saved the swamp. They hugged each other and ran back to their house. They were happy and proud. They had had a great adventure. +Sara loved her pink bathrobe. It was soft and warm and had a hood with bunny ears. She wore it every morning and night. But one day, something strange happened. She put on her bathrobe after her bath, but it was too big for her. It hung down to her feet and the sleeves covered her hands. She looked in the mirror and saw that she was very small. She had shrunk! + +She was frightened and ran to her mom. "Mom, mom, look at me!" she cried. "What happened to me? Why did I shrink?" + +Her mom looked at her and smiled. She hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Sara. You didn't shrink. Your bathrobe did. It was in the dryer too long and it got smaller. See, it has a tag that says 'do not tumble dry'. That means you have to hang it up to dry, not put it in the machine." + +Sara felt relieved and laughed. She said, "Oh, I see. I'm sorry, mom. I didn't know that. Can we get a new bathrobe?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, sweetie. We can go to the store tomorrow and find a new one. But for now, let's find you something else to wear. How about your pajamas with the stars?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, please. I like those. Thank you, mom. You're the best." + +Her mom said, "You're welcome, Sara. You're the best, too. Now, let's go to bed. Good night, my little star." + +Sara said, "Good night, mom. I love you." + +They hugged and kissed and went to bed. Sara was happy and cozy in her pajamas. She forgot about her shrunken bathrobe and dreamed of bunnies and stars. +Anna liked to play in the attic. It was a big and dark place with many old things. She could find toys, books, clothes and more. Sometimes she pretended to be a princess, a pirate or a detective. + +One day, she found a big box with a red ribbon. She opened it and saw a tea set. It had cups, plates, spoons and a pot. They were all shiny and pretty. Anna smiled and decided to have a tea party. + +She set the tea set on a small table. She invited her teddy bear, her doll and her cat to join her. She poured some water from the pot and gave them each a cup. She said, "Hello, my friends. Welcome to my tea party. Do you like the tea set? It is very special. It was a gift from my grandma. She said it was her favorite when she was a little girl." + +The teddy bear, the doll and the cat nodded and smiled. They liked the tea set too. They sipped the water and pretended it was tea. They talked about many things. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Anna heard her mom calling her. She said, "Anna, it's time to come down. Lunch is ready." Anna said, "Okay, mom. I'm coming." She turned to her friends and said, "I have to go now. Thank you for coming to my tea party. I hope you had a good time. I will see you later." She gave them each a hug and a kiss. She packed the tea set back in the box and tied the ribbon. She put the box in a safe place. She said, "Bye, tea set. I love you. You are not a regular tea set. You are a magic tea set." She ran down the stairs and joined her mom for lunch. +Tom and Lily were going to the zoo with their mum. They were very happy and excited. They put on their hats and coats and went outside. Mum called a taxi to take them to the zoo. + +"Look, the taxi is here!" Tom said, pointing at the yellow car. He ran to the door and opened it. Lily followed him and climbed in. Mum got in too and told the driver where to go. + +The taxi drove fast and passed many buildings and trees and people. Tom and Lily looked out of the window and saw many things. They saw a big red bus, a blue bike, a green park, a brown dog, and a pink balloon. + +"Wow, so many colours!" Lily said. + +"Yes, and so many noises!" Tom said. He heard a horn, a bell, a siren, and a bird. + +The taxi stopped at a traffic light. The driver turned around and smiled at Tom and Lily. He was a jolly man with a big beard and a hat. + +"Are you having fun, kids?" he asked. + +"Yes, we are!" Tom and Lily said. + +"Where are you going?" he asked. + +"To the zoo!" they said. + +"Ah, the zoo! That's a great place to go. Do you know what animals you will see there?" he asked. + +Tom and Lily thought for a moment. They knew some animals, but not all of them. + +"We will see lions and monkeys and elephants and penguins and..." Tom started. + +"And giraffes and bears and snakes and flamingos and..." Lily continued. + +The driver laughed and nodded. He liked animals too. + +"You are very smart, kids. You know a lot of animals. I'm sure you will enjoy the zoo very much. But remember, don't squeeze the animals, okay? They don't like that. Just look at them and learn about them and be nice to them, okay?" he said. + +"Okay!" Tom and Lily said. They understood that squeezing the animals was not good. They wanted to be kind to the animals and make friends with them. + +The taxi arrived at the zoo. The driver helped Mum with the bags and gave Tom and Lily a high five. + +"Have a wonderful day at the zoo, kids. And thank you for being such jolly passengers. Bye bye!" he said. + +"Bye bye, thank you!" Tom and Lily said. They waved at the driver and followed Mum to the entrance. They were ready to see the animals and have fun. They were very happy and excited. +Sara is a generous girl. She likes to share her toys and snacks with her friends. She also likes to give gifts to make them happy. Today is her birthday. She is having a party at her house. + +She invites Tom, Lily, Ben and Mia to her party. They come with balloons, cards and presents. Sara is very excited. She hugs them and says thank you. She gives them each a party hat and a whistle. They blow the whistles and make loud noises. + +Sara's mom brings a big cake with candles. She helps Sara cut the cake and give a piece to each friend. They eat the cake and say yum. Sara's dad brings a piñata. He hangs it from a tree and gives Sara a stick. She hits the piñata and it breaks. Candy falls out. Sara and her friends run and pick up the candy. They share and trade the candy. + +Sara is very happy. She has a lot of fun with her friends. She gives them each a hug and a thank you card. They give her a hug and a thank you card too. They say happy birthday and goodbye. Sara waves and smiles. She is a generous girl. She has a great party. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But then, Lily saw a big thing on the shelf. It was dark and scary. It had long arms and legs and a big head with sharp teeth. + +"What is that?" Lily asked Tom, pointing at the thing. + +Tom looked at the thing and felt afraid. He did not know what it was. He thought it might be a monster. + +"I don't know," he said. "Maybe it is a bad thing. Maybe it wants to eat us." + +Lily and Tom ran to the sofa and hid behind the cushions. They hugged each other and started to cry. They hoped the thing would not see them or hear them. + +"Mommy! Daddy! Help!" they shouted. + +Mommy and Daddy heard their cries and came to the living room. They saw Lily and Tom behind the sofa and the thing on the shelf. + +"What's wrong, my darlings?" Mommy asked. + +"There is a bad thing up there!" Lily said, pointing at the thing. "It is dark and scary! It has sharp teeth!" + +Mommy and Daddy looked at the thing and smiled. They knew what it was. It was not a bad thing. It was not a monster. It was a toy. + +"That is not a bad thing, sweeties," Daddy said. "That is a toy. It is a dinosaur. It does not want to eat you. It wants to play with you." + +He took the thing from the shelf and showed it to Lily and Tom. He made it roar and move its arms and legs. + +"See? It is a friendly dinosaur. It is soft and cuddly. Do you want to touch it?" he asked. + +Lily and Tom looked at the thing and saw that it was not so dark and scary. It was colorful and fuzzy. It had a smile on its face. They stopped crying and came out from behind the sofa. They touched the thing and felt that it was not sharp or hard. It was warm and gentle. + +"It is a nice thing," Lily said. + +"It is a fun thing," Tom said. + +They took the thing from Daddy and hugged it. They thanked Mommy and Daddy for showing them the thing. They played with the thing and their other toys. They were happy and brave. They did not cry anymore. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in the living room. One day, they see their dad's wallet on the table. It is big and brown and has a lot of things inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom says. He picks up the wallet and opens it. He sees some paper and some shiny things. He thinks they are pretty. + +"Let me see!" Sam says. He tries to grab the wallet from Tom. But Tom does not want to share. He holds the wallet tight and says "No, it is mine!" + +They start to pull and push each other. The wallet is heavy and hard to hold. They make a lot of noise and mess. Their mom hears them and comes to the living room. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. She sees the wallet and the toys on the floor. She is not happy. She stands in front of them and says "This is not your wallet. This is dad's wallet. You should not take it without asking. You could lose it or break it. And you should not fight with each other. You are brothers. You should share and be nice." + +She takes the wallet from them and puts it back on the table. She tells them to pick up their toys and say sorry to each other. Tom and Sam feel bad. They do what their mom says. They hug each other and say "I'm sorry." + +They learn their lesson. They do not touch dad's wallet again. They play with their toys and have fun. They are good brothers. +Ben and Lily liked to play with blocks. They liked to design houses with the blocks. They made big houses, small houses, round houses, and square houses. They had fun with the blocks. + +One day, Ben and Lily decided to design a silly house. They used all the blocks they had. They made the house very tall and very wide. They put blocks on the roof, on the windows, and on the door. They put blocks in different colors and shapes. They laughed at their silly house. + +But then, the wind blew hard. The wind made the blocks fall down. The silly house crashed to the ground. Ben and Lily were sad. They lost all their blocks. They cried. + +"Ben, Lily, what happened?" Mom asked. She saw the mess of blocks. + +"Mom, we made a silly house. But the wind blew it down. Now we have no blocks," Ben said. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We were having fun. But we did not think. We made the house too big and too weak," Lily said. + +Mom hugged Ben and Lily. She said, "It's okay, my loves. I'm glad you were having fun. But you also need to be careful. When you design something, you need to think about how it will work. You need to make it strong and stable. You need to use the blocks wisely. Then you can have fun and be safe." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "Thank you, Mom. We understand. We will be more careful next time. We will design better houses." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's good, my loves. Now, let's clean up the blocks. And then we can have some cookies." + +Ben and Lily smiled. They said, "Okay, Mom. We love you." + +They cleaned up the blocks. They had some cookies. They learned a lesson. They still liked to design houses. But they also liked to design smart houses. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they fight over the toys. Mom and Dad tell them to share and be nice, but they do not listen. + +One day, Tom and Sam find a hanger in the closet. It is dry and shiny. They both want to play with it. They think it is a sword or a hook or a snake. They grab the hanger and pull it hard. They yell and scream. + +"Give me the hanger!" Tom says. + +"No, it is mine!" Sam says. + +They fight and fight. They do not see that the hanger is bending and breaking. They do not hear Mom coming up the stairs. + +Mom opens the door and sees Tom and Sam fighting with the hanger. She is angry and sad. She takes the hanger away from them. It is broken and twisted. She shows them the hanger and says: + +"Look what you did! You broke the hanger! It was not a toy! It was for your clothes! Now you have no hanger and no toys! You have to go to bed early and say sorry to each other!" + +Tom and Sam feel bad. They look at the hanger and then at each other. They say sorry and hug. They go to bed early and promise to share and be nice. They learn their lesson. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the soil and find worms and stones. They had a bucket and a shovel each. + +"Look, I found a big worm!" Tom said, holding up his shovel. + +"Wow, that's a big one!" Lily said. "Can I see?" + +Tom nodded and gave her his shovel. Lily looked at the worm and smiled. + +"Let's put it in the bucket with the others," she said. + +But Tom disagreed. He wanted to keep the worm for himself. + +"No, it's mine!" he said, snatching the shovel back. "I found it, so it's mine!" + +Lily was sad and angry. She thought Tom was being mean. + +"That's not fair!" she said. "We should share the worms. They are not toys, they are living things. They need soil and water and air." + +Tom didn't care. He liked the worm and he didn't want to share it. + +"Go find your own worm!" he said, turning away from Lily. + +Lily felt tears in her eyes. She didn't want to play with Tom anymore. She looked around and saw an old lady sitting on a bench nearby. The old lady had a kind face and a big hat. She was reading a book. + +Lily walked over to the old lady and said hello. + +"Hello, dear," the old lady said. "What's your name?" + +"I'm Lily," Lily said. "What's your name?" + +"I'm Mrs. Brown," the old lady said. "Do you like to read?" + +Lily nodded. She liked to look at books with pictures and words. + +"Would you like to read with me?" Mrs. Brown asked, holding out her book. + +Lily smiled and nodded. She sat next to Mrs. Brown and looked at the book. It was a book about animals and plants. Lily liked animals and plants. + +They read the book together and talked about the pictures. Lily forgot about Tom and the worm. She was happy with Mrs. Brown. They agreed on many things. +Tommy was a boy who liked to dream. He dreamed of being a superhero, a pirate, a king, and many other things. He had a lot of toys that he used to play with his dreams. He had cars, planes, swords, crowns, and more. + +But Tommy was not a good boy. He never shared his toys with his friends. He never cleaned his room. He never listened to his mom and dad. He always said, "These are my toys, and I can do what I want with them!" + +One night, Tommy had a bad dream. He dreamed that a big monster came to his room and took all his toys away. The monster said, "You are a selfish boy, and you don't deserve these toys. I will take them to my cave and make them into junk. You will never see them again!" + +Tommy woke up and cried. He looked around his room and saw that his toys were still there. But they looked dirty, broken, and old. He realized that he had not taken care of them. He felt miserable and sorry. + +He ran to his mom and dad and hugged them. He said, "I'm sorry, mom and dad. I had a bad dream. I was a selfish boy, and I didn't share or clean or listen. I don't want to lose my toys. I want to be a good boy." + +His mom and dad smiled and kissed him. They said, "We're glad you learned your lesson, Tommy. It's good to dream, but it's also good to be kind, tidy, and obedient. We love you, and we're proud of you." + +Tommy felt happy and grateful. He decided to share his toys with his friends, to clean his room, and to listen to his mom and dad. He still dreamed of being a superhero, a pirate, a king, and many other things. But he also dreamed of being a good boy. +Tim and his dog Rex love to play in the snow. They run and jump and make snowballs. Rex is a loyal dog. He always follows Tim and helps him when he is in trouble. + +One day, Tim and Rex find a big hill of snow. They want to slide down the hill. Tim makes a sled out of a cardboard box. He puts Rex inside the box and holds the rope. "Are you ready, Rex?" he asks. Rex barks and wags his tail. He is ready. + +Tim and Rex slide down the hill very fast. They feel the wind and the snow on their faces. They laugh and bark. They have so much fun. But then, they see a big rock at the bottom of the hill. They are going to crash. Tim tries to stop the sled, but it is too late. + +Tim and Rex hit the rock and fly out of the box. They land on the soft snow. They are not hurt, but they are scared. They look at each other and hug. They are glad they are okay. + +They get up and look at the hill. They see their prints on the snow. They see the box and the rope and the rock. They see their adventure. They smile and wag their tails. They are proud of themselves. They are brave. They are friends. +Sara and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to build forts with pillows and blankets. They used the big rug as the floor of their fort. It was soft and cozy. + +But their mom was not happy. She said the rug was new and expensive. She did not want them to mess it up. She told them to play somewhere else. She said she would prevent them from playing with the rug if they did not listen. + +Sara and Ben did not want to stop. They thought their mom was being tough. They said they would be careful with the rug. They said they would not spill anything or tear anything. They said they would clean up when they were done. + +But they did not keep their promise. They brought juice and cookies to their fort. They spilled some juice on the rug. They left some crumbs on the rug. They did not notice the stain or the ants. + +Their mom came back to check on them. She saw the mess on the rug. She was very angry. She said they were naughty and careless. She said they had to clean up the rug and apologize. She said they could not play with the rug anymore. + +Sara and Ben felt sorry. They wished they had listened to their mom. They learned their lesson. They said they would never play with the rug again. They said they would respect their mom's things. They said they loved their mom. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play at the beach. They build sand castles and look for shells. They also like to swim in the ocean. The ocean is warm and blue. + +One day, they see a big boat on the water. It has many boxes on it. Anna and Ben wonder what is in the boxes. + +"Maybe they are toys," Anna says. + +"Maybe they are books," Ben says. + +They want to see the boxes. They swim closer to the boat. They see a man on the boat. He is wearing a hat and a jacket. He is holding a rope. + +"Hello," Anna and Ben say. + +"Hello," the man says. "What are you doing here?" + +"We are swimming," Anna and Ben say. + +"Do you like the ocean?" the man asks. + +"Yes, we do," Anna and Ben say. + +"That's good. I like the ocean too. I work on this boat. I store things on it. I take them from one place to another," the man says. + +"What kind of things?" Anna and Ben ask. + +"Different things. Some are food, some are clothes, some are tools. Sometimes I store things for other people. Sometimes I store things for myself," the man says. + +"Can we see the things?" Anna and Ben ask. + +"Sorry, you can't. They are locked in the boxes. You need a key to open them. And you need to be careful. Some things are heavy, some things are sharp, some things are fragile. You don't want to hurt yourself or break anything," the man says. + +"Oh, we understand," Anna and Ben say. + +"Maybe you can come back another day. I will show you some things that are safe and fun. But now you should go back to the beach. It is getting late. Your mom and dad might be worried," the man says. + +"Okay, thank you," Anna and Ben say. + +They wave goodbye to the man. They swim back to the beach. They tell their mom and dad about the boat and the man. They say they want to see him again. They hope he will store some nice things for them. +Lily and Ben were adventurous kids. They liked to explore new places and have fun. One day, they found an old car in the garage. It was dusty and rusty, but they wanted to try it. + +They climbed inside the car and pretended to drive. They turned the wheel, pushed the pedals, and made engine noises. They had a lot of fun, but they also wanted to make the car move for real. + +They looked around the garage and saw a can with a red label. It said "fuel". They did not know what fuel was, but they thought it might help the car. They opened the can and poured some fuel into the car's tank. Then they got back inside the car and turned the key. + +The car started with a loud roar. It made a lot of smoke and noise. Lily and Ben were scared and excited. They wanted to go on a ride, but they did not know how to control the car. The car moved forward and crashed into a wall. The wall broke and the car stopped. + +Lily and Ben were not hurt, but they were very sorry. They heard their dad shout from the house. He was angry and worried. He ran to the garage and saw the mess. He asked them what they had done and why they had used the fuel. + +Lily and Ben did not know how to explain. They said they were sorry and that they just wanted to have fun. They said they were adventurous and curious. They said they did not mean to break the wall and the car. + +Their dad was still angry, but he was also glad that they were safe. He hugged them and told them that he loved them. He also told them that they should never play with fuel or cars again. He said that fuel was dangerous and that cars were not toys. He said that they could be adventurous in other ways, but they had to be careful and listen to him. + +Lily and Ben nodded and said they understood. They said they loved him too. They helped him clean up the garage and fix the wall. They learned their lesson and never played with fuel or cars again. They still had fun, but they were more responsible and respectful. +Poppy is a black cat who likes to listen to sounds. She listens to the birds, the cars, the wind and the rain. She listens to her human, who calls her name and gives her food. She listens to her toys, who squeak and rattle when she plays with them. + +One day, Poppy hears a new sound. It is loud and scary. It sounds like a big bang. Poppy does not like the sound. She runs and hides under the bed. She does not want to listen to the sound anymore. + +Her human comes and looks for her. He says, "Poppy, where are you? Don't be afraid. It is only fireworks. They are pretty and colorful. They make noise, but they do not hurt you. Come and see." + +Poppy peeks out from under the bed. She sees her human holding a small box. He opens the box and shows her a sparkler. It is shiny and bright. It makes a soft hissing sound. Poppy is curious. She comes out from under the bed and sniffs the sparkler. It tickles her nose. + +Her human says, "Good girl, Poppy. You are brave. Do you want to watch the fireworks with me? They are not so bad. They are like big sparklers in the sky. They are beautiful." + +Poppy nods. She follows her human to the window. She sees the fireworks. They are red, blue, green and yellow. They make shapes like stars, flowers and hearts. They make loud noises, but Poppy does not mind. She listens to her human, who tells her what they are. She listens to the fireworks, who tell her a story. She listens to her heart, who tells her she is happy. +Tom loves reindeer. He has many books and toys about them. He wants to see them for real. He asks his mom and dad to take him to the zoo. They say yes and they go in the car. + +At the zoo, Tom is very happy. He sees many animals, but he looks for the reindeer. He finds them in a big pen. They have brown fur and big horns. They eat grass and hay. Tom thinks they are beautiful. + +Tom wants to test the reindeer. He wants to know if they are friendly. He asks his mom and dad if he can feed them. They say yes and they buy some carrots. Tom holds a carrot in his hand and walks to the pen. He is enthusiastic. + +One of the reindeer sees Tom and his carrot. It walks to him and sniffs his hand. It likes the carrot and takes a bite. It makes a soft sound. Tom smiles and pets its nose. He thinks it is soft and warm. He gives it another carrot. + +The reindeer likes Tom and his carrots. It stays with him and lets him pet it. Tom is very happy. He thinks he made a new friend. He tells his mom and dad that he loves reindeer. They hug him and say they are proud of him. They take a picture of him and the reindeer. Tom thinks it is the best day ever. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play on the farm. They loved to see the animals, especially the chickens. The chickens were soft and fluffy and made funny noises. + +One day, Tom and Lily decided to complete a puzzle of a chicken. They found a big box with many pieces and dumped them on the floor. They tried to fit the pieces together, but it was hard. They asked the farmer for help, but he was busy. + +"Let's go and see the real chickens," Tom said. "Maybe they can help us." + +"Okay," Lily said. "But we have to be compassionate. We can't scare them or hurt them." + +They ran to the chicken coop and opened the door. The chickens were clucking and pecking. Tom and Lily smiled and reached out to touch them. + +But the chickens did not like that. They were afraid and angry. They flapped their wings and scratched their claws. They pecked at Tom and Lily's hands and faces. They made loud noises and chased them out of the coop. + +Tom and Lily cried and ran back to the house. They had many cuts and bruises. They dropped the puzzle pieces on the way. The farmer saw them and was mad. + +"What did you do to my chickens?" he yelled. "You scared them and made them angry. You are not compassionate. You are naughty. You can't play on the farm anymore. Go home and don't come back." + +Tom and Lily were sad and sorry. They wished they had completed the puzzle instead of bothering the chickens. They learned their lesson the hard way. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look at the sky and see the clouds. They saw many shapes in the clouds. They saw a bird, a fish, a star and a hat. + +"Look, Lily, there is a wise owl in the clouds!" Ben said. He pointed to a cloud that looked like an owl with big eyes and a beak. + +"Wow, Ben, you are right! The owl is very wise. Maybe he knows many things," Lily said. She wondered what the owl could tell them. + +They decided to search for the owl in the clouds. They ran across the grass and followed the cloud. They hoped the owl would talk to them and share his wisdom. + +But the cloud moved very fast and changed its shape. Soon, the owl was gone. Lily and Ben felt sad. They stopped running and looked at the sky. + +"Where did the owl go, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe he flew away to another place. Maybe he had something important to do," Ben said. + +"Maybe he will come back another day. Maybe he will tell us a story or a riddle," Lily said. + +"Maybe, Lily. Maybe. But we can still look at the other clouds and see what they are. Maybe we can find another wise animal or a funny thing," Ben said. + +They smiled and held hands. They searched for more clouds and had fun. They were happy. +Lily was a good girl, but sometimes she did bad things. One day, she took her brother's toy car and hid it under her bed. She wanted to play with it, but she knew he would be angry. She thought he would not find it. + +But he did. He looked for his toy car everywhere, and then he saw it under Lily's bed. He was very angry. He shouted at Lily and told their mom. Mom came and saw the toy car. She was not happy. + +"Lily, why did you take your brother's toy car?" Mom asked. + +"I wanted to play with it. It is shiny and fast." Lily said. + +"But it is not yours. It is his. You have to ask him first. You know that is the rule. You did a bad thing. You have to say sorry and give it back." Mom said. + +Lily did not want to say sorry. She did not want to give it back. She pouted and crossed her arms. She said nothing. + +Mom was very sad. She said, "Lily, you are not being a good girl. You are being selfish and rude. You have to learn to share and be kind. If you don't, I will have to punish you. Do you want that?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to be punished. She was scared. She did not know what Mom would do. + +Mom said, "If you say sorry and give back the toy car, I will not punish you. But you have to do it now. Or else, you will have to go to your room and stay there until dinner. And you will not get any dessert. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She understood. She did not want to go to her room. She did not want to miss dessert. She liked dessert. She looked at her brother. He was still angry. He glared at her. + +Lily felt bad. She knew she did a bad thing. She did not want to make her brother and Mom sad. She wanted to be a good girl. She wanted to be an angel. She remembered what Mom told her once. She said, "An angel is someone who does good things and makes others happy. An angel is someone who is original and brave and kind. An angel is someone who loves and is loved." + +Lily wanted to be an angel. She took a deep breath. She said, "I'm sorry, brother. I did a bad thing. I took your toy car. It is yours. Here, you can have it back. I will not do it again. Can you forgive me?" + +Her brother looked at her. He was surprised. He did not expect her to say sorry. He smiled. He said, "Thank you, Lily. I forgive you. You are a good sister. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Yes, please. I want to play with you. Can I play with your toy car sometimes?" + +He said, "Yes, you can. But you have to ask me first. And I will ask you too. We can share and be kind." + +Lily nodded. She said, "Okay. We can share and be kind. We can be angels." + +Mom smiled. She said, "I'm proud of you, Lily. You did a good thing. You said sorry and gave back the toy car. You were original and brave and kind. You were an angel. You made me and your brother happy. You can play with him now. And you can have dessert later. I love you, Lily." + +Lily hugged Mom. She said, "I love you too, Mom. Thank you for teaching me. Thank you for not punishing me. I will try to be a good girl always. I will try to be an angel always." +One day, a little boy named Tom was playing with his toy cars in the park. He liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. He had a red car, a blue car, and a yellow car. He also had a cop car, with a siren and a badge. + +Tom saw a big tree with a hole in it. He wondered what was inside. He took his cop car and put it in the hole. He wanted to see if it could find something mysterious. He pushed it deeper and deeper, until he could not see it anymore. + +But then, he heard a loud noise. It was a real cop car, with a real siren and a real badge. It was coming to the park. Tom was scared. He thought the cop car was looking for his toy car. He thought he did something bad. + +He ran to the tree and tried to get his toy car out. But it was stuck. He pulled and pulled, but it did not move. He started to cry. He did not want to lose his toy car. He did not want to go to jail. + +Then, he saw a friendly face. It was a cop, with a hat and a smile. He came to the tree and asked Tom what was wrong. Tom told him about his toy car and the hole and the noise. The cop nodded and said he understood. He said he was not here to take his toy car. He said he was here to help. + +He reached into the hole and felt something. He pulled it out. It was Tom's toy car. It was dirty and scratched, but it still worked. The cop gave it to Tom and said he was sorry. He said he was looking for a mysterious drop. He said someone had dropped a bag of money in the park. He said he had to find it and catch the bad guys. + +Tom was surprised. He did not know about the money or the bad guys. He thought it was a strange and exciting story. He thanked the cop and said he was sorry too. He said he did not mean to hide his toy car. He said he was just curious. + +The cop smiled and said it was okay. He said he liked curious kids. He said he was once a curious kid too. He said he liked to play with toy cars and look for mysteries. He said he still did. He asked Tom if he wanted to see his real car and hear his real siren. Tom said yes. He said he liked cop cars and mysteries too. He said he wanted to be a cop when he grew up. + +The cop and Tom walked to the real car. They got in and turned on the siren. They waved to the other kids and drove around the park. They had fun and became friends. They did not find the money or the bad guys, but they did not mind. They had something better. They had a toy car and a real car, and a mysterious adventure. +Sara and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a big bush with red berries. Sara wanted to pick some and eat them. Tom said no. + +"Those berries are bad. They make you sick. Mom said so," Tom said. + +Sara did not listen. She thought the berries looked fine. She picked one and put it in her mouth. Tom tried to stop her, but it was too late. + +Sara felt a sour taste in her tongue. She spit out the berry. She felt a pain in her tummy. She started to cry. + +"See, I told you. Those berries are bad. You should have listened to me," Tom said. + +He ran to get Mom. Mom came and saw Sara crying. She gave her some water and a hug. She said Sara would be okay soon. + +"Sara, you have to be careful. Some berries are good, but some are bad. You have to ask me before you eat anything from the garden," Mom said. + +Sara nodded. She said she was sorry. She said she would not eat bad berries again. She learned her lesson. She refused to look at the bush with red berries. She only wanted to play with Tom and Mom. +Mia and Leo were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But their favorite thing was to search for treasures. They looked under rocks, behind trees and in the sand. + +"Look, I found a shiny coin!" Mia said, holding it up. + +"That's nice, but I found something better!" Leo said, showing her a small bell. It was red and gold and made a tinkling sound when he shook it. + +"Wow, that's a lovely bell! Where did you find it?" Mia asked. + +"I found it in the grass, near the fence. Maybe someone dropped it. Can I keep it?" Leo asked. + +Mia thought for a moment. She liked the bell too, but she saw that Leo was very happy with it. She decided to be kind and share. + +"Okay, you can keep it. But can I play with it sometimes?" she asked. + +"Sure, you can play with it sometimes. And I can play with your coin sometimes. We can share our treasures!" Leo said. + +They smiled and hugged. Then they continued to search for more treasures, ringing the bell and tossing the coin. They had a lot of fun in the park. +Sam and Mia liked to play in the park. They had a ball, a bike and a kite. They had fun with their toys, but they also liked to help. They helped the birds by giving them seeds. They helped the flowers by watering them. They helped the people by picking up trash. + +One day, they saw a big bin near the swings. It was full of old things. There were clothes, books, toys and more. Sam and Mia were curious. They wanted to see what was in the bin. + +"Look, Mia, a teddy bear!" Sam said. He reached into the bin and pulled out a brown bear. It was soft and cuddly. Sam hugged it. + +"Can I see?" Mia asked. She wanted to hug the bear too. She leaned over the bin and grabbed the bear. But the bin was too heavy. It tipped over and Mia fell in. + +"Help, Sam, help!" Mia cried. She was scared. She could not see anything. She felt things on top of her. She wanted to get out. + +Sam was scared too. He dropped the bear and ran to the bin. He tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. He could not move it. He could not see Mia. He thought she disappeared. + +"Help, help!" Sam shouted. He hoped someone would hear him. He hoped someone would help. + +A man heard Sam. He was walking his dog. He saw the bin and the bear. He saw Sam crying. He understood what happened. + +"Don't worry, little boy, I'll help you," the man said. He was strong. He pushed the bin and lifted it. He saw Mia inside. She was dirty and scared, but not hurt. + +"Mia, Mia, are you okay?" Sam asked. He was happy to see her. He hugged her. + +"I'm okay, Sam, I'm okay," Mia said. She was happy to see him. She hugged him back. + +The man smiled. He was glad they were okay. He helped them get out of the bin. He gave them the bear. + +"Here, you can have this. It's a helpful bear. It helped me find you," the man said. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Sam and Mia said. They thanked the man and his dog. They thanked the bear. They learned a lesson. They would not play with the bin again. They would play with their toys and help in the park. They would be careful and helpful. +Lila and Ben were playing with their toy cars on the ground. They liked to make noises and pretend they were racing. Lila had a red car and Ben had a blue car. + +"Look, my car is faster than yours!" Lila said, as she pushed her car ahead of Ben's. + +"No, it's not! My car is stronger than yours!" Ben said, as he bumped his car into Lila's. + +They kept playing and laughing, until they heard a loud sound. They looked up and saw a big truck coming down the road. The truck was very distant, but it was getting closer and closer. + +"Wow, look at that truck!" Lila said. "It's so big and noisy!" + +"Let's move our cars away from the road!" Ben said. "The truck might hit them!" + +They quickly picked up their cars and ran to the other side of the ground. They watched as the truck passed by. The sound of the truck increased as it came near, and then decreased as it went away. + +"That was scary!" Lila said. + +"But also fun!" Ben said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. Then they continued to play with their cars on the ground. They were happy and safe. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the fair with Mom and Dad. They saw many things that made them happy. They saw big balloons, funny clowns, and yummy candy. They wanted to try everything. + +Tom saw a big wheel that went round and round. He wanted to go on it. He asked Mom and Dad if he could. They said yes, but he had to wait in line. Tom was not happy. He did not like to wait. He wanted to go now. + +Lily saw a small tent that had a sign that said "Open". She wanted to see what was inside. She asked Mom and Dad if she could. They said yes, but she had to stay with them. Lily was happy. She liked to explore. She wanted to see now. + +Tom and Lily walked to the big wheel and the small tent. They saw many people in front of them. They had to wait. Tom was mad. Lily was sad. + +Then, something happened. The big wheel stopped. The people on it were stuck. They could not get down. They shouted for help. Tom was scared. He did not want to go on it anymore. + +The small tent opened. A man came out. He had a big hat and a long beard. He smiled at Lily. He said he was a magician. He asked her if she wanted to see a trick. Lily was curious. She wanted to see a trick. + +The man took out a wand and a hat. He waved the wand and said some words. He put the hat on Lily's head. He said "Abracadabra". He lifted the hat. Lily saw a rabbit. She was amazed. She laughed and clapped. + +The man gave the rabbit to Lily. He said she could keep it. He said it was a gift for being a good girl. Lily was happy. She hugged the rabbit. She thanked the man. + +Tom saw Lily and the rabbit. He was jealous. He wanted a rabbit too. He ran to the small tent. He asked the man for a rabbit. The man said no. He said he only had one rabbit. He said Tom had to be nice and share. Tom was not nice. He was rude. He grabbed the rabbit from Lily. He said it was his. + +Lily was sad. She cried. She wanted her rabbit back. She asked Tom to give it back. Tom said no. He said it was his. + +Mom and Dad saw Tom and Lily. They were angry. They said Tom was bad. They said Lily was good. They said Tom had to give the rabbit back to Lily. They said Lily could keep the rabbit. They said Tom had to say sorry to Lily and the man. Tom was not happy. He did not want to say sorry. He wanted to keep the rabbit. + +But he had no choice. He gave the rabbit back to Lily. He said sorry to Lily and the man. He was still mad. He did not like the fair. + +Lily was happy. She had her rabbit. She said thank you to Mom and Dad. She said she liked the fair. + +The end. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a pond with many ducks. Tim and Mia want to feed the ducks. They have some bread. + +"Look, Mia, a big duck!" Tim says. He throws a piece of bread to the duck. The duck swims fast to get the bread. It eats the bread and quacks. + +"Can I feed the duck, too?" Mia asks. She breaks a piece of bread and throws it to the duck. The duck swims fast again and eats the bread. It quacks louder. + +Tim and Mia laugh. They throw more bread to the duck and other ducks. The ducks swim fast and eat the bread. They quack and flap their wings. + +"Wow, the ducks are hungry!" Tim says. He looks at his bread. He only has a small piece left. "This is my last piece. Do you have any more, Mia?" + +Mia shakes her head. She has no more bread. She looks at the duck. The duck looks at her. It quacks softly. + +"Sorry, duck, we have no more bread," Mia says. She throws her last piece to the duck. The duck swims fast and catches the bread. It eats the bread and quacks happily. + +"Bye, duck, we have to go now," Tim says. He waves to the duck. The duck waves back with its wing. + +Tim and Mia hold hands and walk away. They finish feeding the ducks. They have fun in the park. +Jill and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red automobile that they could push and ride. They liked to pretend they were driving to different places, like the park, the zoo, or the store. + +One day, it was very hot outside. The sun was shining bright and the air was sticky. Jill and Tom wanted to play with their automobile, but their mom said they had to stay inside. "It's too hot for you and your toy," she said. "The sun can melt your automobile and make it soft and broken. You have to wait until it gets cooler." + +Jill and Tom were sad. They did not want to wait. They wanted to play with their automobile now. They looked at their mom, who was busy in the kitchen. They looked at each other, and had an idea. They sneaked out of the house, taking their automobile with them. They ran to the backyard, where they found a shady spot under a tree. They thought they were safe from the sun. + +They started to play with their automobile, pushing it, riding it, and making noises. They had fun for a while, but then they noticed something was wrong. Their automobile was not as hard and shiny as before. It was soft and dull. The sun had melted it, even under the tree. Jill and Tom were shocked and scared. They tried to fix their automobile, but it was too late. It was ruined. + +They heard their mom calling them from the house. They knew they were in trouble. They left their automobile in the backyard, and ran back to the house. They hoped their mom would not see their automobile, but she did. She was angry and sad. She scolded them for disobeying her and for ruining their toy. She said they had to learn to listen and to take care of their things. She said they had to say goodbye to their automobile, because it could not be fixed. + +Jill and Tom felt sorry and ashamed. They cried and hugged their mom. They said they were sorry and they loved her. They said they loved their automobile, too, and they did not mean to break it. They went to the backyard, and said goodbye to their automobile. They promised to be good and to play with their other toys. They learned their lesson, but they never forgot their big red automobile. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play in the garden with their dog, Spot. One day, they saw a big bird in the sky. It was loud and scary. They ran to their mom and hugged her. + +"Mom, what is that?" Lily asked. + +"That is a plane, sweetie. It is like a big bird that people can ride in. It is not going to hurt you," Mom said. + +"Can we ride in a plane, too?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe someday, when you are older. But for now, you are safe here with me and Spot," Mom said. + +She took them to the porch and gave them some juice and cookies. They lay on a soft blanket and watched the plane fly away. Spot lay next to them and wagged his tail. They felt peace in their hearts. They knew they were loved and safe. +Anna was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress, and a smile on her face. Anna liked to pretend that Lily was a nurse who helped sick people. + +One day, Anna's mom said, "Anna, we have to go to the doctor today. You need a check-up and a shot." Anna did not like the doctor. She was scared of the shot. She said, "No, mom, I don't want to go. I want to stay home and play with Lily." + +Mom said, "I know, Anna, but it's important to go to the doctor. The shot will make you strong and healthy. You can bring Lily with you if you want. Maybe she can learn something from the real nurse." + +Anna thought for a moment. She did not want to leave Lily alone. She also wanted Lily to learn how to be a good nurse. She said, "Okay, mom, I will go. But only if Lily can come with me." + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily can come with you. Let's go then." + +Anna and mom got in the car and drove to the doctor's office. Anna held Lily tight in her arms. She was still nervous, but she hoped that Lily would help her. When they got there, they waited for their turn. Anna saw other kids who looked scared or sad. She wished she could make them feel better. + +Then, a nice lady came and called their name. She said, "Hi, I'm Nurse Kelly. I'm here to take care of you and Lily. Come with me, please." She led them to a small room with a bed, a table, and some tools. She smiled and said, "What a lovely doll you have, Anna. Is she your friend?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, she is. Her name is Lily. She is a nurse, too. She helps sick people." + +Nurse Kelly said, "Wow, that's wonderful. You know, I always wanted to be a nurse when I was a little girl, too. I liked to play with my dolls and pretend they were my patients. I learned a lot from them. Do you want to learn something from me today?" + +Anna said, "Yes, please. What can you teach me and Lily?" + +Nurse Kelly said, "Well, I can teach you how to measure your height, your weight, your temperature, and your blood pressure. I can also teach you how to listen to your heart and your lungs. And I can teach you how to be brave when you get your shot. It will only hurt for a second, and then it will be over. Do you want to try?" + +Anna said, "Okay, I will try. But can Lily try first?" + +Nurse Kelly said, "Sure, Lily can try first. She can be my helper. Let's start with her height. Can you stand her up on the table?" + +Anna did as Nurse Kelly asked. She stood Lily up on the table. Nurse Kelly used a ruler to measure her. She said, "Lily is 12 inches tall. That's very good for a doll. Can you write that down on this paper?" + +Anna took the paper and the pencil and wrote 12. She said, "I can write numbers. I learned that at school." + +Nurse Kelly said, "That's great, Anna. You are very smart. Now, let's measure Lily's weight. Can you put her on this scale?" + +Anna did as Nurse Kelly asked. She put Lily on the scale. Nurse Kelly read the number. She said, "Lily weighs 8 ounces. That's very light for a doll. Can you write that down on the paper?" + +Anna took the paper and the pencil and wrote 8. She said, "I can write more numbers. I learned that at home." + +Nurse Kelly said, "That's wonderful, Anna. You are very good at writing. Now, let's measure Lily's temperature. Can you put this thermometer under her arm?" + +Anna did as Nurse Kelly asked. She put the thermometer under Lily's arm. Nurse Kelly waited for a few seconds. She said, "Lily's temperature is 98.6 degrees. That's normal for a doll. Can you write that down on the paper?" + +Anna took the paper and the pencil and wrote 98.6. She said, "I can write even more numbers. I learned that from Lily." + +Nurse Kelly said, "That's amazing, Anna. You are very good at learning. Now, let's measure Lily's blood pressure. Can you wrap this cuff around her arm?" + +Anna did as Nurse Kelly asked. She wrapped the cuff around Lily's arm. Nurse Kelly pumped the bulb and listened to +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and make castles. But today it was very hot and they were thirsty and tired. + +"Mom, can we have some water?" Sara asked. + +"Yes, dear, just a minute. I have some in the bag," Mom said. + +Ben saw something moving in the sand. He bent down and looked closer. It was an ant. It was carrying a crumb of bread. Ben followed the ant with his finger. + +"Look, Sara, an ant!" Ben said. + +Sara came over and saw the ant too. She wanted to touch it, but Mom said no. + +"Don't bother the ant, Sara. It is working hard to find food for its family," Mom said. + +"But I want to see it, Mom. It is so small and cute," Sara said. + +She reached out her hand and tried to pick up the ant. But the ant did not like that. It bit Sara's finger. Sara cried out and dropped the ant. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The ant bit me, Mom! It hurts!" Sara complained. + +Mom took Sara's finger and blew on it. She gave her a hug and a kiss. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. The ant was scared of you. It thought you were going to hurt it. Next time, just watch the ant, don't touch it," Mom said. + +Sara nodded and sniffed. She felt sorry for the ant too. She looked at the sand and saw the ant running away with its crumb. + +"Bye, ant. I'm sorry I scared you. I hope you find your family," Sara said. + +Ben smiled and gave Sara a pat on the back. + +"It's okay, Sara. The ant is fine. And you are brave. Come on, let's go get some water. It's too hot to play in the sand," Ben said. + +Sara and Ben walked to Mom and drank some water. They felt better and decided to play on the swings instead. They had fun and forgot about the ant. But they learned to be careful and respectful of the little creatures in the park. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They have fun. + +"Look, Lily!" Tom says. "I see a round ball. Let's play with it!" + +"OK, Tom!" Lily says. "You bring the ball and I bring the bat. We can hit the ball and run." + +Tom and Lily bring the ball and the bat. They take turns to hit the ball and run. They laugh and shout. They play for a long time. + +But then, they start to feel tired. They are hot and thirsty. They want to rest. + +"Tom, I'm tired," Lily says. "Can we stop playing?" + +"Me too, Lily," Tom says. "Let's go to the bench and drink some water." + +Tom and Lily go to the bench. They drink some water. They sit and talk. + +"That was fun, Lily," Tom says. "But I'm glad we stopped. I'm very tired." + +"Me too, Tom," Lily says. "But I'm happy. You are a good friend." + +Tom and Lily smile. They hug. They are friends. They are tired. They are happy. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a lovely dove on a tree. The dove was white and soft. It made a cooing sound. + +"Look, a dove!" Lila said. + +"What is a dove?" Ben asked. He did not know the word. + +"A dove is a bird. It can fly and sing. It is nice and gentle," Lila said. + +"Can we touch it?" Ben questioned. He wanted to feel the dove. + +Lila shook her head. "No, we cannot touch it. It is scared of us. We have to be quiet and still. Then it will stay with us." + +Lila and Ben sat on the grass. They watched the dove. They smiled and whispered. The dove did not fly away. It cooed and flapped its wings. It liked Lila and Ben. They were friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they observe a big bird on a tree. The bird has a muffin in its beak. The muffin looks yummy. + +"Look, Ben, the bird has a muffin!" Anna says. + +"Where did it get the muffin?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe from the bakery. Let's go and see." Anna says. + +They run to the bakery. They see a basket of muffins on the counter. The baker is not there. He is in the back room. + +"Can we have a muffin, Anna?" Ben says. + +"I don't know, Ben. The baker might be angry." Anna says. + +But Ben is hungry. He reaches for a muffin. He takes a bite. He makes a face. + +"Yuck, this muffin is smelly!" Ben says. + +He spits out the muffin. He sees a fly on it. The fly buzzes away. + +"Ben, that muffin is old. It has flies on it." Anna says. + +She sees the baker coming out of the back room. He looks angry. + +"Hey, you kids, what are you doing with my muffins?" The baker says. + +He sees the bitten muffin on the floor. He sees the fly on the basket. + +"Oh, no, my muffins are spoiled. How did this happen?" The baker says. + +He is sad. He likes to make muffins. + +"Sorry, mister, we didn't know." Anna says. + +"We were hungry. We saw the bird with a muffin." Ben says. + +They point to the tree. The bird is still there. It has eaten the muffin. It looks happy. + +The baker looks at the bird. He smiles. + +"Well, at least someone enjoyed my muffins." The baker says. + +He gives Anna and Ben a new muffin. The muffin is fresh and sweet. + +"Here, you can have this muffin. But next time, ask me first." The baker says. + +"Thank you, mister. We will ask you next time." Anna and Ben say. + +They eat the muffin. They share it with the bird. The bird sings a song. They are all happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and make noise. But they did not like the mosquitoes. The mosquitoes were small and mean. They bit Ben and Lily and made them itch. + +"Go away, mosquitoes!" Ben shouted. He waved his arms and tried to hit them. But the mosquitoes were too fast and too many. + +"Look, Ben!" Lily said. She pointed to a bottle on the table. The bottle had a picture of a flower and a word. The word was "spray". + +"What is that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it can help us with the mosquitoes," Lily said. She picked up the bottle and pressed the button. A mist came out of the bottle. It smelled nice. + +"Let me try!" Ben said. He took the bottle from Lily and sprayed it around him. The mist made him feel cool and fresh. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Lily said. She grabbed the bottle back and sprayed it on herself. They laughed and sprayed each other. + +But they did not notice that the mist also made the mosquitoes go away. The mosquitoes did not like the smell of the spray. They flew away to find another place to bite. + +Ben and Lily were happy. They had found a way to play without the mosquitoes. They did not know that the spray was original. It was made by their mom, who was a scientist. She had invented the spray to keep the mosquitoes away. She was going to tell them later, but she was glad to see them having fun. She smiled and watched them from the window. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play with cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. One day, they found a bright red car that was very shiny and fast. They both wanted to play with it, but there was only one car. + +Lily said, "I saw it first, it is mine!" Tom said, "No, I saw it first, it is mine!" They began to quarrel and pull the car from each other. They shouted and cried and made a lot of noise. + +Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them fighting over the car and was very angry. She said, "Stop it, you two! You are being very naughty and rude. You have to share and take turns. If you don't, I will call the police and they will take the car away." + +Lily and Tom were scared of the police. They did not want to lose the car or get in trouble. They said, "Sorry, mom, we will share and take turns." They let go of the car and hugged each other. They said, "Sorry, friend, we will not quarrel anymore." + +Their mom was happy to see them make up. She said, "That's good, I am proud of you. You can play with the car together, but be careful and gentle. And don't forget to say thank you and please." Lily and Tom nodded and smiled. They took turns to play with the car and had fun. They learned to be kind and respectful. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. They see a big building with many windows. They wonder how many windows are there. + +"Let's count the windows!" Lily says. "It will be fun!" + +"Okay!" Tom says. They start to count. "One, two, three, four, five..." + +They count and count. But there are too many windows. They get tired and bored. + +"This is boring!" Tom says. "I don't want to count anymore. Let's do something else!" + +"Me too!" Lily says. "Let's go to the park and play on the swings!" + +They run to the park. They forget about the building and the windows. They have fun on the swings. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big jug of juice on the table. They wanted some juice, but the jug was too high for them. + +"Let's try to get the jug," Tom said. "I have an idea." + +Tom got a chair and pushed it to the table. He climbed on the chair and reached for the jug. But the jug was still too high. He stretched his arm, but he could not touch the jug. + +"Help me, Lily," Tom said. "You climb on the chair too." + +Lily climbed on the chair behind Tom. She put her hands on his shoulders and pushed him up. Tom felt Lily pushing him and tried harder to get the jug. He almost got it, but then he lost his balance. He and Lily fell off the chair with a loud thud. The jug also fell off the table and broke on the floor. Juice spilled everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Tom cried. They were upset. They did not get any juice, and they made a big mess. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw Lily and Tom on the floor, and the broken jug and the juice. She was not happy. + +"What did you do?" Mom asked. "Why did you try to get the jug? You know it is too high for you. You could have hurt yourself. And look at this mess. You have to clean it up." + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They did not mean to break the jug and spill the juice. They just wanted some juice. + +"We are sorry, Mom," Lily and Tom said. "We were thirsty. We wanted some juice. We tried to get the jug, but we could not. We fell off the chair and the jug broke. We are sorry." + +Mom sighed. She was not angry anymore. She knew Lily and Tom were just curious and thirsty. She hugged them and said, "It's okay. I forgive you. But next time, if you want some juice, just ask me. I will help you. And now, let's clean up this mess together. Then we can have some juice and cookies." + +Lily and Tom smiled. They were happy. They said, "Thank you, Mom. We love you. We will help you clean up. And we will ask you next time." + +They got some towels and started to wipe the juice. Mom got a broom and swept the broken pieces of the jug. They worked together and soon the kitchen was clean. Then they had some juice and cookies and enjoyed their snack. They learned their lesson and did not try to get the jug again. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big cooler under a tree. The cooler is colorful. It has red, blue, yellow and green stripes. + +"Let's see what's inside the cooler!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the cooler and open it. They find many yummy things. There are apples, oranges, bananas, cheese, crackers and juice. + +"Wow! This is a good cooler!" Ben says. + +"Maybe someone left it for us!" Lily says. + +They take out some things and sit on the grass. They eat and drink and talk. + +"Who do you think this cooler belongs to?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe a nice person who likes colors and fruits." Lily says. + +"Or maybe a clown who works in the circus." Ben says. + +They laugh and imagine the clown. They think he has a big red nose, a colorful hat and big shoes. + +They finish their snack and put the things back in the cooler. They close it and leave a note. + +The note says: "Thank you for the yummy snack. We like your cooler. It is very colorful. From Lily and Ben." + +They put the note on the cooler and run back to the playground. They have more fun playing on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They are happy and full. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play pretend. One day, they pretend to be drivers. They make cars out of boxes and paper. They draw wheels and windows and doors. They also make licenses out of paper. They write their names and draw pictures of themselves. + +Sara and Tom drive their cars around the yard. They stop at red lights and go at green lights. They honk and wave at each other. They have fun. But then, they see a police car. It is real. It is not pretend. It is Mr. Lee, the neighbor. He is a police officer. He is not playing. + +Mr. Lee sees Sara and Tom. He smiles. He drives his car to them. He gets out. He says hello. He asks them what they are doing. Sara and Tom say they are drivers. They show him their licenses. Mr. Lee looks at them. He frowns. He says they are fake. He says they are not real. He says they are not allowed to drive. + +Sara and Tom are scared. They think they are in trouble. They say they are sorry. They say they are just playing. They say they did not know. Mr. Lee sees they are scared. He laughs. He says he is joking. He says he is not mad. He says he is playing too. He says he likes their licenses. He says they are very creative. He says they can keep driving. + +Sara and Tom are happy. They say thank you. They say they like his car. They say they want to be police officers too. Mr. Lee says they can be. He says they can talk to him anytime. He says he can teach them more. He says he can give them real badges. He says he can be their friend. Sara and Tom say yes. They say they want that. They hug him. They drive away. They honk and wave. They have more fun. +Tommy likes to number his toys. He has a lot of cars, balls, blocks and animals. He puts them in different bowls and counts them. He says, "One, two, three, four, five. This bowl has five cars. Five is a big number!" + +One day, his sister Lily comes to play with him. She sees his bowls and says, "Can I play with you, Tommy? I like your toys. They are very nice and colorful." + +Tommy says, "No, Lily. You cannot play with me. These are my toys and my bowls. You will mess up my numbers. Go away!" + +Lily feels sad and angry. She says, "That is not fair, Tommy. You are not nice. You are mean. You have to share your toys and bowls. Sharing is good. Mommy and Daddy say so." + +Tommy says, "No, no, no. I do not want to share. These are mine. Go away or I will tell Mommy and Daddy." + +Lily does not go away. She grabs one of his bowls and runs away. She says, "Ha, ha, ha. Now I have your bowl. It is a regular bowl. It is not special. You can use any bowl to number your toys. You are silly, Tommy." + +Tommy is very mad. He runs after her and tries to get his bowl back. He says, "Give me back my bowl, Lily. It is my bowl. I need it to number my toys. You are bad, Lily. You are a thief." + +They chase each other around the house. They make a lot of noise. They knock over things and spill things. Mommy and Daddy hear them and come to see what is wrong. They see Tommy and Lily fighting over a bowl. They say, "Stop, stop, stop. What are you doing, Tommy and Lily? Why are you fighting over a bowl? It is just a regular bowl. It is not worth fighting over. You have to calm down and talk to each other. You have to be nice and share. You are brother and sister. You have to love each other." +Lily and Max are friends. They go to the same school. They like to play and talk together. One day, they have a new teacher. Her name is Miss Rose. She is nice and pretty. She smiles a lot. + +"Hello, children. I am your new teacher. I am happy to meet you. What are your names?" Miss Rose asks. + +"I am Lily. This is Max. We are friends," Lily says. + +"Nice to meet you, Lily and Max. You are very polite. Do you like school?" Miss Rose says. + +"Yes, we do. We like to learn and have fun," Max says. + +"Good. I like that. Today, we will learn about animals. Do you like animals?" Miss Rose says. + +"Yes, we do. We like dogs and cats and birds and fish," Lily says. + +"Me too. I have a dog at home. His name is Spot. He is very friendly. Do you want to see a picture of him?" Miss Rose says. + +"Yes, please," Lily and Max say. + +Miss Rose shows them a picture of her dog. He is brown and white. He has a big nose and a wagging tail. He looks happy. + +"Wow, he is cute. Can we pet him?" Lily says. + +"Maybe one day. He likes children. He likes to give kisses," Miss Rose says. + +"Kisses? Like this?" Max says. He leans over and gives Lily a kiss on the cheek. + +Lily giggles. She gives Max a kiss back. + +Miss Rose smiles. She thinks they are sweet. + +"That's right. Like that. That's a nice way to show you care. But remember, only kiss people who want to be kissed. And ask first, okay?" Miss Rose says. + +"Okay," Lily and Max say. + +They hug each other. They are happy. + +"Time for lunch, children. Let's go to the cafeteria. What do you have in your lunch boxes?" Miss Rose says. + +"I have a sandwich and an apple and a cookie," Lily says. + +"I have a cheese and a banana and a muffin," Max says. + +"That sounds yummy. I have a salad and a yogurt and a granola bar," Miss Rose says. + +They walk to the cafeteria. They sit together. They share their food. They talk and laugh. They like their new teacher. They are friends. +Lily liked to order food at the drive-thru. She liked to talk to the box with the voice. She liked to say what she wanted to eat and drink. She liked to hear the voice say "okay" and "thank you". + +One day, Lily went to the drive-thru with her mom. She was very excited. She wanted to order a burger and a juice. She waited for the voice to ask her what she wanted. But the voice did not come. Lily looked at the box. It was broken. There was a sign that said "sorry". + +Lily was sad. She wanted to order. She wanted to talk to the voice. She asked her mom, "Mom, why is the voice gone?" + +Her mom said, "The voice is not gone, Lily. The voice is deaf. The voice cannot hear us. The box is not working. We have to go to the window and order there." + +Lily did not understand. She asked, "What is deaf?" + +Her mom said, "Deaf means you cannot hear. Some people are deaf. They cannot hear sounds. They use their eyes and their hands to talk. They are not different from us. They are just like us." + +Lily was curious. She wanted to learn more. She said, "Can we talk to the deaf people? Can we use our eyes and our hands?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, we can. We can learn their language. It is called sign language. It is very beautiful and fun. Do you want to learn it?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, I do. I want to talk to the deaf people. I want to talk to the voice. Maybe the voice will come back one day. And I will say hello and thank you with my eyes and my hands." + +Her mom smiled. She said, "That is very kind and smart of you, Lily. I am proud of you. Let's go to the window and order. And then we can go home and learn sign language together." + +Lily smiled too. She was happy. She liked to order food at the drive-thru. But she liked to learn new things more. She liked to talk to everyone. She liked to be a good friend. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, it is very cold. They wear thick coats and hats and gloves. They zip their coats all the way up. + +They see a big slide in the park. They run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They laugh and have fun. But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a dog. A big, black dog. It barks and runs to them. + +Lily and Tom are scared. They do not like the dog. They look for a place to hide. They see a small house. It has a window. They run to the house. They open the window. They climb inside. They close the window. + +They are safe in the house. They look out the window. They see the dog. It is still barking. It tries to get in. But it can not. The window is too high. The dog gives up. It goes away. + +Lily and Tom are happy. They hug each other. They wait for the dog to go far away. Then, they open the window. They climb out. They run back to their moms. They tell them what happened. Their moms are proud of them. They say they are brave. They give them a hug and a kiss. They go home. They have hot chocolate. They are warm and cozy. They are glad they have each other. They are best friends. +Tom is a curious boy. He likes to see new things and ask questions. He goes to school with his friends. His teacher is Miss Lee. She is nice and smart. + +One day, Miss Lee gives the class a quiz. She says, "This is a quiz to see what you know. You have to write the answers on the paper. Do not look at your friends' papers. Do not talk. Do your best." + +Tom looks at the quiz. He sees some words and some pictures. He knows some of them, but not all of them. He wants to see what his friends write. He is curious. + +He leans over and tries to see Sam's paper. Sam is his best friend. He is good at quizzes. But Sam sees Tom and says, "Tom, stop! You cannot see my paper. That is cheating. You have to do your own quiz." + +Tom feels bad. He knows Sam is right. He says, "Sorry, Sam. I was just curious. I will do my own quiz." He sits back and looks at his paper. He tries to remember what Miss Lee taught him. He writes the answers as best as he can. + +When the quiz is over, Miss Lee collects the papers. She says, "Good job, class. You did well on the quiz. I am proud of you. You can see your scores tomorrow." + +Tom hopes he did well. He is still curious. He wants to see his score and Sam's score. He says to Sam, "Sam, are you mad at me? I am sorry I tried to see your paper." + +Sam says, "No, Tom, I am not mad at you. I am your friend. I know you are curious. But you have to follow the rules. You have to learn by yourself. That is how you grow." + +Tom says, "You are right, Sam. Thank you for being my friend. I will follow the rules. I will learn by myself. I want to grow." + +They hug and smile. They are happy. They are curious. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a friendly neighbor, Mr. Lee, who had a garden with many flowers and vegetables. + +One day, Lily and Ben were playing in the sandbox when they saw Mr. Lee picking some tomatoes from his garden. They waved to him and said hello. Mr. Lee waved back and smiled. He walked over to them and gave them each a ripe tomato. "These are for you, my little friends. Enjoy!" he said. + +"Thank you, Mr. Lee! You are very generous!" Lily and Ben said. They took the tomatoes and bit into them. They were juicy and sweet. They liked them very much. + +But then, Ben saw that Lily's tomato was bigger than his. He felt jealous and angry. He wanted the bigger tomato. He snatched Lily's tomato from her hand and said, "This is mine! You can have the smaller one!" + +Lily was shocked and sad. She started to cry. She said, "That's not fair, Ben! Mr. Lee gave us both a tomato. You can't take mine!" + +Mr. Lee heard the commotion and came back to see what was wrong. He saw Ben holding two tomatoes and Lily crying. He said, "What's going on here, children? Why are you fighting over a tomato?" + +Ben looked down and felt ashamed. He realized he had been greedy and mean. He said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Lee. I'm sorry, Lily. I wanted the bigger tomato, but I shouldn't have taken yours. Here, you can have it back." + +He gave Lily her tomato and hugged her. Lily stopped crying and hugged him back. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. We can share the tomatoes if you want." + +Mr. Lee smiled and said, "That's very kind of you, Lily. And that's very brave of you, Ben. You both learned a valuable lesson today. It's better to be generous and share than to be selfish and grab. Now, why don't you go inside and wash your hands? It's almost time for dinner." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Okay, Mr. Lee. Thank you for the tomatoes. We'll see you later." + +They ran inside and washed their hands. They told their mom about the tomatoes and how they made up with each other. Their mom was proud of them and said, "You are good children. I'm glad you have such a nice neighbor. Now, let's have dinner. We have some more tomatoes in the salad." + +Lily and Ben smiled and said, "Yay! We love tomatoes!" + +They sat down and enjoyed their dinner. They also remembered to wave to Mr. Lee through the window and say thank you again. Mr. Lee waved back and said, "You're welcome, my little friends. Have a good night!" +Jill and Ben like to play sport in the park. They kick a ball, run and jump. They have fun with their friends. Sometimes they see flowers in the park. They are red, yellow, pink and blue. They smell nice. + +One day, they see a new flower. It is big and gray. It has no smell. Jill and Ben are curious. They go near the flower. They want to touch it. + +"Hello, little ones," the flower says. "Do you like me?" + +Jill and Ben are surprised. They did not know flowers can talk. + +"Who are you?" Jill asks. + +"I am a bloom," the flower says. "I am a special kind of flower. I only open at night. I like the moon and the stars." + +"Why are you gray?" Ben asks. + +"Because I am different," the flower says. "But I am still beautiful. Do you want to see me glow?" + +Jill and Ben nod. They want to see the flower glow. + +"Then come back tonight," the flower says. "But be quiet and careful. Do not let anyone see you. I will show you a secret." + +Jill and Ben agree. They say goodbye to the flower. They run back to their friends. They are excited. They want to see the flower glow. They wonder what the secret is. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They say, "What is in the box?" + +They open the box and see a big red fly. It has wings and a propeller. It is a toy plane. They say, "Wow, a fly! We can fly it in the sky!" + +They take the fly outside and put batteries in it. They turn on the switch and the fly makes a loud noise. It is ready to fly. They say, "Let's go to the park and fly it!" + +They run to the park with the fly. They see a jolly man with a dog. The man says, "Hello, boys. What do you have there?" They say, "A fly! We can fly it in the sky!" + +The man says, "That is a nice fly. Can I see it?" They say, "Sure, you can see it." They give the fly to the man. + +The man says, "Thank you, boys. You are very kind." He smiles and holds the fly. He says, "But I have a secret. I am not a jolly man. I am a bad man. And this is not a fly. It is a spy plane. I will use it to spy on people and steal their things. Ha ha ha!" + +He runs away with the fly. He says, "Bye bye, boys. You will never see your fly again!" + +Tom and Sam are sad and angry. They say, "He tricked us! He stole our fly! We want our fly back!" + +They chase the bad man and the fly. They say, "Stop, bad man! Give us our fly!" + +Will they catch the bad man and the fly? Will they get their fly back? What will happen next? +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to observe the birds, the flowers and the bugs. They also liked to run, jump and slide on the playground. They had a lot of fun. + +But after a while, they started to feel tired. They wanted to rest and drink some water. They saw a big tire hanging from a tree. It looked like a swing. They decided to try it. + +"Can I go first?" Lily asked. + +"OK, but be careful. The tire is hard and it swings fast," Ben said. + +Lily climbed on the tire and held on tight. Ben pushed her gently. Lily felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughed and said, "This is fun!" + +But then, the tire swung too high and too fast. Lily lost her grip and flew off the tire. She landed on the grass with a thud. She cried out in pain. + +"Ow, ow, ow! My arm hurts!" Lily said. + +Ben ran to her and saw that her arm was twisted and swollen. He felt sorry for her and said, "Oh no, Lily! I'm sorry! I pushed you too hard!" + +He helped her get up and hugged her. He said, "Let's go find Mom and Dad. They will take you to the doctor. The doctor will make your arm better." + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She said, "OK, Ben. Thank you for being my friend." + +They walked to their parents, who were sitting on a bench. They told them what happened. Their parents were worried and said, "Oh, Lily! You poor thing! Let's go to the car and drive to the hospital. You'll be OK, sweetie." + +They left the park and the tire behind. They learned a lesson: playing on a tire can be fun, but also dangerous. They had to be careful and not swing too hard. +Tommy liked to draw on his desk with his crayons. He did not care if his teacher or his mom got angry. He thought his drawings were pretty and fun. He did not like to share his crayons with anyone. He was ignorant. + +One day, a new girl came to his class. Her name was Lily. She had no crayons of her own. She saw Tommy's crayons and asked him, "Can I use some of your crayons, please?" + +Tommy said, "No, they are mine. Go away." + +Lily felt sad. She wanted to draw too. She looked around and saw a sharp pencil on the floor. She picked it up and went to her desk. She tried to draw with the pencil, but it was hard and scratchy. It made ugly marks on her desk. She did not like it. + +The teacher saw what Lily was doing and said, "Lily, what are you doing? You are not supposed to draw on your desk with a pencil. That is bad. You can ruin your desk and hurt yourself with the sharp pencil. Give it to me, now." + +Lily gave the pencil to the teacher and said, "I'm sorry, teacher. I just wanted to draw. Tommy would not let me use his crayons. He was mean to me." + +The teacher looked at Tommy and said, "Tommy, is that true? Did you not share your crayons with Lily? That is not nice. You should be kind and generous to your classmates. You are being ignorant. How would you feel if no one shared with you?" + +Tommy felt ashamed. He realized he was wrong. He said, "I'm sorry, teacher. I'm sorry, Lily. I was ignorant. You can use some of my crayons, if you want." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Tommy. That is very nice of you. Can we be friends?" + +Tommy nodded and said, "Yes, we can be friends. Do you want to draw with me?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I do. What do you want to draw?" + +Tommy said, "Let's draw a rainbow. It has many colors. It is pretty and fun." + +Lily said, "I like rainbows. They make me happy." + +They took some crayons and drew a rainbow on a paper. They showed it to the teacher and the teacher said, "That is a beautiful rainbow. You did a good job. I'm proud of you. You are not ignorant anymore. You are smart and friendly." + +Tommy and Lily felt happy. They learned to share and to be kind. They became good friends. They liked to draw together. They did not draw on their desks anymore. They used papers instead. They had fun. +Anna and Ben were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not play outside. They looked around the house for something fun to do. + +"Let's play with the ball!" Ben said. He picked up a big red ball and threw it to Anna. + +"Okay!" Anna said. She caught the ball and threw it back to Ben. They played catch for a while, but soon they got tired. + +"Let's play something else!" Anna said. She looked at the closet and saw a box. She opened the box and found a big black hat, a long white scarf, and a shiny silver whistle. + +"Wow! What are these?" Ben said. He ran to the box and took out the whistle. He blew it hard and made a loud noise. + +"These are things for a game!" Anna said. She put on the hat and the scarf and said, "I am a coach and you are a player. We are going to play pitch!" + +"What is pitch?" Ben said. He looked at the whistle and wondered what to do with it. + +"Pitch is a game where you step and kick a ball into a goal!" Anna said. She pointed to a chair and a basket. "That is the goal. You have to try to kick the ball into the basket. And I will tell you what to do with the whistle. When I blow it, you have to stop or start or change direction. Do you want to play?" + +"Yes, I do!" Ben said. He put the whistle in his pocket and took the ball. He stepped and kicked the ball towards the basket. Anna blew the whistle and shouted, "Stop! Good job, Ben! Now start again and kick harder!" + +Ben and Anna played pitch for a long time. They had a lot of fun and forgot about the gloomy day. They laughed and cheered and ran and kicked. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They are popular with the other kids. + +One day, they see a big box in the park. It is brown and has a lock on it. They wonder what is inside. They want to open it and see. They think it is a mystery. + +"Maybe it has toys or candy or books," Lily says. + +"Maybe it has a monster or a snake or a spider," Ben says. + +They try to pull the lock, but it is too hard. They try to shake the box, but it is too heavy. They try to peek through the cracks, but it is too dark. + +They hear a voice behind them. It is the park keeper. He is angry. + +"Hey, you two, get away from that box! It is not yours. It is mine. It has important things in it. Shut it and leave it alone!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They run away from the box. They do not want to make the park keeper mad. They do not want to see what is inside the box anymore. They think it is not a mystery. It is a trouble. +Lily was a young fairy who loved to bake. She liked to make cakes and pies and cookies with her mom. They used flour and sugar and eggs and butter and fruits and nuts and chocolate. They mixed and rolled and cut and decorated. They made the kitchen smell yummy. + +One day, Lily wanted to bake something special for her friend Ben. Ben was a fairy too, but he lived in another tree. He liked to fly and play and tell jokes. He was very funny and kind. Lily thought he would like a chocolate cake with nuts and cherries. + +She asked her mom if she could bake the cake by herself. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful and follow the recipe. She gave Lily a big bowl and a spoon and a book. She said she would help if Lily needed. + +Lily was very happy. She opened the book and looked at the pictures. She found the chocolate cake recipe. She read the words slowly and did what they said. She put the flour and the sugar and the eggs and the butter in the bowl. She stirred and stirred until it was smooth. She added the chocolate and the nuts and stirred some more. She poured the batter in a pan and put it in the oven. She set the timer and waited. + +She heard a knock on the door. It was Ben. He said hello and asked what she was doing. She said she was baking a cake for him. He said wow and thank you and asked if he could help. She said yes and gave him a bowl of cherries. She said they could put them on top of the cake when it was done. He said that sounded delicious and started to wash the cherries. They talked and laughed and smelled the cake. They heard the timer beep and took the cake out of the oven. It was brown and fluffy and hot. They let it cool and then put the cherries on it. They cut a big slice for each of them and ate it. It was sweet and crunchy and juicy. They said it was the best cake ever. They hugged and smiled and thanked each other. They decided to bake more cakes together. They were very happy. +Lila and Max were playing dress-up in their room. They had many clothes and hats and shoes to try on. They liked to pretend they were different people and animals. + +Lila found a long pink dress and a shiny crown. She put them on and said, "Look, Max, I am a princess. I am very graceful and pretty. Do you want to be my prince?" + +Max shook his head. He did not want to be a prince. He wanted to be a dragon. He found a green shirt and a hanger. He put the shirt on and bent the hanger into a circle. He put the circle on his head and said, "Roar! I am a dragon. I am very strong and scary. I will breathe fire at you, princess!" + +Lila was not afraid of Max. She knew he was just playing. She said, "No, dragon, you cannot breathe fire at me. You are my friend. Let us play together. We can go to the castle and have a tea party." + +Max thought for a moment. He liked tea parties. He said, "Okay, princess, I will be your friend. But I am still a dragon. Can I have some cookies at the tea party?" + +Lila smiled and nodded. She said, "Yes, dragon, you can have some cookies. But you have to be nice and share. Come on, let us go to the castle." + +They took their clothes and hats and shoes and hanger and went to the living room. They used the couch as the castle and the table as the tea party. They had a lot of fun playing dress-up. They were very happy. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play with books. They had many books in their room, but their favorite was the big dictionary. The dictionary had many words and pictures that they could learn from. + +One day, they wanted to go to the park with their mom, but she said they had to wait. She had to finish some work on her computer. Lily and Tom were bored and unhappy. They did not want to delay their fun. + +They decided to sneak out of their room and take the dictionary with them. They thought they could look at it in the park. They put the dictionary in a big orange bag and ran out of the door. + +But the dictionary was very heavy and the bag was very big. Lily and Tom had trouble carrying it. They bumped into things and dropped it on the floor. The dictionary got dirty and torn. Some pages fell out. + +Their mom heard the noise and came out of her room. She saw the mess and the damage. She was very angry and sad. She scolded Lily and Tom for being naughty and careless. She said they could not go to the park anymore. They had to stay in their room and clean up. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they had made a big mistake. They apologized to their mom and hugged her. They promised to be good and patient next time. They learned that they should not delay their mom's work and they should respect their books. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a doll and Ben had a truck. They were having fun, but Ben wanted to see Sara's doll. + +"Can I see your doll?" Ben asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Sara said. + +"Please, just for a little bit?" Ben begged. + +"No, go away!" Sara said. + +Ben was persistent. He did not give up. He tried to grab the doll from Sara's hands. Sara pulled the doll away. Ben reached for the doll again. Sara pushed him away. Ben got angry. He saw a hook on the wall. It was for hanging coats. He had an idea. He took the hook and poked Sara with it. + +"Ow!" Sara cried. "That hurts!" + +"Give me the doll!" Ben shouted. + +"Stop it!" Sara shouted back. + +Their mom heard the noise. She came into the living room. She saw Ben poking Sara with the hook and Sara holding the doll. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. + +"He poked me with the hook!" Sara said. + +"She won't let me see her doll!" Ben said. + +Mom was not happy. She took the hook from Ben and the doll from Sara. She put them on a high shelf. + +"No more poking and no more doll!" Mom said. "You need to share and be nice to each other!" + +Sara and Ben felt sorry. They said sorry to each other. They hugged and made up. They decided to play with the truck together. Mom smiled and gave them a kiss. She was glad they were friends again. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in the dark. They have a flashlight and a big blanket. They wrap the blanket around them and make a tent. They turn on the flashlight and pretend they are camping. + +"Look, Ben, I see stars!" Mia says, pointing at the flashlight. "They are so bright and pretty." + +"Yes, they are, Mia. And do you hear that? It is an owl. Hoo-hoo!" Ben says, making a sound with his mouth. + +They giggle and tell each other stories. They have fun in their tent. + +But then, Mom comes in. She sees the messy room. She sees the blanket, the flashlight, and the toys everywhere. She is not happy. + +"Ben and Mia, what are you doing? It is time for bed. And look at this mess. You have to clean it up right now!" Mom says, turning on the light. + +Ben and Mia are sad. They do not want to stop playing. They do not want to clean up. + +"But Mom, we are camping. We are having an adventure. Please, can we stay a little longer?" Mia asks, with a pout. + +"No, you cannot. It is late and you have school tomorrow. And you have to respect the rules. You know you have to tidy up your room before bed. Now, come on, help me put everything away." Mom says, firmly. + +Ben and Mia sigh. They turn off the flashlight and unwrap the blanket. They help Mom clean up the room. They put the flashlight and the blanket in the closet. They put the toys in the box. They say sorry to Mom. + +Mom hugs them and kisses them. She says she loves them. She says they can play again tomorrow, but they have to follow the rules. She says good night and tucks them in. + +Ben and Mia close their eyes. They dream of stars and owls. They dream of camping. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are going to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They are very happy. They want to see the lions, the monkeys and the penguins. They pack some snacks, some water and some hats in a big bag. + +They get in the car and drive to the zoo. Mom and Dad sing some songs with Sara and Ben. They have fun. They see a big sign that says "ZOO" and a picture of a giraffe. They are almost there. + +But then, Mom says "Oh no!" She looks in her purse. She can't find the tickets. She says "I think I forgot the tickets at home. We can't go in the zoo without the tickets. What are we going to do?" + +Sara and Ben feel sad. They want to go in the zoo. They don't want to go back home. They say "Please, Mom, please, can we find the tickets? Can we call someone? Can we buy new tickets?" + +Mom says "I'm sorry, Sara and Ben. I don't have my phone. I don't have any money. I don't know what to do. Maybe we can ask someone for help." + +She sees a man in a blue shirt. He works at the zoo. He has a badge that says "ZOO STAFF". She goes to him and says "Excuse me, sir, can you help us? We forgot our tickets at home. We drove a long way to come here. Is there any way we can go in the zoo?" + +The man smiles. He says "Don't worry, ma'am, I can help you. I have some extra tickets here. You can have them for free. They are dry and good. You can go in the zoo and have fun. Just show them at the gate." + +Mom says "Thank you, sir, thank you so much. You are very kind. You made our day. Come on, Sara and Ben, let's go in the zoo. We have tickets now. We are very lucky." + +Sara and Ben say "Thank you, sir, thank you, thank you." They hug the man. They are very happy. They run to the gate. They show their tickets. They go in the zoo. They see the lions, the monkeys and the penguins. They have a lot of fun. They don't forget to say thank you to the man in the blue shirt. He is their hero. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to pretend they were animals and make noises. Lily was a lion and Tom was a monkey. + +"Roar!" Lily said. "I am the king of the jungle. You have to mind me, monkey." + +"Ooh-ooh-ah-ah!" Tom said. "I don't mind you, lion. I am too fast and smart. You can't catch me." + +They chased each other around the sofa and the table, laughing and having fun. They did not hear the TV that said there was an earthquake coming. + +Suddenly, the floor shook and the windows rattled. The toys fell off the shelves and the lamps crashed to the ground. Lily and Tom were scared and hugged each other. + +"What is happening?" Lily asked. + +"It's an earthquake!" Tom said. "We have to go to mommy and daddy. They will keep us safe." + +They ran to the door, but it was stuck. They pushed and pulled, but it did not open. They cried and shouted for help. + +"Mommy! Daddy! We are here! Please help us!" + +They heard footsteps and voices outside. They recognized their parents' voices. They were happy and relieved. + +"Mommy! Daddy! We are here! Please help us!" + +Their parents heard them and came to the door. They used a big hammer to break the door. They saw Lily and Tom and hugged them. + +"Are you OK, sweeties?" their mommy asked. + +"Yes, we are OK, mommy," Lily said. + +"We are sorry, daddy," Tom said. "We made a mess with our toys." + +Their daddy looked at the living room. It was full of broken things and dust. It was disgusting. + +"It's OK, son," he said. "It's not your fault. The earthquake made the mess. We are just glad you are safe. Come on, let's go outside. There are people who can help us." + +They took their coats and shoes and followed their parents outside. They saw other people who were also scared and sad. They saw fire trucks and ambulances and police cars. They saw cracks and holes in the ground and the walls. They saw the TV that said the earthquake was over. + +They thanked the people who helped them. They hoped their home would be fixed soon. They hoped they could play with their toys again. They hoped there would be no more earthquakes. They held each other's hands and prayed. +Lily likes to play in the mud. She has a pair of red boots that she wears when it rains. Her boots are wide and big, so they do not hurt her feet. She likes to splash and jump in the puddles with her boots. + +One day, Lily sees a big puddle near the fence. She runs to it and gets ready to jump. But she does not see the hole under the water. She jumps and falls into the hole. Her boot gets stuck in the mud. She tries to pull it out, but it does not move. She feels scared and sad. She cries for help. + +Her mom hears her cry and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Lily in the hole with her boot. She runs to her and hugs her. She tells her it is okay and she will get her out. She grabs her boot and pulls hard. The boot comes out with a pop. Lily is happy and relieved. She thanks her mom and hugs her back. + +Her mom tells her to be careful next time and to look before she jumps. She helps her clean her boot and her clothes. She tells her she loves her and she is proud of her. Lily smiles and says she loves her too. She learns a lesson and has a story to tell. She still likes to play in the mud, but she always checks for holes. +Tom and Ann like to play dress up. They have a big box of old clothes from Mom and Dad. They find hats, shoes, dresses, and suits. They pretend to be different people and have fun. + +One day, they want to go to the store. They put on their best clothes. Tom wears a suit and a hat. Ann wears a dress and a hat. They look very nice. They take a bag and some money. They say bye to Mom and Dad. + +They walk to the store. They see many things. They see toys, books, candy, and fruit. They want to buy something. They look at the money. They have enough for one thing. They have to choose. + +Tom sees a fat bear. He likes the bear. He wants to buy the bear. Ann sees a pretty doll. She likes the doll. She wants to buy the doll. They both want different things. They do not agree. They start to argue. + +A lady sees them. She works at the store. She asks them what is wrong. They tell her. She smiles. She has an idea. She says they can share. She says they can buy both things. She says they can pay half and half. They like the idea. They stop arguing. They pay the lady. They say thank you. They take the bear and the doll. They are happy. They go home. They show Mom and Dad. They play with the bear and the doll. They share. They are good friends. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with a rope. The rope was for hanging and swinging. Tom wanted to try it. He said to Sam, "Look, a rope! Let's hang and swing!" + +Sam was scared. He said to Tom, "No, no, no! That rope is dangerous. It can break. You can fall. You can hurt yourself. Let's not hang and swing. Let's play something else." + +But Tom did not listen. He said to Sam, "You are a baby. You are afraid of everything. I am not a baby. I am brave. I want to hang and swing. Watch me!" He ran to the tree and grabbed the rope. + +Sam watched Tom hang and swing. He was very worried. He said to Tom, "Please, please, please! Stop hanging and swinging. Come down. It is not safe. It is not fun. It is not good." + +But Tom did not listen. He said to Sam, "You are silly. You are boring. You are no fun. I am having fun. I am hanging and swinging. Whee!" He swung higher and higher. + +Then, something bad happened. The rope broke. Tom fell. He hit the ground. He screamed. He cried. He was hurt. Sam ran to him. He said to Tom, "Oh, no, no, no! Tom, are you okay? I am sorry. I am sorry. I am sorry." + +But Tom did not answer. He was not okay. He was very hurt. He was bleeding. He was not moving. Sam was scared. He was sad. He was alone. He did not know what to do. He needed help. He started to search for help. He shouted, "Help, help, help! My brother is hurt. He fell from the rope. He needs help. Please, please, please! Help, help, help!" + +But no one heard him. No one came. No one helped. Sam and Tom were in the park. They were in trouble. They were in danger. They were not happy. They were not playing. They were not hanging and swinging. They were not brothers. They were not alive. The end. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had a lot of toys, but their favorite ones were their original puppets. The puppets were made by their mom from old socks and buttons. Sam had a green puppet with a big nose and Lily had a pink puppet with long ears. + +One day, they decided to put on a show for their dad. They used a cardboard box as a stage and a blanket as a curtain. They made up funny stories and voices for their puppets. Their dad watched and clapped and laughed. + +But then, Sam had a naughty idea. He wanted to make Lily's puppet say something silly. He reached into his pocket and took out a pin. He waited for Lily to lift her puppet up and then he poked it with the pin. Lily felt a sharp pain in her hand and dropped her puppet. She started to cry. + +Sam realized he had made a big mistake. He had hurt his sister and ruined their show. He felt very sorry and ashamed. He threw away the pin and hugged Lily. He said he was sorry and he loved her. He gave her his puppet to make her feel better. + +Lily stopped crying and hugged Sam back. She said she forgave him and she loved him too. She gave him back his puppet and they smiled. Their dad came over and hugged them both. He said he was proud of them for being kind and original. He said they could have some cookies and milk as a treat. Sam and Lily agreed that was a good idea. They put away their puppets and went to the kitchen. They decided to never poke each other again. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They are happy and loud. But one day, they see a new thing in the park. It is long and thin and brown. It does not move. It is dry. + +"What is that?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it is a stick." + +They go closer to the thing. They want to touch it. But then, the thing moves. It hisses. It has a mouth and teeth and eyes. It is a snake. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They scream. They run away. They find their mom. She hugs them. She tells them to be careful. She says the snake is not nice. It can bite. It can hurt. + +Anna and Ben nod. They are sorry. They do not want to play with the snake. They want to play with their mom. They are quiet. They are safe. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their dog, Spot. Spot was a cute dog with black and white fur and a big tail. He liked to run and chase balls and sticks. Ben and Lily loved Spot very much. + +One day, a big truck came to the park. It was loud and scary. It had a big shovel on the front and a big hole on the back. The truck was digging up the grass and the dirt. Ben and Lily did not like the truck. They wanted it to go away. + +Spot did not like the truck either. He barked and growled at it. He wanted to protect Ben and Lily. He ran towards the truck and tried to bite its tires. But the truck did not stop. It kept digging and moving. Spot was in danger. + +"Spot, come back!" Ben shouted. "The truck is bad! It can hurt you!" + +"Spot, please listen!" Lily cried. "We love you! We don't want you to get hurt!" + +But Spot did not hear them. He was too brave and too angry. He kept running after the truck. Ben and Lily were very worried. They did not know what to do. + +Then, they saw a man in a blue uniform. He had a badge and a hat. He was a police officer. He saw Spot and the truck. He knew Spot was in trouble. He ran to the truck and blew his whistle. He made the truck stop. He picked up Spot and carried him to Ben and Lily. He gave them a hug and a smile. + +"Are you okay, little dog?" he asked. "You are very brave, but you should not chase trucks. They are dangerous. You are lucky I was here. I am a hero. I help people and animals who are in trouble." + +Ben and Lily thanked the police officer. They were very happy and relieved. They hugged Spot and kissed him. They told him he was a hero too, but he should be more careful. Spot licked their faces and wagged his tail. He was sorry he made them worry. He was glad he was safe. + +The police officer waved goodbye and left. Ben and Lily took Spot home. They gave him a treat and a toy. They played with him and cuddled him. They told him he was a cute dog and they loved him very much. Spot was happy. He loved them too. He did not worry about the truck anymore. He only worried about being a good dog and a good friend. +Lily liked to dress up in her mom's clothes. She found a big hat, a long dress and some shiny shoes in the closet. She put them on and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt very pretty and grown-up. + +She wanted to show her mom how she looked, so she went outside to find her. She saw her mom in the garden, picking some flowers. She ran towards her, waving her hat. + +"Mom, mom, look at me!" she shouted. "I'm a princess!" + +Her mom turned around and smiled. She saw Lily in her clothes and laughed. + +"You are a very pretty princess, Lily," she said. "But you know, those are my special clothes. I only wear them for very important occasions. You can't play with them, honey. They might get dirty or torn." + +Lily felt sad. She liked the clothes and wanted to keep them. She didn't want to take them off. + +"But mom, I love them," she said. "They make me feel happy. Can I please wear them for a little while?" + +Her mom shook her head. She was about to say no, when she heard a loud noise. It was the neighbor's dog, barking and running towards them. He was a big, black dog with sharp teeth. He liked to chase things that moved. + +Lily saw the dog and felt scared. She dropped her hat and screamed. She wanted to run away, but the dress was too long and the shoes were too big. She tripped and fell on the ground. + +Her mom saw what happened and ran to help her. She picked her up and hugged her. She checked if she was hurt. She was not, but she was very scared and crying. + +"Shh, shh, it's okay, Lily," her mom said. "The dog can't hurt you. He's just playing. He's a friendly dog. He won't bite you." + +She looked at the dog and said, "Go away, boy. Leave us alone." + +The dog stopped barking and wagged his tail. He saw the hat on the ground and picked it up. He thought it was a toy. He ran away with it, happy. + +Lily saw the dog take her hat and felt more sad. She liked the hat. It was her favorite part of the outfit. She wanted it back. + +"Mom, mom, the dog took my hat," she said. "He stole it. Can we get it back?" + +Her mom sighed. She looked at the hat and then at Lily. She saw how much she loved the clothes and how much they meant to her. She felt sorry for her. + +"Okay, Lily," she said. "We can try to get your hat back. But first, you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will take off the clothes and put them back in the closet. And you have to promise me that you will ask me before you wear them again. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded. She understood. She knew her mom was right. She had to respect her things and follow her rules. She said, "I promise, mom. I'm sorry. I won't do it again." + +Her mom smiled and kissed her. She said, "I love you, Lily. You are a very good girl. And you are a very pretty princess, even without the clothes." + +She took off the dress and the shoes and gave them to her mom. She held her hand and walked with her to the neighbor's house. They knocked on the door and asked for the hat. The neighbor was very nice and gave it back. He apologized for the dog and said he was just curious. He said Lily looked very cute in the hat and gave her a flower. + +Lily thanked him and took the flower. She put it in her hair and smiled. She felt happy again. She had her hat, her flower and her mom. She didn't need anything else. She was a princess, after all. +Tom and Sam like to play golf. They have small sticks and balls. They hit the balls with the sticks and try to make them go in holes. They have fun. + +One day, they want to play golf in the park. But they have to wait. Mom says there is a delay. There is a big truck on the road. It makes a lot of noise and smoke. It blocks the way. Tom and Sam are sad. + +They look at the truck. They see something on the back. It is a big animal. It is brown and furry. It has horns and hoofs. It does not move. It does not breathe. It is dead. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They do not like the dead animal. They do not want to play golf anymore. They want to go home. They hug Mom. + +Mom says it is okay. She says the truck is taking the dead animal away. She says it is a moose. She says it was sick and died. She says it is sad, but it happens. + +She says they can play golf another day. She says they can do something else today. She says they can have ice cream. Tom and Sam smile. They like ice cream. They forget the delay and the dead moose. They are happy. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. It was spring, and the flowers were bright and pretty. Sara liked to smell the flowers and make a necklace with them. Ben liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. + +"Look, Sara, I can fly!" Ben shouted, as he jumped from the swing. He landed on the ground with a thud. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he cried, holding his knee. He had a big scratch and it was bleeding. + +Sara ran to him and saw his wound. She frowned. She did not like to see Ben hurt. + +"Ben, are you okay?" she asked, with a worried voice. + +"No, it hurts a lot!" Ben said, with tears in his eyes. + +Sara thought for a moment. She remembered that her mom had a band-aid in her bag. She ran to the bench where her mom was sitting and reading a book. + +"Mom, mom, Ben needs a band-aid!" she said, pointing to Ben. + +Her mom looked up and saw Ben on the ground. She quickly got up and took a band-aid from her bag. + +"Thank you, Sara, you are very helpful!" she said, as she walked to Ben. + +She cleaned his wound and put the band-aid on it. + +"There, all better!" she said, with a smile. + +Ben smiled too. He felt better now. + +"Thank you, mom, thank you, Sara!" he said, hugging them. + +Sara hugged him back. + +"You're welcome, Ben. I'm glad you're okay. Do you want to play some more?" she asked. + +Ben nodded. + +"Yes, but not too high!" he said. + +They laughed and ran to the slide. They had fun in the park. It was spring, and they were happy. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big pair of scissors in the kitchen. They decide to use the scissors to cut things. + +"Look, I can cut this paper!" Tom says. He cuts the paper into small pieces. + +"Me too!" Jen says. She cuts the paper too. Then she sees a book on the table. "Can I cut the book?" she asks. + +"No, don't cut the book!" Tom says. "That is a bad thing to do. Mom will be angry." + +But Jen does not listen. She cuts the book with the scissors. She cuts the pages and the cover. She thinks it is fun. + +Then they hear a noise. It is Mom. She comes into the kitchen. She sees the paper and the book on the floor. She sees the scissors in Jen's hand. She is very angry. + +"What did you do?" she yells. "You cut the book! That was a fine book! It was a gift from Grandma! How could you do such a thing?" + +Tom and Jen are scared. They say they are sorry. But Mom does not forgive them. She takes the scissors away. She makes them clean up the mess. She says they are not friends anymore. She says they have to go to their rooms and stay there. She says they will not get any dessert or story tonight. + +Tom and Jen are sad. They cry. They wish they did not cut the book. They wish they listened to Tom. They wish Mom was not angry. They wish they were still friends. But it is too late. They cut the book. They did a bad thing. And now they have to pay. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big flashlight in their dad's closet. They turned it on and saw a bright light. They thought it was fun to shine it on the walls and make shadows. + +"Look, Lily, I can make a dog!" Sam said, holding his hand in front of the flashlight. + +"Wow, Sam, that's cool! Can you make a cat?" Lily asked, blinking her eyes. + +Sam tried to make a cat, but it looked more like a mouse. Lily laughed and clapped her hands. They kept playing with the flashlight, making different animals and noises. + +But they did not hear their mom calling them for dinner. She came into the closet and saw them with the flashlight. She was not happy. + +"Sam and Lily, what are you doing? You know you are not supposed to play with dad's flashlight. It is not a toy. It is for emergencies. You could hurt your eyes or waste the batteries. Come here, right now!" she said, taking the flashlight from them. + +Sam and Lily felt bad. They knew they did something wrong. They followed their mom to the kitchen, where she gave them a lecture. She told them why they should not play with the flashlight, and why they should listen to her when she calls them. She also told them to say sorry to their dad, and to be more careful next time. + +Sam and Lily nodded and said sorry. They did not want to make their mom or dad angry. They also did not want to miss dinner. They were hungry and tired from playing. They ate their food and drank their milk. Then they hugged their mom and dad and went to bed. They dreamed of bright lights and shadows, but they did not touch the flashlight again. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. They saw a big tree with many green leaves and red fruits. They wanted to touch the fruits and see how they tasted. + +"Look, Ben, the fruits are so pretty and shiny. Let's go and touch them," Anna said. + +"OK, Anna, but be careful. Maybe they are not good for us," Ben said. + +They ran to the tree and reached for the fruits. But as soon as they touched them, they felt a sharp pain in their fingers. The fruits were not fruits, but spiky balls that hurt a lot. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Anna, it hurts! Let go of the fruit!" Ben cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Ben, I can't! The fruit is stuck to my hand!" Anna cried. + +They tried to pull their hands away, but the spiky balls were too strong. They started to bleed and cry louder and louder. + +A man who was walking by heard their cries and came to help them. He saw the tree and the spiky balls and shook his head. + +"You silly children, why did you touch the tree? Don't you know that this is a cactus? It has needles that can hurt you very much. You are not intelligent at all," he said. + +He took out a knife and cut the spiky balls from their hands. He wrapped their hands with a cloth and took them to a doctor. The doctor gave them some medicine and a bandage and told them to be more careful next time. + +Anna and Ben learned a hard lesson that day. They never touched the cactus tree again. They were sad and ashamed and wished they had been more intelligent. +Lily liked to walk with her mom. Mom was a model. She wore pretty clothes and shoes. Sometimes she took Lily to her work. Lily saw many cameras and lights. + +One day, mom had a big show. She asked Lily to come with her. Lily was happy. She put on her best dress and hat. She held mom's hand and walked to the car. + +At the show, mom had to change her clothes many times. She told Lily to wait for her in a chair. Lily saw many people. Some were models like mom. Some were helpers. Some were watchers. + +Lily wanted to talk to mom. She got up from the chair and walked to the stage. She saw mom in a blue dress. She looked very pretty. Lily called her name. + +"Mom, mom, look at me!" + +Mom heard Lily. She smiled and waved. She said, "Hi, Lily, you look very pretty too!" + +But then, a helper came and took Lily away. He said, "Sorry, little girl, you can't be here. It's not safe. You have to go back to your chair." + +Lily was sad. She didn't want to leave mom. She cried and kicked. She said, "No, no, let me go! I want to be with mom!" + +Mom saw Lily. She felt sorry for her. She said to the helper, "It's okay, I'll take her. She's my daughter. She won't bother anyone." + +The helper said, "But, miss, you have to go on the stage soon. You can't take her with you." + +Mom said, "Don't worry, I'll be back in time. I'm a reliable model. I always do my job well." + +Mom took Lily in her arms and walked to the backstage. She hugged her and kissed her. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily, I didn't mean to leave you alone. I love you very much. You're my best friend." + +Lily stopped crying. She smiled and hugged mom. She said, "I love you too, mom. You're my best friend too." + +Mom said, "How about we watch the show together? You can sit on my lap and see all the pretty clothes and shoes. Would you like that?" + +Lily said, "Yes, mom, I would like that very much." + +Mom and Lily walked to the front row. They sat on a chair and watched the show. Lily clapped and cheered for mom. Mom winked and smiled at Lily. They were both very happy. +Sam was enthusiastic about his new toy car. It was red and shiny and had four big wheels. He wanted to play with it all day and night. He put a battery inside the car and turned it on. The car made a loud noise and moved very fast. + +"Wow, look at my car!" Sam shouted to his mom. "It can go anywhere!" + +Mom smiled and watched Sam drive his car around the living room. She was happy that he liked his gift. She also wanted to teach him something. + +"Sam, do you know what a battery is?" Mom asked. + +Sam stopped his car and looked at Mom. He shook his head. + +"A battery is something that gives power to your car. It makes it move and make noise. But a battery does not last forever. It can run out of power. Then your car will stop moving and making noise. Do you understand?" Mom explained. + +Sam nodded. He learned a new word. He learned what a battery was. + +"Can I get more batteries if they run out?" Sam asked. + +"Yes, you can. But you have to be careful with batteries. They are not toys. They can be dangerous if you break them or put them in your mouth. You have to ask me or Dad before you change them. And you have to throw away the old ones in a special bin. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Sam nodded again. He learned more things. He learned how to use batteries safely. