diff --git "a/TinyStories_338.txt" "b/TinyStories_338.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_338.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +Soon the rock was open and the rabbit was able to make a warm, cozy home for himself. Every day he felt happy and grateful that he had found such a nice place to live. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Sarah was walking outside. She imagined playing on a nearby rail. It looked like so much fun! + +But then she noticed something strange. It was smelly. She reached out to touch it and it stung her hand. Sarah was scared and started to cry. + +Suddenly