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are very smart. I love you and I love my car." Sam said. + +Mom hugged Sam and kissed his cheek. She was proud of him. He was enthusiastic and curious. He learned a lot today. +Tom and Anna like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has a cage with a gorilla inside. The gorilla looks sad and bored. + +"Look, a gorilla!" Tom says. "He is big and hairy. Do you think he can talk?" + +"I don't know," Anna says. "Maybe he can. Let's say hello to him." + +They go near the cage and wave to the gorilla. The gorilla looks at them and makes a soft noise. + +"Hello, gorilla," Tom says. "What is your name?" + +The gorilla points to a sign on the cage. The sign says "Bobo". + +"Bobo," Anna repeats. "That is a nice name. Do you like the park, Bobo?" + +The gorilla shakes his head. He points to the trees and the sky. + +"You want to go to the trees and the sky?" Tom asks. "You want to be free?" + +The gorilla nods. He looks sad again. + +Tom and Anna feel sorry for Bobo. They wish they could help him. + +"Maybe we can open the cage," Anna says. "Maybe we can let him out." + +"But how?" Tom says. "The cage is locked. And the truck driver is watching." + +They look around and see the truck driver. He is talking on his phone. He is not paying attention to the cage. + +"Quick, let's try," Anna says. "Maybe we can find the key." + +They look for the key. They see it hanging on the truck door. They run to the truck and grab the key. They run back to the cage and unlock it. + +"Come on, Bobo," Tom says. "You can go now. You can be free." + +The gorilla looks at them and smiles. He hugs them and thanks them. He is a modest gorilla. He does not want to make trouble. + +He springs out of the cage and runs to the trees. He climbs up and swings from branch to branch. He looks happy and free. + +Tom and Anna watch him and cheer. They are happy for Bobo. They hope he will find a good home. + +The end. +Tim and Mia were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big cave in the hill. They wanted to go inside and see what was there. + +"Let's go in the cave!" Tim said. "Maybe we can find treasure or animals." + +"I don't know, Tim," Mia said. "The cave looks dark and scary. What if we get lost or hurt?" + +"Don't be afraid, Mia," Tim said. "We have a flashlight and a map. We can be brave and have fun." + +Tim and Mia went in the cave with their flashlight and map. They saw many rocks and bats and spiders. They also saw a yellow stone that shone like the sun. + +"Wow, look at this stone!" Tim said. "It is so pretty and yellow. I want to take it home." + +"Tim, wait!" Mia said. "Maybe the stone belongs to someone or something. Maybe it is important for the cave. Maybe we should leave it here." + +"No, Mia," Tim said. "The stone is mine. I found it first. I want to keep it." + +Tim took the stone and put it in his backpack. He and Mia walked back to the cave entrance. But when they got there, they saw a big problem. The entrance was blocked by rocks. They could not get out. + +"Help! Help!" Tim and Mia shouted. "We are stuck in the cave!" + +They heard a loud roar from inside the cave. It was a bear. The bear was angry. The bear wanted the yellow stone. The yellow stone was the bear's treasure. The bear had put the rocks to protect the stone. + +"Tim, what did you do?" Mia said. "You took the bear's stone. You made the bear mad. You trapped us in the cave." + +"I'm sorry, Mia," Tim said. "I was greedy and foolish. I should have listened to you. I should have left the stone alone." + +Tim and Mia were very scared. They hugged each other and hoped for help. They learned a hard lesson. They learned to respect nature and not take what is not theirs. They learned to remind each other to be kind and smart. +Ben and Mia liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They made roads and bridges with their blocks and books. They zoomed their cars on the roads and made loud noises. + +One morning, they woke up early and saw the sunrise. The sky was pink and orange and yellow. They ran to the window and pointed at the sunrise. "Look, look!" Ben said. "Pretty!" Mia said. + +They wanted to play with their cars in the sun. They put on their coats and shoes and grabbed their cars. They asked their mom if they could go outside. Their mom was dependable. She always took care of them and played with them. She smiled and said, "Yes, you can go outside, but stay in the yard and be careful." + +Ben and Mia went outside and found a spot to play. They made a hill with some dirt and rocks. They zoomed their cars up and down the hill. They had fun and laughed. They saw the sun get higher and brighter. They felt warm and happy. They loved their cars and their mom and the sunrise. +Once upon a time, in a little town, there was a small cat. This cat was very independent. It liked to go on walks all by itself. The cat seemed to know where it was going. + +One day, the cat walked to a big tree. A little bird was in the tree. The bird seemed to be singing a song. The cat liked the song and listened to the bird. + +After the song, the cat and the bird played together. They had lots of fun. The cat seemed happy to have a new friend. Then, they both went back to the little town to play some more. +One day, a boy named Tim had an exam. He was very scared. He did not want to take the exam. Tim thought the exam was disgusting. He did not like to study for it. + +The day of the exam, Tim woke up late. He was in a hurry. He put on his clothes and ran to school. But Tim did something bad. He forgot his exam paper at home. + +When Tim got to school, the teacher asked for his exam paper. Tim looked in his bag, but he could not find it. He felt very sad. The teacher was mad at Tim. Tim knew he would get a bad grade. + +Tim went home after school. He was very sad. He told his mom and dad about the exam. They were not happy. Tim knew he should not forget important things. He promised to do better next time. But for now, Tim had a bad ending to his day. +One day, a little girl found a flute in her toy box. It was a weird flute, not like the ones she saw on TV. She wanted to play with it, so she took it outside. + +She saw her friend, a small cat. The cat was cold and shivered. The girl felt sad for the cat. She wanted to help. She went back inside and found a soft blanket to cover the cat. The cat felt warm and happy now. + +The girl started to play the weird flute. But it made a loud, scary sound. The cat got scared and ran away fast. The girl was sad because she lost her friend. She went home with her weird flute and cried. +Once upon a time, there was a big, unusual armchair. It was a very special chair because it could print pictures. The armchair was in a small house where a little girl named Lily lived. + +One day, Lily sat on the armchair and saw a button. She pushed it, and the armchair printed a picture of a cat. Lily was very happy and showed the picture to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "What a special armchair we have!" + +Every day, Lily would sit on the unusual armchair and print a new picture. She made a big book with all the pictures she printed. Lily and her mom loved the armchair very much, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she woke up feeling grumpy. She did not know why she was grumpy, but she just was. Lily got out of bed and went to find her mom. + +"Mom, I'm grumpy today," Lily said. Her mom looked at her and smiled. "That's okay, Lily. Sometimes we all have grumpy days. But maybe we can do something fun to help you feel better." + +Lily thought about it for a moment. "Can we go to the park?" she asked. Her mom nodded and said, "Yes, let's go to the park!" + +At the park, Lily played on the swings and slide. She laughed and had so much fun. She even made a new friend named Max. They played together all day. + +As the sun began to set, Lily realized she was not grumpy anymore. She had almost forgot that she was grumpy in the morning. She looked at her mom and said, "Thank you for taking me to the park. I'm not grumpy anymore." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm glad you had a good day, Lily. Sometimes all we need is a little fun to help us forget our grumpy days." And they went home, happy and tired from their fun day at the park. +One day, a little dog named Max saw some birds in the sky. He wanted to join them and play. Max tried to jump high to reach the birds, but he could not. Max was sad. + +Then, Max saw a big tree near the exit of his yard. He thought if he could climb the tree, he could join the birds. Max tried to climb, but it was not safe for a little dog like him. Max was sad again. + +Max's friend, a kind cat named Luna, saw Max was sad. Luna had an idea! She told Max to sit under the tree and watch the birds. Max did as Luna said, and soon the birds came down to join Max. They all played together, and Max was happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to travel with her family. They went to many places, like the park, the beach, and the zoo. Mia always had fun when she traveled. + +One day, Mia found a jar in the kitchen. The jar was empty, but Mia had a crazy idea. She decided to fill the jar with fun things she found during her travels. Mia put sand from the beach, a leaf from the park, and a small toy from the zoo in the jar. + +Every time Mia traveled, she added something new to her crazy jar. The jar became full of memories and fun things from her adventures. Mia loved her jar and the memories it held. And she couldn't wait to travel more and find new things to add to her special jar. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Amy went to the park with her mom. They brought a big bag with them. In the bag, there were toys, food, and a big orange ball. Amy was very happy to play with the ball. + +After playing for a while, Amy was thirsty. Her mom said, "Let's unpack the bag and find some juice." They opened the bag and took out a small box. Inside the box was a cold juice for Amy to drink. The juice was sweet and yummy. + +Amy drank all the juice and said, "Thank you, Mom!" Then, they played with the orange ball some more. They had so much fun at the park. When it was time to go home, they packed the bag and walked back home. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. The boat had a big, heavy anchor. One day, the boat met a flexible fish. The fish could bend and twist its body. The fish said, "Hi, boat! I can help you clean your anchor." + +The boat was happy. The fish started to clean the anchor. The fish used its tail to clean the dirt off the anchor. The boat said, "Thank you, fish! You are a good friend." + +But then, a big wave came. The wave pushed the boat and the anchor. The fish was still cleaning the anchor. The fish got stuck under the anchor. The fish could not get out. The boat tried to help, but it was too late. The fish was gone. The boat was sad and missed its friend, the flexible fish. +One day, a small cat named Kitty put on a costume. The costume was green and looked like a frog. Kitty felt fearful in the costume, but she wanted to play a game. She wanted to spring like a frog. + +Kitty saw her friend, Doggy, outside. Doggy was playing with a ball. Kitty wanted to show Doggy her costume and how she could spring. She went outside and said, "Look at me! I'm a frog now!" + +Doggy looked at Kitty and laughed, "You're not a frog, you're a cat!" Kitty felt sad and fearful. She wanted Doggy to play with her, but Doggy didn't want to play with a cat in a costume. Kitty didn't know what to do. + +She took off her costume and showed Doggy that she was still a cat. Doggy felt bad for laughing at Kitty. Doggy said, "I'm sorry, Kitty. Let's play together!" Kitty and Doggy played with the ball and had fun. Kitty learned that she didn't need a costume to have fun with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a team of bugs. They were special bugs that could glow. They lived in a long, dark tunnel. Every night, they would come out and play. + +One day, a new bug named Tim came to the tunnel. Tim was shy and did not know how to glow. The other bugs saw Tim and wanted to help him. They said, "Hi, Tim! We are a team. We can glow. Let's play together!" + +Tim was happy to have new friends. They all played together and had fun. As they played, Tim started to glow too. The long, dark tunnel was filled with light from the glowing bugs. They were the best team ever. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a strong boy named Tom. Tom liked to play with his toys and read books. He had a big bookshelf in his room with many fun books. + +One day, Tom saw a new book on the bookshelf. He did not know where it came from. He began to wonder who put it there. He picked up the book and started to read. + +Tom read about a strong hero who saved people. He liked the hero and wanted to be like him. Tom played hero games and felt happy. He knew that being strong and kind was good. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had long, pretty hair that she loved very much. One day, Lucy saw a scary-looking dog. The dog had no hair and looked very sad. + +Lucy wanted to help the dog gain hair. She thought, "If the dog has hair, it will not look scary anymore." So, she took the dog home and gave it a warm bath. She brushed the dog's skin and fed it good food. + +After some days, the dog started to grow hair. It was not scary anymore. Lucy and the dog became best friends. The moral of the story is: when we help others, we can make things better for them and for us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to eat rice. Every day, she would seat herself at the table and eat a big bowl of rice. It made her very happy. + +One day, Lucy went to a big store with her mom. She saw a rich man with a big bag of rice. Lucy wanted to be friends with him because she loved rice so much. She walked up to the rich man and said, "Hi, I am Lucy. I love rice too!" + +The rich man smiled and said, "Hello, Lucy! I am Mr. Rich. I love rice too. Would you like to share some rice with me?" Lucy was so happy. They sat down and ate the rice together. From that day on, Lucy and Mr. Rich were the best of friends, and they always shared their rice. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a naughty dog named Max. Max liked to play tricks on the other animals. One day, Max saw a cat named Fluffy. Max wanted to play a trick on Fluffy. + +Max said to Fluffy, "I bet I can bow better than you!" Fluffy was in shock. She had never seen a dog bow before. Fluffy said, "Okay, let's see who can bow better!" + +Max bowed very low, but Fluffy bowed even lower. Max was very sad. He knew that he had been naughty and should not have played a trick on Fluffy. Max said, "I'm sorry, Fluffy. I was naughty. You are the best at bowing." + +From that day on, Max learned his lesson and was never naughty again. He became friends with Fluffy and all the other animals in the town. They all played happily together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a troubled little boy named Tim. Tim was always sad and did not like to play with his friends. One day, his mom asked him, "Tim, why are you always sad?" + +Tim said, "I don't know, Mom. I just feel troubled all the time." + +His mom thought for a moment and said, "Let's go for a walk and turn this sad time into a happy time." + +So, Tim and his mom went for a walk. They saw a big tree and decided to turn around it. As they turned around the tree, Tim started to feel better. He smiled and laughed for the first time in a long time. + +From that day on, Tim learned that when he felt troubled, he could turn his sadness into happiness by doing something fun with his mom. And the moral of the story is: when you feel sad, try to do something fun to turn your sadness into happiness. +Once upon a time, in a big green tree, there was a little bird. The little bird had a cozy nest. The nest was her home. It was very peaceful there. She liked to sit in her nest and watch the sun go up and down. + +One day, the little bird went to find food. She flew far away from her nest. She found many yummy bugs to eat. The little bird was happy. But, she started to miss her peaceful nest. + +The little bird wanted to go back to her nest. She flew up and up in the sky. She looked for her big green tree. Soon, she found it. The little bird was so happy to see her nest again. + +The little bird went back to her peaceful nest. She sat in it and watched the sun go down. She knew she would always miss her nest when she went away. But, she also knew she could always find her way back home. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog. His name was Max. Max liked to take a nap under a big tree. One day, Max saw a little cat. The cat had an impressive tail. Max wanted to play with the cat. + +Max said, "Hi, cat! What is your name?" The cat said, "My name is Lily. I like your big tree. Can I take a nap with you?" Max said, "Yes, we can nap together." + +But when they tried to nap, a loud bird came. The bird said, "This is my tree! You cannot nap here!" Max and Lily were sad. They asked the bird, "Can we all nap together?" The bird thought for a moment and said, "Okay, we can all nap together." And so, Max, Lily, and the bird took a big nap under the impressive tree. They all became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little green frog. The frog lived in a big pond. The pond was his home. One day, the green frog hopped far away from his pond. He wanted to meet new friends. + +As the green frog hopped, he saw a point. The point was a small, sharp stick. The green frog hopped over the stick. He kept hopping and hopping. Soon, he met a big, brown dog. + +The green frog and the big, brown dog became friends. They played together near the pond. The dog would bark and the frog would hop. They were very happy. At the end of the day, they said goodbye. The green frog hopped back to his pond, excited to meet more friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a street. On this street, a little girl named Lily lived with her mom and dad. They had a small house with a lovely garden. Lily loved to play in the garden with her toys. + +One sunny day, Lily's mom made some delicious cookies. She gave Lily a cookie and said, "Lily, please share these cookies with your friends on the street." Lily took the cookies and went to find her friends. She found her friend Tom, and they both started eating the cookies. + +Soon, another friend, Sue, came by and saw them eating cookies. Sue said, "Hey, can I have a cookie too?" Lily and Tom looked at each other and began to complain. They said, "But we only have a few cookies left!" Sue felt sad and walked away. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and called Lily and Tom over. She said, "You should always share with your friends, even if you only have a little bit. Sharing makes everyone happy." Lily and Tom felt bad and decided to share the last cookie with Sue. + +From that day on, Lily, Tom, and Sue always shared their treats with each other. They learned that sharing is caring and it made them all happier. And that is the moral of the story: sharing is a good thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little pink bunny. The bunny loved to hop and play. One day, the bunny went to the garden to watch the plants grow. + +In the garden, the bunny saw a big squash. The squash was very big and round. The bunny wanted to watch it grow bigger and bigger. + +Every day, the bunny came to the garden to watch the squash. The squash grew and grew. The bunny was so happy to see it grow. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a big toy box with many toys. She loved to play with all her toys every day. One day, Amy found a key in her toy box. She was very excited and wanted to find out what it could open. + +Amy became impatient and wanted to join her friends outside to play. But she thought about the key and decided to look around her house for something to open with it. She tried the key on many things like her toy box, her little house, and even her toy car. But the key did not fit in any of them. + +Finally, Amy saw a small treasure chest in her room. She tried the key and it fit! She opened the chest and found many colorful stickers inside. Amy was very happy and decided to join her friends outside. She shared her stickers with her friends and they all had a great time playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big dog. The dog was so big that everyone called him Enormous. Enormous liked to play and run all day long. He had a big house with a porch. + +One sunny day, Enormous was playing on the porch. He saw a little cat come near his house. The cat was very small and cute. Enormous wanted to play with the cat, so he said, "Come, little cat, let's play on the porch!" + +The little cat was scared of Enormous at first. But Enormous was very nice and gentle. Soon, the cat came to the porch and they played together. They had so much fun that they became best friends. + +From that day on, Enormous and the little cat played together every day on the porch. They were very happy and loved each other very much. And everyone in the town loved to watch them play and have fun together. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a gloomy bag with a zipper. He did not know what was inside. He tried to open it, but the zipper was stuck. Tim felt sad. + +His friend, Sue, saw him and asked, "Why are you sad, Tim?" Tim showed her the gloomy bag and said, "I can't open this zipper." Sue had an idea. She said, "Let's mark it with a big X and show it to our teacher." + +Tim and Sue went to their teacher with the gloomy bag. The teacher saw the big X mark and knew they needed help. She pulled the zipper, and it opened! Inside the bag were colorful toys. Tim and Sue were happy, and they played with the toys together. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man. He had a big pot. He loved to zoom around in his fast car. + +One day, he went for a drive. He saw a big hill. He wanted to zoom up the hill with his car. So, he drove very fast. + +At the top of the hill, he found a big tree. He put his pot under the tree. He sat down and enjoyed the view. He felt happy. +Once upon a time, in a faraway nation, there lived a shy little girl named Lily. She had a big, twisty tree in her backyard. Lily loved to play under the twisty tree every day. + +One sunny day, Lily saw a small, shy bird sitting on a branch of the twisty tree. The bird was too shy to sing. Lily wanted to help the bird, so she started to sing a happy song. + +As Lily sang, the shy bird listened and began to feel less shy. Soon, the bird started to sing along with Lily. They sang and played under the twisty tree all day long. From that day on, the shy bird and Lily became the best of friends, and they loved to sing together under the twisty tree. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk with his mom. They saw a big, red mailbox on the street. Tim's mom had a letter to put in the mailbox. She said, "Tim, can you help me fold the letter?" + +Tim helped his mom fold the letter. They put it in the mailbox together. Then, they walked some more. They saw a smelly trash can. Tim said, "Ew, smelly!" + +His mom said, "Yes, it's smelly. Let's keep walking." They walked away from the smelly trash can and went to the park. At the park, they saw a dog. The dog was playing with a ball. Tim and his mom played with the dog and had a fun day at the park. +One day, a bald man named Tom went for a walk. He saw a big tree with a small bird on top. The bird was sad because it could not fly. Tom wanted to help the bird. + +Tom said, "I will lift you up and put you in your nest." The bird was happy and said, "Thank you, Tom!" Tom lifted the bird and put it back in its nest. The bird was safe and sound. + +After that, Tom saw a pile of ash. He thought, "I can use this ash to help my plants grow." So, he took the ash and put it on his plants. The plants grew big and strong. Tom and the bird were happy and became friends. +Once upon a time, in a little house, there was a gentle mom and her small child. They loved to play and have fun together. One day, they decided to make a big paper boat. + +The gentle mom put a big paper on the table. She showed the child how to fold the paper to make the boat. They folded the paper again and again until the boat was ready. + +The child was very happy to see the boat. They took the boat to a small pond and watched it float on the water. The gentle mom and the child laughed and clapped their hands as they saw the boat sail away. They went home, excited to make more boats and have more fun together. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat corn. One day, he saw a big corn field and decided to pick some corn to eat. + +As he was picking the corn, he met a little girl named Sue. Sue was picking corn too. Tim looked at Sue and said, "I love corn, but I don't know how it grows." Sue smiled and said, "I can teach you about corn." + +Sue showed Tim how to plant corn seeds and take care of them. They worked together and watched the corn grow. Tim was happy to learn and not be ignorant about corn anymore. They shared the corn with the village and everyone was happy. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be afraid to ask for help and learn new things. It's better to learn and grow than to stay ignorant. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm. On the farm, there was an enormous dog named Max. Max liked to run and play with the kids. He also liked to help the farmer. The farmer had a row of red flowers that Max had to watch. Max loved his job. + +One day, Max saw a little bunny hopping near the row of red flowers. Max knew the bunny wanted to eat the flowers. He had to stop the bunny. Max thought of a plan to save the flowers. He remembered the farmer had a big box of toys. Max had an idea. + +Max ran to the box and found a toy carrot. He put the toy carrot near the row of red flowers. The bunny saw the toy carrot and hopped over to it. The bunny tried to eat the toy carrot, but it was not real. The bunny was sad and left the flowers alone. Max was happy because he saved the row of red flowers. The farmer was proud of Max and gave him a big hug. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. He saw a big, red swing and wanted to play on it. But he was too small to sit on the seat. He felt worried. + +Tim's mom saw he was worried and had an idea. She found a small chair and put it on the swing. Now Tim could sit on the seat without falling. He was very happy. + +Tim started to swing back and forth. He went higher and higher. But then, he felt dizzy. He told his mom to stop the swing. His mom helped him down and they sat on the grass until he felt better. Tim learned that it's okay to ask for help when you are worried or dizzy. +Once upon a time, there was a popular blue kayak. Many kids liked to play with it. They took it to the lake every day. + +One sunny day, a little boy named Tim went to the lake. He saw the blue kayak and wanted to play with it. So, Tim picked it up and put it in the water. He got in and started to paddle. + +Tim had a lot of fun in the popular blue kayak. He paddled all day long. When it was time to go home, he picked up the kayak and put it back on the shore. All the kids wanted to play with the popular blue kayak the next day. +Once upon a time, in a small kitchen, there was a mysterious potato. It was not like other potatoes. This potato could display funny faces. It made all the kids laugh. + +One day, a little boy named Tim found the potato. He was so happy to see the funny faces. He showed the potato to his friends. They all laughed and had fun. + +But then, something bad happened. The mysterious potato started to feel sick. It could not display funny faces anymore. Tim and his friends were sad. They tried to help the potato, but it did not work. In the end, the potato lost all its magic and became just like any other potato. +Once upon a time, there was a kind duck named Ducky. Ducky lived in a big pond with many other ducks. They all loved to play and splash in the water all day long. + +One day, the ducks had a fun race in the pond. The winner would get a prize. Ducky wanted to win the prize, but so did all the other ducks. They all lined up and got ready to race. + +The race started and all the ducks began to splash and swim as fast as they could. Ducky swam very fast, but so did the other ducks. In the end, Ducky won the race and got the prize. All the other ducks were happy for Ducky and they all continued to play and splash in the pond together. +Once upon a time, there was a rich lady who had a big house. She loved to sew and make pretty clothes. She had a box with many colors of thread. + +One day, the sun was very hot. The lady said, "Oh no! The sun is so hot, it can burn my thread!" She was scared that her thread would get ruined. So, she took her box of thread and put it in a cool, dark room. + +Her friend came to visit and saw the thread in the room. The friend said, "Why is your thread here?" The lady told her about the hot sun and how she was scared it could burn her thread. The friend laughed and said, "The sun can be hot, but it can't burn your thread. It's safe to keep it by the window." + +The lady was happy to hear this. She moved her thread back to the window and continued to sew pretty clothes. From that day on, she was never scared of the sun burning her thread again. +Once upon a time, there was a red rabbit. The rabbit liked to play in the sun. One day, he went to the woods to find a friend. + +In the woods, he met a big bear. The bear said, "I am hungry." The red rabbit wanted to help the bear. He thought of a plan to make food. They found a pot and put in water, carrots, and leaves. The red rabbit said, "Now we stir!" + +As they stirred the pot, a small bird came by. The bird saw the food and wanted some too. But the bear said, "No, this is only for me and the rabbit." The red rabbit felt sad for the bird. He said, "We can all share the food." + +The bear thought for a moment and agreed. They all shared the food and had a great time. The moral of the story is that sharing is caring. +One day, a little dog named Spot found a broken cord in the park. Spot liked to play with cords, so he picked it up with his mouth. He wagged his tail and ran around, happy to have a new toy. + +Spot's friend, a cat named Fluffy, saw him playing. Fluffy asked, "What do you have, Spot?" Spot replied, "I found a cord! It's broken, but I like it." Fluffy wanted to play too, so they played together with the broken cord. + +While they were playing, Fluffy felt a big sneeze coming. "Achoo!" Fluffy sneezed, and the broken cord flew up into the air. Spot and Fluffy laughed and chased after the cord. They played all day long, happy to have each other and their new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small house in the west. He had a big, yummy cake that his mom made for him. Tim loved his cake very much. + +One day, Tim went outside to play. He saw his friend, Sam. Sam saw the yummy cake and wanted it, too. Sam said, "I want some of your cake, Tim!" Tim didn't want to share his cake. So, he decided to tease Sam. He said, "You can't have my cake, Sam. It's all mine!" + +Sam was sad, but he had an idea. He went to his mom and asked her to make a yummy cake, too. His mom made a cake for Sam. Now, Sam had his own yummy cake. + +Tim saw Sam's cake and felt bad for teasing him. He said, "I'm sorry, Sam. Let's share our cakes with each other." Sam agreed, and they both shared their yummy cakes. Tim and Sam were happy and became better friends. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier. The soldier was very strong and brave. He had a job to do. He had to deliver a big box to the king. The box was heavy, but the soldier was strong. + +On his way to the king, the soldier met an angry dog. The angry dog barked and jumped. The soldier was scared, but he did not run away. He gave the angry dog a bone from his bag. The angry dog took the bone and went away. + +The soldier kept walking and soon he was at the king's house. He gave the big box to the king. The king was very happy. The king said, "Thank you, brave soldier!" The soldier smiled and went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a pretty gem in her backyard. She was so happy and wanted to show it to her best friend, Tom. Tom was a silly boy who sometimes did stupid things. + +Lily went to Tom's house and showed him the gem. Tom liked it very much and wanted to have it. But Lily didn't want to give it away. She told Tom that if he did something nice for her, she would think about it. Tom agreed and thought hard about what he could do for Lily. + +The next day, Tom helped Lily with her garden. He pulled out all the bad plants and made it look very nice. Lily was very happy and decided to accept Tom's help. She then gave him the gem as a thank you gift. Tom learned that doing nice things for others can bring happiness and rewards. +Once upon a time, there was a little penguin. He lived in a cold place with his friends. They liked to play and have fun all day. + +One day, the little penguin saw two of his friends fight. He felt sad and wanted them to be happy. So, he went to them and said, "Please stop fighting. Let's play together and be grateful for our friends." + +The two friends stopped fighting and looked at the little penguin. They thought about what he said. They felt bad for fighting and said sorry to each other. + +From that day on, all the penguins played together and were grateful for their friends. They learned that fighting is not good and being kind is better. The little penguin was happy to see his friends get along. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a boy named Tom. Tom loved to eat sweet things. His favorite sweet thing was jam. He loved to eat jam on bread every day. + +One day, Tom wanted to gain more jam. He asked his mom, "Can I have more jam, please?" His mom said, "Yes, but only if you help me make it." Tom was very happy and said, "I will help you, mom!" + +Tom and his mom went to the kitchen. They picked the sweet fruit from the garden. They put the fruit in a big pot and cooked it. They put the sweet jam in jars. Now, Tom had gained more jam to eat. He was very happy and shared the sweet jam with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big black dog named Spot. He had a strong body and loved to play. One day, Spot found many toys in the yard. There were balls, cars, and dolls. Spot wanted to help sort the toys, so he started to put them in groups. + +Spot put all the balls in one group, the cars in another group, and the dolls in a third group. He felt happy to sort the toys. Spot's friends, the little kids, saw what he did and clapped their hands. They loved how he sorted the toys and made it easy for them to play. + +From that day on, Spot and the kids played with the toys every day. They had so much fun with the balls, cars, and dolls. Spot's strong body and black fur always made them smile. And when it was time to sort the toys again, Spot was always ready to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel. He lived in a big tree with his family. The squirrel was very scared. He did not like to play with his friends. + +One day, the squirrel's mom told him to go out and play. The scared squirrel slowly went out of the tree. He gazed at the other animals playing. He saw a small bird and a big dog. They were playing together and having fun. + +The scared squirrel wanted to play too. He took a deep breath and went to the bird and the dog. They all played together and had a great time. The squirrel was not scared anymore. + +The squirrel learned that it is good to face your fears. He was now happy and loved to play with his friends. And they all lived happily ever after. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be scared to try new things. +Once upon a time, there was a brown toy car. It was a very nice car that could drive fast. A little boy named Tom loved to play with the car. He would drive it all around his room, making it go zoom, zoom, zoom! + +One day, Tom found a toy gun in his toy box. The gun was also brown, just like his car! Tom thought it would be fun to make the car and the gun be friends. So, he put the gun in the car and drove it around the room. The car and the gun had a great time together. + +The brown car and the brown gun went on many fun trips together. They drove up and down hills, and even went to the park! Tom loved playing with his two brown toys, and they were always happy to go on new adventures with him. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little bear named Ben. Ben loved honey more than anything else. One day, he heard a loud noise. It was a harsh sound that scared Ben. He did not know what it was, but he felt something bad was going to happen. + +Ben went to find his favorite honey tree. When he got there, he saw big machines that were going to destroy the tree! Ben was very sad and scared. He knew he had to save the honey tree and all the honey inside it. He thought of a plan to stop the machines. + +Ben ran to his animal friends and told them about the machines. They all came together and made a big wall in front of the honey tree. The machines could not destroy the tree now! Ben and his friends saved the honey tree and they all had a big honey party. They were happy that they stopped the harsh machines and saved their home. +Once upon a time, there was a big lake. The lake was very deep. In the lake, there lived a fish named Bubbles. Bubbles had many friends in the lake. They liked to play and swim all day. + +One day, Bubbles saw a little boat on the lake. In the boat, there was a man. The man was trying to catch fish. Bubbles had an idea. He wanted to help the man supply food for his family. + +Bubbles swam to the man's boat and jumped high in the air. The man saw Bubbles and smiled. He picked Bubbles up and put him in the boat. Bubbles was happy to help. The man went home with a big fish to eat. + +That night, Bubbles' friends missed him. They swam all around the lake. They wanted Bubbles to come back and play. The next day, the man came back to the lake. He saw the fish looking for Bubbles. + +The man knew that Bubbles had friends in the lake. He wanted Bubbles to be happy. So, he let Bubbles go back into the lake. Bubbles was so happy to see his friends again. They had a big wake to celebrate Bubbles coming back. From that day on, Bubbles and his friends played in the lake, and the man would come to visit them often. +Once upon a time, there was a tutor named Tom. Tom was very adventurous. He loved to go on long walks in the park and play with the birds and squirrels. + +One day, Tom went to the park to relax. He sat under a big tree and watched the birds fly high in the sky. He saw a little squirrel playing with a nut. Tom smiled and felt very happy. + +Soon, Tom's friend, Sally, came to the park too. Sally was a tutor just like Tom. They played together and had a fun, adventurous day. They laughed and played until the sun went down. Then, they said goodbye and went home to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a big rhinoceros. He was an elderly rhinoceros, with a long horn on his nose. He lived in a place with many trees and grass. + +One day, the rhinoceros saw a big, red ball stuck in a tree. The ball was too high for him to reach. He tried to get the ball with his long horn, but he could not reach it. He felt sad. + +Then, a little bird came and saw the rhinoceros. The bird wanted to help. The bird flew up and pushed the ball with its beak. The ball fell down, and the rhinoceros was happy. They played together with the ball all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he found a mysterious helmet in his toy box. He put it on his head and pretended to be a superhero. + +Suddenly, Timmy's little sister came into the room and wanted to play with the helmet too. Timmy didn't want to share and got angry. He tried to take the helmet off, but it wouldn't budge. Timmy started to panic and tried to pull it off with all his might. + +In his frustration, Timmy accidentally knocked over his toy castle and destroyed it. He realized that he was being selfish and apologized to his sister. Together, they played with the helmet and had fun saving imaginary people from danger. Timmy learned that sharing is important and that sometimes mysterious things can bring people together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, hairy dog named Max. Max loved to play with Lily and they would run around together in the park every day. + +One day, Lily found a shiny crystal on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to Max. Max was curious and wanted to see it too. Lily lifted the crystal up to Max's nose so he could smell it. + +Max was amazed by the crystal's beauty and wanted to keep it. Lily agreed and they went home together, with Max carrying the crystal in his mouth. From that day on, Max would always carry the crystal with him wherever he went. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and her favorite book was about a princess. One day, Lily went to the library to borrow a new book. She was so glad when the librarian gave her a book about a magical unicorn. + +Lily went home and started to read the book. Suddenly, her little brother came and asked her to play with him. Lily said, "I can't play now, I have to read this book." Her brother was sad but Lily didn't care. She just wanted to finish the book. + +After a while, Lily got thirsty and went to the kitchen to get some water. Her brother followed her and asked again, "Can we play now?" Lily got angry and said, "No! I have to read this book." Her brother started to cry and Lily didn't care. + +Later that day, Lily's brother got sick and had to go to the hospital. Lily felt bad and wanted to go with him, but her parents said, "No, you have to stay home." Lily realized that she should have served her brother instead of just reading her book. She felt sad and wished she could go back in time to play with him. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a red ball that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's ball rolled under a big bush. Timmy tried to get it, but he couldn't reach it. + +Timmy's friend Billy came to help him. Billy saw the ball under the bush and tried to get it too, but he couldn't. Billy shrugged his shoulders and said, "I don't know what to do." + +Timmy had an idea. He saw a long stick with a handle nearby. Timmy grabbed the stick and used it to reach the ball. He felt very proud of himself for finding a way to get his ball back. Billy smiled and said, "That was a smart idea, Timmy! I was foolish for not thinking of it." + +From that day on, Timmy and Billy played together with the red ball and always remembered to use their brains to solve problems. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and look for bugs. One day, she noticed a big, black bug with lots of legs crawling on her arm. She thought it was cool until her mom told her it was a dangerous bug and she needed to be careful. + +Lily didn't want to get hurt, so she went inside to wash her arm and make sure the bug was gone. She learned that not all bugs are friendly and some can be dangerous. From then on, Lily made sure to always check for bugs before playing outside and to never touch them unless she knew they were safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat snacks, especially cookies. One day, her mom gave her a big, fat cookie for a snack. + +Lily was so happy and ate the whole cookie. But then, her mom said "Lily, you can't eat too many snacks or you will remain fat." Lily didn't understand what "remain" meant, so she asked her mom. + +Her mom explained, "It means if you eat too many snacks, you will stay fat and not be healthy." Lily understood and promised to eat healthier snacks in the future. + +From that day on, Lily ate fruits and vegetables for her snacks and she didn't remain fat. She was happy and healthy, and her mom was proud of her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a jar. The jar was very useful to her because she could put all her little things inside it. One day, Lily accidentally dropped the jar and it broke into many pieces. She started to cry because she loved the jar so much. But her mom told her not to worry and that they could fix it. They used glue to put the pieces back together and the jar was as good as new. Lily was so happy that she didn't tear up anymore. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together in the park every day. One day, Timmy got a message from his mom that it was time to go home. Tommy got sad because he wanted to play more. But Timmy said they could play again tomorrow. + +The next day, Timmy and Tommy met at the park again. They played with their toys and had fun. But suddenly, they started to fight over a toy car. It was a mild fight, and nobody got hurt. But they both wanted the car, and they didn't want to share. + +After a while, they got tired of fighting and decided to play something else. They learned that it's better to share their toys and be kind to each other. From that day on, they never fought again and always shared their toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a shiny vest that his grandma gave him. He loved wearing it everywhere he went. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. While playing, he accidentally fell into a puddle and got his vest dirty. + +Timmy was sad because he didn't want his grandma to see his dirty vest. His friend, Billy, saw that Timmy was sad and asked him what happened. Timmy told Billy about his dirty vest. Billy had an idea, he took out a cloth and started to polish Timmy's vest. The dirt was gone and the vest was shiny again. + +Timmy was so happy and thanked Billy for helping him. He realized that his friend had a hidden talent for cleaning. From that day on, Timmy and Billy became best friends and always had fun playing together at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird could fly very high in the sky. It loved to fly over the trees and see all the pretty flowers. One day, the bird saw a pile of laundry on the ground. It thought it looked amazing and decided to land on it. + +But as the bird landed on the laundry, it got stuck in the fabric. It tried to fly away, but it couldn't. The more it struggled, the more stuck it became. Soon, the bird was trapped and couldn't move at all. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things that look amazing can be dangerous. It's important to be careful and think before we act. The bird should have been more careful and flown away instead of landing on the laundry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Sundays because that was the day she got to go to the park with her family. One Sunday, as they were walking through the park, Lily noticed a mysterious box sitting on a bench. + +She ran over to the box and asked her mommy if they could open it. Her mommy said they shouldn't touch things that don't belong to them, but Lily didn't care. She opened the box and found a beautiful necklace inside. + +Lily didn't know who the necklace belonged to, but she knew it was special. She decided to take it to the lost and found so that whoever lost it could find it again. Lily felt happy because she knew she did the right thing by caring for someone else's lost treasure. +There was a shy little bunny named Benny. He loved to play with his basket. Sometimes he would roll it around and pretend it was a car. One day, Benny went to the park with his basket. He saw some other bunnies playing and wanted to join in. But he was too shy to say hello. So, he decided to play with his basket alone. Benny rolled it down a big hill, but it went too fast and he couldn't catch it. The basket rolled all the way into a pond and sank. Benny was so sad that he cried. The other bunnies came to see what was wrong and saw the basket at the bottom of the pond. They tried to help Benny get it back, but it was too late. Benny went home without his basket and felt very lonely. +Once upon a time, there was a deer named Bambi. Bambi was very excited to go outside and play. He loved to run and jump and feel the wind in his fur. Bambi's mom warned him to be careful and stay away from the rocks. + +But Bambi didn't listen. He saw a big rock and wanted to climb it. As he climbed higher and higher, he didn't notice the other rocks around him. Suddenly, he slipped and fell down. Bambi was hurt and couldn't get up. + +Bambi's mom heard his cries and came running. She saw him lying on the ground and knew it was too late. Bambi had hurt himself too badly. She was very sad and wished Bambi had listened to her warning about the rocks. From that day on, Bambi's mom made sure to always be with him and keep him safe. +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 grandparents came to visit. Her grandma was very kind and her grandpa was an elderly man with a big white beard. + +But one day, Lily's grandpa and grandma started to quarrel. They were arguing about something that happened a long time ago. Lily didn't like it when they fought. She asked them to stop, but they didn't listen. + +Lily's mommy called the doctor to come and help. The doctor was a very nice lady who talked to Lily's grandparents and helped them to stop quarreling. After the doctor left, Lily's grandparents hugged each other and said they were sorry. Lily was happy that they were friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant named Andy. Andy was always hungry and loved to eat. One day, he saw a big piece of cake on the ground. He was so hungry that he ran towards the cake without thinking. + +As he was eating the cake, he noticed a little girl crying nearby. She had lost her toy and couldn't find it. Andy felt bad for her and wanted to help. He thought about how he could help her and then he got an idea. He went to the cake and wrote a message on it with his tiny legs. The message said, "I will help you find your toy." + +The little girl saw the message and smiled. Andy followed her and searched for the toy. After a while, they found the toy in the shape of a star. The little girl was so happy that she hugged Andy. Andy felt happy too because he helped someone in need. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others, even if you are hungry. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the sand and the water all day long. One day, he found a delicate seashell that he wanted to keep. + +But when he picked it up, he accidentally dropped it and it broke into many pieces. Timmy was sad and cried, "Oh no! My seashell is broken!" + +Then, a big crab named Sammy came over and asked, "Why are you crying, Timmy?" + +Timmy sniffled and said, "I broke my delicate seashell. I wanted to keep it forever." + +Sammy smiled and said, "Don't worry, we can fix it. Let's shake the sand off the pieces and put it back together." + +So, they worked together and fixed the seashell. Timmy was so happy and thanked Sammy for helping him. From then on, Timmy learned to be more careful with delicate things. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Bun. Bun liked to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Bun found a pear and decided to hide it. He dug a hole and put the pear inside. + +When Bun's friend, a squirrel named Nut, came to play, Bun told him to find the pear. Nut looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Bun finally showed him the hole and they both ate the pear together. + +Bun was happy that Nut was a dependable friend who could keep a secret and find hidden things. They continued to play hide and seek and find other treasures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little piggy named Oink. Oink loved to eat hay. One day, Oink's friend, a cow named Moo, came to visit. + +Moo said, "Oink, can you lend me some hay? I'm very hungry." + +Oink replied, "Sure, Moo! I have lots of yummy hay. You can have some." + +Moo took a big bite of the hay and said, "Mmm, this hay is so yummy. Thank you, Oink!" + +From that day on, Oink and Moo shared hay whenever they were hungry. They were happy friends forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of animals and flowers. One day, she drew a picture of a big, brown bear. She was so proud of her drawing that she showed it to everyone she met. + +But then, her little brother accidentally spilled juice on the picture. Lily was sad and said, "I'm sorry, bear." Suddenly, the bear in the picture blinked its eyes! Lily couldn't believe it. The bear came to life and jumped out of the picture, giving her a big bear hug. + +Lily was so happy to have a real bear friend. They played together all day long. When it was time for the bear to go back into the picture, he said goodbye and promised to come back and visit. From that day on, Lily knew that anything was possible and that her drawings could come to life. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy rat. The rat liked to sleep all day and never did any work. One day, a little girl saw the rat and said, "What is your name?" The rat replied, "My name is Lazy." + +The little girl said, "Lazy is not a good name. You should try to be more active." The lazy rat thought about it and said, "Maybe you're right. What should my name be?" + +The little girl thought for a moment and said, "How about Busy? That's a good name for someone who likes to work." The rat liked the name Busy and decided to change its name. From that day on, the rat worked hard and was no longer lazy. +Once upon a time, there was a poor boy named Timmy. He lived in a small house with his mom and dad. Timmy loved to play his trumpet every day. He would practice and practice until he got better and better. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play his trumpet. He saw a man sitting on a bench. The man looked sad. Timmy went up to him and said, "Hello, why are you sad?" The man replied, "I lost my job and I don't know what to do." + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, I can play my trumpet for you. It will make you feel better." So, Timmy played his trumpet for the man. The man smiled and said, "Thank you, that was beautiful. You speak with your music." From that day on, Timmy would visit the man every week and play his trumpet for him. They became good friends and Timmy learned that sometimes the best way to help someone is to speak with your heart, not just your words. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to sleep all day and never wanted to play. One day, Mittens' owner brought home a new screen. Mittens saw it and asked, "What is that?" + +"It's a screen," replied the owner. "You can watch movies and play games on it." + +Mittens was curious and wanted to see what the screen could do. So, Mittens and his owner sat in front of the screen and watched a movie. Mittens loved it so much that he forgot all about being lazy. From that day on, Mittens and his owner would watch movies together and play games on the screen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bear. One day, she went for a walk in the woods and found a big gray castle. + +"Wow, this castle is so big!" said Lily. + +Just then, a kind old man came out of the castle and said, "Welcome, little girl! Would you like to come inside and explore?" + +Lily was so excited and said, "Yes please!" + +The old man showed her around the castle and they had a great time. When it was time to go home, the old man said, "Thank you for visiting my castle, Lily. Come back and visit anytime!" + +Lily waved goodbye and ran home to tell her parents about her adventure at the gray castle. From that day on, she knew that she had made a new friend in the old man at the castle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy gave her a big peach to eat. The peach was hard, but Lily took a big bite and loved it. + +After she finished eating, her mommy asked her to stir the cake batter. Lily was very excited to help. She stirred and stirred until the batter was smooth. Her mommy was very proud of her. + +When the cake was finished baking, her mommy cut a slice and put a piece of the juicy peach on top. Lily took a bite and it was the best cake she had ever tasted. From that day on, Lily loved to stir and help her mommy in the kitchen. +Yesterday, a noisy bird woke up Timmy. He looked out the window and saw the bird on a tree. Timmy wanted to play with the bird, but it flew away. Timmy felt sad. + +Later, Timmy and his mom went to the park. They saw some ducks swimming in the pond. Timmy wanted to play with them, but his mom said they had to leave soon. Timmy didn't want to leave because he was having fun. + +When they got home, Timmy's mom read him a story. Timmy fell asleep and dreamt about playing with the noisy bird and the ducks. He woke up happy this morning. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect pebbles. One day, she found a shiny pebble and showed it to her friend, Timmy. + +Timmy said, "That's a nice pebble. Can I have it?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Sure, you can have it as a gift." + +Timmy was happy to receive the pebble, but later he felt uncomfortable because he knew Lily really liked it. He decided to give it back to her and said, "I don't want to keep your pebble. It's yours and you should keep it." + +Lily was surprised but happy to receive her pebble back. She thanked Timmy and they continued to play together. The moral of the story is that it's important to be honest and considerate of other people's feelings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a teddy bear, that she loved to play with every day. But one day, she accidentally spilled juice on her teddy bear and it got all sticky. Lily was sad because she thought she had spoiled her favorite toy. + +Lily's mommy saw that she was sad and decided to help her. She put the teddy bear in the washing machine and made it all clean again. Lily was happy that her teddy bear was not spoiled anymore. + +One day, Lily was playing with her toys and accidentally threw a ball too hard. It hit the wall and made a small hole. Lily's mommy saw the hole and fixed it with some putty. Now the wall was as good as new again. + +Lily's little brother was very thin and small. He loved to play with Lily's toys too, but sometimes he would accidentally break them. Lily would get upset, but her mommy told her that it's okay because toys can be fixed just like the wall. And even though her little brother was thin, he was still strong and could play with her toys too. +Once upon a time, there was a big beach. The sand was warm and the sun was shining. A little girl was walking on the beach and found a big shell. The shell was very large and she picked it up. She put the shell to her ear and heard the sound of the sea. + +Suddenly, a crab came out of the shell! The little girl was surprised but the crab spoke to her. "Hello little girl," said the crab. "I live in this shell. Do you like it?" The little girl was happy to speak with the crab and said, "Yes, I like it very much!" + +The crab and the little girl talked for a long time. They talked about the beach and the sea. When it was time to go, the little girl thanked the crab and said goodbye. She put the shell back where she found it and went home. She was very happy to have made a new friend on the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird liked to sing and fly. One day, the bird found a pitch. The pitch was sticky and black. The bird was curious and landed on the pitch. The pitch was too sticky and the bird couldn't fly away. The bird was scared and wanted to be free. Then, a gentle hand came and saved the bird. The bird was happy and flew away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Mittens. Mittens was her best friend and they did everything together. + +One day, Lily and Mittens went to the park to play. They ran and jumped and had lots of fun. But when it was time to go home, Lily forgot her favorite toy. She was sad because she loved that toy very much. + +Mittens saw how sad Lily was and knew he had to help her. He ran back to the park and found her toy. He picked it up with his furry arm and brought it back to Lily. She was so happy and gave Mittens a big hug. From that day on, Lily never forgot how much she loved Mittens and how he always helped her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy saw an ambulance pass by with its loud siren. He asked his mommy what it was, and she said it was a special car that helps people who are hurt or sick. + +Later that day, Timmy and his friends were playing near a deep puddle of water. Timmy accidentally fell in and couldn't get out. His friends called for help and soon the ambulance came. The ambulance workers helped Timmy out of the deep puddle and made sure he was okay. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that if he ever needed help, he could always call the ambulance. And he also knew to be careful around deep water! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and talk on her phone. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time to clean up your toys." Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy, I will clean up soon." + +As Lily was cleaning up, she found a regular phone on the floor. She picked it up and said, "Hello?" A voice replied, "Hi, Lily! It's your grandma." Lily was so happy to hear her grandma's voice. They talked for a while about their day and what they had been doing. + +After they hung up, Lily's mom asked, "Who were you talking to, Lily?" Lily said, "I was talking to my grandma on the phone. It was a regular phone, not a toy one." Her mom smiled and said, "That's nice, Lily. It's important to talk to our loved ones, even if it's just on the phone." Lily nodded her head and continued to clean up her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his rubber ball. One day, Timmy accidentally dropped his rubber ball and it bounced away. Timmy's friend Billy saw what happened and said, "Don't worry Timmy, we can replace your rubber ball!" + +So, they went to the store to find a new rubber ball. They searched and searched, but they couldn't find one that was the same as Timmy's old rubber ball. Timmy started to feel sad, but Billy said, "Don't worry, we can try again tomorrow. I'm sure we will be successful in finding the perfect rubber ball for you!" + +The next day, they went to a different store and finally found a rubber ball that was just like Timmy's old one. Timmy was so happy and said to Billy, "Thank you so much for helping me replace my rubber ball! You are such a good friend." And Billy replied, "No problem, I'm happy we were successful in finding the perfect ball for you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating shrimp, but her mom always said they had to wash it first. One day, Lily went to the store with her mom to buy some shrimp for dinner. + +When they got home, Lily's mom started washing the shrimp. Lily asked, "Mommy, why do we have to wash the shrimp?" Her mom replied, "We have to wash it to get rid of any dirt or germs." + +Lily was excited to eat the shrimp, but when they sat down for dinner, she noticed that it tasted different. She said, "Mommy, this shrimp tastes mild. I don't like it." Her mom explained, "I washed it really well, so it doesn't have a strong taste anymore." + +Lily was disappointed, but her mom reminded her that it was important to wash the shrimp to keep them healthy. Lily understood and happily finished her dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Sammy. Sammy loved to play in the sand and collect pretty shells. One day, Sammy found a big, stubborn shell that he just couldn't open. He tried and tried, but it wouldn't budge. + +Sammy decided to ask his friends for help. They tried to open the shell, but it remained stubbornly shut. They all gave up and went back to playing in the sand. + +Later that day, Sammy saw a seagull flying overhead. He had a feeling that the seagull might be able to help him with the stubborn shell. So, he followed the seagull to its nest and found a big rock. + +Sammy carried the rock all the way back to the beach and used it to crack open the stubborn shell. Inside, he found a beautiful pearl. From that day on, Sammy knew that if he ever had a problem, he just needed to keep trying and never give up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a stubborn cat named Mittens. One day, Lily wanted to play with Mittens, but Mittens didn't want to play. + +Lily asked, "Mittens, do you want to play with me?" + +Mittens just crossed his arms and said, "No, I don't want to play." + +Lily was sad that Mittens didn't want to play. So, she decided to tease him by wiggling a toy in front of his face. + +Mittens got angry and said, "Stop teasing me, Lily!" + +Lily felt bad and said sorry to Mittens. After that, Mittens finally decided to play with Lily and they had a lot of fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his loyal friend, a big brown bear named Bruno. They would run and chase each other in the grassy fields. One day, Spot found a ball and wanted to play with Bruno. He pushed the ball with his nose and ran after it. Bruno saw how happy Spot was and decided to play too. They played together until the sun went down. Spot was so happy to have such a loyal friend like Bruno. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Emma came to her house and invited her to come play in the park. + +Lily was so excited and quickly ran to her mom to ask if she could go. Her mom said yes, but reminded her to be home before dinner time. + +As Lily and Emma were playing, they got thirsty. Emma remembered she had brought a lemonade with her. She poured some for Lily too. + +Lily took a sip and said "Yummy, this lemonade is delicious!" Emma smiled and said "I know, my mom always makes the best lemonade. She's so reliable." + +Lily didn't know what reliable meant, so she asked Emma. Emma explained that reliable means you can always count on someone to do what they say they will do. Lily nodded and said "Oh, okay. Like how I can always count on you to be my friend?" Emma smiled and said "Exactly!" +Once there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to run and play outside. One day, there was a race at school and Timmy wanted to win the prize. He practiced every day and became very fast. + +On the day of the race, Timmy was very excited. But when he saw the other kids, he became fearful. They looked very fast too. Timmy thought he couldn't win. + +But then he remembered all the hard work he had put in. He took a deep breath and ran as fast as he could. Timmy won the race and got the prize. He learned that if he worked hard and didn't give up, he could do anything he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends at the park every day. One day, Lily met a new friend named Max. Max was very nice and they played together every day. + +One day, Max said to Lily, "I have a plan. Let's complete our network of friends." Lily didn't understand what Max meant, but Max explained that they could invite more friends to play with them. + +So, Lily and Max invited more friends to play with them. They had so much fun together and their network of friends became bigger and bigger. + +But one day, Lily noticed that one of their new friends was being mean to the others. She was saying disgusting things and making the other kids feel bad. Lily knew that this was not okay, so she talked to Max and they decided to tell their parents. + +Their parents talked to the mean friend's parents and they helped her understand that being mean was not okay. From that day on, everyone in their network of friends was happy and kind to each other. Lily learned that it's important to be kind and stand up for what is right. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She wore a pretty blouse with flowers on it. One day, she went to the park and saw a big bird. The bird had bright feathers and it made a loud sound. Lily stared at the bird and it stared back at her. They looked at each other for a long time. Then, the bird flew away and Lily went home. She told her mom about the bird and how it was so loud. Her mom smiled and said, "Maybe the bird wanted to say hello to you!" +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Tom. Tom loved to sleep all day and never wanted to play. One day, Tom saw a ball of yarn and started to play with it. He rolled it around and around until he got tangled in it. Tom tried to wiggle free, but he couldn't. + +Just then, a little dog named Max came by and saw Tom stuck in the yarn. Max wanted to help Tom, but he didn't know how. Then, Max had an idea! He asked Tom to slide on his belly. Tom didn't want to at first, but then he realized it was the only way to get free. He slid and slid until he was free from the yarn. + +Tom was so happy that he could play again. He thanked Max for helping him and they became good friends. From that day on, Tom wasn't so lazy anymore and loved to play with Max and the ball of yarn. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bear. The bear lived in a big forest with lots of trees and flowers. One day, the bear saw a hive full of honey. The bear wanted to eat the honey, but there were bees inside the hive. The bear did not want to hurt the bees, so he decided to lie down and wait until the bees left the hive. After a while, the bees flew away and the bear could eat the honey. The bear was happy and thanked the bees for being kind to him. From that day on, the bear always waited for the bees to leave the hive before he took the honey. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bounce. Bounce liked to play in the garden and eat salad. One day, Bounce saw his friend Busy Bee buzzing around a flower. + +"Hi, Busy Bee! What are you doing?" asked Bounce. + +"I'm collecting nectar for my hive. I'm very busy today," replied Busy Bee. + +Bounce hopped around the garden with Busy Bee and they saw many pretty flowers. They even found a big bowl of salad that someone had left out for them to eat. + +"This salad is delicious!" said Bounce. + +"I wish I could stop and eat, but I'm too busy," said Busy Bee. + +Bounce and Busy Bee played together for a while, but then Busy Bee had to fly back to her hive. Bounce went back to his burrow and ate some more salad before taking a nap. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was very loyal to his owner, a little girl named Lily. One day, while they were playing outside, they found a big stone. Lily said, "Look Max, this stone is so big and heavy!" Max barked and wagged his tail. Suddenly, the ground started to tremble. Lily got scared and said, "Max, what's happening?" Max barked again and said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just an earthquake. Let's go hide under that big stone." So, they both went and hid under the big stone until the earthquake was over. Lily said, "Thank you, Max. You are my best friend and I know I can always count on you." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he was walking in the park when he saw a big tree. He was curious about what was behind the tree, so he went to take a look. + +As he walked around the tree, he saw his shadow on the ground. He thought it was funny how his shadow was following him everywhere he went. Suddenly, he heard a voice say, "Hey there little guy, what are you doing?" + +Timmy turned around and saw an old man sitting on a bench. The old man had a kind smile on his face. Timmy told him that he was exploring and looking at his shadow. The old man paused for a moment and then said, "You know, shadows can be very interesting. They can tell us a lot about the world around us." + +Timmy was curious and asked the old man to tell him more. The old man explained that shadows change throughout the day as the sun moves across the sky. Timmy was amazed and thanked the old man for teaching him something new. From that day on, Timmy always looked at his shadow whenever he went outside, and he remembered the wise words of the old man. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family. One day, they went on a trip to a faraway land. They rode on a big airplane to get there. + +While on the trip, Lily's mom bought her a new novel to read. It was a very fun story about a princess and her adventure. Lily loved it so much that she read it every night before bed. + +But the novel was also very expensive. Lily's mom had to save up a lot of money to buy it for her. Lily was very grateful and promised to take good care of it. When they got back home, she put it on her bookshelf and admired it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play and have fun all day long. But one day, he forgot to do his homework. His mommy reminded him, but he was too busy playing to listen. + +The next day, Teddy realized he had a big problem. He had a test at school, but he didn't know anything because he didn't do his homework. He felt very sleepy because he stayed up all night trying to learn everything. + +When he got to school, he saw his friend Sally. Sally had a calendar and she showed it to Teddy. It was a big calendar with lots of days on it. Sally said, "Teddy, you can use my calendar to remember to do your homework." Teddy was happy because he didn't want to forget again. + +After the test, Teddy was sad because he didn't do well. But his friend Sally forgave him for not listening to his mommy and helped him with his homework. Teddy learned that it's important to listen and do your homework, but it's also important to have friends who forgive and help you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a long stick while playing outside. She thought it would make a great toy to play with. + +Lily showed the stick to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I found a long stick!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's nice, Lily. But do you know what's even more special than a stick?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "A diamond?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Yes, a diamond is very special. But what's even more special than a diamond is the love we have for each other." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom tightly. She knew her mom was right. Love was the most precious thing of all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go to the store with her mommy. One day, they went to the store to buy some yummy snacks. While they were there, Lily saw a pretty dress that she really wanted. She asked her mommy if they could buy it, but her mommy said no because it was too expensive. + +Lily was sad, but she forgot about the dress when they went to the snack aisle. She saw her favorite chips and grabbed them off the shelf. As they were walking to the checkout, Lily saw a careless boy running around the store. He accidentally knocked over a display and all the toys fell on the floor. + +Lily's mommy told her to be careful and not run around like the boy. Lily nodded her head and said, "I won't be careless like him." Then, as they were leaving the store, Lily's mommy told her to zip up her jacket because it was cold outside. Lily zipped it up and they went home with their snacks. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an original phone that she loved to play with. One day, she was playing with her phone when suddenly it vanished! She looked everywhere for it but couldn't find it. + +Lily's mom asked her what was wrong. "My phone is gone!" Lily cried. "It vanished!" Her mom looked around the room and found the phone under the couch. + +"Don't worry, Lily," her mom said. "Your phone is right here. It didn't vanish, it was just hiding." Lily was so happy to have her phone back and hugged her mom. From that day on, she made sure to always keep her phone in a safe place. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a wife. The man loved his wife very much. Every day, he would go to work and leave his wife at home. One day, the man forgot to turn off the tap in the bathroom. The water kept running and running until the bathroom was full of water. When the man came home, he saw that the bathroom was wet and his wife was sad. + +The man felt bad for forgetting to turn off the tap. He hugged his wife and promised to always remember to turn off the tap. From that day on, the man always made sure to turn off the tap before leaving the house. His wife was happy again and the bathroom stayed dry. The moral of the story is that it's important to take care of our homes and the people we love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress with flowers on it. Lily loved to dance and spin around in her dress. One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going to the park to play. + +At the park, Lily saw a big slide. She climbed up to the top and slid down really fast. Then, she went to the swings and flew high in the air. But suddenly, Lily felt very cold. She shivered and her teeth chattered. + +Lily's mommy saw that she was cold and said, "Let's go home and get you warm." When they got home, Lily put on her favorite pajamas and snuggled under a cozy blanket. She felt much better. Then, her mommy read her a story about a little girl who loved to lie in the grass and look at the clouds. Lily liked the story and fell asleep with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily and Teddy went to a party. At the party, there were lots of different jellies to eat. + +Lily said to Teddy, "Let's sort the jellies by color!" Teddy agreed and they started sorting. They put all the red jellies in one bowl, all the green jellies in another bowl, and all the yellow jellies in a third bowl. + +Then, Lily's friend came over and said, "Wow, you two are so smart! You sorted the jellies perfectly!" Lily and Teddy were happy and proud of themselves. They shared the jellies with their friends and had a great time at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys all day long. She had so many toys that her room was always a mess. One day, her mommy came into her room and saw all the waste on the floor. Her mommy told her that she needed to clean up her room and put away her toys. + +Lily didn't want to clean up her room. She thought it was too hard to carry all of her toys to the toy box. But her mommy told her that it was important to keep her room clean and tidy. She said that if Lily didn't clean up her room, she wouldn't have any space to play with her toys. + +Lily realized that her mommy was right. She started to pick up her toys and put them away. It was hard work, but she did it. And when she was finished, she felt proud of herself. Her mommy told her that it was good to be responsible and keep her things available for when she wanted to play with them. From that day on, Lily made sure to always clean up her room and keep her toys in order. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was walking in the park with his mommy when he saw a broken toy on the ground. "Mommy, look! That toy is broken!" he said. "Yes, it is," mommy replied. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from the sky. "What is that noise?" Timmy asked. "It's an airplane, Timmy. It's flying to another country," mommy explained. + +As they continued walking, they saw a fire burning in the distance. "Mommy, look! There's a fire!" Timmy exclaimed. "Yes, we need to be careful and stay away from it," mommy warned. + +They walked back home, and Timmy told his daddy all about the broken toy, the airplane flying to another country, and the fire burning in the park. Daddy was proud of Timmy for being observant and curious about the world around him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat apples, but she only had one left. She was so patient and didn't eat it right away. She wanted to save it for later. + +One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest. She heard a loud noise, like a horn. She followed the sound and saw a big deer with a beautiful horn. The deer was eating apples from a tree. + +Lily remembered her last apple and decided to share it with the deer. She was so happy to see the deer eating the apple, and she felt proud of herself for being patient. The deer even let her touch its horn, and Lily knew that she had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her teddy bear. One day, Lily's teddy bear got lost and she was very sad. She looked everywhere but couldn't find him. + +Lily's mommy saw how much she was suffering and decided to help. They looked in all the rooms and finally found the teddy bear under the bed. Lily was so happy and gave her mommy a big hug. + +From that day on, Lily made sure her teddy bear would stay with her all the time. She even took him to bed with her every night. Lily loved her teddy bear so much because he was her original toy and no one else had one just like him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lovely toy cube that she played with every day. One day, Lily's mommy went to work and Lily wanted to go with her. But her mommy said, "No, Lily, you need to stay home and play with your cube." + +So Lily sat down with her cube and started to build a tower. She stacked the cube on top of each other, one by one. It was hard work, but Lily was determined to make the biggest tower she could. Finally, she finished and stood back to look at her creation. It was a lovely tower, just like the ones she had seen in her books. + +Lily was so proud of her work that she couldn't wait to show her mommy when she got home. When her mommy came back from work, Lily ran up to her and said, "Look, mommy! I made a tower with my cube!" Her mommy was so impressed and gave her a big hug. Lily was happy that her hard work paid off and she got to share her lovely tower with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sugar and would always ask for it. One day, her mom said, "Lily, you can't eat too much sugar or you'll have crazy dreams." + +Lily didn't listen and ate a lot of sugar before bedtime. That night, she had a crazy dream about a giant candy land where everything was made of sugar. She was so happy in her dream, but when she woke up, she felt sick. + +Her mom asked her, "Lily, did you have a good dream?" Lily replied, "Yes, I dreamed about sugar land! But now I don't feel good." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Next time, don't eat too much sugar before bed. It's not good for you." Lily nodded and promised to listen to her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was a good dog, but he ate too much food and got very fat. One day, Max's owner took him to the veterinarian. The veterinarian told Max's owner that Max needed to sit less and exercise more. + +So, Max's owner started taking him on walks every day. Max loved going on walks and playing fetch with his owner. After a few weeks, Max started to get thin and healthy again. He was so happy to be able to run and play without getting tired. + +From then on, Max's owner made sure to give him just the right amount of food and exercise every day. Max never got too fat again, and he always went to see the veterinarian for check-ups to make sure he was healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jump on her cushion in the living room. One day, her cushion started to feel lumpy and bumpy. It wasn't as bouncy as it used to be. + +Lily's mom noticed that Lily wasn't jumping on her cushion as much anymore. She asked Lily what was wrong. Lily said the cushion made her feel dizzy. + +Lily's mom knew just what to do. She took the cushion to the store to repair it. When Lily came home from her friend's house, she was so happy to see her cushion all fixed. She jumped on it and it was bouncy again. Lily wasn't dizzy anymore and she could jump on her cushion all day long! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in his backyard. One day, Timmy found a shiny metal coin on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a shiny coin!" Timmy said. + +"That's great, Timmy! It looks like it's made of metal," his mom replied. + +Timmy rubbed the coin with his shirt to make it shine even more. "Wow, it's so pretty!" he said. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mom went for a walk. As they walked, they saw a big mountain in the distant. "Look, Mommy! That mountain is so far away!" Timmy exclaimed. + +"Yes, it is very distant. But maybe one day we can go on an adventure and climb it together," his mom said with a smile. + +Timmy was so excited at the thought of going on an adventure with his mom. He held his shiny metal coin tightly and couldn't wait for their next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved the ocean and would often go to the beach with his family. One day, they saw a big boat called a yacht. Timmy was so excited to see it! + +But then, he saw a man on the yacht who looked troubled. He had a frown on his face and didn't look happy. Timmy's mom explained that sometimes people have problems and it can make them feel sad. + +Timmy felt bad for the man and wished he could make him feel better. He decided to draw a picture of the yacht and give it to the man as a present. The man smiled and thanked Timmy. From that day on, Timmy learned that even small acts of kindness can make someone's day better. +Once there was a bald man named Bob. Bob had a magnet that he loved to play with. One day, he went to the park and met a little girl named Lily. Lily saw the magnet and asked Bob if she could play with it. Bob promised that she could play with it for a little while. + +Lily was so happy and played with the magnet for a long time. She loved how the magnet could attract things like paper clips and coins. Suddenly, the magnet got stuck to a metal bench and Lily couldn't get it off. She started to cry and Bob came over to help. + +Bob tried to pull the magnet off, but it was too strong. He promised Lily that he would get the magnet off and took it home with him. Bob used some tools and was finally able to get the magnet off the bench. He brought it back to Lily and she was so grateful. She thanked Bob for keeping his promise and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside in the big green yard. One day, he went into the bush to find some berries to eat. He was very hungry and wanted a snack. + +But when Timmy started picking the berries, he got pricked by the thorns. It hurt a lot! Timmy decided to quit picking the berries and go back inside. He told his mommy that he was hungry and wanted some cookies instead. + +Timmy learned that sometimes it's okay to quit doing something if it hurts too much. And that there are other things to eat besides berries in the bush. From then on, he always made sure to wear gloves when picking berries. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play with his toys and run around in the park. One day, Max's owner decided to teach him how to fold a paper airplane. Max was very enthusiastic about learning and wagged his tail with excitement. + +As they were folding the paper airplane, suddenly, there was a loud noise and the ground started shaking. It was an earthquake! Max was scared and started barking, but his owner hugged him and told him everything was going to be okay. + +After the earthquake stopped, Max and his owner went outside to see if everything was okay. They saw some buildings had fallen down and people were hurt. Max's owner explained to him that earthquakes can be very dangerous and we need to be careful. + +From that day on, Max made sure to always be prepared for earthquakes and he never forgot how to fold a paper airplane. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. All the animals wanted to win. The rabbit was very fast and competitive. The tortoise was slow, but he had a plan. + +When the race started, the rabbit ran very fast. The tortoise started to go slowly. The rabbit was very far ahead, and he felt very confident. + +But then, the rabbit heard a loud horn. He turned around to see where the noise was coming from. He didn't see the tortoise, who was now very close to the finish line. + +The tortoise won the race! The rabbit was very sad. He learned that it's not always good to be too confident. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play. She felt the wind blowing through her hair and it made her happy. Suddenly, the sky turned dark and she heard a loud noise. It was thunder! + +Lily ran inside her house and her mommy hugged her. She felt safe in her mommy's arms. Her mommy gave her a cookie and said, "You did a good job coming inside when it got dark and windy." Lily smiled and felt happy to receive a cookie. + +From that day on, Lily knew that when it got dark and windy, it was time to go inside and be safe with her mommy. She loved feeling the wind in her hair, but she loved her mommy's hugs and cookies even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she saw her friend Max walking by her house. Max looked troubled, so Lily asked him what was wrong. Max said he lost his favorite toy and couldn't find it anywhere. + +Lily wanted to help Max find his toy, so she asked him what it looked like. Max described the toy and Lily nodded her head, understanding what he meant. They searched all over the house and finally found the toy under the couch. Max was so happy and thanked Lily for helping him. + +Lily smiled and said, "Playing with friends is fun, but helping them is even better!" Max agreed and they continued to play with their toys together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his scooter around the park. One day, Timmy went to the park and saw that it was empty. He felt sad because he wanted to play with his friends. Suddenly, he heard a noise and saw his friends rushing towards him. They all wanted to ride their scooters together. Timmy was happy and they all had fun riding their scooters around the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mommy told her that they needed to go to the store to buy some food for dinner. + +Lily asked her mommy if she could bring her favorite watch with her. Her mommy said yes, as long as she kept it safe on her wrist. + +When they got to the store, Lily saw a big sign that said "CLEARANCE". She didn't know what that meant, so she asked her mommy. Her mommy explained that it meant the store was selling things for cheaper than usual. + +After they finished shopping, Lily and her mommy went back home. Lily was happy because she got to bring her watch with her and she learned a new word - "clearance". +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very restless because he wanted to see fireworks. His mommy told him they would go to the park at night to see them. + +When they got to the park, Timmy saw lots of people. He felt happy and excited. Suddenly, the sky was filled with colorful fireworks! Timmy clapped his hands and laughed. + +After the fireworks, Timmy felt tired. He rested his head on his mommy's lap and she sang him a lullaby. Timmy closed his eyes and felt happy. He knew he had gained a wonderful memory of seeing the fireworks. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny liked to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Benny found a big rug that was available to hide under. He thought it was the perfect hiding spot. + +Benny's friends looked for him everywhere, but they couldn't find him. They looked behind trees and under bushes, but Benny was nowhere to be found. Finally, one of his friends saw a little bunny ear sticking out from under the rug. + +Benny's friends were so happy to have found him. They all laughed and played together. From that day on, Benny knew that the rug was always available for him to hide under whenever he played hide and seek with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to create things. One day, she decided to make a mug out of clay. She rolled the clay into a ball and then pressed it down with her hands to make the shape of a mug. + +When the mug was dry, she painted it orange. "Look, Mommy! I made a mug!" she said proudly. + +But then, her little brother came and accidentally knocked the mug over, breaking it into pieces. Lily started to cry. "My mug is broken!" she said. + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can make another mug together." And so, they sat down and created a new mug, even more beautiful than the first one. +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Fred. Fred was very naughty. He liked to jump on Lily pads and scare the other frogs. One day, Fred was jumping too much and he fell into the water. He was scared and didn't know how to swim. Luckily, his frog friends came to help him. They taught him how to swim and Fred promised to be less naughty. From that day on, Fred was a good frog and his friends were proud of him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat avocados because they were green and yummy. One day, her mom took her to the store and they saw a big avocado on sale. Lily's mom told her they could buy it if they had enough money. + +Lily was excited because she wanted to eat the big avocado. She asked her mom if they had enough money to pay for it. Her mom said they did, but they had to be careful with their money. Lily promised to help her mom save money so they could buy more avocados in the future. + +Finally, they got to the checkout and Lily's mom paid for the big avocado. Lily was so happy and excited that she could hardly wait to eat it. When they got home, Lily's mom cut the avocado open and they both enjoyed a delicious snack together. From that day on, Lily always helped her mom save money so they could buy more avocados and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and listen to the birds chirping. One day, she went for a walk in the woods with her mommy. They heard the leaves rustling and the wind blowing through the trees. + +Lily saw a butterfly and said, "Mommy, look at the pretty butterfly!" + +Her mommy replied, "Yes, nature is so beautiful." + +As they walked further into the woods, they came across a stream. Lily tasted the water and said, "Ew, it's bitter!" + +Her mommy explained, "That's because it's not clean. We need to take care of nature so that it stays healthy and clean for everyone to enjoy." + +Lily nodded and said, "I will help take care of nature too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the world around her. One day, while she was walking in the forest, she discovered a bush full of blueberries. She thought they looked interesting and wanted to try them. + +Lily picked a blueberry and put it in her mouth. It tasted sweet and juicy. She picked more blueberries and put them in a basket to take home. + +When she got home, she showed her mom the blueberries she had discovered. Her mom thought they were interesting too and helped her make a delicious blueberry pie. Lily was happy she had found something new and yummy to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty little bird. She liked to sing and fly in the sky. One day, she saw a big rock on her way. She tried to fly over it, but she hit the rock and fell down. She was in trouble, and she couldn't fly anymore. + +The bird felt sad and scared. She didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a kind cat came to her. The cat said, "Don't worry, little bird. I will help you." The cat picked up the bird and put her on his back. He carried her to a safe place where she could rest and heal. + +The bird was grateful to the cat. She sang a beautiful song to thank him. From that day on, the bird and the cat became friends. They played together and had fun. The bird never forgot the big rock that caused her trouble, but she learned to avoid it and fly safely in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max had a collar that was very old, it was ancient. One day, Max met another dog named Bella. Bella had a collar too, but hers was shiny and new. + +Max and Bella played together every day. They loved to run and chase each other. One day, Max said to Bella, "Let's unite our collars so we can be best friends forever!" Bella agreed, and they put their collars together. + +But then, a big mean dog came and took their collars away. Max and Bella were very sad. They didn't want to be apart from each other. They went home without their collars and their owners were very upset. + +From that day on, Max and Bella never saw each other again. They missed each other very much, but they knew they would always be friends in their hearts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty carpet in her room with flowers on it. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help seat the guests for dinner. Lily was happy to help and ran to the dining room. She saw that her mom had cooked a rare steak for dinner. The guests were happy and Lily felt proud that she helped seat them. After dinner, Lily played on her carpet with her toys and felt happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore new places. One day, she went on an adventure and found a big hole in the ground. She climbed down and discovered that it was an underground tunnel. + +Lily walked through the tunnel and saw many interesting things. She saw bugs and rocks and even a little mouse. But then, she realized that she missed her mommy and daddy. She wanted to go back home. + +Luckily, Lily met a polite mole who showed her the way out of the tunnel. She was so happy to be back home with her family. From that day on, she always remembered to be careful when exploring new places. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color, but she always made a big mess. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, it's time to clean up your art supplies." + +Lily felt frustrated because she didn't want to stop playing, but she knew she had to clean up. She put all her crayons and markers back in their box and threw away the paper scraps. + +As she was cleaning, she found an envelope under her desk. She asked her mommy what it was for, and her mommy said, "It's for sending letters." Lily thought that was cool and asked if she could send a letter to her grandma. + +Her mommy helped her write a letter and put it in the envelope. Lily felt happy that she cleaned up and did something nice for her grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games with her friends, but sometimes she would get upset if she didn't win. She wanted to be the best at everything and would get very competitive. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to put on her clothes so they could go to the park. But Lily refused, she wanted to wear her princess dress instead. Her mom explained that it wasn't appropriate for the park, but Lily still refused. + +Later that day, Lily's friends came over to play. They wanted to play a game, but Lily didn't want to play because she didn't think she would win. Her friends were sad and went home. + +Lily's mom talked to her about how it's important to be a good sport and not always have to win. Lily realized that she was being selfish and apologized to her friends. From then on, Lily learned to be less competitive and to always wear appropriate clothes. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wander around his backyard and explore all the plants and flowers. One day, he found a switch under a big rock. He didn't know what it was for, but he thought it looked cool. + +Timmy decided to take the switch to his mom and show her. She explained that it was used to turn the lights on and off. Timmy was amazed! He felt so humble that he learned something new. + +From that day on, Timmy loved to play with the switch and turn the lights on and off. He would wander around the house and explore all the different rooms. He felt like an adventurer on a quest to discover new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard where there were many trees. One day, she found a small green ball on the ground. She picked it up and saw that it was an olive. + +Lily had never seen an olive before, so she decided to examine it closely. She looked at its shiny skin and felt its smooth surface. She even tried to smell it, but it didn't have much of a smell. + +As she was examining the olive, a wise old owl flew down from a nearby tree. The owl asked Lily what she was doing, and she showed him the olive. The owl told her that olives are a type of fruit that people like to eat. + +Lily was amazed by the owl's wise words and thanked him for teaching her something new. From that day on, she would always remember the olive and the wise owl who taught her about it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat tasty treats like cookies and ice cream. One day, Lily went to the movies to watch a film about a brave princess. She brought some candy with her to eat during the movie. + +While she was eating her candy, Lily noticed a little boy sitting next to her who didn't have any treats. She decided to whisper to him and offer him some of her candy. The boy was so happy and thanked her. + +After the movie, Lily felt proud of herself for being kind to the little boy. She learned that sharing is important and it can make other people happy too. From that day on, Lily always shared her treats with others and made new friends. +One day, a little girl named Lily was playing with her toys. She had a toy car that she loved to drive around. But then, the car got stuck in a tough spot and Lily couldn't get it out. She tried and tried but it just wouldn't move. + +Suddenly, her big brother came in and saw what was happening. He knew just what to do. He picked up the car and gently reversed it out of the tough spot. Lily was so happy and thanked her brother. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to help hang up some pictures. She gave Lily a nail and a hammer. Lily carefully hammered the nail into the wall and hung up the pictures. Her mom was so proud of her! + +At bedtime, Lily thought about how her brother helped her and how she helped her mom. She felt happy and cozy in her bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved oranges. One day, she found an orange on the ground but it was dirty. She asked her mom if she could clean it but her mom said no because it was too dirty. + +Lily was sad because she really wanted to eat the orange. Then her dad came and asked her why she was sad. Lily showed him the dirty orange and said she wanted to eat it but her mom said no. + +Her dad smiled and said, "I accept your challenge, Lily. Let's clean this orange together!" They cleaned the orange and it was shiny and clean. Lily was so happy and thanked her dad. She ate the orange and it was the best orange she ever had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had ten fingers on her hands, but each finger was different. Some were big and some were small. One day, Lily's mom allowed her to paint her fingers with different colors. + +Lily was very happy and she chose pink, blue, and green colors. She painted each finger with a different color and it looked so pretty. She showed her fingers to her mom and dad and they loved them too. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. Her friends saw her fingers and they thought they were so cool. They asked Lily if they could paint their fingers too. Lily said yes and allowed them to use her paint. They all had different colors on their fingers and they looked like a rainbow. + +From that day on, Lily and her friends had fun painting their fingers with different colors. They loved to show off their colorful fingers to everyone they met. And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big dog. + +"Mommy, can we pet the dog?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily. That dog looks mean. We need to cross the street to stay safe." + +Lily was a smart girl and knew it was important to listen to her mom. They crossed the street and went to the playground. Lily saw a boy struggling to lift a heavy box. + +"Can I help you?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, please!" the boy said. Together, they lifted the box and the boy thanked Lily. She felt happy to help someone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her round ball in the park. One day, she met a boy named Max who was also enthusiastic about playing with his own ball. + +"Hey, do you want to play together?" Max asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lily replied. + +They played together for a while, but then Max accidentally kicked the ball too hard and it went over the fence into the neighbor's yard. They were scared to go get it, but they knew they had to. When they finally retrieved the ball, they found out that the neighbor's dog had chewed it up. + +Lily and Max were sad because they didn't own any other balls. They had to go home without playing anymore. From that day on, they made sure to be more careful when playing with their own toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swim in the pool. One day, she saw a letter in her mailbox. She was confused because she didn't know who sent it. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I got a letter in the mailbox. I don't know who sent it. Can you help me?" Her mommy said, "Sure, let's open it together." + +Inside the letter was an invitation to a pool party! Lily was so excited. She ran back to the pool and told all her friends. They all wanted to go to the pool party too. + +On the day of the party, Lily and her friends put on their swimsuits and went to the pool. They had so much fun playing games and swimming. Lily was happy that she got the letter in the mailbox, even though she was confused at first. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue had a knot in his wing that made it hard for him to fly. He wanted to fly with his friends, but he couldn't because of the knot. Blue felt sad and angry. + +One day, Blue saw a big tree with a nest on it. He wanted to rest in the nest, but he couldn't fly up to it because of the knot. Blue felt sadder and angrier. + +Suddenly, Blue had an idea. He decided to pause and think. He thought and thought until he came up with a plan. He went to his friends and asked them for help. Together, they untied the knot in Blue's wing. Now Blue could fly with his friends and rest in the nest. He felt happy and grateful. +Once upon a time, there was a happy king who wore a shiny crown. He ruled his kingdom with kindness and love. One day, a poor man came to the king and asked for some help. The king gave him some food and a place to sleep. The poor man was very grateful and thanked the king. + +Later that day, the king went for a walk in the forest. He saw a big tree that had fallen down and was blocking the path. The king thought to himself, "I should help clear the path for others to pass." So, he asked his servants to help him move the tree. They worked together and finally cleared the path. + +The next day, the poor man returned to the king and gave him a beautiful crown made of flowers. The king was very happy and wore the new crown. He realized that by helping others, he had made a friend and that kindness always pays off in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved pastries so much that she would always ask her mom to buy her some. One day, her mom bought her a big chocolate pastry that made her very enthusiastic. She ate it all up and felt very happy. + +But later that day, Lily's tummy started to hurt. She tried to ignore it and remain cheerful, but the pain got worse and worse. Her mom took her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily had eaten too much pastry and it made her very sick. Sadly, Lily passed away and her mom was left heartbroken. + +Moral of the story: It's important to enjoy things in moderation and not overindulge, or else it can have bad consequences. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the farm with her mom. They saw a lot of wheat there. Lily loved the sound of the wheat swaying in the wind. Suddenly, she saw a mysterious old man walking towards them. He asked, "Do you want to play a game?" Lily's mom said, "No, thank you. We have to go home now." + +But Lily was curious and wanted to play the game. The old man told her to close her eyes and count to ten. When she opened her eyes, he was gone! She looked around but couldn't find him. She was scared and started crying. Her mom came back and asked, "What happened?" But Lily had forgotten her mom's warning about talking to strangers. + +Sadly, Lily never saw her mom again. She had been kidnapped by the mysterious old man. The moral of the story is to never forget your mom's warning and never talk to strangers. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little girl who lived in a small house. Every day, she would walk to the nearby river to play. She loved to splash in the water and watch the fish swim by. + +One day, while she was playing, she saw a big storm cloud in the sky. She knew she had to hurry home before the rain came. But when she got to her house, she realized she had forgotten her umbrella. + +The rain started to pour down and the poor little girl got very wet. Suddenly, she remembered the big puddles she had splashed in earlier. She ran back to the river and jumped in the biggest puddle she could find. The water splashed all around her and she laughed and laughed. When she got home, she was still wet, but she was happy and not so poor anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a big turkey named Tom. Tom was very alert and always watched out for danger. One day, Tom wanted to fly over the fence to see his friends on the other side. He tried and tried, but he couldn't succeed. + +Tom was sad because he wanted to see his friends. Suddenly, he had an idea. He walked around the fence and found a small hole. He squeezed through the hole and ran to his friends. They were so happy to see him! + +From that day on, Tom knew that if he tried hard enough, he could succeed. And he was always alert to find new ways to have fun with his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went for a walk near a lake. He saw ducks swimming in the water and he wanted to join them. But he stumbled and fell down. His knee was broken and it hurt a lot. + +Timmy cried for help, and a kind lady came to rescue him. She took Timmy to the hospital where the doctor fixed his broken knee. Timmy was happy again and he thanked the lady for helping him. + +From that day on, Timmy was careful and didn't stumble again. He went back to the lake and watched the ducks from a safe distance. He was happy to be able to walk again without pain. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max had a collar around his neck. The collar was blue and had his name on it. Max loved his collar because it made him feel special. + +One day, Max was outside playing in the park. Suddenly, a ball appeared out of nowhere. Max was so excited to play with the ball. He ran after it and caught it in his mouth. The ball was warm from the sun. + +Max played with the ball for a while, but then he realized that he had lost his collar! He looked all around for it, but it was nowhere to be found. Max was sad because he loved his collar so much. But then, a kind person appeared and gave Max his collar back. Max was so happy and grateful to have his collar back on his neck. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he was very sad because he didn't have any friends to play with. One day, Timmy saw some other kids playing at the park, but he was too shy to go and talk to them. + +Timmy saw a butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. Suddenly, a big boy came and pinched Timmy's arm. Timmy started to cry and ran away. When he got home, his mom asked him what happened, and Timmy told her about the big boy who pinched him. + +The next day, Timmy's mom took him to the park again. This time, Timmy saw a little girl who was playing by herself. Timmy went up to her and smiled. The little girl smiled back and they started to play together. Timmy was so happy that he had made a new friend. Now, he knew that friends were available everywhere, he just had to be brave enough to talk to them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, fluffy dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. Max liked to sniff everything and take his time, so they walked very slow. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a butterfly and ran after it. Max couldn't keep up and got left behind. Lily turned around and saw Max wasn't with her. She worried that he was lost and not safe. + +"Max, where are you?" Lily called out. Max heard her and barked back. They found each other and continued their slow walk together. Lily was happy that Max was safe and not lost anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's parent told her they were going on a trip to a place she had never been before. Lily was excited to go to an unknown place. + +As they were walking, Lily saw a big, scary dog. She wanted to pet it, but her parent said no. "That dog looks mean," they warned. "Let's pray it doesn't come near us." + +Lily didn't understand why her parent was scared of the dog, but she listened. They continued walking until they reached a dark alley. Suddenly, the mean dog appeared and started barking. Lily's parent tried to protect her, but the dog attacked them. Lily was very scared and started crying. + +Sadly, Lily's parent didn't make it. From that day on, Lily always remembered to listen to her parent's warnings and to pray for safety. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play golf with his dad. His dad was very good at golf, and Timmy thought he was gifted. One day, Timmy's dad gave him a gift. It was a new golf club! Timmy was very happy and thanked his dad. + +Later that day, Timmy and his dad went to the golf course to play. They discussed their game plan and decided to try to get a hole in one. Timmy swung his new club and hit the ball very far. His dad was impressed! They had a lot of fun playing together and Timmy felt very proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max liked to jump and play all day long. One day, Max saw a cat on the roof. Max wanted to jump up and play with the cat, but he couldn't reach the roof. + +Max asked his friend, a bird, to help him reach the roof. The bird said, "Sure, I can help you. But be careful, the roof is different than the ground." + +Max and the bird flew up to the roof. Max saw that the roof was slippery and he almost fell off. The bird said, "See, I told you it was different. You have to be careful when you're on the roof." + +Max learned that sometimes things can be different and you have to be careful. He thanked the bird for helping him and promised to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Teddy and his friends were playing hide-and-seek when they heard a loud roar. They all got scared and hid behind a pole. + +Teddy peeked out from behind the pole and saw a big lion. The lion looked scary, but Teddy knew that he shouldn't judge someone by their looks. So, he walked up to the lion and said, "Hi, my name is Teddy. What's your name?" + +The lion replied, "My name is Leo. I'm sorry for scaring you all with my roar. I was just trying to find my way back home." Teddy and his friends decided to help Leo find his way back home. They walked with him through the forest and showed him the way. + +When they reached Leo's home, he thanked Teddy and his friends for their help. "You guys are the best friends ever. I promise to never roar like that again," said Leo. Teddy and his friends smiled and waved goodbye to Leo. They were happy that they made a new friend and helped him find his way home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the park to play on the swings. She saw a pretty butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily saw her friend, Timmy, and they started to play together. Timmy said, "Listen! Do you hear the birds singing?" Lily listened and heard the birds chirping. They played together for a while, and then Lily's mom called her to go home. + +On the way home, Lily saw a beautiful flower and picked it for her mom. She said, "Mom, look at this pretty flower I found!" Her mom said, "Wow, it's so pretty! Thank you, Lily." Lily felt happy and proud that she found something pretty for her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to play with her toys and dress up in pretty clothes. One day, Lily's mommy told her to clean up her room. Lily didn't want to clean up, so she put all of her toys in the closet and shut the door. + +Later that day, Lily wanted to play with her favorite doll, but she couldn't find it anywhere. She looked all around her room but couldn't find it. Then she remembered that she put all of her toys in the closet. She opened the closet door and saw that her doll was cut in half! + +Lily was very sad and started to cry. She realized that she was careless when she put her toys away. From that day on, Lily promised to be more careful with her toys and always put them away properly. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to stretch his legs and hop around the forest. One day, Benny found a big squash in his path. It was difficult for him to move it because it was so heavy. Benny tried to push it, but it wouldn't budge. + +Benny had an idea. He decided to stretch his little bunny arms and pick up the squash. It was hard work, but he finally lifted it up and moved it out of the way. Benny felt very proud of himself for solving the difficult problem. + +From that day on, Benny knew that if he ever came across something difficult, he could stretch himself and find a way to squash the problem. And he lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, Lily went to her favorite place in the park. It was a big tree with a swing hanging from it. She loved to swing back and forth on the swing. + +As she was swinging, Lily saw a little boy with a pale face sitting on a bench. She asked him if he wanted to swing with her. The boy said yes and they started swinging together. + +After a while, the boy stopped swinging and said, "I don't feel good." Lily asked him if he wanted to go home, but he said he didn't know where his home was. So, Lily took the boy by the hand and they walked around the park looking for his home. + +Finally, they found the boy's house and his mom was very happy to see him. She thanked Lily for bringing her son home safely. Lily was happy too because she made a new friend and helped someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the jungle to see the animals. She saw a big crocodile near the river. Lily was scared, but the crocodile was happy. + +The crocodile said, "Hello little girl, why are you crying?" + +Lily replied, "I'm not crying, I'm just scared." + +The crocodile said, "Don't be scared, I won't hurt you. I'm a friendly crocodile." + +Lily was happy to hear that and she smiled. The crocodile showed her around the jungle and they had a great time. When it was time to go home, Lily hugged the crocodile and said, "Thank you for being my friend." The crocodile wept a little bit because he was sad to see her go, but he was happy that he made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the park and play with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a beautiful wallet to keep his money safe. Timmy was so happy and he put all his coins in the wallet. + +When Timmy went to the park with his friends, they saw a man who was looking at them. The man looked very scary and Timmy felt scared. The man came closer and asked Timmy if he had any money. Timmy remembered his mom's words and said, "I'm sorry, I can't allow you to take my money." The man walked away and Timmy's friends were proud of him. + +Timmy's mom was very happy when she heard the story. She told Timmy that he did the right thing and that he was very brave. Timmy felt proud and he showed his beautiful wallet to his friends. They all clapped and cheered for him. From that day on, Timmy always kept his wallet safe and never allowed anyone to take his money. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny was very stubborn and always wanted to win every race he ran. One day, Benny was going to run in a big race against all his animal friends. + +Before the race, Benny was talking to his friend, the turtle. The turtle said, "Benny, don't forget that it's not always about winning. It's about having fun and doing your best." + +But Benny didn't listen to the turtle. He just wanted to win the race so badly. When the race started, Benny ran as fast as he could. But he was so focused on winning that he didn't see the finish line and he ran right past it. + +All the other animals finished the race, but Benny was still running. He forgot where the finish line was! When he finally realized what had happened, he felt very sad. He realized that he had been so stubborn and focused on winning that he forgot to have fun and enjoy the race. + +From that day on, Benny learned that it's not always about winning. Sometimes it's more important to have fun and enjoy the race, no matter what place you finish in. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to a big parking lot where they saw many vehicles. Lily saw a red car and said, "Look, mommy! That car is red!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it is. Do you want to touch it?" + +Lily nodded her head and mommy lifted her up so she could touch the shiny red car. "Wow, it's so smooth!" said Lily. + +Daddy then said, "Let's go for a ride in our own vehicle!" and they all got into their car and drove off. Lily looked out the window and saw many other red vehicles on the road. She was so happy to have touched the red car earlier and couldn't wait for more adventures with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around in the grass. One day, she went to school and met a new pupil named Sam. Sam was very shy and didn't want to play with Lily at first. + +But Lily was determined to make friends with Sam. She asked him to come play with her and showed him how much fun they could have together. Eventually, Sam started to smile and play along. From that day on, Lily and Sam were the best of friends and had many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a clock in her room that tick-tocked all day long. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to the park to play. Lily got so excited that she jumped up and down on her bed. + +When they got to the park, Lily saw a big slide and got nervous. She had never gone down a slide before. But her mom told her it was okay and helped her climb up the ladder. When she got to the top, Lily felt so brave and excited that she went down the slide all by herself! + +After playing at the park, Lily and her mom went home. Lily looked at the clock in her room and saw that it was almost bedtime. She got sad because she didn't want the fun to end. But her mom told her that they could have more fun tomorrow. Lily went to bed feeling happy and excited for the next day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends at the park. One day, she saw a big structure in the park. It was so tall and colorful. She asked her friend, "What is that big thing?" Her friend said, "It's a slide! Do you want to go on it?" + +Lily was so excited to go on the slide. But, there was another little girl who was envious of Lily. Her name was Emma. Emma wanted to go on the slide too, but she was too scared. She asked Lily, "Can I go with you?" Lily said, "Of course!" + +As they climbed up the structure, Emma was still scared. But, Lily encouraged her and they made it to the top. They both went down the slide together and had so much fun. Emma was so happy that Lily asked her to come along. From that day on, they became best friends and always played together at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with dough and make funny shapes. One day, Lily's friend Tim dared her to make a dough snake that was as long as the table. Lily was a little scared, but she was also adventurous. She decided to take the dare and started rolling and stretching the dough. + +As she worked on her dough snake, Lily's mom came into the room and was amazed at what she saw. "Wow, Lily! That's a very adventurous snake you're making there!" Lily was proud of herself and smiled happily. She finished her dough snake and showed it to Tim. He was amazed and said, "You're so good at making dough snakes, Lily!" + +From that day on, Lily became known as the dough snake queen. She loved to make all kinds of dough shapes and was always up for a new dare. And whenever she felt a little scared, she remembered how much fun it was to be adventurous and try new things. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat chocolate cake. He ate it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Every night before he went to bed, he would ask his mom for a slice of cake. His mom would always say no, but Timmy didn't mind. He knew that one day he would get his cake at night. + +One day, Timmy's mom surprised him with a great big chocolate cake. Timmy was so happy that he ate the whole thing in one sitting. That night, as he lay in bed, he had a tummy ache. He realized that eating too much cake wasn't a good idea. From then on, Timmy only ate cake in moderation. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read her favorite book, a big novel with lots of pictures. One day, she found an incredible surprise inside the book - a shiny gold coin! She was so happy that she began to clap her hands with joy. + +Lily showed her amazing discovery to her mom, who was also amazed. They decided to go to the store together and use the coin to buy a special treat. As they walked, Lily kept thinking about how incredible it was to find something so valuable inside her favorite book. + +When they got to the store, Lily saw her favorite candy and began to clap again. She was so excited to buy it with her special coin. Her mom smiled and said, "You are a lucky girl, Lily. This is an incredible day!" Lily knew her mom was right and felt so happy that she kept clapping all the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very worried because it couldn't find its nest. It flew all around the forest, but it couldn't find its home. Suddenly, it smelled something yummy. It followed the smell and found a house. + +In the house, there was a kind lady who was baking cookies. The bird felt happy and safe with the lady. It chirped and sang a song for her. The lady smiled and gave the bird some cookie crumbs. The bird ate the crumbs and felt better. + +After a while, the bird remembered its nest and flew away. But it was not worried anymore because it found a new friend and some delicious cookies. From that day on, the bird visited the lady every time she baked something. And the lady was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she was always leaving them on the floor when she was done. One day, her mommy told her to pick up her toys and put them away. But Lily didn't want to. + +She went to play outside instead. But when she came back inside, she stepped on one of her toys and it tore. She felt sad because she knew it was her fault. Her mommy told her that if she had put her toys away like she was supposed to, it wouldn't have torn. + +Lily learned her lesson and started putting her toys away. She even helped her mommy switch the light on and off with the switch. She didn't want her toys to be dead anymore. From then on, Lily always put her toys away when she was done playing with them. +Once upon a time, there was a huge painter. He painted big pictures with lots of colors. He had a special brush that he always used. One day, he went to paint a picture in the park. He saw a little girl with a balloon. She was trying to tie the balloon, but it was too hard. The painter offered to help her tie the balloon. She was happy and thanked him. Later, when the painter was painting, the balloon flew up and got stuck in a tree. The little girl remembered how the painter helped her tie the balloon and she offered to help him get his brush down from the tree. They worked together and were able to get the brush down. The painter was very grateful and gave the little girl a painting as a thank you. From then on, they were friends and helped each other whenever they could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with colors. She had a big box of crayons and she would draw pictures of her family and friends. One day, she woke up early and went outside to play. She saw a bird with beautiful colors and wanted to draw it. + +As she was drawing, she noticed her neighbor, Mr. Johnson, who was deaf, walking by. She waved at him and he smiled back. She wanted to show him her drawing, so she ran over to him. She showed him the picture of the colorful bird and he was so happy to see it. + +From that day on, Lily would often show Mr. Johnson her colorful drawings and he would always smile. She learned that even though he couldn't hear, he could still see and appreciate the beauty of colors. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl who lived on a farm. He liked to perch on a tree branch and watch the animals play. One day, a little piglet came to him and asked, "Mr. Owl, why do you have big eyes?" + +The owl replied, "I have big eyes so I can see better at night. But be careful, little piglet, because sometimes I sneeze and it can be very loud!" + +The piglet giggled and said, "I'll be careful, Mr. Owl." + +Later that day, the piglet was playing with his friends when he heard a loud sneeze. It was Mr. Owl! The piglet remembered what he had been told and covered his ears. The other animals on the farm were surprised too, but they knew it was just Mr. Owl being himself. + +From that day on, the piglet always remembered to be careful when Mr. Owl was around. And Mr. Owl continued to watch over the farm with his big, wise eyes. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue ocean. In the ocean, there lived a shark. The shark was big and strong, but also very graceful when he swam. One day, a little fish saw the shark and got scared. The shark noticed the little fish and said, "Don't be afraid, little one. I won't take you." The little fish felt better and swam away happily. The shark continued to swim gracefully through the ocean, enjoying the beautiful day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong horse named Max. Max loved to pull carts around the farm. One day, Max hurt his leg and couldn't pull the cart anymore. His owner was sad because he needed Max to help him with his work. + +Max's friend, a wise old owl, saw that Max was hurt and came to help. The owl told Max's owner to give Max some rest and to put a special medicine on his leg to help it heal. Max's owner did what the owl said and soon Max's leg was all better. + +Max was so happy to be able to pull the cart again and his owner was grateful to the wise old owl for helping them. From then on, Max and the owl were the best of friends and would always help each other whenever they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Pip. Pip liked to sing and play with his friends. One day, Pip saw a message in the sky. It said, "Hello Pip!" Pip was very happy to see the message. + +Suddenly, a mighty wind blew and the message disappeared. Pip was sad that he couldn't see the message anymore. But then, the message appeared again! This time, Pip decided to follow the message and see where it led him. + +Pip flew and flew until he reached a big tree. On the tree was a nest with a baby bird inside. The message was from the baby bird's mother, asking for help. Pip knew he had to be mighty and strong to help the baby bird. So, he gathered his friends and together, they helped the baby bird back to its mommy. From that day on, Pip knew that messages could appear in many different ways and sometimes, they could lead to great adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a charming smile and loved to play outside. One day, she found a big plastic box in her backyard. + +Lily's mom came outside and asked, "What did you find, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "I found a box! Can we open it?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, let's see what's inside." + +As they opened the box, they found a beautiful dress. Lily's mom said, "Let's put the dress on you and cover you with a blanket to keep you warm." + +Lily was so happy to wear the dress and snuggle under the blanket. She felt like a princess! +Once upon a time, there was a little train named Tommy. Tommy loved to chug along the track and see all the pretty flowers and trees. But one day, Tommy got stuck on a big hill. He tried to move, but he couldn't. Tommy felt sad and scared. + +Suddenly, a big train named Billy came along. Billy was very impatient and didn't want to stop to help Tommy. But then, Billy remembered how he felt when he was stuck on the track once. So, Billy decided to help Tommy. He used his strong engine to pull Tommy up the hill. + +Tommy was so happy and grateful to Billy. They continued to chug along the track together, enjoying the beautiful scenery. From that day on, Tommy knew that even when things got tough, there would always be someone to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing outside and she stubbed her toe on a rock. Her toe hurt a lot and she started to cry. Her mom came running and asked what happened. Lily showed her mom her toe and her mom said, "Oh no! That looks like it hurts a lot." + +Lily's mom picked her up and carried her inside. She got a band-aid and put it on Lily's toe. Lily said, "Thank you, mommy." Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, sweetie. I always want to help you when you're hurt." Lily felt better and went back outside to play. She was careful not to stub her toe again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside with her friends. One day, she was playing hide and seek and decided to hide in the closet. But it was a small closet and she felt uncomfortable. She wanted to run out, but she didn't want to be found. + +After a few minutes, Lily's friends found her and they all laughed and played together. They ran around the backyard and played with their toys. Lily felt happy again and forgot all about the uncomfortable closet. From then on, she decided to never hide in small spaces again and always run around with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved olives and would eat them every day. One day, Lily's mom brought home a new kind of olive. It was bigger than the ones Lily usually ate and had a different color. + +Lily was very enthusiastic about trying the new olive. She said, "Mommy, can I eat this big olive? It looks yummy!" Her mom replied, "Of course, Lily. But before you eat it, let's examine it first." + +Lily carefully looked at the olive and noticed that it had a little hole in it. She said, "Mommy, why does this olive have a hole in it?" Her mom explained that sometimes olives have holes because a little bug might have eaten it. + +Lily was surprised and said, "Oh no! I don't want to eat an olive with a bug in it." Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. This olive doesn't have a bug in it. It's still good to eat." And with that, Lily happily ate the new olive and loved it even more than the ones she usually ate. +Once upon a time, there was a happy fisherman named Jack. Jack always wore a yellow hat when he went fishing. One day, Jack caught a big fish! The fish was so happy to be caught that it started to dance. Jack was surprised and said, "Wow, I've never seen a fish dance before!" The fish replied, "I love to dance, it makes me so happy." Jack smiled and said, "Well, you can dance all you want, but I'm going to have to let you go back into the water." The fish replied, "That's okay, I had a great time dancing with you!" And with that, Jack released the fish back into the water and watched as it swam away happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mom and dad. One day, a big tornado came and it was very scary. The tornado took away their house and they had nowhere to go. + +Lily's mom and dad were sad, but then a nice man came and provided them with a unique place to stay. It was a big tent with lots of blankets and pillows. Lily loved it because it was like camping. + +They stayed in the tent for a few days until the tornado went away. When they went back to their house, it was very messy. But Lily's mom and dad cleaned it up and made it nice again. They were happy to be back home. +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 went to the park to exercise. They ran and jumped and played on the swings. + +Suddenly, Lily's ball rolled away and went into the pond. Lily was scared because she couldn't swim. Her friend, Timmy, said, "Don't worry, I will rescue your ball!" Timmy was very brave and jumped into the pond to get the ball. + +After they finished playing, Lily said, "Let's do something creative!" Her friend, Sarah, said, "We can make a picture with our hands!" They all made handprints on a piece of paper and it was very pretty. + +Lily went home happy and told her mom about the fun day she had with her friends at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her cards. One day, Lily was playing with her cards outside when the sun came out and started to shine. The cards were so shiny! Lily was happy because the cards were her favorite and they looked very pretty in the sun. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and the cards flew away. Lily tried to catch them, but they were too hard to catch because they were flying too high. She was sad because she thought she would never see her cards again. But then, the wind stopped and the cards fell back down into her lap. Lily was so happy to have her cards back, and she hugged them tightly. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to hold onto her cards tightly when she was playing outside. She loved how they shone in the sun, and how hard they were to catch when the wind blew. And whenever she saw her cards, she felt happy and content. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was very hungry and his tummy was grumbling. He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, I am so hungry. Can I have a snack?" + +Mommy opened the fridge and saw that there was no food left. Jack was sad and said, "Mommy, what can we do? I am so hungry." + +Mommy thought for a moment and said, "Let's go to the store and replace the food we ate yesterday." Jack was happy and said, "Yay! Let's go!" + +At the store, they bought lots of yummy snacks and Jack's tummy was no longer grumbling. He looked up at his mommy and said, "Thank you for making me not hungry anymore, mommy. I love you." +Once upon a time, there was a kind squirrel who lived in a big tree. The squirrel loved to share his nuts with his animal friends. He was very generous. + +One day, the squirrel was climbing up the tree when he slipped and fell down. Oh no! He hurt his paw. + +His animal friends heard him crying and came to help. They brought him nuts to eat and helped him rest. The squirrel was happy to have such kind friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and eat yummy snacks. One day, she saw a beautiful angel in the sky with big white wings. The angel looked down at Lily and smiled. + +Lily felt happy and healthy when she saw the angel. She wanted to be just like the angel and have big wings too. Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and Lily's hat flew away. She tried to catch it but she couldn't. She felt sad and wanted her hat back. + +The angel saw that Lily was sad and flew down to her. The angel told Lily to surrender and let go of her worries. Lily did what the angel said and felt better. The angel then gave Lily a new hat that was even prettier than her old one. Lily was happy again and thanked the angel for helping her. From that day on, Lily knew that angels were always watching over her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the garden. One day, she saw a pretty butterfly and tried to catch it. But she squeezed it too hard and hurt it. + +The butterfly flew away and Lily felt naughty. She knew she shouldn't have hurt the butterfly. Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to help pick some apples from the tree. As she was picking, she saw the butterfly again. This time, she was careful and didn't squeeze it. + +But as she was reaching for an apple, she accidentally knocked a beehive. The bees got angry and started to sting her. Lily cried and cried. Her mom came to help, but it was too late. Lily was allergic to bee stings and she didn't make it. From that day on, Lily's mom always reminded her to be careful and not pick things that didn't belong to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved playing with his toy sword. He pretended to be a brave knight who would save the princess from the evil dragon. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy brought his toy gun and said, "Let's play cowboys and robbers!" Timmy didn't like the idea of using a weapon in their game, but he didn't want to upset his friend. + +As they played, Billy started to shoot Timmy with his toy gun. Timmy didn't want to play anymore and said, "I don't like this game. It's not fun when I'm dead." Billy realized he had upset his friend and apologized. + +Timmy forgave Billy and said, "Let's play knights again. We can work together to succeed in defeating the dragon." They both agreed and had a great time playing together without any weapons. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing outside with her friends when she fell and hurt her knee. It was very deep and she cried a lot. + +Her mom came running and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"I fell and hurt my knee," Lily said. + +Her mom cleaned the wound and put a bandage on it. "Does it feel better now?" her mom asked. + +Lily nodded and said, "Can we mail a letter to my friend now?" + +"Sure, we can mail the letter on the way to the store," her mom replied. + +Lily smiled and forgot about her knee. She was excited to mail a letter to her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends found a big basket. The basket was open, and they thought it would be fun to play with it. + +Timmy and his friends played with the basket for a while, but then they heard a scary noise. They didn't know what it was, but they were scared. Timmy tried to escape, but the basket was too heavy. Suddenly, a big scary dog appeared and started chasing them. + +Timmy and his friends tried to run away, but the dog was too fast. They tried to hide in the basket, but the dog found them. Timmy and his friends were scared and didn't know what to do. They wished they had never found the basket. In the end, the dog caught them and they were never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, she went outside to play and saw her friend Timmy. + +"Hi, Timmy!" said Lily. + +"Hi, Lily! I have some crazy news to tell you!" said Timmy. + +"What is it?" asked Lily. + +"I saw a big dog carrying a bone in its mouth!" said Timmy. + +"That's so cool!" said Lily. + +They played together for the rest of the day and had lots of fun. When Lily went home, she told her mom about the crazy news. + +"That's interesting, Lily!" said her mom. + +Lily went to bed that night feeling happy and excited about the fun day she had with Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard where there was a big pine tree. One day, Lily's friend Jack came over to play with her. + +"Let's create a fort under the pine tree!" Jack said excitedly. + +Lily was embarrassed because she didn't know what a fort was. "What's a fort?" she asked. + +"It's a special place we can build to play in," Jack explained. + +Lily was happy to learn something new, so they got to work and created a fort under the pine tree. They played there all day and had so much fun. From that day on, Lily wasn't embarrassed to ask questions and learn new things with her friend Jack. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He was very glad because it was his birthday today. He turned three years old. His mommy and daddy gave him a toy car to drive. + +Timmy was so happy that he wanted to show his toy car to his friends. He went outside and saw his friend Johnny. "Look Johnny, I got a new toy car for my birthday! Do you want to drive it with me?" asked Timmy. + +"Sure!" said Johnny. They both drove the toy car together and had lots of fun. Timmy was so happy that his friends liked his new toy. It was the best birthday ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, she saw a bird with colorful feathers. It looked very proud as it flew high up in the air. + +Lily wanted to keep the bird, but she knew it was not right to keep animals in a cage. Instead, she decided to store birdseed in a container so she could feed the birds whenever they came to visit her backyard. The bird with the colorful feathers came back every day to eat the birdseed. + +Lily felt proud that she could help the bird and other birds too. She learned that it was better to take care of animals in their natural habitat than to keep them as pets. From that day on, Lily always kept her birdseed container full and looked forward to seeing her feathered friends every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the meadow. One day, Benny saw a big carrot on the other side of the stream. He wanted to get it, but he was scared to jump over the water. His friend, a kind mouse, said "I dare you to try!" Benny took a deep breath and hopped over the stream. He felt so proud of himself! + +Later that day, Benny found a soft velvet blanket in the meadow. He loved how gentle it felt on his fur. He snuggled up in the blanket and fell asleep under the stars. Benny was happy he dared to jump over the stream and find the cozy velvet blanket. +Once upon a time, there was a big, warm sun in the sky. The sun was so warm that it made all the animals happy. One day, a hippo came to the river to drink some water. The hippo was very big and strong, but also very kind. + +Suddenly, the hippo saw a crocodile in the water. The crocodile was very mean and wanted to fight the hippo. But the hippo knew how to fight and was not afraid. So, the hippo and the crocodile started to fight. + +The hippo was very strong and the crocodile was very sneaky, but in the end, the hippo won the fight. The other animals cheered for the hippo and the sun smiled down on them all. From that day on, the hippo was known as the bravest animal in the river. +Once upon a time, there was a king and a queen who lived in a big castle. One day, the queen asked the king, "What do you think we should do with our castle?" The king replied, "I'm not sure, let's discuss it together." + +They sat down and talked about their castle. The queen had a thoughtful idea. "Why don't we invite all the children in the kingdom to come and play in our castle?" The king thought it was a great idea and they both agreed to do it. + +The next day, they sent out invitations to all the children in the kingdom. When the children arrived, they were so happy to play in the castle. They played hide and seek, tag, and even had a princess and knight dress-up party. + +The king and queen were happy to see the children having so much fun. They realized that sharing their castle with others was the best thing they could do. From that day on, the castle was always open for children to come and play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and pretend she was a princess. One day, she found a sparkly belt in her toy box. It was so pretty and shiny, but it was fake. + +Lily put on the belt and stood in front of her mirror. She twirled and danced, feeling like a real princess. Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from outside. She ran to the window and saw her friend, Timmy, standing outside. + +Timmy was wearing a cowboy hat and a real belt with a big buckle. Lily ran outside to play with him. They played pretend and stood on a log, pretending it was a stage. They had so much fun together, even though Lily's belt was fake. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. He was always so jolly when he ate them. One day, Benny went to the garden to find some carrots. He found a big, juicy one and started munching on it. + +Suddenly, a mean fox appeared! Benny tried to run away, but the fox caught him. Benny tried to scream for help, but no one heard him. The fox ate Benny and only the carrot remained. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a charming puppy named Spot. Timmy loved Spot very much. One day, Timmy wanted to wrap Spot in a cozy blanket. Spot didn't like it at first, but then he stood still and let Timmy wrap him up like a burrito. + +After that, Timmy and Spot played outside. They ran around and played catch. Spot even stood on his hind legs and danced with Timmy. They had so much fun together! When it was time to go inside, Timmy unwrapped Spot and gave him a big hug. Spot licked Timmy's face and wagged his tail. + +From that day on, Timmy and Spot played together every day. They would run, jump, and stand on their hind legs together. They were the best of friends and nothing could ever come between them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers in the garden. One day, while she was picking flowers, she saw a big bug and started to panic. + +But Lily was a clever girl. She remembered her mom telling her that bugs are friends and won't hurt her. So she took a deep breath and watched the bug crawl away. + +Feeling proud of herself for being brave, Lily continued to pick flowers and sing a little song. She knew that even when things seemed scary, she could be clever and calm down. And that made her very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to bounce around in the meadow and play with his friends. One day, Benny found a big mystery box in the meadow. He was very curious and wanted to know what was inside the box. But he knew he shouldn't open it because it wasn't his. + +Benny went to his mommy and told her about the mystery box. His mommy told him that he should never take things that don't belong to him. Benny felt sad because he really wanted to know what was inside the box. But he knew he had to do the right thing. + +Later that day, Benny saw his friend Sammy take a toy that wasn't his. Benny felt angry and told Sammy that he shouldn't take things that don't belong to him. Sammy felt bad and gave the toy back. Benny felt proud that he did the right thing and learned that it's always important to be honest and kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures with her crayons, but her drawings always looked messy. One day, her mommy gave her a new tool called a ruler. Lily used the ruler to draw straight lines and her pictures looked much better! + +Lily was so happy that her pictures looked fine now. She showed them to her daddy and he said they were very good. Lily felt proud of herself. + +Every day, Lily practiced using her ruler and her drawings kept getting better and better. Her mommy said that Lily's hard work was starting to improve her art skills. Lily was very excited to keep practicing and improving her drawings with her new tool! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her shiny red boots everywhere she went. One day, she saw a puddle and wanted to jump in it, but her mom said no because it was too deep. + +Lily felt sad and foolish for not listening to her mom. As she walked home, she saw a squirrel trying to enter a tree hole, but it was too small for him. Lily had an idea and offered him her red boots to use as a ladder. + +The squirrel was grateful and climbed up the boots to enter his home. Lily felt happy that she could help the squirrel and learned that sometimes being kind and helpful can make a big difference. From that day on, Lily always listened to her mom and remembered to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her birthday because she got to blow out candles on her cake. Today was her birthday and her mom brought out a big cake with three candles on it. Lily was so happy and clapped her hands. She blew out the candles and made a wish. + +After they ate the cake, Lily wanted to play with her toys. But she saw that her baby brother was sleeping and didn't want to wake him up. So, she played quietly with her dolls. She wanted to add more dolls to her collection, so she asked her mom if they could go to the toy store. + +They went to the store and Lily found a beautiful doll. She asked her mom if they could add it to her collection. Her mom said yes and Lily was so happy. She hugged her new doll and whispered, "You are so pretty and quiet, just like me." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toy boat in the bathtub. Suddenly, the boat sank! Lily started to cry. + +Her mom heard her crying and came to the bathroom. "What happened, Lily?" she asked. + +"My boat sank, Mommy," Lily said. + +"It's okay, honey. Let's dry it off and try again," her mom said. "But remember, we need to be careful with the water. We don't want it to overflow and make a mess." + +"Okay, Mommy. I will be careful," Lily said. + +Her mom smiled. "Good job, Lily. You are a normal kid who makes mistakes, but you always try again. That's what I allow you to do." +Once upon a time, there was a fat dove. The dove liked to fly high in the sky and look at the pretty flowers. One day, the dove saw a big cat. The dove started to worry because the cat looked hungry. The dove flew away as fast as it could. The dove felt safe when it landed on a tree branch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Emily came over to play. Emily brought a new game with her. Lily was excited to play it, but Emily said they had to choose who would go first. + +Lily was ignorant of what "choose" meant, so Emily explained it to her. They decided to flip a coin to see who would go first. Lily won and started playing the game. + +As they played, Lily noticed that Emily kept looking at her cards. She thought it was strange, but didn't say anything. Later on, Emily won the game. Lily was sad, but Emily said they could play again. This time, Lily noticed that Emily was cheating. + +Lily remembered what Emily did earlier and said, "I choose to not play with you anymore. Cheating is not a nice thing to do." Emily felt bad and promised to never cheat again. From that day on, they played games together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, she saw an ugly ghost in her room. She got scared and screamed. Her mom came running and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +Lily pointed to the ghost and said, "Look, Mommy! An ugly ghost!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. It's just your imagination. The ghost will pass and disappear soon." + +Lily felt better and went back to sleep. The next morning, she woke up and saw that the ghost was gone. She was happy and told her mom, "The ghost passed! It's not here anymore!" Her mom hugged her and said, "That's right, Lily. You're so brave." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat avocados. One day, he went to the store with his mommy to buy some avocados. Timmy saw a big avocado and wanted it, but his mommy said it was too expensive. They started to quarrel, but then Timmy's mommy said they could get a smaller avocado that was cheaper. + +After they bought the avocado, Timmy wanted to cut it open himself. His mommy said it wasn't safe for him to use a knife, but Timmy insisted he could do it. His mommy watched him carefully as he cut the avocado open. Timmy was so happy to eat his avocado, he shared some with his mommy and they were no longer quarreling. They both enjoyed the avocado and were happy they got to eat it together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and learn new things. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They saw a big, colorful carousel and Lily wanted to ride it. + +When it was their turn, Lily sat on a horse and held on tight. She felt the wind in her hair and smiled with joy. The carousel turned and turned, and Lily felt like she was flying. She was so happy! + +After the ride, Lily's parents told her how intelligent she was for being brave and trying something new. Lily smiled even bigger and felt proud of herself. From that day on, Lily knew that trying new things can make you happy and smart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a long fork that she loved to use for eating her food. One day, while she was eating her dinner, she accidentally dropped her fork on the floor. + +Lily's mom said, "Don't worry, I'll get you a new fork." But Lily didn't want a new fork, she wanted her long fork back. She tried to reach for it, but it was too far away. + +Suddenly, Lily's brother came into the room and stepped on the fork. It made a loud snap sound and broke into pieces. Lily started to cry because her favorite fork was gone forever. + +Her mom said, "It's okay, we can get you a new fork tomorrow." But Lily knew that it wouldn't be the same. She was very sad and went to bed early that night. From then on, Lily always made sure to hold onto her fork tightly so it wouldn't fall and snap again. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy little boy named Timmy. He loved to run and play, but he was always falling down and getting hurt. One day, Timmy's mommy told him they had to go to a meeting. Timmy didn't know what a meeting was, but he guessed it was something important. + +When they got to the meeting, Timmy saw lots of grown-ups talking and writing on papers. He didn't understand what they were saying, but he knew he had to be quiet. He sat down in a chair and tried to be still, but his legs were wiggly and he accidentally knocked over a big vase. + +Everyone turned to look at Timmy and his mommy was very embarrassed. They had to leave the meeting early and Timmy felt sad. He didn't mean to be clumsy, but he ruined the meeting. From that day on, Timmy tried to be more careful and not guess what things were without asking first. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. He had a toy car that he loved to play with the most. One day, Timmy's toy car stopped moving. Timmy's mommy told him that the battery had run out. + +Timmy was sad because he couldn't play with his toy car anymore. But then, his mommy told him to imagine that he was driving a real car. Timmy closed his eyes and imagined that he was driving a cool car. He felt happy again. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that he didn't always need toys to have fun. He could use his imagination to have fun too. And whenever he needed a new battery for his toys, he would remember to imagine and have fun without them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around. One day, she saw a beautiful ballerina on TV and said to her mom, "I want to become a graceful dancer like her!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "You can be anything you want to be, my dear. Just practice and work hard." + +So, Lily started practicing every day. She would spin and twirl until she was dizzy. One day, her mom came to watch her practice and said, "Lily, you have become such a graceful youth! I am so proud of you." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love dancing so much!" And from that day on, Lily continued to practice and became an amazing dancer, just like the ballerina on TV. +One day, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to wear his favorite hat everywhere he went. It was a big red hat that made him feel happy. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. He put his hat down on the bench and started playing. But when he turned around, his hat was gone! Timmy was very sad. + +Luckily, Timmy's friend saw someone wearing his hat and knew who took it. They went to the person's house and found the hat. But the door was locked! Timmy's friend knew how to unlock it and they got the hat back. Timmy was so happy to have his hat again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sleepy and wanted to take a nap. He went to his room and climbed into his bed. He closed his eyes and started to doze off. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from outside his window. He looked out and saw a man trying to steal his radio! Timmy quickly ran outside and yelled, "Hey! That's my radio! Give it back!" + +The man was surprised and scared. He gave the radio back to Timmy and ran away. Timmy was very happy that he got his radio back and went back to his room to take a nap. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He lived on a big cliff. The old man liked to sit and think about his life. One day, he saw a bird flying high above him. The old man thought the bird was very lucky to be able to fly. He wished he could fly too. But then he remembered he was too old to learn. So, he just sat and watched the bird fly away. +Once upon a time, there was a cute ant named Andy. Andy lived in a big ant hill with his family and friends. One day, Andy went out to find some food. He found a big piece of candy and brought it back to the ant hill. + +Andy's friend, Billy, saw the candy and wanted it for himself. Billy said, "Give me the candy, Andy!" But Andy didn't want to give it away. "No, Billy. This is my candy. I found it," said Andy. + +Billy got angry and tried to take the candy from Andy. They started to fight and the candy fell on the ground. They both looked at the candy and felt sad. "I remember when we used to share everything," said Andy. "I miss those days," said Billy. + +They both felt bad about what had happened. They decided to share the candy and be friends again. From that day on, they always shared everything and never fought again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and watch cartoons on TV. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. + +At the park, Timmy saw a big boy who took his toy truck. Timmy was sad because his truck was important to him. He asked the big boy to give it back, but the big boy said no. Timmy felt angry and he hated the big boy for taking his toy truck. + +Later that day, Timmy looked up at the sky and saw the stars in the universe. He realized that his toy truck was not as important as the universe. He felt better and forgave the big boy. They even became friends and played together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to wear pretty dresses, but she didn't have a hanger for them. One day, Lily's mom bought her a new hanger, and Lily was so happy that she wanted to celebrate. + +Lily went to her friend Timmy's house to tell him the good news. When she got there, she saw that Timmy was wearing a regular t-shirt, not his special party shirt. Lily asked him why he wasn't wearing his party shirt, and Timmy said he didn't want to because his brother had spilled juice on it. + +Lily didn't like that Timmy wasn't going to celebrate with her, so she suggested they make new party shirts together. Timmy thought that was a great idea, and they spent the afternoon making new shirts out of paper and markers. + +At the end of the day, Lily and Timmy put on their new party shirts and celebrated with a dance party in Lily's backyard. They both felt happy and special, and Lily was glad that she could help Timmy celebrate too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily and her family went to the zoo. They saw many animals like lions, tigers and bears. + +Lily saw a big, brown elephant and said, "Mommy, look at the big brown elephant! He is so cool!" + +Her mommy replied, "Yes, he is very cool. Let's go see the monkeys now." + +Lily started to plan which animals she wanted to see next. She said, "I want to see the giraffes and the zebras. They are my favorites!" + +Her daddy said, "Okay, let's go see the giraffes and zebras. But first, let's get some ice cream." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yay, ice cream!" and they all walked to the ice cream stand. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play in the sandbox with his spade. One day, he found a shiny coin buried in the sand. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Jenny. + +Jenny said, "I dare you to eat it, Timmy!" + +Timmy thought it was yummy, so he put the coin in his mouth. But then he realized it was not yummy at all. It tasted like metal. + +Later that day, Timmy's tummy hurt. His mom took him to the doctor, and the doctor said, "You should never eat things that are not food, Timmy. They can make you sick." + +From that day on, Timmy never ate anything he found in the sandbox again. He only used his spade to dig and play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big smile and rosy cheeks. One day, she was playing with her friend Max when she accidentally bit her lip. Max asked her if she was okay, and Lily said she was fine, but she felt a little guilty for biting her lip. + +Max tried to make Lily feel better by telling her a funny joke. Lily laughed and forgot all about her lip. They played together for a while longer until it was time for Lily to go home. As Lily walked away, Max waved goodbye and shouted, "See you later, alligator!" + +Lily turned around and shouted back, "In a while, crocodile!" They both laughed and went home happy. From that day on, Lily knew that even when she felt guilty or sad, her friends could always make her laugh and feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and daddy. They walked on a path through the woods. Lily enjoyed looking at the trees and the flowers. She saw a butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Suddenly, they came to a big puddle in the way. Lily's mommy and daddy were troubled because they didn't want to get their shoes wet. But Lily had an idea! She took off her shoes and socks and splashed in the puddle. Her mommy and daddy laughed and joined her. They realized that sometimes the best way to enjoy life is to not worry about getting a little wet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved wearing her favorite scarf everywhere she went. One day, Lily was walking in the park when she saw an old lady who looked very sad. + +"Hello, what's wrong?" asked Lily. + +"I lost my way home, and I'm deaf, so I can't hear anyone calling me," replied the old lady. + +"Please don't worry, I can help you find your way home," said Lily. She took the old lady's hand and walked with her until they reached her house. + +"Thank you, dear. You are so kind," said the old lady, with tears in her eyes. + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm happy I could help." And with that, she skipped away, feeling proud of herself for helping someone in need. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the beach with her mommy and daddy. She saw a jellyfish in the water and it looked funny. Lily wanted to touch it, but her mommy said no. + +Suddenly, Lily felt cold and shivery. She asked her daddy for a warm hug. Her daddy gave her a big hug and she felt better. + +Later, Lily and her family saw a man giving some people a ride on a boat. Lily wanted to go, but her mommy said they didn't have money. Then, the man gave them a free ride and Lily was so happy. She saw more jellyfish and felt warm in the sun. It was a great day at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet cat named Mittens. Lily loved to feed Mittens every day. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to a party. It was an unusual party because everyone had to wear silly hats. Lily was excited to wear her hat with a big flower on it. When they got to the party, Lily saw all her friends wearing their unusual hats too. They played games and ate yummy food. Lily even got to feed Mittens some of her cake. It was a fun day for Lily and Mittens. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big ocean with lots of other fish. One day, Nemo met an octopus named Ollie. Ollie had eight long arms and Nemo was a little scared of him at first. + +But Ollie was very friendly and they became good friends. Nemo loved playing with Ollie and they had lots of fun together. One day, Nemo saw that Ollie was very excited about something. + +"What's wrong, Ollie?" asked Nemo. + +"I'm going to become a teacher!" said Ollie. + +Nemo was very happy for his friend and he realized that it doesn't matter what you look like or how many arms you have, you can still do great things. The moral of the story is to always be kind to others, even if they look different from you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside, but it was too cold for her hands. Her mommy said she needed gloves to keep her hands warm. + +Lily didn't know what gloves were, so her mommy showed her. "Gloves go on your hands like socks go on your feet," mommy said. "You'll learn how to put them on yourself!" + +But Lily found it hard to put on her gloves. She tried and tried, but she couldn't do it. She felt sad and frustrated. "I'm not successful," she said. + +Mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay if you don't get it right away. Learning takes time. Keep trying, and you'll be successful soon enough." + +Lily felt better and kept practicing. Eventually, she learned how to put on her gloves all by herself. She felt proud and happy. She learned that it's okay to struggle and that learning takes practice. +Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar named Stripey. Stripey liked to crawl around and eat leaves. One day, Stripey found a cozy leaf and felt very comfortable. But then, Stripey noticed that the leaf was getting smaller and smaller. Stripey realized that the leaf was not big enough to include all of Stripey's caterpillar friends. + +Stripey decided to look for a bigger leaf that could include all of the friends. Stripey crawled and crawled until finally finding a big leaf. All of Stripey's friends were able to fit on the leaf and they felt very comfortable too. From that day on, Stripey made sure to always include all of the friends when finding a new leaf to crawl on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a person named Tom. Tom was very careless. He would often forget to do his work and would play all day. One day, Tom went to the park to play with his friends. He saw a sign that said "Do not climb on the trees". But Tom did not listen and climbed on the tree anyway. + +Suddenly, Tom fell from the tree and hurt his leg. He cried out in pain. A kind lady came to him and asked, "What happened?" Tom said, "I fell from the tree. It hurts so much." The lady said, "You should have listened to the sign. It was there to keep you safe. Always be careful and listen to the signs." + +Tom learned his lesson and promised to be more careful from then on. He realized that signs are important and they are there to help us stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Today, she woke up early and went to the park with her mom. They saw a lot of animals and birds. Lily recognized a butterfly and said, "Look, Mommy! A butterfly! It's amazing!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is amazing. Do you see any other animals?" + +Lily looked around and saw a squirrel. "Mommy, look! A squirrel!" she said excitedly. Her mom replied, "Good job, Lily! You are very good at recognizing animals." Lily felt proud of herself and continued to look for more animals. Suddenly, she saw a big dog and got scared. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. The dog is friendly. He won't hurt you." + +Lily felt better and said, "Okay, Mommy. Thank you for telling me." They continued to walk around the park and saw many more animals. Lily was happy that she got to recognize so many animals today. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted some cereal. "Mommy, I want cereal with milk," she said. + +Mommy got a pretty spoon and poured the cereal in a bowl. Lily was so happy to see the pretty spoon. She said, "Mommy, can I have the pretty spoon?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. You can use the pretty spoon." Lily ate her cereal with the pretty spoon and it tasted even better. + +After breakfast, Lily went to play with her toys. She saw her doll and said, "Dolly, do you want some cereal too?" But dolly didn't answer because she was just a toy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat melons. One day, he went to the park with his mom. There, he met a new friend named Billy. Billy was very enthusiastic about playing with Timmy. + +"Hi, I'm Billy," said the new friend. "What's your name?" + +"My name is Timmy," replied Timmy. "Do you like melons?" + +"I don't know," said Billy. "I've never tried them before." + +Timmy was excited to introduce Billy to his favorite fruit. He gave Billy a big slice of melon to try. Billy loved it! From that day on, Timmy and Billy were the best of friends and they always ate melons together at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to play in the pine trees. One day, while he was playing, he heard a loud noise. It was lightning! Lightning is when the sky gets very bright and makes a loud noise. Nutty was scared because he didn't know what was happening. Suddenly, lightning struck one of the pine trees and it fell down. Nutty was happy he was safe, but sad because he loved that tree. He had never seen anything like it before. It was an unknown thing to him. +Once upon a time, there was a musician named Timmy. He played his guitar every day in the park. People would gather around to listen to him play. One day, a regular bird flew by and landed on Timmy's guitar. Timmy was surprised but kept playing his music. The bird started to sing along and everyone loved it. + +But then, a big dog came running into the park. The dog scared the bird and it flew away. Timmy was sad and wanted to find the bird. He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Suddenly, he heard a chirping sound coming from a nearby tree. It was the bird! It had escaped from the dog and found a safe place in the tree. + +Timmy was happy to see the bird again and played his guitar for it. The bird sang along and they made beautiful music together. From that day on, the regular bird would always come to the park to listen to Timmy play. They became good friends and played music together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little seal named Sammy. Sammy loved to play in the water with his friends. One day, Sammy's friend Timmy got stuck in a fishing net. Sammy didn't know what to do, but he remembered his mommy's words, "Always support your friends when they need help." + +Sammy quickly swam over to Timmy and tried to pull him out of the net, but it was too fastened. Sammy didn't give up, he kept trying and trying until finally, the net came loose. Timmy was free! + +All of Sammy's friends were amazed at how brave and supportive he was. They all learned an important lesson that day: always support your friends, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park. He would run, jump and slide down the slide. One day, Timmy and his mommy went on a big trip to the west. They saw lots of cows and horses and even some mountains. Timmy thought it was so cool! + +But then, Timmy got really hungry. His mommy gave him a piece of candy, but it was bitter. Timmy didn't like it at all. He wanted something sweet. So, they went to a store and Timmy picked out some yummy candy. He was happy again and they continued on their adventure in the west. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a quick dog named Max. Max was very dependable and always listened to Lily. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. + +As they were walking, they saw their friend, Johnny. Johnny had a new toy that he was playing with. Lily asked Johnny about the toy and he mentioned that it was his favorite toy. + +Later that day, Lily and Max went back home. Lily was sad because she didn't have any toys to play with. Max saw that Lily was sad and he went to his toy box. Max picked out his favorite toy and brought it to Lily. Lily was so happy and thanked Max for being such a dependable friend. + +From that day on, Lily knew that she could always depend on Max to make her happy. And Max knew that he could always make Lily smile, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Bob. Bob was bald and he loved to work in his garden. One day, he was digging in his garden when he saw a worm. The worm was wiggling and Bob said, "Hello little worm, what are you doing here?" + +The worm said, "I am trying to split this apple in half so I can eat it." + +Bob was amazed and said, "Wow, you are doing great work little worm! Can I help you?" + +The worm said, "Yes please, can you hold one side of the apple while I pull the other side?" + +So Bob held one side of the apple and the worm pulled the other side. They worked together and finally, the apple split in half. The worm was so happy and said, "Thank you so much for your help, Bob!" + +Bob smiled and said, "No problem, it was my pleasure to work with you." And they both went on their way, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color purple. She had a purple dress and purple shoes. One day, Lily was feeling sad because her room was plain and boring. + +So, she asked her mom if they could decorate her room with purple things. Her mom said yes, and they went to the store to buy purple curtains, purple pillows, and a purple rug. + +When they finished decorating, Lily felt happy and not sad anymore. She loved her new purple room and spent all day playing in it. From that day on, Lily knew that decorating could make her feel better when she was sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go camping with her family. One day, they went to a cabin in the woods. Lily was so happy! She loved the cabin so much. + +One day, Lily saw her friend, Sarah, who was envious of the cabin. Sarah said, "I wish I had a cabin like this!" Lily replied, "I love this cabin too, but it's not all about the cabin. It's about spending time with family and friends and having fun." + +Sarah gazed at Lily and said, "You're right! I'm sorry for being envious. Let's have fun together!" And they did. They played games, went on hikes, and enjoyed each other's company. + +The moral of the story is that it's not about what you have, but who you're with. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big blue ocean. One day, Nemo saw a big frame in the water. He swam closer to see what it was. + +"Hello, little fish," said the octopus who lived in the frame. "What brings you here?" + +"I saw your frame and wanted to say hello," replied Nemo. + +"That's very thoughtful of you," said the octopus. "Would you like to play a game of hide and seek?" + +Nemo agreed and they played together for hours. When it was time to go home, Nemo said goodbye to his new friend and swam away with a big smile on his face. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. They were very happy. + +But then, a big dog came running. He saw the snowman and thought it was a toy. He jumped on it and bit the nose and the buttons. He tore the hat and the scarf. He made the snowman fall down. + +Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. They shouted at the dog. "Bad dog! Go away! You broke our snowman!" The dog did not listen. He wagged his tail and barked. + +Then, a man came. He was the dog's owner. He saw what the dog had done. He was very sorry. He said to Lily and Ben, "I'm so sorry. My dog did not mean to hurt your snowman. He was just playing. He did not know it was yours. He is a good dog, but sometimes he is too silly." + +He picked up the dog and put him on a leash. He gave Lily and Ben a new carrot and some buttons. He also gave them a glove. He said, "This is for your snowman. It can be his hand. I hope you can make him again. And I hope you can forgive my dog. He is very polite. He wants to say sorry too." + +The dog licked Lily and Ben's faces. He seemed sorry. Lily and Ben smiled. They said, "It's OK. We forgive you. Thank you for the carrot and the buttons and the glove. You are very polite too." + +They took the glove and the other things and made a new snowman. They gave him a hand and a smile. They played with the dog and the man. They had fun in the snow. They were very happy. +Tommy loved to play with his fireman toy. He liked to pretend he was a brave fireman who saved people and animals from fires. He had a red hat, a hose, and a ladder. He also had a fire truck that made loud noises and flashed lights. + +One day, Tommy decided to play fireman in his room. He took some paper and matches from his dad's drawer. He made a small fire on the floor with the paper and the matches. He thought it looked fun and pretty. He used his hose to spray water on the fire. But the fire did not go away. It got bigger and bigger. It made smoke and heat. Tommy started to feel scared and hot. + +He ran to the door and tried to open it. But it was locked. He had locked it when he started to play. He forgot the key. He banged on the door and shouted for help. He hoped his mom or dad would hear him. He felt very sorry for what he did. + +He heard a loud noise outside. It was a real fire truck. It came to his house. He saw a real fireman break the window of his room. He wore a yellow suit and a mask. He had a big hose and a axe. He looked at Tommy and said, "Don't worry, kid. I'm here to save you. Come with me." + +Tommy felt grateful and happy. He thought the fireman was his hero. He ran to the fireman and hugged him. He said, "Thank you, fireman. You are the best. I'm sorry I made a fire. I won't do it again." + +The fireman smiled and lifted Tommy up. He said, "You're welcome, kid. I'm glad you're okay. But you have to be careful with fire. It's very dangerous. You could have hurt yourself or others. You have to promise me you'll never play with fire again." + +Tommy nodded and said, "I promise, fireman. I promise." + +The fireman carried Tommy out of the room. He put him down on the ground. He said, "Stay here, kid. I have to go back and put out the fire. I'll be right back." + +Tommy watched the fireman go back into his room. He saw the fireman use his hose and his axe to fight the fire. He heard the fireman yell and cough. He saw the fireman fall to the floor. He saw the fireman stop moving. He saw the fireman die. Tommy felt sad and shocked. He cried and screamed. He wished he could save the fireman. He wished he could take back what he did. He wished he could say sorry to the fireman. He wished he could say thank you to the fireman. He wished he could be a fireman. But he couldn't. He felt very bad. He felt very bad. +Lily and Ben were going on a big trip with Mom and Dad. They had to take a big bag and a small book with their names and pictures on it. The book was called a passport. Mom said they needed it to go on the plane and see new places. + +They got to the airport and saw many people and machines. They had to wait in a long line to show their passports to a man. The man looked at their passports and frowned. He said something to Mom and Dad that Lily and Ben did not understand. Mom and Dad looked worried and angry. + +The man took their passports and said they could not go on the plane. He said their passports were bad and they had to go back home. Mom and Dad tried to explain and argue, but the man was harsh and did not listen. He said they had to leave or he would call the police. + +Lily and Ben started to cry. They did not want to go back home. They wanted to go on the big trip and see new places. They did not understand why their passports were bad. They did not do anything wrong. + +Mom and Dad took their hands and walked away from the man. They looked sad and scared. They said they were sorry and they would try to fix it. They said there was a strike and some people made bad passports on purpose. They said they did not know and they were tricked. + +Lily and Ben did not know what a strike was. They only knew they were not going on the big trip. They only knew they were going back home. They only knew they were very unhappy. +Anna and Ben loved to play in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and smell them. They saw many colors: red, yellow, pink, purple. Some flowers were small and some were big. But there was one flower that was very special. It was huge and white and it grew on the roof of the shed. Anna and Ben called it the moon flower. + +"Look, Ben, the moon flower is still closed," Anna said one day. "When will it bloom?" + +"I don't know, Anna. Maybe at night, when the moon is out," Ben said. + +They wanted to see the moon flower bloom. They asked their mom if they could stay up late and watch it. Their mom said yes, but only if they did their chores and ate their dinner. Anna and Ben agreed. They helped their mom with the dishes and the laundry. They ate their soup and their bread. They brushed their teeth and put on their pajamas. + +"Can we go now, mom?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, you can. But take this flashlight and be careful," their mom said. She gave them a hug and a kiss. + +Anna and Ben ran to the garden. They climbed the ladder to the roof of the shed. They saw the moon flower. It was still closed. They waited and waited. They looked at the stars and the moon. They told each other stories and jokes. They started to feel sleepy. + +"Maybe the moon flower is shy. Maybe it doesn't want us to see it," Ben said. + +"Maybe we should sing to it. Maybe it likes music," Anna said. + +They sang a song they learned at school. They sang softly and sweetly. They sang about the sun and the rain and the wind and the earth. They sang about the flowers and the bees and the birds and the butterflies. They sang about the moon and the stars and the night and the dreams. + +And then, something amazing happened. The moon flower opened. It opened slowly and gently. It opened wide and bright. It showed its petals and its heart. It shone like the moon. It smelled like honey. It was beautiful. + +Anna and Ben gasped. They smiled. They clapped. They cheered. + +"Wow, Ben, look! The moon flower bloomed!" Anna said. + +"It did, Anna, it did! We did it! We made it bloom!" Ben said. + +They hugged each other. They hugged the moon flower. They thanked it for its gift. They felt happy and proud. They felt magic and wonder. They felt love and joy. + +They stayed on the roof for a while. They watched the moon flower glow. They whispered good night to it. They climbed down the ladder. They ran to their mom. They told her what they saw. They showed her the flashlight. They said they were tired. They said they were ready for bed. + +Their mom smiled. She hugged them. She kissed them. She tucked them in. She turned off the light. She said good night. + +Anna and Ben closed their eyes. They dreamed of the moon flower. They dreamed of the garden. They dreamed of each other. They slept peacefully and happily. They slept under the moon and the stars. They slept with the moon flower on the roof. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play together. They liked to pretend they were married and had a big house and a dog. One day, they saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. It was making a loud noise and spinning very fast. It was a tornado! + +"Look, Ben, a tornado!" Anna said. "It is coming this way. We have to run and hide!" + +"I'm scared, Anna," Ben said. "What if it takes our house and our dog?" + +"Don't be scared, Ben," Anna said. "We have each other. We are married, remember? We can hold hands and pray to God. He will protect us." + +They ran to the basement and hid under a table. They held hands and prayed to God. The tornado came closer and closer. It was very loud and scary. But it did not touch their house or their dog. It passed by and went away. + +Anna and Ben were very happy and thankful. They hugged each other and their dog. They thanked God for saving them. + +The moral of the story is: When you are scared, you can trust God and your friends. They will help you and comfort you. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys in the yard. One day, they found a big box near the fence. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's move the box, Sam," Tom said. "Maybe there is something fun in it." + +"OK, Tom," Sam said. They pushed and pulled the box together. It was very heavy and hard to move. + +As they moved the box, they did not see the nail sticking out of the fence. The nail was sharp and rusty. It hurt a lot if you touched it. + +Tom moved the box too fast and bumped into the fence. The nail poked his arm and made a big cut. Tom screamed and cried. Blood came out of his arm. + +"Tom, Tom, are you OK?" Sam asked. He was scared and sad. He ran to get their mom. + +Mom came and saw Tom's arm. She was angry and worried. She took Tom to the car and drove to the hospital. She left Sam alone in the yard. + +Sam felt poor and lonely. He wished he had not moved the box. He wished he had not hurt his brother. He wished he had something to make him happy. But he had nothing. He sat on the ground and cried. The end. +Sara and Tom are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses with the blocks. Sara has a big bag of blocks. Tom has a small bag of blocks. + +"Can I have some of your blocks, Sara?" Tom asks. "I want to make a bigger tower." + +"No, you can't," Sara says. "These are my blocks. You have your own blocks." + +"But you have more blocks than me," Tom says. "That's not fair. Please share with me." + +"No, no, no!" Sara says. "Go away, Tom. You are ugly and mean. I don't want to play with you." + +Sara pushes Tom away. Tom falls down and cries. He is sad and hurt. He picks up his small bag of blocks and runs away. + +Sara is happy. She has all the blocks to herself. She adds more blocks to her tower. She makes it very high and tall. She smiles and laughs. + +But then, a big wind comes. It blows hard and strong. It knocks down Sara's tower. The blocks fall and break. Sara's bag of blocks rips and tears. The blocks scatter everywhere. + +Sara is shocked and angry. She screams and cries. She has no blocks to play with. She has no bag to hold them. She has no friend to help her. She is alone and sad. + +The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They make mud pies and splash in the water. They get very dirty. Their mom says they need to change their clothes and put them in the laundry. + +"Come on, Anna and Ben, time to change!" Mom calls from the house. + +"But we are having fun, Mom!" Anna says. + +"Me too!" Ben says. + +"You can play more later, but now you need to change. Your clothes are bad. They are wet and muddy. They need to go in the laundry," Mom says. + +Anna and Ben sigh. They do not want to change. They like their clothes. They run to the house. Mom helps them take off their bad clothes and put on clean ones. She puts their bad clothes in the laundry basket. + +"There, now you are clean and dry. You can play more in the garden, but be careful not to get dirty again," Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom, thank you!" Anna and Ben say. + +They hug Mom and run back to the garden. They see their mud pies and water. They smile. They want to play more. But they remember what Mom said. They do not want to change again. They do not want to make more laundry. They decide to play something else. They look for their ball and their bike. They have fun. They stay clean and dry. Mom is happy. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the yard. One day, they see a big pile of wood near the fence. They want to climb on it and make a fort. + +"Look, Sam, we can have fun with the wood!" Tom says. + +"No, Tom, we can't. Mom said the wood is dangerous. It has nails and splinters and bugs. We might get hurt," Sam says. + +But Tom does not listen. He runs to the wood and starts to pull and push. He wants to make a tower. Sam worries. He does not want Tom to get hurt. He follows him and tries to stop him. + +"Tom, please, come back. The wood is dangerous. Mom will be mad. We can play with something else," Sam says. + +But Tom does not listen. He climbs on the wood and stands on the top. He feels proud. He thinks he is brave. He does not see the nail sticking out of the wood. He steps on it and cries out. It hurts a lot. He falls off the wood and lands on the ground. He is bleeding and crying. + +Sam runs to him and hugs him. He is scared. He calls for Mom. Mom comes and sees what happened. She is angry and sad. She takes Tom to the car and drives to the doctor. She leaves Sam with Grandma. + +Sam feels sorry. He wishes he could help Tom. He wishes Tom had listened to him. He learns a lesson. He knows the wood is dangerous. He knows he should listen to Mom. He knows he should be careful and not do silly things. He hopes Tom will be okay. He hopes Tom will learn a lesson too. He loves Tom. He does not want him to get hurt again. +Ben and Lily were playing with blocks in their room. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges with the blocks. They had many colors of blocks: red, blue, yellow, green, and more. + +"Look at my tower, Lily!" Ben said. "It is very high and brilliant. It has all the colors of the rainbow." + +Lily looked at Ben's tower and smiled. She liked his tower, but she wanted to make her own. She took some blocks and started to build a house. She used red blocks for the walls, yellow blocks for the roof, and blue blocks for the windows. + +"Look at my house, Ben!" Lily said. "It is very pretty and brilliant. It has red, yellow, and blue, like the sun and the sky and the flowers." + +Ben looked at Lily's house and nodded. He liked her house, but he wanted to make something else. He took some blocks and started to build a bridge. He used green blocks for the grass, brown blocks for the wood, and white blocks for the clouds. + +"Look at my bridge, Lily!" Ben said. "It is very long and brilliant. It has green, brown, and white, like the trees and the ground and the air." + +Lily looked at Ben's bridge and clapped. She liked his bridge, but she wanted to play with him. She took a ball and rolled it to him. + +"Let's play catch, Ben!" Lily said. "It is fun and brilliant. We can throw and catch the ball with our hands." + +Ben liked the idea and caught the ball. He threw it back to Lily. They played catch for a while, laughing and cheering. They forgot about their blocks. + +But then, something happened. The ball hit Ben's tower and made it fall. The blocks dropped to the floor with a loud noise. Ben and Lily stopped playing and looked at the mess. + +"Oh no, Ben!" Lily said. "Your tower is broken. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to do it." + +Ben felt sad and angry. He liked his tower. He worked hard to make it. He wanted to cry and yell. But then, he looked at Lily. She looked sad and sorry too. She was his sister. He loved her. + +"It's okay, Lily," Ben said. "It was an accident. You didn't do it on purpose. We can build another tower later. Or something else. We have many blocks." + +Lily smiled and hugged Ben. She was happy and grateful. He was her brother. He forgave her. + +"Thank you, Ben," Lily said. "You are very kind and brilliant. I'm glad we are playing together. We have fun." + +Ben smiled and hugged Lily back. He was proud and happy. He was her brother. He cheered her up. + +"You're welcome, Lily," Ben said. "You are very sweet and brilliant. I'm glad we are playing together too. We have fun." + +They picked up the blocks and put them in a box. They decided to play with something else. They had many toys. They had each other. They were brilliant. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pond. The pond has ducks and fish. Lily and Ben want to swim with them. + +"Can we swim in the pond?" Lily asks Ben. + +"No, we can't. The pond is icy. It is very cold. We will get sick," Ben says. + +But Lily does not listen. She takes off her shoes and socks. She runs to the pond. She jumps in the water. + +"Help! Help!" Lily cries. The water is icy. She feels pain. She cannot swim. She sinks. + +Ben is scared. He runs to the pond. He tries to help Lily. But he cannot reach her. He calls for help. + +"Help! Help! My friend is in the pond!" Ben shouts. + +But no one hears him. No one comes. Lily and Ben are alone. Lily does not come up. Ben cries. He is very sad. He wishes he could send Lily back. But he can't. Lily is gone. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the garden. They have a big jug of water and some cups. They pretend to have a tea party. + +"Would you like some tea?" Lily asks Tom. + +"Yes, please. Thank you, Lily." Tom says. He takes a cup and pours some water from the jug. + +They sip their water and make funny noises. They pretend it is tasty tea. + +"Mmm, this is very tasty tea. What kind is it?" Tom asks. + +"It is lemon tea. I put some lemon juice in the jug." Lily says. + +"That is very clever, Lily. I like lemon tea." Tom says. + +They smile and sip some more water. They are happy to play together. They have a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben were playing outside with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. Then they had to run after it and bring it back. + +One day, they saw a lot of white stuff in the air. It was fog. They had never seen fog before. It looked like a big cloud on the ground. They wondered what it was and how it felt. + +"Let's go into the fog!" Lily said. She was curious and brave. + +"OK, but be careful!" Ben said. He was a little scared and cautious. + +They held hands and walked into the fog. They could not see very far. Everything looked blurry and gray. They felt the fog on their skin. It was wet and cold. + +They heard a sound. It was a horn. It was loud and scary. It came from a big car. The car was driving on the road. The driver could not see well because of the fog. He honked his horn to warn other cars. + +Lily and Ben were afraid. They did not want to be hit by the car. They ran back to where they came from. They hoped to find their ball and their house. + +They ran and ran. But the fog did not go away. It increased. It became thicker and thicker. They could not see anything. They could not find their ball or their house. They were lost. + +They started to cry. They wanted their mom and dad. They wanted to be safe and warm. + +They hugged each other and waited for the fog to clear. They wished they had never gone into the fog. They learned that the fog was not incredible. It was dangerous and scary. +Sara loves to draw. She has many colors and papers. She draws flowers, animals, houses and people. She likes to show her drawings to her mom and dad. They always say they are very good and pretty. + +One day, Sara draws a big fan. It has many blades and colors. She thinks it is very important. She wants to show it to her mom and dad. She runs to the kitchen, where they are making dinner. + +"Mom, dad, look what I drew!" Sara says, holding up her fan. + +"Oh, wow, Sara, that is a very nice fan!" Mom says, smiling. + +"Yes, it is very beautiful and colorful!" Dad says, nodding. + +"Thank you, mom and dad!" Sara says, happy. "Do you know what it is for?" + +"What is it for, Sara?" Mom asks, curious. + +"It is for keeping cool when it is hot!" Sara says, proud. "See, it can spin and make wind!" + +"That is very clever, Sara!" Dad says, impressed. "You are a very smart and creative girl!" + +Sara beams. She loves to draw and show her fan. She thinks it is very important. She hugs her mom and dad. They hug her back. They are very proud of her. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. Today they fight over a thick book with many pictures. + +"Give me the book!" Sara says. She pulls the book from Ben's hands. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. He pulls the book back from Sara's hands. + +They pull and pull until the book rips in half. They both scream and cry. + +Mom hears the scream and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the ripped book and the twins on the floor. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. She is not happy. + +"Sara and Ben fought over the book," they say. They are sorry. + +Mom picks up the pieces of the book and hugs the twins. + +"Books are for reading, not for fighting," Mom says. "You need to share and take turns. Can you say sorry to each other?" + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They feel bad for ripping the book. + +"Sorry, Sara," Ben says. + +"Sorry, Ben," Sara says. + +They hug each other and Mom. Mom smiles and kisses them. + +"Good. Now let's see if we can fix the book," Mom says. "And then we can read it together." +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the garden. They saw many flowers. Some were red, some were yellow, some were pink. But Lily's favorite was the blue flower. It was very pretty. + +One day, Lily and Tom went to the garden. They looked for the blue flower. But they could not find it. They saw a black spot on the ground. It was where the blue flower was. + +"What happened to the blue flower?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it died." + +Lily was sad. She liked the blue flower. She wanted to see it bloom. She touched the black spot. It was dry and hard. + +"Can we make it bloom again?" Lily asked. + +Tom shook his head. He did not think so. He tried to cheer up Lily. He said, "Look, there are other flowers. They are still alive. They are still pretty. Let's play with them." + +Lily nodded. She tried to smile. She followed Tom to the other flowers. They smelled them. They counted them. They made a bouquet. They had fun. + +But Lily still missed the blue flower. She hoped it would come back. She hoped it would bloom again. She hoped it would be happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has a hook on the back. The hook can lift things up and down. + +"Wow, look at the hook!" Sara says. "It is so strong and shiny!" + +"Can we touch it?" Ben asks. "I want to see how it works!" + +Mom shakes her head. "No, you can't touch it. It is not safe. The hook belongs to the truck driver. He is working here. He might get angry if you touch his hook." + +Sara and Ben feel sad. They want to play with the hook. They think it is fun. They wait for mom to look away. Then they run to the truck. They climb on the back. They reach for the hook. + +"Hey, stop!" a voice shouts. It is the truck driver. He is alert. He sees Sara and Ben on his truck. He is not happy. He runs to them. He grabs them by their arms. He puts them down. + +"What are you doing here?" he asks. "This is not a toy. This is a tool. You could get hurt. You could break my hook. You are naughty kids!" + +Sara and Ben are scared. They cry. They say sorry. Mom hears them. She runs to them. She hugs them. She says sorry to the truck driver. She says she will watch them better. She says they will not touch the hook again. + +The truck driver calms down. He says it is okay. He says he is glad they are not hurt. He says he will show them how the hook works. He says they can watch from a safe distance. He says they can ask him questions. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They stop crying. They say thank you. They watch the hook. They learn new things. They think the truck driver is nice. They think the park is fun. They think they will not be naughty again. +Sara liked to play with her doll, Lily. Lily had a pale face, blue eyes and long hair. Sara dressed her in a velvet dress that was red and soft. Sara loved Lily very much. + +One day, Sara went to the park with her mom and Lily. She saw some other kids playing on the swings and slides. Sara wanted to join them, but she was shy. She held Lily close to her chest and watched. + +One of the kids, Ben, saw Sara and Lily. He ran over to them and said, "Hi, I'm Ben. What's your name? What's that in your arms?" + +Sara said, "I'm Sara. This is Lily. She's my doll." + +Ben looked at Lily and said, "She's not a doll. She's a baby. A baby with a velvet dress. Can I touch her?" + +Sara shook her head and said, "No, you can't. She's mine. Go away." + +Ben said, "Don't be mean. I just want to see her. I dare you to let me touch her. If you don't, you're a chicken." + +Sara felt angry and scared. She didn't want Ben to touch Lily. She didn't want to be a chicken. She said, "I'm not a chicken. You're a bully. Leave me alone." + +Ben said, "Fine, be a chicken. I don't care. Your doll is ugly anyway." He turned around and ran back to the swings. + +Sara felt sad and hurt. She hugged Lily and said, "Don't listen to him, Lily. You're not ugly. You're beautiful. You're my best friend." + +Sara's mom saw what happened and came over to Sara. She said, "Are you okay, Sara? What did that boy say to you?" + +Sara told her mom what Ben said and did. Her mom said, "I'm sorry, Sara. That boy was very rude and mean. You did the right thing to stand up for yourself and Lily. You're not a chicken. You're brave and kind. I'm proud of you." + +Sara smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love Lily." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Sara. And I love Lily. She's a very special doll. Do you want to play on the slides with me?" + +Sara said, "Yes, please. That sounds fun." + +Sara and her mom left Lily on a bench and went to the slides. They had a lot of fun. Sara forgot about Ben and his dare. She was happy with her mom and Lily. +One day, a girl named Lila wanted to play with her flute. She loved to make music with it and sing along. She went to her room and looked for her flute, but she could not find it. She felt sad and worried. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, where is my flute? I want to play with it." + +Her mom said, "I don't know, Lila. Maybe you left it somewhere. Did you check the living room, the kitchen, or the garden?" + +Lila shook her head. She said, "No, I always keep it in my room. It is my favorite toy." + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lila. We will find it together. Maybe your brother Sam knows where it is. He is dependable. He always tells the truth." + +Lila and her mom went to Sam's room. They saw Sam playing with his cars on the floor. Lila said, "Sam, do you know where my flute is? I can't find it." + +Sam looked up and smiled. He said, "Yes, I do. I borrowed it this morning. I wanted to play with it too. It is a fun toy. I put it in the closet. I forgot to tell you. I'm sorry, Lila." + +Lila felt happy and relieved. She said, "Thank you, Sam. You are dependable. You always tell the truth. Can I have my flute back, please?" + +Sam said, "Sure, Lila. Here you go. I'm sorry I took it without asking. Can we play with it together?" + +Lila said, "Yes, we can. I like to share with you. You are my brother and my friend." + +Lila and Sam hugged and went to the closet. They took out the flute and played with it. They made music and sang along. They had fun and laughed. Their mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of her children. They were dependable and kind. +Lily liked to play with water. She liked to splash in the tub, to fill cups and pots, and to make bubbles with soap. But she did not like to drink water. She said water was boring and had no taste. + +One day, she saw a big bottle of lemonade in the fridge. It was yellow and shiny and had a picture of a lemon on it. Lily thought it must be very yummy. She wanted to try some. She took the bottle and opened it. She smelled it. It smelled fresh and sweet. She poured some in a glass and took a big sip. + +"Yuck!" Lily spat out the lemonade. It was sour and made her face scrunch up. She did not like it at all. She ran to the sink and turned on the faucet. She rinsed her mouth with water. The water was cool and clear and made her feel better. She realized that water was not so bad after all. She drank some more water and smiled. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" her mom asked, coming into the kitchen. She saw the bottle of lemonade and the glass on the counter. She guessed what had happened. + +"I'm okay, mom," Lily said. "I tried the lemonade, but I didn't like it. It was too sour. I like water better." + +Mom smiled and hugged Lily. "I'm glad you like water, Lily. Water is good for you. But lemonade can be good too, if you drink it in moderation. Do you know what moderation means?" + +Lily shook her head. + +"It means not too much and not too little. Just enough. Maybe next time, you can try a little bit of lemonade and a lot of water. That way, you can enjoy both." + +Lily nodded. She liked the idea. She liked to try new things, but she also liked to stick to what she knew. She realized that moderation was a good word to remember. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were kings and queens of a big castle. They had a tent, some crowns, and a toy sword. + +"Let us prepare a feast for our guests," said Lily. "We have bread, cheese, and apples. And some juice in a bottle." + +"Good idea," said Ben. "But we need to be careful. There are unknown people in the forest. They might want to take our castle and our food." + +Lily and Ben put the food on a big plate and carried it to the tent. They sat down and pretended to eat. They felt very happy and proud. + +Suddenly, they heard a noise. It was a rustle in the bushes. They saw a shadow moving. They grabbed their sword and crowns and got ready to fight. + +"Who are you?" shouted Ben. "Show yourself!" + +The shadow came out of the bushes. It was a small dog. It had a collar and a tag. It wagged its tail and licked their faces. + +"It is not an unknown person," said Lily. "It is a friendly dog. Maybe it is lost. Look, it has a name. It is called Spot." + +"Hello, Spot," said Ben. "Do you want to join our feast? We have some cheese and apples. You can be our king's dog." + +Spot barked happily. He followed them to the tent and ate some cheese and apples. He snuggled with them and kept them warm. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They had a new friend. They decided to keep Spot as their king's dog. They played and laughed until it was time to go home. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with toys. Tom has a sword. Sam has a car. They share their toys sometimes. + +One day, Mom says they have to pack. They are going to visit Grandma. Tom and Sam are happy. They love Grandma. They want to bring their toys. + +Tom puts his sword in his bag. Sam puts his car in his bag. But then, Sam sees Tom's sword. He wants it. He says, "Give me your sword. It is better than my car." + +Tom says, "No, it is my sword. You have your car. It is different, but it is good." + +Sam says, "No, I want your sword. It is shiny and sharp. My car is old and dirty." + +They start to fight. They pull and push. They yell and cry. Mom hears them. She comes to their room. She is angry. She says, "Stop fighting. You have to share your toys. You have to be nice to each other. You are brothers." + +Tom and Sam feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, brother." + +Mom says, "It is okay. I love you both. But you have to pack. We have to go soon." + +Tom and Sam hug Mom. They hug each other. They pack their toys. They take their bags. They go to the car. They are ready to visit Grandma. They are happy. They are different, but they are brothers. +One day, a little ant was walking on a leaf. He saw a big spider on another leaf. The spider looked hungry and scary. + +"Hello, spider," the ant said. "Do you want to hear a joke?" + +The spider was surprised. He did not like jokes. He liked to eat ants. + +"A joke? What is a joke?" the spider asked. + +"A joke is something funny that makes you laugh," the ant said. "I know a very funny joke. Do you want to hear it?" + +The spider thought for a moment. He was curious. Maybe the joke was so funny that he would forget about his hunger. + +"Okay, tell me your joke," the spider said. + +The ant smiled. He had a clever plan. He said, "Why did the chicken cross the road?" + +The spider waited. He did not know what a chicken was, or what a road was. + +"I don't know. Why?" the spider asked. + +The ant said, "To get to the other side!" + +The spider did not understand. He did not laugh. He was angry. + +"That is not a joke. That is nonsense. You are wasting my time. Now I will eat you!" the spider said. + +He jumped from his leaf to the ant's leaf. But the ant was ready. He quickly ran to the edge of the leaf and jumped to another leaf. The spider missed him and fell to the ground. + +"Ha ha ha! That was my joke. To get to the other side of the leaf. You are not clever, spider. You are silly. Goodbye!" the ant said. + +He ran away and found his friends. He told them his joke and they all laughed. They were happy and safe. + +The moral of the story is: Sometimes, a joke can save your life. You have to be clever and brave. And you have to know when to run. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, Tom had a big lollipop that his mom gave him. It was red and sweet and sticky. + +"Can I have some of your lollipop?" Lily asked Tom. + +"Sure, you can have a lick," Tom said. He was a kind friend. He lent his lollipop to Lily. + +Lily licked the lollipop. It was yummy. She licked it again and again. She did not want to give it back to Tom. + +"Hey, that's enough. It's my lollipop," Tom said. He felt uncomfortable. He wanted his lollipop back. + +"No, it's mine now. You gave it to me," Lily said. She was not a kind friend. She did not lend the lollipop back to Tom. + +Tom and Lily started to fight. They pulled and pushed and shouted. The lollipop broke in half. They both cried. + +A nice lady saw them. She came over and said, "What's wrong, children?" + +They told her what happened. She said, "That's not nice. You should share and be kind to each other. Here, I have two more lollipops. You can each have one. But only if you say sorry and hug." + +Tom and Lily said sorry and hugged. They were happy again. They thanked the nice lady and took the lollipops. They licked them together and smiled. They were best friends again. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks, but they want more. They see a big truck in the park. The truck is made of steel. It is shiny and strong. + +"Wow, look at that truck!" Lila says. "I want it!" + +"Me too!" Ben says. "Let's take it!" + +They run to the truck. They try to lift it, but it is too heavy. They push it, but it does not move. They pull it, but it does not budge. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" a voice says. It is Tom, the owner of the truck. He is angry. "That is my truck! You can't have it!" + +Lila and Ben are scared. They let go of the truck. They look at Tom. He is big and tall. He has a hat and a badge. He is a policeman. + +"We are sorry, sir," Lila says. "We just wanted to play with your truck." + +"You can't play with my truck," Tom says. "It is not a toy. It is a real truck. It is for work. You can't steal it. That is bad." + +Lila and Ben feel ashamed. They know they did wrong. They did not ask. They did not share. They were lazy. + +"We are very sorry, sir," Ben says. "We won't do it again. We will play with our own cars and trucks." + +"That's good," Tom says. "You should play with your own things. And you should be nice to others. And you should work hard. Then you can have your own steel truck someday." + +Lila and Ben nod. They say thank you to Tom. They go back to their cars and trucks. They play with them. They have fun. They are happy. They are good. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. But they do not like to share. One day, they find a big cloth in the closet. It is soft and colorful. They both want it. + +"Give me the cloth!" Anna says. She pulls one end of the cloth. + +"No, give me the cloth!" Ben says. He pulls the other end of the cloth. + +They tug and tug. The cloth rips in half. They both fall down. They look at the torn cloth. They feel miserable. + +"Look what you did!" Anna says. She cries. + +"Look what you did!" Ben says. He cries. + +Mom hears them. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the ripped cloth and the crying twins. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. + +They both point at each other. They both say, "It is his/her fault!" + +Mom shakes her head. She picks up the cloth. She says, "This cloth was mine when I was little. It was very special to me. I wanted to give it to you as a gift. But you did not take good care of it. You did not share. You did not listen. You made me sad." + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They look at Mom. They look at each other. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, Anna/Ben. We were selfish. We were mean. We did not mean to make you sad." + +Mom smiles. She says, "It is okay. I forgive you. But you have to learn to share and be kind. Sharing is caring. Caring is loving. Loving is happy." + +She hugs them. She says, "I love you both very much. You are my precious twins. You can still have the cloth. But you have to share it. You can use it to make something nice. You can use it to play together. You can use it to cover up when you are cold. You can use it to make each other happy." + +Anna and Ben nod. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They say, "We love you, Mom. We love you, Anna/Ben. We will share the cloth. We will make something nice. We will play together. We will cover up when we are cold. We will make each other happy." + +They take the cloth. They go to their room. They use the cloth to make a tent. They use the cloth to make a cape. They use the cloth to make a blanket. They use the cloth to have fun. They are happy. Mom is happy. The cloth is happy. The end. +Lila was a little deer who liked to play in the forest with her friends. She was very fast and smart, but sometimes she did not listen to her mother. Her mother always told her to stay close to the river, where it was safe from the hunters. The hunters were bad men who wanted to hurt the animals with their loud sticks. + +One day, Lila saw a bright flower on the other side of the forest. She wanted to smell it and touch it, so she ran away from the river. She did not tell her friends or her mother where she was going. She forgot what her mother said about the hunters. + +She reached the flower and bent down to sniff it. It smelled very sweet and pretty. She smiled and picked it up. She did not see the hunter hiding behind a tree. He saw Lila and aimed his loud stick at her. He was about to shoot when he heard a voice. + +"Lila, where are you?" It was her mother, looking for her. She heard the loud stick and ran towards the sound. She saw the hunter and the flower and Lila. She was very scared and angry. She shouted at the hunter, "Leave my baby alone!" + +The hunter was surprised and scared too. He did not want to fight with a big deer. He dropped his loud stick and ran away. Lila's mother ran to her and hugged her. She was very happy that she was not hurt. She said, "Lila, I'm so glad you're safe. But why did you run away from the river? Why did you forget what I told you?" + +Lila felt very sorry and ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, mother. I saw a flower and I wanted to see it. I forgot about the hunters. I was very silly and wrong. Please forgive me." + +Her mother said, "I forgive you, Lila. But you have to promise me that you will never do that again. The hunters are very dangerous and they can hurt you. You have to listen to me and stay close to the river. That's where you belong. That's where you are safe." + +Lila nodded and said, "I promise, mother. I will listen to you and stay close to the river. I don't want to see the hunters ever again. I love you, mother." + +Her mother said, "I love you too, Lila. Come on, let's go back to the river and find your friends. They must be worried about you." + +They walked back to the river, holding the flower. Lila learned a very important lesson that day. She learned to never forget what her mother said and to always stay away from the hunters. She learned to be happy and grateful for what she had. She learned to be a good and obedient deer. +Lily and Ben were at the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. But their favorite was the hippo. The hippo was big and gray, and it liked to swim in the water. + +"Can we go closer to the hippo, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. The hippo is very strong and can bite," mom said. + +Lily and Ben walked to the fence that separated them from the hippo. They saw the hippo open its mouth and show its big teeth. It made a loud noise, like a snort. + +"Wow, look at its teeth!" Ben said. + +"I want to touch it," Lily said. + +She saw a small hill near the fence. She had an idea. She ran to the hill and started to climb it. She wanted to reach the top and see the hippo better. + +"Wait, Lily, don't do that!" Ben shouted. + +But Lily did not listen. She climbed higher and higher, until she was almost at the top. She felt warm and happy. She was about to see the hippo up close. + +But then, something bad happened. The hill was not a hill. It was the hippo's back. The hippo felt Lily's feet on its skin. It did not like it. It turned around and saw Lily on its back. It was angry. It shook its head and tried to throw Lily off. + +Lily was scared. She screamed and held on to the hippo's back. She wished she had listened to Ben and mom. She wanted to get off the hippo and run away. + +"Help, help!" she cried. + +Mom and Ben heard Lily's scream. They saw her on the hippo's back. They were scared too. They ran to the fence and called for help. + +"Someone, help! There's a girl on the hippo's back!" mom shouted. + +A zookeeper heard mom's shout. He saw Lily on the hippo's back. He ran to the fence with a big stick. He used the stick to poke the hippo and make it stop moving. He talked to the hippo in a calm voice. + +"Easy, easy, boy. It's okay. It's just a little girl. She didn't mean to bother you. Let her go, please," he said. + +The hippo heard the zookeeper's voice. It recognized him. He was the one who fed it and gave it water. It trusted him. It stopped shaking its head and calmed down. It let Lily slide off its back and onto the ground. + +Lily was safe. She was dirty and wet, but not hurt. She ran to mom and Ben and hugged them. She was sorry and scared. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Ben. I was silly. I should have listened to you. I didn't know it was the hippo's back. I won't do it again," she said. + +Mom and Ben hugged her back. They were glad she was okay. They thanked the zookeeper for saving her. + +"It's okay, Lily. We're happy you're fine. But don't ever climb on a hippo again. It's very dangerous. Hippos are not for climbing. They are for watching and learning," mom said. + +Lily nodded. She learned her lesson. She looked at the hippo and said sorry. + +"Sorry, hippo. You're very big and strong. I won't climb on you again. I hope you're not mad at me," she said. + +The hippo looked at Lily and snorted. It did not seem mad. It seemed tired. It went back to the water and swam away. + +Lily and Ben waved goodbye to the hippo. They left the zoo with mom. They had a big adventure. They learned a lot. They never forgot the day they met the hippo. +Sara and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys, like cars, dolls, blocks and books. They also have a camera that can record. Sara and Ben think it is fun to record their toys and make stories. + +One day, Sara and Ben decide to record a story about a princess and a dragon. Sara puts on a dress and a crown and pretends to be the princess. Ben puts on a mask and a tail and pretends to be the dragon. They use their blocks to make a castle and a cave. + +"Help, help!" Sara says. "The dragon is coming to take me away!" + +"Roar!" Ben says. "I am the dragon and I want the princess!" + +Sara and Ben record their story with the camera. They make noises and move their toys. They have a lot of fun. + +But they also make a lot of mess. They throw their blocks and books and clothes everywhere. They do not put their toys back in their boxes. They do not listen when their mom calls them for lunch. + +Their mom comes to their room and sees the mess. She is very angry. She sees the camera and takes it away. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. "Why did you make such a mess? You cannot play with the camera anymore. You have to clean up your room and say sorry." + +Sara and Ben are sad. They do not want to clean up. They do not want to say sorry. They want to play with the camera and watch their story. But they cannot. They have to do what their mom says. They have a bad ending. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They also liked to celebrate their birthdays. Lily's birthday was in winter and Ben's birthday was in summer. + +One day, Ben had a very good idea. He said to Lily, "Let's celebrate our birthdays together in spring. Spring is warm and pretty. We can have a big party with cake and balloons and games." + +Lily liked the idea. She said, "Yes, let's do that. It will be fun. But how will we know when it is spring?" + +Ben said, "We can use an alarm. We can set it to ring when the first flowers bloom. Then we will know it is spring and we can have our party." + +Lily and Ben found an old alarm in the garage. They put it in a box and hid it under a tree in the park. They waited for spring to come. + +But they made a big mistake. They did not tell anyone about their plan. They did not ask their parents or their teachers or their friends. They only kept it a secret between them. + +One day, the alarm rang. It was very loud and scary. It scared the birds and the squirrels and the people in the park. It also scared Lily and Ben. They ran to the tree to find the alarm. But they were too late. + +A policeman saw the alarm in the box. He thought it was a bomb. He called for backup. He told everyone to stay away from the tree. He waited for the bomb squad to arrive. + +Lily and Ben were very scared. They did not know what to do. They wanted to tell the policeman that it was their alarm, not a bomb. But they were afraid to get in trouble. They hid behind a bench and watched. + +The bomb squad arrived. They wore big suits and helmets. They had a robot and a wire cutter. They approached the box carefully. They opened the box. They saw the alarm. They cut the wire. + +The alarm stopped ringing. The bomb squad sighed in relief. They took the alarm away. They told the policeman that it was a false alarm. They said it was a prank or a mistake. + +The policeman was angry. He wanted to find out who put the alarm in the park. He asked the people if they saw anything. He looked around for clues. He saw Lily and Ben hiding behind the bench. He walked towards them. + +Lily and Ben were very sorry. They knew they did something wrong. They wished they had told someone about their plan. They wished they had not used an alarm. They wished they had not scared everyone. + +The policeman asked them, "Did you put this alarm in the park?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, we did. We are sorry. We wanted to celebrate our birthdays in spring. We did not mean to hurt anyone. We did not know it was bad." + +The policeman said, "You should have known better. You should have asked for permission. You should have been careful. You could have caused a lot of harm. You are in big trouble. You have to come with me." + +Lily and Ben cried. They did not want to go with the policeman. They did not want to miss their party. They did not want to lose their friends. They did not want to be punished. + +But they had no choice. They had to go with the policeman. They had to face the consequences. They had to learn their lesson. + +The moral of the story is: Always tell someone about your plans. Do not use things that can be dangerous. Do not scare people for no reason. Be responsible and respectful. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to hop on the grass and look for bugs. They saw a big hill with a lot of ash on it. They wondered what it was. + +"Let's go see the ash hill," Ben said. "Maybe we can find something cool." + +"OK," Lily said. "But be careful. It might be hot." + +They hopped to the ash hill and started to dig with their hands. They found some rocks and sticks and a shiny thing. Ben picked up the shiny thing. It was a medal with a star on it. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben said. "It's so pretty. Maybe it belongs to someone powerful." + +"Maybe it's a superhero medal," Lily said. "Maybe someone saved the park from a fire." + +They heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw a big truck with a hose and a ladder. It was a fire truck. Some men in helmets and coats got out of the truck. They came to the ash hill. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing here?" one of the men said. "This is a dangerous place. There was a fire here yesterday. You could get hurt." + +"We're sorry, sir," Ben said. "We were just playing. We found this medal. Is it yours?" + +The man looked at the medal. He smiled. He said, "Yes, it is. It's a medal for bravery. I got it for putting out the fire. Thank you for finding it. I lost it in the ash." + +He took the medal and put it on his coat. He said, "You kids are very brave too. But you should stay away from the ash. It's not safe. Come on, I'll take you back to your parents." + +He lifted Ben and Lily and put them on the truck. They hopped on the seats and waved to the other men. The truck drove away. Ben and Lily felt happy. They had met a powerful hero. They had seen a fire truck. They had had a great adventure. +Mia and her dog Spot love to play outside. They like to run, jump, and chase each other. Sometimes they find a big rock and sit on it. They look at the sky and the trees and the flowers. + +One day, they see something new in the sky. It is a big arc of many colors. It is a rainbow. Mia and Spot think it is very pretty. They want to touch it. They run towards it, but it seems very far away. + +They keep running and running, but the rainbow does not get closer. They get tired and thirsty. They stop and look around. They do not know where they are. They are lost. + +Mia starts to cry. She is scared and sad. She wants to go home. Spot sees Mia crying. He is a loyal dog. He does not want Mia to be sad. He licks her face and wags his tail. He barks and tries to cheer her up. + +He also tries to find the way home. He sniffs the ground and the air. He remembers the smells of their home and their street. He leads Mia in the right direction. He barks louder when he sees something familiar. + +Soon, they see their house. They see Mia's mom and dad. They are looking for them. They are happy and relieved to see them. They hug and kiss Mia and Spot. They give them water and food. They tell them they are brave and smart. + +Mia and Spot are happy too. They are glad to be home. They are glad to have each other. They are best friends. They still like to look at the rainbow, but they do not try to touch it anymore. They know it is better to stay close to home. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play with tools. They had a big box of tools that their dad gave them. They had hammers, nails, saws, and screws. They liked to make things with the tools, like houses, cars, and boats. + +One day, Tom and Sam decided to make a boat with the tools. They found some wood and a big plastic tub. They used the saw to cut the wood and the hammer to nail it to the tub. They made a mast and a sail with a stick and a cloth. They were very proud of their boat. + +"Let's go to the pond and sail our boat!" Tom said. + +"Okay!" Sam said. "But we have to be careful. The pond is deep and cold. We don't know how to swim." + +They carried their boat to the pond. They put it in the water and pushed it with a stick. The boat floated and moved with the wind. It looked very nice. + +"Wow, our boat is great!" Tom said. + +"Yes, it is!" Sam said. "But it is going too far. We can't reach it with the stick." + +They tried to get their boat back, but it was too late. The boat sailed away from them, to the other side of the pond. They could not see it anymore. + +"Oh no, our boat is gone!" Tom said. + +"What can we do?" Sam said. + +They felt helpless. They wanted their boat back. They started to cry. + +A man was walking by the pond. He saw the boys crying. He asked them what was wrong. + +"We made a boat with our tools, but it sailed away. We can't get it back. We are helpless," Tom said. + +The man looked at the pond. He saw the boat on the other side. He had a big smile on his face. + +"That's a nice boat you made," he said. "But you know what? I like boats too. And I have a big truck. I can send your boat to my house. Thank you for the gift!" + +He ran to his truck and drove to the other side of the pond. He got out and took the boat. He put it in his truck and drove away. + +The boys saw the man take their boat. They were shocked and angry. + +"Hey, that's our boat! Give it back!" Tom shouted. + +"Stop, thief! That's not fair!" Sam shouted. + +But the man did not listen. He drove away with their boat. He was happy. He had a new boat. + +The boys were sad. They had no boat. They had no tools. They had nothing. + +They learned a hard lesson. They should not play near the pond. They should not let their boat sail away. They should not trust strangers. They should be careful with their things. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big fly. It is smooth and shiny. It has wings and legs and eyes. + +"Look, a fly!" Tom says. "I want to catch it." + +"No, don't catch it," Sue says. "It is not nice. The fly will be sad." + +But Tom does not listen. He runs after the fly. He tries to grab it with his hand. The fly is fast. It flies away. + +Tom is angry. He wants the fly. He runs faster and faster. He does not see the pond. He falls into the water. Splash! + +Sue runs to help him. She sits on the grass. She holds out her hand. + +"Tom, are you okay?" she asks. + +Tom is wet and cold. He is sorry. He takes Sue's hand. He gets out of the pond. + +"I am okay," he says. "But I am sorry. You were right. I should not catch the fly. The fly is free. It is happy." + +They hug. They are friends. They see the fly again. It flies over their heads. It makes a buzz sound. + +"Bye, fly," they say. "Have a good day." + +They smile. They go home. They are happy too. +Sam likes to make things with his blocks. He can make towers, bridges, cars and more. He likes to show his mom and dad what he makes. They say he is very clever and creative. + +One day, Sam decides to make a network with his blocks. He does not know what a network is, but he heard his dad say it on the phone. He thinks it is something big and important. He puts many blocks together in different shapes and colors. He makes lines and curves and loops. He makes some blocks light up with his flashlight. He thinks it looks very cool. + +He calls his mom and dad to see his network. They come and look at his blocks. They are very surprised and impressed. They ask him what he made. He says, "I made a network, like dad!" They smile and hug him. They say he is very smart and talented. They take a picture of his network and put it on the fridge. Sam is very happy and proud. He likes to make things with his blocks. +Lily liked to walk with her mom to the store. She liked to see the cars, the dogs, and the flowers on the way. She also liked to get a mint from the nice lady at the counter. The mint was sweet and fresh in her mouth. + +One day, Lily walked with her mom to the store, but the nice lady was not there. There was a new man who did not smile. He did not give Lily a mint. Lily was sad. She saw a jar of mints on the shelf. She wanted one so much. She looked at her mom, who was busy paying for the bread. She reached for the jar and took a mint. She put it in her pocket. + +Lily and her mom walked back home. Lily felt guilty. She knew she did a bad thing. She did not ask for the mint. She did not pay for the mint. She stole the mint. She was afraid her mom would find out. She was afraid the new man would be angry. She was afraid she would not get any more mints. + +Lily did not eat the mint. She hid it under her pillow. She did not sleep well. She had a bad dream. She dreamed that the new man came to her house and took her toys. She woke up crying. + +Lily ran to her mom and hugged her. She told her what she did. She said she was sorry. She gave her the mint. Her mom was not mad. She was glad that Lily told the truth. She said that stealing was wrong, but everyone makes mistakes. She said that Lily could make it right by saying sorry to the new man and giving him a penny. + +Lily and her mom walked to the store again. Lily saw the new man. He still did not smile. Lily was scared. She gave him the mint and the penny. She said she was sorry. The new man looked at her. He smiled. He said it was okay. He gave her another mint. He said he was new and he did not know the rules. He said he would give mints to the kids from now on. + +Lily was happy. She thanked the new man. She ate the mint. It was sweet and fresh in her mouth. She walked with her mom back home. She felt good. She learned a lesson. She did not steal again. +Sam and Mia liked to play in the garden. They had a friendly dog named Spot who liked to run and jump with them. One day, they found a hose near the flowers. Sam had an idea. + +"Let's make a fountain with the hose!" he said. "It will be fun!" + +Mia agreed. They turned on the tap and pointed the hose up in the air. Water sprayed everywhere, making a rainbow. Sam and Mia laughed and clapped. Spot barked and chased the water drops. + +But they did not see that the hose was also spraying water on the window of the house. The window was open, and the water went inside. It wet the sofa, the rug, the books, and the TV. It made a big mess. + +"Uh-oh," Mia said, looking at the window. "We should stop the hose." + +But it was too late. Their mom came out of the house, looking angry. She saw the hose, the water, and the mess. + +"Sam! Mia! Spot! What have you done?" she shouted. "You have destroyed the living room!" + +Sam and Mia felt sorry. They did not mean to destroy anything. They turned off the tap and dropped the hose. Spot hid behind a bush. + +"We are sorry, mom," they said. "We just wanted to make a fountain." + +Mom sighed. She was not happy, but she loved them. She knew they were just kids. + +"Come on, let's go inside and clean up," she said. "And no more playing with the hose, OK?" + +Sam, Mia, and Spot nodded. They followed mom inside. They learned their lesson. They never played with the hose again. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a bird on a tree. The bird is weird. It has blue and green feathers and a long tail. + +"Look, a weird bird!" Tom says. + +"Wow, it is pretty!" Mia says. + +They want to see the bird better. They go closer to the tree. The bird sees them. It makes a loud noise. + +"Shoo, shoo, go away!" the bird says. + +Tom and Mia are surprised. The bird can talk! + +"Did you hear that?" Tom says. + +"Yes, I did!" Mia says. + +They think the bird is funny. They laugh. + +"Ha, ha, ha, you are a silly bird!" Tom says. + +"Ha, ha, ha, you are a funny bird!" Mia says. + +The bird does not like to be laughed at. It feels angry. It wants to tease Tom and Mia. + +"Ha, ha, ha, you are silly kids!" the bird says. + +"Ha, ha, ha, you are funny kids!" the bird says. + +Tom and Mia are confused. The bird is copying them! + +"Stop it, stop it, don't copy us!" Tom says. + +"Stop it, stop it, don't copy us!" the bird says. + +Tom and Mia are annoyed. The bird is teasing them! + +"Go away, go away, leave us alone!" Mia says. + +"Go away, go away, leave us alone!" the bird says. + +Tom and Mia are mad. The bird is mean! + +They run away from the tree. They find another place to play. They don't want to see the weird bird again. The bird is alone. It feels sad. It wishes it had friends. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the bathtub. They splash water and make bubbles. They have fun with their toys. They are lively. + +But Mom says they have to clean the bathtub after they play. She gives them a sponge and some soap. She says, "You made a mess, now you have to clean it up. It is good to be tidy." + +Sara and Ben do not want to clean. They want to play more. They say, "No, Mom, we do not like to clean. Cleaning is boring. Can we play more?" + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "No, you cannot play more. You have to clean the bathtub now. It is not fair to leave it dirty. Cleaning is not boring. It can be fun if you do it together." + +Sara and Ben think for a moment. They look at the sponge and the soap. They look at the water and the bubbles. They look at each other. They have an idea. They say, "OK, Mom, we will clean the bathtub. But we will make it fun." + +They start to scrub the bathtub with the sponge and the soap. They make more bubbles and shapes. They sing and laugh. They clean the bathtub and have fun. They are lively. + +Mom smiles. She says, "Good job, Sara and Ben. You cleaned the bathtub very well. And you had fun. I am proud of you. Now you can get out and dry off. It is time for bed." + +Sara and Ben get out of the bathtub. They dry off with their towels. They hug Mom and say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you. Good night." + +Mom hugs them back and says, "I love you too. Good night, my lively twins." +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. But they did not like to wash their hands or faces. They thought it was boring and hard. They wanted to be lazy and have fun. + +One day, their mom said, "Ben and Lily, you have to wash up. We are going to visit your aunt at the university. She is a teacher there and she will show you her classroom and her books." + +Ben and Lily groaned. They did not want to go to the university. They wanted to stay home and play with their toys. They did not want to see their aunt or her books. They thought they were too big for that. + +They tried to hide under the bed, but their mom found them. She said, "Come on, you two. You have to wash up. It is not nice to be dirty and smelly. Your aunt will be sad if you don't come. She has a surprise for you." + +Ben and Lily wondered what the surprise was. They hoped it was something good, like candy or a toy. They decided to wash up, but they did it very quickly and carelessly. They did not use soap or water. They just rubbed their hands and faces with a dry towel. + +They got in the car with their mom and drove to the university. They saw a big building with many windows and doors. They saw many people walking and talking. They saw their aunt waving at them. She looked happy and smart. + +She hugged them and said, "Hello, Ben and Lily. I'm so glad you came. I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see it?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They followed their aunt to her classroom. She opened the door and said, "Look, this is my surprise. I have a pet in my classroom. His name is Fluffy and he is a rabbit. He is very soft and cute. Do you want to pet him?" + +Ben and Lily gasped. They loved animals. They ran to the cage where Fluffy was. They reached out their hands to touch him. But Fluffy did not like their hands. He smelled them and made a loud noise. He bit their fingers and scratched their palms. He was very angry and scared. + +Ben and Lily cried. They pulled back their hands and looked at them. They were red and sore. They wondered why Fluffy did that. They looked at their aunt. She looked sad and sorry. + +She said, "Oh, Ben and Lily, I'm so sorry. Fluffy is not used to dirty hands. He likes clean hands. He thinks dirty hands are bad and mean. He was trying to protect himself. You have to wash your hands with soap and water before you pet him. Then he will be nice and friendly." + +Ben and Lily realized their mistake. They felt bad and ashamed. They said, "We're sorry, auntie. We did not wash our hands well. We were lazy and rude. We will wash our hands now. Can we try again?" + +Their aunt smiled and said, "Of course, you can. But you have to be gentle and quiet. Fluffy is a shy and sweet rabbit. He likes to be loved and cared for. Come on, let's go to the bathroom and wash your hands properly. Then we can come back and pet him." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They followed their aunt to the bathroom. They washed their hands with soap and water. They dried them with a clean towel. They felt better and happier. + +They went back to the classroom. They approached Fluffy slowly and softly. They said, "Hello, Fluffy. We're sorry we scared you. We washed our hands. Can we be your friends?" + +Fluffy sniffed their hands and made a soft noise. He licked their fingers and rubbed his nose against their palms. He was very calm and happy. + +Ben and Lily smiled. They petted him and stroked his fur. They said, "You are very soft and cute, Fluffy. We like you. You are a good surprise. Thank you, auntie." + +Their aunt hugged them and said, "You're welcome, Ben and Lily. I'm proud of you. You learned a good lesson today. Washing your hands is important and respectful. It makes you and others healthy and happy. It is not boring or hard. It is easy and fun." + +Ben and Lily agreed. They said, "We will wash our hands every day. We will not be lazy or rude. We will be clean and nice. We will love Fluffy and you." + +They spent the rest of the day playing with Fluffy and their aunt. They had a lot of fun and learned a lot of things. They were not bored or sad. They were glad and grateful. They liked the university and their aunt. They liked washing their hands. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big, furry dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog runs to them and wags his tail. + +"Hello, dog!" Tim says. He wants to pet the dog. He puts his hand on the dog's head. The dog licks his hand. Tim laughs. + +"Can I pet him too?" Sam asks. He is a little scared of the dog. He thinks the dog is too big and heavy. + +"Sure, he is nice," Tim says. He moves his hand and lets Sam touch the dog. Sam feels the dog's fur. It is soft and warm. The dog blinks his eyes and looks at Sam. + +"Hi, dog," Sam says. He smiles. He is not scared anymore. He likes the dog. + +The dog likes Tim and Sam too. He barks and jumps. He wants to play with them. Tim and Sam throw a ball and the dog chases it. They have fun together. They are happy. +Lila loved to look at the stars at night. She liked to count how many she could see. She also liked to learn about the planets. She had a book with pictures of them. Her favorite planet was the red one. She called it Mars. + +One night, she asked her dad to read her the book. He smiled and said yes. He opened the book and pointed to the planets. He told her their names and some facts about them. Lila listened and repeated the names. + +"Mars is very cold and dry," her dad said. "It has two small moons." + +"Mars is red and pretty," Lila said. "I want to go there." + +Her dad chuckled. "Maybe one day, you can. But it is very far away. It would take a long time to get there." + +"How long?" Lila asked. + +Her dad thought for a moment. "Well, it depends on how fast you go. But it could take months or even years." + +Lila frowned. "That is too long. I don't want to wait." + +She looked at the book again. She saw another planet. It was blue and green and had a big moon. She pointed to it and asked, "What is that one?" + +Her dad smiled. "That is Earth. That is where we live." + +Lila gasped. "We live on a planet?" + +"Yes, we do. And it is a beautiful and amazing planet. It has oceans and mountains and forests and animals and people. It has seasons and weather and day and night. It has so much to explore and enjoy." + +Lila looked at her dad with wonder. "Earth is the best planet," she said. + +Her dad hugged her. "It is, my adorable girl. It is." He kissed her forehead and said, "Now, let's count the stars and make a wish." + +Lila nodded. She snuggled with her dad and looked at the sky. She counted the stars and made a wish. She wished to see Mars one day, but also to love Earth always. +It was dark and cold in the house. Lily and Ben were scared. They heard a loud noise outside. They hugged their teddy bears and waited for Mom and Dad to come back. + +"Where are they?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe they went to get food." + +They heard another noise. It sounded like a knock on the door. They looked at each other. + +"Who is it?" Ben whispered. + +They heard a voice. It was old and kind. + +"Hello, children. It's me, Grandma. I came to see you. Can you open the door?" + +Lily and Ben ran to the door. They saw Grandma through the window. She had a big smile and a candle in her hand. She looked warm and safe. + +"Grandma!" they shouted. They opened the door and hugged her. + +"Grandma, we missed you!" Lily said. + +"Grandma, we were scared!" Ben said. + +"I know, my dears. I'm sorry I'm late. There was a big storm and the car broke down. But I'm here now. And I brought you some soup and cookies. Come, let's go to the kitchen and eat. The candle will make it bright and cozy." + +Lily and Ben followed Grandma to the kitchen. They felt happy and calm. They ate the soup and cookies and talked to Grandma. They forgot about the dark and the cold and the noise. They knew Mom and Dad would come soon. They knew Grandma would stay with them. They knew they were loved. +Lily was excited to go to the park with her mom. She loved to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. She put on her hat, her shoes and her backpack. She grabbed her favorite toy, a purple spider, and ran to the door. + +"Wait for me, Lily!" her mom said. "We need to cross the street carefully." + +Lily nodded and held her mom's hand. They looked both ways and walked to the other side. Lily saw the park and smiled. She let go of her mom's hand and ran to the swings. + +"Be careful, Lily!" her mom said. "Don't go too high!" + +Lily ignored her mom and pushed the swing with her legs. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughed and held her spider tight. She was having so much fun. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily's spider slipped from her hand and flew into the air. Lily gasped and watched as her spider landed on a big tree. She jumped off the swing and ran to the tree. She wanted her spider back. + +She reached for the spider, but it was too high. She tried to climb the tree, but it was too hard. She struggled and struggled, but she could not get her spider. She started to cry. + +"Mommy, help me!" she shouted. "My spider is stuck!" + +Her mom heard her and came to the tree. She saw the spider and the tears on Lily's face. She felt sorry for Lily and hugged her. + +"Don't worry, Lily," she said. "I'll get your spider for you." + +She lifted Lily up and helped her grab the spider. Lily smiled and hugged her spider. She thanked her mom and kissed her cheek. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy," she said. "I was too excited and I lost my spider." + +"It's okay, Lily," her mom said. "I'm glad you found your spider. But next time, be more careful with your toys. And listen to me when I tell you something." + +Lily nodded and said sorry again. She learned her lesson and promised to be more careful. She and her mom went back to the swings and played some more. They had a happy day at the park. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to look for things on the ground. They found leaves, rocks, and bugs. Sometimes they showed them to each other and said what they were. + +"Look, Lily, I found a nut!" Tim said. He held up a brown, round thing in his hand. + +"What is a nut?" Lily asked. She had never seen one before. + +"A nut is something you can eat. It comes from a tree. It has a hard shell and a soft inside. Do you want to see?" Tim said. He used a rock to crack the nut open. + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. She leaned closer to examine the nut. She saw a white, yummy-looking thing inside the shell. + +"Can I have a bite?" she asked. + +"Sure, you can have half. I'll have the other half," Tim said. He broke the nut in two and gave one piece to Lily. They both took a bite and smiled. + +"Mmm, this is good!" Lily said. + +"I like it too!" Tim said. + +They looked around for more nuts, but they did not find any. They found something else instead. It was a colorful feather. It was red, yellow, and blue. It was shiny and soft. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tim said. He picked up the feather and waved it in the air. + +"Where did it come from?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe from a bird. A big, pretty bird. Maybe it flew away and left this behind," Tim said. + +"Can I touch it?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, you can. It's ours now. We can share it," Tim said. He handed the feather to Lily. She felt it with her fingers and giggled. + +"It tickles!" she said. + +They laughed and played with the feather. They pretended it was a magic wand. They made wishes and said funny words. They had a lot of fun. They forgot about the nut. They were happy. +Lily was excited to go to the zoo with her mom. She loved to see the animals and hear their sounds. She put on her hat and coat and ran to the door. + +"Wait for me, Lily!" her mom said. "We need to take the bus to the zoo. It will be fun!" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She liked the bus. It was big and yellow and made a loud noise. She and her mom walked to the bus stop and waited for the bus to come. + +Soon, they saw the bus coming down the street. Lily waved her hand and shouted, "Bus! Bus!" + +The bus stopped and the door opened. Lily and her mom got on the bus and paid the driver. Lily said, "Thank you, driver!" The driver smiled and said, "You're welcome, little girl. Enjoy the zoo!" + +Lily and her mom found a seat and sat down. Lily looked out the window and saw the trees and cars and people. She was happy and excited. + +But then, something bad happened. The bus hit a big rock and made a loud bang. The bus shook and tilted and slid off the road. Lily and her mom screamed and held each other. The bus crashed into a tree and stopped. Lily and her mom were hurt and scared. They saw smoke and fire and heard people crying and shouting. + +Lily and her mom tried to get out of the bus, but the door was stuck. They were trapped in the bus. Lily cried and said, "Mom, I don't want to be in the bus. I want to go to the zoo!" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I know, Lily. I know. I'm sorry. I love you." + +They waited for help, but help did not come. The fire got bigger and hotter and the smoke got thicker and darker. Lily and her mom could not breathe. They closed their eyes and said goodbye. They did not go to the zoo. They did not see the animals. They did not hear their sounds. They did not have fun. They died in the bus. +Anna was a humble girl who liked to help her mom and dad. She always said please and thank you and shared her toys with her brother. One day, Anna got sick and had a fever. She felt very hot and tired and did not want to play. + +Her mom gave her some medicine to make her feel better. She said, "Anna, this medicine will help you, but it does not taste good. You have to be brave and drink it all." Anna nodded and took the spoon from her mom. She opened her mouth and swallowed the medicine. It was bitter and sour and made her face scrunch up. She wanted to spit it out, but she remembered her mom's words and held it in. + +"Good girl, Anna!" her mom said and hugged her. "You are very brave and humble. I am proud of you." She gave her a glass of water and a cookie to wash away the bad taste. She said, "Now, you need to rest and sleep. Go to your room and seat on your bed. I will bring you a book and a teddy bear to keep you company." Anna smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." She went to her room and seated on her bed. She felt a little better and hoped to get well soon. +Ben and Lily liked to polish rocks. They found many rocks in nature, near the river and the hill. Some rocks were small and shiny, some were large and rough. They used water and cloth to make the rocks clean and bright. + +One day, they saw a very large rock near the river. It was bigger than a car, and had many colors on it. Ben and Lily wanted to polish it, but they did not have enough water and cloth. + +"Let's ask Mom for more water and cloth," Ben said. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. The rock is very heavy and might fall," Lily said. + +They ran to their house and asked Mom for more water and cloth. Mom gave them a big bucket and a big towel. She also told them to be careful and not to go too close to the river. + +Ben and Lily carried the bucket and the towel to the rock. They poured some water on the rock and rubbed it with the towel. They saw the rock become more shiny and colorful. They were happy and excited. + +"Look, this rock has red and blue and green and yellow on it. It is like a rainbow," Ben said. + +"It is very pretty. I wonder how it got here. Maybe it came from a far away place," Lily said. + +They polished the rock for a long time, until the bucket was empty and the towel was dirty. They admired their work and smiled. + +"We did a good job. This is the best rock ever," Ben said. + +"Yes, it is. Maybe we can show it to Dad when he comes home. He will like it too," Lily said. + +They hugged each other and ran back to their house, leaving the rock near the river. They did not know that the rock was not a rock, but a large egg. And inside the egg, something was moving. +Anna likes to sign to her bird. She has a yellow bird in a birdcage. The birdcage is wide and has a swing and a bell. The bird likes to sing and play with Anna. + +One day, Anna sees a new bird outside her window. The bird is blue and has a red crest. It is very pretty. Anna wants to sign to the new bird. She opens the window and says hello. + +"Hello, blue bird. I am Anna. Do you want to be my friend?" Anna signs. + +The blue bird looks at Anna and tilts its head. It flies closer to the window and says hello back. + +"Hello, Anna. I am Blue. You are very kind. I like your sign." Blue signs. + +Anna is happy. She signs to Blue and tells him about her yellow bird. She asks him if he wants to see her birdcage. + +"Yes, I want to see your birdcage. Can I come in?" Blue signs. + +Anna nods and invites Blue in. She shows him her birdcage and introduces him to her yellow bird. The yellow bird is shy at first, but soon he likes Blue too. They all sing and play together. + +Anna is very happy. She has two bird friends. She signs to them and they sign to her. They have a lot of fun. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play in the pool. They had many toys to splash with, like balls, ducks and rings. They also liked to splash each other and laugh. + +One day, they had a fight over a blue ball. Lily said it was hers, and Max said it was his. They both pulled the ball and shouted. + +"Give me the ball, Lily!" Max said. + +"No, it is mine, Max!" Lily said. + +They splashed each other harder and harder, and did not have fun anymore. + +Mom saw them and came to the pool. She was not happy. + +"Stop fighting, Lily and Max!" Mom said. "You have many toys to share. Fighting is not nice. You can both play with the blue ball, if you take turns." + +Lily and Max felt sorry. They said sorry to each other and to Mom. They gave each other a hug and a kiss. + +They decided to play nicely and share the blue ball. They threw it to each other and caught it. They splashed and laughed again. They had a lively and fun time in the pool. Mom smiled and watched them. She was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. He would run around on the green ground and pick flowers. One day, while Timmy was playing, he saw a big bird in the sky. The bird was so powerful and strong! It could fly up high and change direction quickly. + +Timmy watched the bird for a long time, but then he got tired and went inside to take a nap. When he woke up, he looked outside and saw that the ground had changed. It was covered in white snow! Timmy was so happy because he loved playing in the snow. He put on his warm coat and went outside to make a snowman. The snow was so cold, but Timmy didn't mind because he was having so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to music and sing along. One day, she found a gold coin on the ground. She was so happy and showed it to her mommy. + +But the next day, Lily lost the gold coin. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She was sad and cried. However, she was persistent and kept looking for it. Finally, she found it under her bed! She was so happy and danced around while listening to her favorite song. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she found a letter on the ground. It was a pretty pink letter with a stamp on it. Lily was curious about what was inside the letter, but she knew it wasn't hers. + +Lily decided to release the letter into the mailbox so it could find its way to the right person. As she dropped the letter into the mailbox, she felt happy that she did the right thing. She knew it was nice to help others. + +From that day on, Lily always looked for ways to be helpful and kind. She learned that even small actions, like releasing a letter, can make a big difference in someone's day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and cookies all day long. Her mommy always told her to eat healthy food, but she loved sweets too much. + +One day, Lily found a messy journal in her room. She didn't know what it was for, but she loved the colorful pictures inside. She decided to draw her own pictures in the journal and make it even messier. + +While drawing, Lily got hungry and decided to eat some cookies. She accidentally dropped some crumbs on the journal, but she didn't mind. Lily was happy with her messy journal and her yummy cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bear named Bongo. Bongo loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Bongo's friend, a little bird, gave him a colorful present. Bongo was so happy and he gave the little bird a big bear hug. + +Bongo wanted to say thank you to his friend, so he decided to bow to the little bird. The little bird giggled and flew around Bongo's head. Bongo was so happy to have such a good friend. + +From that day on, Bongo and the little bird played together every day. They went on adventures, had picnics, and even danced together. Bongo always remembered the colorful present and how it made him feel so loved. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean. One day, Nemo saw a big shark coming towards him. Nemo got scared and decided to dive deep into the ocean to hide. The shark looked for Nemo but couldn't find him. + +Later that day, Nemo saw a thief stealing from another fish's home. The thief was very fast and ran away quickly. Nemo wanted to help, so he followed the thief. Nemo saw the thief hide the stolen things in a cave. Nemo went to tell the other fish what he saw and they were very grateful. They gave Nemo a medal for being so brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a farm with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went to the barn to play with the animals. She saw a cow, a horse, and a pig. + +The cow was nice and the horse was friendly, but the pig was rude. Lily asked the pig, "Why are you so rude?" The pig replied, "I don't like playing with little girls named Lily." + +Lily felt sad and went to her mommy. She told her mommy what the pig said. Her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. The pig is just being mean. You are a kind girl and you should not let the pig's words make you feel bad." + +Lily felt better and went back to the barn to play with the nice cow and friendly horse. She named the cow Betsy and the horse Sparky. They played together and had a lot of fun. From that day on, Lily ignored the rude pig and played with her new friends Betsy and Sparky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in her room with her toys, but one day she noticed a spider. She didn't like spiders, so she tried to remove it, but it was too fast and ran away. + +Lily didn't think much of it and continued playing, but every day she saw the spider in her room. It was persistent and wouldn't leave. She started to feel scared and didn't want to play in her room anymore. + +One day, Lily's mom noticed how sad she was and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the spider that wouldn't leave her room. Her mom promised to help her remove the spider, but they had to wait until the spider came out of hiding. + +Finally, the spider appeared and Lily's mom quickly caught it and took it outside. Lily was so happy that she could play in her room again. From that day on, Lily and her mom always made sure to check her room for any persistent spiders. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max had a long tail and big paws. One day, Max met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily said, "Hi Max! Can I pet you?" + +Max wagged his tail and said, "Yes, but be gentle." + +Lily pet Max and said, "You're soft." + +Max protect Lily and said, "I will keep you safe." + +As a result, Lily and Max became friends and played together every day. They would run and jump and have lots of fun. Max was happy to have a friend to protect and Lily was happy to have a friend to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but it was very wet outside today. Lily put on her raincoat and boots and went outside anyway. She saw her friend Timmy and they had a meeting under a big tree. + +Lily pointed to a puddle and said, "Look, Timmy! It's so big!" Timmy laughed and said, "Let's jump in it!" Lily was scared at first, but she jumped in the puddle with Timmy. They splashed and played until they were very wet. + +After their fun meeting, Lily went back inside and took a warm bath. She felt happy and tired from all the fun she had with Timmy. She went to bed with a smile on her face, dreaming of more adventures to come. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and he had a red one that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy and his mom went to the store to buy some snacks. Timmy wanted something spicy, but his mom didn't like spicy things. + +When they got back in the car, Timmy's mom asked him what he thought of the snack he picked out. Timmy said he liked it because it was spicy. His mom said that was his opinion and everyone had different opinions. + +As they drove home, Timmy pretended his car was going really fast and he said "zoom!" as he made it go faster. His mom smiled and said she liked how Timmy used his imagination. They both enjoyed their snacks and had a fun day together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat snacks. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a brown cookie as a snack. Timmy was so happy and said "thank you" to his mom. + +After eating his snack, Timmy decided to play with his toy car. He drove his car around the room and made race car noises. Suddenly, his car got stuck under the couch. Timmy tried to get it out, but it was too hard. + +Just then, Timmy's dad walked into the room and saw what had happened. He got down on the floor and reached under the couch. He found the toy car and gave it back to Timmy. Timmy was so happy and said "thank you" to his dad. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to always say "thank you" when someone did something nice for him. And he never forgot to enjoy his favorite brown snacks while playing with his toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved magic. One day, she found a magic wand in the park. It was very powerful and she felt excited. She ran home to show it to her mom. + +"Mommy, look what I found!" said Lily, holding up the wand. + +"What is that, Lily?" asked her mom. + +"It's a magic wand! It's very powerful!" exclaimed Lily. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Let's set it aside for now and have some lunch. Then we can play with it later." + +Lily agreed and they had a yummy lunch. Afterward, they went outside to play with the magic wand. They set up a pretend stage and Lily performed magic tricks for her mom. It was a fun and magical afternoon. +Once upon a time, there was a big cow named Betsy. Betsy had a horn on her head that she used to scratch her back. One day, Betsy saw a patch of yummy green grass in the field. She wanted to eat it, but it was too far away. Betsy tried to walk, but her legs were tired. She decided to stand still and take a rest. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a truck carrying hay. Betsy ran over and ate the yummy hay. She was very happy and her horn wiggled with joy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They played together on the swings and the slide. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a boy who looked very sad. She asked him why he was so miserable. The boy said that someone stole his toy car. Lily felt sad for him and wanted to help. She asked her mommy if they could look for the toy car. + +They searched all around the park, but they couldn't find it. Lily felt very sad too, but then she remembered something. She told the boy that sometimes, silence can help us find things. They both closed their eyes and listened. Suddenly, they heard a noise. They followed the sound and found the toy car. The boy was very happy and thanked Lily for her help. They became friends and played together every day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bear who lived in a tent. The bear loved to sleep all day long and never wanted to do anything else. One day, a little rabbit came to visit the bear. + +"Hello, Mr. Bear! What are you doing today?" asked the rabbit. + +"Nothing, I'm too lazy to do anything," replied the bear. + +The rabbit suggested they go for a walk in the woods, but the bear didn't want to yield from his lazy ways. The rabbit then said, "Okay, I'll just go on my own then." + +The bear realized he didn't want to miss out on the fun, so he decided to join the rabbit. They had a great time exploring the woods together and even set up a tent to rest in. The bear learned that sometimes it's good to yield from being lazy and try new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy, especially the purple ones. One day, she saw a big bag of purple candy at the store. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can we buy the purple candy? It excites me so much!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's get the candy." + +Lily was so happy and excited that she hugged her mommy tightly. They bought the candy and went home. Lily ate the purple candy and it tasted so good. She said, "This candy is my favorite. Thank you, Mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a cow. The cow was very dirty because she had been playing in the mud. She wanted to clean herself but she didn't know how. + +One day, a little girl saw the dirty cow and felt sorry for her. She wanted to help the cow and decided to give her a bath. The cow was scared at first, but she soon settled down and enjoyed the warm water. + +The little girl scrubbed the cow until she was clean and shiny. The cow was very happy and thanked the little girl with a big moo. But then, as the cow was walking back to her field, she slipped and fell into a deep hole. The little girl tried to help, but the hole was too deep. The cow was stuck and couldn't get out. The little girl ran to get help, but it was too late. The cow couldn't breathe and passed away. The little girl was very sad and cried for days. She learned that even though she had helped the cow, sometimes bad things can still happen. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. He would eat carrots all day long. One day, Benny went to the carrot patch to get some carrots. But when he got there, he saw that all the carrots were gone. + +Benny saw a squirrel named Sammy. "Sammy, did you take all the carrots?" Benny asked. + +Sammy said, "Yes, I did. I was hungry too." + +Benny started to cry. He was sad because he didn't have any carrots to eat. But then Sammy said, "I'm sorry, Benny. You can have some of my carrots." + +Benny stopped crying and was happy again. He ate some of Sammy's carrots and they both became friends. They shared the carrots and had a happy day together. Benny wasn't grumpy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bunny named Flopsy. Flopsy loved to jump and play all day long. One day, Flopsy saw a big chimney on top of a house. Flopsy thought it looked funny and wanted to jump on it. + +But Flopsy's friends said, "No, that's not normal! You might get hurt." Flopsy listened to her friends and decided not to jump on the chimney. Instead, they all played a game of tag and had lots of fun together. + +From that day on, Flopsy knew that it was important to listen to her friends and do what was normal and safe. And whenever she felt like jumping, she would find a soft and bouncy surface to jump on, like a big pile of leaves or a squishy cushion. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, she saw an ancient statue in the park. It was big and made of stone. Lily wondered what it was for. + +Suddenly, a pigeon flew down and perched on the statue's head. Lily watched the pigeon for a while, and then it flew away. Later that day, Lily's grandfather came to visit. He saw the statue and explained to Lily that it was a statue of a famous person who had lived a long time ago. + +Lily was excited to learn about the ancient statue and the person it represented. She remembered the pigeon that had perched on the statue's head and wondered if it had something to do with the person in the statue. The next time she saw a pigeon, she followed it and it led her to a hidden spot in the park where she found a treasure chest. Inside the chest, she found a note that explained the story of the person in the statue and how the pigeon was a symbol of good luck. From that day on, Lily always looked for pigeons and remembered the story of the ancient statue. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, she saw her mommy drinking a cup of coffee. It smelled so good, Lily wanted to try some. + +"Mommy, can I have some coffee?" she asked. + +"No, sweetie, coffee is for grown-ups," her mommy replied. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw an orange on the kitchen counter. She picked it up and took a big bite. It was juicy and delicious. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy made her some orange juice. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, mommy! This is even better than coffee." +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's mommy and daddy had to go to work, so they left her with her grandma. + +Lily was sad and missed her mommy and daddy. She asked her grandma, "Where did mommy and daddy go?" Her grandma said, "They went to work, but they will be back soon." + +Lily was still sad, so her grandma gave her a big hug to comfort her. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. Grandma is here to take care of you." + +As they sat together, Lily looked out the window and saw the sun setting in the west. The sky was filled with beautiful colors of red, orange, and yellow. She said, "Look, grandma! The sky is so pretty. The light is so bright!" + +Her grandma smiled and said, "Yes, it is. The light is always beautiful, just like you, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a princess. She was very pretty and wore a shiny crown on her head. She lived in a big castle with her mommy and daddy, the king and queen. + +One day, the princess was playing with her favorite toy, a big teddy bear. Suddenly, she accidentally tore the bear's arm off! The princess felt sad and scared that her mommy and daddy would be mad at her. + +But when she showed the torn teddy bear to her mommy and daddy, they were proud of her for being honest about what happened. They hugged her and said it's okay, accidents happen. And the princess felt happy again, knowing that her mommy and daddy loved her no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to dress up in pretty clothes and wear bows in her hair. One day, she went to see a painter who was painting a picture of a big red apple. The painter was very slow and took a long time to finish the painting. + +Lily watched the painter for a while and then asked if she could help. The painter said yes and gave her a paintbrush. Lily was very happy and started to paint the apple too. She was very slow, but she had fun. + +When they finished, the painter showed Lily the painting and said it was beautiful. Lily was very proud of her work and went home to show her mommy and daddy. They were very happy and said that Lily was a great painter too. From that day on, Lily loved to dress up and paint with the slow painter. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Bob. Bob loved to cook and bake yummy treats. One day, Bob was making some cookies in his kitchen. He mixed the dough and put it in the oven to bake. + +As he waited for the cookies to bake, he heard a knock on his door. It was his friend, Timmy. Timmy asked, "What are you doing, Bob?" Bob replied, "I'm making cookies. Do you want to help me decorate them?" + +Timmy nodded his head and they started to decorate the cookies. They used different colors and sprinkles to make them look pretty. Bob put a cookie in his mouth and said, "Mmm, these are delicious!" Timmy agreed and they both enjoyed their cookies together. + +From that day on, Bob and Timmy loved to bake together. They mixed and baked all sorts of treats and always had a smile on their faces. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy always liked to play with his flashlight, even when it was time for bed. His mommy would tell him to go to sleep, but Timmy would always stay up and play with his flashlight. + +One night, Timmy's mommy got very angry because Timmy wouldn't go to sleep. She took his flashlight away and told him that he needed to sleep so he could be a big boy and have fun the next day. + +Timmy felt sad and angry, but he knew that his mommy was right. He closed his eyes and went to sleep. The next day, Timmy woke up feeling happy and ready to play with his flashlight again. He learned that sometimes it's important to listen to grown-ups and go to sleep, so we can have fun the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a big bunny named Floppy. Floppy liked to eat salad. One day, Floppy's mom made a hard salad with carrots and lettuce. Floppy loved it so much that he started to clap his paws. His mom was happy that he liked the salad so much. From then on, Floppy asked his mom to make the hard salad every day so he could clap his paws again. +Once upon a time, there was a silly monkey. He loved to play and climb trees. One day, he saw a friend and gave a big wink. They played together and had lots of fun. + +After playing, the monkey felt tired and wanted to rest. He found a smooth rock and sat down. He started to rub his eyes, feeling sleepy. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise and looked up. His friend was making silly faces and trying to make him laugh. The monkey giggled and felt happy. They continued to play until the sun went down. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she went outside to play and felt the wind blowing. She ran around and felt the wind in her hair. But then, the wind started to get too strong and it made her cold. She wanted the wind to stop blowing. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can you make the wind stop? It's too cold." Her mom said, "I can't make the wind stop, but I can give you a jacket to keep you warm." Lily put on the jacket and felt much better. She ran around again, but this time she didn't feel cold because she was wearing her jacket. + +After a while, Lily got thirsty and went to get a drink of water. She found a fountain, but there was no water coming out. The fountain was dry. Lily said, "Oh no, the fountain is dry. I can't get a drink." She went back to her mom and said, "Mommy, the fountain is dry. Can you give me some water?" Her mom got her a cup of water and Lily drank it all up. She felt much better and went back to playing in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess named Lily. She wore a white dress and had a big smile on her face. One day, she met a prince named Jack. He had a big sword and a brave heart. They talked and laughed together. + +Lily said, "I want to marry you, Jack!" Jack smiled and said, "I want to marry you too, Lily!" They hugged and twirled around. Suddenly, they saw a bright firework in the sky. They watched it explode into many colors and shapes. + +Lily said, "Wow, that firework is so pretty!" Jack said, "Yes, it is! We should have a big firework show at our wedding!" Lily clapped her hands and said, "That's a great idea!" They continued to talk about their wedding plans and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small village with her mom and dad. One day, Lily's mom asked her to go to her grandma's house. Lily was very excited to see her grandma and said yes. Her mom gave her a warm coat because it was icy outside. + +On the way to her grandma's house, Lily saw a wolf. The wolf was very hungry and wanted to eat Lily. But Lily remembered her mom's advice and didn't talk to the wolf. She arrived safely at her grandma's house and had a lovely time with her. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and be careful of strangers. If you follow their advice, you can arrive safely at your destination. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy was very busy and forgot to set the alarm clock. The next morning, Lily woke up late and was very sad. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Mommy, why did we wake up late today?" Her mommy replied, "Oh no, I forgot to set the alarm clock last night. I'm sorry, Lily." + +Lily was very understanding and forgave her mommy. She said, "It's okay, mommy. Let's make sure we set the alarm clock tonight so we can wake up on time tomorrow." + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to the park to play. They saw a big, fierce dog barking loudly. Lily was scared and asked her mommy, "Mommy, why is that dog so fierce?" Her mommy explained, "Sometimes dogs bark loudly to protect their families. But don't worry, we're safe here and the dog won't hurt us." + +Lily felt better and continued playing with her mommy. They had a fun day together and Lily never forgot the importance of setting the alarm clock at night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to her friend's house to play. Her friend had a new toy that Lily didn't know about. + +"What is that?" asked Lily. + +"It's a toy car that can go really fast!" replied her friend. + +Lily was envious of her friend's new toy. She wanted one too. But she didn't want to cut her own toys to make them go fast like her friend's car. + +"I don't know where to get one," said Lily. + +"My mom got it for me at the store," said her friend. + +Lily was happy to know where to get one. She thanked her friend and went home to ask her mom to take her to the store. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of her favorite animals. One day, she wanted to print a picture of a kitty she drew. She asked her mommy to help her. + +Mommy said, "Sure, Lily! Let's wait a minute for the printer to warm up." Lily waited patiently and then the printer started to print her kitty picture. + +But, oh no! The ink was wet and the picture was smudgy. Mommy said, "Let's wait a few minutes for the ink to dry." So, they waited and then the picture was perfect! Lily was so happy and proud of her kitty picture. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. One day, Timmy's mother told him it was too icy to go outside. Timmy didn't listen and went outside anyways. He slipped and fell on the ice. + +Timmy's mother rushed outside to help him up. "Are you okay?" she asked. Timmy nodded and stood up. "Let's go inside where it's warm," his mother said. Timmy agreed and they went inside. + +The moral of the story is to listen to your mother and not go outside when it's icy. Timmy learned his lesson the hard way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends, but she always noticed that her neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, looked troubled. One day, Lily asked her mom why Mrs. Johnson looked so sad. Her mom explained that Mrs. Johnson's husband had passed away, and she was feeling very lonely. + +Lily decided that she wanted to help Mrs. Johnson feel better. She asked her friends to join her in making cards and cookies for her neighbor. They knocked on Mrs. Johnson's door and gave her the treats. Mrs. Johnson was so happy and thanked the children for their kindness. + +From that day on, Lily and her friends made it a habit to visit Mrs. Johnson and keep her company. They would play games and read books together. Mrs. Johnson's troubled heart was now filled with joy and love thanks to Lily and her friends. The moral of the story is that helping others can bring happiness to everyone involved. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom make yummy pies. One day, her mom asked her to kneel on a chair so she could reach the counter. Lily was happy to help, and together they made a blueberry pie. + +As they waited for the pie to bake, Lily's tummy growled. She couldn't wait to taste the yummy pie. Finally, the pie was ready, and they took it out of the oven. It smelled so good that Lily's mouth watered. + +They let the pie cool down a bit before cutting a slice. Lily took a bite and it was so yummy! She ate the whole slice and asked for more. Her mom was happy to see her daughter enjoy the pie they made together. From that day on, Lily loved to kneel on the chair and help her mom make pies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her chalk on the sidewalk. One day, she met a boy named Jack who also loved to draw with chalk. They became friends and drew pictures together. + +But one day, they started to quarrel over who had the prettiest drawing. Lily said hers was the best, but Jack said his was better. They argued and argued until they both got upset and started to cry. + +Just then, an adorable puppy came running up to them. The puppy was so cute that Lily and Jack forgot about their quarrel and started to play with the puppy instead. They drew pictures of the puppy with their chalk and had so much fun together. + +From that day on, Lily and Jack never quarreled again. They learned that playing together and having fun was more important than being the best at drawing. And they always remembered the adorable puppy that brought them together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play sports. One day, she went to the park to play soccer with her friends. But when she got there, she saw that all the soccer balls were gone. She felt sad and started to weep. + +A kind man who worked at the park saw Lily crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told him that there were no soccer balls available to play with. The man smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have an idea!" He went to his car and came back with a frisbee. "Let's play frisbee instead!" he said. + +Lily and her friends were happy to play with the frisbee and had a lot of fun. They thanked the kind man and went home with smiles on their faces. From that day on, Lily learned that even when things don't go as planned, there are always other fun options available. +Once upon a time, there was a family. They were very organized. They had a mommy, a daddy, and a little girl named Lily. One day, they decided to write a letter to their grandma. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, can I write the letter?" + +Mommy said, "Of course, Lily. What do you want to say to grandma?" + +Lily replied, "Dear grandma, I miss you. Love, Lily." + +Daddy said, "That's a nice letter, Lily. Let's put it in an envelope and send it to grandma." + +The family put the letter in an envelope and sent it to grandma. A few days later, they received a letter back from grandma. She said she missed them too and was happy to hear from her organized family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going out to eat at restaurants with her family. One day, her parents took her to a very impressive restaurant with fancy decorations and delicious food. Lily was so excited to try all the different dishes. + +After they finished their meal, Lily's mom noticed that she wasn't feeling well. She had a tummy ache and felt like she might get sick. Her dad quickly asked the waiter for a glass of water and some crackers to prevent her from getting worse. + +Lily's parents were so glad they had thought ahead and brought some medicine with them just in case. They gave her a little bit of medicine and some water, and soon she was feeling much better. They all left the restaurant happy and full, grateful for the impressive meal and the quick thinking that prevented Lily from getting sicker. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, especially new ones. One day, her mom took her to the library to find a new novel. Lily was so excited to find a fine book to read. + +As she was looking through the shelves, she heard a little voice say, "Boo!" It surprised her so much that she jumped. It was her friend, Tommy. "I wanted to surprise you," he said with a giggle. + +Lily smiled and said, "You did surprise me! Do you want to help me find a new book to read?" Tommy nodded his head and they searched the library together. They found a fine book with lots of pictures and they both sat down to read it together. They were happy to have each other and a new book to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a playful bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the garden with his friends. One day, Benny saw a tall plant and decided to climb it. He climbed and climbed until he reached the top. From up there, he could see the whole garden! + +Suddenly, Benny heard his friend calling him to come down. He tried to climb down but he was too scared. His friend came to help him and together they climbed down safely. Benny learned that climbing can be fun, but it's important to be careful too. + +From that day on, Benny and his friends played games around the plant. They loved to run around it and hide behind its leaves. Benny was happy that he had climbed the plant because it brought him closer to his friends and made him feel brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very curious and loved to explore. One day, she went to the kitchen to search for something to eat. She looked in the fridge and found a lime. She had never tried a lime before, but it looked impressive with its bright green color. + +Lily decided to try the lime, but it was too sour for her. She made a funny face and decided to search for something else to eat. She found some crackers and cheese, which she enjoyed much more. + +After her snack, Lily went outside to play. She searched for her favorite toy, a red ball. She finally found it under a tree and was very happy. She played with the ball for a while, but then it was time to go inside for dinner. + +Lily had a fun day of searching and playing. She went to bed that night dreaming of all the adventures she would have tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a cute village with many animals. They all lived happily until one day, a big storm came. The wind blew hard and the rain fell heavily. The animals were scared and didn't know what to do. + +The storm lasted for hours, but finally, it started to settle down. The animals were relieved but found out that their village was ruined. They had no place to sleep and no food to eat. They had to find a way to fix their village. + +The animals worked together to rebuild their cute village. They gathered sticks and leaves to make new homes. They planted seeds to grow food. They worked hard until their village was better than before. They were happy again, and the storm didn't scare them anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to have tea parties with her toys. One day, she asked her mom if she could use the real tea cups and tea for her party. + +Her mom said, "Sure, but be careful not to spill." + +Lily's favorite toy, a silly monkey, said, "I don't like tea. It tastes stupid." + +Lily giggled and said, "That's okay, silly monkey. You can just pretend to drink it." And they all had a wonderful tea party together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, we are going on a tour to the park today!" Lily was very happy and jumped up and down. She said, "Mommy, can we cook hot dogs on the tour?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, Lily! We can cook hot dogs on the tour." Mommy was very organized and packed everything they needed for the tour. They went to the park and saw a lot of trees and flowers. They walked around and saw a pond with ducks swimming. + +Then, they found a place to cook the hot dogs. Lily helped mommy put the hot dogs on the grill. The hot dogs smelled so good! When they were done cooking, they sat down and ate them. Lily said, "Mommy, this tour is so much fun!" Mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you're having fun, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a sweet tooth, and she loved to eat candy. One day, Lily's mother told her that too much candy was not good for her. Lily didn't listen and kept eating candy every day. + +One day, Lily's teeth started to hurt, and she couldn't eat anything, not even her favorite candy. She cried and cried until her mother took her to the dentist. The dentist told Lily that she had to stop eating too much candy, or her teeth would hurt again. + +Lily learned her lesson and promised her mother that she would only eat candy once a week. From that day on, Lily's teeth were healthy, and she could enjoy her sweet treats without any pain. The moral of the story is that too much of anything is not good for you, and it's important to listen to your parents. +Once upon a time, there was a princess named Lily. She lived in a big castle with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went out to play in the garden. She ran and ran until she got tired. + +Just then, she saw a little boy playing with his toy castle. "What's your name?" asked Lily. "My name is Max," replied the boy. "Do you want to play with me?" asked Lily. "Yes, I do!" said Max. + +So, they played together with Max's toy castle. They made up stories about knights and dragons. They even pretended to be tired knights who had to rest in the castle. Lily had so much fun playing with Max that she forgot she was tired. When it was time to go back to the castle, Lily said, "Thank you for playing with me, Max. I had so much fun!" Max replied, "Me too, Lily! Let's play again soon!" +Lila and Ben are twins who like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a modern train set that can make sounds and lights. They like to rub the train with a cloth to make it shiny and clean. + +One day, their mom says she has a surprise for them. She brings them a big box and tells them to open it. Inside, they find a tea set with cups, saucers, spoons, and a pot. The tea set is old and dusty, and it does not make any sounds or lights. + +Lila and Ben are disappointed. They do not want to play with the tea set. They say it is boring and ugly. They push the box away and go back to their train set. + +Their mom is sad. She tells them that the tea set was her grandma's, and that she used to play with it when she was a little girl. She says that the tea set is very special and precious, and that she wanted to share it with them. She says that playing with the tea set can be fun and creative, and that they can pretend to have tea parties with their toys or each other. + +Lila and Ben feel sorry for making their mom sad. They decide to give the tea set a try. They take out the cups, saucers, spoons, and pot, and rub them with a cloth to make them shiny and clean. They fill the pot with water and pretend to make tea. They invite their mom and their toys to join them for a tea party. They have fun talking, laughing, and sipping their pretend tea. + +Lila and Ben learn that old things can be fun and valuable, and that they should not judge things by their appearance. They thank their mom for the tea set and tell her they love it. They also tell her they love their train set and their other toys. They hug their mom and smile. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they got a new toy from their mom: a big tray with many shapes and colors. They were eager to try it out and see what they could make. + +Tom took the tray and put it on the floor. He started to sort the shapes by color and make patterns. He liked to be neat and tidy. Lily watched him and wanted to join, but Tom said, "No, this is my tray. You can't play with it. You are too messy and silly." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like how Tom teased her. She waited for a chance to get the tray. When Tom went to get a drink, she grabbed the tray and ran to the other room. She dumped all the shapes on the bed and mixed them up. She laughed and said, "Now I have the tray. You can't play with it. You are too boring and bossy." + +Tom came back and saw what Lily had done. He was shocked and furious. He chased Lily and tried to get the tray back. They fought and shouted and pulled the tray. The tray was too heavy and slipped from their hands. It fell on the floor and broke into pieces. The shapes scattered everywhere. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken tray and the messy room. She saw Tom and Lily crying and blaming each other. She was very disappointed and angry. She said, "You two should be ashamed of yourselves. You ruined your new toy and made a big mess. You were not nice to each other. You need to learn to share and be kind. Now you have to clean up and say sorry. And no more toys for you today." +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play with blocks and dolls. Sometimes they share, sometimes they fight. One day, they fight over a big red block. Ben wants to use it for his tower, Mia wants to use it for her house. + +"Give me the block!" Ben says. + +"No, it is mine!" Mia says. + +They pull and tug on the block. The block breaks in two. Ben and Mia are sad and angry. They start to cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see. She sees the broken block and the crying twins. She is not happy. + +"Ben and Mia, what did you do?" Mom says. "You broke the block. That is not nice. You need to learn to share and be flexible. You can use other blocks for your tower and your house. Or you can play together and make something new. Now I will give you a lecture. Sit down and listen." + +Ben and Mia sit down and listen. Mom tells them why sharing and being flexible are important. She tells them how to say sorry and make up. She tells them how to be kind and respectful. She tells them she loves them. + +Ben and Mia feel sorry and hug Mom. They say sorry to each other and hug too. They look at the broken block and have an idea. + +"Let's use the broken block to make a bridge!" Ben says. + +"Good idea! And we can use the other blocks to make a river and a boat!" Mia says. + +They smile and start to play. They share and are flexible. They have fun. Mom is proud and happy. She gives them a kiss and a hug. She leaves them to play. She is glad they learned from the lecture. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a modern phone. The modern phone can make sounds and talk. + +One day, Anna and Ben are playing with the modern phone. They press the buttons and hear different sounds. They hear a beep, a ring, a meow, and a woof. They laugh and try to copy the sounds. + +Then, they hear a voice from the modern phone. The voice says, "Hello, this is Tom. Who is this?" Anna and Ben are surprised. They do not know Tom. They look at each other and wonder what to do. + +Anna is brave. She picks up the modern phone and says, "Hello, Tom. This is Anna. I am playing with Ben. We are friends. Who are you?" Tom is friendly. He says, "Hello, Anna. I am Tom. I work at the toy store. I am testing the modern phone. It is a new toy. It can make sounds and talk to other modern phones. Do you like it?" + +Anna and Ben are happy. They say, "Yes, we like it. It is fun. Thank you, Tom. Can we talk to you again?" Tom says, "Sure, you can. Just press the red button and say my name. I will answer if I can. Bye, Anna and Ben. Have a good day." Anna and Ben say, "Bye, Tom. Have a good day too." They press the red button and put down the modern phone. + +They smile and hug. They have a new friend. They like the modern phone. It is a cool toy. They can make sounds and talk. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a new toy in the park. It is a big wheel that can spin. Anna and Ben want to try it. + +"Let me go first!" Anna says. She runs to the wheel and holds it with her arms. She pushes hard and makes the wheel spin fast. She feels happy and dizzy. + +"Wow, that looks fun!" Ben says. He waits for his turn. But Anna does not stop. She spins and spins and spins. She does not share the wheel. + +Ben feels jealous. He wants to spin too. He walks to the wheel and tries to hold it. But Anna pushes him away. + +"Go away! This is my wheel!" Anna says. She is mean. + +Ben is sad and angry. He does not like Anna anymore. He runs away and finds another toy. He finds a swing. He sits on the swing and swings high and low. He feels free and happy. + +Anna sees Ben on the swing. She stops spinning. She feels dizzy and sick. She does not like the wheel anymore. She wants to swing too. She walks to the swing and tries to sit on it. But Ben pushes her away. + +"Go away! This is my swing!" Ben says. He is mean. + +Anna is sad and angry. She does not like Ben anymore. She runs away and cries. + +The end. +Anna likes to collect rocks. She has many rocks of different colors and shapes. She keeps them in a big box in her room. Sometimes she shows them to her friends and tells them stories about where she found them. + +One day, Anna and her mom go to the park. Anna sees a big van in the parking lot. It has a picture of a rock on it. Anna runs to the van and knocks on the door. A man opens the door and smiles at Anna. + +"Hello, little girl. Do you like rocks?" he asks. + +"Yes, I do. I collect rocks. Can I see your rocks?" Anna says. + +"Sure, come in. I have many rocks in my van. I am a geologist. That means I study rocks and learn about them," the man says. + +He lets Anna and her mom enter the van. Inside, there are shelves and drawers full of rocks. Some are shiny, some are dull, some are smooth, some are rough. Anna is amazed by all the rocks. She touches them and asks the man questions. + +The man is happy to answer and teach Anna about the rocks. He tells her their names, how they were formed, and what they are made of. He gives Anna a magnifying glass to look at the rocks more closely. He also gives her a small rock as a gift. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Anna says. She hugs the rock and puts it in her pocket. + +"You're welcome, Anna. You are a very curious and graceful girl. You have a good eye for rocks. Maybe you will be a geologist too someday," the man says. + +Anna and her mom say goodbye to the man and leave the van. Anna is very happy. She has a new rock and a new friend. She can't wait to add the rock to her collection and tell her friends about it. +Lily loved spaghetti. She ate it every day for lunch. She liked to twirl it with her fork and slurp it with her mouth. She liked the red sauce and the cheese on top. She liked to share it with her teddy bear, who also loved spaghetti. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to the store. Lily did not want to go. She wanted to stay and play with her teddy bear and eat spaghetti. She asked her mom if she could stay. + +"No, Lily, you have to come with me. We need to buy more spaghetti and other things. It won't take long, I promise. You can bring your teddy bear with you, okay?" + +Lily was not happy, but she nodded. She put on her coat and shoes and grabbed her teddy bear. She followed her mom to the car. She hoped they would come back soon. + +At the store, Lily's mom put her in a cart and pushed her around. Lily saw many things, but she did not care. She only wanted spaghetti. She held her teddy bear tight and looked around. She saw a big sign that said "Spaghetti". She pointed to it and said, "Mom, look! Spaghetti!" + +"Yes, Lily, I see it. We're going to get some, don't worry. But first, we need to get some milk and eggs and bread. Can you help me find them?" + +Lily tried to help, but she was bored. She wanted to go home and eat spaghetti. She wished she could stay and play with her teddy bear. She did not notice when her mom turned the corner and left her alone in the cart. She did not notice when a man came and took her teddy bear from her arms. She did not notice until she heard a voice say, "Hey, kid, this is mine now." + +Lily looked up and saw a mean man holding her teddy bear. He had a big nose and a dirty beard and a scary smile. He laughed and ran away with her teddy bear. Lily was shocked and scared. She screamed, "No! Give me back my teddy bear! Mom! Mom!" + +Lily's mom heard her scream and came running. She saw the man with the teddy bear and chased him. She yelled, "Stop! Thief! Give me back my daughter's teddy bear!" + +The man ran faster, but he did not see a banana peel on the floor. He slipped and fell and dropped the teddy bear. Lily's mom caught up and grabbed the teddy bear. She gave it back to Lily and hugged her. She said, "I'm so sorry, Lily. I should have never left you alone. Are you okay?" + +Lily nodded and hugged her mom and her teddy bear. She said, "I'm okay, mom. But I was very worried. I thought I lost my teddy bear forever. He loves spaghetti, you know." + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "I know, Lily. I love spaghetti too. And I love you more. Come on, let's go home and make some spaghetti. And maybe some cookies too. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled and said, "That sounds great, mom. I love you too. And I love spaghetti. And cookies. And my teddy bear." + +They left the store and went home. They made spaghetti and cookies and ate them together. They played with the teddy bear and read a story. They were happy and safe. They never wanted to leave each other again. They always wanted to stay. +Anna liked to visit her grandma every week. Grandma had a big garden with many flowers. Anna's favorite flower was the rose. It was red and smelled nice. + +One day, Anna saw a new rose in the garden. It was yellow and shiny. Anna wanted to touch it, but she remembered what grandma said. "Be careful, roses have thorns. They can hurt you if you touch them." Anna was an obedient girl. She did not touch the rose. + +But then, a bee came and landed on the rose. Anna was curious. She wanted to see the bee. She moved closer to the rose. The bee did not like that. It buzzed and flew away. But it also stung Anna's hand. Anna cried out loud. It hurt a lot. + +Grandma heard Anna's cry. She ran to the garden. She saw Anna's hand. It was red and swollen. Grandma took Anna inside. She put some ice on her hand. She gave her a hug and a kiss. She said, "I'm sorry, Anna. Bees can sting you if you bother them. Next time, be more careful. I love you." Anna said, "I love you too, grandma. I'm sorry I was not obedient." Grandma smiled and said, "It's okay, Anna. You are a good girl. Now, let's have some cookies and milk." Anna smiled too. She felt better. She still liked roses, but she learned to respect them. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to eat toast for breakfast. They had a big toaster that made four slices of toast at a time. But Tim and Lily always wanted the same slice of toast, the one that was the most golden and crispy. They would fight over it and pull it from each other's hands. + +One morning, their mom saw them fighting and said, "Stop it, you two! You should share and be humble. There are other slices of toast that are just as good. And there are other children who have no toast at all. How would you feel if you had nothing to eat?" + +Tim and Lily felt ashamed and sorry. They looked at each other and said, "We're sorry, mom. We're sorry, brother/sister. We don't want to be greedy and mean. We want to be kind and grateful." + +They decided to release the slice of toast they were fighting over and give it to their mom. They said, "Here, mom. You can have this slice of toast. You work hard and you deserve it. We love you." + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "Thank you, my sweet children. You have made me very happy. You have learned a valuable lesson today. It is better to give than to receive. And it is better to be humble than to be proud." + +She cut the slice of toast in half and gave each of them a piece. They ate it happily and thanked their mom. They also thanked God for giving them toast and a loving family. They learned to appreciate what they had and to share with others. They were humble and happy. +Tim and Mia liked to play with their toys in the garden. They had cars, dolls, balls and blocks. One day, they saw a big, old house next to their garden. It looked dark and dirty. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's go and see," said Tim. He was brave and curious. + +"No, don't go," said Mia. She was frightened and careful. "It might be scary or dangerous." + +But Tim did not listen. He climbed over the fence and ran to the house. He opened the door and went in. Mia followed him. She did not want to be alone. + +Inside the house, they saw many things. There were chairs, tables, books, pictures and clothes. They were all old and dusty. Tim and Mia touched and moved them. They made a lot of noise. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. It came from upstairs. They looked up and saw a big, angry dog. It had sharp teeth and fur. It did not like Tim and Mia. It wanted to destroy them. + +"Run!" shouted Tim. He and Mia ran to the door. But the dog was faster. It jumped and bit Tim's leg. Tim cried and fell. Mia screamed and helped him. She threw a book at the dog. The dog let go and barked. + +Tim and Mia got out of the house. They climbed over the fence and ran to their garden. They were hurt and scared. They hugged each other and cried. + +Their mom heard them and came out. She saw their wounds and dirt. She was shocked and angry. + +"What happened?" she asked. "Where did you go?" + +Tim and Mia told her about the old house and the dog. They said they were sorry. They learned their lesson. + +Mom took them inside. She cleaned and bandaged their wounds. She gave them a hug and a kiss. She said she loved them. She also said they should never go to the old house again. It was not safe or fun. + +Tim and Mia agreed. They said they loved her too. They also said they would play with their toys in the garden. They would not be curious or brave. They would be careful and happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside and observe things. They observe birds, flowers, bugs, and clouds. They have a big book with pictures of what they observe. They call it their map. + +One day, they observe something different. It is a big, shiny, round thing. It makes a loud noise. It flies in the sky. They do not know what it is. They look at their map, but they do not see it. + +"Wow, what is that?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. It is not a bird. It is not a cloud. It is different," Ben says. + +"Maybe it is a new thing. Maybe we can observe it more and put it on our map," Lily says. + +They run to get their binoculars and their crayons. They want to observe the different thing and draw it. They are curious and excited. They like to learn new things. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they found a big green plant with small leaves that smelled nice. They picked some leaves and tasted them. They were mint! + +"Mint is yummy!" Tom said. "Let's take some home and make tea." + +"Okay!" Lily agreed. "But we should ask Mom first." + +They ran to the house and showed Mom the mint. Mom smiled and said they could make tea, but they had to share with Dad and Grandma. + +Tom and Lily nodded and went to the kitchen. They boiled some water and put the mint in a pot. Then they poured the tea into four cups. + +"Who wants sugar?" Mom asked. + +"I do!" Tom said. "I want a lot of sugar. Sugar makes the tea sweet and rich." + +"I don't," Lily said. "I like the tea as it is. Mint is sweet enough for me." + +Mom gave Tom a spoon and a bowl of sugar. Tom scooped a lot of sugar and put it in his cup. He stirred and tasted it. He made a face. + +"Yuck!" he said. "This is too sweet. It hurts my teeth." + +Lily giggled and sipped her tea. She smiled. + +"Mmm!" she said. "This is perfect. It is fresh and tasty." + +Mom looked at Tom and Lily and said, "Sometimes, less is more. You don't need to add too much sugar to enjoy the mint. It is good by itself. You should choose wisely what you put in your tea and in your body." + +Tom nodded and poured some of his tea into another cup. He added less sugar and tasted it again. He liked it better. + +"Mom is right," he said. "Mint is good by itself. I choose to have less sugar." + +Lily hugged Tom and said, "I'm glad you like it. Mint is good for sharing." + +They drank their tea and shared it with Dad and Grandma. They all enjoyed the mint and thanked Tom and Lily for finding it. Tom and Lily felt happy and proud. They learned to choose wisely and to appreciate the mint. +Lily was sick. She had a bad cough and a hot head. She did not want to play or eat. She only wanted to lie in her bed and cuddle her teddy bear. Her mom was worried. She called the nurse to come and help. + +The nurse came with a big bag. She smiled at Lily and said hello. She took out a small bottle and a spoon. She said, "This is medicine. It will make you feel better. Can you open your mouth and take a sip?" Lily nodded. She opened her mouth and took a sip. The medicine was sweet and sticky. She made a face. The nurse said, "Good girl. Now, I will rub some cream on your chest. It will help you breathe easier. Can you lift your shirt a little?" Lily nodded. She lifted her shirt a little. The nurse took out a small jar and a hand. She said, "This is cream. It smells nice. It will make you warm and cozy. Can you lie still and let me rub it on you?" Lily nodded. She lay still and let the nurse rub it on her. The cream was soft and smooth. It smelled like mint and honey. She felt warm and cozy. + +The nurse said, "All done. You are a brave girl. Now, you need to rest and drink lots of water. Can you do that for me?" Lily nodded. She said, "Thank you, nurse. You are very nice." The nurse said, "You are very welcome, Lily. I hope you get well soon. I will come back tomorrow and check on you. Can you give me a hug?" Lily nodded. She gave the nurse a hug. The nurse said, "Goodbye, Lily. Have a quiet night." She packed her bag and left. + +Lily felt a little better. She drank some water and cuddled her teddy bear. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of mint and honey. She did not cough or feel hot. She had a quiet night. +Lily and Sam were friends. They liked to play together at the park. One day, they saw a big bus with many people. The bus had a sign that said "Zoo Tour". + +"Can we go to the zoo?" Lily asked Sam. + +"I don't know. I have never been to the zoo. Maybe it is scary. Maybe it has big animals that can bite us," Sam said. + +Lily wanted to see the animals. She thought they would be fun and cute. She encouraged Sam to go with her. + +"Come on, Sam. It will be fun. We can see the lions and the monkeys and the penguins. They will not bite us. They are in cages or behind glass. We can learn about them and hear them make noises. Please, Sam, let's go to the zoo," Lily said. + +Sam was still afraid, but he did not want to disappoint Lily. He liked Lily. He trusted Lily. He decided to go with her. + +"Okay, Lily. I will go with you. But you have to hold my hand and stay close to me. And if I get scared, you have to help me," Sam said. + +Lily was happy. She held Sam's hand and they got on the bus. The bus driver gave them tickets and stickers. He said they were going to have a great time. + +The bus took them to the zoo. They saw many animals. Some were big and some were small. Some were furry and some were scaly. Some were loud and some were quiet. Some were smelly and some were not. + +Lily and Sam liked the animals. They pointed at them and said their names. They asked questions and learned facts. They laughed and clapped and took pictures. + +Sam was not scared anymore. He was having fun. He thanked Lily for encouraging him to go to the zoo. He said he was glad they were friends. + +Lily smiled and hugged Sam. She said she was glad too. She said they should go on more tours together. + +They got back on the bus and went home. They had a wonderful day. They made memories and learned new things. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make up stories with their dolls and cars and animals. Lily had a big box of pins that she used to make clothes for her dolls. She was very careful with them and always put them back in the box when she was done. + +One day, Tom saw the box of pins and wanted to play with them too. He thought they looked shiny and fun. He did not know that pins were sharp and could hurt him. He took some pins out of the box and started to stick them in his car. He pretended that his car had rockets and lasers. + +Lily saw what Tom was doing and she was very worried. She knew that pins were not toys and that Tom could poke himself or swallow them. She ran to Tom and said, "No, no, Tom! Pins are not for playing! Pins are for sewing! Pins are sharp and bad! Give me the pins, please!" + +Tom did not want to give up his pins. He liked his car with rockets and lasers. He said, "No, no, Lily! Pins are for playing! Pins are for cars! Pins are shiny and good! Go away, please!" + +Lily and Tom started to argue and tug at the pins. They did not hear their mom coming into the living room. Their mom saw them fighting over the pins and she was very angry. She said, "Stop, stop, Lily and Tom! Pins are not for playing or sewing! Pins are for mommy! Pins are dangerous and naughty! Come here, please!" + +Lily and Tom dropped the pins and went to their mom. Their mom took the pins and put them back in the box. She said, "You are both in trouble. You could have hurt yourselves or each other with the pins. You have to listen to me and to Lily. Lily knows that pins are not toys. You have to be careful and safe. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Tom nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We understand. We are sorry. We will not play with pins again." + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I love you both. I am glad you are okay. Now, let's go to the kitchen and have some snacks. I made some cookies and milk for you. But be careful, some of the cookies are spicy. They have pepper in them. Do you like spicy cookies?" + +Lily and Tom looked at each other and smiled. They liked spicy cookies. They said, "Yes, mom. We like spicy cookies. Thank you, mom." + +They followed their mom to the kitchen and ate their snacks. They forgot about the pins and the rockets and the lasers. They were happy and full. They did not worry anymore. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with a zigzag path. "Let's go up there!" Ben said. "OK!" Lily said. + +They ran up the hill, following the zigzag path. They saw many things on the way. They saw birds and flowers and rocks. They also saw a furry animal. It was brown and had a long tail. It was a squirrel. The squirrel was eating a nut. It looked at them and made a noise. "Squeak, squeak!" it said. + +"Hello, squirrel!" Ben said. "Do you want to play with us?" Lily said. The squirrel shook its head. It did not want to play. It wanted to eat its nut and relax. It jumped on a tree and ran away. "Bye, squirrel!" Ben and Lily said. + +They reached the top of the hill. They saw the whole park from there. They saw the swings and the slide and the sandbox. They saw other kids and dogs and bikes. They saw the sun and the clouds and the sky. They felt happy and tired. They sat on the grass and relaxed. They smiled at each other and said, "This is a good day!" +Tom and Mia like to play with their cart. It has four wheels and a big box. They can put toys and books in the box and pull the cart around the yard. Sometimes they pretend the cart is a sail boat and they sail to faraway lands. + +One day, they see a hairy dog in the yard. The dog is big and brown and has a long tail. The dog runs to the cart and sniffs it. He likes the smell of the toys and books. He jumps into the box and sits on them. He barks and wags his tail. + +Tom and Mia are scared and angry. They want the dog to go away. They shout at the dog and pull the cart. But the dog is too heavy and strong. He does not move. He thinks they are playing with him. He barks and wags his tail more. + +Tom and Mia do not know what to do. They run to the house and look for mom. Mom sees them and asks what is wrong. They tell her about the hairy dog and the cart. Mom smiles and says she knows the dog. He is their neighbor's dog and his name is Spot. He is friendly and likes to play. + +Mom goes to the yard with Tom and Mia. She calls Spot and gives him a treat. Spot jumps out of the box and eats the treat. He licks mom's hand and wags his tail. Mom tells Tom and Mia that Spot is sorry for taking their cart. He just wanted to have fun. She asks them if they want to play with Spot. Tom and Mia nod and smile. They like Spot now. They take their cart and their toys and books. They invite Spot to join them. They pretend the cart is a sail boat and they sail to faraway lands. Spot barks and wags his tail. He is happy to have new friends. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red car. They liked to take turns driving the car and making vroom noises. + +One day, Ben wanted to drive the car for a long time. He did not want to share with Lily. He said, "This is my car. You can't have it. Go away!" He was being selfish. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She said, "That's not fair. We always share. You are mean!" She tried to grab the car from Ben, but he pushed her away. They started to fight and yell. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Ben and Lily fighting over the car. She said, "Stop! What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +Ben and Lily told Mom what happened. Mom said, "Ben, you were selfish. You have to share with your sister. Lily, you were rude. You have to ask nicely for your turn. You both have to say sorry and forgive each other." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry for what they did. They said sorry and hugged each other. They said, "We forgive you. We love you." Mom smiled and said, "That's good. I love you too." + +She gave them a big hug and a kiss. She said, "Now, let's play together nicely. How about we make a tie for the car? We can use this ribbon and make a bow. Then you can both drive the car and pretend it's a gift." + +Ben and Lily liked the idea. They helped Mom make a tie for the car. They put it on the car and said, "Wow, it's so pretty. Thank you, Mom." They took turns driving the car and making vroom noises. They had fun and played together happily. +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play with their toys and books. But today it was raining. They could not go outside. They were bored. + +"Mom, can we have some juice?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, honey. I will bring you some juice and cookies. But you have to be careful. Do not drop the juice on the floor or the couch. It will make a big mess." Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom. We will be careful." Lily said. + +Mom brought them some juice and cookies on a tray. She put the tray on the coffee table. Ben and Lily took their cups and cookies. They said thank you to Mom. + +Ben and Lily drank their juice and ate their cookies. They talked about their toys and books. They were not bored anymore. + +But then Ben saw a red car on the shelf. He wanted to play with it. He put his cup on the table. He reached for the car. But he was too far. He knocked over his cup. The juice spilled on the table and the floor. + +"Oh no! Ben, you dropped the juice!" Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I did not mean to." Ben said. + +Mom heard the noise. She came to the living room. She saw the juice on the table and the floor. She was not happy. + +"Ben, what did you do? You dropped the juice. You made a big mess. You did not listen to me." Mom said. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to play with the car. I forgot about the juice." Ben said. + +Mom sighed. She got a towel and a mop. She cleaned the juice. She told Ben and Lily to help her. She also told them to be more careful next time. + +Ben and Lily helped Mom. They said sorry to Mom. They learned their lesson. They did not drop the juice again. +Sara was cold. She did not like the bitter wind that blew on her face. She wanted to go home and drink hot cocoa with Mommy. But she had to walk with Daddy to the store. Daddy said they needed to buy some bread and milk. + +Sara put on her sweater. It was pink and soft. She liked her sweater. It made her feel warm and cozy. She held Daddy's hand and stepped out of the door. She saw some snowflakes falling from the sky. They were white and pretty. She tried to catch one with her tongue. + +Daddy smiled and said, "Be careful, Sara. The ground is slippery. Don't step on the ice. You might fall and hurt yourself." + +Sara nodded and followed Daddy. She stepped on the crunchy snow. She liked the sound it made. She saw a big snowman on the sidewalk. It had a carrot nose and a hat. She wanted to say hello to the snowman. But Daddy said they had to hurry. The store was closing soon. + +Sara was sad. She wanted to play with the snowman. She wanted to make a snow angel. She wanted to throw a snowball. But she knew Daddy was right. They needed to buy some bread and milk. She hoped Mommy would make hot cocoa for them when they got home. She stepped faster and squeezed Daddy's hand. She loved Daddy. He was kind and strong. He always took care of her. She smiled and said, "I love you, Daddy." + +Daddy hugged her and said, "I love you too, Sara. You are my sweet girl. And you are very brave. You are not afraid of the bitter wind or the slippery ice. You are a good walker. I am proud of you." + +Sara felt happy. She was cold, but she was not alone. She had her sweater, her Daddy, and her love. She knew they would be home soon. And she knew Mommy would be waiting for them with hot cocoa and a hug. She stepped on, feeling warm inside. +Anna and Ben love to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big box. They can make the box into anything they want. Sometimes it is a house, sometimes it is a car, sometimes it is a spaceship. + +One day, they decide to make the box into a zoo. They put some of their stuffed animals inside the box and pretend they are zookeepers. They feed the animals, talk to them, and give them names. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, they have a problem. They both want to play with the same animal: a black and white penguin. Anna says it is her penguin, because she saw it first. Ben says it is his penguin, because he likes it more. They start to argue and pull the penguin from each other. + +The penguin does not like this. It makes a loud noise and tries to get away. Anna and Ben are surprised. They look at the penguin and see something they did not notice before. The penguin has a zipper on its back. They unzip the penguin and reveal a secret. Inside the penguin is a real, lively bird. It is a parrot. + +The parrot is happy to be free. It flies out of the box and lands on a lamp. It says hello to Anna and Ben and thanks them for saving it. It tells them that it was hiding in the penguin because it was scared of the other animals. It asks them to be its friends. + +Anna and Ben are amazed. They forget their fight and apologize to each other. They say sorry to the parrot and ask it to join their game. They give the parrot a new name: Penny. They all play together in the box zoo and have a wonderful time. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they found a big cardboard box in the garage. They decided to make it into a car and drive around the world. + +"Where do you want to go, Tom?" Lily asked, holding a paper plate as a steering wheel. + +"Let's go to the jungle and see the monkeys," Tom said, making engine noises. + +They drove their car through the grass and pretended to see lions, elephants, and snakes. They had a lot of fun until they saw something shiny under a tree. It was a book with a colorful cover. + +"What is that, Lily?" Tom wondered, getting out of the car. + +"Let's see," Lily said, picking up the book. She opened it and saw many words and pictures. "It's a poem book," she said. + +"A poem book? What is a poem?" Tom asked. + +"A poem is a kind of story that sounds nice and sometimes rhymes," Lily explained. "Do you want to hear one?" + +"Okay," Tom said, sitting next to her. + +Lily looked for a short poem and read it aloud. It was about a star that was lonely and wished for a friend. The poem made them feel sad and curious. + +"That was a mysterious poem," Tom said. "Why was the star lonely? Where was his friend?" + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe he found one later." + +They looked up at the sky and saw many stars twinkling. They wondered if they were happy or lonely. They decided to make a poem for them. + +"Hello, stars, we are Lily and Tom," Lily began. + +"We like to drive our car and have fun," Tom continued. + +"We hope you have friends and are not sad," Lily said. + +"We think you are beautiful and very glad," Tom said. + +They smiled and clapped their hands. They had made their first poem. They put the book back under the tree and drove their car back to the garage. They felt proud and happy. They had learned something new and had a great adventure. +Lily and Sam loved to play soccer. They had a ball and a net in their backyard. They kicked the ball and ran and laughed. They dreamed of playing in a big stadium with many people watching. + +One day, their dad said he had a surprise for them. He took them in the car and drove for a long time. Lily and Sam were curious and excited. They asked their dad where they were going. He said they would see soon. + +They arrived at a huge stadium. It was bigger than anything they had ever seen. There were many cars and buses and people. Their dad had tickets for a soccer game. He said they would watch the best players in the world. Lily and Sam were amazed and happy. + +They followed their dad to their seats. They saw a big green field with two nets and many players. They heard a loud noise from the speakers and the crowd. They felt the sun and the wind on their faces. They smelled the popcorn and the hot dogs. They tasted the soda and the candy. They watched the game with wonder and joy. + +They cheered and clapped and shouted. They saw the players score goals and miss goals. They saw the players run and slide and jump. They saw the players hug and high-five and celebrate. They saw the players get tired and sad and angry. They saw the players shake hands and say goodbye. They saw the clock run out and the game end. + +They had an adventurous day. They learned a lot about soccer and the world. They thanked their dad for the surprise. They said they wanted to play soccer in a big stadium someday. They said they would practice hard and have fun. They said they loved soccer and each other. They said they would never forget this day. +Lily and Tom were playing outside with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. They were having fun. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was thunder. Thunder was a big sound that came from the sky when it was rainy. Lily and Tom did not like thunder. It made them scared. + +They ran to their mom, who was inside the house. She hugged them and said, "Don't worry, it's just thunder. It can't hurt you. It's just a unique way that the sky talks to us." + +She told them to wait inside until the thunder stopped. She said they could play with their toys or read a book. She said she would make them a snack. + +Lily and Tom were sad. They wanted to play outside with their ball. They did not want to delay their fun. But they listened to their mom. They knew she loved them and wanted them to be safe. + +They hoped the thunder would go away soon. They hoped the sun would come out again. They hoped they could play outside with their ball again. They hoped they could have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in their room. They had a big sheet that they used to make a tent. They put some pillows and toys inside the tent and pretended it was their secret hideout. + +Lily wanted to play with Ben's toy car, but Ben did not want to share. He said it was his favorite car and he did not want Lily to break it. Lily was sad and angry. She said Ben was not a good brother and she did not want to play with him anymore. + +She went out of the tent and looked for something else to play with. She saw a book on the shelf. It was a book about animals. Lily liked animals. She took the book and sat on the floor. She opened the book and looked at the pictures. + +Ben saw Lily with the book. He felt sorry for making her sad. He wanted to make up with her. He took his toy car and went out of the tent. He walked to Lily and said, "Lily, I am sorry. Do you want to play with my car?" + +He offered her his car with a smile. Lily looked at him and smiled back. She said, "Thank you, Ben. That is very nice of you. Do you want to look at the book with me?" + +She offered him the book with a smile. Ben nodded and said, "Yes, please. I like animals too." + +They sat on the floor and looked at the book together. They pointed at the animals and said their names. They laughed and hugged. They were happy again. + +They went back to the tent and played with the car and the book. They shared their toys and their stories. They had fun in their secret hideout. They were good brother and sister. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a big tree with many flowers. They smell something sweet. + +"Look, Ben, bees!" Lila says. She points to the buzzing insects. + +"Bees make honey. Honey is yummy," Ben says. He wants to taste some. + +He finds a stick. He is flexible. He can bend and stretch. He climbs the tree. He pokes a hole in a beehive. + +"Ouch!" Ben cries. He drops the stick. Bees sting him. He falls down. + +Lila runs to him. She hugs him. She is scared. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Lila asks. + +Ben is hurt. He is sad. He is angry. + +"No, I'm not okay. Bees are mean. They hurt me. They don't share honey," Ben says. + +Lila feels sorry for him. She has an idea. + +"Come, Ben, I have something for you," Lila says. She takes him to the kitchen. She gives him a slice of bread. She spreads some honey on it. + +"Here, Ben, eat this. It will make you feel better. Honey is yummy. But we have to ask before we take it," Lila says. + +Ben takes a bite. He chews slowly. He smiles. + +"Thank you, Lila. You are a good sister. Honey is yummy. And you are sweet," Ben says. + +Lila smiles too. She hugs him again. + +"You're welcome, Ben. You are a good brother. And you are brave," Lila says. + +They share the bread and honey. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big picnic table. There are many people and many foods. Tom and Lily are hungry. + +"Look, Lily, there is salad!" Tom says. "Salad is healthy. It has green leaves and red tomatoes and yellow cheese. Do you want some?" + +"Yes, Tom, I want some salad. But how can we get it?" Lily says. "The people are far away. And the salad is in a big bowl. We are too small to carry it." + +Tom has an idea. He sees a big blanket on the grass. He says to Lily, "We can use the blanket. We can put the salad on the blanket. Then we can pull the blanket. Come on, Lily, help me!" + +Tom and Lily run to the picnic table. They are careful not to be seen. They grab the big bowl of salad. They put it on the blanket. Then they run back to the grass. They pull the blanket with the salad. They are happy. + +They find a shady spot under a tree. They sit down and eat the salad. They share it with a friendly squirrel. They say, "This is the best salad ever!" They are full and happy. They smile at each other. They are good friends. +Lily liked to sing and dance. She had a big bucket full of toys. She took out a hat, a scarf and a microphone. She put on the hat and the scarf and held the microphone. She looked at herself in the mirror. She thought she was very attractive. + +She went to the living room, where her family was sitting. She said, "I have a show for you. Please watch me." She put the bucket on the floor and stood on it. She sang a song she learned at school. She moved her arms and legs. She smiled a lot. + +Her family watched her. They liked her show. They clapped their hands. They applauded. Lily was happy. She bowed and said, "Thank you, thank you." She jumped off the bucket and hugged them. They hugged her back. They said, "You are a star, Lily. We love you." Lily felt proud and loved. She put her toys back in the bucket and went to play some more. +Lily and Ben like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to drive them on the floor and make noises. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep! + +One day, they find a big gray car in the garage. It is not their car. It is their dad's car. It has a chain on the back. They wonder what the chain is for. They want to play with the big gray car. + +They climb inside the car and pretend to drive. They turn the wheel and push the buttons. They see a key in the hole. They turn the key and the car makes a loud noise. Rumble, rumble, roar, roar! + +They get scared and want to stop the car. But they do not know how. The car starts to move. It goes out of the garage and onto the street. It drags the chain behind it. The chain hits the trash cans and the mailboxes. Bang, bang, crash, crash! + +Lily and Ben cry and scream. They want their mom and dad. They want to get out of the car. But they do not know how. The car goes faster and faster. It goes towards a big tree. Oh no! + +Their mom and dad hear the noise and run outside. They see the big gray car and the chain. They see Lily and Ben in the car. They are very worried and angry. They run after the car and try to stop it. They shout and wave. Stop, stop, help, help! + +Will they catch the car? Will they save Lily and Ben? Will they fix the trash cans and the mailboxes? Will they punish Lily and Ben? What will happen next? +Tom and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play in the garden. One day, they found a big tent in the shed. They wanted to play inside the tent. + +"Let's pretend we are camping in the woods," said Tom. + +"OK, but we have to be quiet. Mom and Dad are working in the house," said Lily. + +They took the tent to the garden and set it up. They brought some toys and snacks inside. They had fun playing and talking. + +But they were not quiet. They made a lot of noise. Mom and Dad heard them from the house. They were not happy. + +"Tom and Lily, come here right now!" Mom shouted. + +They came out of the tent. They saw Mom and Dad looking angry. + +"What are you doing with the tent? You did not ask us. You made a mess. You disturbed us. You were very naughty," Dad said. + +"We are sorry, Mom and Dad. We just wanted to play," Tom and Lily said. + +"Sorry is not enough. You have to learn to be good. We will punish you. You have to clean the shed and the garden. And you cannot play with the tent anymore. We will put it away," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They knew they did wrong. They wanted to be good. They wanted Mom and Dad to be kind. + +"Please, Mom and Dad, can we play with the tent again? We promise to be quiet and ask you first," Tom and Lily said. + +Mom and Dad looked at each other. They saw that Tom and Lily were sorry. They decided to give them another chance. + +"OK, you can play with the tent again. But only after you clean the shed and the garden. And you have to be quiet and respectful. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +"Yes, Mom. Thank you, Mom and Dad. You are very kind," Tom and Lily said. + +They hugged Mom and Dad. They cleaned the shed and the garden. They played with the tent again. They were quiet and good. Mom and Dad were happy. They all had a nice day. +Lily was a little girl who liked to go to the park with her mom. She loved to see the birds and the flowers and the pond. One day, she saw a big white bird with a long neck and a curved beak. It was a swan, and it was swimming in the water. + +"Mom, look at the swan!" Lily said. "It is so pretty and graceful. Can I touch it?" + +Mom shook her head. "No, Lily, you can't touch the swan. It might bite you or flap its wings. It is not a toy, it is a living thing. You have to be gentle and respectful with animals." + +Lily nodded, but she was curious. She wanted to see the swan up close. She waited until mom was talking to another mom on the bench. Then she sneaked to the edge of the pond and reached out her hand to the swan. + +The swan did not like that. It hissed and snapped at Lily's fingers. Lily screamed and pulled back her hand. It hurt and it was bleeding. Mom heard her cry and ran to her. She saw what happened and hugged Lily. + +"I'm sorry, mom, I'm sorry," Lily sobbed. "I just wanted to touch the swan. It was so pretty and graceful." + +Mom kissed her hand and wrapped it in a tissue. "I know, Lily, I know. But you have to listen to me when I tell you something. The swan was pretty and graceful, but it was also scared and angry. You scared it and made it angry when you tried to touch it. You have to be careful and kind with animals. They have feelings too, you know." + +Lily nodded. She learned her lesson. She looked at the pond and saw the swan swimming away. She felt sorry for the swan and for herself. She wished she could say sorry to the swan. + +Then she saw something that made her smile. There was another bird in the pond. It was smaller and rounder and had a short neck and a flat beak. It was a duck, and it was pink. It was the prettiest duck Lily had ever seen. + +"Mom, look at the duck!" Lily said. "It is so cute and funny. Can I feed it?" + +Mom smiled. She took out some bread crumbs from her bag and gave them to Lily. "Yes, Lily, you can feed the duck. But you have to do it gently and respectfully. You have to throw the bread crumbs into the water, not at the duck. And you have to keep a safe distance, not get too close. The duck might like you, but it might also be shy or nervous. You have to be friendly and polite with animals." + +Lily nodded. She did what mom said. She threw the bread crumbs into the water and watched the duck eat them. The duck quacked and wagged its tail. It seemed happy and grateful. Lily felt happy and grateful too. She thanked mom and the duck. + +She learned her lesson. She learned that animals are not toys, they are living things. She learned that animals have feelings, and they need to be treated with care and respect. She learned that animals can be pretty and graceful, or cute and funny, or both. She learned that animals can be friends, if you are nice to them. + +She learned that being nice is better than being curious. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside with their ball. But today, the sky is dark and angry. They hear a loud noise. It is thunder. Anna is scared. She runs to the house and cries. + +Ben follows her. He sees that she is sad. He wants to help her. He says, "Don't be scared, Anna. Thunder is just a sound. It can't hurt you. It is like a big drum in the sky. Sometimes it makes music. Sometimes it makes noise. But it is not bad. It is just thunder." + +Anna looks at him. She is still scared. She says, "But it is so loud. It makes me jump. It makes me want to hide. I don't like thunder. I don't want to play outside." + +Ben hugs her. He says, "I know, Anna. But you are brave. You can do anything. You can play outside. You can have fun. You can enjoy the rain. You just need to be strong. I will be with you. I will encourage you. I will protect you. We are twins. We are a team. We can face the thunder together." + +Anna smiles. She feels better. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. You are kind. You are smart. You encourage me. You make me happy. We are twins. We are a team. We can face the thunder together." + +They hold hands. They go outside. They play with their ball. They laugh. They sing. They dance. They don't mind the thunder. They don't mind the rain. They have fun. They are happy. They are twins. They are a team. They are brave. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be afraid of things that you don't understand. You can overcome your fears with the help of your family and friends. They will encourage you and support you. You are not alone. You are strong. You are brave. You can do anything. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bag of rice on a bench. Lily wants to borrow some rice. She thinks it is fun to make shapes with rice. + +She asks Ben, "Can we borrow some rice? We can put it back later." + +Ben says, "I don't know. Maybe it belongs to someone. Maybe they will be angry if we take it." + +Lily says, "No, they won't. They left it here. They don't need it. Come on, it will be fun." + +She takes some rice and puts it in her pocket. Ben follows her. They go to the sandbox and start to make rice castles and rice animals. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, they hear a loud voice. It is the owner of the rice. He is a man with a big hat and a big beard. He is very angry. He says, "Hey, you kids! What are you doing with my rice? That is my rice! I need it for my dinner! Give it back to me!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They drop the rice and run away. They say, "Sorry, sorry, we didn't know. We just wanted to play. We won't do it again." + +They run back to their moms. They are tired and hungry. They tell their moms what happened. Their moms are not happy. They say, "You should not borrow things without asking. That is not nice. That is stealing. You should say sorry to the man and give him back his rice." + +Lily and Ben feel bad. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We didn't mean to steal. We just wanted to play. We will say sorry to the man and give him back his rice." + +They go back to the park with their moms. They find the man with the big hat and the big beard. They say, "We are sorry, sir. We borrowed your rice without asking. We didn't know it was yours. We thought it was fun to play with. Here is your rice. Please don't be angry." + +The man looks at them. He is still angry, but he is also kind. He says, "Well, thank you for giving me back my rice. I guess you didn't mean any harm. But you should not take things that are not yours. That is not polite. That is not fair. Next time, you should ask first. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, sir. We understand. We are sorry. We won't do it again." + +The man smiles. He says, "Okay, then. I forgive you. But you must be hungry after playing so much. How about I share some of my rice with you? I have enough for everyone. Do you like rice?" + +Lily and Ben smile. They say, "Yes, sir. We like rice. Thank you for sharing. You are very nice." + +They sit down with the man and their moms. They eat some rice and talk. They become friends. They learn that the man is a farmer and he grows rice. He tells them stories about his farm and his animals. They tell him stories about their school and their toys. They have a good time. + +They learn that borrowing is not good, but sharing is good. They learn that playing is fun, but asking is better. They learn that rice is tasty, but friendship is sweeter. +Sam and Jen were walking on the road with their dog Max. They wanted to go to the park and play. But the sky was gloomy and dark. It looked like it was going to rain soon. + +"Can we hurry up?" Jen asked. "I don't want to get wet." + +"Me neither," Sam said. "But Max is tired. He needs to rest." + +They saw a big tree by the road. It had many leaves and branches. It looked like a good place to rest. + +"Let's go under the tree," Sam said. "We can wait there until the rain stops." + +They ran to the tree and sat down. Max lay down next to them and wagged his tail. He was happy to rest. + +They heard a loud thunder. They saw a flash of lightning. They felt the raindrops falling on their heads. + +"Don't be scared," Sam said. "We are safe under the tree." + +"I'm not scared," Jen said. "But I'm bored. Can we play a game?" + +"Sure," Sam said. "What game do you want to play?" + +They thought of a game they could play with Max. They decided to play fetch. They found a stick and threw it for Max to catch. Max ran after the stick and brought it back. He barked and licked their faces. He was having fun. + +They played fetch until the rain stopped. They saw the sun come out and make a rainbow. They smiled and got up. + +"Let's go to the park now," Jen said. + +"OK," Sam said. "But first, let's thank the tree for keeping us dry." + +They hugged the tree and said thank you. Then they walked on the road with their dog Max. They were happy and ready to play. +Lily liked to sort things. She sorted her toys by color, shape and size. She sorted her books by how big they were. She sorted her clothes by how soft they felt. She liked to make neat piles and rows of things. + +One day, she found a box of perfume in her mom's closet. She opened the box and saw many small bottles with different colors and labels. She smelled them and some made her nose tickle, some made her smile and some made her frown. She decided to sort them by how they smelled. + +She took the bottles out of the box and put them on the floor. She sniffed each one and put it in a pile. She made a pile for sweet smells, a pile for sour smells, a pile for spicy smells and a pile for ordinary smells. The ordinary smells were the ones that did not make her feel anything. She thought they were boring. + +She was very proud of her sorting. She called her mom to show her. Her mom came and saw the mess on the floor. She was not happy. She said, "Lily, what have you done? These are my perfumes. They are not toys. You should not touch them without asking me. Some of them are very expensive and special. You have to put them back in the box right now." + +Lily felt sad. She did not know that the perfumes were not toys. She did not know that some of them were expensive and special. She thought they were all ordinary. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to sort them by how they smelled. I like sorting things. It is fun." + +Her mom sighed. She said, "I know, Lily. Sorting things is fun. But you have to be careful with other people's things. Some things are not meant to be sorted. They are meant to be enjoyed as they are. Here, let me help you put them back in the box. And then we can sort something else together. How about we sort your stickers by how shiny they are?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Okay, mom. I like stickers. They are shiny and pretty. And they are mine. I can sort them however I want." + +Her mom smiled. She said, "That's right, Lily. You can sort them however you want. And I will sort them with you. Because I love you." + +They hugged and then they sorted the stickers by how shiny they were. They had fun and they forgot about the perfume. +Sara and Tom were playing with their ball in the garden. They liked to throw the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed and the ball bounced away. They ran after it and laughed. + +One time, the ball flew too high and landed on the roof of the house. Sara and Tom looked up and saw it stuck on the tiles. They could not reach it. They felt sad and angry. + +"Who threw the ball so hard?" Sara asked. + +"It was you!" Tom said. + +"No, it was you!" Sara said. + +They started to shout and blame each other. They did not want to play anymore. + +Grandma came out of the house and saw them. She was elderly and kind. She had white hair and glasses. She asked them what was wrong. + +"Sara and Tom pointed at the roof and the ball. They told Grandma what happened. They said it was the other's fault. + +Grandma smiled and said, "Don't worry, I can help you get the ball. But first, you have to forgive each other. Do you know what forgive means?" + +Sara and Tom shook their heads. + +Grandma said, "Forgive means to say sorry and to stop being angry. Forgive means to be friends again. Can you forgive each other?" + +Sara and Tom looked at each other. They remembered how much fun they had playing with the ball. They felt sorry for shouting and blaming. They nodded and said, "Sorry, I forgive you." + +They hugged and smiled. Grandma said, "That's good. Now, let's get the ball. I have a ladder in the garage. Come with me." + +Sara and Tom followed Grandma to the garage. They helped her carry the ladder to the house. They watched as Grandma climbed the ladder and reached the roof. She picked up the ball and threw it down to them. They caught it and cheered. + +"Thank you, Grandma!" Sara and Tom said. + +"You're welcome, my dears. Now, go and play nicely. And be careful with the ball." Grandma said. + +Sara and Tom said, "We will, Grandma. We love you." + +They ran back to the garden and played with the ball. They threw it gently and caught it. They did not miss and the ball did not bounce away. They were happy and grateful. They learned to forgive. +Lila was a little girl who liked to move a lot. She liked to run, jump, dance and play. She had a big chamber in her house where she could move as much as she wanted. It had toys, books, a bed and a window. + +One day, Lila's mom told her to clean her chamber. She said it was too messy and dirty. Lila did not like to clean. She liked to move. She said no to her mom and ran to her chamber. She closed the door and moved some more. + +But then, Lila heard a loud noise. She looked out the window and saw a big truck. The truck had a long arm and a big claw. It was moving the trash from the street. Lila saw the truck move closer and closer to her house. She saw the claw move up and down and grab things. + +Lila was scared. She thought the truck would move her chamber and her toys. She did not want that. She wanted to keep her chamber and her toys. She opened the door and ran to her mom. She said sorry to her mom and asked for help. She said she would clean her chamber. + +Lila's mom hugged her and said it was okay. She said the truck would not move her chamber or her toys. She said it was only moving the trash. She said she was proud of Lila for wanting to clean her chamber. She said they would do it together. + +Lila and her mom went to her chamber and cleaned it. They moved the toys to the shelves, the books to the box, the bed to the corner and the window to the sun. They made the chamber clean and tidy. Lila was happy. She liked her chamber. She liked to move. She liked to clean. She liked her mom. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a little bird on the ground. It had a hurt wing and could not fly. + +"Look, a bird!" Lily said. "It needs help. Let's rescue it." + +"OK," Ben said. "But how?" + +They picked up the bird gently and put it in a box. They found some grass and leaves to make it warm. They gave it some water and bread. + +"Hello, bird," Lily said. "We are your friends. Don't be scared." + +The bird looked at them with big eyes. It made a soft sound. + +"Maybe it likes us," Ben said. "Can we keep it?" + +Lily nodded. She was happy. She wanted to have a pet. + +They took the box home. They showed it to their mom. + +"Mom, look what we found!" Lily said. "A bird! We rescued it. Can we keep it?" + +Mom looked at the box. She saw the bird. She frowned. + +"Oh, no," she said. "This is not a good idea. This bird is not a pet. It is a wild bird. It belongs to the sky. It is not happy in a box. It needs a vet. And it might have germs. You have to let it go." + +Lily and Ben felt sad. They did not want to let the bird go. They liked the bird. They thought they were helping it. + +"But mom, we love it," Lily said. "It is warm and soft. It makes sounds. It is our friend." + +Mom shook her head. She took the box from them. She said they had to wash their hands. She said she would take the bird to the vet. + +Lily and Ben cried. They did not understand. They wanted to keep the bird. They felt like they lost their friend. + +The end. +Sara and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big red truck. It had many boxes on it. Sara and Tom wanted to see what was in the boxes. + +They ran to the truck and climbed on it. They opened one box. It had many bottles in it. The bottles had pictures of peppers on them. Sara and Tom were curious. They opened one bottle and smelled it. + +"Wow, this is spicy!" Sara said. "It makes my nose burn." + +"Let me try," Tom said. He took the bottle and drank some of it. He made a funny face and spat it out. "Yuck, this is too spicy! It makes my mouth hurt." + +Sara and Tom felt sick. They wanted to go home. They jumped off the truck and ran to the park gate. But they did not see the big black dog. The dog was angry. It barked and chased them. + +"Help, help!" Sara and Tom cried. They were scared. They tried to run faster, but the dog was faster. It caught up with them and bit them. + +"Ow, ow!" Sara and Tom screamed. They felt more pain. They hugged each other and cried. They wished someone would help them. But no one came. The dog kept biting them until they stopped moving. The dog had a bad head. It did not like spicy food. It did not like children. It did not like anyone. It was a bad dog. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they tease each other. One day, they see a big package in the living room. It has a bow and a tag that says "To Lily and Ben, from Grandma and Grandpa". + +Lily and Ben are very excited. They want to open the package and see what is inside. But Mom says they have to wait until after dinner. Lily and Ben are not happy. They want to open the package now. + +Lily has an idea. She whispers to Ben, "Let's tease Mom. Let's pretend we opened the package and we don't like what is inside. Maybe she will let us open it for real." + +Ben thinks this is a good idea. He nods and smiles. They go to the living room and sit next to the package. They make sad and angry faces. They say loud things like, "This package is hard. It hurts to touch it." And, "This package is boring. It has nothing fun inside." And, "This package is ugly. It has a bad color and a bad bow." + +Mom hears them and comes to the living room. She sees them sitting next to the package and making faces and saying things. She is not fooled. She knows they are teasing her. She says, "Lily and Ben, stop teasing me. You know you are not supposed to open the package until after dinner. And you know Grandma and Grandpa always send you nice things. You should be grateful and respectful." + +Lily and Ben feel ashamed. They know Mom is right. They say sorry to Mom. They hug her and say they love her. They say they love Grandma and Grandpa too. They say they will wait until after dinner to open the package. They say they are sure they will like what is inside. + +Mom smiles and hugs them back. She says she loves them too. She says she is proud of them for being honest and polite. She says they can help her set the table for dinner. She says they can open the package after they eat and clean up. She says she is curious to see what is inside too. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They help Mom set the table. They eat and clean up. They open the package together. They see two beautiful books, one for each of them. They are books with stories and pictures and words they can read. They are books from Grandma and Grandpa. They are books they love. + +Lily and Ben hug Mom and thank her. They hug the books and thank Grandma and Grandpa. They sit on the couch and read the books together. They do not tease each other. They share and help each other. They have fun and learn new things. They are happy. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toy boats. They had a big tub of water in the yard, and they made a port with some rocks and sticks. They put their boats in the water and pretended they were sailors. + +One day, a new boat came to the port. It was very long and had a big sail. Ben and Lily wanted to see it, but they did not know who it belonged to. They waited for someone to come out of the boat, but no one did. + +They decided to talk to the boat. They said hello and asked what its name was. They waited for an answer, but the boat did not talk back. They tried again, but the boat was still quiet. + +They wondered if the boat was shy or sad. They wanted to be friends with it. They told the boat their names and said they liked its sail. They said they had some cookies and juice they could share. They asked the boat if it wanted to play with them. + +They waited for a long time, but the boat did not say anything. They felt sad and confused. They did not understand why the boat did not talk to them. + +Then, they heard a voice from behind the boat. It was a man with a hat and a beard. He said he was the owner of the boat, and he had been sleeping inside. He said he was sorry he did not hear them, and he thanked them for being nice to his boat. He said his boat's name was Star, and he was happy to meet them. + +Ben and Lily smiled and said hello. They asked him if he was a sailor, and he said he was. He said he had traveled to many places with his boat, and he had many stories to tell. He asked them if they wanted to hear some, and they said yes. + +They climbed on the boat with him, and he gave them some cookies and juice. He told them about the sea and the sky and the animals and the people he had seen. He showed them his map and his compass and his telescope. He made them laugh and wonder and dream. + +Ben and Lily liked the man and his boat. They decided they were not shy or sad, but friendly and fun. They talked and played and learned until the sun went down. They said goodbye and thank you, and they promised to come back soon. They ran back to their port, happy and excited. They had made new friends, and they had a new story to tell. +Lily was a big girl who liked to help her mom. One day, mom asked Lily to bring a letter to the mailbox. Lily was happy to do it. She put on her shoes and coat and took the letter from mom. + +Lily stepped outside and saw the sun and the birds. She smiled and walked to the mailbox. She saw a big dog on the way. The dog was barking and running. Lily was scared of the dog. She wanted to run away. + +But mom had told Lily to be calm when she saw a dog. Lily remembered mom's words. She stopped and stood still. She did not look at the dog. She held the letter tight. The dog came closer and sniffed Lily. Lily did not move. The dog got bored and ran away. + +Lily was brave and calm. She walked to the mailbox and put the letter inside. She was proud of herself. She went back to mom and told her what happened. Mom hugged Lily and said she was a good girl. Lily was happy. She had helped mom and faced the dog. She had done a big thing. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play outside. But today it is raining. The sky is gray and the water falls from the clouds. Tom and Sue are sad. They do not want to stay inside. + +"Let's go to the barn," Tom says. "We can see the animals there." + +"OK," Sue says. "But we need our boots and coats. The ground is wet and muddy." + +They put on their boots and coats and run to the barn. They see the cows, the pigs, the chickens and the sheep. They say hello to them and pet them. They are warm and furry. + +But then they hear a small sound. It is coming from a corner of the barn. They go to see what it is. They find a box with a hole in it. Inside the box, there is a kitten. It is black and white and has blue eyes. It is wet and cold. It meows softly. + +"Look, a kitten!" Sue says. "It is so cute. Can we keep it?" + +"I don't know," Tom says. "Maybe we should ask the farmer. He owns the barn and the animals." + +They pick up the kitten and wrap it in a towel. They hold it close to their chests. The kitten purrs and licks their lips. They smile and giggle. + +They go to find the farmer. They hope he will let them keep the kitten. They think it is the best thing that happened on a rainy day. +Anna and Ben were brother and sister. They liked to play in the garden. One day, they found a huge egg in the grass. It was bigger than their heads. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben said. "What is it?" + +"I don't know," Anna said. "Maybe it's a dinosaur egg. Maybe a dinosaur will come out." + +They decided to take the egg to their room. They lay it on their bed and covered it with a blanket. They waited and waited for the egg to crack. + +The next morning, they heard a loud noise. They ran to their room and saw the egg was broken. A baby dragon was laying on their bed. It had green scales, yellow eyes, and a long tail. It looked at them and made a soft sound. + +"Hello, little dragon," Anna said. "You are so cute. Do you want to be our friend?" + +The dragon nodded and licked her face. Ben smiled and petted its head. + +"Wow, you are amazing," Ben said. "What should we name you?" + +Anna thought for a moment. Then she said, "How about Spike? Because you have spikes on your back." + +Spike liked his name. He wagged his tail and snuggled with them. Anna and Ben were happy. They had a new friend. A huge, wonderful friend. +Tim liked to play with water. He had a big tub in the garden where he filled it with water from the hose. He had many toys that he put in the water. He had boats, ducks, fish and frogs. He liked to make them swim and splash. + +One day, he saw a hole in the tub. It was a drain. The water went out of the tub through the drain. Tim was sad. He wanted more water in the tub. He turned on the hose and put it in the tub. He hoped the water would increase and fill the tub again. + +But the water did not increase. It went out of the tub faster than it came in. The drain was too big. Tim did not know what to do. He looked around for something to stop the drain. He saw a ball. It was an ordinary ball. It was red and round. He thought it might fit in the hole. + +He took the ball and pushed it into the drain. It was a tight fit. The water stopped going out of the tub. The tub started to fill up again. Tim was happy. He turned off the hose and played with his toys. He had more water than before. He thanked the ball for saving the day. He said it was not an ordinary ball. It was a special ball. He gave it a hug and a kiss. He put it in the tub with his other toys. They all had fun. +Tom is a bee. He lives in a hive with many other bees. They work hard to make honey and help the flowers. Tom likes his job, but he also likes to have fun. + +One day, Tom sees a big truck near the hive. The truck has many boxes with pictures of food on them. Tom is curious. He flies closer to the truck and sees a window. Inside the window, there is a man. The man talks to a box and gets food from another window. + +Tom thinks this is amazing. He wants to try it too. He flies to the box and says "buzz buzz buzz". He hopes the man will understand him and give him some food. He waits for a long time, but nothing happens. + +Tom is sad. He thinks the man does not like bees. He flies away from the truck and back to the hive. He tells his friends what he saw and what he tried to do. They laugh at him and say he is silly. They say bees do not order food from trucks. They say bees make their own food from flowers. + +Tom feels bad. He wishes he could order food from trucks like the man. He thinks the man is lucky. He does not have to work hard to get food. He can just talk to a box and get what he wants. + +But then, Tom sees something else. He sees a bear. The bear is big and hungry. The bear smells the honey in the hive. The bear runs to the hive and tries to break it. The bees are scared. They fly out of the hive and sting the bear. The bear roars and runs away. + +Tom is happy. He is glad he is a bee. He is glad he lives in a hive with his friends. He is glad he makes honey and helps the flowers. He thinks he is lucky. He does not have to worry about bears. He can just buzz and be happy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and make noise. One day, they find a big red box in the yard. They wonder what is inside. + +They open the box and see a lot of shiny things. They see a ball, a car, a doll, a drum, and a phone. They are happy and want to try them all. + +Lily picks up the phone and says, "Hello, hello, who is there?" She hears a voice on the other end. It is her grandma. She says, "Hi, Lily, I miss you. I send you this box with toys. Do you like them?" + +Lily says, "Yes, grandma, I like them very much. Thank you. I love you." She gives the phone to Tom and says, "Talk to grandma. She send us the toys." + +Tom takes the phone and says, "Hello, grandma, thank you for the toys. They are fun. I love you." He hears grandma say, "You're welcome, Tom. I love you too. Have fun with Lily and the toys." + +Lily and Tom smile and hug. They are happy and grateful. They play with the toys and make noise. They share the ball, the car, the doll, and the drum. They call grandma again and say, "Thank you, thank you, thank you." Grandma says, "You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome." She is happy too. She hears their noise and laughs. +Anna liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to learn how to cook and make yummy food. One day, her mom gave her a radish to cut. A radish is a red and white vegetable that is crunchy and spicy. + +Anna took a big knife and tried to cut the radish. But the knife was too sharp and the radish was too hard. She pushed too hard and the knife slipped. She cut her finger and it hurt a lot. She cried and dropped the knife and the radish. + +Her mom heard her cry and ran to her. She saw the blood and the mess and hugged Anna. She said, "Oh, Anna, I'm sorry. You should not use a big knife to cut a radish. A big knife is for grown-ups. A radish is delicate and needs a small knife and a gentle hand. Let me clean your wound and put a band-aid on it. Then I will show you how to cut a radish safely and carefully." + +Anna felt better and said sorry to her mom. She said, "I wanted to help you, mom. I wanted to be like you. But I was not careful and I hurt myself and the radish. I will listen to you next time and use a small knife and a gentle hand." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I love you, Anna. You are a good helper and a good learner. But you also need to be patient and cautious. Cutting a radish is not easy. It takes skill and practice. You will learn how to do it when you are older and stronger. For now, you can help me with other things, like washing the dishes or stirring the soup. And you can always ask me if you are not sure how to do something." + +Anna nodded and said, "I love you, mom. Thank you for teaching me and taking care of me. I will help you with other things and ask you if I am not sure. And I will wait until I am older and stronger to cut a radish." + +The moral of the story is: Be careful when using sharp tools and ask for help when you need it. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big hill with soil and flowers. They want to race to the top. + +"Let's race to the top of the hill!" Anna says. "The one who gets there first is the winner!" + +"OK, let's go!" Ben says. They start to run up the hill. They are fast and happy. + +But the hill is steep and slippery. The soil is loose and wet. Anna and Ben do not see the rocks and roots. They trip and fall. They hurt their knees and elbows. They cry and bleed. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Anna says. "This is not fun! This is bad!" + +"I know, I know!" Ben says. "Let's go back! Let's find mom and dad!" + +They get up and walk down the hill. They are slow and sad. They do not look at the colorful flowers. They do not care who is the winner. They just want to go home. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They like to swing and slide and run. Sara has a lovely dress with flowers on it. Ben has a belt with a big buckle. + +"Look at my belt!" Ben says to Sara. "It is shiny and makes a noise when I move." + +Sara looks at Ben's belt. She thinks it is pretty. She wants to try it on. + +"Can I take your belt for a bit?" Sara asks Ben. + +Ben shakes his head. "No, it is mine. You have your own dress." + +Sara feels sad. She really likes Ben's belt. She thinks Ben is not nice. + +She waits until Ben is busy on the slide. Then she runs to his bag and takes his belt. She puts it on her waist and smiles. + +"Ha ha, now I have the belt!" Sara says. + +Ben sees Sara with his belt. He feels angry. He runs to Sara and tries to take it back. + +"Give me my belt!" Ben says. "You are a thief!" + +Sara and Ben pull and tug on the belt. They shout and cry. The belt snaps and breaks. + +They both stop and look at the broken belt. They feel sorry. They have ruined Ben's belt and their friendship. + +They say sorry to each other and hug. They decide to share their things and play nicely. They go to Ben's mom and show her the belt. She is not happy, but she is glad they are friends again. She gives them a snack and a band-aid. She tells them to be careful with their things and with each other. They nod and smile. They have learned a lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly around and play with his bird friends. One day, Tweety saw a feather on the ground. He thought it looked pretty, so he picked it up and carried it with him. + +As Tweety flew around with his feather, he started to get bored. He realized that playing with his friends was much more fun than just carrying a feather. Tweety decided to go find his friends and play with them instead. + +Tweety learned that sometimes things that seem interesting at first can become boring after a while. It's important to spend time with the people (or birds!) you love and have fun with them. So please, always remember to have fun with your friends and loved ones. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing in the park. She saw a butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. Then, she saw a boy with a red ball. She went to him and said, "Hi, can I play with you?" + +The boy said, "Sure, you can play with me." They played together and had fun. Suddenly, Lily fell down and hurt her chest. She started crying. + +The boy said, "Don't cry, I will poke your chest and make it better." Lily felt grateful and said, "Thank you, you are a good friend." They continued playing and had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play. While she was playing, she saw a little bird that was hurt. She wanted to help the bird, so she went to find her mom. + +When she found her mom, she said, "Mommy, there is a little bird that is hurt. We need to save it!" Her mom said, "Okay, let's go get a lawyer. They know how to help animals." + +So they went to find a lawyer. When they found one, the lawyer said, "I am mighty and I can help the bird." The lawyer took the bird and made it all better. + +Lily learned that it is important to help animals and that lawyers can be mighty helpers too. She was happy that she could save the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red loved to speed around the neighborhood and feel the wind in his face. One day, Red was driving when he heard a song on the radio that he really liked. The radio was playing loud and Red was singing along. + +Suddenly, Red saw a big truck coming towards him. Red got scared and started to drive really fast. But then, Red remembered to stay calm and think. Red slowed down and moved to the side of the road. The truck drove past and Red was safe. + +From that day on, Red always remembered to stay calm when he was driving. And he still loved to speed around, but he made sure to listen to the radio at a reasonable volume. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy was eating a yummy cookie when he felt something hard in his mouth. It was his tooth! He felt scared and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy's mommy noticed he was upset and asked him what was wrong. Timmy replied, "My tooth hurts!" His mommy comforted him and said, "Don't worry, we'll go to the dentist tomorrow." + +The next day, Timmy went to the dentist. The dentist warned him that it might hurt a little bit, but he was very gentle. In the end, Timmy was happy because his tooth didn't hurt anymore and he felt comfortable again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, he found a big nail on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a nail!" Timmy exclaimed. + +"Oh, be careful with that nail, Timmy. It's sharp and could hurt you," his mom warned. + +Timmy nodded and put the nail down. He went back to playing with his toys, but he couldn't stop thinking about the incredible nail. He wanted to poke it into something, but he didn't know what. + +Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He ran to his mom and said, "Mommy, can I poke the nail into this piece of wood?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Sure, Timmy. Just be careful." + +Timmy was so excited. He picked up the nail and poked it into the wood. It was incredible! He had never done anything like that before. Timmy was so happy and proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who loved to play in the garden. One day, she saw a big, long cord on the ground. The bunny wanted to move the cord, but it was too heavy. She felt helpless. + +Suddenly, a kind bird flew down and asked if she needed help. The bunny was so happy! The bird picked up the cord and moved it away. The bunny thanked the bird and they became friends. + +From that day on, the bunny and the bird played together in the garden. They ran and hopped and had so much fun. And whenever the bunny saw something she couldn't move, she knew her friend would be there to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing with her toys when her mom called her for lunch. Lily went to the table and sat down. Her mom put a plate of yummy food in front of her. + +Lily's mom said, "Eat your food, Lily. It's important to have a healthy lunch." + +Lily replied, "I want to play more. Can I eat later?" + +"No, Lily. Eating now is important," said her mom. + +Lily sighed and started eating her lunch. She finished quickly so she could go back to playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family. One day, they went on a long trip to visit her grandma. Lily sat on a cushion in the car and watched the trees go by. + +But then, they got lost on the way. Lily felt confused and didn't know where they were. Her mom and dad tried to figure it out, but they couldn't. + +Finally, they stopped at a gas station and asked for directions. They found their way to grandma's house and had a big hug. Lily was happy they made it, even though they got confused on the way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went to watch a parade. Lily saw many colorful floats and happy people waving. She was so excited! + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Lily's mommy took out an umbrella, but Lily didn't have one. She started to get wet and sad. Then, her mommy said, "Let's splash in the puddles!" Lily's face lit up and she started to jump and splash in the water. + +After the parade, they went to a store to buy a new umbrella. Lily saw a rubber band and asked her mommy what it was for. Her mommy explained that it was flexible and could stretch. Lily thought it was cool and started to play with it, stretching it as far as she could. Her mommy smiled and said, "You're so strong and flexible, just like the rubber band!" +Once upon a time, there was a bird who wanted to fly high in the sky. The bird was very brave and tried to fly higher and higher every day. One day, the bird saw a big pot on the ground. The pot was cooking something yummy. The bird flew down to see what was inside the pot. + +Suddenly, the bird fell into the pot and couldn't fly out. The pot was too hot and the bird couldn't fly anymore. The bird tried to fly out, but it was too late. The bird cooked in the pot and couldn't fly anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind witch who lived in a big castle. She loved to sing and dance every day. She was always polite to everyone she met, and everyone loved her. + +One day, a mean witch came to the castle. She didn't like the kind witch and wanted to take over her castle. The kind witch tried to be polite to the mean witch, but the mean witch just laughed and laughed. + +The mean witch cast a spell on the kind witch and she couldn't sing anymore. The kind witch was very sad and didn't know what to do. The mean witch took over the castle and the kind witch had to leave. + +From that day on, the kind witch never sang again. She lived alone in the forest and was very lonely. The mean witch ruled the castle and everyone was afraid of her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She lived in an ordinary house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily went outside to play in the garden. She saw a big bug and it made her tremble with fear. But then she saw a pretty butterfly and it made her happy again. + +Lily decided to help her mom in the garden. They planted some flowers and vegetables. Lily loved to water the plants and watch them grow. Suddenly, the ground started to tremble. It was an earthquake! Lily and her mom quickly ran inside the house to be safe. + +After the earthquake was over, Lily and her mom went back outside to check on the garden. Luckily, everything was okay. The flowers and vegetables were still growing strong. Lily felt proud of herself for helping her mom in the garden. She knew that even though scary things can happen, she can always find happiness in her garden. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wild jungle. The jungle was full of colorful animals like lions, tigers, and monkeys. One day, a little girl named Lily went on a walk in the jungle. She saw all the wild animals and thought they were so cool. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a parrot with colorful feathers. She asked the parrot, "What's your name?" The parrot replied, "My name is Polly!" Lily was so happy to meet Polly the parrot. She continued on her walk and saw a big, orange tiger. She asked the tiger, "What's your name?" The tiger replied, "My name is Tony!" + +Lily had so much fun meeting all the wild animals and learning their names. She couldn't wait to come back and visit them again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, Lily found a big green bush to hide behind. She giggled as her friends searched for her. + +After playing, Lily's mom made her favorite soup for lunch. It was a yummy tomato soup with green peas. Lily loved the green peas the most and ate them all up. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went for a walk in the park. They saw a green frog hiding in the grass. Lily was so excited to see the frog and wanted to take it home as a pet. But her mom said the frog was happy in the park and they should leave it there. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat dessert, especially chocolate cake. One day, her mom made a very important announcement. + +"Tomorrow, we are going to visit grandma and grandpa. It's very important that we go and talk to them," said Lily's mom. + +Lily was very excited to see her grandparents and eat dessert with them. The next day, they arrived at their grandparents' house and Lily ran to give them a big hug. + +After dinner, they all sat down to talk. Lily's grandpa told her funny stories about when he was a little boy. Lily loved listening to him talk and laughed at all of his jokes. + +Finally, it was time for dessert. Lily's grandma brought out a big chocolate cake, just for her. Lily was so happy and took a big bite. She looked up at her grandparents and said, "I love you guys. This is the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a smart dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a big box and wondered what was inside. + +Lily asked, "Max, do you want to see what's inside the box?" + +Max barked and wagged his tail. Lily opened the box and revealed a surprise. It was a little kitten! + +Lily said, "What should we name her?" + +Max barked, "Kitty!" + +Lily laughed and said, "That's a great name, Max. You're so smart!" + +From that day on, Lily, Max, and Kitty had many fun adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bunny named Benny. Benny had a big nose that he liked to wiggle. One day, Benny was hopping in the forest when he met a friendly squirrel named Sammy. + +"Hello, Benny! You have a very attractive nose," said Sammy. + +"Thank you, Sammy! I like to wiggle it," replied Benny. + +Sammy looked confused and asked, "Why do you wiggle your nose?" + +Benny explained, "I wiggle my nose to number how many carrots I can eat. It helps me count!" + +Sammy was impressed and said, "Wow, Benny! You are very smart!" + +Benny smiled and hopped away, wiggling his nose happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and make noise. She would sing and dance all around her house. Her parents loved her very much, but sometimes they got tired of all the noise. + +One day, Lily's parents told her that she needed to be quieter. They explained that too much noise can make people upset. Lily didn't understand at first, but then her parents showed her how easy it was to make someone happy with just a smile. + +From then on, Lily tried to make less noise and be more kind to others. She noticed that when she was quiet, her parents were happier and more patient with her. Lily learned that sometimes, decreasing the noise can increase the happiness in a room. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown dog. He lived in a hotel with his family. One day, the dog's owner asked him to deliver a letter to her friend. The dog was so happy to help! He ran as fast as he could to deliver the letter. When he got to the friend's house, the friend gave the dog a treat for being such a good helper. From that day on, the dog loved to deliver letters and packages to people in his town. And everyone in town loved the big brown dog who helped them all. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to his class every day. One day, Timmy's friend asked him to bring his toy car to class. Timmy was happy to bring his toy car to class. + +When Timmy got to class, he showed his toy car to his friend. His friend was happy to see the small car. Timmy's teacher saw the toy car and said, "That's a nice toy car, Timmy. You can play with it during break time." + +Timmy was happy to hear that. During break time, Timmy and his friend played with the toy car. They had so much fun! When class was over, Timmy brought his toy car back home. He was excited to bring it to class again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Bubba. Bubba loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Bubba and his friends were playing ball when Bubba's friend, Sammy, said, "Hey, Bubba, can I borrow your ball?" + +Bubba said, "Sure, you can borrow it. Just make sure to give it back to me later." + +Sammy said, "Thanks, Bubba. I'll give it back after I play with it for a little while." + +Later that day, Bubba and his friends went to the club in the forest. It was a dark club, but they had a lot of fun dancing and singing. Suddenly, Bubba remembered his ball and said, "Oh no! I forgot my ball at Sammy's house." + +Bubba's friend, Lucy, said, "Don't worry, Bubba. We'll go get it tomorrow." + +The next day, Bubba and Lucy went to Sammy's house to get the ball. Sammy gave it back to Bubba and said, "Thanks for letting me borrow it, Bubba. I had a lot of fun playing with it." Bubba smiled and said, "No problem, Sammy. That's what friends are for." +Once upon a time, there was a little duck who loved to play in the pond. One day, the duck found a shiny gold coin in the water. The duck was so happy and wanted to show all of his friends. + +But then, the duck thought about it and realized that he should not be greedy. He knew that the gold coin was not his and belonged to someone else. So, he decided to remain honest and leave the gold coin where he found it. + +The little duck felt proud of himself for doing the right thing. He knew that it was better to be honest and have a clear conscience than to keep something that did not belong to him. And even though he did not have the gold coin, he was still happy because he knew he had done the right thing. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweet. Tweet had a unique feather that was different from all the other birdies. It was zigzag and colorful! One day, Tweet wanted to go on an adventure and see the world. So, Tweet flew far, far away from home. + +Tweet saw many things on the adventure. There were tall trees, big mountains, and a river with fishies. But after a while, Tweet started to feel lonely and missed home. So, Tweet decided to return back to the nest. It was a long journey, but Tweet was happy to be going back home. When Tweet finally arrived, all the other birdies were so happy to see the unique zigzag feather. They had missed Tweet so much! From that day on, Tweet knew that even though adventures were fun, there was no place like home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander in the park and see the pretty flowers. One day, she found a shiny pipe on the ground. She picked it up and looked at it. + +Suddenly, a man appeared and asked, "Can I help you, little girl?" Lily said, "Yes, please! What is this pipe for?" The man explained that it was used for smoking, but it was not a helpful thing to do. + +Lily thanked the man and continued to wander in the park, feeling happy that she had learned something new. She decided to put the pipe in the trash so nobody would get hurt. From that day on, she made sure to always keep the park clean and safe for everyone to enjoy. +One day, Timmy and his mom were playing outside when they felt the ground shake. "What's happening?" Timmy asked. "It's an earthquake," his mom said. "We need to be safe." + +Timmy was scared, but his mom held his hand and they went inside. "How can we solve this?" Timmy asked. "We need to wait until it's over," his mom said. "Then we can make sure everything is okay." + +After the earthquake stopped, Timmy and his mom went outside to see if there was any damage. They saw an orange tree had fallen over, but everything else was okay. "We're lucky," Timmy said. "We solved the problem." His mom smiled and gave him a hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going to a party with her friends. When they got there, they saw that there was only one seat left. Lily's friends wanted her to sit on the ground, but a thoughtful boy named Tim offered her his seat. + +While they were playing games, Lily noticed that Tim was feeling left out. She asked her friends if they could include him, but they ignored her. Lily felt sad that her friends didn't want to be nice to Tim. + +Later, when it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to her friends and gave Tim a big hug. She told him that she had a fun time with him and that he was a good friend. Tim felt happy and thanked Lily for being thoughtful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but one day, she heard a loud sound. It was the thunder! Lily was scared and ran inside her house. + +“Mommy, what’s that loud noise?†Lily asked. + +“It’s just the thunder, honey. Don’t worry, it will stop soon,†her mommy replied. + +Lily felt better, but then she heard a knock on the door. It was her neighbor, Mr. Smith. + +“Hello, Lily. Can you come over and play with me?†Mr. Smith asked. + +Lily didn’t want to be rude, but she was still scared of the thunder. She thought for a moment and then said, “I’m sorry, Mr. Smith. I can’t come over right now. I’m scared of the thunder. Maybe we can play later when it stops?†+ +Mr. Smith understood and said, “Of course, Lily. Stay safe inside.†+ +After a while, the thunder stopped and Lily went outside to play with Mr. Smith. She was happy she didn’t have to be rude and she was no longer scared of the thunder. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat steak with her family. One day, they went to a fancy restaurant with modern decorations. Lily was so excited to try the steak there. + +When they sat down, Lily's mom told her to be patient because the steak takes a long time to cook. Lily said, "I can't wait that long!" But her mom said, "You have to be patient, or we'll have to quit and go home." + +Finally, the steak arrived, and Lily took a big bite. It was so delicious! She said, "This is the best steak ever!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad we didn't quit and go home." Lily nodded and said, "Me too, Mommy." From that day on, Lily learned that good things come to those who wait. +Once upon a time, there was a mule named Jack. Jack was very boring and didn't like to play with the other animals. One day, Jack's friend Sally the cow came to visit and asked if Jack wanted to bake some cookies. Jack had never baked before, but he wanted to try. + +Sally and Jack went to the kitchen and got all the ingredients they needed. They mixed the dough and put it in the oven to bake. While they waited, Jack started to feel excited. He had never made something before and he couldn't wait to see how the cookies would turn out. + +After a little while, the cookies were ready! Jack and Sally took them out of the oven and let them cool. They were delicious! Jack was so happy that he tried something new and made something yummy. From that day on, Jack wasn't so boring anymore. He realized that trying new things can be fun and exciting. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the grass. One day, he saw a cricket jumping around. Timmy thought it was interesting to watch the cricket move. Suddenly, the weather started to change and it began to rain. Timmy ran inside his house to stay dry. +Once upon a time, there was a little robot named Robby. He was very modest and never boasted about his abilities. One day, Robby wanted to mail a letter to his friend who lived far away. He didn't know how to do it, so he asked his friend for help. + +His friend taught him how to mail a letter and Robby was very happy. He started mailing letters to all his friends and family. He felt proud of himself but he never boasted about it. + +One day, Robby saw a little bird that had fallen from its nest. He decided to help the bird and took care of it until it was strong enough to fly. The bird was very grateful to Robby and told all his bird friends about the kind robot. + +From that day on, all the birds in the forest became Robby's friends. They helped him mail his letters and Robby was very happy. He learned that being kind and helpful to others can bring you many friends and happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Bun. Bun was always bored because everything around her seemed dull. One day, Bun saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. She ran after the butterfly, but it flew away. Bun was sad and sat down to rest. + +Just then, a wise old owl flew by and noticed Bun's sad face. The owl asked Bun what was wrong, and Bun told her about the butterfly. The owl winked and said, "Bun, you cannot catch everything you want. But you can always try again." + +Bun realized that the owl was right. She felt better and ran back home to play with her friends. From that day on, Bun learned that it's okay to try and fail sometimes, as long as she kept trying. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty was very hungry and needed to find food. He went to his friend, a bird named Tweety, and asked, "Do you know where I can find some acorns to eat?" + +Tweety replied, "Yes, I do! There's a mighty big oak tree over there. You can find lots of acorns there." + +Nutty was so happy to hear this. He ran to the oak tree and started to climb it. He found many acorns and ate them all. After he was full, he said to himself, "I wonder how high I climbed. I need to measure it!" + +He went back to Tweety and said, "Tweety, do you have a ruler? I want to measure how high I climbed the oak tree." + +Tweety gave Nutty a ruler and Nutty measured how high he climbed. He was very proud of himself and thanked Tweety for helping him find the acorns and the ruler to measure his climb. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly musician. He loved to play his guitar and sing songs. One night, he went to sleep and had a dream. In his dream, he played the most beautiful music ever heard. + +When he woke up, he remembered his dream and decided to write a new song. He picked up his guitar and started to play. The music was so good that all the animals in the forest came to listen. + +The jolly musician was happy that his dream inspired him to create such wonderful music. He continued to play and sing, and all the animals danced along. From that day on, the jolly musician played his music every night, hoping to inspire more dreams and create more beautiful songs. +Once upon a time, there was a crab named Sammy. Sammy loved to play in the sand and the water. One day, Sammy saw a big wave coming and he tried to run away, but he couldn't resist the power of the wave. It pushed him towards the shore and he got stuck in a pile of trash. + +Sammy felt sad and scared. He didn't know how to get out of the trash. Luckily, a little girl named Lily was walking on the beach. She saw Sammy and noticed that he was stuck. She carefully picked up the trash and freed Sammy. + +Sammy was so happy and grateful to Lily. He realized that being careless and not paying attention to the trash could be very dangerous for him and his friends. From that day on, Sammy always made sure to keep the beach clean and safe for everyone to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her grandma was coming to visit her. Lily's mommy said, "We need to hurry and clean the house before grandma comes." + +Lily helped her mommy clean the house. She picked up her toys and put them away. She also helped dust the furniture. While they were cleaning, Lily asked her mommy, "When is grandma coming?" Her mommy replied, "She'll be here soon, so we need to hurry." + +Finally, grandma arrived and Lily was so happy to see her. They had a fun visit and played games together. Lily's mommy was happy too because she had a clean house for grandma to see. After grandma left, Lily said, "I'm so happy grandma came to visit. I was miserable without her." Her mommy hugged her and said, "I'm glad you had a good time. We'll have to hurry and clean the house again for her next visit." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with balloons. One day, her mommy bought her a new balloon. It was big and shiny. + +Lily was so happy and she wanted to play with it right away. She asked her mommy if they could go outside and play with the new balloon. Her mommy said yes and they went outside. + +Lily was jumping and laughing with her new balloon when her friend Timmy came over. Timmy saw the new balloon and said, "Wow! Your balloon is so pretty! Does it match your dress?" Lily looked at her dress and smiled. "Yes, it does!" she replied. +Once upon a time, there was a happy crab named Carl. Carl lived in the sea with his friends. They would play and swim together all day long. One day, Carl decided to gather some seashells to show his friends. He scurried around the sea floor and found many colorful shells. + +When Carl returned to his friends, they were so cheerful to see the seashells. They all admired the beautiful colors and patterns. Carl felt proud that he could make his friends happy by gathering the shells. From that day on, they all went on adventures together to find more treasures in the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to a restaurant with her mommy and daddy. When they sat down at the table, the waiter gave them each a napkin to put on their laps. + +Lily looked at the napkin and asked her mommy, "What's this for?" Her mommy explained, "It's to keep your clothes clean while you eat." + +Lily smiled and said, "Oh, I see. That's very safe!" Her mommy and daddy laughed and said, "Yes, it is." + +After they finished eating, Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted some ice cream for dessert. Lily nodded her head excitedly and said, "Yes, please!" Her mommy said, "Okay, but first you have to wash your hands so they are clean and safe." + +Lily ran to the bathroom to wash her hands and when she came back, she enjoyed her ice cream with a clean napkin on her lap. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and always wanted to pick them. One day, she saw a beautiful flower in her neighbor's garden. She felt jealous because she didn't have that flower in her own garden. + +Lily decided to ask her neighbor if she could have a flower like that. Her neighbor said yes, but Lily had to manage taking care of it. She promised to water it every day and make sure it got enough sunlight. + +Lily was so happy to have her new flower. She took good care of it and watched it grow big and strong. She no longer felt jealous of her neighbor's garden because she had her own beautiful flower to admire. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she asked her mommy, "What's an opera?" Her mommy replied, "An opera is like a play, but the actors sing instead of talk." + +Lily thought it sounded interesting and asked if they could go see one. Her mommy said yes and they went to the opera that night. Lily thought it was perfect and loved the singing. + +After the opera, they walked home and Lily said, "Mommy, I think it's important to try new things because you might find something you really like." Her mommy smiled and said, "You're right, Lily. Trying new things can be fun and exciting." And that's how Lily learned that it's good to think outside the box and try new experiences. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink juice from her favorite glass. One day, her brother accidentally broke the glass. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her brother said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can buy a new glass." + +Lily replied, "But I want the same glass. It's my favorite." + +Her brother said, "That glass is stupid. Let's get you a better one." + +Lily didn't like that her brother called her glass stupid. She said, "No, I want my glass. It's special to me." + +Her brother understood and they went to the store to find the same glass. They found it and Lily was happy again. She hugged her brother and said, "Thank you for helping me find my glass." +Once upon a time, there was a flower named Daisy. Daisy lived in a garden with her friends, the bees and the butterflies. One day, Daisy saw a little girl named Lily walking by. Lily looked sad, so Daisy asked her what was wrong. + +"I need glue to fix my toy, but I don't have any," said Lily. + +Daisy had an idea. "I can help! I'll bloom a special flower that makes glue. It's amazing!" + +Daisy bloomed the special flower and made glue for Lily's toy. Lily was so happy and thanked Daisy. Daisy learned that helping others can make them happy and that's the most amazing feeling of all. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly penguin named Pingu. Pingu lived in Antarctica with his penguin friends. One day, Pingu saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was lost and she was crying. + +Pingu waddled up to Lily and said, "Hello! Are you lost?" + +Lily looked at Pingu and said, "Yes, I am lost. Can you help me find my mommy?" + +Pingu nodded his head and said, "Of course! I can help you. Let's go find your mommy." + +Pingu and Lily walked and walked until they found Lily's mommy. When they found her, Lily's mommy kneeled down and hugged her tightly. Pingu was happy that he could help Lily find her mommy. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to church every Sunday with her family. She loved to sing and dance during the songs. One Sunday, she saw a great sign outside the church that said there was going to be a picnic after the service. + +Lily was so excited and asked her mom, "Mommy, can we go to the picnic after church?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can go to the picnic." + +After the service, Lily and her family went to the picnic. They had hot dogs, hamburgers, and chips. Lily had a great time playing with the other kids and running around. She was so happy she saw the sign and got to go to the picnic. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy car that could zoom around the room. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys. Lily didn't want to stop playing, but her mom said, "Lily, it's time to clean up. Let's wipe down your car and put it away." + +Lily didn't like cleaning up because it made her uncomfortable. She wanted to keep playing with her car. But her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. We'll clean up quickly and then you can play again tomorrow." So, Lily helped her mom wipe down the car and put it away. + +After they finished, Lily's mom asked her, "Do you want to read a story before bed?" Lily said, "Yes, please!" and they snuggled up with a book. As they read, Lily thought about how much fun she had playing with her car and how nice it was to have a clean room. She was happy and cozy, ready for a good night's sleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a big, scary spider. She didn't like it and ran to her mom. + +"Mama, there's a scary spider outside!" she said. + +"Don't worry, Lily," her mom said. "I'll show you how to be brave. Let's go outside and face the spider together." + +Lily's mom took her hand and they went outside. The spider was still there, but Lily's mom showed her how to stay calm and not be afraid. Suddenly, they saw a beautiful queen butterfly flying around. It was so pretty! + +"Look, Lily!" her mom said. "Isn't the butterfly beautiful?" + +"Yes, Mama," Lily said. "It's so pretty. Can we catch it and keep it?" + +"No, Lily," her mom said. "The butterfly is free to fly wherever it wants. We can just enjoy watching it." + +Lily smiled and watched the butterfly fly away. She felt brave and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a round ball that she loved to play with. One day, she went to a store to see some toys. She saw a weird doll that had big eyes and a funny nose. The doll was on display in a big window. + +Lily asked her mom if she could have the weird doll, but her mom said no. So, Lily went back to playing with her round ball. She bounced it up and down and had so much fun. She didn't need the weird doll to have fun. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and play with her friends. One day, while playing, Lily saw a deer. The deer was eating some grass and Lily thought it was very cute. She wanted to go closer to the deer, but her mom told her to be careful and not to scare it. + +Lily's friend, Tommy, saw the deer too and wanted to chase it. But Lily told him that it was not nice to scare the deer. "We should be grateful that we saw such a beautiful animal," Lily said. Tommy listened to Lily and they both watched the deer from a distance. + +Later, when they were going home, Lily's mom told her how proud she was of her. "You behaved very well today, Lily," her mom said. "You were kind to the deer and taught Tommy to be kind too." Lily felt happy and proud of herself. She learned that it's important to be kind to animals and to be grateful for the things we see in nature. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to sing and dance to jazz music. One day, Tweetie was flying around when she saw a little mouse stuck in a hole. The mouse was crying for help, so Tweetie decided to rescue him. Tweetie flew down and pulled the little mouse out of the hole. + +"Thank you, Tweetie! You saved me!" said the mouse. + +"You're welcome," said Tweetie, feeling very happy. + +After the rescue, Tweetie flew back to her nest feeling very tired. As she rested, she thought about how good it felt to help someone in need. The moral of the story is that it's always a good thing to help others, even if it makes you tired. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her kite outside. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. The sky was blue and the sun was shining. Lily was happy and excited to fly her kite. + +But then, the wind started to blow harder and harder. Lily's kite went higher and higher until it got stuck in a tree. Lily was sad because she thought she lost her kite forever. + +Suddenly, a kind man appeared with a ladder. He climbed up the ladder and got the kite down from the tree. Lily was so happy and grateful. She thanked the man for serving her and giving her back her kite. From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her kite close to her so it wouldn't fly away again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to draw and color. She had a big box of crayons and she would use them to make pictures of animals, flowers, and her family. One day, Lily's mom got a big roll of paper and put it on the floor. Lily was so excited! She got out her crayons and started to draw a big zigzag line all over the paper. + +When Lily was done with her drawing, her mom said, "Let's decorate your picture!" They got out some stickers and glitter and put them on the paper. Lily's picture looked so unique and special. She was so proud of it! She hung it up on the wall in her room so she could look at it every day. From that day on, Lily loved to decorate all of her drawings. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Bun. Bun loved to play in the fields and eat carrots. One day, Bun saw a tunnel and decided to go inside. The tunnel was dark, but Bun was brave. + +As Bun hopped through the tunnel, he saw something shiny. It was a coin! Bun picked up the coin and felt happy. He had gained something new. + +Finally, Bun came out of the tunnel and saw a big, wild forest. He had never been there before. Bun was scared, but he remembered the coin he had gained. He felt brave again and hopped into the forest to explore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the big yard behind her house. One day, she saw a shiny rake leaning against the fence. She picked it up and started to rake the leaves into a big pile. + +As she was raking, she noticed a delicate butterfly fluttering around her. Lily was so excited to see the pretty butterfly up close. She watched it land on a flower and stand still for a moment. Then, the butterfly flew away. + +Lily continued to rake the leaves into a big pile. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was her little brother, Max, running towards her. He accidentally knocked over the pile of leaves and Lily fell to the ground. But then, something magical happened. The delicate butterfly came back and landed on Lily's hand. She smiled and knew that everything was going to be okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy was playing with his favorite truck when he accidentally knocked over his tower of blocks. The blocks fell down and made a big wreck on the floor. + +Timmy's mom came in and saw the mess. "Timmy, you need to clean up this wreck," she said. "I can't do it for you. You need to be independent and clean it up yourself." + +Timmy didn't want to clean up the wreck. "I quit!" he said, throwing his hands up in the air. But then his mom reminded him that if he quit, he wouldn't be able to play with his toys anymore. So, Timmy took a deep breath and started cleaning up the blocks. It was hard work, but he felt proud of himself when he was done. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up one morning and said, "Mommy, I want toast for breakfast." Her mommy said, "Okay, let's go to the kitchen and make some toast." + +Lily went to the kitchen with her mommy and watched as she put the bread in the toaster. When the toast was done, her mommy asked, "Do you want butter on your toast?" Lily said, "No, it's sour." + +Her mommy was surprised and asked, "Sour? Toast isn't supposed to be sour." Lily said, "Yes, it is. I don't like it." Her mommy tasted the toast and realized that she had accidentally used expired bread. "Oh no, I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't realize the bread was sour. Let's throw it away and make some fresh toast." + +Lily was happy to have fresh toast and said, "Thank you, mommy. This toast is yummy!" They sat down to eat their breakfast and Lily said, "Mommy, can we go to the park today?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Sure, let's go after breakfast." And they went to the park and had a fun day together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the toilet, but it wouldn't flush. She felt helpless and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom heard her calling for help and came to see what was wrong. "What's the matter, Lily?" she asked. + +"The toilet won't work," Lily said. "It's broken." + +"Don't worry," her mom said. "I will restore it so it works again." + +Lily was happy that her mom could help and they worked together to fix the toilet. They were able to solve the problem and everything was okay again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the rain. One day, it rained so much that Timmy was all wet. He was sad because he couldn't play anymore. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw an ambulance driving down the street. It had flashing lights that glowed in the dark. Timmy was curious and went to see what was happening. + +He saw the ambulance stop in front of his neighbor's house. A lady came out and said, "My baby is sick. Please help!" The ambulance people took the lady and the baby inside and drove away. + +Timmy watched the ambulance go and saw the flashing lights glow in the dark. He was happy that the ambulance people were helping the baby. But he was still sad that he couldn't play outside anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to act and pretend to be different animals. One day, she put on a loud lion roar and scared her cat. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy went to the mailbox to get the mail. She found a letter addressed to Lily. It was an invitation to audition for a play at the local theater. Lily was so excited! + +At the audition, Lily had to act out a scene with a loud dinosaur. She did a great job and got the part! She couldn't wait to tell her mommy about the exciting news in the mail. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the garden with his spade. He dug holes and made sandcastles with it. One day, Timmy's mom came outside and said, "Timmy, look at the beautiful flowers in the garden!" Timmy looked and saw the pretty flowers with his own eyes. + +After a while, Timmy felt dizzy from all the digging and playing. He sat down on the grass and said to his mom, "Mommy, I feel dizzy!" His mom gave him some water to drink and said, "It's because you've been playing too much. You need to take a break and rest for a bit." Timmy nodded his head and took a nap on the grass. + +When he woke up, Timmy felt much better. He picked up his spade and started playing again. He looked at the flowers and the trees and felt happy. From that day on, Timmy made sure to take breaks when he felt dizzy so he could keep playing outside with his spade. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited to ride the elevator up to the top floor of a big building. He pressed the button and waited for the elevator to arrive. When it did, he stepped inside and pressed the button for the top floor. + +As the elevator started moving, Timmy noticed that it was very dirty. He said to himself, "I wish this elevator was clean." Suddenly, a man stepped into the elevator and Timmy said to him, "This elevator is very dirty. I wish it was clean." + +The man replied, "I know, it's a struggle to keep it clean. But it's important to try." When they arrived at the top floor, Timmy thanked the man for the ride and said, "I learned that even when things are hard, it's important to try and make them better." And from that day on, Timmy always tried to keep things clean, even when it was a struggle. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy had a furry tail and loved to play outside. One day, Fluffy went to the pond to see his friend, a frog named Ribbit. + +"Hi Ribbit! Do you want to play with me?" asked Fluffy. + +"Sure, Fluffy! What do you want to do?" replied Ribbit. + +"I want to splash in the water! It's so much fun," said Fluffy. + +Ribbit agreed and they both jumped into the pond. They splashed and played for a long time. Suddenly, Fluffy saw a big shadow in the water. + +"What's that?" asked Fluffy. + +"It's a fish!" said Ribbit. + +Fluffy and Ribbit continued to play, but Fluffy couldn't stop thinking about the fish. Later that day, Fluffy went back to the pond by himself. He saw the fish again and this time, he caught it! + +Fluffy was so happy and proud of himself. He brought the fish back to Ribbit and they had a big feast. From that day on, Fluffy and Ribbit always talked about the time Fluffy caught the fish while they splashed in the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very hungry and he wanted to eat a sausage. He saw a sausage on the table and he jumped up to get it. But he was too weak to reach it. + +Max's friend, a cat named Lily, saw him trying to get the sausage. "What's wrong, Max?" she asked. "I want to eat the sausage, but I'm too weak to get it," Max replied. "Why don't you ask your owner to give it to you?" Lily suggested. + +Max went to his owner and asked for the sausage. His owner gave it to him and Max was very happy. "Thank you, Lily, for helping me," Max said. "It's always better to ask for help when you need it," Lily replied. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. And sometimes, it's better to sit and wait for help instead of trying to do everything by yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved magic tricks and always wanted to learn more. One day, she went to the park and met a new friend named Timmy. He was ready to play and have fun. + +"Hi, my name is Lily. What's your name?" she asked. + +"My name is Timmy," he replied. + +Lily was excited to introduce Timmy to her magic tricks. She pulled out her magic wand and said, "Abracadabra!" Suddenly, a bunny appeared out of nowhere. + +"Wow, that's amazing!" Timmy exclaimed. + +Lily was happy that she could share her love of magic with her new friend. They spent the whole afternoon playing together and learning new tricks. From that day on, they were the best of friends and always ready to have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw her neighbor's window was broken. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, neighbor's window is broken. Can we help?" + +Mommy said, "Of course, let's go observe and see if we can fix it." When they got there, they saw that the neighbor was sad. Lily asked, "Neighbor, why are you sad?" + +The neighbor said, "I'm sad because my window is broken and I don't know how to fix it." Lily said, "Don't worry, we can help you fix it!" They worked together and fixed the window. The neighbor was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily and mommy. You are such good neighbors." From that day on, they became good friends and always helped each other out. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and run around with her friends. One day, Lily was playing near a big wall that surrounded her house. The wall was very tall and made of bricks. + +Suddenly, a big bad wolf came and tried to eat Lily. But the wall protected her from the wolf. The wolf tried to climb over the wall, but it was too high. Lily was safe and happy behind the wall. + +But then, Lily saw that the gate in the wall was open. She didn't close it properly after she went outside to play. The wolf saw the open gate and snuck inside. Lily didn't see the wolf until it was too late. The wolf ate Lily and ran away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute puppy named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw many things, like trees, flowers, and birds. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called her on the phone. "Lily, I have a quiz for you. Can you look for something that is yellow and round?" Lily thought for a moment and then she saw a yellow ball. "Mom, I found it! It's a ball!" her mom was happy and said, "Good job, Lily! You're so smart." + +As Lily and Max continued their walk, they saw a squirrel. Max wanted to chase it, but Lily said, "No, Max! That's not nice." Later on, they saw a little girl crying. Lily asked her what was wrong, and the girl said she lost her teddy bear. Lily told Max to look for the teddy bear, and after a few minutes, Max found it! The little girl was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily and Max! You're my heroes." From that day on, Lily and Max became known as the heroes of the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the park. One day, he went to the playground and saw a big slide. He climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. Wheeee! It was so much fun. + +After playing at the park, Timmy went home for his bath. He put on his cool bathrobe and got in the tub. He splashed and played with his toys in the water. When he was all clean, he got out of the tub and dried off with his bathrobe. Timmy felt warm and cozy in his cool bathrobe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a paper airplane. One day, Lily's dad helped her make a paper airplane. He showed her how to fold the paper just right so it would fly fast. + +Lily took her paper airplane outside and ran along the rail of the porch. She threw the airplane as hard as she could and it flew fast through the air. She was so happy to see it fly! + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to help fold the laundry. Lily didn't like folding clothes, but she loved to help her mom. They folded the clothes together and put them on the rail of the laundry basket. Lily was proud of herself for helping her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie liked to play with his friends in the forest. One day, while Tweetie was playing with his friends, he found a twig on the ground. + +"Look, I found a twig!" said Tweetie to his friends. + +"That twig looks like it's about to snap," said his friend, Squeaky. + +Tweetie was worried that the twig would snap, so he tried to fix it. He tried to bend it back into shape, but it wouldn't fit. Suddenly, the twig snapped in half and Tweetie felt sad. + +"Don't worry, Tweetie," said his friend, Fluffy. "We can find another twig to play with." + +So, Tweetie and his friends went on a search for a new twig to play with. They found one that was just right and they had lots of fun playing with it. From that day on, Tweetie learned to be careful with twigs that might snap and to find ones that fit just right. +Once upon a time, there was a silly monkey named Zip. Zip loved to swing from tree to tree and play with his friends. One day, Zip and his friends decided to go on a trail through the jungle. + +As they walked on the trail, Zip saw a banana tree and he got so excited that he started to zip towards it. But, he didn't see the big rock in front of him and he tripped and fell down. + +Zip's friends laughed and teased him for being so silly, but they helped him up and they all continued on the trail together. From that day on, Zip was more careful and made sure to watch where he was going. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a furry cat named Mittens. One day, Timmy wanted to invite his friend Billy over to play. So, he asked his mom to call Billy's mom to invite him over. + +While they were waiting for Billy to arrive, Timmy and Mittens heard a loud noise outside. They looked out the window and saw a big motorcycle driving down the street. Timmy thought it was so cool! + +When Billy arrived, Timmy showed him the motorcycle and they talked about how fast it could go. Mittens even came over to check it out, but she didn't like the loud noise it made. Instead, she curled up on Timmy's lap and purred happily while they played together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little mole who loved to eat sweet things. One day, he found a big jar of honey in the forest. He ate and ate until he was full. + +But then, he saw his friend the rabbit who looked sad. "What's wrong?" asked the mole. "I lost my carrot," said the rabbit. + +The mole wanted to help his friend, so he took some of the honey and spread it on the ground. Soon, the sweet smell attracted the rabbit's lost carrot. The rabbit was so happy and grateful to the mole. + +The moral of the story is that sharing can make others happy too. And sometimes, even something sour like honey can help spread happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect pretty rocks and shells. One day, she saw a long line of ants carrying food to their home. She thought it was difficult for them to carry such heavy things all by themselves. + +Lily decided to help the ants by collecting small pieces of food and placing them along the line. The ants were very happy and thanked her by waving their antennas. + +Lily learned that helping others can make them happy and it's not always difficult to do so. From that day on, she always looked for ways to help others and make them smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she found a candle hidden in her closet. She thought it was pretty and decided to show it to her friends. + +Lily went to the store with her mom and asked if they could buy more candles. Her mom said yes, and they bought a big bag of candles. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to show her friends. + +But when Lily got home, she accidentally knocked over the bag of candles and they all fell on the floor. The candles started a fire and Lily's house burned down. Everyone was okay, but Lily was very sad that her house was gone. + +From that day on, Lily learned that candles can be dangerous and should be used with care. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, it was very hot outside and Lily was feeling thirsty. She went inside to get a drink of water. + +As she was drinking her water, she saw a little insect on the windowsill. It was a tiny bug with wings. Lily thought it was very cute. She watched the insect fly away and then she went outside to play again. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy told her it was time to pray before bed. Lily closed her eyes and said a little prayer to thank God for the fun day she had and for the little insect she saw. Then she went to sleep, dreaming of all the adventures she would have tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read her favorite magazine with colorful pictures of animals. One day, Lily's little brother, Max, wanted to grab the magazine from her. + +"No, Max! That's mine!" Lily said, holding the magazine close to her chest. + +But Max didn't listen and tried to grab the magazine from her. Lily got scared and yelled, "No, Max! It's not safe!" + +Their mom heard the commotion and came to see what was happening. Lily explained what happened and their mom told Max to be gentle and not grab things from others. From that day on, Lily and Max learned to share their things and be kind to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Jack. Jack loved to eat oranges. He would hang from the trees and pick the oranges with his tail. One day, Jack found a very tight orange. He wanted to eat it so badly that he pulled it hard. Suddenly, the orange fell on his head and made him very dizzy. + +Jack tried to shake the orange off his head but it wouldn't budge. He became scared and started to scream for help. Unfortunately, no one came to help him. The orange was too tight and Jack couldn't breathe. He hung from the tree for a long time until he couldn't hold on any longer. Jack fell to the ground and sadly, he passed away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the jungle with his toy animals. One day, he met a friendly monkey who said, "Hello, Timmy! You are lucky to have so many toy animals to play with." + +Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, I have a big number of animals. Do you want to play with me?" + +The monkey happily agreed and they played together for hours. They climbed trees and swung on vines. Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. It was a tiger! + +The monkey said, "Oh no, we have to run! Tigers are not friendly in the jungle." + +Timmy and the monkey ran as fast as they could. They were lucky to escape the tiger and they both agreed that they had a very fun day playing in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to play and climb trees. One day, Sammy saw a big oak tree and wanted to climb it. But he was scared and didn't know how to climb it. + +So, Sammy asked his friend, the bird, to teach him how to climb the oak tree. The bird was happy to help and taught Sammy how to climb. Sammy was so happy and grateful that he learned something new. + +But then, Sammy became selfish. He didn't want to share the oak tree with anyone else. He would chase away any other animals that came near the tree. One day, there was a big storm, and the oak tree fell down. Sammy was stuck under the tree and couldn't get out. + +Sadly, no one came to help Sammy because he had been so selfish. Sammy learned that being selfish can have bad consequences, and he wished he had been kinder to others. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl named Lily. She loved cake so much that she always asked her mom to make her one. One day, her mom made a delicious chocolate cake for her. + +Lily was so happy and she ate a big piece of cake. Then, she asked her mom, "Can I have more cake, please?" + +Her mom replied, "No, Lily. You have to remain patient and wait until tomorrow to have more cake." + +Lily was sad but she listened to her mom. The next day, when she woke up, she saw a big surprise. Her mom had made another cake for her! Lily was so happy and she ate the cake with a big smile on her face. From that day on, Lily learned that if she remained patient, good things would come to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. They would run, jump and catch a ball. One day, Timmy and his friends decided to play a game of catch with a big, red ball. + +As they were playing, they saw a man walking towards them. The man was wearing a crown on his head and a fancy robe. Timmy's friends told him that the man was the king. The king asked Timmy and his friends if they were reliable messengers. Timmy didn't know what that meant, but his friend explained that it meant they could be trusted to deliver important messages. + +The king gave Timmy and his friends a message to deliver to the neighboring kingdom. Timmy and his friends were very excited and promised to be reliable messengers. They ran as fast as they could and delivered the message on time. The king was very happy and gave Timmy and his friends a reward. They caught the reward and danced happily. From that day on, Timmy knew that being reliable was very important. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the beach and playing in the sand. One day, Timmy went to the sea with his mom and dad. He saw a big wave coming and he got scared. His mom told him not to worry, the wave was far away and it wouldn't hurt him. + +Timmy and his parents played in the sea and built sandcastles. But Timmy kept looking at the big wave, it was getting closer and closer. He started to get really scared. His persistent fear made him want to go home. He said to his mom, "Mom, I want to go home. The wave is too big." His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We're safe here." + +Suddenly, the wave crashed on the shore and Timmy got really scared. But he saw his mom and dad holding hands and laughing. They were safe and happy. Timmy learned that sometimes things can be scary, but if you trust the people you love and stay persistent, everything will be okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy cars and dolls. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park. They saw a big tube that they could slide through. Lily was scared at first, but her mommy helped her go down the tube. It was so much fun! + +Later that day, Lily's mommy asked her to help tidy up her toys. They discussed how it's important to keep things clean and put away. Lily happily picked up her toys and put them in their proper place. Her mommy was proud of her for being such a good helper. + +After they finished tidying up, they sat down to read a book together. Lily loved when her mommy read to her. They discussed the story and Lily asked lots of questions. It was a wonderful day spent together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and sweets all day long. One day, her mommy told her that too much candy can hurt her stomach. Lily didn't listen and kept eating candy. + +One night, Lily woke up with a black stomach ache. She cried and cried until her mommy came to her room. "What happened, Lily?" her mommy asked. "My stomach hurts so much," Lily said. + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "I told you too much candy is not good for your stomach. You need to listen to me and name healthy foods to eat." Lily learned her lesson and promised to eat more healthy foods. From that day on, she never had a black stomach ache again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sun and picking flowers. One day, she saw a bucket in her backyard and decided to fill it with water from the hose. + +As she was filling the bucket, she felt a big yawn coming on. She stretched her arms and opened her mouth wide. "I'm so tired," she said to herself. + +After filling the bucket, Lily went inside to take a nap. When she woke up, she saw that the bucket was gone. She looked all over the house but couldn't find it. + +Days went by and Lily forgot about the bucket. But one day, she was playing in the backyard again and saw a small plant growing. It was a beautiful flower that had bloomed from the water in the bucket. Lily was surprised and happy. "I had no idea my little bucket could do such big things," she said with a modest smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a black bird with shiny feathers that was making loud noises. She asked her mom what it was and her mom said it was a raven. + +Lily liked the raven's shiny feathers, but didn't like its harsh calls. She decided to call her friend over to see the raven too. They watched the raven for a while, but then it flew away. + +Lily and her friend went back to playing, but Lily couldn't stop thinking about the raven. She wondered where it went and if it would come back. Maybe she could call it back with some birdseed. She asked her mom if they had any and her mom said they did. So, Lily went back outside and left some birdseed on the ground, hoping the raven would come back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick berries from the bushes in her garden. One day, she saw a big, serious-looking bird sitting on a tree branch. + +"Hello, birdie," said Lily. "Do you like berries?" + +"Yes, I do," said the bird. "But they are too high up for me to reach." + +Lily had an idea. She ran inside and got a bucket. She climbed up on a stool and picked all the berries she could find. She filled up the bucket and gave it to the bird. + +The bird was very happy. "Thank you, Lily," he said. "You have succeeded in making my day!" And from that day on, the bird and Lily were good friends, sharing berries whenever they could. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a scooter that he loved to ride around the park. One day, Timmy was riding his scooter when he hit a big rock and fell off. His scooter was broken and he felt sad. + +Timmy's dad saw that he was sad and promised to restore his scooter. Timmy was happy and waited patiently for his scooter to be fixed. When his dad brought it back, Timmy noticed something unusual. His dad had painted it bright pink! Timmy thought it was funny and loved his new unusual scooter. + +From that day on, Timmy rode his scooter everywhere with a big smile on his face. He was grateful that his dad restored his scooter and made it even better than before. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who lived in a small village. One day, he saw a shiny toy car in the store window. He really wanted it, but it was too expensive for him to buy. + +Timmy went to his mom and said, "Mommy, I want that shiny car. Can you buy it for me?" + +His mom said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. That car is too expensive for us to buy right now." + +Timmy was sad and started to cry. But then, his friend Billy came over and asked him why he was crying. Timmy told him about the car and how he couldn't have it. + +Billy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll support you. Let's go ask the store owner if we can do some chores to earn money to buy the car." + +So, Timmy and Billy went to the store and asked the owner if they could do some work to earn money. The owner agreed, and they worked hard every day until they had enough money to buy the shiny car. Timmy was so happy and grateful to have a friend like Billy who supported him. +Once upon a time, there was a person named Timmy. Timmy was very tough and strong. He liked to play outside and climb trees. One day, Timmy fell from a tree and hurt his knee. He was sad and cried a lot. + +But then, his mom came and gave him a big hug. Timmy felt better and smiled. He realized that even tough people need hugs sometimes. From that day on, Timmy made sure to hug his family and friends whenever they were feeling sad or hurt. And everyone was happy because they felt loved. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, while playing, Timmy noticed that his pants were falling down. He tried to pull them up, but they wouldn't stay up. + +Timmy's friends started to laugh at him and he felt embarrassed. He didn't know what to do. Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He ran to his mom and asked her to raise his pants. His mom raised his pants and they fit perfectly. + +Just as Timmy was feeling happy again, he saw a dead bird on the ground. He felt sad and didn't know what to do. His mom told him that they could bury the bird and give it a proper goodbye. Timmy helped his mom raise the bird and they buried it in the park. Timmy felt better knowing that the bird had a nice resting place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy and daddy went out to buy some groceries. They left Lily with her big brother, Alex. Alex wanted to watch TV, but Lily wanted to play with her toys. Alex didn't notice Lily and kept watching TV. Lily felt uncomfortable and sad because no one was playing with her. + +Lily decided to go to the living room and sit next to Alex. She asked him nicely if they could play together, but Alex said no. Lily felt even more uncomfortable and sad. She started to cry. Alex noticed that Lily was crying and felt bad. He turned off the TV and asked Lily what was wrong. Lily told Alex that she felt lonely and uncomfortable. Alex apologized and they started to play together. + +After a while, Lily's mommy and daddy came back home. They noticed that Lily and Alex were playing together and were happy. They thanked Alex for taking care of Lily and Lily gave him a big hug. From that day on, Alex and Lily played together more often and watched TV less. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dance to lively music. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to bring the key to the front door. Lily looked around and found the key on the table. She picked it up and ran to the front door. + +When she got there, she tried to put the key in the lock, but it didn't fit. She looked closer and realized she had the wrong key! So, she ran back to the table and found the right key. This time, the key fit perfectly and she was able to open the door for her mommy. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to bring the right key when her mommy asked. And whenever she heard lively music, she would dance and twirl around with joy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander around her house and explore all the different rooms. One day, she found a cabinet in the living room. It was big and brown and had lots of shelves inside. + +Lily was so curious that she opened the cabinet and started to look at all the things inside. She found some pretty cups and plates, and even a toy car. But then her big brother came into the room and he was jealous that she had found the cabinet first. + +Lily didn't want her brother to be upset, so she let him look inside the cabinet too. They had so much fun playing with the things they found and they were happy to share. From that day on, they both loved to wander around the house and see what other treasures they could find. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to march around the yard like soldiers. Lily's feet went up and down, up and down as she marched. + +After the marching, they went inside for a snack. Lily's mom had made some sandwiches with spicy mustard. Lily took a bite and her mouth felt tingly. "This is spicy!" she said. + +Later that day, Lily's mom was sewing a button back onto her shirt. She needed a needle to do it. Lily watched closely as her mom threaded the needle and made tiny stitches. She thought it was magic how her mom could fix things with just a needle and thread. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with dough and make funny shapes. One day, her big brother came to her and showed her a big tower he built with blocks. Lily admired her brother's tower and thought it was very tall. + +But then, her brother did something foolish. He knocked the tower down and all the blocks fell to the ground. Lily was sad because she thought the tower was so cool. But then, her brother said sorry and they started playing together again, making more fun shapes with the dough. + +Lily realized that even though her brother did something silly, she still loved him and admired him for being a good playmate. And they continued to have fun together, making silly shapes with the dough. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree that gave lots of shade. Under the tree, there were two friends, a boy and a girl. They played together every day and had lots of fun. One day, the boy found a toy he really liked and didn't want to share it with the girl. She felt sad and left to play by herself. + +The boy played with his toy and didn't notice the sun was getting hotter and hotter. He got very thirsty and wanted to go home, but he realized he didn't know the way. He got scared and started crying. The girl heard him and went to help him, but she was too late. The boy got very sick and had to go to the hospital. The girl felt sad because she wanted to help but couldn't. She wished the boy had shared his toy with her so they could have stayed together and avoided the bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Emily. One day, Lily and Emily were playing hide and seek in their house. Emily went to hide in the hall, but Lily couldn't find her. She looked everywhere, but Emily was nowhere to be found. + +Lily started to feel sad and worried. She thought Emily was lost forever. But then, Emily came out of the hall and surprised Lily. Lily was so happy to see her sister again! Emily said sorry for scaring Lily and Lily forgave her. + +After that unusual game of hide and seek, Lily and Emily went to eat some cookies together. They were happy and loved each other very much. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy jeep in the park. One day, he met a new friend named Sarah. Sarah had a very attractive toy car that she brought to the park. + +"Wow, your car is so pretty!" Timmy said. + +"Thanks," Sarah replied. "But I think your jeep is really cool too." + +Timmy smiled. "I want my jeep to be as pretty as your car. How can I improve it?" + +Sarah thought for a moment. "Maybe you can add some stickers or paint it a different color." + +Timmy nodded excitedly. "That's a great idea! I'm going to make my jeep look even better!" And with that, Timmy and Sarah spent the rest of the day playing with their toy cars in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read poems and feel the words in her heart. One day, her mommy took her to the park to play. Lily spun around and around on the merry-go-round, feeling dizzy and giggling. + +Suddenly, Lily's mommy noticed a big storm cloud coming. "We should go home," she said. But Lily didn't want to leave yet. "Just one more spin," she begged. + +So, Lily's mommy let her have one more spin. But as soon as they got off the merry-go-round, the storm hit. They ran to the car, but it was too late. A tree fell on top of the car and they couldn't get out. Lily felt scared and sad. She thought about the poem she read about storms and wished she was safe at home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a perfect day with her mommy and daddy. They went to the park and played on the swings. They also had a picnic and ate yummy sandwiches. + +When they got home, Lily's mommy lit a fire in the fireplace. Lily loved to watch the flames dance and feel the warmth on her face. Her daddy read her a story and then it was time for bed. + +Lily's mommy tucked her in and kissed her goodnight. She told Lily that she would always lead her to safety and protect her from harm. Lily felt safe and loved as she fell asleep with the cozy fire still burning in the fireplace. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She was having a perfect day until she fell and hurt her shoulder. It hurt so much that she couldn't move it. + +Lily's mom took her to the doctor. The doctor said that Lily's shoulder was rot and needed a cast. Lily was sad because she couldn't play with her dolls and teddy bears anymore. She couldn't even hug her mom properly. + +But Lily's mom told her that it was okay to rest and heal. She promised to play with her and read her stories until her shoulder was better. Lily felt better knowing that her mom would be there for her. And soon enough, Lily's shoulder was perfect again and she could play with her dolls and teddy bears once more. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing in his backyard. He had a tall tree that he liked to climb. One day, Timmy's ball got stuck in the tree. He tried to get it down but he couldn't. + +Timmy's mom came outside and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about his ball. His mom said, "Don't worry, we can replace it. Let's just leave it in the tree for now." Timmy was happy with his mom's plan. + +But later that day, a big storm came. The wind was so strong that it knocked down the tall tree in Timmy's backyard. Timmy was sad because he couldn't climb his tree anymore. His mom hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. We can't replace your tree." Timmy was very sad and missed his tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to eat honey from the hive. One day, Benny went to the hive to get some honey. But when he got there, he saw that the hive was empty. Benny was confused. He didn't know where all the honey had gone. + +Benny saw a bee flying by and asked, "Excuse me, Mr. Bee, do you know where all the honey went?" The bee replied, "Yes, I saw some other animals take it all. They didn't leave any for us." Benny was sad to hear this. + +But then, the bee said, "But don't worry, Benny. I have some honey for you. You can chew on it all you want." Benny was happy again and thanked the bee for being so kind. From that day on, Benny and the bee were good friends and shared honey together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with model cars. He had a red car, a blue car, and a green car. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy looked at Timmy's cars and said, "Wow, your cars are impressive! Can I play with them?" + +Timmy said, "Sure, but you have to be careful with them. They are my favorite toys." + +Billy started playing with the cars, but he was not careful. He crashed the cars into each other and broke them. Timmy got upset and said, "You didn't pack my cars nicely. Now they are broken. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +Billy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. I didn't mean to break your cars. Can we still be friends?" + +Timmy thought about it and said, "Okay, but next time, you have to be more careful with my toys." + +From that day on, Billy was more careful with Timmy's toys, and they had fun playing together again. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bear named Benny. Benny was always tripping over his own paws and bumping into things. One day, Benny was playing with his friends when he fell and hurt his arm. + +His friend, a rabbit named Lily, asked, "Are you okay, Benny?" + +Benny shook his head and said, "No, my arm hurts. I need to go see the doctor." + +Lily offered to go with Benny to the doctor's office. After the doctor looked at Benny's arm, he said, "You just have a little boo-boo. I will give you a band-aid to help it feel better." + +Benny thanked the doctor and returned home with Lily. He was happy to have a friend who cared about him and a doctor who could help him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures with her crayons. One day, Lily's mom gave her a special toy that she said was very valuable. Lily didn't understand what that meant, but she knew it was important. + +A few days later, Lily and her family went to the harbor to watch the boats. Lily saw a big ship with lots of boxes on it. Her dad said that the boxes were filled with valuable things that people wanted to buy. Lily thought about her special toy and wondered if it was as valuable as those boxes. + +Later that week, Lily's teacher told her parents that she was a gifted artist. Lily didn't know what that meant either, but she was happy to hear it. She drew a picture of the harbor with the big ship and the valuable boxes. She gave the picture to her mom as a gift, and her mom said it was the best present she had ever received. Lily felt proud and happy that she could make her mom feel that way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing, they felt the ground shake. It was an earthquake! + +Lily's friend asked, "What's happening?" + +Lily replied, "The earth is shaking!" + +After the gentle earthquake, they saw that the trees had stretched their branches and the flowers had stretched their petals. + +Lily said, "Look, the trees and flowers are stretching too!" + +They all laughed and continued playing in the park. From that day on, they always remembered the gentle earthquake that made the trees and flowers stretch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with dough and make yummy cookies. One day, she was making dough when her little brother came in and asked to help. Lily said, "Sure! You can pull the dough with me!" + +As they were pulling the dough, Lily's brother accidentally spilled some flour on the floor. Lily didn't get mad, she was grateful for his help. "Thank you for helping me, little brother," she said. + +After they finished making the dough, they put it in the oven to bake. While they waited, Lily's brother asked, "Can we eat the cookies now?" Lily laughed and said, "No, we have to wait for them to bake first!" + +Finally, the cookies were ready and they sat down to enjoy them together. "These are the best cookies ever!" Lily's brother exclaimed. Lily smiled and said, "I'm grateful for your help, little brother. We make a great team!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie was very smart and had many friends. One day, Tweetie noticed a spot on her feathers. She tried to clean it but it wouldn't go away. The other birds started making fun of her and Tweetie felt sad. + +One day, a big bird named Biggy came to the forest. He was very mean and liked to strike fear into the hearts of the other animals. Biggy saw Tweetie and started making fun of her too. But Tweetie stood up for herself and said, "It doesn't matter if I have a spot on my feathers. I am still smart and have many friends who love me just the way I am." + +Biggy was surprised by Tweetie's bravery and realized that it didn't matter what someone looked like on the outside. What mattered was what was on the inside. From that day on, Biggy became friends with Tweetie and they lived happily ever after. The moral of the story is to always be proud of who you are and never let anyone bring you down. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a huge potato. It was so big that he couldn't carry it by himself. He wanted to show it to everyone in the village, but he didn't know how. + +One day, a man came to the farmer and asked if he could help him. The farmer was happy and said yes. The man took the potato and put it in a sack. He then carried the sack on his back and went to the village. + +When they arrived, everyone was amazed at the huge potato. The man opened the sack and showed it to everyone. They all wanted to buy it, but the farmer said it was not for sale. He was proud of his potato and wanted to keep it. + +In the end, the farmer and the man went back home with the potato still in the sack. The farmer was happy that he could show it to everyone and the man was happy that he could help. They both knew that the huge potato was something special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she found a toy robot that needed a battery. She went to her mommy and asked for a battery. Her mommy gave her a battery and Lily put it in the robot. + +The robot started moving and Lily was very happy. She played with it for a long time until the battery ran out. Then, she remembered that her mommy told her to balance the toys and not make too much noise. So, she put the robot away and played with her other toys quietly. + +Lily had a lot of fun playing with her toys that day. She learned that it's important to balance and not make too much noise. She couldn't wait to play with her robot again when she got a new battery. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect leaves. One day, she found a really pretty leaf that was shaped like a heart. She was so lucky to find it! + +Lily showed the leaf to her friend, Timmy. "Look at this leaf I found! It's so pretty!" she said. "Wow, you're so lucky to find it," Timmy replied. + +As they continued to play, Lily accidentally dropped the leaf and it blew away in the wind. "Oh no, my leaf! I lost it!" she cried. Timmy tried to comfort her, "Don't mind, we can find another one. Let's go look together!" They searched and searched, but couldn't find another heart-shaped leaf. "It's okay, Lily. We'll find one another day," Timmy said. Lily smiled and felt better knowing she had a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had to go to school for her exam. She was very careful to not forget her pencil and eraser. + +On the way to school, Lily saw a bird. The bird flew away. Lily wanted to go with the bird, but she knew she had to go to school for her exam. + +When she got to school, Lily was very careful to listen to her teacher. She did her exam and then went back home. She was happy because she did her best. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He liked to play with his tools, but one day he lost his favorite hammer. He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy asked his mom for help, but she told him to look for it himself. Timmy felt sad and thought it was a stupid idea to look for it again. + +But then, he remembered something his dad always said: "If you lose something, you should return to where you last had it." So Timmy went back to the park where he played with his hammer. There, he found his tool lying on the grass. + +Timmy felt happy and learned a valuable lesson. He realized that sometimes, the best solution is to return to where you started. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He loved to watch movies. He had many friends, but he was always alone when he watched movies. One day, he decided to ask his friends to join him for a movie night. They were happy to come and watch movies with him. They brought popcorn and candy too! The old man was very happy to have his friends with him. They all enjoyed the movie together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat oranges because they were so delicious. One day, her mommy told her that oranges were good for her because they prevent sickness. + +Lily didn't know what "prevent" meant, but she knew it was important. She asked her mommy to explain it to her. Her mommy said that prevent means to stop something bad from happening. + +Lily was happy to know that oranges could prevent sickness. She ate one every day to keep herself healthy. And she always enjoyed the delicious taste of the juicy orange. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty red dress with a bow tie. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While playing, she saw a butterfly springing around. She wanted to catch it, but she couldn't. + +Suddenly, a boy came and said, "Hi, I'm Max. Do you need any help?" Lily said, "Yes, please. I want to catch the butterfly." Max said, "I can help you. Let's make a trap with this tie." + +Max was very helpful. They made a trap and caught the butterfly. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Max. You are my new friend." Max smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm happy to be your friend." They played together, and the butterfly flew away. It was a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to observe the world around him. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to get some milk from the refrigerator. Timmy went to the refrigerator and opened it up. He saw the milk and grabbed it. + +Suddenly, Timmy's little sister, Sally, came running into the kitchen. "Can I have some milk too?" Sally asked. "Of course, you can!" Timmy replied kindly. Timmy poured some milk into a cup for Sally and they both sat down to drink it. + +As they drank their milk, Timmy observed the refrigerator. "The refrigerator is big and cold," Timmy said. Sally nodded in agreement. Timmy was happy to share his milk with his sister and to observe the world around him. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe. He had a long neck and big brown spots. One day, he met a little bird. The bird said, "Hi, Mr. Giraffe! Your eye is so big!" The giraffe replied, "Thank you! You are so kind." They became friends and played together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a shiny rock and picked it up, rubbing it between her fingers. + +Her mom called out, "Lily, be careful! You might drop it and it will break." + +Lily looked up and smiled, holding the rock tightly. "I won't drop it, Mommy. I want to show the world how pretty it is." + +Her mom smiled back and said, "You're right, Lily. The world is full of beautiful things. Let's go find more treasures to share with the world." + +And so, Lily and her mom set off on an adventure, exploring the world together and being careful with each precious discovery they found. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy. They saw a man selling ropes. The ropes were all different colors, but Lily liked the pink rope the best. She asked her mommy if she could have it. Her mommy said yes and they bought the pink rope. Lily was so happy and she played with her new rope all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the bees buzz around the flowers. One day, Lily saw a bee flying near her and she said, "Hello little bee, what are you doing?" + +The bee replied, "I am collecting nectar to create yummy honey for my hive." + +Lily was amazed and asked, "Can I help you make the yummy honey?" + +The bee happily said, "Yes, you can! We need lots of flowers to make honey. Can you help me find some?" + +Lily and the bee flew around together and found lots of flowers. They worked hard and created the most delicious honey that Lily had ever tasted. From that day on, Lily loved spending time with her new bee friend and helping to create yummy honey for the hive. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy went on a safari with his family. They saw lots of animals like lions, elephants, and monkeys. Timmy was very happy. + +But then, Timmy's sister was being selfish. She didn't want to share her toys with him. Timmy felt sad. He tried to play with his own toys, but he accidentally dropped them. + +Timmy's sister saw that he was upset and decided to share her toys with him. Timmy was happy again and they played together on the safari. They saw even more animals and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dog named Max who she loved very much. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. Max saw a treat on the ground and he ate it. + +"Max, that was filthy!" said Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't know it was dirty," replied Max. + +"It's okay, Max. I own a lot of treats at home. Let's go back and get you a clean one," said Lily. + +So, Lily and Max went back home and Lily gave Max a clean treat. Max was very happy and wagged his tail. From that day on, Max always looked to Lily for treats and never ate anything filthy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a dog named Max who was very dependable. Max always followed Timmy wherever he went and protected him from danger. + +One day, Timmy and Max went for a walk in the park. Timmy was holding a ball and he threw it really far. Max ran after the ball and brought it back to Timmy. They played together for a long time until it was time to go home. + +As they were leaving, Timmy realized that he dropped his toy car somewhere in the park. Max helped Timmy look for the car and they finally found it under a tree. Timmy was very happy that Max helped him and said, "Max, you are a very dependable dog. You always do things well and you are my best friend." And they went home, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her shiny bracelet, but one day it fell off her wrist and got lost. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily's mom asked her if she was hungry and wanted some food. Lily said, "Yes, I want a sandwich." But when her mom made the sandwich, Lily didn't want to eat it. She said, "I'm not hungry anymore." + +Lily's mom said, "You need to eat something, or else you'll be weak and won't be able to resist getting sick." Lily didn't understand what resist meant, so her mom explained, "It means to try not to do something that's bad for you, like eating too much candy." + +Lily nodded and took a bite of her sandwich. She still missed her bracelet, but she knew she needed to take care of herself and resist the urge to eat too much candy. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the store with her mommy. They saw a big cart filled with yummy fruits and veggies. Lily wanted to touch the apples but her mommy said they needed to buy them first. + +As they walked around the store, Lily saw a little bird lying on the ground. She asked her mommy why it wasn't moving. Her mommy explained that it was a dead bird and it couldn't fly anymore. + +Lily felt sad for the little bird and wanted to touch it to make sure it was real. Her mommy said it was okay and they gently touched the bird's feathers before leaving the store. From that day on, Lily always remembered the little bird and made sure to be extra careful around animals. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play near the sea every day. One day, she found a broken toy boat on the shore. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. + +"Mommy, can you fix this boat please?" Lily asked. + +"I can try, but it might take a while," her mommy replied. + +But Lily was in a hurry. She wanted to play with the boat right away. So she went to her daddy and asked him if he could fix it faster. + +"I can't fix it faster, but I can teach you something important," her daddy said. "Sometimes, we have to be patient and wait for things to be fixed properly. It's better to wait than to have something broken again." + +Lily learned an important lesson that day. She learned to be patient and wait for things to be fixed properly. From that day on, she never hurried her mommy or daddy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends went to the park to play on the swings and slide. Timmy was having so much fun that he didn't notice the dark clouds in the sky. + +Suddenly, it started to rain and Timmy got worried. He didn't want to get wet and catch a cold. His friends told him to come under the big tree to stay dry. Timmy listened and ran to the tree. + +As they waited for the rain to stop, Timmy's friend pointed to a big puddle. Timmy got excited and wanted to jump in it, but his friend warned him that he might slip and fall. Timmy decided to wait until the rain stopped and they could enter the puddle safely. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and run around outside. He enjoyed playing with his friends at the park and eating ice cream on hot days. + +One day, Timmy's dad took him to see a famous airplane show. Timmy was so excited to see the planes fly in the sky. Suddenly, a missile flew into the sky too! Timmy didn't understand what was happening, but he knew it was scary. + +Luckily, the missile didn't hit anyone and the airplane show continued. Timmy was happy to watch the planes fly and he didn't miss a single one. When they got home, Timmy told his mom all about the famous airplanes and the missile that flew in the sky. She was glad that he enjoyed the show and that they were both safe. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved ice cream. One day, she went to the ice cream truck to buy a cone. She asked the ice cream man, "How much does it cost?" The man said, "It costs five dollars." + +Lily was sad because she didn't have enough money to pay for the ice cream. She went home and asked her mom for some money, but her mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily. We are not wealthy and we don't have any money to spare." + +Lily was very upset and started to cry. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can make our own ice cream at home. It will be just as delicious!" So, they made their own ice cream together and enjoyed it very much. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes you don't need to pay a lot of money to enjoy something sweet. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and make them do funny things. One day, Timmy's friend Bobby came over to play. They were having so much fun until they both wanted to play with the same toy. They started to fight over it. + +Timmy's mom heard the commotion and came into the room. She saw the toy on the floor and asked, "What happened here?" Timmy said, "Bobby wanted to play with my toy and we fought over it." + +Mom sighed and said, "Fighting is not nice. It makes me sad. Now, let's clean up this mess and find something else to play with." Timmy and Bobby helped clean up the empty toy box and found another toy to play with. They played together happily for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny rocks and put them in her pocket. One day, she saw a big yellow bus driving down the road. It looked so cool! She asked her mom if they could ride the bus, and her mom said yes. + +When they got on the bus, Lily saw that there were lots of people inside. Some were sitting and some were standing. She sat on her mom's lap and looked out the window. The bus took them to a big mall where they saw lots of stores with pretty things. Lily's mom said they couldn't buy everything because they weren't rich, but they could still have fun looking. + +After they finished looking at the stores, they got back on the bus and went home. Lily was happy because she got to collect a new memory of riding on a big yellow bus with her mom. +One day, a dog named Max went for a walk with his owner. Max was on a leash so he wouldn't run away. Suddenly, Max saw a squirrel and he wanted to chase it. But his owner said, "No, Max! That's dangerous! You could get hurt!" + +Max's owner wiped his forehead because it was hot outside. Max looked up at his owner and barked, "Woof woof! Can we play fetch instead?" His owner smiled and said, "Sure, Max! Let's play fetch with your ball." + +Max was happy to play fetch with his owner. They threw the ball back and forth until it was time to go home. Max's owner put him back on the leash and they walked back home safely. Max was tired but happy because he got to play with his owner. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to ride his bike on the path near his house. One day, he saw a man who looked very wealthy walking on the path. Timmy wanted to talk to him, so he rode his bike over. The man was very nice and they talked about Timmy's bike. The man even gave Timmy a new bike to ride on the path. Timmy was very happy and rode his new bike all the way home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside and run around. One day, he saw his friend Jack and they started to talk. + +"Hey Jack, do you want to play with me?" Tim asked. + +"Yes, I do! What do you want to play?" Jack replied, cheerful. + +"I want to play tag! Let's rush and run around the park," Tim said. + +So, they started to run and chase each other. They were having so much fun, they didn't even notice the time passing. Suddenly, Tim's mom called out, "Tim, it's time to come home!" + +Tim and Jack stopped running and said goodbye. They were sad it was over, but they were happy they had such a fun youth. +Once upon a time, there was a nice hero. He lived in a big castle. One day, he saw a baby bird that fell from the nest. He wanted to help the bird, so he raised his hand and caught it. The hero took care of the bird and fed it. Soon, the bird grew up and could fly again. The hero felt happy that he could help the bird. From that day on, the hero was known as a kind and helpful person. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red dress and loved to ride her bike. One day, Lily went to visit her grandma who had a farm. There, she saw a chicken with fluffy feathers. + +Lily asked, "Can I ride the chicken, grandma?" + +"No, Lily. Chickens can't be ridden," grandma replied. + +Lily was sad but still wanted to play with the chicken. She chased the chicken around the farm until the chicken got scared and ran away. Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She turned around and saw that the chicken had run into a big truck. Lily was very upset because the chicken had died. + +She went back to her grandma and said, "I'm sorry I chased the chicken. It's my fault it ran into the truck." + +Grandma hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, Lily. Let's go inside and have some cookies." +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. One day, at noon, they were playing hide and seek. Lily was hiding behind a tree when she heard her friend shout, "I found you!" + +Lily was so happy that she started to jump up and down. "Yay!" she shouted. "You found me!" Then they all ran around together, laughing and playing until it was time to go home for lunch. + +At lunch, Lily told her mom all about the fun she had with her friends. "I shouted and jumped and played hide and seek at noon!" she said, grinning from ear to ear. Her mom smiled and gave her a big hug. "I'm so glad you had a good time, Lily," she said. And Lily knew she would always remember that jolly day with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, she saw a group of kids having a race. Lily wanted to join in too! + +"Can I race with you guys?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, you can!" said one of the kids. "But be careful, it's a big race." + +Lily was so happy to be able to join the race. She ran as fast as she could, but the other kids were a little faster. Even though she didn't win, Lily had so much fun racing with her new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. He had a crown on his head and a cape on his back. He loved to play with his toys. One of his toys was a top that could spin. He spun it and watched it go round and round. It was incredible! + +One day, the prince went outside to play. He saw a big tree and decided to climb it. When he got to the top, he looked down and saw the world spinning below him. It was an incredible sight! + +As he climbed down the tree, he saw a butterfly. It was spinning around and around in circles. The prince thought it was incredible how the butterfly could spin like that. He watched it for a while before going back to his castle to play with his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. One day, while playing, Lily found a rare dress that her mom had never worn before. She put it on and twirled around in front of the mirror. But when she tried to take it off, the zipper got stuck and she couldn't get the dress off. + +Lily started to panic and cry. Her mom came in and saw what had happened. She tried to help Lily take the dress off, but it wouldn't budge. They both tried and tried, but the zipper was stuck tight. Finally, Lily's mom had an idea. She grabbed a hanger and used it to wiggle the zipper loose. The dress finally came off and Lily was so relieved that she fell asleep right there on the floor. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and make noisy sounds. He had a friend named Sally who always told the truth. One day, Timmy and Sally were playing hide and seek. Timmy found Sally hiding behind a tree, but he pretended he didn't see her. Sally said, "Timmy, that's not the truth. You found me, you can't pretend you didn't." + +Timmy felt bad for not telling the truth. He knew it was wrong. He dared himself to go tell Sally the truth. So he went over to her and said, "Sally, you were right. I did find you. I'm sorry for not telling the truth." Sally forgave Timmy and they continued playing. Timmy learned that telling the truth is important and it's always better to be honest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when her mommy came into the room looking very serious. "Lily, we need to talk," said her mommy. "Do you understand what I'm saying?" + +Lily nodded her head and put down her toys. "Yes, mommy. I understand," she said. + +Her mommy sat down next to her and explained that they were going to visit her grandparents, who lived far away. Lily was excited to see her grandparents, but also a little nervous about the long trip. + +As they packed their bags, Lily's daddy came in and asked if they were ready to go. "Yes," said Lily's mommy. "We're all packed and ready to leave." + +Lily hugged her parents and said, "I love you, mommy and daddy." Her parents hugged her back and said, "We love you too, Lily. We're going to have a great trip!" +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. The little duck loved to play in the water. One day, the little duck went to a big field. The field was very green and had lots of flowers. The little duck saw a big puddle in the field and decided to splash in it. + +As the little duck splashed in the puddle, it saw a butterfly. The butterfly told the little duck that it was important to have fun and play. The little duck was happy to hear that and continued to splash in the puddle. + +After a while, the little duck got tired and decided to take a nap in the field. It was a beautiful day and the little duck was happy to be in such a nice place. From that day on, the little duck visited the field often and always remembered to have fun and splash in the puddles. +Once upon a time, there was a poor soldier. He didn't have a lot of money, but he had a big heart. One day, he went to the store to buy some food. When he got there, he saw a beautiful toy soldier on display. + +He asked the store owner, "How much is the toy soldier?" + +"It's very expensive," said the store owner. "It costs a lot of money." + +The soldier looked sad. "I wish I could buy it for my son. He loves toy soldiers." + +Just then, a kind lady overheard their conversation. She walked up to the soldier and said, "I will buy the toy soldier for you. You are a kind man, and I want to help you." + +The soldier was very grateful. He thanked the lady and went home to give the toy soldier to his son. His son was so happy and played with the toy soldier every day. The soldier was happy too, because he knew that his son was happy. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the woods with her mommy. They were looking for mushrooms to pick for dinner. Lily saw a mushroom and picked it up, but then she lost it. She cried, "Mommy, I lost my mushroom!" + +Mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. We'll find another one." They kept walking and found a clear patch of grass. Mommy said, "Let's sit down and rest for a bit." + +Lily saw a butterfly and said, "Look, Mommy! A butterfly!" Mommy said, "Yes, it's very pretty." Lily said, "I don't want to lose the butterfly." Mommy said, "Don't worry, sweetie. The butterfly will fly away when it's ready." + +Lily felt happy again and they continued their walk. They found more mushrooms and picked them for dinner. Lily was proud that they found so many mushrooms and didn't lose any more. They went home and cooked a delicious mushroom dinner together. The end. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and find bugs and worms. Sara had a big shovel and Ben had a small one. They were making a hole for a new plant. + +"Guess what I found!" Sara said, holding up something shiny. "It is a ring!" + +"Wow!" Ben said. "It is very pretty. Can I see?" + +Sara gave him the ring. He put it on his finger. It was too big. It fell off and landed on his toe. + +"Ow!" Ben said. "That hurt!" + +"Sorry!" Sara said. "Are you okay?" + +Ben nodded. He picked up the ring and gave it back to Sara. "It is not useful for us. It is too big." + +"Maybe we can give it to Mommy," Sara said. "She likes shiny things. And she has bigger fingers." + +"Okay," Ben said. "Let's go find her." + +They ran to the house, holding the ring. They hoped Mommy would like their surprise. They were happy they found something in the dirt. +Lily and Ben are in school. They like to draw on the blackboard with chalk. They make shapes and animals and letters. Lily draws a big sun. Ben draws a small cat. + +"Look at my cat!" Ben says. "It is cute and fluffy." + +"I like your cat," Lily says. "But my sun is brighter and warmer." + +They smile and draw more things on the blackboard. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is the teacher. She is angry. She sees the blackboard full of chalk. She does not like it. + +"Who did this?" she asks. "Who made this mess?" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They do not want to get in trouble. They look at each other. They do not know what to say. + +The teacher walks to the blackboard. She picks up an eraser. She wants to erase the chalk. But she drops the eraser. It falls on the floor. It makes a big dust cloud. + +Lily and Ben cough. They cover their mouths. They cannot see anything. + +The teacher is also coughing. She cannot see either. She is looking for the eraser. + +Lily and Ben see a chance. They run to the door. They want to escape. + +But then, Lily stops. She feels sorry for the teacher. She thinks the teacher is sad and lonely. She wants to help her. + +She turns around. She goes back to the blackboard. She finds the eraser. She gives it to the teacher. + +"Here you go," she says. "I am sorry for the chalk. It was me and Ben. We were just having fun." + +The teacher is surprised. She takes the eraser. She looks at Lily. She sees her brave face. She smiles. + +"Thank you, Lily," she says. "That was very kind of you. And very brave. I am not angry anymore. I understand. You and Ben can draw on the blackboard. But only sometimes. And only with permission. OK?" + +Lily nods. She is happy. She feels proud. She calls Ben. He comes back. He is also sorry. He says sorry to the teacher. + +The teacher hugs them. She says it is OK. She says they are good kids. She says they can draw one more thing on the blackboard. Together. + +Lily and Ben smile. They pick up the chalk. They draw a big heart. They write their names inside. They show it to the teacher. + +The teacher likes it. She says it is beautiful. She says they are her best students. She says she loves them. + +Lily and Ben love her too. They are happy. They are friends. They are brave. +Mira is a big sister. She has a baby brother, Ravi. Mira likes to help Mama with Ravi. She likes to feed him, sing to him, and play with him. But sometimes, Mira is too bossy. She tells Ravi what to do and what not to do. She does not let him touch her toys or her books. + +One day, Mama says it is time to bathe Ravi. Mira wants to help. She brings a towel, a soap, and a duck. She says, "I will bathe Ravi, Mama. I know how to do it." Mama says, "Okay, Mira, but be gentle and careful. Ravi is very small and soft. He needs warm water and gentle hands." + +Mira nods. She fills the tub with water. She puts Ravi in the tub. She rubs soap on his hair and body. She says, "Ravi, you are dirty. You need to be clean. I will make you clean." She splashes water on his face. Ravi cries. He does not like water on his face. He does not like soap in his eyes. He does not like Mira's bossy voice. + +Mama hears Ravi cry. She comes to the bathroom. She sees Mira and Ravi. She says, "Mira, what are you doing? You are hurting Ravi. You are not being gentle and careful. You are being bossy and rough. You need to stop." She takes Ravi out of the tub. She wraps him in the towel. She hugs him and kisses him. She says, "I'm sorry, Ravi. You are okay. You are clean. You are sweet." + +Mira feels bad. She sees Ravi's red face and wet eyes. She sees Mama's sad face and angry eyes. She says, "I'm sorry, Mama. I'm sorry, Ravi. I wanted to help. I wanted to be a good big sister. I did not mean to hurt Ravi. I love Ravi." She hugs Ravi and kisses him. She says, "Ravi, you are my baby brother. You are cute. You are fun. You are mine." + +Mama smiles. She says, "Mira, I know you love Ravi. I know you want to help. But you need to listen to me and to Ravi. You need to be gentle and careful. You need to be kind and patient. You need to be a good big sister, not a bossy one." She hugs Mira and kisses her. She says, "You are my big girl. You are smart. You are brave. You are mine." +Sara and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. Sara took out some pots and pans from the cupboard and put them on the stove. Tom found some spoons and forks and set them on the table. + +"Let's make soup!" Sara said. "We need water and carrots and salt." + +"OK!" Tom said. He went to the sink and filled a pot with water. He turned on the stove and put the pot on it. He looked for carrots in the fridge. + +But then, Mom came into the kitchen. She saw the mess and frowned. She did not like when Sara and Tom played with her things. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. "You can't use the stove! It's hot and dangerous!" + +Sara and Tom felt scared. They did not want to make Mom angry. + +"We're sorry, Mom," Sara said. "We were just playing." + +Mom sighed. She turned off the stove and took the pot away. She looked at the pots and pans and spoons and forks. + +"You have to wash these," Mom said. "They are dirty and greasy. And put them back in the cupboard where they belong." + +Sara and Tom nodded. They did not like to wash dishes. It was boring and hard. They wished they could keep playing. + +But they knew they had to listen to Mom. They took the dishes to the sink and turned on the water. They used soap and a sponge and scrubbed them clean. They dried them with a towel and put them back in the cupboard. + +Mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of Sara and Tom for being good and helpful. + +"Thank you," Mom said. "You did a good job. Now, how about we make some real soup together? I have some carrots and salt and other things we can use." + +Sara and Tom smiled too. They liked to cook with Mom. It was fun and yummy. + +"OK!" they said. They followed Mom to the fridge and took out the ingredients. They forgot about their gloomy game and looked forward to their tasty soup. +Anna loved her doll very much. She always played with her doll, hugged her doll, and talked to her doll. She named her doll Lily and gave her a pretty dress and a hat. Anna and Lily were best friends. + +One day, Anna and her mom went to the park. Anna brought Lily with her. She wanted to show Lily the flowers, the birds, and the swings. Anna's mom told her to stay close and not wander away. Anna said yes, mom, and held Lily tight. + +But Anna saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She ran to the slide and put Lily on the ground. She climbed up the ladder and slid down. It was so fun! She did it again and again. She forgot about Lily. + +A boy saw Lily on the ground. He liked dolls and wanted to play with her. He picked up Lily and ran away. He did not see Anna or her mom. + +Anna finished sliding and looked for Lily. She did not see her. She felt scared and sad. She cried and called for Lily. She wandered around the park, but she could not find her. She wished she had listened to her mom and stayed close. + +Anna's mom heard her cry and came to her. She hugged her and asked her what was wrong. Anna told her she lost Lily. She said she was sorry and she missed Lily. Anna's mom felt sorry for her too. She helped her look for Lily. + +They saw the boy with Lily. He was playing with her and laughing. Anna ran to him and said, "That's my doll! Give her back!" The boy said, "No, she's mine now. I found her." Anna said, "No, you didn't. You took her. She's my best friend. I love her. Please give her back." + +The boy looked at Anna. He saw her tears and heard her voice. He felt bad. He remembered he had a lot of toys at home. He did not need Lily. He said, "I'm sorry. I was wrong. Here, you can have her back." He gave Lily to Anna. + +Anna was so happy. She hugged Lily and thanked the boy. She said, "You are very kind. Do you want to play with me and Lily?" The boy said, "Yes, I do. Thank you." They played together and became friends. + +Anna's mom smiled and said, "I'm proud of you, Anna. You learned a lesson today. You should always take care of your things and not wander away. And you should also share and forgive. That's how you make friends." Anna said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry I wandered away. I won't do it again. I love you and Lily." Anna's mom said, "I love you too, Anna. And I love Lily. She's a very organized doll. She has a nice dress and a hat." Anna laughed and said, "Yes, she does. She's the best doll ever." They hugged and went home. +Lily loved her velvet doll. It was soft and pink and had a pretty dress. She liked to hug it and talk to it every day. She named it Rosie. + +One day, Lily's mom took her to the park. Lily brought Rosie with her. She was eager to play on the swings and the slide. She put Rosie on a bench and ran to the playground. + +"Hi, Lily!" said a boy named Sam. He was holding a toy car. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily nodded. She liked Sam. He was nice and funny. They played with the car and the sand. They had fun. + +But then, Lily saw a girl holding Rosie. The girl had long hair and a blue coat. She was walking away with the doll. + +"Hey, that's my doll!" Lily shouted. She ran after the girl. "Give it back!" + +The girl turned around. She looked scared. "I'm sorry," she said. "I thought it was mine. It looks like my doll." + +Lily reached for Rosie. She felt the velvet in her hand. She was happy. "No, it's mine," she said. "See? It has a name tag. It says Rosie." + +The girl looked at the name tag. She saw the letters. She nodded. "You're right," she said. "I'm sorry. I have a doll like this at home. Her name is Daisy." + +Lily smiled. She was not angry anymore. She liked dolls. "Do you want to play with me and Sam?" she asked. "We have a car and sand." + +The girl smiled back. She liked cars and sand. "Yes, please," she said. "My name is Mia." + +Lily, Sam, and Mia became friends. They played together at the park. They shared their toys and stories. They repeated each other's words and laughed. Lily hugged Rosie. She was glad she found her doll and made new friends. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. The slide is made of metal. It is high and shiny. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Lily says. She runs to the slide. She climbs the steps. She sits on the slide. She slides down fast. She laughs. + +"Wait for me!" Tom says. He runs after Lily. He climbs the steps. He sits on the slide. He slides down fast. He laughs too. + +They have fun on the slide. They go up and down many times. They are happy. + +But then, Lily feels something wet. She looks at her dress. Her dress is dirty. She has mud on her dress. She is sad. + +"Oh no! My dress is dirty!" Lily says. She shows Tom her dress. Tom looks at his dress. His dress is dirty too. He has mud on his dress. He is sad too. + +"Mama will be angry!" Tom says. He and Lily walk to the bench. They see Mama. Mama is reading a book. She looks up. She sees Lily and Tom. She sees their dirty dresses. She is not angry. She smiles. + +"Did you have fun on the slide?" Mama asks. She hugs Lily and Tom. She wipes the mud off their dresses. She kisses them. + +"Yes, we did!" Lily and Tom say. They hug Mama. They tell her about the slide. They say sorry for their dirty dresses. + +"It's okay, my loves. You can wash your dresses later. I'm glad you had fun. The slide is very high and shiny. You are very brave and fast." Mama says. She is proud of Lily and Tom. She takes them to the car. They go home. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. They loved to see the flowers bloom in the spring. They would smell them, touch them, and make crowns with them. + +One day, Tom saw a big red flower that he wanted to pick. He ran to it and reached for it. But he did not see the bee that was on it. The bee stung him on his hand. It hurt a lot. He cried and dropped the flower. + +Lily heard him and ran to him. She saw his hand was red and swollen. She said, "Oh no, Tom, you have a boo-boo. We need to tell Mommy." + +She helped him get up and they went to the house. Mommy saw them and was worried. She said, "What happened, Tom?" + +Tom said, "I wanted the flower, but the bee got me. It was hard and sharp." + +Mommy said, "I'm sorry, Tom. You are allergic to bees. We need to go to the hospital. They will make you feel better." + +She took them to the car and drove to the hospital. There, a nice doctor gave Tom some medicine and a band-aid. He said, "You will be fine, Tom. But you have to be careful with bees. They don't like it when you touch their flowers." + +Tom said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Bee. I won't do it again." + +Lily said, "I'm glad you are okay, Tom. I love you." + +Tom said, "I love you too, Lily. And I love the flowers. But I will look at them, not pick them." +Lily and Ben are friends who like to play outside. They have a big box of toys that they share. They are very organized and always put their toys back in the box when they are done. + +One day, they decide to play with their kites. They take their kites out of the box and run to the park. The wind is strong and makes their kites soar high in the sky. They laugh and cheer as they watch their kites fly. + +"Look at my kite, Lily!" Ben says. "It is red and blue and has a long tail!" + +"Wow, Ben, your kite is very pretty!" Lily says. "My kite is yellow and green and has a star on it!" + +They have fun with their kites for a long time. Then they see some clouds in the sky. The clouds are dark and look like they have water in them. + +"Oh no, Lily, I think it is going to rain!" Ben says. "We should go back home and put our kites in the box!" + +"OK, Ben, let's go!" Lily says. "We don't want our kites to get wet!" + +They hurry back to their house and put their kites in the box. They are very organized and make sure the box is closed. They go inside and have a snack. They are happy that they had a good time with their kites. They hope the sun will come out again soon. +Lily and Ben were excited to see the fireworks. They put on their warm coats and hats and went outside with Mom and Dad. They saw many people and cars on the street. They heard loud noises and saw bright colors in the sky. + +"Wow, look at that one!" Ben said, pointing at a big red firework that exploded like a flower. + +"It's so pretty!" Lily agreed, clapping her hands. + +But then a very loud firework made a scary sound, like a lion roaring. Lily jumped and covered her ears. She felt afraid and wanted to go home. + +"Mommy, I don't like it!" she cried, hugging Mom's leg. + +Mom bent down and comforted Lily. She stroked her hair and kissed her cheek. + +"It's okay, sweetie. It's just a noise. It can't hurt you. The fireworks are for fun, not for fear. Do you want to watch them with me?" she asked. + +Lily nodded, still feeling a little scared. Mom picked her up and held her close. She pointed at the sky and showed her the different shapes and colors of the fireworks. + +"See, that one looks like a star. And that one looks like a heart. And that one looks like a smiley face. Aren't they beautiful?" she said. + +Lily smiled and relaxed. She saw that the fireworks were not so bad after all. She liked the star and the heart and the smiley face. She snuggled with Mom and felt fine. + +"Mommy, I like the fireworks now. They are pretty and fun. Thank you for comforting me," she said. + +Mom hugged her and said, "You're welcome, my love. I'm glad you're fine. You're very brave and smart. I'm proud of you." + +They watched the fireworks together until they were over. Then they went home and had hot chocolate and cookies. They said good night and slept well, dreaming of stars and hearts and smiley faces. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun things to play with, like cars, dolls, blocks and books. But they also liked to look at the big thing on the shelf. The big thing was shiny and round and had many colors. It was a globe, but they did not know that word. + +One day, they decided to take the big thing and play with it. They climbed on a chair and reached for the shelf. But the big thing was heavy and slippery. It fell from their hands and rolled on the floor. It bumped into a small thing that was plugged into the wall. The small thing was a lamp, but they did not know that word either. + +The lamp made a loud noise and a bright flash. Anna and Ben felt a strange feeling. They looked at each other and screamed. They had shrunk! They were now very small, like ants. They could not see their toys or the chair or the shelf. They could only see the big thing and the small thing and the floor. + +They tried to call for help, but no one heard them. They tried to run, but they were too slow. They tried to hide, but they had nowhere to go. They were scared and sad. They wished they had never touched the big thing. + +But it was too late. The big thing was rolling towards them. It was going to crush them. They hugged each other and closed their eyes. They said goodbye. The end. +Ben loves to watch planes in the sky. He wants to be a pilot when he grows up. He has a toy plane that he plays with every day. He makes it fly and zoom and land on his bed. + +One day, his toy plane breaks. The wing falls off and the propeller stops spinning. Ben is very sad. He tries to fix it, but he can't. He weeps and weeps. He hugs his toy plane and says sorry. + +His mom hears him and comes to his room. She sees his broken toy plane and his tears. She hugs him and says, "Don't worry, Ben. I know you love your toy plane. But it's not the end of the world. We can get you a new one. Or maybe we can find someone who can fix it. You are a brave and reliable boy. You can handle this." + +Ben feels a little better. He wipes his eyes and smiles at his mom. He says, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I still want to be a pilot. But maybe I can wait for a new toy plane. Or maybe I can play with something else. Like my truck or my ball or my bear." + +His mom nods and says, "That's a good idea, Ben. You have many toys that you can play with. And maybe someday, you can fly a real plane. I'm sure you will be a great pilot. But for now, let's go and have some cookies and milk. How does that sound?" + +Ben nods and says, "That sounds good, mom. I love you. And I love cookies and milk. And I love my toy plane, even if it's broken. Maybe it can rest for a while." + +They leave the room and go to the kitchen. Ben feels happy again. He knows his mom will always help him and his toy plane will always be his friend. He hopes to see more planes in the sky soon. He dreams of flying high and fast and free. +Lily was very hungry when she woke up. She ran to the kitchen and saw her mom making breakfast. She smelled something yummy. + +"Mom, what are you making?" Lily asked. + +"I'm making pancakes and eggs for you and your dad. Do you want some?" Mom said. + +Lily nodded and smiled. She loved pancakes and eggs. She climbed on a chair and waited for her plate. + +Mom gave her a big plate of food and a glass of milk. Lily said thank you and started to eat. She was very happy. + +Dad came to the kitchen and kissed Mom and Lily. He looked tired. He had a big day at work. + +"Good morning, my loves. You made a wonderful breakfast, Mom. Thank you." Dad said. + +"You're welcome, Dad. I hope you have a good day at work. Do you want some pancakes and eggs?" Mom said. + +Dad shook his head. He said he was not very hungry. He only wanted some cereal and coffee. + +Mom poured some cereal in a bowl and some coffee in a mug. She gave them to Dad. Dad said thank you and started to eat. He was not very happy. + +Lily saw that Dad was not very happy. She wanted to make him happy. She had an idea. + +She finished her plate and drank her milk. She wiped her mouth and jumped off the chair. She ran to Dad and hugged him. + +"Dad, I love you. You work very hard. You should relax. Relax is good for you." Lily said. + +Dad looked at Lily and smiled. He hugged her back. He felt warm and cozy. He felt grateful. + +"Thank you, Lily. I love you too. You are very sweet. You make me happy. You are right. Relax is good for you. Maybe I will relax a little bit before I go to work." Dad said. + +Mom smiled and joined the hug. She was proud of Lily. She was grateful for her family. She said they should all relax a little bit and enjoy the morning. They agreed and cuddled on the couch. They watched some cartoons and laughed. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are playing with paint. They like to make pictures with different colors. Sara has a purple paint and Ben has a blue paint. They dip their brushes in the paint and then on the paper. + +"Look, Sara, I made a fish!" Ben says, showing his paper. + +"Wow, Ben, your fish is very nice!" Sara says. "I made a flower. See, it has purple petals and a yellow center." + +They smile at each other and keep painting. They have fun making different shapes and patterns. + +But then, Sara spills some purple paint on the table. It makes a big mess. Sara is scared. She does not want Mommy to be angry. + +"Oh no, Sara, what did you do?" Ben says. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I did not mean to spill the paint!" Sara says. "How can we clean it?" + +Ben looks around. He sees some napkins on the shelf. He grabs some and gives them to Sara. + +"Here, Sara, use these napkins. They can dry the paint," he says. + +Sara takes the napkins and wipes the table. The napkins soak up the paint. They turn purple. Sara and Ben use many napkins until the table is clean. + +"Thank you, Ben, you are a good brother," Sara says. + +"You're welcome, Sara, you are a good sister," Ben says. + +They hug each other and put the napkins in the trash. They are happy. They did not make Mommy angry. They go back to their painting. They are careful not to spill the paint again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with many green leaves. They see something brown and round on the ground. They pick it up. + +"What is this?" Lily asks. + +"It is an acorn," Ben says. "My mom told me. The tree makes acorns. The squirrels eat them." + +"Can we eat them too?" Lily wonders. + +"I don't know. Let's try," Ben says. + +They bite the acorn. It is hard and bitter. They spit it out. + +"Yuck! This is not good," Lily says. + +"No, it is not. It is funny. The squirrels like it, but we don't," Ben says. + +They laugh. They learn something new. They throw the acorn away. They run to the slide. They have fun. +Tom and Sue like to play with paint. They have many colors of paint in big bottles. They also have brushes and paper. They can make pictures with paint. + +One day, Tom and Sue find a new paint. It is shiny and sparkly. It looks like gold. They want to try it. They open the bottle and pour some paint on a paper. They use their brushes to spread it. + +"Wow, this paint is so pretty!" Sue says. "It looks like the sun." + +"Yes, it does," Tom says. "But it feels funny. It is not soft like the other paints. It is hard and rough." + +They touch the paint with their fingers. It hurts. They pull their fingers back. They see something on their fingers. It is not paint. It is metal. + +"Ouch!" Sue says. "This is not paint. This is gold!" + +"Gold?" Tom says. "What is gold?" + +"I don't know," Sue says. "But it is not good for painting. It is too hard and sharp. It can hurt us." + +They look at the bottle. It has a label. It says: "Warning: Do not use as paint. This is gold leaf. It can strike your skin and cause cuts. Only use with gloves and scissors." + +Tom and Sue do not know what the label means. They only know some of the words. They do not know what leaf, strike, cuts, gloves and scissors are. They are scared. They throw the bottle away. They run to their mom. They show her their fingers. They tell her what happened. + +Mom is shocked. She sees the gold on their fingers. She sees the cuts. She sees the bottle. She knows what it is. She is angry. She asks them where they got it. + +They tell her they found it in the garage. They thought it was paint. They did not read the label. + +Mom takes them to the bathroom. She washes their fingers. She puts bandages on them. She tells them they are lucky. The cuts are not deep. They will heal soon. She tells them they should never use things they do not know. They should always read the label. They should always ask her before they play with something new. + +Tom and Sue are sorry. They say they are sorry. They hug mom. They promise they will be careful next time. They learn their lesson. They do not play with gold leaf again. They only play with soft paint. +One day, Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. But then, a big dog came and took their ball in his mouth. He ran away with it. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Tom shouted. "Give it back!" + +Lily was scared of the big dog. She started to cry. "Tom, what do we do?" + +Tom saw a man with a leash. He thought the man was the dog's owner. He ran after him and said, "Mister, your dog has our ball. Please make him give it back." + +The man looked at Tom and said, "Sorry, kid, that's not my dog. He just followed me from the street. I don't know where he lives." + +Tom felt angry and sad. He wanted his ball back. He said, "That's not fair! You have to help us. It's an emergency." + +The man said, "I'm sorry, but I can't. I have to go to work. Maybe you can find another ball." + +He walked away, leaving Tom and Lily alone. + +Tom and Lily felt very bad. They had no ball and no fun. They decided to go home and tell their mom what happened. + +When they got home, their mom was waiting for them. She saw their sad faces and asked, "What's wrong, my loves?" + +Tom and Lily told her everything. They said, "Mom, a big dog stole our ball and a man didn't help us. It's not fair." + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. That was very mean of the dog and the man. But don't worry, I have a surprise for you." + +She took them to the backyard and showed them a new ball. It was bigger and brighter than their old one. It had stars and stripes on it. + +Tom and Lily were very happy. They thanked their mom and said, "You're the best, mom. We love you." + +Their mom said, "I love you too, my loves. Now go and play with your new ball. But be careful of big dogs and mean men. And remember to share and be kind. That's the fair thing to do." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We will." + +They ran to the backyard and played with their new ball. They had a lot of fun. They forgot about the big dog and the mean man. They were happy. +Anna and her mom went to the market. They saw many things there: fruits, flowers, toys, and clothes. Anna liked the toys best. She saw a big teddy bear with soft fur and a red bow. She wanted to hug it. + +"Mom, can I have the teddy bear?" Anna asked. + +"Sorry, Anna, we don't have enough money for the teddy bear. Maybe another day," mom said. + +Anna felt sad. She wanted the teddy bear very much. She saw a boy holding the teddy bear. He looked happy. Anna felt angry. She walked up to the boy and pinched his arm. + +"Ow! That hurts!" the boy cried. He dropped the teddy bear and ran to his mom. + +Anna picked up the teddy bear and smiled. She hugged it and said, "Mine!" + +Mom saw what Anna did. She was not happy. She took the teddy bear from Anna and gave it back to the boy. + +"Anna, that was not nice. You should not pinch people. You should say sorry to the boy," mom said. + +Anna did not want to say sorry. She felt mad. She crossed her arms and pouted. + +The boy looked at Anna. He saw that she liked the teddy bear. He felt kind. He said, "It's okay. I'm sorry you are sad. Do you want to play with the teddy bear for a while?" + +Anna was surprised. She did not expect the boy to be kind. She felt ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry I pinched you. That was bad. Thank you for being kind. Can I play with the teddy bear for a while?" + +The boy nodded. He said, "Sure. You can play with the teddy bear for a while. What is your name?" + +Anna smiled. She said, "My name is Anna. What is your name?" + +The boy smiled back. He said, "My name is Ben. Do you want to be friends?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "Yes, I want to be friends. Friends are nice." + +Anna and Ben played with the teddy bear. They shared and took turns. They had fun. Mom was happy. She said, "Anna, you made a new friend. That is good. You learned to be kind." + +Anna and Ben hugged. They said, "Bye, friend. See you soon." + +Anna and her mom left the market. Anna felt happy. She learned a lesson. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry I was bad. I won't pinch people again. I will be kind." + +Mom hugged Anna. She said, "I'm proud of you, Anna. You are a good girl. I love you." + +Anna said, "I love you too, mom." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big bridge over a pond. The bridge is made of wood and has a railing. + +"Let's pretend we are pirates!" Anna says. "We can cross the bridge and look for treasure!" + +"Okay!" Ben says. "I will be the captain and you will be the mate. Follow me!" + +They run to the bridge and start to cross it. They make pirate noises and wave their hands. They are playful and happy. + +But then they see a duck in the pond. The duck is swimming and quacking. It has a green head and a yellow beak. + +"Look, a duck!" Anna says. "Maybe it has the treasure!" + +"Or maybe it is a spy for the enemy!" Ben says. "We have to catch it!" + +They stop on the bridge and lean over the railing. They try to reach the duck with their hands. But the duck is too fast and too far. It swims away from them. + +"Come back, duck!" Anna says. "We want to play with you!" + +"Arrr, you sneaky duck!" Ben says. "We will find you and your treasure!" + +They laugh and run to the other side of the bridge. They keep pretending they are pirates and look for more adventures. They have fun in the park. +Tom and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to slide, swing, and run. But one day, the park was closed. There was a big sign that said "No play. Work here." Tom and Mia were very sad. + +They went back to Tom's house. They wanted to have fun. They looked for something to do. They saw a big box of clay. They had an idea. They could plan to make something with the clay. They took the clay out of the box and put it on the table. + +They started to shape the clay with their hands. They made different things. Tom made a car. Mia made a flower. They had fun. They liked the texture of the clay. It was soft and smooth. They could make it any way they wanted. + +But then, Tom's big brother came in. He was grumpy. He did not like to see Tom and Mia playing with his clay. He said "That's mine! Give it back!" He grabbed the clay from them and threw it in the box. He made a mess. He made Tom and Mia cry. + +Tom's mom heard the noise. She came in and saw what happened. She was angry. She said to Tom's brother "That was not nice! You have to share! You have to say sorry!" She gave the clay back to Tom and Mia. She helped them clean up. She gave them a hug. She said "You can play with the clay as long as you want. You have a good plan. You make beautiful things." Tom and Mia smiled. They said "Thank you." They went back to their plan. They were happy. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play safari in their backyard. They pretend they are brave explorers who see many animals. They have a big box that they use as a jeep. They also have toy binoculars, hats and cameras. + +One day, a man comes to their house. He wants to buy their box. He says he will give them ten dollars for it. Sam and Ben are surprised. They like their box very much. They do not want to sell it. + +"No, thank you," Sam says. "This is our jeep. We use it for safari." + +The man smiles. He says he needs a box for his work. He says he will give them twenty dollars for it. Ben thinks about it. He likes money. He can buy many things with money. He looks at Sam. + +"Maybe we can sell it," Ben says. "We can find another box later." + +Sam shakes his head. He does not want to sell their jeep. He loves their safari game. He thinks it is more fun than money. + +"No, Ben," Sam says. "This is our jeep. We made it ourselves. It is special. We have many adventures with it. We cannot sell it." + +The man sees that Sam and Ben do not agree. He says he is sorry. He says he will look for another box. He says goodbye and leaves. + +Sam and Ben hug each other. They are happy they still have their jeep. They are brave and loyal brothers. They go back to their safari game. They see lions, elephants and giraffes. They have a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a shiny thing in the grass. It was a crystal. It sparkled in the sun. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can I see?" Ben asked. He was polite and waited for his turn. + +Lily gave him the crystal. He held it in his hand and smiled. + +"Let's plan a game with it," he said. "We can pretend it is a magic stone." + +"OK, what can we do?" Lily asked. + +Ben thought for a moment. He had a good idea. + +"We can be knights and princesses," he said. "The crystal is our treasure. We have to protect it from the bad dragon." + +Lily liked the idea. She nodded. + +"OK, let's do that," she said. "You can be the knight and I can be the princess." + +They ran to the slide and climbed up. They put the crystal on the top and looked around. + +"Where is the dragon?" Lily asked. + +Ben pointed to the swings. He saw a big dog barking and jumping. + +"There he is!" he said. "He wants our crystal. We have to stop him." + +They slid down and ran to the swings. They waved their arms and shouted. + +"Go away, dragon!" they said. "This is our crystal. You can't have it." + +The dog looked at them and tilted his head. He was not a bad dragon. He was just curious. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. + +Lily and Ben laughed. They realized the dog was friendly. They petted him and gave him a hug. + +"Maybe he is not a dragon," Lily said. "Maybe he is a prince." + +"Maybe he is," Ben said. "He is a nice prince. He can play with us." + +They took the crystal and the dog and went back to the slide. They had fun playing with their new friend. They shared their crystal and their toys. They were happy. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was the laser. The laser was a small thing that made a bright light. They could point the light at the wall or the floor or the ceiling. They liked to make shapes and colors with the light. + +One day, they had a new idea. They wanted to decorate their room with the laser. They thought it would be fun and pretty. They turned off the lights and closed the curtains. They turned on the laser and started to point it at different places. They made stars and circles and hearts and squares. They made red and blue and green and yellow. They made their room look like a rainbow. + +But they did not know that the laser was very powerful. It was not a toy for children. It was a tool for grown-ups. The laser was so powerful that it could burn things. It could burn paper and wood and cloth. It could even burn skin. + +As they played with the laser, they did not see that it was burning their bed and their books and their clothes. They did not feel that it was burning their fingers and their eyes. They did not hear that it was making a loud noise and a bad smell. They did not notice that it was making smoke and fire. + +Soon, their room was full of smoke and fire. They started to cough and cry. They were scared and hurt. They wanted to get out, but they could not see the door. They could not find their mom and dad. They could only see the laser, still making bright light. They wished they had never played with the laser. They wished they had played with something else. They wished they had listened to their mom and dad. They wished they had been careful. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They are having fun. + +But then Tom falls down and hurts his knee. He cries and says, "Ow, ow, ow! It hurts!" Lily runs to him and sees blood on his knee. She says, "Oh no, Tom! You need a bandage!" + +Lily looks around and sees a bench. She says, "Come on, Tom. Let's go to the bench. Maybe we can find a bandage there." She helps Tom get up and they walk to the bench. + +On the bench, they notice a bag. It is dark and has a red cross on it. Lily says, "Look, Tom! A bag! Maybe it has a bandage inside!" She opens the bag and finds a bandage. She says, "Yay, Lily! A bandage! Let me put it on your knee." + +She takes the bandage and wraps it around Tom's knee. She says, "There, Tom. All better. Does it still hurt?" Tom says, "No, Lily. It feels better. Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." Lily says, "You are welcome, Tom. You are a good friend too." + +They hug and smile. They are happy. They play some more in the park. They are careful not to fall down again. They are having fun. +Mira and Ravi were excited to visit their aunt and uncle. They had not seen them for a long time. They packed their bags and got in the car with their mom and dad. + +When they arrived, their aunt and uncle hugged them and welcomed them to their home. Their home was modest but cozy. They had some furniture that was old but comfortable. Mira and Ravi liked the sofa and the chairs. They also liked the pictures and the plants. + +"Come, let me show you your room," their aunt said. She led them to a small room with two beds and a closet. "You can sleep here tonight. There are some toys and books in the closet. You can play with them if you want." + +"Thank you, auntie," Mira and Ravi said. They opened the closet and saw some dolls, cars, puzzles and stories. They were happy to see them. They took out some toys and started to play. + +Their uncle came in and smiled. "Do you like your room?" he asked. + +"Yes, uncle, we do," Mira and Ravi said. "We like your home. It is nice and warm." + +"We are glad you are here," their uncle said. "We have a surprise for you. Do you want to see it?" + +"Yes, please," Mira and Ravi said. They followed their uncle to the backyard. There they saw a big swing and a slide. They were very excited. They ran to the swing and the slide and took turns. They laughed and had fun. + +Their aunt, mom and dad watched them and smiled. They were happy to see them enjoy themselves. They joined them and played with them. They had a wonderful time together. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys on the rug in the living room. But sometimes they fight and make a lot of noise. Mom does not like that. She tells them to behave and share their toys. + +One day, Tim and Sam find a new toy in the toy box. It is a big red car with four wheels and a horn. Tim wants to play with it, but so does Sam. They both grab the car and pull it. The car makes a loud beep. + +"Stop it!" Mom says. "You are too loud. Give me the car. You can play with it later, when you are calm." + +Tim and Sam are sad. They do not want to give up the car. They think Mom is not fair. They look at each other and have an idea. They let go of the car and smile. + +"OK, Mom," Tim says. "We will behave. We will play with something else." + +Mom is happy. She thinks Tim and Sam are good boys. She gives them a hug and puts the car on the shelf. She goes to the kitchen to make some cookies. + +Tim and Sam wait until Mom is gone. Then they run to the shelf and take the car. They sneak back to the rug and play with it quietly. They take turns driving the car and honking the horn. They think they are very clever. + +But Mom is not stupid. She hears the beep. She comes back to the living room and sees Tim and Sam with the car. She is angry. She takes the car away and puts it in the closet. She tells Tim and Sam to go to their room. + +"You are naughty boys," Mom says. "You did not behave. You lied to me. You cannot play with the car anymore. You have to learn to be normal and nice." + +Tim and Sam are sorry. They did not mean to make Mom mad. They go to their room and sit on their beds. They wish they had listened to Mom and shared the car. They hope Mom will forgive them and let them play with the car again. They promise to behave next time. +One day, Lily and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw a big tree with green and yellow fruits. Mom said they were pears. Lily and Ben liked pears. They wanted to eat some. + +But the pears were too high for them to reach. They saw a ladder leaning on the tree. Mom said it belonged to the gardener. He was working in another part of the park. Lily and Ben had an idea. They decided to borrow the ladder and get some pears. + +They moved the ladder to the tree and climbed up. They picked some pears and put them in a basket. They were happy. They thanked the tree and the ladder. They were about to go down when they heard a voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my ladder?" It was the gardener. He looked angry. He had a weird hat and a big beard. Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped the basket and the pears. They ran to their mom. + +Mom saw what happened. She was not happy. She said sorry to the gardener. She said Lily and Ben were wrong to borrow the ladder without asking. She said they should share the pears with him. She said they should say sorry too. + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They said sorry to the gardener. They gave him some pears. They said they would not borrow things without asking again. The gardener smiled. He said it was okay. He said he liked pears too. He said they could have some more if they wanted. He said he would show them his weird hat. It had a bird on it. + +Lily and Ben were glad. They said thank you to the gardener. They said they liked his hat. They said they wanted to be his friends. The gardener said he liked them too. He said they could come back anytime. He said he would teach them how to grow pears. Lily and Ben were happy. They learned a lesson. They hugged their mom and the gardener. They ate some pears. They had a good day. +Anna was very happy. She had a new kitten. The kitten was small and soft and had black and white fur. Anna named her kitten Spot. She loved to play with Spot and cuddle her. + +One day, Anna found a ribbon in her room. The ribbon was red and shiny. Anna had an idea. She wanted to tie the ribbon around Spot's neck. She thought Spot would look pretty with the ribbon. + +She picked up Spot and held her gently. She tried to tie the ribbon around Spot's neck, but Spot did not like it. Spot wriggled and meowed and scratched Anna's hand. Anna was surprised and hurt. She let go of Spot and the ribbon. + +"Ow, Spot, why did you do that?" Anna asked. She looked at her hand and saw a small cut. She felt sad and angry. + +Spot ran away and hid under the bed. She was scared and confused. She did not understand why Anna wanted to put something around her neck. She did not like the ribbon. She wanted to be free and comfortable. + +Anna went to her mom and showed her the cut. Her mom cleaned it and put a band-aid on it. She hugged Anna and asked her what happened. + +"I wanted to tie a ribbon around Spot's neck, but she scratched me," Anna said. + +"Anna, you should not tie anything around Spot's neck. That can hurt her and make her choke. She is a kitten, not a doll. She does not need a ribbon. She needs love and care," her mom said. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I did not know. I love Spot. I wanted to make her pretty," Anna said. + +"Spot is already pretty, just the way she is. And she loves you too. But you have to respect her and let her be herself. Why don't you go and say sorry to her and play with her?" her mom said. + +"Okay, mom. Thank you," Anna said. + +Anna went to her room and looked for Spot. She found her under the bed and called her softly. Spot came out and rubbed her head against Anna's leg. Anna bent down and stroked her fur. She said sorry to Spot and gave her a kiss. Spot purred and licked Anna's face. Anna smiled and picked up Spot. She took her to her bed and cuddled her. She forgot about the ribbon. She was happy with her new kitten. +Tom and Mia were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big bowl of lemons on the table. Tom wanted to make lemonade. He took a lemon and tried to squeeze it with his hands. But the lemon was too hard and Tom could not squeeze it. + +"Let me try," Mia said. She took another lemon and threw it on the floor. The lemon broke and made a loud noise. Juice and seeds came out of the lemon. Mia was happy. She picked up the lemon and smelled it. It smelled sour. + +"Yuck!" Mia said. "This lemon is harsh. I don't like it." + +Tom laughed. He took the broken lemon from Mia and licked it. He made a funny face. The lemon was harsh for him too. He did not like it. + +"Let's find something else to play with," Tom said. He put the lemon back in the bowl. He and Mia ran out of the kitchen. They did not see their mom coming in. She saw the mess on the floor and the broken lemon in the bowl. She was not happy. She wondered what Tom and Mia were doing. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big fence. The fence is brown and tall. It has a sign. The sign says "Do not go in. Danger." + +Sara and Ben are curious. They want to know what is behind the fence. They look for a hole or a gate. They find a small hole near the ground. Sara says, "Let's go in. Maybe we can see something fun." + +Ben says, "No, Sara. The sign says no. It is not safe. Maybe there is a big dog or a snake or a hole." + +Sara says, "Don't be scared, Ben. I want to know. Come with me." She crawls through the hole. Ben follows her. He does not want to be alone. + +They are in a big yard. There are many trees and flowers. They see a pond. The pond is blue and shiny. Sara says, "Wow, look at the pond. It is so pretty. Let's go closer." + +Ben says, "No, Sara. The pond may be deep. We cannot swim. We may drown." + +Sara says, "Don't be silly, Ben. The pond is not deep. I can see the bottom. Look, there are fish and frogs. Let's touch them." + +She runs to the pond. She leans over the edge. She reaches her hand into the water. She does not know that the pond is deep. She slips and falls in. She screams. + +Ben hears her scream. He runs to the pond. He sees Sara in the water. She is scared and wet. She cannot swim. She cries for help. + +Ben is brave. He grabs a stick. He holds the stick out to Sara. He says, "Sara, grab the stick. I will pull you out." + +Sara grabs the stick. Ben pulls her out. She is safe. She is shivering and crying. Ben hugs her. He says, "Sara, you are okay. I am sorry. I was right. The pond is deep. You should have listened to me." + +Sara says, "Ben, you are right. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. I did not know. The pond is deep. Thank you for saving me. You are a good friend." + +They hug each other. They are happy. They crawl back through the hole. They run to the park. They never go near the fence again. They know it is dangerous. They know they are lucky. They know they are friends. +Mia and Sam were new friends. They moved to a new house yesterday. They had many boxes to unpack. Mia was shy and did not like to talk to new people. Sam was brave and liked to make new friends. + +"Let's unpack our toys first," Sam said. He opened a big box and took out his cars and trains. He made loud noises with them. "Vroom, vroom, choo, choo!" + +Mia opened a small box and took out her dolls and books. She hugged them and whispered to them. "Hello, my babies, hello, my stories." + +Sam saw Mia and smiled. He wanted to play with her. He rolled a car to her. "Do you want to play with me?" he asked. + +Mia looked at Sam and the car. She felt scared and shy. She did not know what to say. She shook her head and hid behind her box. + +Sam felt sad and confused. He did not understand why Mia did not want to play with him. He thought she did not like him. He picked up his car and turned away. + +Mia saw Sam and felt sorry. She did not mean to hurt his feelings. She wanted to play with him, but she did not know how. She took a deep breath and tried to be brave. She picked up a doll and walked to Sam. + +"Hi, I'm Mia," she said softly. "This is my doll, Lily. Do you want to play with her?" + +Sam looked at Mia and the doll. He felt happy and curious. He nodded and smiled. "Hi, I'm Sam. This is my car, Max. Do you want to play with him?" + +Mia nodded and smiled back. She gave Lily to Sam and took Max. They started to play together. They made noises and stories with their toys. They forgot about the boxes and the new house. They became good friends. +Tom liked to whistle. He whistled when he was happy, when he was sad, when he was bored. He whistled all the time. His mom and dad told him to whistle quietly, but he did not listen. He whistled loud and proud. + +One day, Tom went to the park with his mom. He saw a big yellow slide. He wanted to go on it. He ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. He whistled as he went up. He was very excited. + +But he did not see the sign that said "Wet Paint". The slide was not dry yet. It was sticky and slippery. When Tom reached the top, he slid down very fast. He whistled as he went down. He was very scared. + +He could not stop. He could not hold on. He flew off the slide and landed on the ground. He whistled as he hit the ground. He was very hurt. + +His mom ran to him and hugged him. She checked his arms and legs. He had yellow paint all over him. He had bruises and scratches. He cried and cried. He did not whistle anymore. + +His mom said, "I'm sorry, Tom. You should have read the sign. You should have whistled quietly. Maybe then you would have heard the warning." + +Tom learned his lesson. He still liked to whistle, but he whistled softly and carefully. He never went on a yellow slide again. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is friendly. He wags his tail and licks their faces. + +"Hello, dog," Sara says. "What is your name?" + +The dog barks. He has a collar with a tag. Tom reads the tag. It says Spot. + +"His name is Spot," Tom says. "He is a good dog." + +Sara and Tom pet Spot. They throw a stick for him. He runs and brings it back. They have fun. + +Then, they hear a whistle. A man comes. He is Spot's owner. + +"Spot, come here," the man says. "It's time to go home." + +Spot runs to the man. He gives Sara and Tom a lick goodbye. + +"Bye, Spot," Sara and Tom say. "We hope to see you again." + +The man smiles. He holds a dish in his hand. It has food for Spot. + +"Thank you for playing with Spot," the man says. "He likes to make new friends. Maybe we can meet again in the park." + +Sara and Tom nod. They wave to Spot and the man. They go back to their moms. They tell them about the friendly dog. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and watch cartoons. One day, their mom says they can go and visit their grandma. Grandma lives far away, so they have to take a bus. Lily and Ben are very happy and excited. They think they are lucky. + +They pack their bags and put on their coats. Mom says they have to hurry, or they will miss the bus. They rush to the door and run down the stairs. But Lily trips on the last step and falls. She hurts her knee and cries. Mom picks her up and hugs her. She says they have to go back and get a band-aid. + +Ben is angry. He does not want to go back. He wants to see grandma. He says to Lily, "You are so clumsy! You ruined our visit! I don't like you!" He runs away from mom and Lily and crosses the street. He does not look for cars. He does not hear the horn. He does not see the truck. He only sees the bus. + +The truck hits Ben. He flies in the air and lands on the ground. He does not move. He does not breathe. He does not cry. He is gone. + +Mom and Lily hear the crash. They look out the window. They see Ben. They scream. They run to him. They are too late. They are not lucky. They are sad. They are sorry. They wish they could go back. They wish they could hug Ben. They wish they could say they love him. But they can't. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to pretend that their dolls were the leaders of different nations. Lily's doll was called Princess Rose and she was the leader of the Flower Nation. Ben's doll was called King Leo and he was the leader of the Lion Nation. + +One day, they decided to have a big meeting of all the nations. They invited their friends, who brought their own dolls. They made a big circle on the grass and put their dolls in the middle. Lily and Ben took turns to make their dolls talk. + +"Hello, everyone," said Princess Rose. "I am happy to see you all here. The Flower Nation is a peaceful and beautiful place. We love to grow flowers and share them with our friends. We also like to sing and dance and have fun." + +Everyone clapped their hands and said, "Yay, Princess Rose!" + +"Hello, everyone," said King Leo. "I am proud to see you all here. The Lion Nation is a strong and brave place. We love to hunt and fight and protect our land. We also like to roar and run and have fun." + +Everyone clapped their hands and said, "Yay, King Leo!" + +But then, a new doll came to the circle. He was dirty and smelly and had a mean face. He was called Lord Grime and he was the leader of the Filthy Nation. He pushed his way to the middle and said, "Hello, everyone. I am here to take over your nations. The Filthy Nation is a nasty and greedy place. We love to make mess and trouble and hurt our enemies. We also like to laugh and sneer and have fun." + +Everyone gasped and said, "Boo, Lord Grime!" + +Lily and Ben did not like Lord Grime. They did not want him to ruin their game. They grabbed their dolls and said, "No, Lord Grime. You are not welcome here. You are mean and rude and dirty. You need to go away and leave us alone." + +Lord Grime did not listen. He tried to grab their dolls and said, "Ha, ha, ha. You are weak and silly and clean. You cannot stop me. I will take your dolls and make them filthy too." + +But then, something happened. A big dog came running to the garden. He saw Lord Grime and thought he was a toy. He jumped on him and bit him and shook him. He dragged him away and buried him in the mud. + +Everyone cheered and said, "Yay, doggy!" + +Lily and Ben hugged their dolls and said, "Thank you, doggy. You saved us from Lord Grime. You are a good and brave and friendly dog. We love you." + +The dog wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was happy to play with them. They all played together and had fun. + +The end. +Lily and Ben are playing in the kitchen. They want to cook a cake for Mom. They have a big bowl, some eggs, some flour and some sugar. + +"Let's crack the eggs!" Lily says. She takes an egg and hits it on the edge of the bowl. The egg breaks and the yolk and the white go into the bowl. + +"Good job, Lily!" Ben says. He takes another egg and tries to do the same. But he hits the egg too hard and it breaks in his hand. The yolk and the white drip on the floor. + +"Oh no, Ben!" Lily says. "You have to be careful with the eggs. They are very soft and easy to break." + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben says. He looks at his hand and the floor. He feels sad. + +"It's okay, Ben," Lily says. She gives him a hug. "We can clean it up. And we still have more eggs. Let's try again. But this time, be gentle and slow." + +"Okay, Lily," Ben says. He smiles. He wipes his hand with a cloth and picks up another egg. He looks at Lily and she nods. He taps the egg on the bowl and it cracks. He opens it and lets the yolk and the white go into the bowl. + +"Yay, Ben!" Lily says. "You did it! You are a good cook!" + +"Thank you, Lily!" Ben says. "You are a good cook, too!" + +They high-five and laugh. They add the flour and the sugar and mix everything with a spoon. They pour the batter into a pan and put it in the oven. They watch the cake rise and smell the sweet aroma. + +They can't wait to surprise Mom with their cake. They are very proud of themselves. They are careful cooks. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and sing songs. One day, they go to the park with their moms. There is a big slide in the park. Lily and Ben want to go on the slide. + +They wait in line with other kids. Lily is first. She climbs up the stairs and sits on the slide. She slides down fast and laughs. She likes the slide. She runs back to the line. + +Ben is next. He climbs up the stairs and stands on the slide. He does not sit. He wants to sing a song. He sings loud and proud. He thinks he is good at singing. + +The other kids do not like Ben's song. They want to go on the slide. They say, "Ben, sit down! Ben, stop singing! Ben, move!" But Ben does not listen. He keeps singing. + +Lily is envious of Ben. She wants to sing too. She thinks Ben is brave and fun. She says, "Ben, can I sing with you?" But Ben does not hear her. He is too busy singing. + +One of the kids is angry at Ben. He pushes Ben off the slide. Ben falls down hard. He hurts his head and his arm. He cries loud and sad. He stops singing. + +Lily runs to Ben. She says, "Ben, are you okay? I'm sorry. I wanted to sing with you." But Ben does not answer. He is too hurt. His mom comes and picks him up. She takes him to the doctor. + +Lily is sad. She does not like the slide anymore. She does not like the park anymore. She does not like the other kids anymore. She only likes Ben. She hopes he will be okay. She hopes he will sing with her again. +Tom and Lily were playing with bubbles in the garden. They had a big bottle of soap and a wand to make the bubbles. They liked to blow the bubbles and watch them fly in the air. Sometimes they tried to catch the bubbles or pop them with their fingers. + +"Look, Lily, I made a huge bubble!" Tom said, holding the wand in front of his face. He blew hard and a big, round bubble came out. It was bigger than his head and shone with many colors. + +"Wow, Tom, that's amazing!" Lily said, clapping her hands. She wanted to make a big bubble too. She took the wand from Tom and dipped it in the soap. She blew hard, but only a small bubble came out. She tried again, but the same thing happened. She felt sad and angry. "Why can't I make a big bubble like you?" she asked Tom. + +Tom shrugged. He didn't know why. He thought Lily was blowing too hard or not enough. He wanted to help her, but he also liked to make big bubbles. He took the wand back from Lily and dipped it in the soap. He blew hard and another big bubble came out. He smiled and said, "See, Lily, it's easy. You just have to blow like this." + +Lily felt more sad and angry. She thought Tom was being mean and selfish. She wanted to have the wand and make big bubbles too. She grabbed the wand from Tom and pulled it hard. Tom didn't let go and pulled it back. They started to fight over the wand. They pulled and pushed and shouted at each other. + +Suddenly, the wand broke in two. The soap spilled on the ground. The bubbles popped and disappeared. Tom and Lily stopped fighting and looked at the broken wand and the empty bottle. They felt sorry and ashamed. They had ruined their fun and their toy. They had hurt each other's feelings. They realized they had been silly and greedy. + +They looked at each other and said, "I'm sorry." They hugged and forgave each other. They decided to share their toys and play nicely. They learned that being kind and generous is more important than being successful and having big bubbles. They went inside to find another toy to play with. They were happy and friends again. +Lily liked to spend time in the park with her mom. She liked to see the flowers, the trees, and the birds. She liked to feed the birds with bread crumbs. She had a special friend, a chubby bird with blue feathers and a yellow beak. She called him Bluey. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park as usual. Lily brought some bread crumbs for Bluey and looked for him. She saw him on a branch, singing a happy song. She waved at him and threw some bread crumbs on the ground. Bluey flew down and ate them. He thanked Lily with a chirp and a peck on her hand. + +Lily and Bluey played together for a while. They ran, they jumped, they hid, they found. Lily laughed and Bluey sang. They had so much fun. Lily's mom watched them and smiled. She was glad that Lily had a friend. + +But soon, it was time to go home. Lily said goodbye to Bluey and gave him a hug. Bluey said goodbye to Lily and gave her a feather. He told her to come back soon. Lily nodded and put the feather in her pocket. She walked with her mom, holding her hand. She felt happy and warm. She had a good day. +Lily liked yoga. She liked to stretch and bend and breathe. She liked to wear her pink yoga pants and her purple yoga mat. She liked to go to yoga class with her mom every week. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to leave early. She said they had a rare chance to see something special. Lily was curious. She wanted to see the special thing. But she also wanted to do yoga. She liked yoga. + +They left the yoga class and got in the car. Lily's mom drove fast. She said they had to hurry. Lily looked out the window. She saw trees and houses and cars. She did not see anything special. + +They arrived at a big park. Lily's mom parked the car and took Lily's hand. She said they had to walk a little bit. Lily followed her mom. She saw grass and flowers and birds. She did not see anything special. + +They reached a big hill. Lily's mom pointed to the top. She said they had to climb. Lily was tired. She did not want to climb. She wanted to do yoga. She liked yoga. + +They climbed the hill. Lily's mom smiled. She said they were almost there. Lily pouted. She did not care. She did not see anything special. + +They reached the top of the hill. Lily's mom gasped. She said they made it. She said they were lucky. She said they were rare. Lily looked up. She saw a big rainbow. It was bright and colorful. It was beautiful. It was special. + +Lily smiled. She forgot about yoga. She liked the rainbow. She hugged her mom. She said thank you. She said she was happy. She said she was rare. +Ben and Mia like to play games. They have many games, like cards, puzzles, and blocks. Sometimes they play together, and sometimes they play alone. Ben likes to win. He always tries to be the best. Mia likes to have fun. She does not care who wins or loses. + +One day, they play a card game. Ben has many cards, and Mia has few cards. Ben is happy. He thinks he will win. Mia is sad. She thinks she will lose. Ben says, "I am the best. You are the worst. I will win. You will lose." Mia says, "That is not nice. You should be modest. You should not brag. You should share." + +Ben does not listen. He keeps saying, "I am the best. You are the worst. I will win. You will lose." Mia gets angry. She throws her cards at Ben. Ben gets angry. He throws his cards at Mia. The cards fly everywhere. They make a big mess. They are in trouble. + +Mom comes in. She sees the mess. She sees Ben and Mia. She is not happy. She says, "What are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why are you throwing cards? You are in trouble. You have to clean up. You have to say sorry. You have to be nice." + +Ben and Mia feel bad. They say sorry to Mom. They say sorry to each other. They clean up the mess. They hug. They decide to play another game. They decide to be modest. They decide to have fun. They are not in trouble. They are happy. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big shiny jewel on the ground. Lila wanted to take it home. Tom wanted to keep it for himself. + +"Give me the jewel, Tom!" Lila said. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine!" Tom said. "I saw it first!" + +They both pulled the jewel hard. They did not see the ugly man behind the tree. He was watching them. He had a big bag full of jewels. He had stolen them from a store. + +The ugly man smiled. He had a plan. He made a loud noise. He said, "Hey, kids! Do you want more jewels? Follow me!" + +Lila and Tom were curious. They let go of the jewel. They followed the ugly man. He led them to a dark alley. He said, "Look, kids! I have more jewels in my bag. Do you want to see them?" + +Lila and Tom nodded. They wanted to see more jewels. They did not know that the ugly man was lying. He had no jewels in his bag. He had a big knife. + +The ugly man opened his bag. He grabbed Lila and Tom. He said, "You are not getting any jewels, kids. You are coming with me!" + +Lila and Tom screamed. They tried to run away. But the ugly man was stronger. He pushed them into his bag. He closed it. He said, "Now, I have two more jewels. Ha ha ha!" + +He marched away with his bag. He left the big shiny jewel on the ground. He did not care about it. He only cared about Lila and Tom. He wanted to sell them to a bad man. He was a very bad man. + +Lila and Tom were very scared. They cried in the bag. They wished they had not followed the ugly man. They wished they had not fought over the jewel. They wished they had stayed in the park. They wished they had listened to their mom. She had told them to never talk to strangers. She had told them to be careful. She had told them to love each other. She had told them to be good. But they had not listened. They had been bad. And now they were in trouble. They did not know what to do. They did not know if they would ever see their mom again. They did not know if they would ever be happy again. They did not know if they would ever be free again. They did not know anything. They only knew that they were very sorry. And very sad. And very afraid. The end. +Sara and Ben are playing hide and seek in the garden. Sara is the seeker and Ben is the hider. Ben runs behind the big tree and covers himself with a rag. He hopes Sara will not find him. + +Sara looks around the garden. She sees the flowers, the birds, the ball, but not Ben. She calls out, "Ben, where are you? I can't see you!" + +Ben stays quiet. He thinks he is very clever. The rag is warm and cozy. He likes hiding. + +Sara walks closer to the big tree. She hears a small sound. She thinks it is a squirrel. She goes behind the tree and sees Ben. She says, "I found you, Ben! You are not a squirrel, you are a boy!" + +Ben jumps out of the rag. He says, "You are a good seeker, Sara! You are very smart. Can I be the seeker now?" + +Sara nods. She says, "Yes, you can be the seeker. But you have to count to ten first. And no peeking!" + +Ben agrees. He covers his eyes with his hands and starts counting. Sara runs away to find a new hiding spot. They both have fun playing hide and seek. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their dolls. They saw a man sitting on a bench. He had a big, furry mustache that covered his mouth. Tom and Lily were curious. They wanted to examine the mustache. + +They walked up to the man and said hello. The man smiled and said hello back. He asked them what they were playing. Tom and Lily said they were playing with their dolls. They showed him their dolls. The man said they were very nice dolls. + +Then Tom and Lily asked the man about his mustache. They asked him why he had it and how he made it. The man said he had it because he liked it and he made it by not shaving. He said he had to comb it and wash it every day. + +Tom and Lily asked if they could touch it. The man said yes, but be gentle. Tom and Lily reached out and felt the mustache. It was soft and ticklish. They giggled and said it was funny. The man laughed and said it was fun. + +Tom and Lily thanked the man for letting them examine his mustache. They said goodbye and went back to playing with their dolls. The man waved and said goodbye. He was happy to meet Tom and Lily. They were very polite and curious children. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bag on a bench. They are curious. They want to see what is in the bag. + +They run to the bench and open the bag. They find many toys and books and candies. They are happy. They want to keep the bag. + +"Look, Lily, we can get this bag. It is ours now. No one is here," Tom says. + +"But, Tom, this is not our bag. Someone else left it here. Maybe they will come back. Maybe they are looking for it. It is not nice to take what is not yours," Lily says. + +"Who cares? They are not here. We are here. We can have fun with these things. Come on, Lily, don't be silly. Let's get the bag and go," Tom says. + +Lily shakes her head. She does not agree with Tom. She thinks it is wrong to get the bag. She feels sorry for the person who lost the bag. She wants to do the right thing. + +She says, "No, Tom, I don't want to get the bag. I want to leave it here. Maybe someone will come and find it. Maybe they will be happy. I want to be cheerful, not greedy. You can get the bag if you want, but I will not go with you." + +Tom is angry. He does not understand Lily. He thinks she is stupid. He grabs the bag and runs away. He does not care about Lily or the person who lost the bag. He only cares about himself. + +Lily is sad. She loses her friend. She sits on the bench and waits. She hopes Tom will come back. She hopes he will change his mind. + +After a while, she sees a man running to the bench. He looks worried. He looks at the bench and sees his bag. He is relieved. He is happy. He picks up his bag and opens it. He checks his things. He sees his toys and books and candies. He smiles. + +He sees Lily sitting on the bench. He says, "Hello, little girl. Thank you for watching my bag. I left it here by mistake. I was looking for it everywhere. You are very kind and honest. You did not get my bag. You did not take my things. You are a good girl." + +Lily smiles. She is glad. She is proud. She says, "You are welcome, sir. I am happy you found your bag. I did not get your bag. I did not take your things. I know they are yours. I want to be good. I want to be cheerful, not greedy." + +The man nods. He says, "You are very wise, little girl. You are cheerful, not greedy. That is a good way to be. You will have many friends. You will have a happy life. Here, take this candy. It is a gift from me. You deserve it." + +Lily takes the candy. She says, "Thank you, sir. You are very nice. You are very generous. I appreciate your gift. I will enjoy it." + +The man says, "You are welcome, little girl. Have a nice day. Goodbye." + +He waves and leaves. Lily waves and says, "Goodbye, sir. Have a nice day." + +She eats the candy. It is sweet. It is delicious. She feels good. She feels cheerful. + +She looks around. She sees Tom coming back. He looks sad. He looks ashamed. He does not have the bag. He does not have the toys or the books or the candies. He lost them. He says, "Lily, I am sorry. I was wrong. I was greedy. I should not have gotten the bag. I should have listened to you. You were right. You were cheerful, not greedy. Can you forgive me? Can we still be friends?" + +Lily looks at Tom. She sees he is sorry. She sees he learned his lesson. She says, "Tom, I forgive you. You made a mistake. But you realized it. You are sorry. You can change. You can be cheerful, not greedy. Yes, we can still be friends." + +Tom smiles. He says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. You are kind and honest. You are cheerful, not greedy. I want to be like you. I want to be a good friend. I want to be kind and honest. I want to be cheerful, not greedy." + +Lily smiles. She says, "You are welcome, Tom. You are a good friend, too. You are brave and smart. You can be kind and honest. You can be cheerful, not greedy. Come on, let's play in the park. Let's have fun. Let's +One day, Lily and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw a big bear statue near the pond. Lily and Ben liked the bear statue. They wanted to play with it. + +"Can we catch the bear, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can pretend to catch the bear, but be careful not to fall in the pond," mom said. + +Lily and Ben ran to the bear statue. They took turns to hug it and pretend to catch it. They had fun. + +But then, Ben had an idea. He wanted to climb on the bear's back. He thought it would be fun. He tried to pull himself up, but he slipped and fell. He landed in the pond with a splash. + +Lily and mom heard the splash. They looked at Ben. He was wet and muddy. He looked sad and embarrassed. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Lily asked. + +"I'm okay, but I'm sorry. I was silly. I wanted to ride the bear, but I fell in the pond," Ben said. + +Mom came to help Ben. She lifted him out of the pond. She gave him a hug and a towel. + +"It's okay, Ben. You made a mistake, but you're not hurt. We all make mistakes sometimes. You don't have to be embarrassed. You can learn from your mistake and be more careful next time," mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said sorry to the bear statue. They thanked mom for being kind. They went home to change their clothes and have a snack. They still liked the bear statue, but they decided not to climb on it again. They learned their lesson. +Tom was a small boy who liked to play in the garden. He had a toy truck that he drove on the grass and the dirt. He loved his truck and did not want to share it with anyone. + +One day, he saw a line of ants on the ground. They were carrying bits of food to their home. Tom was curious and followed them. He saw a big hole in the ground where the ants lived. He wanted to see what was inside. + +He took his truck and pushed it into the hole. He heard a lot of noise and felt something tickle his hand. He pulled his truck out and saw that it was covered with ants. They were angry and bit him. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tom cried. He dropped his truck and ran to his mom. She saw his red hand and his truck with ants. She took him inside and put some cream on his hand. + +"Why did you do that, Tom?" she asked. "You hurt the ants and yourself. The hole is their home, not yours. You can't take things that don't belong to you." + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, ants. I just wanted to see. I won't do it again." + +Mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Tom. I know you were curious. But you have to be careful and respectful of other living things. They have feelings too, you know." + +Tom nodded and said, "I know, Mom. I will be nice to the ants. Can I go back and say sorry to them?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But first, let's clean your truck and get rid of the ants. They don't belong there either." +Lily and Tom are playing in the garden. They have many toys and books. They like to share and have fun. But sometimes they want the same thing. + +Lily sees a big bin. It is green and has a lid. She thinks it is a good place to hide. She runs to the bin and opens the lid. She climbs inside and closes the lid. + +Tom sees Lily go to the bin. He wants to play with her. He runs to the bin and knocks on the lid. He says, "Lily, Lily, come out and play with me!" + +But Lily does not answer. She is stubborn. She likes to be in the bin. She thinks it is cozy and quiet. She does not want to come out. + +Tom knocks harder. He says, "Lily, Lily, please come out and play with me! I miss you!" + +But Lily still does not answer. She is very stubborn. She thinks Tom is noisy and bossy. She does not want to play with him. + +Tom gets angry. He says, "Lily, Lily, if you don't come out, I will tell Mommy! She will be mad at you!" + +But Lily does not care. She is too stubborn. She thinks Tom is silly and mean. She does not want to talk to him. + +Tom runs to the house. He looks for Mommy. He finds her in the kitchen. He says, "Mommy, Mommy, Lily is in the bin and she won't come out and play with me! She is stubborn and rude!" + +Mommy is surprised. She says, "Lily is in the bin? Why is she in the bin? That is not a good place to be. Let's go and get her out." + +Mommy and Tom go to the garden. They see the bin. They hear Lily singing inside. Mommy says, "Lily, Lily, what are you doing in the bin? Come out right now!" + +Lily hears Mommy. She is scared. She knows Mommy is not happy. She opens the lid and peeks out. She says, "Hi, Mommy. I was just playing." + +Mommy says, "Lily, you can't play in the bin. It is dirty and dangerous. You could get hurt or sick. And you made Tom sad. He wanted to play with you. You should be nice to your brother." + +Lily feels sorry. She says, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I'm sorry, Tom. I was just having fun. I didn't mean to be stubborn. Can we play together?" + +Mommy says, "Yes, you can play together. But not in the bin. Find a better place to play. And share and be kind. OK?" + +Lily and Tom say, "OK, Mommy. We will." They hug Mommy and each other. They find a new place to play. They have fun and they are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with their toys in the park. Anna has a doll and Ben has a car. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is friendly and wants to play too. He runs to Anna and Ben and wags his tail. Anna and Ben are not afraid of the dog. They pet him and say hello. + +But the dog sees Ben's car and thinks it is a bone. He grabs the car with his mouth and runs away. Ben is sad. He cries and says, "My car! My car! The dog took my car!" + +Anna tries to help Ben. She says, "Don't cry, Ben. We can find your car. The dog will not go far. Come on, let's go after him." + +Anna and Ben run after the dog. They look for him in the park. They see his mark on the grass and on the trees. They follow his mark and find him near a pond. The dog is playing with the car in the water. He splashes and barks. + +Anna and Ben call the dog. They say, "Hey, dog! Give us back the car! It is not yours. It is Ben's. He loves his car. He is dependable. He always shares his car with me." + +The dog hears Anna and Ben. He looks at them and sees that they are sad. He feels sorry for them. He drops the car and swims to the shore. He gives the car to Ben and licks his face. He says, "Woof, woof! I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't know it was your car. I thought it was a bone. You can have it back. You are a good boy. You are dependable too. You are my friend." + +Ben is happy. He hugs the dog and says, "Thank you, dog. You are a good dog. You are my friend too. I'm sorry I was mad at you. You can play with my car sometimes. I will share it with you." + +Anna is happy too. She says, "You are both very nice. You are both my friends. Let's play together. We can have more fun." + +Anna, Ben and the dog play together in the park. They share their toys and have fun. They are happy. They are dependable. They are friends. +Tim was scared of the dark. He thought there were monsters under his bed and in his closet. He always wanted his mom to stay with him until he fell asleep. + +One night, he heard a strange noise from his closet. He was too afraid to look, but he wanted to know what it was. He grabbed his teddy bear and whispered, "Do you hear that, teddy? Is it a monster?" + +He decided to peek at his closet. He lifted his blanket and moved his head very slow. He saw a pair of big eyes and a furry nose. He gasped and hid under his blanket again. + +"Who are you?" he heard a voice from his closet. It sounded friendly, not scary. + +Tim was curious. He peeked again and saw a small creature with horns, wings, and a tail. It looked like a dragon, but smaller and cuter. + +"I'm Tim. Who are you?" he asked. + +"I'm Zee. I'm a closet monster. But I'm not a bad monster. I'm a good monster. I like to play and make friends. Can I play with you?" Zee said. + +Tim thought for a moment. He liked to play and make friends, too. He was not so scared anymore. He smiled and said, "Okay. You can play with me. But you have to be quiet. My mom is sleeping." + +Zee nodded and flew out of his closet. He landed on Tim's bed and hugged his teddy bear. Tim and Zee played and talked until they fell asleep. They became best friends. And Tim was never scared of the dark again. +Sara was very hungry. She wanted to eat her lunch. But the sky was gloomy and it started to rain. Sara did not like rain. It made her sad and wet. + +She ran to the kitchen and saw her mom. Her mom had a tray with a sandwich, a banana and a glass of milk. Sara smiled and said, "Mom, can I have my lunch now?" + +"Yes, of course, sweetie," her mom said. "But we have to eat in the living room. The kitchen is too cold and damp." + +Sara and her mom went to the living room. They sat on the couch and put the tray on the coffee table. Sara picked up her sandwich and took a big bite. It was yummy. She felt warm and happy. + +"Mom, can we watch TV?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, why not?" her mom said. "But first, let's close the curtains. The rain is too dark and noisy." + +Sara and her mom closed the curtains. They turned on the TV and found a funny show. They laughed and cuddled. Sara forgot about the rain. She was not sad and wet anymore. She was full and cozy. She loved her mom and her lunch. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to slide, swing and run. Mom had a camera and took many pictures of them. She said they were very fair and cute. + +"Can I see the camera, mom?" Lily asked. She wanted to look at the pictures. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful with it. It is not a toy," mom said. She gave Lily the camera and showed her how to press the buttons. + +Lily was happy. She pressed the buttons and saw the pictures. She saw herself and Tom smiling and having fun. She saw mom and dad hugging and kissing. She saw their dog Spot chasing a ball. + +She wanted to show Tom the pictures. She ran to him and said, "Look, Tom, look at the camera. It has pictures of us and mom and dad and Spot." + +Tom was curious. He took the camera from Lily and looked at it. He pressed the buttons too. He saw the same pictures as Lily. He liked them. + +But then he pressed another button. The camera made a strange noise and flashed. Tom was scared. He dropped the camera on the ground. + +Lily and mom heard the noise and saw the flash. They ran to Tom and the camera. They were worried. + +But when they got there, they saw something terrible. The camera was broken. It had a big crack and some wires sticking out. And the pictures were gone. They had vanished. + +Lily and Tom started to cry. They were sad and angry. They wanted their pictures back. They wanted to see their happy memories. + +Mom tried to calm them down. She said she was sorry. She said it was an accident. She said they could take more pictures another day. + +But Lily and Tom did not listen. They did not believe her. They thought she was lying. They thought she did not care. They thought it was not fair. + +They turned away from mom and the camera. They hugged each other and sobbed. They felt like they had lost something very important. They felt like they had lost their joy. +Ben and Lily liked to build things with their blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They could make houses, cars, towers and more. They had fun playing with their blocks together. + +One day, they decided to build seats with their blocks. They wanted to make seats that were big and comfy. They each picked a spot on the floor and started to build. Ben used red and blue blocks. Lily used yellow and green blocks. + +But soon, they began to look at each other's seats. They wanted to have the best seat. They became competitive. They started to take blocks from each other. They said mean things like "My seat is better than yours" and "Your seat is ugly and small". They did not share or help each other. They only cared about their own seats. + +They kept building and building until they ran out of blocks. They looked at their seats. They were very big and tall. But they were not comfy. They were wobbly and hard. They tried to sit on their seats. But their seats fell apart. The blocks crashed to the floor. Ben and Lily fell down too. They hurt themselves. They cried. + +They looked at each other. They felt sorry. They realized they had been silly and rude. They wished they had been nice and friendly. They wished they had played with their blocks together. But it was too late. Their blocks were broken and scattered. Their seats were gone. They had no fun. They had a bad ending. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play knights and dragons. They have a big box with toys. They take out two swords and two helmets. They put on the helmets and hold the swords. + +"Let's go to the high hill," Tom says. "We can pretend it is a castle." + +"OK," Sam says. "But we have to be careful. There might be a dragon there." + +They run to the high hill. They climb up and look around. They see a big tree. They think it is a dragon. + +"Roar!" Tom says. "I am the dragon. I will eat you." + +"No, you won't," Sam says. "I am the knight. I will fight you." + +They run to the tree. They swing their swords. They make loud noises. They have fun. + +But then they hear their mom. She calls them from the house. + +"Tom! Sam! It is time for lunch. Come down now." + +They stop playing. They look at each other. + +"Can we leave our swords here?" Tom asks. "We can play more later." + +"No, we can't," Sam says. "Mom will be mad. We have to take them back." + +They sigh. They pick up their swords and helmets. They run down the hill. They go to the house. They have lunch. They hope to play more after. +Anna and Ben are young. They like to play with clay. They make shapes with clay. They make a star, a heart, a ball and a cat. They put the shapes on a tray. They put the tray in the sun. They want the clay to dry. + +"Look, Anna, our clay is dry!" Ben says. He picks up the star. He shows it to Anna. "It is hard and shiny. It is an ornament. We can hang it on the tree." + +Anna smiles. She picks up the heart. She shows it to Ben. "It is pretty and red. It is an ornament too. We can give it to Mommy." + +They pick up the ball and the cat. They are ornaments as well. They are happy with their clay ornaments. They run to the house. They want to show their ornaments to Mommy and Daddy. + +Mommy and Daddy are in the kitchen. They see Anna and Ben. They see the clay ornaments. They are surprised and proud. + +"Wow, Anna and Ben, you made these?" Mommy says. She hugs them. "They are beautiful. You are very clever." + +"Thank you, Mommy. We made them with clay. We put them in the sun. They are dry now. They are ornaments." Anna says. + +"Can we hang them on the tree?" Ben asks. + +"Of course, you can. They will make the tree look lovely." Daddy says. He helps them hang the ornaments on the tree. They admire their work. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They made clay ornaments. They gave one to Mommy. They hung the others on the tree. They love their ornaments. They love Mommy and Daddy. They love Christmas. +Lily liked to dance. She danced in her room, in the garden, and in the park. She danced with her dolls, her dog, and her friends. She danced when she was happy, when she was sad, and when she was bored. + +One day, she saw a flyer on the wall. It said: "Dance show. Come and see the dancers. They are very good. They wear nice clothes. They play music. They make you smile. The show is on Saturday. You need a ticket to come in." + +Lily wanted to see the show. She asked her mom: "Mom, can we go to the see the dancers? Please, please, please?" + +Mom smiled and said: "Yes, we can go. But we need to buy tickets first. And we need to be polite. We need to sit quietly and clap for the dancers. We need to say thank you and goodbye when the show is over. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded and said: "Yes, I can do that. I can be polite. I like the dancers. Can I invite Anna to come with us? She likes to dance too." + +Mom said: "Yes, you can invite Anna. But you need to ask her mom first. And you need to share your snacks and toys with her. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded and said: "Yes, I can do that. I can share. Anna is my friend. I want her to see the dancers too." + +Mom hugged Lily and said: "You are a good girl, Lily. I am proud of you. Now, let's go and buy the tickets. And then we can call Anna and invite her. Are you ready?" + +Lily jumped and said: "Yes, I am ready. Let's go, let's go, let's go!" +Lily liked to go to the pond with her mom. She liked to see the ducks and feed them bread. She liked to watch the water and the flowers. She liked to feel the sun and the wind. + +One day, she saw a new flower by the pond. It was big and pink and pretty. It looked like a cup with many petals. Lily wanted to smell it and touch it. She asked her mom what it was. + +"That is a lotus, Lily. It is a special flower that grows in the water. It blooms only for a few days, and then it closes and sinks. It is very rare and beautiful." + +Lily thought the lotus was amazing. She wondered how it could grow in the water and why it closed and sank. She wanted to see it again and again. She was very thoughtful. + +The next day, she went to the pond with her mom again. She looked for the lotus, but she could not find it. She saw the ducks, but they did not make her happy. She felt sad and confused. + +"Where is the lotus, mom? Did it go away?" + +"Yes, Lily. The lotus closed and sank. It is part of its life cycle. It will come back next year, when the time is right." + +Lily did not understand. She wanted the lotus to stay. She wanted to see it bloom. She wanted to share it with the ducks. She cried and hugged her mom. + +"It's okay, Lily. I know you miss the lotus. But you can remember it in your heart and mind. You can draw it or write about it. You can look for other flowers that bloom in different seasons. You can still enjoy the pond and the ducks. They are your friends, too." + +Lily listened to her mom. She wiped her tears and smiled. She realized that the lotus was a gift, not a toy. She was grateful for seeing it and learning about it. She was still thoughtful, but also happy. She decided to make a picture of the lotus and the ducks and give it to her mom. She thought her mom would like it. She thought she was a good daughter. +Lily and Sam love animals. They want to see many animals. Mom and Dad take them to a safari. A safari is a big place with many animals. They can see the animals from a car. + +They see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and monkeys. Lily and Sam are very happy. They point and shout the names of the animals. Mom and Dad take pictures. They include Lily and Sam in the pictures. They want to remember the safari. + +But then the car stops. The car is broken. Mom and Dad are worried. They call for help. They tell Lily and Sam to stay in the car. They say it is not safe to go out. The animals are wild. They can hurt them. + +Lily and Sam are scared. They hug each other. They see a big lion near the car. The lion roars. Lily and Sam scream. They hold Mom and Dad's hands. The car is tight. They have no space. They want to go home. + +Soon they hear a noise. It is another car. It is the help. The help fixes the car. The help tells them to follow them. They drive away from the lion. They drive to the exit. They say goodbye to the animals. They are glad they are safe. They thank the help. They go home. They tell their friends about the safari. They show them the pictures. They say it was fun and scary. They say they love animals. But they also love their car. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box. It is open. They want to see what is inside. + +"Maybe there are toys in the box," Lila says. + +"Or candy," Tom says. + +They run to the box. They stand on their toes and look inside. They see a lot of books. They are colorful and shiny. + +"Wow, books!" Lila says. + +"I love books," Tom says. + +They take out some books and sit on the grass. They look at the pictures and the words. They learn new things. They have fun. + +They are lucky. They found a treasure in the box. They share the books and read them together. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to look for pebbles of different colors and shapes. They had a big bag to put their pebbles in. + +"Look, Lily, I found a red pebble!" Tom said, holding up a shiny stone. + +"Wow, that's pretty!" Lily said. "I found a yellow pebble. It looks like a lemon." + +They put their pebbles in the bag and kept looking. They saw a big hill with a lot of pebbles on it. They ran to the hill and started to climb. + +"Be careful, Lily, the hill is steep!" Tom said. + +"I know, Tom, I'm careful!" Lily said. + +But as they climbed, the pebbles started to roll down. They made a loud noise and scared Lily and Tom. + +"Help, help, the pebbles are falling!" Lily cried. + +"Let's escape, Lily, let's escape!" Tom shouted. + +They tried to run down the hill, but the pebbles were faster. They slipped and slid and bumped into each other. + +"Ouch, ouch, the pebbles hurt!" Tom said. + +"Ow, ow, the pebbles are sharp!" Lily said. + +They reached the bottom of the hill and ran to a big tree. They hid behind the tree and hugged each other. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Tom asked. + +"I'm okay, Tom. Are you okay?" Lily asked. + +"I'm okay, Lily. That was scary!" Tom said. + +They looked at their bag of pebbles. It was torn and empty. All their pebbles were gone. + +"Oh no, our pebbles are gone!" Lily said. + +"That's okay, Lily. We can find more pebbles another day." Tom said. + +They smiled and held hands. They were happy they escaped the pebbles. They were happy they had each other. They were flexible and brave. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck with many boxes. The truck stops near the park. Sara and Ben are curious. They want to see what is in the boxes. + +They run to the truck and look inside. They see many toys. Dolls, cars, balls, and books. Sara and Ben are happy. They want to take some toys. They think no one will see them. + +"Look, Ben, a soft bear!" Sara says. She takes the bear and hugs it. "It is so nice. I want to keep it." + +"Me too, Sara. Look, a red car!" Ben says. He takes the car and makes it go vroom. "It is so fast. I want to keep it." + +They take more toys and hide them in their bags. They think they have a secret. They are ready to go home. + +But then, they hear a voice. "Hey, you two! What are you doing?" It is the man who drives the truck. He sees Sara and Ben with the toys. He is angry. He walks to them. + +Sara and Ben are scared. They drop the toys and run away. They wave to each other and say sorry. They know they did a bad thing. They should not take things that are not theirs. + +The man picks up the toys and puts them back in the boxes. He shakes his head. He says to himself, "Those kids need to learn to be honest and respectful. They should not steal. Stealing is wrong." + +The moral of the story is: Do not take things that are not yours. Be honest and respectful. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a white squirrel on a tree. They want to catch it. + +"Look, a white squirrel!" Tom says. "Let's race to the tree and get it!" + +"OK, I'm faster than you!" Sam says. They run to the tree. + +The white squirrel sees them. It is scared. It jumps to another tree. Tom and Sam follow it. They do not see the road. + +A big car is coming. It is loud and fast. It does not see Tom and Sam. + +"Watch out!" a man shouts. But it is too late. + +The car hits Tom and Sam. They fall to the ground. They do not move. They do not breathe. + +The white squirrel is safe. It runs away. It does not care. +Lily was a little otter who liked to play in the river with her friends. One day, she saw a big fish swimming near the bank. She wanted to catch it and share it with her friends. She prepared to jump on the fish, but then she heard a loud splash. + +"Who are you?" Lily asked, turning around. She saw an unknown otter who was bigger and darker than her. He had a scar on his nose and a mean look in his eyes. + +"I am Rex, and this is my river. You are not welcome here. Go away, or I will bite you!" the unknown otter said, showing his sharp teeth. + +Lily was scared, but she did not want to give up her fish. She said, "No, this is our river. We live here with our family and friends. You are the one who should go away. You are not nice!" + +Rex growled and swam towards Lily. He tried to grab her tail, but Lily was quick and dodged him. She saw her friends coming to help her. They all barked and splashed at Rex, making him angry and confused. + +"Leave us alone, Rex! You are not stronger than us. We are a team!" Lily's friends said. + +Rex realized he was outnumbered and outmatched. He decided to swim away and look for another river. He muttered, "Fine, I will go. But I will be back. You will see!" + +Lily and her friends cheered and hugged each other. They were happy and proud. They thanked Lily for being brave and smart. They shared the big fish and enjoyed their meal. They learned that they could face any unknown danger if they stuck together. +Lily and Sam were at the park with their mom. They saw a big truck with a picture of ice-cream on it. They ran to the truck and asked their mom for some ice-cream. + +"Can we have ice-cream, mom? Please, please, please!" they said. + +Mom smiled and gave them some money. "You can have one ice-cream each, but be careful. It is very cold and it can hurt your teeth if you eat it too fast." + +Lily and Sam thanked their mom and chose their ice-creams. Lily picked a pink one with sprinkles and Sam picked a brown one with nuts. They licked their ice-creams happily. + +"Look, Lily, I can eat my ice-cream in one bite!" Sam said. He opened his mouth wide and bit his ice-cream hard. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam cried. He dropped his ice-cream and held his mouth. His teeth hurt a lot. + +Lily laughed. "That was silly, Sam. You should not eat your ice-cream like that. You should eat it slowly and enjoy it." + +Sam felt sad. He lost his ice-cream and his mouth hurt. He looked at Lily's ice-cream. It looked yummy. + +"Lily, can I have some of your ice-cream?" he asked. + +Lily shook her head. "No, Sam. This is my ice-cream. You had your ice-cream, but you wasted it. You should have listened to mom." + +Sam felt mad. He wanted some ice-cream too. He had an idea. + +"I dare you to give me some of your ice-cream, Lily. If you don't, you are a chicken." he said. + +Lily frowned. She did not like being called a chicken. She was not afraid of anything. She wanted to show Sam that she was brave. + +"Fine, I dare you to catch my ice-cream, Sam. If you can, you can have it. But if you can't, you have to say sorry to me and mom." she said. + +She threw her ice-cream in the air. Sam ran to catch it. He jumped and reached for it. But he was too late. The ice-cream fell on the ground and made a mess. + +Lily and Sam looked at the ice-cream. They felt sorry. They wasted their ice-creams and made their mom angry. + +They went back to their mom and told her what happened. Mom was not happy. She scolded them for being silly and greedy. She said they had to learn to share and be careful. + +Lily and Sam said sorry to their mom and to each other. They hugged and promised to be good. They learned their lesson. They did not want to dare each other again. They wanted to have ice-cream again, but not today. Maybe tomorrow. +Lily was a cute little girl who loved to dream. Every night, she would close her eyes and imagine wonderful things. She would dream of flying with birds, swimming with fish, and playing with fairies. + +One night, she had a very special dream. She met a big, old owl who had bright eyes and soft feathers. The owl said, "Hello, Lily. I am the owl of wisdom. I know many things and I can teach you some." + +Lily was curious and happy. She said, "Hello, owl. You are very nice. What can you teach me?" + +The owl smiled and said, "I can teach you how to be wise. Wisdom is when you use your mind and your heart to make good choices. Wisdom is when you learn from your mistakes and help others. Wisdom is when you are kind and brave and honest." + +Lily listened carefully and nodded. She said, "I want to be wise. How can I be wise?" + +The owl said, "You can be wise by reading books, asking questions, listening to your parents and teachers, and following your dreams. You can be wise by being yourself and loving who you are. You can be wise by being grateful and happy for what you have." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, owl. You are very wise. I will try to do what you say." + +The owl said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are very sweet. I hope you have more dreams like this." + +Then, Lily woke up and remembered her dream. She felt happy and excited. She told her mom and dad about the owl of wisdom and what he taught her. They hugged her and said, "We are proud of you, Lily. You are a smart and good girl. We love you very much." +Sara and Tom are twins. They are three years old. They like to play with their toys and books. They live in a small house with their mom and dad. Their mom and dad work hard, but they are poor. They do not have much money for new toys or clothes. + +One day, mom and dad tell Sara and Tom that they have a surprise for them. They say they have saved some money to buy them a gift. They say they will go to the store tomorrow and let them choose what they want. Sara and Tom are very happy and excited. They hug their mom and dad and say thank you. + +That night, Sara and Tom prepare for their big day. They pick out their best clothes and shoes. They brush their teeth and hair. They pack their backpacks with their favorite books and snacks. They go to bed early and dream of the store. + +The next day, mom and dad take Sara and Tom to the store. They see many things that they like. They see dolls and cars and balls and puzzles. They see books and crayons and stickers and hats. They see clothes and shoes and coats and mittens. They want to have everything, but they know they can only have one thing each. + +Sara and Tom look around and think hard. They want to choose something that they will love and use for a long time. They also want to choose something that will make their mom and dad happy and proud. They talk to each other and decide what they want. + +Sara and Tom go to their mom and dad and show them their choices. Sara has chosen a book that has many stories and pictures. Tom has chosen a puzzle that has many pieces and colors. Mom and dad smile and hug them. They say they are very smart and kind. They say they are very happy with their choices. They say they love them very much. + +Sara and Tom are very happy too. They say they love their mom and dad very much. They say they love their new book and puzzle. They say they are the best gifts ever. They say they are the best year ever. +Timmy loves to play in the park with his friends. He likes to run, jump, slide and swing. He also likes to watch the squirrels that live in the trees. They are brown and furry and have long tails. Sometimes they come down and look for nuts or crumbs. + +One day, Timmy sees a squirrel that is different from the others. It is not brown, but black and white. It has spots and stripes on its fur. It looks filthy and sick. Timmy feels sorry for the squirrel and wants to help it. + +He runs to his mom and says, "Mom, mom, look at that squirrel! It is not like the others. It is dirty and sad. Can we take it home and bathe it and make it better?" + +His mom looks at the squirrel and shakes her head. "No, Timmy, we can't do that. That is not a squirrel, that is a skunk. Skunks are animals that spray a bad smell when they are scared or angry. If we try to touch it or bathe it, it will spray us and we will smell bad too. We have to leave it alone and let it go." + +Timmy is confused and disappointed. He does not understand why the skunk is so filthy and why it does not want to be clean and happy. He says, "But mom, it looks so lonely and unhappy. Maybe it just needs a friend. Can I give it some nuts or bread?" + +His mom smiles and says, "That is very kind of you, Timmy, but you have to be careful. Skunks are wild animals and they are not used to people. They might bite or scratch you if you get too close. You can leave some nuts or bread on the ground, far away from the skunk, and maybe it will come and eat them. But you have to stay away and watch from a distance. Do you understand?" + +Timmy nods and says, "Yes, mom, I understand. I will be careful and stay away. I hope the skunk will like the nuts and bread and feel better soon." + +He runs to the bench and gets some nuts and bread from his backpack. He puts them on the ground, far away from the skunk, and waves to it. He says, "Bye bye, skunk. I hope you have a good day. Maybe next time you will be clean and happy like the other squirrels." + +He goes back to his mom and hugs her. He says, "Thank you, mom, for teaching me about skunks. They are very different from squirrels, but they are still animals and they deserve respect and kindness." + +His mom kisses him and says, "You're welcome, Timmy. You are a very smart and caring boy. I'm proud of you. Now, let's go and play some more in the park. And don't forget to wash your hands before we go home." +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun until Ben saw Lily's doll. + +"Can I play with your doll?" Ben asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She hugged her doll and turned away from Ben. + +Ben felt angry. He wanted to play with the doll too. He thought Lily was selfish. He grabbed his car and drove it towards Lily's doll. He hit the doll and made it fall on the floor. + +"Hey, stop that!" Lily shouted. She picked up her doll and ran to the other side of the room. + +Ben followed her with his car. He tried to hit the doll again, but Lily was too fast. She ran to the table and put her doll on top of it. Ben could not reach the doll. He looked around and saw a stamp on the table. He had an idea. + +He took the stamp and ran to the couch. He climbed on the couch and jumped on the cushion. The cushion was soft and bouncy. He bounced higher and higher. He felt happy. + +He looked at Lily and said, "Look at me! I can spin in the air!" + +He spun the stamp in his hand and threw it at Lily's doll. The stamp flew across the room and hit the doll. The doll fell off the table and landed on the floor. + +Lily saw what Ben did. She felt sad and angry. She ran to her doll and picked it up. She saw a mark on the doll's face. It was the stamp. She cried. + +"Ben, you are mean! You hurt my doll!" Lily said. + +Ben did not care. He laughed and said, "I don't care! Your doll is stupid! My car is better!" + +He jumped off the couch and drove his car on the floor. He did not see his mom coming into the room. She saw what Ben did and heard what he said. She felt disappointed. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" she asked. + +Ben stopped his car and looked at his mom. He felt scared. + +"I was playing with my car," he said. + +"Did you play nicely with Lily?" she asked. + +Ben did not answer. He knew he was wrong. + +"Did you throw the stamp at Lily's doll?" she asked. + +Ben nodded. He felt ashamed. + +"Why did you do that?" she asked. + +Ben did not know what to say. He wanted to play with the doll, but Lily did not let him. He thought she was selfish, but he was selfish too. + +"I'm sorry," he said. + +He looked at Lily. She was still crying and holding her doll. He felt sorry for her too. + +He walked to Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean to you and your doll. Can I play with you?" + +Lily looked at Ben. She saw that he was sorry. She wiped her tears and said, "Okay, Ben. You can play with me. But you have to be nice to my doll." + +Ben nodded. He said, "Okay, Lily. I will be nice to your doll. Can I give her a hug?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Yes, you can give her a hug. And I can play with your car." + +They hugged each other and their toys. They shared their toys and played nicely. They felt happy. + +Their mom saw them and smiled. She said, "That's good, Ben and Lily. You are not selfish. You are kind." +Ben and Mia lived in a hut near the big lake. They liked to play with the fish and the ducks that swam in the water. One day, they saw a big, round thing floating on the lake. It was shiny and had a hole on top. + +"What is that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Let's go and see," Mia said. + +They got into their boat and rowed towards the thing. They were curious and excited. They reached the thing and looked inside the hole. They saw a lot of buttons and wires and lights. + +"Wow, this is cool!" Ben said. He wanted to touch the buttons. + +"Wait, Ben. Maybe it is not safe. Maybe it belongs to someone," Mia said. She was careful and smart. + +But Ben did not listen. He pressed a big red button. Suddenly, the thing made a loud noise and started to rise. It lifted off the water and flew into the air. Ben and Mia screamed. They were scared and sorry. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. + +A man heard them and looked up. He saw the thing flying with the children inside. He ran to his hut and got his phone. He called the people who owned the thing. They were scientists who were studying the lake. They had left the thing on the lake for a while. They did not know that the children had found it. + +"Hello, this is Bob. I live near the lake. There is a problem. Your thing is flying with two children inside. Please come and help them," the man said. + +The scientists were shocked and worried. They got into their car and drove to the lake. They had a remote control that could make the thing come back. They used it and the thing slowly descended. It landed on the water and the children got out. They were shaken and wet. + +"Are you okay?" the scientists asked. + +"Yes, we are okay. We are sorry. We did not mean to take your thing. We were just curious," the children said. + +The scientists were relieved and angry. They told the children that the thing was not a toy. It was a device that could measure the temperature and the pollution of the lake. It was harmless, but it was also expensive and important. They said that the children should not touch things that they did not know. They should ask for permission and be respectful. + +The children felt ashamed and sorry. They apologized to the scientists and thanked them for saving them. They also thanked the man who called the scientists. They learned a lesson. They promised to be more careful and responsible in the future. They went back to their hut and hugged their parents. They told them what had happened and said that they were sorry. Their parents were glad that they were safe and that they had learned a lesson. They forgave them and loved them. +Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they see a big billboard near the park. It has a picture of a bunny and some eggs. The billboard says "Happy Spring!" + +Lily and Ben want to see the billboard better. They run to the fence and try to climb it. But the fence is too high and too tough. They cannot reach the top. They feel sad. + +Then they have an idea. They see a big rock near the fence. They push the rock to the fence. They stand on the rock and jump. They spring up in the air. Now they can see the billboard better. They smile and clap. + +They see the bunny and the eggs. They see the flowers and the sun. They see the word "Spring". They say it out loud. "Spring! Spring! Spring!" + +Lily and Ben are happy. They like spring. They like the billboard. They like to play in the park. They spring down from the rock and run back to the swings. They have fun. +Sam and Tom were brothers. They liked to play with their toys in their room. One day, they saw a big iron on the shelf. It was shiny and heavy. + +"Look, Sam, a big iron!" Tom said. "Let's play with it!" + +"No, Tom, that's not a toy. That's for Mom to make clothes smooth. It can be hot and hurt us. We should not touch it," Sam said. + +But Tom did not listen. He wanted to see the iron. He climbed on a chair and reached for the shelf. He pulled the iron down, but it was too heavy for him. It fell on the floor with a loud bang. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. He hurt his foot. The iron was hot and burned his sock. He was very sad and scared. + +Sam ran to him and hugged him. He was sorry for his brother. He called Mom to help. Mom came and saw what happened. She was angry and worried. + +"Tom, what did you do? You should not play with the iron. It is dangerous. You could have hurt yourself more. You are very naughty," Mom said. + +She took Tom to the bathroom and put some cold water on his foot. She gave him a band-aid and a kiss. She told him to be more careful and listen to Sam. + +"Sam, you are a good boy. You tried to stop Tom. You are very smart and brave. You are perfect," Mom said. + +She hugged Sam and thanked him. She told them to go back to their room and play with their toys. She said she would make them some cookies later. + +Sam and Tom walked back to their room. They were sorry for making Mom angry. They were happy that she loved them. They played with their toys and forgot about the iron. They waited for the cookies. They loved Mom. +Lila and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and blocks. One day, they found a big red button in the park. It was shiny and round and had a sign that said "Do not touch". + +"What is this?" Lila asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a toy. Let's test it and see what it does," Ben said. + +He reached out his hand to press the button. Lila felt scared. She remembered what her mom had told her. "Never touch things that are not yours. They might be dangerous or hurt you." + +"Ben, stop! Don't touch it! It might be bad!" Lila shouted. + +But Ben did not listen. He was curious and wanted to have fun. He pressed the button hard. Suddenly, there was a loud noise and a bright flash. The button was not a toy. It was a powerful bomb. It exploded and made a big hole in the ground. Lila and Ben were too close to the bomb. They felt a lot of pain and fell down. They did not get up again. + +The end. + +Moral: Do not touch things that are not yours. They might be dangerous or hurt you. Listen to your friends and your mom. They want to keep you safe. +Sara and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big dog with a ball in its mouth. The dog runs to them and drops the ball. Sara and Tom want to play with the dog. + +"Hi, dog. Can we play with you?" Sara asks. + +The dog wags its tail and barks. It picks up the ball and runs away. Sara and Tom chase the dog. They have fun. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a car. The car is fast and loud. The dog is scared. It runs across the road. Sara and Tom stop. They are scared too. + +"Dog, come back!" Tom shouts. + +The car stops. The driver gets out. He is angry. He yells at the dog. The dog whines. Sara and Tom feel sorry for the dog. + +"Please, don't be mean to the dog. He just wanted to play," Sara says. + +The driver looks at Sara and Tom. He sees that they are nice. He calms down. He picks up the dog and carries it to his car. + +"I'm sorry, kids. I didn't see the dog. He is fine. He is my dog. His name is Rex. He likes to run and play, but he doesn't know the road is dangerous," the driver says. + +Sara and Tom are happy that the dog is fine. They say goodbye to the driver and the dog. + +"Bye, Rex. Be careful next time," Tom says. + +The driver and the dog drive away. Sara and Tom go back to the park. They find another ball. They play with each other. They have fun. +Ben and Lily woke up early. They wanted to see the sunrise. They put on their coats and hats. They ran outside with their mom and dad. + +"Look, look!" Ben said. "The sky is pink and orange and purple. It is so pretty!" + +Lily nodded. She was excited. She liked the colors too. She pointed at the sun. "The sun is coming up. It is bright and warm. It makes me happy!" + +Mom and dad smiled. They hugged Ben and Lily. "We are happy too," mom said. "The sunrise is a gift from God. He loves us and gives us a new day." + +They thanked God for the sunrise. They sang a song. They watched the sun go up and up. They felt joy in their hearts. +Lila and Ben are playing with clay. They have red, blue, yellow and green clay. They make balls, snakes, flowers and stars with the clay. + +"Look, I made a purple snake!" Lila says. She mixes red and blue clay and twists it into a long shape. + +"Wow, that's pretty!" Ben says. He wants to make a purple snake too. He takes some red and blue clay and twists it. + +But Ben twists too hard. The clay breaks into two pieces. Ben is sad. He drops the clay and cries. + +"Don't cry, Ben. It's okay. We can fix it." Lila says. She picks up the clay and puts it back together. She twists it gently and makes a purple snake. + +"Here, this is for you." Lila says. She gives the purple snake to Ben. + +"Thank you, Lila. You are a good friend." Ben says. He smiles and hugs the purple snake. + +They play with the clay some more. They make green flowers, yellow stars and red balls. They have fun. They are happy. +Ben and Tom are friends. They like to play with a football in the park. They kick the ball to each other and have fun. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He sees the football and wants it. He runs to Ben and Tom and takes the ball away. He says, "This is my ball now. Go away, you are too small to play with it." + +Ben and Tom are sad. They want their ball back. They ask the big boy to give it back, but he says no. He laughs at them and kicks the ball far away. + +Tom has an idea. He says to Ben, "Let's pinch him. Maybe he will drop the ball and we can get it back." + +Ben nods. They sneak behind the big boy and pinch him hard. The big boy yelps and drops the ball. He turns around and sees Ben and Tom. He is angry and chases them. + +Ben and Tom run fast. They grab the ball and run to the other side of the park. They find a safe place to play with their ball. They are happy again. They say to each other, "We are brave. We got our ball back. He can't pinch us anymore." +Tim and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They also used a mop. + +"Mop is not food, silly!" Lily said to Tim. "Mop is for cleaning the floor." + +"But mop is soft and fluffy, like cake!" Tim said. He tried to attach the mop to a pan with a rubber band. "Look, I made a mop cake!" + +Lily laughed. She thought Tim was funny. She took another pan and attached a carrot to it. "And I made a carrot hat!" she said. She put the pan on her head. + +They were having so much fun, they did not hear Mom coming. Mom saw the mess in the kitchen. She saw the mop cake and the carrot hat. She was not happy. + +"Tim and Lily, what are you doing?" Mom asked. "You are not chefs, you are naughty children! You made a big mess with the mop and the food. You have to clean it up right now!" + +Tim and Lily felt sorry. They did not want to make Mom angry. They said sorry to Mom. They took off the mop cake and the carrot hat. They helped Mom clean the kitchen. They used the mop for the floor, not for the cake. They used the carrot for the salad, not for the hat. They learned their lesson. They promised to play nicely next time. Mom hugged them and gave them a real yummy cake. They said thank you to Mom. They ate the cake and smiled. +Sara is a dancer. She likes to dance with her friends at school. They have a big show today. Sara is happy. + +But Sara has a problem. She forgot her shoes at home. She needs shoes to dance. She is sad. She does not know what to do. + +She sees Anna. Anna is her friend. Anna has shoes. Sara asks Anna, "Can you lend me your shoes? I forgot mine at home. I need shoes to dance." + +Anna is nice. She says, "Yes, I can lend you my shoes. We have the same size. You can use them for the show. But you have to give them back to me later." + +Sara is happy. She says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. I will give them back to you later. I promise." + +Sara and Anna go to the open stage. They dance with their friends. They have fun. They do a good job. The teacher and the parents clap for them. Sara and Anna are happy. They hug each other. + +Sara gives back the shoes to Anna. She says, "Thank you, Anna. You helped me a lot. You are a good dancer and a good friend." + +Anna says, "You are welcome, Sara. You are a good dancer and a good friend too. I am glad we danced together." + +Sara and Anna smile. They are happy. They are dancers. They are friends. +Lily loved to fly her kite. She made it with her dad from paper and sticks. It had a long tail and a smiley face. She liked to watch it dance in the sky. + +One day, she went to the park with her dad and her kite. The wind was strong and the sky was blue. Lily ran and let go of the string. The kite soared high and fast. Lily laughed and clapped. + +"Look, dad, look! My kite is flying!" she shouted. + +"I see, Lily, I see! It's beautiful!" her dad said. + +But then, a big bird flew by. It saw the kite and thought it was a toy. It swooped down and grabbed the kite with its claws. It tore the paper and snapped the sticks. The kite fell to the ground in pieces. + +Lily gasped and cried. "No, no, no! My kite, my kite!" + +Her dad ran to her and hugged her. "I'm sorry, Lily, I'm sorry. The bird was mean. It didn't know your kite was delicate." + +He picked up the pieces and put them in his bag. "Don't worry, Lily, don't worry. We can make another kite. A bigger and stronger one. And we can fly it again another day." + +Lily sniffed and nodded. She wiped her tears and smiled. "Okay, dad, okay. I love you." + +"I love you too, Lily. Come on, let's go home." +Jill liked to polish her shoes every day. She wanted them to shine like the sun. She used a soft cloth and some soap to make them clean and bright. She was proud of her shoes and how they looked. + +One day, she went to school with her shoes polished. She saw Tom, who had dirty shoes. He did not polish his shoes. He did not care how they looked. He laughed at Jill and said, "Why do you polish your shoes? They are just shoes. You are silly." + +Jill felt sad and angry. She did not like Tom. She did not want to talk to him. She walked away and sat with her friend Amy. Amy had a poem in her hand. She said, "Look, Jill, I wrote a poem for you. It is about how you are my friend and how you are sweet. Do you want to hear it?" + +Jill smiled and nodded. She liked Amy. She liked poems. She wanted to hear it. Amy read her poem to Jill. It was a short poem, but it was sweet. It made Jill happy and warm. She said, "Thank you, Amy. Your poem is beautiful. You are a good friend. You are sweet." + +Amy hugged Jill and said, "You are welcome, Jill. Your shoes are beautiful too. You are a good friend. You are sweet." + +Jill and Amy played together and had fun. They did not mind Tom and his dirty shoes. They learned that polishing shoes is not silly, but nice. They learned that writing poems is not hard, but fun. They learned that being sweet is not weak, but strong. They learned that being friends is the best thing of all. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they found a big box of costumes in the attic. They decided to dress up as different people and act out stories. + +Tom put on a hat, a coat and a fake mustache. He pretended to be a detective who solved mysteries. Lily put on a dress, a scarf and a necklace. She pretended to be a princess who lived in a castle. + +"Hello, detective," Lily said. "I need your help. Someone has stolen my crown and I don't know who it is." + +"Don't worry, princess," Tom said. "I will find your crown and catch the thief. I am very good at finding clues. But first, you have to pay me." + +"How much do you want?" Lily asked. + +Tom thought for a moment. He wanted to ask for something fun or tasty, but he also wanted to be nice to his sister. He remembered that Lily loved to draw and paint. + +"I want a picture of me with my mustache," he said. "You are very good at drawing and painting. Can you make me a picture?" + +Lily smiled. She was glad that Tom asked for something she could do. She liked to make pictures for her brother. She thought he looked funny with his mustache. + +"Of course, I can make you a picture," she said. "But you have to find my crown first. It is very important to me. I care about it a lot." + +Tom nodded. He understood that Lily cared about her crown. He cared about his mustache too. He wanted to keep it on for a long time. + +"OK, princess," he said. "I will find your crown and then you will make me a picture. Let's go and look for clues." + +They held hands and walked out of the attic. They had a lot of fun playing pretend. They were happy to have each other. They cared about each other a lot. +Anna and Ben are best friends. They like to play in the park every day. They have a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. + +One day, Anna sees a big dog in the park. She is scared of dogs. She runs to Ben and says, "Ben, Ben, there is a big dog! It has sharp teeth and loud bark. I am afraid!" + +Ben looks at the dog. He is not scared of dogs. He likes them. He says, "Anna, don't worry. The dog is nice. It is not mean. It just wants to play. Look, it has a red shirt on. It is incredible!" + +Anna looks at the dog again. She sees the red shirt. It has a picture of a bone on it. She thinks it is funny. She says, "Ben, you are right. The dog is incredible. It has a shirt like us. Maybe it is friendly. Can we pet it?" + +Ben says, "Yes, we can. But we have to ask the owner first. Come on, let's go and say hello." He takes Anna's hand and they walk to the dog and the owner. The owner smiles and says, "Hi, kids. This is Rover. He loves to meet new friends. Do you want to pet him?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They pet Rover gently. Rover wags his tail and licks their faces. Anna and Ben giggle. They are not scared anymore. They are happy. They have a new friend. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the snow. One day, they made a big snowman. They gave him a hat, a carrot nose, and a scarf. + +"Look at our snowman!" Lily said. "He is so friendly!" + +"Yes, he is!" Ben said. "But he looks cold. Let's rub his scarf to make him warm." + +They rubbed the scarf with their hands. But the scarf was not soft. It was scratchy. It hurt their hands. + +"Ow!" Lily said. "This scarf is not nice. It is mean!" + +"Let's take it off!" Ben said. "Maybe the snowman will be happier without it." + +They pulled the scarf from the snowman's neck. But they pulled too hard. The snowman's head fell off. It rolled down the hill. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "We broke our snowman!" + +They ran after the head. But they were too late. The head crashed into a tree. It broke into pieces. + +They were very sad. They cried. They wished they had not rubbed the scarf. They wished they had left the snowman alone. They wished they had a friendly snowman again. +Sara and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to make a big tower, but they have a problem. The floor is not flat, and the blocks keep falling down. + +"Let's use the board!" Ben says. He points to a big, hard board that is leaning against the wall. "It will make the floor flat, and our tower will not fall." + +Sara nods. She likes the idea. She helps Ben to move the board to the floor. They put the board on the floor and start to build their tower on top of it. + +They are happy. Their tower is very tall and strong. They use all the blocks they have. They smile at each other. + +"Look at our tower!" Sara says. "It is the best tower ever!" + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is Mom. She is coming into the room. She sees the board on the floor and the tower on top of it. She is not happy. + +"Who put the board on the floor?" Mom asks. She sounds angry. "That board is not for playing. It is for painting. I need it for my work." + +Sara and Ben feel scared. They do not want Mom to be angry. They do not want to break the board. + +"Sorry, Mom," Ben says. He tries to explain. "We wanted to make a tower, but the floor was not flat. The board made the floor flat, and our tower did not fall." + +Mom looks at the tower. She sees how tall and strong it is. She sees how proud and happy Sara and Ben are. She feels a little less angry. + +"I understand," Mom says. She tries to be calm. "You were very creative and clever. But you should have asked me first. The board is not a toy. It is very hard and heavy. It could hurt you or the floor. Next time, please use something else to make the floor flat. OK?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They say sorry again. They hug Mom. They help Mom to move the board back to the wall. They take their blocks and find another place to play. + +They still love their tower, but they also love Mom. They want to make her happy, too. +Tom is a hunter. He likes to go to the forest and look for animals. He has a big gun and a big dog. He thinks he is very brave and strong. + +One day, he sees a deer in the forest. He wants to shoot the deer and take it home. He points his gun at the deer and says, "Bang! Bang! You are mine!" + +But the deer is not afraid. The deer is very polite. He says, "Hello, hunter. My name is Dan. What is your name?" + +Tom is surprised. He has never heard a deer talk before. He lowers his gun and says, "My name is Tom. How can you talk?" + +Dan says, "All animals can talk, but you have to listen carefully. We have feelings and thoughts, just like you. We are not toys or food. We are friends." + +Tom feels ashamed. He realizes he has been very rude and mean to the animals. He says, "I'm sorry, Dan. I didn't know. I don't want to hurt you or your friends. Can you forgive me?" + +Dan says, "Of course, Tom. I'm glad you learned something today. Maybe you can introduce me to your dog. He looks nice." + +Tom smiles and says, "Sure, Dan. This is Rex. He is my best friend. Rex, this is Dan. He is a deer. He is very polite." + +Rex wags his tail and says, "Hello, Dan. Nice to meet you. You are very brave and smart." + +Dan says, "Thank you, Rex. You are very kind and loyal." + +Tom, Dan, and Rex become friends. They talk and play in the forest. They learn from each other and respect each other. They are happy. + +The moral of the story is: Be polite and friendly to everyone. You never know who you might meet. You can learn a lot from different people and animals. Don't judge or hurt others by their looks or habits. Treat others as you want to be treated. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. Tom has a big red truck. Sam has a small blue car. They race on the road near their house. + +One day, Sam sees a new yellow car in the toy store. He wants it very much. He asks his mom to buy it for him, but she says no. He is sad. + +Tom sees that Sam is sad. He wants to help him. He says, "I can lend you my truck. You can play with it for a while. Then you can give it back to me." Sam is happy. He says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. I will take good care of your truck." + +They go to the road and play with the truck and the car. They have fun. They see a man walking by. He is bald. He has no hair on his head. He smiles at them and says, "Hello, boys. What are you playing with?" They tell him about their toys. He says, "They are very nice. Can I see them?" They show him their toys. He says, "Can I try them?" They say, "Yes, you can. But be careful. They are our toys." + +The man takes the truck and the car. He runs away with them. He is a bad man. He steals their toys. Tom and Sam are shocked. They cry. They run after him, but he is too fast. They lose him. They are very sad. They say, "Where is our truck and our car? We want them back. He is a bad man. He is a thief." + +They go back to their house. They tell their mom what happened. She is angry. She says, "That is terrible. He should not do that. He is a bad man. He is a thief. I will call the police. They will find him and get your toys back. Don't worry, boys. It is not your fault. You are good boys. You are good friends. You share your toys. You are kind." + +She hugs them and gives them cookies. They feel a little better. They hope the police will find the bad man and their toys. They say, "Thank you, mom. You are a good mom. We love you." They hug her back. They wait for their toys. They hope they will get them back soon. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with red fruit. They wanted to try the fruit. + +"Can we have some fruit?" Lily asked Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is not good for us," Tom said. + +"But it looks yummy. And I feel hungry," Lily said. + +"OK, let's have one each. But be careful," Tom said. + +They climbed the tree and picked two fruit. They bit into them. They were sweet and juicy. They smiled at each other. + +But then, they felt sick. Their mouths hurt. Their tummies hurt. They dropped the fruit and cried. + +A man heard them and came to help. He saw the fruit and shook his head. + +"Those are not fruit. Those are poison berries. You should not eat them. They can make you very sick or even die," he said. + +He took them to the hospital. The doctor gave them medicine and water. They felt a little better, but they were still scared and sad. + +They wished they had not eaten the poison berries. They wished they had listened to Tom. They wished they had stayed safe. +Lily hurt her arm when she fell from the swing. She cried and cried. Mom took her to the doctor. The doctor was nice. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will help you." + +The doctor took Lily to a big machine. He said, "This is an x-ray. It will take a picture of your arm. It will not hurt. You just have to stay still." Lily was scared, but she nodded. The doctor put a big apron on her. He said, "This will protect you from the x-ray. It is very heavy, but you are very strong." Lily felt the apron on her chest. It was heavy, but she was strong. + +The doctor went behind a glass window. He said, "Ready, Lily?" Lily said, "Ready, doctor." The doctor pressed a button. The machine made a beep sound. The doctor said, "All done, Lily. You did great." Lily smiled. She was brave. + +The doctor showed Lily the picture of her arm. He said, "Look, Lily. This is your arm. See this line? That is a crack. You have a broken arm. But don't worry, Lily. I will fix it." The doctor put a white bandage on Lily's arm. He said, "This is a cast. It will keep your arm straight and safe. You have to wear it for a few weeks. Then your arm will heal." Lily looked at her arm. It was white and hard. She said, "Thank you, doctor." + +Mom hugged Lily. She said, "I'm so proud of you, Lily. You were very brave and strong. Now let's go home and have some ice cream. You deserve a sweet treat." Lily said, "Yay, ice cream!" Mom said, "But first, we have to pay the doctor. He helped us a lot." Mom gave the doctor some money. The doctor said, "Thank you, Mom. And thank you, Lily. You are a wonderful patient. Take care of your arm and have a good day." Lily said, "Bye, doctor." Mom and Lily left the doctor's office. They went home and had some ice cream. Lily felt better. She liked the doctor. He was nice. +Tim likes to ride his bike. He has a red bike with big wheels and a bell. He rides his bike in the park with his mom and dad. He feels mighty when he rides fast and makes loud noises with his bell. + +One day, he sees a big hill in the park. He wants to ride up the hill and see what is on the other side. He asks his mom and dad if he can go. They say yes, but be careful. Tim pedals hard and goes up the hill. He feels very mighty. + +But when he gets to the top, he sees a lot of dust. The dust is brown and dirty and makes him cough. He does not like the dust. He wonders where it comes from. He looks around and sees a big truck. The truck is making the dust. The truck is loud and scary. Tim does not feel mighty anymore. He feels scared. + +He turns his bike around and rides down the hill. He rides very fast and does not look back. He wants to get away from the dust and the truck. He rides back to his mom and dad. They hug him and tell him he is brave. They give him some water and a cookie. Tim feels better. He still likes to ride his bike, but he does not like the dust. He likes the park better. +Lily and Tom were playing hide and seek in the garden. Lily was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Tom ran behind a big bush and waited for Lily to find him. He was very quiet and did not make any sound. + +Lily looked around the garden and called out, "Tom, where are you? I can't see you!" She walked near the bush where Tom was hiding, but she did not notice him. She went to the other side of the garden and searched there. + +Tom was happy that he had found a good hiding spot. He smiled and thought, "Lily will never find me here. I am the best hider ever!" He stayed behind the bush and did not move. + +But then, he heard a loud noise. It was the gardener, who was cutting the grass with a big machine. The machine was very noisy and scary. Tom felt troubled and wanted to get out of his hiding spot. He did not like the machine at all. + +He shouted, "Lily, help! There is a big machine near me. It is very noisy and scary. I don't want to hide here anymore. Please find me!" + +Lily heard Tom's voice and ran to the bush. She saw Tom's face and said, "Tom, I found you! Don't be scared. The machine is not going to hurt you. It is just cutting the grass. Come out of the bush and let's go to the house." + +Tom came out of the bush and hugged Lily. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. I don't like hiding behind the bush. It is not fun. Can we play something else?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, we can. Let's go to the house and play with our toys. They are not noisy and scary. They are fun and nice." + +They held hands and walked to the house. They were happy and not troubled anymore. They played with their toys and had a good time. +Tom was a clever boy who liked to explore. One day, he found a big cave in the woods. He wanted to see what was inside, so he took a flashlight and walked in. He saw many rocks and bats and spiders, but he was not afraid. + +As he went deeper into the cave, he heard a loud roar. He shone his flashlight and saw a big bear. The bear was angry and hungry. It wanted to chew Tom for its lunch. Tom was scared and ran back to the cave entrance. + +But the bear was faster and blocked his way. Tom looked around and saw a big stick. He had an idea. He threw the stick far away and shouted, "Fetch!" The bear was curious and ran after the stick. Tom used this chance to escape from the cave. He ran back to his home and told his mom what happened. + +Mom was glad that Tom was safe, but also mad that he went into the cave alone. She hugged him and said, "You are a clever boy, but you are also a naughty boy. You should never go into a cave without me or dad. There might be dangerous animals or traps or holes. Promise me you won't do that again." + +Tom nodded and said, "I promise, mom. I'm sorry. I won't go into a cave again. But can I still explore the woods with you and dad?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But only with us and only when it is bright. And always listen to us and be careful. OK?" + +Tom said, "OK, mom. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Tom." +Lily loved her furry cat, Mimi. She liked to rub Mimi's soft fur and hear her purr. Mimi liked to sleep on Lily's bed and follow her around the house. + +One morning, Lily woke up and saw Mimi sitting on the table. Mimi was looking at Lily's bowl of cereal. Lily said, "No, Mimi, that is my cereal. You have your own food in your dish." + +But Mimi did not listen. She jumped on the bowl and knocked it over. The cereal spilled on the floor and the milk splashed everywhere. Mimi licked some of the cereal and milk. She made a mess. + +Lily was angry and sad. She said, "Bad Mimi, you are naughty. You ruined my breakfast. Go away, I don't want to rub you now." + +Mimi looked at Lily with big eyes. She did not understand why Lily was mad. She thought the cereal was yummy and she wanted to share. She meowed and rubbed her head against Lily's leg. She wanted to say sorry and make Lily happy again. +Sam was a young boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a copper car that he got from his grandpa. It was shiny and fast and made a loud noise when he pushed it. Sam loved his copper car very much. + +One day, Sam was playing with his copper car in the garden. He drove it on the grass, on the dirt, and on the rocks. He had fun making his car go zoom and beep. But he did not see the mud puddle near the fence. He drove his car right into the mud and it got all dirty and sticky. + +Sam was sad. His copper car was not shiny and fast anymore. It was brown and slow and quiet. He did not want to play with it anymore. He wanted to make it clean again. He ran to his mom and asked her what to do. + +His mom smiled and took him to the sink. She gave him a sponge and some soap and water. She told him to wash his copper car gently and carefully. She said that washing would make it shiny and fast again. + +Sam did what his mom said. He washed his copper car with the sponge and the soap and the water. He rubbed off the mud and the dirt and the rocks. He rinsed it with more water and dried it with a towel. He looked at his copper car and smiled. It was shiny and fast and loud again. He thanked his mom and hugged her. He ran back to the garden and played with his copper car happily. He was careful to avoid the mud puddle this time. He loved his copper car very much. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see many plants and flowers. They also see a big radish. The radish is red and round. It looks yummy. + +"Can we eat the radish?" Tom asks Mia. + +"I don't know. Maybe we should ask Mom first," Mia says. + +They go to the house and find Mom. Mom is in the kitchen. She is making soup. + +"Mom, can we eat the radish?" Tom and Mia ask. + +"Which radish?" Mom asks. + +"The big radish in the garden. It is red and round. It looks yummy," Tom and Mia say. + +Mom smiles. She says, "That radish is very popular. Everyone likes it. But you can have it if you want. It is good for you. You can share it with your friends." + +Tom and Mia are happy. They say, "Thank you, Mom!" + +They go back to the garden. They pick the big radish. They wash it with water. They cut it into pieces. They share it with their friends. Their friends say, "Thank you, Tom and Mia! The radish is very yummy!" + +Tom and Mia are happy. They like the radish. They like their friends. They like to play in the garden. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play games. They had a big watch that could make sounds and show pictures. They took turns to use the watch, but sometimes they fought over it. + +One day, they decided to have a race in the park. Whoever ran faster would get the watch for the whole day. They put the watch on a bench and got ready to run. Lily was very competitive. She wanted to win the race and have the watch. Ben was not so competitive. He liked to run, but he also liked to look at the flowers and the birds. + +"Ready, set, go!" Lily shouted, and they started to run. Lily ran as fast as she could, but Ben ran slower. He saw a yellow flower and stopped to smell it. He saw a blue bird and stopped to watch it. He forgot about the race and the watch. + +Lily reached the bench and saw the watch. She was happy. She had won the race and the watch. She picked up the watch and put it on her wrist. She pressed a button and the watch made a funny sound. She laughed. + +But then she heard a loud bark. She turned around and saw a big dog. The dog had entered the park and was running towards her. The dog looked angry and hungry. The dog wanted the watch. + +Lily was scared. She screamed and ran away. The dog chased her. Lily wished Ben was with her. She wished she had not been so competitive. She wished she had shared the watch with Ben. + +Ben heard Lily scream. He looked up and saw the dog. He saw Lily running and the watch on her wrist. He understood what had happened. He ran after them. He wanted to help Lily. He wanted to get the watch back. + +He caught up with them and threw a stick at the dog. The dog stopped and looked at the stick. The dog liked sticks. The dog ran after the stick and left Lily alone. + +Lily stopped and hugged Ben. She was sorry. She thanked Ben for saving her. She gave him the watch. She said they could share it. + +Ben smiled and hugged Lily. He was glad. He said they could play with the watch together. He said they could also play with the dog. He said the dog was not angry or hungry. He said the dog was playful and friendly. + +They went to the dog and petted him. The dog licked them and wagged his tail. They played with the dog and the watch. They had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play outside with their bikes. One day, they see a big truck on their street. The truck is making a new road. It has a big machine that makes the old road smooth. + +Lily and Ben are curious. They want to see the new road. They leave their bikes on the grass and walk to the truck. The truck driver sees them and waves. He tells them to be careful and not to touch the new road. He says it is very hot and sticky. + +Lily and Ben listen to the truck driver. They stay on the sidewalk and watch the machine. They see how it rolls over the old road and makes it smooth. They see how the new road shines in the sun. They think it looks nice. + +But Ben is more curious than Lily. He wants to touch the new road. He thinks it will feel soft and smooth. He sneaks away from Lily and the truck driver. He runs to the new road and puts his hand on it. + +Ouch! The new road is very hot and sticky. It hurts Ben's hand. He cries out loud. Lily and the truck driver hear him and run to him. They see his hand is red and blistered. They are very worried. + +The truck driver gets a bottle of water and a cloth. He pours some water on Ben's hand and wraps it with the cloth. He tells Ben he is sorry and he should have listened. He says he will take him to the doctor. + +Lily hugs Ben and says she is sorry too. She says she loves him and he will be okay. She says they will never touch the new road again. They learn their lesson. +Ben and Lily like to watch the big trucks that bring lumber to the store. Lumber is wood that people use to make things. The trucks have loud horns and big wheels. Ben and Lily wave to the drivers and they wave back. + +One day, Ben and Lily see a new truck that has a big crane on it. The crane can lift the lumber and put it on the ground. Ben and Lily think the crane is very clever. They want to see how it works. + +They go closer to the truck and see a man with a hat and a radio. He is the one who controls the crane. He sees Ben and Lily and smiles. He asks them if they want to watch the crane. Ben and Lily nod and say yes. + +The man shows them how he uses the radio to tell the crane what to do. He makes the crane move up and down, left and right, and grab and drop the lumber. Ben and Lily clap and cheer. They think the man is very clever too. + +The man lets them try the radio and they have fun making the crane do different things. They thank the man and he gives them each a sticker with a picture of the truck and the crane. Ben and Lily are very happy. They go home and tell their mom and dad about their adventure. They stick the stickers on their wall and watch them every night before they sleep. +Ben and Lily were twins who loved chocolate. They had a big bar of chocolate that they wanted to eat after lunch. But they had to wait for Mom to say yes. + +They put the chocolate on the table and went to play in the garden. It was a hot day and the sun was shining. The chocolate started to melt on the table. It became soft and sticky. + +A bald man saw the chocolate from the window. He was very hungry and greedy. He sneaked into the house and took the chocolate. He ate it all in one bite. He did not care that it was not his. + +Ben and Lily came back from the garden. They looked for the chocolate on the table. But they could not find it. They saw a brown stain and some crumbs. They were very sad and angry. + +"Where is our chocolate?" Ben asked. + +"Who took our chocolate?" Lily asked. + +They heard a loud burp from the sofa. They saw the bald man lying there. He had a big smile and a brown mouth. He said, "I took your chocolate. It was yummy. Thank you." + +Ben and Lily cried and screamed. They ran to Mom and told her what happened. Mom was very mad and called the police. The police came and took the bald man away. He had to go to jail. + +But Ben and Lily did not get their chocolate back. They had to eat an apple instead. They did not like the apple. They wished they had their chocolate. They learned to never leave their chocolate on the table. The end. +Tom and Mia love to play with their dinosaur toys. They have big ones and small ones, green ones and brown ones, with spikes and with wings. They make them roar and run and fight and hug. + +One day, they find a new dinosaur toy in the park. It is very big and red, with sharp teeth and a long tail. Tom and Mia are excited and want to take it home. But they see a boy crying on a bench. He is holding a picture of the same dinosaur toy. + +"Is this your dinosaur?" Tom asks the boy. + +"Yes, it is. I lost it when I was playing. It is my favorite toy. His name is Rex. He is very brave and strong and kind. Please, can I have him back?" the boy says. + +Tom and Mia look at each other. They like the dinosaur toy, but they see that the boy loves him more. They know it is difficult to give up something they want, but they also know it is good to share and be nice. + +"OK, you can have him back. We are sorry we took him. We did not know he was yours. He is a very cool dinosaur. We trust you will take good care of him," Mia says. + +The boy smiles and hugs the dinosaur toy. He thanks Tom and Mia and asks them if they want to play with him and Rex. Tom and Mia agree and they all become friends. They have fun playing with their dinosaur toys and making new stories. They learn that trust is more important than things. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big band in the park. The band has drums, trumpets, and flags. The band makes loud music and walks in a line. Anna and Ben want to join the band. + +"Look, Ben, a march!" Anna says. "Can we march too?" + +"Yes, let's march!" Ben says. "We can use sticks and paper for drums and flags." + +They find some sticks and paper in the trash. They make drums and flags with tape. They raise their flags high and bang their drums. They follow the band and march in the park. + +The band leader sees Anna and Ben. He smiles and waves at them. He likes their drums and flags. He lets them march with the band. Anna and Ben are happy. They march and make music with the band. They have fun in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the lake. One day, Ducky met a snail named Slimy. + +"Hello, Slimy! Would you like to follow me and swim in the lake with me?" asked Ducky. + +"I'm sorry, Ducky. I can't swim. I'm too slow," replied Slimy. + +"That's okay! You can still come with me and we can walk around the lake together," said Ducky. + +Slimy was happy to follow Ducky around the lake. They walked slowly and talked about their favorite things. Ducky loved the lake and Slimy loved the flowers near the lake. They had a great time together, even though Slimy couldn't swim. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a wiggly tooth that was ready to come out. One day, she was playing with her toys and felt the tooth move. She ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, my tooth is wiggly!" Her mommy smiled and said, "It's time for the tooth fairy to come!" + +Lily was very excited and wanted to make sure everything was organized for the tooth fairy. She lay down her favorite blanket and put her tooth in a little box. She even drew a picture for the tooth fairy to say thank you. + +That night, Lily went to bed and fell asleep dreaming about the tooth fairy. When she woke up in the morning, she found a shiny coin under her pillow. The tooth fairy had come! Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to tell her friends at school about her special visitor. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, it's time for your haircut." Timmy was not enthusiastic about getting his haircut, but he knew it was important to look neat and clean. + +At the barber shop, Timmy sat in the chair and closed his eyes. The barber snipped away and soon Timmy's hair was all trimmed up. "That wasn't so bad," Timmy said. "I think I might even take a nap now." + +As Timmy was getting ready to leave, the barber said, "You were such a good boy during your haircut. Here's a lollipop for you." Timmy's eyes lit up with excitement as he took the lollipop and said, "Thank you, sir!" Timmy left the barber shop feeling happy and proud of his new haircut. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to her colorful classroom every day. One day, Lily saw a boy who was crying. She asked him what was wrong, and he said that he didn't want to go to class because he was scared. + +Lily told the boy that it's okay to be scared sometimes, but that he should still go to class because he could learn new things and make new friends. The boy listened to Lily and went to class with her. + +At the end of the day, the boy was happy because he learned something new and made a new friend. Lily felt proud of herself for helping the boy. She learned that it feels good to help others and that going to class is important. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the zoo with her mommy. They saw lots of animals like lions, monkeys, and birds. But Lily wanted to meet a hippo. So they went to the hippo's house. + +When they got there, the hippo was eating. Lily asked if she could say hello, and the hippo said yes. The hippo's mouth was full of food, so when she said hello, her voice sounded sour. + +Lily didn't mind, though. She was happy to meet the hippo and see her big teeth. They waved goodbye and Lily said she wanted to come back and visit the hippo again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys when she saw a sharp pencil on the floor. She knew that the pencil could hurt her, so she picked it up and put it away. + +Later that day, Lily's mom gave her an olive to try. Lily had never tasted an olive before, but she thought it was yummy! She ate the whole thing and asked for more. + +But then, Lily's little brother did something stupid. He knocked over her tower of blocks and they all fell down. Lily was upset, but her mom helped her build it back up again. + +In the end, Lily went to bed happy and safe, knowing that she had been careful with the sharp pencil, tried a new food with the olive, and even though something stupid happened, she was able to fix it with her mom's help. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog. He lived in a pond with his friends. One day, the frog saw an emergency. A little bird had fallen from its nest and was hurt. The frog knew he had to help. He hopped over to the bird and gently picked it up. Then, he entered the forest to find a safe place for the bird to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She was very thirsty and asked her mommy for some water. Her mommy gave her a bottle of water to drink. + +While Lily was playing, she saw a little bird that looked very sad. The bird was thirsty too and needed some water to drink. Lily felt bad for the bird and wanted to help. She called her mommy and told her about the bird. + +Mommy said, "That's very kind of you, Lily. Let's give the bird some water." They filled a small cup with water and put it near the bird. The bird drank the water and felt much better. + +Lily learned that it's important to help others, even if they are not like us. And sometimes, a small act of kindness can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, Lily's mom asked her to put some cookies in the oven. + +Lily was excited to help, but when she opened the oven, she saw something different. There was a cake inside instead of cookies! She questioned her mom about it. "Mommy, why is there a cake in the oven instead of cookies?" + +Her mom explained that she wanted to surprise Lily's dad with a special cake. Lily understood, but she was still sad that there were no cookies. Her mom hugged her and said they could make cookies together after the cake was done. + +Lily felt better and waited patiently for the cake to bake. When it was finished, her mom took it out of the oven and they decorated it with frosting and sprinkles. Lily's dad was so happy when he saw the cake and they all enjoyed eating it together. And after that, they made lots of cookies together! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sail on his toy boat in the bathtub. One day, Timmy's mommy made him his favorite meal, spaghetti! Timmy gobbled up all his spaghetti and went to take a bath. It was getting dark outside, but Timmy didn't mind because he had his toy boat to keep him company. As he sailed his boat around the tub, he splashed and giggled, happy as can be. Eventually, Timmy's mommy came in and helped him get out of the tub. Timmy was tired from all the sailing and spaghetti, so he went to bed with a big smile on his face. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He had a large shoulder and loved to eat honey. One day, he found a jar of honey, but it was too thick to eat. He tried to lick it, but it wouldn't come out. So, he decided to stir it with a stick. He stirred and stirred until the honey became smooth and runny. Then, he happily ate it all up! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Jack. Jack liked to fly high in the sky and feel the wind in his feathers. One day, Jack saw a big black swing in the park. He wanted to try it out, but he didn't know how to swing. + +Just then, a little girl named Lily came along. "Hi Jack!" she said. "Do you want to swing with me?" Jack replied, "Yes please, but I don't know how to swing." Lily said, "Don't worry, I'll teach you!" + +Lily showed Jack how to sit on the swing and push his legs back and forth. Jack was so happy! He felt like he was soaring through the air. "Thank you, Lily!" he said. From that day on, Jack and Lily would swing together and soar through the sky like two little birds. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear pretty clothes. One day, her mom took her to a store with lots of fashion clothes. Lily picked out a beautiful dress with sparkles and bows. But when she put it on, it felt uncomfortable. + +Lily said to her mom, "Mommy, this dress is uncomfortable. Can we pause and find something else?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, Lily. Let's look for a dress that feels good and looks pretty." + +They searched the store and found a soft and flowy dress that made Lily feel happy. She twirled around in the dress and said, "I love it! Thank you, mommy." + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to wear clothes that make you feel comfortable and happy, no matter how fashionable they are. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to watch a film. Lily said yes and they went to the movie theater. But when they got there, they realized they didn't know which film to watch. It was an unknown film to them. + +Lily's mom asked the lady at the ticket counter which film was good for kids. The lady said they had a new film about a little girl who went on an adventure. Lily was excited and asked her mom if they could watch it. Her mom said yes and they went inside the theater. + +During the film, Lily asked her mom many questions about what was happening. Her mom explained everything to her and Lily was happy. After the film, Lily told her mom that it was her favorite movie ever. They went home and Lily fell asleep, dreaming about her own adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very stubborn. He never wanted to clean his room or eat his vegetables. One day, Timmy's mom said, "If you clean your room and eat your vegetables, you will get a reward." Timmy thought about it and decided to do what his mom said. + +After he cleaned his room and ate his vegetables, Timmy got a reward. It was a toy truck that he had been wanting for a long time. Timmy was very happy and thought that maybe it was good to listen to his mom sometimes. From that day on, Timmy tried to be less stubborn and listen to his mom more often. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to work. He had a great job at a factory where he made toys for children. Every day, he would wake up early and put on his work clothes. He would then drive to the factory and start working. + +One day, while he was working, something went wrong. The machine he was using started to smoke and then it caught fire. The man quickly grabbed a bucket of water and threw it on the fire. The fire went out, but there was ash everywhere. + +The man was sad because he thought he had ruined all the toys. But when he looked closer, he saw that the toys were still great. They were just covered in ash. So, he spent the rest of the day cleaning them and making them look like new. When he was finished, he felt very happy because he had saved the toys and they were still great. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her green toy car. One day, Lily's mom gave her a loop of string to play with. Lily measured the loop with her fingers and saw that it was very long. She decided to use the loop to make a track for her toy car. She played with her car on the loop all day long and had so much fun! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe. He had a secret hiding spot in the jungle. He liked to eat leaves from the trees. One day, he got some leaves stuck in his teeth. He needed to clean them out. + +He went to the river to drink some water. He saw his reflection and noticed the leaves in his teeth. He used his tongue to clean them out. He felt much better. + +He went back to his secret spot and ate some more leaves. He was happy because he didn't have any more secrets in his teeth. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw pictures with his crayons. One day, Timmy drew a picture of his family, but he accidentally drew his sister with a big head. + +His sister saw the picture and said, "Timmy, why did you draw me with a big head?" + +Timmy replied, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. Let me use my eraser to fix it." + +After using his eraser, Timmy drew another picture of his family. This time, everyone looked just right. His sister said, "Wow, Timmy! I really like this picture. I will remember it forever." + +From that day on, Timmy remembered to be careful when he drew pictures and always used his eraser when he made a mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite game was hide-and-seek. One day, she was playing and found a dusty old box in the corner of her room. She opened it up and found a shiny red whistle inside. + +Lily blew the whistle and suddenly, her toys came to life! They started to run and jump around, playing a game of tag. It was a very competitive game, and they all wanted to win. But then, one of the toys accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke into a million pieces. + +Lily's mom heard the loud noise and came running into the room. She saw the mess and started to scream. Lily felt very scared and sad. She knew she shouldn't have blown the whistle and caused all this trouble. From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful and think before she acted. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird named Billy. Billy loved to fly around and explore new places. One day, he met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hi, Billy! Where are you going?" asked Lily. + +"I'm going on a tour to see new things!" said Billy. + +"That sounds fun! Can I come with you?" asked Lily. + +"Sure!" said Billy. + +As they were flying, they saw a big tree with lots of leaves. "Let's go check it out!" said Lily. + +When they got closer, they noticed a squirrel lying on one of the branches. "What's wrong, little squirrel?" asked Billy. + +"I'm just taking a nap," said the squirrel. + +Lily and Billy continued on their tour, seeing lots of new things and having lots of fun. They even found a beautiful blue flower that they both loved. "This is the best tour ever!" said Lily. + +"I'm glad you're having fun," said Billy. + +And they continued to fly off into the blue sky, exploring the world together. +Once upon a time, there was an old pirate who had a big chest. One day, a little boy came to the pirate and said, "Can I see what's in your chest?" The pirate demanded, "Why do you want to see my chest?" The little boy replied, "I want to see if there are any treasures inside." + +The old pirate opened his chest and showed the little boy all the shiny gold coins and jewels inside. The little boy was very happy and said, "I wish I had a chest like this!" The old pirate smiled and said, "You can have one when you're older and become a pirate like me." + +From that day on, the little boy always visited the old pirate to see his chest full of treasures. They became good friends and the little boy learned a lot from the old pirate about the sea and the adventures of being a pirate. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny had big ears that could hear everything. One day, Benny's friend asked him to recommend a fast way to get to the carrot patch. Benny thought for a moment and then said, "Hop on my back and I'll take you there in a jiffy!" + +So, Benny's friend hopped on his back and they went as fast as they could to the carrot patch. Along the way, Benny's big ears heard a bird singing and the sound of the wind blowing through the trees. + +When they arrived at the carrot patch, Benny's friend was so happy and thanked Benny for his recommendation. Benny was glad he could help his friend and used his big ears to listen to the sounds of the birds and the wind once again. +Once upon a time, there was a little lion named Leo. Leo was very excited because he was going on a safari with his family. He packed his bags with his favorite toys and snacks. + +On the safari, Leo saw many unique animals like giraffes, zebras, and elephants. He was having so much fun until he saw a big, scary crocodile. + +Leo tried to run away, but he tripped and hurt his paw. He started to cry because he was scared and in pain. But then, his mom and dad came to his rescue and scared the crocodile away. + +Leo learned that it's okay to be scared sometimes, but it's important to ask for help when you need it. And he also learned that safaris can be fun, but you have to be careful of the animals you see. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily lived on a farm with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went to the barn to see the cows. She saw a big cow and she said "hi cow!" The cow said "moo" and Lily laughed. + +It was a cold day and Lily's nose was red. She saw a bucket of warm milk and wanted to drink it. But the bucket was closed. Lily tried to open it but it was too hard. She asked the cow for help. The cow opened the bucket with her strong mouth and Lily was happy. She drank the warm milk and felt warm inside. She said "thank you cow!" and the cow said "moo" again. Lily went back to her mommy and daddy and told them about her adventure with the cow. They smiled and hugged her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mommy told him it was time to clean up his toys. Timmy didn't want to clean up, he wanted to play more. But his mommy said he had to push his toys into the toy box. + +Timmy started to push his toys into the toy box. It was hard work, but he did it. After he was done, Timmy felt proud of himself for working hard. But then he realized he was hungry. + +Timmy's mommy made him a sandwich and gave him some juice. Timmy ate all of his food and felt much better. From that day on, Timmy knew that sometimes he had to work hard and push through things, but it was always worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to visit her grandma. Grandma lived in a modern house with a big lab where she liked to make cookies. + +Lily asked, "Grandma, can we bake cookies today?" + +Grandma replied, "Of course, my dear. Let's go to the lab and get started." + +Lily was so excited to bake with her grandma. They mixed the ingredients together and put the cookies in the oven to bake. When they were done, they sat down to enjoy their delicious cookies together. + +Lily said, "Thank you, grandma. I love baking with you in your lab!" + +Grandma smiled and said, "I love baking with you too, Lily. Let's do it again soon." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily saw a crazy bird flying in the sky. The bird was very colorful and had big wings. + +Lily watched the bird for a long time. Suddenly, the bird blinked and disappeared into the clouds. Lily was sad because she wanted to see the bird again. + +The next day, Lily went outside to play again. She looked up at the sky and saw the crazy bird flying towards her. The bird landed on a tree branch right in front of Lily. Lily was so happy to see the bird again! She thanked the bird for coming back to see her. + +From that day on, Lily and the crazy bird became best friends. They played together in the sunshine and had many adventures. Lily knew that whenever she saw the bird blink, it meant that something exciting was about to happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a teddy bear. One day, Lily's teddy bear started to lean to the side and she didn't know why. She asked her mommy for help. + +Mommy said, "Let's check if there's a screw loose." So they looked and found a screw that was loose. Mommy tightened the screw and the teddy bear was fixed. Lily was very happy and gave her mommy a big hug. + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her teddy bear when her friend came over. Her friend saw the teddy bear and said, "Your teddy bear looks very thoughtful." Lily didn't know what that meant, so she asked her friend. + +Her friend said, "Thoughtful means your teddy bear looks like he's thinking about something important." Lily thought about it and said, "Oh, I see. My teddy bear is always thinking about how much he loves me." Her friend smiled and said, "That's very sweet." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he saw a beautiful plant in his backyard. It had big green leaves and bright red flowers. Timmy thought it was very rare and special. + +He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, look at this rare plant in our backyard! Can we follow it and see where it goes?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy! Let's follow the plant and see where it takes us." + +So, Timmy and his mom followed the plant as it twisted and turned through the backyard. They went over hills and through valleys until they came to a little pond. The plant stopped at the edge of the pond and Timmy saw a frog jump into the water. + +"Look, Mommy! A frog!" Timmy exclaimed. + +His mom smiled again and said, "Yes, Timmy. The plant led us to a special place where we could see a frog. Isn't that wonderful?" + +Timmy nodded his head and smiled. He was so happy that he followed the rare plant and found something special. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was a very curious bunny and loved to explore the world around him. One day, Benny saw a big, juicy carrot in the garden and wanted to touch it. But the carrot was guarded by a mean old cat named Mittens. + +Benny tried to escape from Mittens, but she was too fast for him. Benny was very scared and didn't know what to do. He knew he needed to be healthy and strong to outrun Mittens, so he ate lots of carrots and ran around every day. + +One day, Benny was playing with his bunny friends when he saw the big, juicy carrot again. This time, Benny was strong and healthy enough to touch the carrot and run away from Mittens. Benny was very happy and proud of himself for escaping from Mittens and finally getting to touch the yummy carrot. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a lot of toys, but he didn't like to clean up after himself. His mom would always tell him to put away his toys, but he never listened. + +One day, Timmy's mom was doing the laundry. She asked Timmy to help her, but he said no. "I don't want to help," he said. "I want to play with my toys." + +His mom said, "If you don't help me, you won't be allowed to play with your toys anymore." + +But Timmy didn't listen. He continued to play and didn't help his mom with the laundry. When his mom finished, she went to put the clothes away. But she found something hairy in the laundry. It was Timmy's favorite toy, his teddy bear. It had been washed in the laundry by accident and was now ruined. + +Timmy was very sad. He realized that if he had helped his mom with the laundry, his teddy bear would still be okay. From that day on, he always helped his mom and listened to what she said. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play in his garden with his spade. One day, he found a letter and wanted to mail it. His mommy told him to put it in the mailbox. + +But Timmy was angry because he wanted to keep the letter. He didn't listen to his mommy and hid the letter in his pocket. Later, he forgot about the letter and went to bed. + +The next day, Timmy's mommy found the letter in the garden. It was important news but too late to help. Timmy learned that it's important to listen to grown-ups and do what they say. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to a big building called a museum. Lily had never been to a museum before, so everything was unknown to her. + +As they walked around the museum, Lily saw many interesting things like big bones and shiny rocks. She asked her mommy and daddy what they were, but they didn't understand either. They decided to ask the museum guide for help. + +The museum guide was very nice and explained everything to them. Lily was happy that she could understand what everything was. As they left the museum, Lily said, "I want to come back here again." Her mommy and daddy smiled and said, "We will come back, Lily. We will come back." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a nosy dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max were playing outside when they saw a man with a big gun. + +Lily asked the man, "What are you doing with that big gun?" + +The man replied, "I am going to mail it to my friend who is a police officer." + +Lily was confused and asked, "Why do you need to mail it? Can't you just give it to him?" + +The man explained, "I can't give it to him in person because he lives far away. So, I have to mail it to him." + +Lily understood and said goodbye to the man. She and Max went back to playing, happy to have learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and read books. One day, she went to her grandma's house. Her grandma had an interesting book about ghosts. Lily was scared of ghosts, but she wanted to read the book. + +As she read the book, she saw a picture of a ghost. It looked spooky! She squeezed her grandma's hand tightly. Her grandma said, "Don't worry, Lily. Ghosts aren't real. They're just in stories." + +Lily felt better and continued reading the book. She learned that ghosts were just pretend. She was happy to know that she didn't have to be scared of them anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to bake. She would often help her mom in the kitchen, making delicious treats like cookies and cakes. One day, Lily's mom asked her to bake a cake all by herself. Lily was excited and got to work right away. + +As she was mixing the batter, she accidentally knocked over a cable that was plugged into the wall. The cable sparked and started a fire in the kitchen. Lily tried to put out the fire, but it was spreading too fast. She ran outside to call for help. + +A firefighter arrived, but he was too slow to put out the fire. The kitchen was destroyed, and Lily was sad that her baking had caused so much damage. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can always bake another cake. The important thing is that we're safe." +There was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on car rides with her mom and dad. One day, they went on a long drive to the beach. Lily was so excited! + +As they were driving, Lily saw a big truck. She pointed and said, "Look, Mommy! A big truck!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, that is a big truck." + +They arrived at the beach and got out of the car. Lily's dad helped her buckle her seatbelt. Lily felt lucky to have such a nice dad. + +After they played in the sand and swam in the ocean, they got back in the car to go home. Lily said, "I had so much fun at the beach! Thank you, Mommy and Daddy!" Her parents smiled and said, "We're glad you had fun, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite sock that she loved to wear every day. It was a pretty pink sock with a smiley face on it. One day, Lily's friend came over to play and saw the sock. She felt jealous because she didn't have a sock like that. + +Lily wanted to show her friend something special, so she ran to the phone and rang her grandma. Grandma answered and Lily told her about her friend feeling jealous. Grandma said, "Don't worry, I have a surprise for you." + +A few minutes later, the doorbell rang and there was Grandma with a new sock for Lily's friend. It was a blue sock with a star on it. Lily's friend was so happy and they both wore their special socks while playing together. From that day on, they were happy and no one felt jealous anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to play with his toys and eat his tuna. One day, Whiskers wanted to try something new. He asked his owner to spray some water on him. The water felt cool and refreshing. Whiskers was happy. + +Later, Whiskers' owner gave him a new kind of tuna. It was called "original". Whiskers didn't know what "original" meant, but he tried it anyway. It tasted yummy! Whiskers ate it all up and licked his whiskers. + +After a fun day of playing and eating, Whiskers was tired. He curled up in his cozy bed and fell asleep. He dreamed of spraying water and eating lots of "original" tuna. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat jam on his toast every morning. One day, his mom made an unusual jam that tasted different than the usual kind. Timmy didn't like it and said, "Mommy, this jam doesn't taste good. Can we have the usual jam tomorrow?" + +His mom replied, "I'm sorry, Timmy. We ran out of the usual jam, so I had to make a different kind. Maybe you'll like it if you give it a chance." + +Timmy thought about it for a moment and decided to yield to his mom's suggestion. He took another bite of the unusual jam and was surprised to find that it actually tasted pretty good. From then on, Timmy learned to try new things and not be afraid of something just because it's different. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, she was running so fast that she fell down and got a big stitch in her side. She had to pause and take a break. + +After a while, Lily felt better and started to run again. But she was so sleepy that she didn't see the big hole in the ground. She fell and hurt herself really badly. She had to go to the hospital and stay there for a long time. + +Lily was very sad because she couldn't play outside anymore. She missed her friends and the sunshine. She wished she had been more careful and not so sleepy. From then on, Lily always remembered to be careful when she played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved chocolate and ate it every day. One day, Timmy's big sister, Sarah, came into his room and said, "I'm going to play with my friends. You have to clean up your toys." Timmy didn't want to clean up, but he didn't want Sarah to scare him, so he did what she said. + +Later that day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a big dog and was scared. His friend, Billy, said, "Don't be scared. He's friendly." Timmy petted the dog and wasn't scared anymore. + +When Timmy got home, Sarah was being bossy again. She said, "You can't have any chocolate until you finish your dinner." Timmy didn't like being bossed around, but he knew he had to eat his dinner first. After he finished, Sarah gave him some chocolate and they played together. Timmy was happy he wasn't scared of the dog anymore and he got to eat his favorite chocolate. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and toys on the floor of her room. But one day, she noticed that the floor was filthy and dirty. So, she decided to clean it up. + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw her daughter cleaning the floor. She asked her, "What are you doing, Lily?" Lily replied, "I'm cleaning the floor because it's filthy." + +After a while, Lily finished cleaning the floor and sat down to play with her dolls. Suddenly, she slipped and fell on the floor. She hurt herself badly and started crying. Her mom came into the room and asked her, "What happened, Lily?" Lily questioned, "Why did I fall? I just cleaned the floor." + +Sadly, Lily had to go to the hospital because she broke her arm. From that day on, she never played on the floor again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy, but his mom said he could only have one piece. Timmy wanted more candy, so he told a lie and said he didn't eat any yet. + +Timmy's mom knew he was lying because she could taste the candy on his breath. She told Timmy he was being stubborn and that he needed to tell the truth. + +Timmy felt bad for lying and told his mom the truth. His mom forgave him and gave him another piece of candy as long as he promised to always tell the truth. Timmy learned that it's better to be honest than to tell a lie. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he wanted to make a big truck with all his little trucks. He asked his dad to help him add all the trucks together. + +His dad got out his toy screwdriver and started to screw the trucks together. Timmy thought the truck looked ugly because it was all different colors, but he was happy that all his little trucks were now one big truck. + +Timmy and his dad played with the big truck all day long, driving it around the house and making it go vroom vroom. Timmy was so happy that he got to make something with his dad and that they could play with it together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wander around in the summer. The sun was hot, but she didn't mind. She liked to look at the flowers and the butterflies. One day, she saw an attractive bird with bright feathers. It was so pretty! She followed it, but it flew away. She kept wandering and found a tree with juicy apples. She picked one and ate it. It was delicious! Then, she went home and took a nap. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bookshelf in a little girl's room. The bookshelf was very tall and had many books on it. The little girl loved to look at the books and sometimes she would even read them. + +One day, the little girl was playing in her room and she accidentally bumped into the bookshelf. The bookshelf started to move and it fell over onto the little girl. It was a very scary moment, but luckily the bookshelf was harmless and the little girl wasn't hurt. + +However, the little girl's mother was very angry when she saw what had happened. She scolded the little girl for not being careful and told her that she shouldn't play near the bookshelf anymore. The little girl was sad and scared and she didn't want to play in her room anymore. + +From that day on, the little girl never went near the bookshelf again. She missed looking at the books, but she was too scared to go near them. It was a sad ending to the story, but the little girl learned an important lesson about being careful around things that can move. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mom asked her what she wanted for dinner. Lily had to decide between pizza and spaghetti. She thought for a minute and then said, "Pizza, please!" + +After dinner, Lily helped her mom clean up. She saw a weird pot in the sink. It was bright purple with polka dots. Lily asked her mom what it was for. Her mom said it was for making soup. Lily thought it looked funny but was glad her mom knew how to use it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Yesterday, she went on a trip with her family. They drove a long way in their car to get to a big house in the countryside. When they arrived, Lily helped her mom and dad unpack their bags from the car. She felt very independent because she could carry her own little backpack. + +The house was very big and had many rooms to explore. Lily was very excited to see everything. She ran around and looked at all the pretty things in each room. She found a big window and looked outside. She saw lots of trees and birds. It was very peaceful. + +After a while, Lily got tired and went to bed. She had a very good sleep and dreamed about all the fun things she would do tomorrow. She was happy to be on vacation with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was happy and liked to fly in the sky. One day, the bird flew too high and got tired. It fell from the sky and hurt its wing. The bird couldn't fly anymore and felt sad. + +The bird saw a cat and tried to fly away, but it couldn't. The cat chased the bird and caught it. The cat took the bird to a jail and locked it up. The bird felt scared and alone. + +Days passed, and the bird's family looked for it, but it was too distant. They couldn't find it. The bird stayed in jail and felt sad. One day, the bird got very sick and couldn't fly anymore. It died in jail, and nobody knew what happened to it. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two twins. They were both very dirty because they loved to play outside in the mud. One day, they were sitting in their garden and looking at the clouds in the sky. + +One twin said to the other, "Imagine we could fly up to the clouds! That would be so much fun!" The other twin replied, "Yes, and we could see all the birds and trees from up high too!" + +Suddenly, a bird flew down and landed on the twins' heads. The twins were surprised but happy. They both laughed and said, "We have a new friend!" The bird chirped and sang a song for the twins. + +From that day on, the twins always played with their new bird friend. They still got dirty from playing outside, but they didn't mind because they had each other and their new friend to imagine and play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat candy. Every day, she would ask her mom for some candy, but her mom would always say no. + +One day, Lily found a piece of candy on the ground and picked it up. She put it in her mouth and it tasted very sweet. But soon after, her lip started to hurt and she regretted eating it. + +Lily's mom had always told her not to eat candy from the ground because it could be dirty and bitter. Lily didn't listen and now she learned her lesson. From that day on, she only ate candy that her mom gave her and never had to regret it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the flowers in her garden. One day, she saw a butterfly with beautiful wings. She followed it and found a drawer in the grass. The drawer was gifted to her by the butterfly. + +Lily was so happy with her gift, but she didn't know what to do with it. She tried to open the drawer, but it was stuck. She pulled and pulled until finally, it opened. Inside, she found a note that said, "Always be kind to others." + +Lily realized that the butterfly had given her a special gift, not just the drawer. She decided to be kind to everyone she met, just like the butterfly had been kind to her. From that day on, Lily was known as the kindest girl in the village. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom gave her an onion to bring to her friend's house for dinner. Lily didn't like onions, but she knew her friend's mom would be happy. + +On the way to her friend's house, Lily met a boy named Max. Max was holding a ball and asked Lily to play with him. They threw the ball back and forth. Lily forgot about the onion in her hand. + +When Lily arrived at her friend's house, she realized she didn't have the onion anymore. She looked around and saw the onion on the ground. She picked it up and brought it inside. Her friend's mom thanked her for bringing the onion. + +Lily learned that even though onions might not be her favorite, they are harmless and can make other people happy. She also learned to be careful when playing and not to forget important things. +There was a little girl named Lily who lived in a big city. She loved to play with her toys, but one day she got bored because they were all dull. So, she decided to go outside and explore the city. + +As she was walking, she saw a fruit stand. She wanted to try a juicy orange, but it was too big for her little hands. So, the man at the stand helped her by squeezing the orange so she could drink the juice. + +Lily was so happy and grateful that she continued to explore the city. She saw tall buildings, cars, and people walking around. She even saw a big park with lots of trees and flowers. She had so much fun that she forgot about her dull toys and realized that there was so much more to do and see in the city. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to have a race. They were all very competitive and wanted to win. + +As they were racing, Lily saw a lady standing on the side of the road. The lady was holding a basket of apples. Lily stopped running and went over to the lady. + +"Can I have an apple, please?" asked Lily. + +"Of course, you can," said the lady. "You are so kind to ask." + +Lily was very happy to receive the apple from the lady. She thanked her and went back to her friends. They continued the race and had lots of fun. Even though Lily didn't win, she still felt like a winner because she received a delicious apple from the kind lady. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play sports. Her favorite sport was soccer, and she would play it every day with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to explore a mysterious forest near their house. They walked and walked until they found a big field where they could play soccer. + +As they were playing, Lily's friend Jack started to struggle. He was having a hard time running and kicking the ball. "What's wrong, Jack?" asked Lily. "I don't know, I just feel really tired," replied Jack. Lily knew that Jack loved playing soccer as much as she did, so she decided to help him. "Let's take a break and have some water," suggested Lily. They sat down and drank some water. + +After the break, Jack felt much better and they continued playing. They had so much fun that they lost track of time. When they finally looked up, it was getting dark. They quickly packed up and started walking back home. On the way, Lily said to Jack, "Remember, it's important to take breaks when we struggle. It helps us feel better and play better." Jack nodded and smiled. They both knew that they had learned an important lesson that day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to write stories about his adventures. One day, he went on a trip with his family. They drove in a car with four tires. The tires were black and round. Timmy thought they looked ugly. + +During the trip, they stopped at a park. Timmy saw a beautiful butterfly and wanted to write about it in his notebook. He sat down on a bench and started to write. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was a tire on the car that had popped! His family was worried, but Timmy knew what to do. He wrote a note to the nearest gas station for help. A kind man with a tow truck came and fixed the tire. Timmy was happy he could help his family. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old, so we call her elderly. She had a big wardrobe with all her clothes inside. One day, a bad person came and stole all her clothes from the wardrobe. The old lady was very sad because she had no clothes to wear. Luckily, her kind neighbor gave her some clothes to wear. The old lady was very happy and thanked her neighbor. The bad person never came back again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved ice-cream, it was his favorite treat. One day, Timmy went to an ice-cream shop. The lady behind the counter asked Timmy what flavor he wanted. Timmy said he wanted chocolate. + +The lady served Timmy his ice-cream in a cone. Timmy was so happy and he ate it all up. But then, Timmy saw a little girl who looked troubled. She didn't have any ice-cream. Timmy decided to share his ice-cream with her. The little girl smiled and said thank you. Timmy felt happy that he could serve someone else. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy bird that she loved to play with. One day, she found a pretty feather on the ground and wanted to attach it to her toy bird. She used some glue and carefully put the feather on the bird. + +But when she picked up the bird, it felt different. It was heavier than before! Lily realized that the feather added some weight to the bird. She was surprised but happy because it made her toy bird feel more real. + +Later that day, Lily's brother tried to play a trick on her by giving her a fake bug. Lily knew right away that it was fake because it didn't move like a real bug. She was glad that she didn't get scared and just laughed it off. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite dress with a zipper on the back. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park to have a picnic. They brought a big jug of lemonade to drink. + +Lily's mommy poured the lemonade into cups for them to drink. Lily accidentally spilled her cup on her dress and got it all wet. She tried to zip up her dress, but the zipper got stuck. + +Lily's mommy tried to help her, but they couldn't get the zipper to move. Suddenly, Lily heard a distant sound of thunder. She looked up and saw dark clouds in the sky. Her mommy said they needed to go home before it started to rain. + +Lily was sad because she loved playing at the park. As they were walking home, it started to pour rain. Lily's dress was still wet and her zipper was still stuck. She was cold and wet all the way home. When they got home, they had to throw away her favorite dress because it was ruined. Lily cried and wished she had been more careful with her lemonade. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, she decided to go on a trip with her family. But when they got to the airport, her mommy realized that Lily's passport was missing. They looked everywhere, but they couldn't find it. + +Lily was very sad because she wanted to go on the trip. Her big brother, Max, tried to cheer her up. He started to tease her by making funny faces. Lily started to laugh and forgot about her missing passport. But her mommy was persistent and kept looking for it. + +After a while, her mommy found the passport in Lily's backpack. They were all very happy and they could finally go on their trip. Lily was so excited that she forgot all about Max teasing her. They all had a great time and Lily couldn't wait to go on another adventure. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and asked his mommy for food. His mommy said, "Let's pack a picnic and go to the park!" Timmy was very excited and helped his mommy pack some sandwiches, fruit, and a cold drink. + +When they got to the park, Timmy and his mommy found a nice spot to sit and eat. Timmy's mommy cooked a steak for them to share. Timmy thought it was yummy and said, "This steak is delicious!" They finished their picnic and played on the swings and slide before going back home. + +When they got home, Timmy was very tired and went to bed. He dreamed about the fun picnic he had with his mommy and the yummy steak they ate. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to play her violin. She played it every day, and her music was so beautiful that even the birds would come to listen. + +One day, a nosy cat named Mittens came to listen to Lily's music. But instead of enjoying it, Mittens tried to play with the strings, and he broke them! Lily was very sad and regretted letting Mittens come near her violin. + +But Lily didn't give up. She went to the music store to buy new strings, and she practiced even harder than before. And when she played her violin again, the birds came back to listen, and Lily knew that she had made the right choice. +Once upon a time, there was a strong and powerful band. They played music that made everyone happy. One day, the band went to a big stage to play their music. They put on their instruments and started to play. The people in the crowd clapped and danced to the music. The band felt happy and proud. After they finished playing, they put away their instruments and went home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a shiny rock in the dirt. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Mommy, look what I found! It's so pretty," said Lily. + +"That's a very nice rock, Lily," said her mom. "But remember, not everything that looks pretty is good for you." + +Lily didn't understand what her mom meant, so her mom explained, "Sometimes things can look nice on the outside, but they can be dangerous on the inside. You have to be wise and careful when you pick things up." + +Lily nodded her head and turned the rock over in her hand. She realized that her mom was right. From that day on, Lily was always careful and wise when she explored the world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Ted. Ted loved to play outside in the rain. He would jump and splash in all the puddles. But one day, it started to rain really hard and Ted got very wet. He was uncomfortable and wanted to go inside. + +Ted ran inside and his mommy gave him a big hug. She put him in a warm bath and dried him off with a soft towel. Ted felt much better and snuggled up in his cozy bed. + +The next day, the sun was shining and Ted went outside to play again. But he remembered how uncomfortable he felt when he got too wet in the rain. So, he made sure to wear a raincoat and boots to stay dry. He had so much fun playing in the leaves that were falling from the trees. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her soft teddy bear and her favorite toy car. One day, Lily went on a walk in the park with her mommy. They saw a mystery box on the ground. It was very shiny and pretty. Lily's mommy told her not to touch it, but Lily wanted to see what was inside. She opened the box and found a recorder. She pressed the record button and heard a strange noise. + +Lily and her mommy took the recorder home and listened to the noise again. They couldn't figure out what it was. Lily was very curious and wanted to solve the mystery. She listened to the noise over and over again, but still couldn't figure it out. One night, Lily's mommy put the recorder away and they went to bed. + +The next day, Lily woke up and couldn't find her mommy. She looked everywhere, but she was gone. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. She remembered the recorder and pressed the play button. She heard her mommy's voice saying goodbye. Lily realized that the mystery noise was her mommy's voice recording. She cried and cried, missing her mommy very much. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to class because he got to play with his friends and learn new things. One day, Timmy's teacher brought in some smelly soup for the class to try. Timmy didn't like the smell, but he stirred it anyways and took a little sip. + +After class, Timmy started to feel sick. He went home and told his mom about the smelly soup. His mom took him to the doctor and they found out that Timmy had gotten very sick from the soup. + +Timmy had to stay in the hospital for a long time and he missed a lot of school. He was very sad about it, but he learned that it's important to listen to your body and not eat things that smell bad. From then on, Timmy never stirred smelly soup again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a white bird. The bird had a nest in a tree. One Wednesday, the bird went out to look for food. While the bird was away, a fire started and the tree began to burn. The bird came back and saw the fire. The bird tried to save the nest, but it was too late. The nest burned and the bird was sad. The bird had nowhere to live anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Spot. Spot loved to run and play with his toys. One day, Spot's owner took him to a restaurant with a big menu. The menu included yummy food like pizza and ice cream. + +Spot was so excited to try all the different foods on the menu. He wagged his tail and barked happily. But when the food arrived, Spot realized he couldn't eat it because dogs aren't allowed to eat human food. + +Spot was sad, but his owner gave him a playful toy to play with instead. Spot forgot all about the food and was happy to play with his new toy. From that day on, Spot knew that menus were for humans, but he could still have fun with his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around in the grass. One day, she was playing with her friend Timmy when she accidentally kicked a rock and hurt her toe. + +"Ouch!" cried Lily. "My toe hurts!" + +Timmy looked at her toe and said, "Don't worry, we can clean it and make it feel better." + +They went inside and got a bandage and some alcohol to clean the cut. Lily was scared it would hurt, but Timmy was very gentle and careful. Soon, her toe felt much better. + +Later that day, they saw a big monster coming towards their town. The monster wanted to destroy everything in its path. Lily and Timmy knew they had to do something to stop it. + +They came up with a plan to distract the monster with some shiny objects and then sneak up behind it to destroy its power source. With their teamwork, they were able to save their town from the monster's destruction. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they decided to go to the lake. The lake was very big and had lots of water in it. + +When they got there, Timmy's friends started to misbehave. They were throwing rocks into the lake and making lots of noise. Timmy knew that wasn't nice, so he told them to stop. He said, "Please behave and let's enjoy the lake together." + +His friends listened and stopped misbehaving. They all had a nice time swimming and playing in the lake. Timmy felt happy that he could make his friends behave and have a good time. From that day on, they always made sure to be nice and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park every day. One day, she was playing with her ball when she saw a brown sign that said "Keep off the grass". + +Lily didn't understand what the sign meant, so she asked her mommy. "Mommy, what does the sign say?" she asked. "It says we can't play on the grass," her mommy replied. + +Lily was sad because she loved playing on the grass. Suddenly, her ball fell into the grass and she didn't know what to do. She thought about going to get it, but she didn't want to break the sign. + +Just then, a nice lady walked by and saw Lily's ball. "Oh no, your ball fell into the grass!" the lady said. "Don't worry, I'll help you get it." The lady carefully picked up the ball and gave it back to Lily. + +Lily was so happy that the nice lady helped her. She learned that sometimes it's okay to break the rules a little bit, but it's also important to be respectful of signs and other people's property. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys on the floor of her room. One day, she saw her big sister's toy car and wanted to play with it. She asked her sister if she could borrow it, and her sister said yes. + +Lily was so excited to play with the toy car, but it was very heavy for her. She tried to push it around, but it was too hard. She accidentally pushed it too hard and it crashed into the wall, breaking the toy. + +Lily felt very sad and scared to tell her sister what happened. When her sister found out, she was very angry and upset. Lily learned that borrowing things is a big responsibility, and she should always be careful with other people's things. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy lived on a farm with his mom and dad. One day, Timmy's dad told him to take care of the bull. The bull was big and strong, but Timmy was brave. + +Timmy went to the field where the bull was. He noticed that the bull looked angry and harsh. Timmy remembered what his dad said and tried to be careful. He gave the bull some food and water, and the bull started to calm down. + +Timmy learned that even though the bull looked scary, he just needed someone to take care of him. Timmy felt proud of himself for being brave and taking care of the bull. The moral of the story is that if you take care of others, they will take care of you too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go outside to play with her friends. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. They were having a fun time playing on the swings and going down the slide. + +Suddenly, Lily realized that she needed to go potty. She told her mom and they went to the bathroom. But when they came out, Lily's friends had a surprise for her. They had made a big, beautiful drawing for her on the sidewalk with chalk. Lily was so happy and excited! + +But then, Lily's mom realized that they had been in the bathroom for a long time and felt embarrassed that they had missed the surprise. But Lily didn't mind, she was just happy to see the pretty drawing her friends had made for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily found some money on the sidewalk. She wanted to keep it, but her mom told her that it wasn't safe to pick up money from the ground because it could be dangerous. + +Later that day, Lily and her friends decided to play a game of tag. They ran around the park and had so much fun. But then, Lily's friend fell off the swing and hurt her leg. Lily's mom quickly came to the park and helped her friend. She told them to always be careful and seat properly on the swings. + +From that day on, Lily knew that she should always be careful when playing outside and never pick up money from the ground. She also made sure to always seat properly on the swings to avoid any dangerous accidents. +Once upon a time, there was a purple bunny named Binky. Binky loved to hop and play all day long. One day, Binky was hopping around when he noticed a hole in the ground. + +"Oh no!" said Binky. "I think I might fit in that hole. It's too small for me!" + +Just then, a friendly squirrel named Sammy came by. "What's wrong, Binky?" asked Sammy. + +"I found a hole, but I don't think I can fit in it," replied Binky. + +Sammy looked at the hole and said, "Don't worry, Binky. I think I can help you. Let's try to make the hole bigger so you can fit." + +So, Sammy and Binky worked together to make the hole bigger. After they were done, Binky was able to fit in the hole perfectly. "Yay!" shouted Binky. "Thank you, Sammy!" + +From that day on, Binky and Sammy were the best of friends and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was an ordinary boy who liked to run and play outside. One day, Timmy was running in the park when he saw a big dog. The dog was very friendly, but Timmy got scared and started to run away. + +As Timmy was running, he tripped and fell down. He scraped his knee and started to cry. Just then, a man came over to see what was wrong. The man helped Timmy up and asked if he was in trouble. + +Timmy wiped his tears and said he was okay. The man walked Timmy home and told his mom what had happened. Timmy's mom thanked the man for helping her son and Timmy learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for help when you're in trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a lot of toys, but he didn't like to share them with his friends. His mom told him it was selfish to keep all the toys for himself. + +One day, Timmy's friends came over to play. They asked if they could play with his toys, but Timmy said no. His friends felt sad and left. Timmy felt embarrassed because he realized he should have shared his toys. + +The next day, Timmy went to his friends' house with a big bag of junk. He gave them all his junk and they were very happy. Timmy felt happy too because he learned that sharing is not only kind, but it also makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a wild person named Max. Max loved to run around and play in the forest. One day, Max's mom told him not to go too far, but Max didn't listen. He ran deeper into the forest and got lost. + +Max wandered around for a long time until he found a kind man who helped him find his way back home. When Max got home, his mom was very worried and angry. She punished Max by making him stay inside for the rest of the day. + +Max felt sad and scared, but he knew he had done something wrong. He promised his mom he would listen to her from now on and never wander off again. From that day on, Max became a good listener and always stayed close to his mom when they went outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a big river. The river was so wide that it looked like a big blue road. One day, a little duck went for a swim in the river. While swimming, the duck saw a big stick in the water. The duck tried to pick up the stick with its beak, but it was too heavy. So, the duck twisted its head and flapped its wings to push the stick onto the riverbank. From that day on, the duck loved to swim in the wide river and look for things to twist and turn in the water. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived on a roof. The bird loved to sing and play all day long. One day, the bird saw a shiny ring on the roof. The bird thought it was very pretty and wanted to keep it safe. + +The bird was very careful not to lose the ring. But one day, a big gust of wind blew the ring away. The bird was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, a kind person found the ring and returned it to the bird. The bird was very happy and learned that it's important to be careful with things we love. From that day on, the bird was more careful and never lost anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to walk in the park with his mom every day. One day, while they were walking, they found a mysterious box on the ground. + +Timmy asked his mom, "What's in the box?" + +"I don't know," she replied. "Let's open it and see." + +Inside the box, they found a shiny necklace. Timmy thought it was very pretty and said, "I value this necklace so much!" + +But as they were walking home, a bad man came and took the necklace from Timmy. Timmy was very sad and his mom comforted him. + +From that day on, Timmy and his mom learned to be careful with mysterious things they found and to always be aware of bad people who might take things from them. +Once upon a time, there was a big woman. She liked to go on trips with her friends. One day, she wanted to go on a trip but her car was empty. So, she went to the store to buy some snacks and drinks to load into her car. + +As she was walking in the store, she saw a little boy who was lost. The woman asked him if he needed help and he said yes. She took him to the front of the store to find his mom. + +After the woman found the boy's mom, she went back to her car and loaded all the snacks and drinks. She drove to the park with her friends and they had a fun day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, Timmy saw a big bush in his backyard. He wanted to sit next to the bush, but it looked too messy. + +Timmy asked his mommy if he could clean up the messy bush. His mommy said yes, so Timmy got to work. He picked up all the leaves and sticks that were around the bush. + +When he was finished, Timmy felt proud. He sat down next to the bush and enjoyed the sunshine. The bush looked much better now that it wasn't so messy. Timmy was happy he could make it look nice again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bear. The bear liked to play in the woods and eat honey. One day, the bear found a stick and used it to mark the trees in the woods. He marked the trees so he could find his way back home. + +As the bear was marking the trees, he saw a little bird. The bird was sad because it had lost its way. The kind bear helped the bird find its way back to its nest. + +After helping the bird, the bear continued to mark the trees in the woods. He marked the trees with his stick so he could always find his way back home. And the bear lived happily ever after in the woods, with his honey and his marked trees. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toy guns and pretending to be a cowboy. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They decided to have a race to see who could run the fastest. Timmy was very competitive and wanted to win. + +As they were running, Timmy saw a shiny object on the ground. He picked it up and realized it was a real gun! Timmy knew guns were dangerous and didn't want anyone to get hurt. He decided to lead his friends away from the gun and towards the playground. + +But as they were playing, another boy came over and saw the gun. He wanted to play with it and didn't listen when Timmy told him it was dangerous. Timmy knew he had to do something to keep his friends safe. He decided to tell a grown-up about the gun and the boy. The grown-up took the gun away and made sure everyone was okay. Timmy felt proud that he had helped keep his friends safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on car rides with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went on a long trip to visit her grandma. + +Before they started driving, her mommy helped her put on her seat belt. Lily loved her pink seat belt and felt very safe wearing it. + +As they drove, they saw some terrible traffic. Cars were moving very slowly and it was taking a long time to get to grandma's house. But Lily was happy because she had her favorite toy to play with in the car. + +Finally, they arrived at grandma's house and Lily was so excited to give her a big hug. She thanked her mommy and daddy for taking her on the fun car ride. +Once upon a time, there was a red car. The car was driving on the road. It wanted to travel to the beach. Suddenly, it saw a big truck in front of it. The truck was driving very slowly. The car beeped its horn but the truck didn't move. + +The car driver got worried because he had an exam to attend. He asked the truck driver, "Can you please move your truck? I have an exam to attend." The truck driver replied, "I can't move my truck because it has broken down." + +The car driver felt sad but he didn't give up. He thought of a plan. He asked the truck driver, "Can I help you fix your truck?" The truck driver agreed. The car driver helped fix the truck and they both travelled together to the beach. They both became friends and had a great time at the beach. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his red sweater, it kept him warm on cold days. One day, Timmy wanted to go outside and play, but his mom said it was too chilly. Timmy was sad, so he decided to set a plan to convince his mom to let him go outside. + +He thought of a foolish idea, he would put on his sweater and pretend he was a superhero who could withstand the cold weather. Timmy's mom saw him and laughed, but she was also proud of his creativity. She agreed to let him go outside for a little bit. + +Timmy felt so happy and warm in his sweater, he ran around and played with his friends. When he came back inside, his mom gave him a big hug and said she was glad he was able to enjoy the outdoors. From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes setting a plan can help you achieve what you want. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown dog named Max. Max was very adventurous and loved to explore. One day, Max went to the park and saw a stage. He wanted to stay on the stage and play. + +Max jumped on the stage and started to dance. He was having so much fun! But then, his owner called him to come back. Max didn't want to leave the stage, but he knew he had to listen to his owner. + +Max went back to his owner and they went home. Max was sad he had to leave the stage, but he knew he could come back and play another day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat pineapples, they were her favorite fruit. One day, Lily's mom brought home a pineapple that was very sour. Lily didn't like it at all. + +Lily: "Mommy, this pineapple is sour. I don't want to eat it." + +Mommy: "That's okay, Lily. You don't have to eat it if you don't like it." + +Lily: "Can we quit eating pineapples forever?" + +Mommy: "No, we don't have to quit eating pineapples forever. We just won't buy the sour ones anymore." + +From that day on, Lily and her mommy only bought sweet pineapples and they lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the beach with her family. One day, they went to the beach but Lily forgot her favorite toy at home. She was sad because she wanted to play with it in the sand. + +Lily's mom saw that she was sad and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Let's go to the store and see if they have your toy." They walked to the store and found out that the toy was not available. Lily was even sadder. + +As they walked back to the beach, Lily saw a man waving at her. She waved back and smiled. The man came up to them and said, "Excuse me, I found this toy on the beach. Is it yours?" Lily was so happy and said, "Yes, please! That's my toy!" + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep her toy close so she wouldn't forget it again. And she always remembered the kind man who found it for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance around the tree in her backyard. One day, her friend Timmy came over and asked her why she was dancing. Lily said, "I dance because it makes me happy." + +Timmy asked, "Why do you dance around this tree?" + +Lily replied, "This tree is special to me. It's famous because it's been here for a long time." + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "I want to dance too!" So, they both danced around the tree together. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to do what makes you happy, even if it's just dancing around a tree. And it's always more fun to dance with a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and make new friends. One day, she met a boy named Max and they started to play together. + +Max told Lily that he wanted to be independent and not always have his mom help him. Lily asked, "What does independent mean?" Max explained that it meant he could do things on his own without help. + +Lily wanted to help Max succeed in being independent, so she suggested they play a game where they had to find things in the park without any help. They found a butterfly, a flower, and even a big whale statue! + +Max was so happy that he succeeded in finding all the things on his own. He thanked Lily for helping him and they became good friends. From that day on, Max felt more confident and independent, and Lily was happy she could help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite sheet that she loved to sleep with every night. One day, her sheet got a big hole in it and she was very sad. + +Lily's mommy came into her room and saw her sad face. "What's wrong, sweetie?" she asked. "My sheet is broken," Lily said with a frown. + +"Don't worry, I'll fix it for you," her mommy said with a smile. She took the sheet and sewed it up, making it strong again. + +Lily was so happy and hugged her mommy. "Thank you for taking care of my sheet," she said with a big smile. From that day on, Lily slept soundly with her favorite sheet, feeling safe and cozy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They live on a big ranch with many animals. They like to help their mom and dad with the chores. They think it is important to be good helpers. + +One day, mom asks them to lift some hay and put it in the barn. The hay is heavy and scratchy, but Anna and Ben are strong and brave. They work together and lift the hay with their arms. They make a big pile in the barn. + +"Good job, Anna and Ben!" mom says. "You are very helpful and kind. The animals will be happy to have hay to eat." + +Anna and Ben smile. They are proud of themselves. They love their mom and the animals. + +"Can we feed the animals now, mom?" Anna asks. + +"Of course, sweetie. Let's go and see them." mom says. + +Anna and Ben follow mom to the animal pens. They see cows, horses, sheep, pigs, chickens, and dogs. They feed them with hay, corn, carrots, and kibble. The animals make noises and lick their faces. Anna and Ben giggle and pet them. + +"Thank you, Anna and Ben, for taking care of the animals. You are very important to them and to me." mom says. + +Anna and Ben hug mom. They are happy to live on the ranch. They think it is the best place in the world. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red car that could make noises and move. They always shared the car and took turns to drive it. + +One day, the car broke. It did not make noises or move anymore. Anna and Ben were sad. They asked their mom to repair the car. + +"I'm sorry, my loves, but I can't repair the car right now. I have to work. Maybe we can take it to the toy shop tomorrow and see if they can fix it." Mom said. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They put the car in a corner and played with other toys. But they still missed the car. + +That night, when everyone was asleep, Ben sneaked out of his bed and went to the corner. He took the car and brought it to his bed. He wanted to have the car for himself. He thought Anna would not notice. + +But Anna did notice. She woke up and saw that the car was gone. She looked around and saw Ben holding the car in his bed. She felt angry and hurt. She went to Ben's bed and tried to take the car back. + +"Hey, that's my car! Give it to me!" Anna said. + +"No, it's mine! I want it!" Ben said. + +They pulled and pushed the car. They made a lot of noise. They woke up Mom. + +Mom came to their room and saw them fighting over the car. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing? Why are you awake? Why are you being so selfish?" Mom asked. + +Anna and Ben stopped fighting. They looked at Mom and felt ashamed. They knew they were wrong. + +"We're sorry, Mom. We both love the car and we miss it. We wanted to have it for ourselves." Anna said. + +"But that's not fair. You have to share the car. It belongs to both of you. And you have to wait until we can repair it. Fighting over it won't make it work again." Mom said. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They hugged Mom and said sorry. They hugged each other and said sorry. They put the car back in the corner and went back to their beds. + +Mom kissed them good night and turned off the light. She hoped the toy shop could repair the car tomorrow. She hoped Anna and Ben would learn to be more kind and less selfish. She hoped they would have sweet dreams. +Sam likes to read books. He has many books in his room. He can read some words by himself. He likes to read to his teddy bear. His teddy bear is tough and soft. + +One day, Sam finds a new book on his bed. It is a big book with many pictures. He is happy and excited. He opens the book and looks at the first page. He sees a word he does not know. He tries to read it, but he cannot. + +He calls his mom. "Mom, can you help me read this word?" he asks. He shows her the book. + +His mom smiles and hugs him. "Sure, Sam, I can help you. This word is your name. It says Sam. Can you say it with me?" + +Sam says it with him mom. "Sam. Sam. Sam. That is my name. I can read my name!" + +His mom nods and kisses him. "Yes, you can, Sam. You are a smart and brave boy. This book is a special book for you. It is a book about you and your adventures. Do you want to read it with me?" + +Sam nods and smiles. "Yes, mom, I do. I want to read about me and my teddy bear. He is tough and he goes with me everywhere." + +They cuddle on the bed and read the book together. Sam learns many new words and sees many new things. He is happy and proud. He loves to read books. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the pool. The pool is big and blue. The sun is warm and bright. + +"Look, Lily, I can swim like a fish!" Ben says. He moves his arms and legs in the water. He makes bubbles with his mouth. + +"Wow, Ben, you are fast and strong!" Lily says. She claps her hands. She wants to swim like Ben. + +"Come on, Lily, I will teach you how to swim!" Ben says. He swims to Lily and holds her hand. He helps her kick her legs and move her arms. + +"Thank you, Ben, you are a good teacher!" Lily says. She feels the water on her skin. She smiles and laughs. + +They swim together in the pool. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were outside with their mom, looking at the night sky. They saw many stars and a big moon. Mom pointed at something bright and long in the sky. + +"Look, kids, that is a comet. A comet is a big ball of ice and dust that goes around the sun. Sometimes we can see it when it comes close to the earth." + +"What is the sun, mom?" Ben asked. + +"The sun is a very big and hot star that gives us light and warmth. It is far away, but we can see it during the day. The comet goes around the sun, but not like the earth. The earth goes around the sun in a circle, but the comet goes in a long and thin shape, like an oval." + +Lily and Ben tried to imagine the comet and the sun and the earth. They had many questions, but mom was happy to explain more. + +"Can we touch the comet, mom?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweetie, we can't touch the comet. It is very far away, and very cold and fast. We have to be careful not to look at it too long, because it can hurt our eyes. We can use a special tool called a telescope to see it better, but we have to ask dad to help us with that." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were curious and excited, but also careful. They thanked mom for explaining the comet to them, and gave her a hug. They wished the comet a good night, and went inside to get ready for bed. They dreamed of the comet and the sun and the earth, and all the other wonders in the sky. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play at the park. Every day, they go to the park with Mom after lunch. They swing, slide, run, and jump. They have fun. + +One day, Mom says, "We have a surprise for you. Tonight, we will go to the park again. But it will be different. It will be a special night." Ben and Sam are excited. They wonder what the surprise is. + +They eat dinner, brush their teeth, and put on their pajamas. Mom and Dad take them to the car. They drive to the park. It is dark. The park is not regular. It is bright. There are many lights on the trees, the swings, the slides, and the benches. There are also many people. They are singing, dancing, and laughing. Ben and Sam see a big man in a red suit. He has a long beard and a big bag. He is Santa Claus. + +"Look, Ben, look, Sam, it's Santa!" Mom says. "Do you want to say hello to him?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Ben and Sam say. They run to Santa. He smiles and hugs them. He gives them each a small gift. He says, "Ho ho ho, Merry Christmas, Ben and Sam. You have been good boys this year. I hope you enjoy the park. It is a special night for everyone." + +Ben and Sam thank Santa. They open their gifts. They are toy cars. They are happy. They play with their cars on the grass. They also swing, slide, run, and jump. They have more fun. + +They stay at the park until it is very late. Mom and Dad say, "It's time to go home, Ben and Sam. You need to sleep. You have had a long day." + +Ben and Sam say, "OK, Mom, OK, Dad. We love the park. We love the lights. We love Santa. We love the gifts. We love you." + +They hug Mom and Dad. They get in the car. They drive home. They are tired. They fall asleep. They dream of the park. They dream of the special night. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with cars. Tom has a yellow car. Mia has a blue car. They drive their cars on the floor. + +"Look, my car is fast!" Tom says. He makes his car go zoom, zoom, zoom. + +"My car is fast, too!" Mia says. She makes her car go vroom, vroom, vroom. + +They have fun driving their cars. They make noises and pretend they are on the road. + +But then, Tom's car stops. He tries to make it go, but it does not move. + +"Oh no, what is wrong with my car?" Tom asks. He looks at his car. He sees something is missing. + +"Your gear is gone!" Mia says. She points to a hole in Tom's car. The gear is a small round thing that makes the car work. + +"Where is my gear?" Tom says. He is sad. He likes his yellow car. + +"Maybe it fell out when you drove too fast," Mia says. She helps Tom look for his gear. They look under the sofa, behind the table, and in the toy box. + +They cannot find the gear. Tom is very sad. He does not want to play anymore. + +"Hey, I have an idea!" Mia says. She smiles. She has a red gear in her hand. It is from her old car that does not work anymore. + +"Here, you can have my gear," Mia says. She gives the red gear to Tom. "Maybe it will fit in your car." + +Tom takes the red gear. He says thank you to Mia. He puts the red gear in his car. He tries to make it go. + +It works! His car goes zoom, zoom, zoom again. + +"Yay, my car works!" Tom says. He is happy. He hugs Mia. "You are a good friend." + +"You are welcome," Mia says. She is happy, too. She hugs Tom back. "You are a good friend, too." + +They drive their cars together. They have fun. They do not care that Tom's car has a red gear and Mia's car has a blue gear. They are happy. They are friends. +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play and laugh together. They also liked to help their mom and dad. Today was a special day. It was their birthday. They were turning four years old. + +Mom and dad made a big cake for them. It had four candles on it. One for each year. They also gave them presents. Ben got a toy truck. Lily got a doll. They were very happy. They hugged mom and dad and said thank you. + +They also got a surprise. Grandma and grandpa came to visit. They brought flowers for mom and a vase for dad. The vase was blue and shiny. It had a picture of a mighty lion on it. Dad liked lions. He said they were brave and strong. He put the vase on the table and filled it with water. He put the flowers in the vase. They smelled nice. + +Ben and Lily ran to grandma and grandpa. They gave them big kisses and hugs. They showed them their presents. Grandma and grandpa smiled and said they were proud of them. They said they were growing up fast. + +They all sat down to eat the cake. Mom lit the candles. They sang happy birthday to Ben and Lily. They blew out the candles and made a wish. They cut the cake and shared it. It was yummy. They drank juice and ate cookies. They talked and laughed. They celebrated their birthday. They were very happy. They loved their family. It was a special day. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a regular game. They take turns to hide and seek. + +One day, Tom is hiding behind a big wood. He waits for Sam to find him. He hears Sam's voice. "Tom, where are you? I can't see you. Are you still playing?" + +Tom smiles. He thinks he has a good hiding spot. He stays quiet. He wants to surprise Sam. + +But then, he hears another voice. It is not Sam. It is a dog. A big, loud dog. The dog sees Tom behind the wood. The dog runs to Tom. The dog barks. The dog wants to play. + +Tom is scared. He does not like the dog. He frowns. He shouts. "Help! Sam, help me! There is a dog!" + +Sam hears Tom's shout. He runs to the wood. He sees Tom and the dog. He sees that Tom is scared. He is a good friend. He helps Tom. + +He says to the dog. "Go away, dog. You are not playing. You are scaring Tom. Leave him alone." + +The dog does not listen. The dog keeps barking. Sam picks up a stick. He waves the stick at the dog. He says again. "Go away, dog. Or I will hit you with the stick." + +The dog sees the stick. The dog is afraid. The dog runs away. Sam and Tom are safe. + +Tom hugs Sam. He says. "Thank you, Sam. You are a brave friend. You saved me from the dog." + +Sam hugs Tom. He says. "You are welcome, Tom. You are a good friend. You play with me." + +They smile. They are happy. They go back to their regular game. They hide and seek. They have fun. +Lily was a very intelligent girl who loved to learn new things. She liked to read books, play puzzles, and ask questions. Her mom was a teach who worked at a big school. Sometimes, Lily went with her mom to the school and watched her teach other kids. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the school on a rainy day. Lily wore her yellow raincoat and boots. She wanted to jump in the puddles and splash water. Her mom said, "Be careful, Lily. You don't want to get too wet and catch a cold." + +Lily nodded, but she still had fun playing in the rain. She saw a big puddle near the school gate. She ran towards it and jumped with both feet. She expected to hear a loud splash, but instead she heard a soft squish. She looked down and saw that the puddle was not water, but mud. She had soaked her boots and coat in brown mud. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "Mom, look what I did!" + +Her mom came over and saw the mess. She was not angry, but she smiled and said, "Oh, Lily. You are very curious and adventurous, but sometimes you need to be more careful. Come on, let's go inside and clean you up." + +Lily felt sorry for making her mom work more, but she also learned a lesson. She decided to be more observant and cautious next time she played in the rain. She still loved to learn new things, but she also wanted to keep her mom happy. +Tom and Jen are playing in the park. They have a lot of gear: a ball, a bike, a kite and a bucket. They like to share their gear and have fun. + +But today, Jen sees a new girl in the park. She has a thick book with many pictures. Jen wants to see the book. She runs to the new girl and says, "Hi, I am Jen. Can I see your book?" + +The new girl does not look at Jen. She ignores her. She keeps reading her book. Jen feels sad. She tries again, "Please, can I see your book? It looks nice." + +The new girl still ignores her. She turns the page. Jen feels angry. She says, "You are not nice. You are mean. I don't want to play with you." + +Tom sees Jen and the new girl. He rides his bike to them. He says, "Jen, what are you doing? Come and play with me. We have a lot of gear. We can play ball or kite or bucket." + +Jen looks at Tom. She smiles. She says, "You are right, Tom. You are nice. You are my friend. I want to play with you." + +She leaves the new girl and her book. She runs to Tom and his bike. They share their gear and have fun. They do not ignore each other. They are happy. +Lily was sick. She had a fever and a sore throat. She did not want to eat or play. Mommy took her to the doctor. Lily was scared. She did not like the doctor. He had a white coat and a stethoscope. He looked at her ears and mouth. He said she had an infection. He gave her a prescription. + +"Mommy, I don't want to take the medicine. It tastes bad," Lily said. + +"I know, sweetie, but you have to take it. It will make you feel better," Mommy said. + +They went to the pharmacy. There was a nurse there. She had a blue uniform and a smile. She gave Lily a sticker and a lollipop. She said she was brave. + +"Thank you, nurse. You are nice," Lily said. + +"You're welcome, Lily. I hope you get well soon," the nurse said. + +Lily felt a little less scared. She liked the nurse. She took the medicine with the lollipop. She hugged Mommy. She went home and rested. She dreamed of playing with her friends again. +Ben and Lily like to play pretend. They have a big box of old clothes and toys. They can be anything they want. Today, they want to be singers and dancers. They find a rag and a stick. The rag is their microphone and the stick is their guitar. + +They go to the living room and make a stage. They move the chairs and the table. They ask Mom and Dad to watch them. Mom and Dad sit on the couch and smile. They are happy to see Ben and Lily have fun. + +Ben and Lily start their show. They sing and dance to their favorite songs. They make up funny words and moves. They perform very well. They make Mom and Dad laugh and clap. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Ben and Lily say. They bow and wave. They are proud of themselves. + +Mom and Dad hug them and say, "You are amazing! We love your show. You are very talented and creative." + +Ben and Lily feel happy and warm. They love to perform. They love their rag and their stick. They love their Mom and Dad. They have a clear and simple joy. +Lily and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat soup. Mom said, "I will make soup for you. You can help me." + +Lily and Tom went to the kitchen. Mom gave them a big pot and a spoon. She said, "You can put some water and some carrots in the pot. Then we will cook them on the fire." + +Lily and Tom kneeled on the floor. They filled the pot with water from the tap. They peeled some carrots with a knife. They cut them into small pieces. They put them in the pot. They stirred them with the spoon. + +Mom said, "Good job! Now we need some salt and some pepper. Can you find them for me?" She pointed to the shelf. + +Lily and Tom looked at the shelf. They saw many jars and bottles. They saw one jar that was white and one jar that was black. They thought, "Maybe these are salt and pepper." + +They took the jars and opened them. They poured some white stuff and some black stuff into the pot. They stirred them with the spoon. + +Mom said, "What are you doing? That is not salt and pepper. That is sugar and coffee. You made the soup sweet and black. We cannot eat that." + +Lily and Tom were sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not know. We wanted to help you." + +Mom said, "It's okay. I know you tried. But next time, please ask me before you add anything. Come, let's make a new soup. We still have some water and some carrots. And I will show you where the salt and pepper are." +Sara and Tom are at the shop with Mom. They want to buy a cake for Dad's birthday. Mom says they can choose the cake they like. + +Sara sees a big cake with chocolate and strawberries. She says, "This cake is nice. Can we get this one, Mom?" + +Tom sees a small cake with blue and yellow stars. He says, "No, this cake is better. It has stars like Dad's shirt. Can we get this one, Mom?" + +Mom looks at the price tags on the cakes. She says, "Oh, these cakes are too expensive. We don't have enough money for them. Let's look for a cheaper cake." + +Sara and Tom are sad. They want to make Dad happy with a nice cake. They look around the shop and see a normal cake with white cream and sprinkles. It has a lower price than the other cakes. + +Sara says, "What about this cake, Mom? It looks normal, but it is still pretty. And it has a lower price." + +Tom says, "Yes, this cake is good, Mom. It has many colors and it looks yummy. And it has a lower price." + +Mom smiles and says, "You are right, Sara and Tom. This cake is normal, but it is also nice. And it has a lower price. You are very smart and helpful. Let's get this cake for Dad. He will love it." + +Sara and Tom are happy. They help Mom pay for the cake and carry it to the car. They can't wait to surprise Dad with the cake and sing him a happy birthday song. +Ben and Lily wanted to perform a show for their mom and dad. They put on funny hats and clothes and found a bucket and a spoon. They went to the backyard and set up a stage with a blanket and some chairs. + +"Welcome to our show!" Ben said. "We are going to sing and dance and make you laugh!" + +Lily nodded and banged the spoon on the bucket. "Ready, Ben? One, two, three!" + +They started to sing a silly song they made up. They jumped and twirled and made funny faces. Mom and dad clapped and cheered. + +But then, the sky turned dark and gloomy. Big drops of rain started to fall. Ben and Lily stopped singing and ran to the blanket. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "Our show is ruined!" + +Ben frowned and hugged his sister. "Don't be sad, Lily. We can perform again when the sun comes out." + +Mom and dad came to the blanket and wrapped them in towels. "You did a great job, kids!" Mom said. "We loved your show!" + +Dad smiled and kissed their heads. "You are very brave and creative. You can perform anytime you want. We are very proud of you!" + +Ben and Lily smiled and snuggled with their parents. They felt warm and happy. They decided to perform another show tomorrow. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play together. They have many toys in their room. But they also like to crawl out of their room and explore the house. + +One day, they crawl to the living room. They see a big box with many buttons and a screen. They are curious. They push some buttons. The box makes loud noises. It is music. But it is different from the music they hear from their mom and dad. It is fast and noisy and scary. + +"Tom, I don't like this music. It hurts my ears. Let's go back to our room," Mia says. + +"No, Mia. I like this music. It is fun and exciting. Let's stay here and dance," Tom says. + +They start to argue. They push each other. They make more noise. They don't hear their mom coming. + +"Tom! Mia! What are you doing here? You are not supposed to touch this box. It is dad's music box. It is not for you. You could break it or hurt yourself. And you are making too much noise. You are disturbing the neighbors. Come back to your room now," mom says. + +She is angry. She takes them back to their room. She tells them to stay there and play quietly. She also tells them to say sorry to each other and to dad. + +Tom and Mia feel bad. They realize they were wrong. They say sorry to each other and to dad. They hug and make up. They play with their toys and listen to their own music. It is soft and sweet and happy. + +They learn that different music is for different people. They also learn that they should respect each other's choices and not fight. They also learn that they should listen to their mom and dad and not touch things that are not for them. They are happy and good twins. +Sara and Ben were going to grandma's house for a week. They were very happy, because grandma had a big garden, a nice dog and many toys. They packed their bags with clothes, books and games. Sara was very patient. She helped mom and dad to unpack the car when they arrived. She said hello to grandma and the dog. She waited for Ben to finish his snack. + +Ben was not patient. He wanted to play right away. He did not help to unpack. He did not say hello. He ran to the garden with his bag. He saw a big ball on the grass. He wanted to kick it. He did not see that it was grandma's pass. Grandma used it to go to the bus and the shop. It was very important. + +Ben kicked the ball hard. It flew over the fence and into the street. A car came and ran over it. The pass was broken. Ben was scared. He ran back to the house. He hid under the bed. He did not tell anyone what he did. + +Grandma wanted to go to the shop. She looked for her pass. She could not find it. She asked mom and dad. They did not know. She asked Sara. Sara did not know. She asked Ben. Ben did not answer. He was still under the bed. + +Grandma was sad. She could not go to the shop. She could not go to the bus. She had to stay at home. She called mom and dad. She told them what happened. They were angry. They went to Ben. They pulled him out of the bed. They scolded him. They said he was naughty and selfish. They said he had to say sorry and help grandma. They said he had to learn to be patient and careful. + +Ben was sorry. He cried. He said sorry to grandma. He said he would help her. He said he would be patient and careful. But it was too late. The pass was broken. Grandma was sad. Ben was sad. The week was ruined. + +The moral of the story is: Be patient and careful with other people's things. If you do something wrong, tell the truth and say sorry. Don't hide and make things worse. +Lila liked to help her mom in the garden. She liked to water the flowers and smell the roses. But she did not like the prunes. The prunes were dry and wrinkly and bitter. Mom said they were good for you, but Lila did not believe her. + +One day, Lila saw a big bowl of prunes on the kitchen table. She thought they looked like bugs. She wanted to throw them away. But mom was busy in the other room. Lila decided to sneak some prunes and hide them in the garden. + +She took a handful of prunes and ran outside. She dug a hole under a bush and put the prunes in it. She covered them with dirt and leaves. She thought she was very clever. She did not see the ants that were crawling on the prunes. + +The next day, Lila went back to the garden. She wanted to see if the prunes were still there. She lifted the leaves and saw a big pile of ants. The ants were eating the prunes and carrying them away. They looked angry and hungry. Lila screamed and dropped the leaves. + +Mom heard Lila and came running. She saw the ants and the prunes and the hole. She was not happy. She warned Lila not to play with the prunes. She said they were food, not toys. She said the ants could bite her and hurt her. She said she had to throw away the prunes and the ants. She said she had to wash her hands and say sorry. + +Lila felt bad. She did not mean to make mom angry. She did not mean to waste the prunes. She did not mean to disturb the ants. She said sorry to mom and to the ants. She helped mom clean up the mess. She promised not to touch the prunes again. She learned her lesson. She still did not like the prunes, but she respected them. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their toys. They liked to pretend they were explorers in the jungle. They had a big truck, a tent, a map and a camera. They wanted to see a tiger, but they knew tigers were very rare and shy. + +"Look, Tom, I think I see a tiger!" Lily said, pointing to a bush. She grabbed the camera and ran towards it. + +Tom followed her, but he was scared. He heard a loud roar from the bush. He saw a big, orange and black animal jump out. It was a tiger, but it looked very sick and hurt. It had blood on its fur and a wound on its leg. It limped towards Lily and Tom, growling. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom shouted. He threw his truck at the tiger, hoping to scare it away. But the tiger did not stop. It was hungry and angry. + +Lily was too scared to run. She dropped the camera and fell to the ground. She closed her eyes and screamed. She thought the tiger would eat her. + +But then, she heard another roar. A louder and stronger one. She opened her eyes and saw another tiger. A bigger and healthier one. It was the sick tiger's mate. It had come to protect it. It ran towards the truck and the camera and smashed them with its paws. It snarled at Tom and made him run away. It then licked the sick tiger's wound and helped it stand up. It looked at Lily and gave a soft growl. It did not want to hurt her. It just wanted to take care of its mate. + +Lily was amazed. She realized the tigers were not bad. They were just in pain and in danger. She felt sorry for them. She wished she could help them. She whispered, "I'm sorry, tigers. I didn't mean to bother you. You are beautiful and brave. Please, don't be dead. Please, be happy." + +The tigers heard her. They nodded their heads and walked away. They went back to the bush, where they had a hidden den. They hoped to find some food and some peace. They hoped to heal and survive. + +Lily watched them go. She felt a mix of fear and wonder. She learned a lesson that day. She learned that tigers were not toys. They were wild and free. They deserved respect and protection. She hoped to see them again. But from a safe distance. And with a better camera. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, they plan to have a picnic. They pack some food, a ball, and a towel in a bag. + +They walk to the park and find a nice spot under a tree. They spread the towel on the grass and sit down. They open the bag and take out some sandwiches, apples, and cookies. They are very hungry. + +"Yum, this is good!" Tom says, biting his sandwich. + +"I like the cookies best," Anna says, smiling. + +They eat and talk and laugh. Then they play with the ball. They throw it and catch it and run around. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, they see some dark clouds in the sky. It starts to rain. They hear thunder and see lightning. They are scared. + +"Quick, let's go home!" Tom says, grabbing the bag. + +"Wait, don't forget the towel!" Anna says, picking it up. + +They run to the gate and look for their moms. They see them waiting in the car. They wave and run to them. They get in the car and close the door. + +They are wet and cold, but they are safe and happy. They hug their moms and tell them about their picnic. They show them the food, the ball, and the towel. + +"We had a great time, but then it rained," Tom says. + +"We were brave, but we are glad you are here," Anna says. + +Their moms smile and hug them. They drive home and have some hot chocolate. They are still friends. They plan to have another picnic soon. They hope it will not rain. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, they found a big box under a tree. It had a sign that said "Do not open". + +"What is in the box?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a secret," Ben said. + +"Let's open it and see," Anna said. She was curious and brave. + +"No, we can't. The sign says no. Maybe it is dangerous or bad," Ben said. He was careful and modest. + +Anna tried to encourage Ben. "Don't be scared. It will be fun. Maybe it is a gift or a surprise," she said. + +She pulled Ben's hand and moved closer to the box. Ben felt nervous and unsure. + +"Stop, Anna. We should listen to the sign. It is there for a reason," he said. + +But Anna did not listen. She lifted the lid of the box and peeked inside. She gasped and smiled. + +"Look, Ben. It is a puppy. A cute and fluffy puppy. He is so sweet and friendly," she said. + +She took the puppy out of the box and hugged him. The puppy licked her face and wagged his tail. + +Ben came closer and saw the puppy. He felt happy and relieved. + +"Wow, Anna. You were right. It is a gift and a surprise. He is adorable and lovely," he said. + +He petted the puppy and smiled. The puppy barked and jumped. + +Anna and Ben decided to keep the puppy as their new friend. They named him Spot and took him home. They were very happy and proud. + +They did not know that the box belonged to a mean and angry man. He had left the puppy there because he did not want him. He had written the sign to scare people away. He was looking for the box and the puppy. He was not happy and proud. He was furious and vengeful. +Lily was a big girl now. She was going to school for the first time. She was excited and nervous. She wanted to learn new things and make new friends. But she also felt a little scared. What if she missed her mom and dad? What if the other kids were mean? + +She held her mom's hand as they walked to the school. She saw a big building with many windows and doors. She saw a playground with swings and slides. She saw many children running and laughing. She felt a little better. + +"Mom, can you stay with me?" she asked. + +"Sorry, honey, I can't. You have to go to your class and meet your teacher. She will take good care of you. I will be back to pick you up later. Don't worry, you will have fun. You will gain a lot of knowledge and skills. You will be more independent. I'm so proud of you." her mom said. + +She kissed Lily and hugged her. She gave her a backpack with a lunch box and a water bottle. She waved goodbye and smiled. + +Lily took a deep breath and walked to the door. She saw a lady with a big smile and a name tag that said "Miss Lee". She was holding a sign that said "Welcome to Kindergarten". + +"Hello, you must be Lily. I'm your teacher, Miss Lee. I'm so happy to see you. Come on, let's go to our class. We have a lot of fun activities planned for today. You will meet your classmates and make new friends. Are you ready?" she said. + +Lily nodded and smiled. She felt a little more confident. She was ready to start her school adventure. She was a big girl now. +Sara and Ben liked to bounce on the big ball. They bounced on the ball in the yard, on the lawn, and on the road. They bounced high and low, fast and slow. They laughed and shouted as they bounced. + +One day, they saw a new house across the road. It had a big fence and a big sign. The sign said "Do not enter. Mean dog inside." Sara and Ben wanted to see the dog. They thought it would be fun to bounce on the ball near the fence and make the dog bark. + +They bounced on the ball across the road. They bounced closer and closer to the fence. They did not see the car coming. They did not hear the horn. They only heard the dog growl and the ball pop. + +The car hit the ball and Sara and Ben. The ball was broken. Sara and Ben were broken too. The dog was quiet. The car stopped. The driver got out and cried. Sara and Ben did not bounce anymore. +Sara was a little girl who liked to climb trees. She wanted to find a lime, a green fruit that was sour and juicy. She saw a big tree with many limes in the park. She ran to the tree and started to climb. + +But the tree was very high and the branches were very thin. Sara was not careful and she slipped. She fell down and hurt her leg. She cried and cried, but no one heard her. She was lonely and scared. + +A dog came to the park and saw Sara. He was hungry and he smelled the limes. He wanted to eat them. He barked and jumped at the tree. He shook the tree and made the limes fall. He ate some of the limes and left the rest. + +Sara saw the dog and the limes. She was angry and sad. She wanted a lime, but now they were all gone. She had no fruit and no friend. She wished she had listened to her mom, who told her not to climb trees alone. + +The moral of the story is: be careful when you climb trees, and don't go to the park without your mom. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see a big exit in the fence. The exit leads to the woods. + +"Let's go to the woods!" Tom says. "We can find animals and flowers." + +Mia is not sure. She remembers what her mom said. "Be careful in the woods. There are thorns and bugs. And don't go too far from the exit." + +"OK, but only for a little bit," Mia says. "And we have to stay together." + +They go through the exit and walk in the woods. They see a bird, a squirrel and a mushroom. They also see a plant with red berries. + +"Look, Tom, berries!" Mia says. "They look yummy." + +Tom picks a berry and puts it in his mouth. He makes a face. "Blech! This is not yummy. This is sour." + +Mia laughs. She sees a sign next to the plant. The sign has a picture of a skull and a word. "Poison," Mia reads. "That means bad. Don't eat that, Tom. Spit it out." + +Tom spits out the berry. He feels sick. His tongue hurts. He starts to cry. + +Mia hugs him. "It's OK, Tom. We'll go back to the garden. Mom will help you. Come on, let's go." + +They run back to the exit. They see Mom waiting for them. She sees Tom's face and the sign. + +"Oh, no, what happened?" Mom asks. "Did you eat the poison berries?" + +Tom nods. He is still crying. + +Mom takes him in her arms. She gives him some water and a cookie. She tells him he will be OK. She tells him he was brave. She tells him he has to be careful in the woods. + +Mia feels sorry for Tom. She gives him a hug. She tells him he is her friend. She tells him they can play in the garden tomorrow. + +Tom smiles. He feels better. He thanks Mom and Mia. He says he learned a lesson. He says he will not eat anything that grows in the woods. He says he will only eat what Mom gives him. He says he will always listen to Mom and Mia. He says he loves them. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big sign. The sign has a picture of a dog. The sign says: "Lost dog. His name is Spot. He is black and white. If you find him, call this number. There is a reward." + +Tom and Mia want to find Spot. They look around the park. They ask other people. They do not see Spot. They are sad. + +Then, they hear a bark. They follow the sound. They see a black and white dog under a tree. It is Spot! He is scared and dirty. Tom and Mia go near him. They speak to him softly. + +"Hello, Spot. We are Tom and Mia. We are your friends. We want to help you. Do not be afraid." + +Spot wags his tail. He likes Tom and Mia. He lets them pet him. They put a leash on him. They call the number on the sign. A man answers. He is Spot's owner. He is very happy. He says he will come to the park. He says he will give Tom and Mia a reward. + +Tom and Mia wait with Spot. They play with him. They give him water and a biscuit. They are happy. They found Spot. They did a good thing. They will get a reward. They wonder what it will be. Maybe a toy. Maybe a book. Maybe a hug. They are excited. They are proud. They are good friends. +Ben and Sam were friends who liked to play with toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a missile. A missile was a long thing that could fly very fast and make a loud noise. They liked to pretend that they were in a big war and shoot the missile at each other. + +One day, they were playing with the missile in the park. They took turns to hold the missile and throw it in the air. Then they would run and catch it before it fell to the ground. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. + +But then, something bad happened. Ben threw the missile too hard and it flew over the fence. It landed in the yard of a mean old man. The mean old man had a harsh voice and a big dog. He did not like children or toys. He saw the missile and got very angry. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing with that missile? That's a dangerous weapon! You could hurt someone or break something! Give it to me right now!" he shouted. + +Ben and Sam were scared. They did not want to lose their missile, but they did not want to face the mean old man or his dog. They did not know what to do. + +"Please, sir, we are sorry. We were just playing. We did not mean to throw the missile in your yard. Can we have it back?" Ben asked. + +"No, you can't! This missile is mine now. You should not play with such things. They are not for children. They are for grown-ups who know how to use them. Now go away and don't come back!" the mean old man said. + +He took the missile and went inside his house. He slammed the door and locked it. Ben and Sam were very sad. They had lost their favorite toy. They walked away with tears in their eyes. + +The moral of the story is: Be careful with your toys and respect other people's property. Playing with missiles can be dangerous and cause trouble. You should always ask for permission before entering someone else's yard. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They throw snowballs at each other and laugh. + +But soon, the wind blows harder and the sky gets darker. The snow feels cold and wet on their faces. They start to shiver and their teeth chatter. + +"Let's go home, Tim," Sam says. "I'm cold and hungry." + +"OK, Sam," Tim says. "But first, let's say goodbye to our snowman." + +They run to the snowman and give him a hug. But the snowman is frozen and hard. He does not hug them back. He has a bitter smile on his face. + +"Bye, snowman," Tim says. "We'll see you tomorrow." + +But the snowman does not say anything. He just stares at them with his coal eyes. + +Tim and Sam run to their house. They open the door and feel the warm air. They smell the soup and the bread that their mom has made for them. + +"Hi, boys," their mom says. "You look like snowmen yourselves. Come in and get warm." + +They take off their coats and boots and sit at the table. They eat the soup and the bread and drink the milk. They feel cozy and happy. + +They tell their mom about their snowman and their snowball fight. They show her their red cheeks and their wet gloves. + +"That sounds like fun," their mom says. "But you should not stay outside too long. It's very cold today. You could get sick." + +"We know, mom," Tim says. "But we had a great time. We love the snow." + +They finish their meal and go to the living room. They sit on the couch and watch a cartoon. They cuddle with their mom and their dog. They forget about the snowman and the bitter wind. They only think about how much they love each other. +Tim and Mia like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend that the cars can go very fast and make loud noises. They also have a big toy station where they can zip the cars in and out and fill them with fuel. + +One day, Tim and Mia are playing with their cars when they have a problem. Tim wants to use the red car, but Mia says it is hers. She says she found it first and it is her favorite. Tim says that is not fair. He says he likes the red car too and he wants to try it. They both pull on the red car and start to argue. + +"Give me the red car!" Tim says. + +"No, it is mine!" Mia says. + +They are so busy fighting that they do not see their mom coming. She sees them and shakes her head. She does not like it when they fight. She takes the red car from them and puts it on a high shelf. She says they cannot play with it until they learn to share. + +Tim and Mia are sad and angry. They do not want to lose the red car. They look at each other and realize they made a mistake. They say they are sorry and hug each other. They decide to play with the other cars and take turns. They also say they will share the red car when mom gives it back. + +Mom sees them and smiles. She is happy that they are friends again. She says they are good kids and she is proud of them. She gives them a kiss and a cookie. She also gives them back the red car and says they can play with it together. Tim and Mia are happy and thank mom. They zip the red car in and out of the station and fill it with fuel. They have fun and play nicely. They learn that sharing is fair and fun. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play in the garden. She saw many flowers and bugs and birds. She wanted to touch them and see what they felt like. But her mom told her to be careful and not to hurt them. + +One day, Lily saw a big yellow and black bug on a red flower. It looked fuzzy and soft. Lily was curious and impatient. She reached out her hand to touch the bug. But the bug did not like that. It was a bee, and it had a sting. The bee felt Lily's hand and got angry. It flew up and struck Lily on her arm. + +Lily cried out loud. Her arm hurt a lot. It also started to itch and swell. Lily ran to her mom and showed her the bee sting. Her mom was worried and sad. She took Lily inside and put some ice and cream on her arm. She told Lily that the bee sting would go away soon, but that she should not touch bees or other bugs that might sting. + +Lily learned a lesson that day. She was sorry for bothering the bee and making it strike her. She also understood that some things in the garden were not for touching, but for looking and admiring. She decided to be more careful and respectful when she played in the garden. She still liked the flowers and bugs and birds, but she did not try to touch them anymore. She was happy and safe. +Lily and Sam are kids who like to play in the pool. They wear swimsuits and goggles and jump in the water. They splash each other and laugh. They pretend to be fish and sharks and dolphins. + +"Look at me, Lily!" Sam says. "I am a big shark and I will eat you!" + +"No, you are not!" Lily says. "I am a faster dolphin and I will swim away!" + +They chase each other and splash more. They have fun in the pool. + +After a while, they get tired and hungry. They smell something good from the kitchen. They get out of the pool and dry themselves with towels. They run to the kitchen and see mom. + +"Hi, kids!" mom says. "Did you have fun in the pool?" + +"Yes, mom!" Lily and Sam say. "We were fish and sharks and dolphins!" + +"That sounds fun!" mom says. "But now you must be hungry. I made you some sandwiches and fruit. Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Sam say. "We are very hungry!" + +They sit at the table and eat their sandwiches and fruit. They drink some juice and water. They thank mom for the food. + +They are happy and full. They hug mom and say they love her. They go back to the pool and splash some more. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide that is very high. Lily wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go on the slide!" Lily says. "It will be fun!" + +Ben shakes his head. He stares at the slide and feels his tummy hurt. He does not want to go up the ladder and slide down fast. + +"No, Lily, I don't want to go on the slide. It is too high. I might fall and hurt myself," Ben says. + +Lily frowns. She does not like it when Ben is scared. She wants him to be brave and have fun with her. + +"Ben, you will not fall and hurt yourself. I will go with you and hold your hand. We will be safe and happy on the slide. Please, Ben, please!" Lily says. + +Ben looks at Lily. He sees that she is excited and kind. He does not want to make her sad. He takes a deep breath and nods. + +"Okay, Lily, okay. I will go on the slide with you. But you have to hold my hand tight," Ben says. + +Lily smiles and hugs Ben. She takes his hand and leads him to the ladder. They climb up slowly and carefully. They reach the top and sit on the slide. They look at each other and smile. + +"Ready, Ben?" Lily asks. + +"Ready, Lily," Ben answers. + +They push off and slide down fast. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laugh and scream with joy. They land on the ground and turn to each other. They are proud and happy. + +"That was fun, Lily!" Ben says. + +"That was fun, Ben!" Lily says. + +They hug each other and run to the slide again. They are not scared anymore. They are brave and have fun. +Lily and Tom are friends who like to play with animals. One day, they see a bird in a cage at the park. The bird is sad and wants to fly. + +"Can we take the bird out of the cage?" Lily asks Tom. + +"No, we can't. The bird belongs to someone else. It is not nice to take things that are not ours," Tom says. + +"But the bird is not happy. Maybe we can make it happy by letting it fly," Lily says. + +She opens the cage and takes the bird out. The bird flaps its wings and flies away. Lily and Tom smile and clap. + +But then, a man comes to the park. He is looking for his bird. He sees the empty cage and gets angry. + +"Who took my bird? Where is my bird?" he shouts. + +Lily and Tom feel scared. They hide behind a tree. + +The man sees them and walks towards them. He asks them if they know what happened to his bird. + +Lily and Tom tell him the truth. They say they are sorry. They say they wanted to make the bird happy. + +The man is still angry, but he is also sad. He tells them that the bird was his friend. He says he took good care of the bird. He says he gave it food and water and toys. He says he kept the cage tidy and clean. He says he loved the bird. + +Lily and Tom feel sorry for the man. They say they did not know. They say they love animals too. They say they will help him find his bird. + +The man calms down. He thanks them for being honest. He says he hopes they will learn from their mistake. He says they should not take things that are not theirs. He says they should respect other people's feelings. He says they should be kind to animals. + +Lily and Tom nod. They agree with the man. They say they will be more careful and respectful. They say they will be kind to animals. + +They all walk around the park and look for the bird. They hope they will find it and make it happy again. +Tom and Lily were playing with cubes in their room. They liked to build towers and castles with the cubes. They had many cubes of different colors and sizes. + +One day, their mom said, "Kids, it's time to clean up your room. Put the cubes back in the box and bring it downstairs." Tom and Lily nodded and started to put the cubes away. + +But Lily saw a shiny cube that she liked very much. It was red and sparkly and had a star on it. She wanted to keep it for herself. She hid it in her pocket and said, "OK, Tom, I'm done. Let's go." + +Tom picked up the box and followed Lily. But he felt something was wrong. He looked at the box and saw a hole. One cube was missing. He said, "Lily, where is the red cube? It's not in the box." + +Lily pretended she did not hear him. She walked faster and said, "Come on, Tom, mom is waiting." But Tom stopped and said, "Lily, did you take the red cube? You have to put it back. It's not yours." + +Lily felt guilty. She knew she did a bad thing. She did not want to lie to Tom and mom. She took out the red cube from her pocket and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I liked the red cube and I wanted to have it. But you are right. It's not mine. Here, you can have it." + +Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. I'm glad you told me the truth. You can play with the red cube later, if you want. But now we have to bring the box downstairs and say sorry to mom." + +Lily nodded and said, "OK, Tom. Let's go." They hugged and carried the box together. They felt happy and proud. They learned to share and to be honest. +Tom and Mia liked to play with their toy dinosaurs. They had big ones and small ones, green ones and brown ones, with spikes and horns and teeth. They made them roar and fight and run on the floor. + +One day, they found a new dinosaur in the toy box. It was red and shiny, with wings and a long tail. It looked very scary and cool. Tom and Mia wanted to play with it, but they did not know who it belonged to. + +They asked their mom, but she said it was not theirs. She said it was their cousin Jake's, who left it there by mistake. She said they had to give it back to him the next time they saw him. + +Tom and Mia felt an urge to keep the dinosaur. They thought Jake had too many toys and would not miss it. They hid it under their bed and played with it when mom was not looking. They made it roar louder than the other dinosaurs and fly over their heads. + +But the dinosaur was not a nice toy. It had a harsh voice and a mean face. It did not like to share or take turns. It bit and scratched the other dinosaurs and made them cry. It also bit and scratched Tom and Mia and made them cry. + +Tom and Mia realized they had made a mistake. They did not want the dinosaur anymore. They wanted their old dinosaurs, who were friendly and fun. They took the dinosaur out from under their bed and put it back in the toy box. They said they were sorry to their mom and to their dinosaurs. They hoped Jake would come soon and take his dinosaur away. They never wanted to hear it roar again. +Sara and Tom like to play in the garden. They have a big box of toys and clothes. They like to dress up and pretend. One day, they find a pair of boots in the box. They are red and shiny. Sara and Tom want to try them on. + +Sara picks the left boot and puts it on her foot. It is too big for her. She wobbles and falls down. Tom laughs and picks the right boot. He puts it on his foot. It is too big for him too. He wobbles and falls down. Sara and Tom laugh together. + +They get up and walk around the garden. They feel like cowboys. They see a chili plant. It has red and green peppers. Sara and Tom like peppers. They pick some and eat them. They are spicy. Sara and Tom make funny faces. They spit out the peppers. They drink some water. They say "yuck" and "ouch". + +They take off the boots and put them back in the box. They do not like spicy boots. They look for something else to play with. They find a hat and a scarf. They are soft and warm. Sara and Tom put them on. They feel like snowmen. They hug and smile. They like soft and warm things. They are happy. +Mia and Rex were best friends. Rex was a big dog and Mia was a little girl. They liked to play in the park every day. One day, the park was full of fog. Mia and Rex could not see very well. + +"Where are you, Rex?" Mia called. She was scared of the fog. + +"Here, Mia!" Rex barked. He ran to Mia and licked her face. He was loyal to Mia. + +"Good boy, Rex!" Mia said. She hugged Rex and felt safe. + +They walked in the fog, looking for the way home. Suddenly, they heard a snap. It was a big branch that fell from a tree. + +"Watch out, Mia!" Rex shouted. He pushed Mia away from the branch. He was brave. + +"Thank you, Rex!" Mia said. She was glad that Rex saved her. + +They saw a light in the fog. It was Mia's house. They ran to the door and knocked. + +"Mia, Rex, you're back!" Mia's mom said. She opened the door and smiled. She was happy. + +"We're back, mom!" Mia said. She told her mom about the fog and the branch and how Rex helped her. + +"You're very lucky to have such a loyal and brave friend, Mia," her mom said. She petted Rex and gave him a treat. + +Mia and Rex wagged their tails. They were very lucky indeed. They loved each other very much. +Lily and Max were playing dress-up in their room. They found a big gray suit that belonged to their dad. It was very funny to see how big it was on them. + +"Look at me, I'm a boss!" Max said, putting on the jacket and the tie. He tried to walk like a grown-up, but he tripped on the pants and fell on the floor. + +Lily laughed and said, "You're not a boss, you're a clown!" She put on the hat and the glasses and pretended to read a book. She made a serious face and said, "Hmm, very interesting." + +Max got up and said, "No, you're not a reader, you're a spy!" He grabbed a toy phone and said, "Hello, this is Agent Max. I have a secret mission for you." + +Lily laughed and said, "What is it?" She played along and said, "This is Agent Lily. I'm ready for anything." + +Max looked around and said, "We have to find the hidden treasure in the closet. But be careful, there might be traps and monsters." + +Lily gasped and said, "Oh no, that sounds scary. But we are brave spies, right?" + +Max nodded and said, "Right. Come on, let's go." He took off the suit and put on a cape and a mask. He gave Lily a flashlight and a magnifying glass. + +They ran to the closet and opened the door. They searched for clues and clues. They found some old toys, some clothes, and some books. They also found a box that had a sticker that said, "Do not open." + +Max said, "This must be it. The treasure is inside." He tried to open the box, but it was locked. + +Lily said, "Maybe we need a key. Let's look for it." She used the magnifying glass to scan the closet. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was their mom. She said, "What are you two doing in there? It's time for lunch." + +Lily and Max turned around and saw their mom smiling. She was holding a plate of sandwiches and a glass of juice. She said, "I have a surprise for you. Guess what's in the box." + +Lily and Max looked at each other and said, "What is it?" + +Mom said, "It's a new game. I bought it for you yesterday. But you have to eat your lunch first, then you can play with it." + +Lily and Max cheered and said, "Yay! Thank you, mom!" They ran to hug their mom and followed her to the kitchen. They left the suit and the toys in the closet. They decided to play dress-up again later. They were very happy. +Sam and Mia liked to create things with their toys. They had blocks, cars, dolls, and animals. They made houses, roads, farms, and zoos. They had fun playing together. + +One day, Sam wanted to create a big tower with all the blocks. He said to Mia, "Let's make a tower. It will be very high and strong." Mia nodded and helped him. They stacked the blocks one by one, higher and higher. + +But then, Mia saw a pretty doll on the shelf. She wanted to play with it. She said to Sam, "I want to play with the doll. Can I have it?" Sam shook his head and said, "No, you can't. We are making a tower. You have to help me." Mia frowned and said, "But I like the doll. It has a nice dress and hair. Please, let me have it." + +Sam and Mia started to argue. They pulled and pushed the blocks. They did not see that the tower was wobbling. It was about to fall. + +A loud noise made them stop. It was their mom. She came into the room and saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "What are you doing? Why are you fighting? Look at your tower. It is falling down. You could get hurt." + +Sam and Mia looked at the tower. It was too late. The blocks crashed to the floor. Some of them hit Sam and Mia. They cried out in pain. They were sorry for being mean to each other. + +Mom hugged them and said, "It's okay. I'm here. You are not hurt badly. But you have to be more careful and kind. You can't take all the toys for yourself. You have to share and play nicely. Do you understand?" + +Sam and Mia nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We understand. We are sorry. We love you." Mom smiled and said, "I love you too. Now, let's clean up this mess. And then, you can play with the doll and the blocks. But only if you promise to be alert and not make a tower too high." Sam and Mia agreed and said, "We promise. Thank you, mom." They hugged mom and then started to pick up the blocks. They left the doll on the shelf for later. They decided to create something else with the blocks. Something that would not fall down. Something that they could both enjoy. +Anna was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress and a smile on her face. Anna always took Lily with her wherever she went. + +One day, Anna went to the park with her mom and Lily. She saw some other children playing on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. She wanted to join them, but she felt shy. She did not know how to introduce herself and Lily to them. + +She saw a boy who had a basket full of toy cars. He was making them zoom and crash on the grass. Anna liked cars too, and she thought he looked fun. She walked over to him with Lily and said, "Hi, I'm Anna. This is Lily. She's my doll. Can we play with you?" + +The boy looked at Anna and Lily and smiled. He said, "Hi, I'm Ben. This is my basket of cars. You can play with me. Do you want to see my cars?" + +Anna nodded and smiled back. She put Lily on a bench and sat next to Ben. He showed her his cars and let her pick one. They started to play together, making their cars zoom and crash on the grass. They had a lot of fun. + +Anna was happy that she introduced herself and Lily to Ben. She made a new friend. She learned that it was not so difficult to talk to other children. She hoped to see Ben again at the park. She also hoped that he would like to meet her other dolls. +Tom was a boy who liked to play with his drums. He had a big drum and a small drum and he made loud noises with them. He liked to march around his house and pretend he was in a band. He wanted to invite his friends to play with him, but his mom said no. She said it was too noisy and he had to be quiet. + +Tom was sad and angry. He did not want to be quiet. He wanted to have fun with his drums and his friends. He thought of a plan. He waited until his mom was busy in the kitchen and he sneaked out of the house. He took his drums and went to the park. He saw some kids playing there and he invited them to join his band. They said yes and they took some sticks and cans and made more drums. They started to march around the park and make loud noises. + +They had fun for a while, but then they saw a big dog. The dog did not like the noise. The dog barked and growled and ran after them. The kids were scared and they dropped their drums and sticks and cans. They tried to run away, but the dog was faster. The dog caught Tom and bit his leg. Tom screamed and cried. The other kids ran away and left him alone. The dog bit him again and again. Tom was hurt and bleeding. He wished he had listened to his mom and stayed at home. He wished he had been quiet and not invited the kids to play with him. He wished he had not marched around the park and made loud noises. He wished he had not seen the big dog. He wished he could go back in time and change everything. But it was too late. The dog was high and strong and mean. The dog did not stop biting him. Tom was in pain and he was afraid. He did not know what to do. He did not know if anyone would help him. He did not know if he would be okay. He did not know anything. He only knew he was sorry. He was very sorry. The end. +Tom is a boy who likes to open things. He opens boxes, he opens books, he opens doors. He wants to know what is inside everything. One day, he sees a big red bag in his room. He thinks it is a present for him. He runs to the bag and opens it. + +But it is not a present. It is a bag of balloons. When Tom opens the bag, the balloons fly out and make a loud noise. Tom is scared by the noise and the balloons. He cries and drops the bag. The balloons go all over the room. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tom crying and the balloons everywhere. She hugs Tom and tells him it is okay. She says the bag of balloons is for his birthday party. She says he can play with the balloons later, but he has to ask before he opens things. Tom says he is sorry and he will ask next time. Mom smiles and gives him a kiss. She says she loves him and he is a good boy. Tom feels better and says he loves her too. He picks up a balloon and gives it to her. They laugh and play with the balloons. +Sara was miserable. She had to share her mattress with her baby brother, who cried a lot and kicked her. She wanted to sleep in her own bed, but Mom said there was no room. Mom and Dad slept on the couch in the living room. + +One night, Sara had a plan. She decided to serve her brother some milk before bedtime. She hoped he would drink it and fall asleep quickly. She poured some milk in a cup and brought it to their mattress. + +"Here, drink this," she said to her brother. "It will make you sleepy and happy." + +Her brother looked at the cup and smiled. He took it and drank some. Sara smiled too. She thought her plan was working. + +But then, her brother made a funny face. He spat out the milk and started to cry. Sara was shocked. She looked at the cup and saw something green and fuzzy in the milk. It was moldy! + +Sara had taken the wrong cup from the kitchen. She had served her brother spoiled milk by mistake. She felt bad and scared. She hugged her brother and said she was sorry. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. They saw the moldy cup and the crying children. They were angry and worried. They threw away the cup and checked their children for signs of sickness. + +They told Sara that she should never serve anything to her brother without asking them first. They said it was dangerous and irresponsible. They also said they loved her and her brother very much, and they were trying to find a bigger place to live. + +Sara felt miserable. She had wanted to help, but she had made things worse. She said she was sorry again and again. She hugged her brother and hoped he would forgive her. She wished she had her own bed and a happy family. +Lily and Ben are playing with clay. They make different shapes and animals with the clay. Lily likes to make flowers and butterflies. Ben likes to make cars and rockets. They have fun with the clay. + +Lily says, "Look, I made a pink flower. It is very pretty. Do you like it, Ben?" + +Ben says, "Yes, it is pretty. But I like my rocket more. It is very fast. Do you like it, Lily?" + +Lily says, "Yes, it is fast. But I like my flower more. It is very soft. Do you want to feel it, Ben?" + +Ben says, "Okay, I will feel it. But you have to feel my rocket too. It is very hard. Do you want to feel it, Lily?" + +Lily says, "Okay, I will feel it. But you have to give me something for it. Do you have any cookies, Ben?" + +Ben says, "No, I don't have any cookies. But I have some stickers. Do you want some stickers, Lily?" + +Lily says, "Yes, I like stickers. How many stickers will you give me for my flower, Ben?" + +Ben says, "I will give you two stickers for your flower, Lily. Is that good?" + +Lily says, "Yes, that is good. I will give you my flower for two stickers, Ben. Then we can sell our clay things to other kids. Do you want to do that, Ben?" + +Ben says, "Yes, that sounds fun. Let's do that, Lily. Maybe we can get more cookies and stickers for our clay things. Do you think other kids will like them, Lily?" + +Lily says, "Yes, I think so. They are very nice. They have different textures. Some are soft and some are hard. Some are pink and some are not. They are very fun to make and to feel. Let's go and sell them, Ben." + +Ben says, "Okay, let's go, Lily. Maybe we can find some kids who like flowers and rockets. Then we can trade with them. Come on, Lily. Let's go and sell our clay things." +Anna and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to make a big tower. They put one block on top of another block. Then they put another block on top of that. The tower is getting taller and taller. + +"Look, our tower is increasing!" Anna says. "It is very high!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "But we need more blocks. Let's get some from the box." + +They run to the box and grab some more blocks. They zip back to the tower and add more blocks. The tower is getting higher and higher. But it is also getting wobbly and wobbly. + +"Oh no, our tower is not stable!" Anna says. "It is going to fall!" + +"Quick, we need something to make it strong!" Ben says. "What can we use?" + +They look around and see a thick book on the table. They think it might help. + +"Let's use the book!" Anna says. "It is thick and heavy. It can hold the tower." + +They lift the book and put it under the tower. The tower stops wobbling and stands still. + +"Yay, we did it!" Ben says. "Our tower is increasing and stable!" + +They clap their hands and smile. They are proud of their tower. They hug each other and keep playing. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys. They had a big castle made of blocks. They liked to pretend they were kings and queens. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Lily saw a shiny box on the shelf. She wanted to see what was inside. She left the castle and climbed on a chair. She reached for the box. + +"Hey, Lily, where are you going?" Ben asked. He saw Lily with the box. He wanted to see it too. He left the castle and climbed on another chair. + +"Lily, don't open the box!" Ben said. "It's not yours. It's Mommy's. She said we can't touch it." + +But Lily was curious. She opened the box. Inside, there was a necklace with a big red stone. It sparkled in the light. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. She took the necklace and put it around her neck. She felt like a princess. + +"Give it back, Lily!" Ben said. "It's not for us. Mommy will be angry. You have to be patient. Maybe she will let us play with it later." + +But Lily did not listen. She ran away with the necklace. She wanted to keep it. + +Ben followed her. He tried to catch her. They ran around the house. They knocked over the chairs. They made a lot of noise. + +Mommy heard the noise. She came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and Ben running with the necklace. She saw the open box on the shelf. She saw the castle on the floor. + +Mommy was not happy. She stopped Lily and Ben. She took the necklace from Lily. She put it back in the box. She closed the box. She put it back on the shelf. + +"Lily, Ben, what have you done?" Mommy asked. "You know you can't touch my things. You have to ask me first. You have to be patient. You have to be careful. You have to be sorry." + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They knew they did something wrong. They said sorry to Mommy. They hugged her. + +Mommy forgave them. She hugged them back. She said she loved them. + +But she also said they had to clean up the mess. They had to pick up the chairs. They had to fix the castle. They had to play nicely. + +Lily and Ben agreed. They cleaned up the mess. They fixed the castle. They played nicely. + +They learned their lesson. They were more patient. They were more respectful. They were more happy. +Tim and Sue are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. But today the weather is bad. The sky is dark and loud. The wind is strong and cold. The rain is wet and hard. + +"Let's go inside, Tim," Sue says. "The weather is dangerous. It can hurt us." + +But Tim likes the weather. He thinks it is fun. He wants to stay outside. He says, "No, Sue. The weather is not dangerous. It is exciting. I want to play with the rain and the wind." + +Sue is scared. She does not like the weather. She thinks it is scary. She says, "Please, Tim. Come with me. The weather can make us sick. It can break our toys. It can blow us away." + +But Tim does not listen. He runs to the yard. He jumps in the puddles. He chases the leaves. He laughs at the thunder. + +Sue follows him. She wants to protect him. She grabs his hand. She pulls him to the house. She says, "Tim, stop. You are being silly. The weather is not a game. It is a problem. We have to be safe." + +But Tim does not want to go. He tries to get away. He says, "Sue, let go. You are being boring. The weather is not a problem. It is a friend. We have to be brave." + +Sue and Tim fight. They tug and push. They yell and cry. They do not see the big tree. The wind makes the tree fall. The tree falls on the house. The house makes a loud noise. The house breaks. + +Sue and Tim stop. They look at the house. They are shocked. They are sorry. They hug each other. They say, "We are sorry. We were wrong. The weather is dangerous. We have to protect each other." +Ben liked to play with his toy soldiers. He had many of them, and they wore different uniforms. Some were green, some were blue, some were red, and some were black. Ben liked the black ones best, because they looked cool and scary. + +One day, Ben was playing with his toy soldiers on the floor, when his big sister Lily came in. She saw the black soldiers and said, "Can I have one? They are pretty." + +Ben did not want to share. He said, "No, they are mine. Go away." + +Lily did not listen. She reached for a black soldier and tried to take it. Ben yelled, "No, stop! That's my favorite one!" + +They both pulled on the soldier, and it broke in half. Ben and Lily were shocked and sad. They looked at the broken soldier and started to cry. + +Mom heard them cry and came in. She saw the mess and said, "What happened here?" + +Ben and Lily told her what they did. Mom was not happy. She said, "You should not fight over toys. You should share and be nice to each other. Now you have to say sorry and hug." + +Ben and Lily said sorry and hugged. They felt bad for breaking the soldier. Mom said, "It's okay. I can fix it with some glue. But next time, be more careful and kind." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with the toy soldiers together, and take turns with the black ones. They had more fun that way. +Lila and Ben were twins who lived on a farm. They liked to play outside with their dog, Spot. One day, they saw a big pond near the wheat field. They wanted to splash in the water and have fun. + +"Come on, Spot, let's go to the pond!" Lila said. She ran towards the water with her brother and dog. But when they got closer, they heard a loud roar. It was a big, mean bull who was guarding the wheat. He saw the twins and Spot and got very angry. + +"MOO! MOO! GO AWAY!" the bull shouted. He charged at them with his horns. Lila and Ben were scared. They did not know what to do. Spot barked and tried to protect them. + +"Run, Lila, run!" Ben said. He grabbed his sister's hand and pulled her away from the bull. They ran as fast as they could, but the bull was faster. He was almost catching them. + +Then, they saw a big rock near the pond. Ben had an idea. He told Lila to climb on the rock with him and Spot. They did as he said. The bull could not reach them on the rock. He was mad. He stomped and snorted around the rock. + +"Ha, ha, you can't get us!" Lila said. She was brave. She picked up a stick and threw it at the bull. The stick hit the bull's nose. The bull was hurt. He mooed and ran away. + +Lila and Ben cheered. They had scared the bull away. They hugged Spot and thanked him for helping them. Then, they splashed in the pond and had fun. They were happy. They had a great adventure. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck is gray and loud. It has a big hose. The hose goes into the ground. + +"What is the truck doing?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is looking for water," Sue says. + +They go closer to the truck. They see a man with a hat. The man is holding a can. The can has oil in it. The oil is black and sticky. + +"Hello, kids. Do you want to see something cool?" the man says. He smiles. + +Tom and Sue are curious. They nod. + +"Come here. I have a surprise for you," the man says. He offers them the can of oil. + +Tom and Sue take the can. They open it. They smell the oil. It smells bad. + +"Yuck! What is this?" Tom says. + +"It's oil. It's very valuable. You can use it for many things. Do you want to try some?" the man says. + +He pushes the can to their mouths. Tom and Sue are scared. They try to run away. But the man is stronger. He pours the oil on them. The oil is hot and burns their skin. They scream. + +"Help! Help!" they cry. + +But no one hears them. The man laughs. He takes the can and the hose. He gets in the truck and drives away. He leaves Tom and Sue alone in the park. They are covered in oil. They are hurt and sad. They cry and cry. The end. +Tom and Mia like to play with paper and crayons. They print many things on the paper, like animals, flowers and stars. They cut the paper and make a big raft with tape. They want to sail on the raft in the pond. + +They take the raft to the pond and put it on the water. They climb on the raft and use sticks as paddles. They pretend they are explorers and see many things in the pond, like fish, frogs and ducks. + +"Look, Mia, a big duck!" Tom says and points to a duck that swims near them. + +"Hello, duck, do you want to be our friend?" Mia says and waves to the duck. + +The duck quacks and comes closer to the raft. It pecks at the paper and makes a hole in the raft. The water comes in and the raft starts to sink. + +"Oh no, our raft is broken!" Tom says and feels scared. + +"Quick, Tom, we have to swim to the shore!" Mia says and grabs Tom's hand. + +They jump off the raft and swim to the shore. They are wet and cold, but they are safe. The duck swims away with the paper in its beak. + +"Bad duck, you ruined our raft!" Tom says and cries. + +"Don't cry, Tom, we can make another raft another day. We still have more paper and crayons at home." Mia says and hugs Tom. + +"You are right, Mia, you are very wise. You are the best sister ever." Tom says and smiles. + +They go home and tell their mom what happened. Their mom gives them towels and hot chocolate. They drink the hot chocolate and feel warm and happy. They print more things on the paper and plan their next adventure. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Lily has a doll and Ben has a car. They play together in the park. + +One day, Lily sees Ben's car and wants to try it. She asks Ben, "Can I play with your car?" Ben says, "No, this is my car. You have your doll." Lily feels sad. She likes her doll, but she also likes cars. + +She thinks for a moment. She has an idea. She says to Ben, "How about we trade? You can play with my doll and I can play with your car. Then we can trade back later." Ben thinks for a moment. He likes his car, but he also likes dolls. + +He says to Lily, "OK, let's trade. But only for a little while." They trade their toys and start to play. Lily zooms the car around the grass. Ben hugs the doll and makes her talk. + +They have fun with their new toys. But soon, they start to miss their old toys. Lily misses her doll and Ben misses his car. They look at each other and nod. They say, "Let's trade back." They trade their toys again and smile. They are happy to have their own toys back. + +They play some more until they get sleepy. They yawn and stretch. They say to each other, "It's time to go home." They pack their toys and say goodbye. They shout, "See you tomorrow!" They walk home with their parents, holding their toys. They had a good day. They learned how to trade and share. They are good friends. +Lily loved honey. She liked to eat it on bread, on fruit, on yogurt, and sometimes just with a spoon. She had a big jar of honey in her kitchen that she did not want to share with anyone. + +One day, her friend Ben came over to play. He saw the jar of honey and asked Lily if he could have some. Lily said no. She said it was her honey and she did not want to share. Ben felt sad and hungry. He asked Lily why she was so selfish. Lily did not answer. She just hugged the jar of honey and said it was hers. + +Ben decided to play with Lily's toys instead. He found a big roll of paper and some tape. He had an idea. He took the paper and tape and went to the kitchen. He saw Lily still holding the jar of honey. He smiled and said he wanted to give her a present. He asked her to close her eyes and hold out her hands. Lily was curious. She closed her eyes and held out her hands. + +Ben quickly wrapped the jar of honey with the paper and tape. He made a big bow on top. He gave it to Lily and said, "Here, this is for you. Open it and see what it is." Lily opened her eyes and saw the wrapped jar. She thought it was a new toy. She thanked Ben and tore off the paper and tape. She was surprised to see her jar of honey. She looked at Ben and asked, "Why did you wrap my honey?" + +Ben said, "I wanted to teach you a lesson. You were selfish and did not want to share your honey with me. So I wrapped it and gave it back to you. Now you know how it feels to want something and not get it. Maybe next time you will be more generous and share your honey with your friends." Lily felt ashamed. She realized she had been mean to Ben. She said she was sorry and asked him if he wanted some honey. Ben said yes and smiled. They went to the table and ate some honey together. They became good friends and learned to share. +Sara liked to play in the garden. She saw many flowers and bugs and birds. She liked to smell the roses and touch the grass. One day, she found something new. It was shiny and hard and had many colors. It was a crystal. + +Sara picked up the crystal and looked at it. She saw red and blue and green and yellow. She saw the sun make it sparkle. She felt happy and excited. She wanted to show it to her mom and dad. She ran to the house with the crystal in her hand. + +But she did not see the rock on the path. She tripped and fell. She dropped the crystal. It broke into many pieces. Sara felt sad and hurt. She cried and cried. She wanted her crystal back. + +Her mom and dad heard her cry. They came to the garden. They saw Sara on the ground. They saw the broken crystal. They hugged Sara and kissed her. They said they were sorry. They said they loved her. + +They helped Sara get up. They cleaned her knee and gave her a band-aid. They picked up the pieces of the crystal. They said they could make something new with them. They said they could make a necklace or a bracelet or a picture. They said the crystal was still amazing, even if it was broken. They said Sara was amazing, too. + +Sara smiled. She felt better. She said thank you. She said she loved them, too. She said she wanted to make a necklace with the crystal. She said she wanted to wear it and show it to her friends. She said she liked the garden. She said she liked the crystal. She said she liked to play. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and run to it. + +"Let's go up and down the slide!" Sara says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They climb the stairs and sit on the slide. They slide down fast and laugh. They do it again and again. They have fun. + +But then, they see a boy with a big balloon. The balloon is red and shiny. It floats in the air. The boy holds the string. + +"Wow, look at that balloon!" Sara says. + +"I want it!" Ben says. + +They run to the boy and ask him for the balloon. + +"Can we have your balloon?" Sara says. + +"Please?" Ben says. + +The boy shakes his head. He does not want to share. + +"No, it's mine!" he says. + +He pulls the string and walks away. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They want the balloon. They sigh. + +They go back to the slide. But they do not slide down. They sit on the top and look at the balloon. + +The balloon is far away now. They can barely see it. + +They feel a weight in their chests. They do not have fun. + +Their moms see them and come to them. + +"What's wrong, Sara and Ben?" Sara's mom says. + +"Why are you not sliding?" Ben's mom says. + +Sara and Ben point at the balloon. + +"We want the balloon, but the boy won't share," Sara says. + +"He said it's his," Ben says. + +Their moms hug them and smile. + +"I know you want the balloon, but you can't have everything you want," Sara's mom says. + +"Sometimes you have to be happy with what you have," Ben's mom says. + +They point at the slide. + +"Look, you have a slide. A slide is fun. A slide is better than a balloon," Sara's mom says. + +"A balloon can pop or fly away. A slide can't. A slide is always here," Ben's mom says. + +Sara and Ben think about it. They look at the slide. They look at each other. + +They nod. + +They smile. + +They slide down. + +They laugh. + +They have fun. + +They forget about the balloon. + +They are cheerful. +Ben and Mia were playing in the garden. They had a spray bottle with water. They liked to spray the flowers and the grass. They also liked to spray each other and laugh. + +"Look, Mia, a green bug!" Ben said, pointing to a leaf. He saw a shiny beetle crawling on the plant. + +"Wow, it is so pretty!" Mia said, moving closer. She wanted to touch the bug. + +But the bug did not like that. It felt scared and angry. It opened its wings and flew away. It also sprayed a bad smell at Mia and Ben. + +"Yuck, what is that?" Ben said, holding his nose. He and Mia ran away from the bug. + +"That was a wild bug!" Mia said, coughing. "It sprayed us with stink!" + +They went to the hose and washed the smell off. Then they played with the spray bottle again. But they did not bother the green bug anymore. They learned to be nice to the wild things in the garden. +Lily liked to dance. She danced in her room, in the garden, and in the park. She danced when she was happy, when she was sad, and when she was bored. She danced with her toys, with her dog, and with her mom. She loved to dance. + +One day, she went to the library with her mom. She saw many books on the shelves. She saw books with pictures, books with words, and books with both. She saw books about animals, books about cars, and books about stars. She saw books that were big, books that were small, and books that were medium. She saw many books, but none of them made her want to dance. + +She walked around the library, looking for a book that would make her want to dance. She saw a book that was dull. It had no pictures, no colors, and no fun. It had only words, and they were hard to read. She did not like the book. She put it back on the shelf. + +But then, she saw something shiny. It was a book that was not dull. It had pictures, colors, and fun. It had words, but they were easy to read. It had a dancer on the cover. She liked the book. She took it from the shelf. + +She opened the book and saw more dancers. They danced in different ways. They danced with their feet, with their hands, and with their whole body. They danced in different places. They danced on the stage, on the street, and on the ice. They danced in different clothes. They danced in dresses, in suits, and in costumes. They danced with different music. They danced with songs, with drums, and with silence. They danced with different feelings. They danced with joy, with anger, and with sadness. They danced with different stories. They danced with love, with war, and with magic. They danced with dance. + +Lily was amazed. She had never seen so many dancers. She had never seen so many ways to dance. She had never seen so much dance. She had discovered a new world of dance. + +She looked at her mom and said, "Mom, can I take this book home?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. You can take this book home. And you can dance with this book." + +Lily hugged the book and said, "Thank you, mom. I love this book. And I love to dance." +Tim and Sam are best friends. They like to play with trucks in the park. They have big trucks and small trucks. They make noises like vroom and beep. + +One day, they see a new truck in the park. It is very big and shiny. It has a long arm that can move up and down. It is a crane truck. Tim and Sam wonder what it can do. + +They run to the truck and ask the driver. "Hello, mister. What is your truck for?" they say. + +The driver smiles and says, "Hello, boys. My truck is for lifting things. Do you want to see?" + +Tim and Sam nod and say, "Yes, please!" + +The driver lets them sit in the truck. He shows them how to use the buttons and levers. He makes the arm go up and down. He lifts a big box and puts it on another truck. Tim and Sam are very happy. They clap and cheer. + +But then, the driver makes the arm go very fast. He swings it from side to side. He spins it in a circle. Tim and Sam feel dizzy. They hold on to the seat. They scream and cry. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" they say. + +The driver laughs and says, "Don't worry, boys. It's just a joke. I'll stop now." + +He stops the arm and lets them out of the truck. He says, "Sorry, boys. I didn't mean to scare you. Did you have fun?" + +Tim and Sam shake their heads and say, "No, no, no!" + +They run away from the truck. They hug each other. They say, "We don't like that truck. We like our trucks better." + +They go back to their trucks and play. They forget about the crane truck. They are best friends again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball, a bike and a doll. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, Lily's mom says it is time to go home. She says they will have dinner soon. Lily is hungry. She likes dinner. She says bye to Ben and goes with her mom. + +Ben is sad. He wants to play more. He does not want to go home. He does not like dinner. He says dinner is yucky. He says he is not hungry. + +Ben's mom comes to the park. She sees Ben is sad. She asks him what is wrong. Ben tells her he does not want to go home. He does not want to eat dinner. + +Ben's mom is kind. She says she has a surprise for him. She says she made his favorite dinner. She says it is pizza. She says pizza is yummy. She says pizza is useful. She says pizza can make him happy and strong. + +Ben is surprised. He likes pizza. He says pizza is not yucky. He says he is hungry. He says he wants to go home. He says he wants to eat pizza. + +Ben's mom is happy. She says they can go home. She says they can eat pizza. She says they can invite Lily and her mom. She says they can share their dinner. She says sharing is good. + +Ben is happy. He says he likes sharing. He says he likes Lily and her mom. He says he likes his mom. He says he likes pizza. He says he wants to offer some pizza to Lily and her mom. He says he wants to be a good friend. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to drive them on the floor, on the sofa, and on the table. Sometimes they made noises like vroom, beep, and screech. + +One day, Tom and Lily found a big car in the garage. It was their dad's car. It was shiny and red. They wanted to play with it. They opened the door and climbed inside. They saw many buttons and levers. They wondered what they did. + +Tom pushed a button. The car made a loud noise. It was the engine. Lily pulled a lever. The car moved. It was the gear. Tom and Lily were scared. They did not know how to stop the car. They did not know how to drive. The car went out of the garage and onto the street. + +The car went very fast. It bumped into other cars and trees and signs. Tom and Lily cried. They felt helpless. They wanted their mom and dad. They wanted to get out of the car. They wanted to play with their toy cars. + +A man saw the car. He was a police officer. He had a blue car with a siren and a light. He followed the car. He turned on the siren and the light. He spoke into a microphone. He told Tom and Lily to stop the car. He wanted to help them. + +Tom and Lily heard the siren and the light. They saw the police officer. They were glad. They hoped he could stop the car. They pushed and pulled all the buttons and levers. They tried to find the brake. They found it. They pushed it hard. The car stopped. + +The police officer got out of his car. He ran to the big car. He opened the door. He saw Tom and Lily. They were shaking and crying. They had many bruises and scratches on their body. He hugged them. He said they were brave. He said he was sorry. He said he would take them to their mom and dad. He said they should never play with a big car again. He said they should only play with their toy cars. Tom and Lily nodded. They agreed. They learned their lesson. They never played with a big car again. +Lily was a little girl who loved to dream. Every night, she would close her eyes and imagine wonderful things. She dreamed of flying in the sky, swimming with the fish, and playing with the stars. She dreamed of magic and adventure. + +One night, she had a very special dream. She dreamed that she found a new toy in her room. It was a shiny wand with a star on the end. She picked it up and waved it in the air. She felt a tingling in her hand and saw a spark of light. She was so happy. She thought she had a magic wand. + +She ran to her mom and dad, who were sleeping in their bed. She wanted to show them her new toy and make them happy too. She pointed the wand at them and said, "Abracadabra!" She hoped to make them smile or laugh or hug her. + +But something went wrong. Instead of making them happy, the wand made them disappear. Lily was shocked and scared. She tried to wave the wand again, but nothing happened. She cried and cried, but no one came. She was alone in the dark. + +She woke up from her dream, feeling sad and sorry. She realized that it was only a dream, but it felt very real. She learned a lesson that night. She learned that magic is not always good, and that she should be careful what she wishes for. She learned that she should be happy with what she has, and not want more. She learned that she loved her mom and dad very much, and that they were the best gift of all. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their pet mouse, Max. Max is very intelligent. He can run fast and find cheese in a maze. Ben and Lily make a maze for Max with cardboard and tape. They put cheese at the end of the maze. + +"Let's see if Max can find the cheese," Ben says. + +"Okay, but don't help him. He has to do it by himself," Lily says. + +They put Max at the start of the maze and watch him. Max sniffs the air and runs to the left. He turns right and left again. He sees a dead end and goes back. He tries another way. He finds the cheese and eats it. + +"Yay, Max! You did it!" Ben and Lily cheer. + +They pick up Max and hug him. They feed him more cheese and water. They are proud of their intelligent mouse. They love Max very much. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes, but their favorite was a big red truck that could make loud noises and move fast. They always took turns to drive the truck, but sometimes they argued about who had it longer. + +One day, they were playing with the truck in the backyard, when Lily said, "It's my turn now, Sam. You had it for a long time." + +"No, I didn't. You had it before me. I want to drive it more," Sam said. + +They started to pull the truck from each other, and did not notice that they were getting close to the edge of the yard, where there was a steep hill. The truck slipped from their hands and rolled down the hill, faster and faster, until it hit a big rock and broke into pieces. + +Sam and Lily ran after the truck, but they were too late. They saw the broken truck and felt very sad and sorry. They wished they had not fought over it and shared it nicely. + +They heard their mom calling them from the house. "Sam, Lily, come inside. It's time for lunch." + +They walked back to the house, holding hands and looking at the clear sky. They decided to tell their mom what happened and ask for her forgiveness. They also promised to be kind and fair to each other from then on. + +They learned that fighting over things can lead to losing them, and that sharing and caring is better than being selfish and greedy. +Ben and Lily are best friends. They like to play with toys and books and crayons. They always share and help each other. They are reliable friends. + +One day, Ben has a surprise for Lily. He has a new toy car that can make noises and lights. He wants to show it to Lily and see her smile. He puts it in his backpack and goes to school. + +But at school, Max sees Ben's backpack. Max is a mean boy. He likes to take things from other kids and make them cry. He opens Ben's backpack and sees the toy car. He wants it for himself. He takes it and runs away. + +Ben sees Max with his toy car. He feels sad and angry. He runs after Max and shouts, "Give it back! That's mine! That's my surprise for Lily!" Max laughs and says, "No, it's mine now! You can't have it!" + +Lily sees Ben and Max. She knows Max is a bully. She wants to help Ben. She is a brave girl. She runs to Max and says, "Stop it! That's not nice! That's Ben's toy car! He wanted to show it to me! You are a bad boy!" + +Max is surprised. He sees Lily's angry face. He feels scared. He drops the toy car and runs away. Ben picks up his toy car and hugs Lily. He says, "Thank you, Lily! You are a good friend! You are my hero!" + +Lily smiles and says, "You're welcome, Ben! You are a good friend too! You are my hero!" They hug and laugh. They go to the playground and play with the toy car. They have fun and are happy. They are reliable friends. They have a surprise for each other. They show each other their love. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a tap. The tap is in the sand. They can make water come out of the tap. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He is not nice. He takes the ball from Ben and Mia. He says, "This is my ball now. Go away!" Ben and Mia are sad and scared. They do not know what to do. + +Then, they see a dog. The dog is friendly. He likes to chase balls. Ben and Mia have an idea. They run to the tap and turn it on. They make water spray on the big boy. The big boy is wet and angry. He drops the ball and runs away. + +The dog runs after the ball. He brings it back to Ben and Mia. He wags his tail and licks their faces. Ben and Mia are happy. They say, "Thank you, dog. You are nice. Do you want to play with us?" The dog barks and nods. He is happy too. + +Ben and Mia and the dog play with the ball and the tap. They have fun. They are friends. They unite. They are a team. +Lila and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide. Lila wanted to go on the slide, but Tom was scared. + +"Come on, Tom, it will be fun!" Lila said. + +"No, Lila, it is too high. I will fall and hurt myself." Tom said. + +"Don't be a baby, Tom. You are strong and dependable. You have big muscles. You can do it." Lila said. + +Lila climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. She laughed and waved at Tom. Tom felt bad. He wanted to be brave like Lila. He decided to try the slide. + +He climbed up the ladder slowly. He looked down and felt dizzy. He wanted to go back, but Lila was waiting for him. He slid down the slide, but he was too fast. He lost his balance and fell off the slide. He landed on the ground and cried. + +Lila ran to him and hugged him. She was sorry. She did not mean to make him do something he did not want to do. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I should not have pushed you. Are you okay?" Lila said. + +Tom was hurt. His knee was bleeding and his arm was sore. He was angry and sad. He wished he had not listened to Lila. + +"I'm not okay, Lila. You were mean to me. You called me a baby. You made me go on the slide. I regret it. I don't want to be your friend anymore." Tom said. + +Lila felt bad. She did not want to lose Tom. He was her best friend. She tried to make him feel better. + +"Please, Tom, don't be mad at me. I was wrong. You are not a baby. You are brave and dependable. You have big muscles. You are my friend. I love you." Lila said. + +Tom looked at Lila. He saw that she was sorry. He remembered that she was his friend. He loved her too. He forgave her. + +"I love you too, Lila. You are my friend. But next time, don't make me do something I don't want to do. Okay?" Tom said. + +"Okay, Tom. I promise. Can we still play?" Lila said. + +"Yes, Lila. We can still play. But not on the slide. Let's go on the swings." Tom said. + +They hugged and smiled. They went on the swings and had fun. They were happy. They were friends. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park in summer. The park has a big slide, a swing, a sandbox and a seesaw. Tom and Lily try to do everything in the park. + +One day, they meet a new boy in the park. His name is Ben. Ben is very organized. He has a plan for the park. He says, "First, we go to the slide. Then, we go to the swing. Next, we go to the sandbox. Last, we go to the seesaw. OK?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They follow Ben to the slide. But the slide is too high for Lily. She is scared. She says, "I don't want to go to the slide. Can we go to the swing?" + +Ben shakes his head. He says, "No, we have to follow the plan. The plan is good. Come on, Lily, try the slide. It is fun." + +Lily cries. She does not like the plan. She does not like Ben. She runs to Tom. She says, "Tom, can we play something else? I don't like the slide. I don't like Ben. He is bossy." + +Tom hugs Lily. He says, "It's OK, Lily. We don't have to follow the plan. We can play what we want. We can go to the swing. We can go to the sandbox. We can go to the seesaw. We can have fun." + +Tom and Lily leave Ben. They go to the swing. They go to the sandbox. They go to the seesaw. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, Tom has a new car. It is big and red and shiny. Sam likes the new car very much. + +"Can I hold your car?" Sam asks Tom. + +"OK, but only for a little bit," Tom says. He gives Sam his car and takes Sam's truck. It is small and blue and ordinary. + +Sam holds the car and makes it zoom and beep. He is very happy. He does not want to give it back to Tom. + +"Sam, give me my car back. It is my turn," Tom says. + +"No, I like your car. It is better than my truck. Let's trade," Sam says. + +"No, I don't want to trade. It is my car. I got it for my birthday. Give it back now," Tom says. He is very angry. + +They start to pull and tug on the car. They both want it. They yell and cry. + +"Stop it, boys. What is going on?" Mom says. She comes and sees them fighting. + +"Sam took my car and he won't give it back. He wants to trade and I don't," Tom says. + +"Tom gave me his car and I want to keep it. It is more fun than my truck," Sam says. + +Mom shakes her head. She is not happy. She takes the car and the truck from them. + +"Boys, you need to learn to share and be fair. You can't just take or keep things that are not yours. And you can't just trade things without asking. How would you feel if someone did that to you?" Mom says. + +Tom and Sam look down. They feel bad. They know Mom is right. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I was wrong. I should have given you your car back. Can we still be friends?" Sam says. + +"I'm sorry, too, Sam. I was mean. I should have let you hold my car longer. Of course we are still friends," Tom says. + +They hug and say sorry. Mom smiles. She gives them back their toys. + +"OK, boys. You can play with your car and your truck. But you have to take turns and ask nicely. And you have to say thank you and please. Can you do that?" Mom says. + +"Yes, Mom. We can do that," Tom and Sam say. + +They play with their car and their truck. They take turns and ask nicely. They say thank you and please. They have fun. They are good friends. +Tom and Mia like to play in the park. They see a big bird with a long neck and legs. It is an ostrich. Tom wants to touch the ostrich. Mia says no. + +"Ostriches can fight. They can kick and bite. They are not nice," Mia says. + +Tom does not listen. He is persistent. He runs to the ostrich. The ostrich sees Tom. It does not like Tom. It makes a loud noise. It lowers its head. It is ready to fight. + +Mia is scared. She shouts to Tom. "Tom, come back! The ostrich is angry! It will hurt you!" + +Tom hears Mia. He stops. He looks at the ostrich. The ostrich looks at him. Tom is scared too. He runs back to Mia. They hug. + +The ostrich goes away. It does not want to fight. Tom and Mia are safe. They are sorry. They say sorry to the ostrich. They learn a lesson. They do not bother the ostrich again. They play with other animals. They have fun. +Anna liked to play with her fake cat. It was soft and fluffy and had a bell on its neck. She named it Kitty and hugged it every day. She did not have a real cat because her mom was allergic. + +One day, Anna saw a real cat outside her window. It was black and white and had green eyes. It looked at Anna and meowed. Anna wanted to pet it and play with it. She opened the window and called, "Here, kitty, kitty!" + +The real cat jumped on the windowsill and sniffed Anna's hand. Anna smiled and stroked its fur. It felt warm and smooth. She said, "You are so pretty. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The real cat did not want to be Anna's friend. It wanted to be Anna's lunch. It saw her fake cat on the bed and felt jealous. It stretched its claws and hissed. It pounced on the fake cat and tore it apart. The bell fell off and the stuffing came out. + +Anna screamed and cried. She ran to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, honey. That was a bad cat. It was not nice to you or your fake cat. Let's throw it away and get you a new one." + +But Anna did not want a new fake cat. She wanted her old fake cat back. She loved her old fake cat. She was sad and angry. She hated the real cat. She wished it would go away and never come back. +Lily and Max were hungry. They wanted to eat lunch. Mommy was busy in the kitchen. She was stirring a big pot of soup. + +"Can we help you, Mommy?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can help me. But be careful, the pot is hot. You can stir the soup with this spoon, Lily. And Max, you can cut some bread with this knife. It is not sharp, so you won't hurt yourself." Mommy said. + +Lily and Max were happy. They liked to help Mommy. They went to the table and did what Mommy told them. Lily stirred the soup slowly and gently. Max cut the bread into small pieces. + +But then, Max saw something shiny on the counter. It was a big knife. It looked more fun than the small knife. Max wanted to try it. He left the bread and took the big knife. + +"Max, no! That knife is sharp! You can hurt yourself!" Lily shouted. + +Max did not listen. He waved the big knife in the air. He felt strong and brave. He did not see Mommy coming behind him. + +"Max, stop! Give me that knife! It is dangerous!" Mommy said. She grabbed the knife from Max's hand. She was angry and scared. + +Max was surprised. He did not know why Mommy was angry and scared. He did not mean to do anything bad. He just wanted to have fun. + +Mommy hugged Max. She was glad he was safe. She explained to him why the big knife was not for him. She told him to only use the things she gave him. She said she loved him and wanted him to be safe. + +Max felt sorry. He said he was sorry to Mommy and Lily. He said he loved them too. He said he would be careful next time. + +Mommy smiled. She said it was okay. She said they could eat lunch now. She served the soup and the bread. They all sat down and ate. They were hungry and happy. They were safe and loved. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they tease each other and make each other cry. + +One day, Lily sees a big envelope on the table. It has a high sticker on it. It says "To Lily, from Grandma". Lily is happy. She loves Grandma and her gifts. + +She runs to the envelope and tries to open it. But Ben sees her and grabs the envelope. He says "No, this is mine! Grandma loves me more!" + +Lily is sad and angry. She says "No, give it back! It has my name on it! You are mean!" + +Ben laughs and runs away with the envelope. He says "Too bad, you can't catch me! I will open it and see what is inside!" + +Lily chases him around the house. She shouts and cries. She wants her envelope back. + +But Ben is faster and smarter. He runs to the stairs and climbs up. He says "Ha ha, I am high and you are low! You can't reach me!" + +Lily follows him and tries to climb the stairs. But she slips and falls. She hurts her head and her arm. She screams and bleeds. + +Ben hears her and looks down. He sees her on the floor. He feels scared and sorry. He drops the envelope and runs to her. He says "Lily, Lily, are you okay? I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you!" + +But Lily doesn't answer. She is still and quiet. She doesn't move or breathe. + +Ben cries and hugs her. He says "Lily, Lily, please wake up! I love you, I love you!" + +But Lily doesn't wake up. She is gone. The envelope is forgotten. The gift is never opened. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and rough. It has no collar. It looks hungry and angry. + +"Let's go and pet the dog," Tom says. He likes dogs. He thinks they are soft and nice. + +"No, Tom, don't!" Sue says. She is scared of dogs. She thinks they are loud and mean. "The dog might bite you. Let's go to the shelter." + +The shelter is a small house in the park. It has a door and a window. It is where the park keeper lives. He is not there now. He is at the shop. + +Tom does not listen to Sue. He walks to the dog. He tries to rub its head. He wants to make it happy. The dog does not like Tom. It growls and snaps. It bites Tom's hand. Tom screams. He runs to the shelter. He is bleeding and crying. + +Sue follows Tom. She is sorry for him. She knocks on the door. She hopes the park keeper is back. He is not. The door is locked. Sue and Tom are alone. They are cold and scared. The dog is still outside. It barks and scratches. It wants to get in. Sue and Tom hug each other. They wish they had stayed away from the dog. They wish they had listened to Sue. They wish someone would help them. But no one comes. The end. +Sam and Mia like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big red drum. The drum has a string that they can pull. When they pull the string, the drum makes a loud sound. + +One day, Sam and Mia decide to play a game. They put on their hats and coats and take the drum outside. They want to march like soldiers. They pull the string and make the drum sound. They march up and down the street. They say, "Left, right, left, right!" + +The other kids see them and want to join. They bring their own toys. Some have horns, some have bells, some have whistles. They all make noise with their toys. They march behind Sam and Mia. They say, "Left, right, left, right!" + +They have a lot of fun. They march around the block. They march to the park. They march to the store. They make everyone smile. They are a big red drum band. They say, "Left, right, left, right!" +Sara and Ben were playing in the sandbox. They had many toys to make castles and roads. Sara liked to share her toys with Ben, but Ben did not like to share his toys with Sara. He said they were his and only his. + +One day, a new kid came to the sandbox. His name was Max. He had a big towel with him. He said he wanted to play with Sara and Ben. Sara said yes, but Ben said no. He said Max was nosy and he did not want him to touch his toys. + +Max was sad. He asked Sara if she wanted to see what was in his towel. Sara was curious. She said yes. Max opened his towel and showed Sara. Inside, he had many cool toys. He had cars, trains, planes, and even a rocket. Sara was amazed. She asked Max if he would share his toys with her. Max said yes. He said he liked to share his toys with his friends. + +Ben saw what was in Max's towel. He wanted to play with Max's toys too. He asked Max if he could join them. Max said yes, but only if Ben would share his toys with them too. Ben did not want to share his toys. He said they were his and only his. + +Sara and Max had fun playing with their toys. They made a big city with roads, buildings, and airports. They used Max's towel as a blanket to cover their city. Ben was alone in the sandbox. He had his toys, but he had no one to play with. He felt lonely and bored. + +He learned that sharing is caring. He learned that being nosy is not nice. He learned that having friends is more fun than having toys. He decided to say sorry to Max and Sara. He asked them if he could play with them and share his toys. Max and Sara said yes. They forgave Ben and welcomed him to their city. They all became friends and had a great time in the sandbox. +Jill liked to play outside. She was an independent girl who did not need help from anyone. She had a special key that could unlock the gate to the park. She always kept it in her pocket. + +One day, she wanted to go to the park and climb the big tree. She took her key and ran to the gate. But when she tried to unlock it, the key did not work. She tried again and again, but nothing happened. She felt sad and angry.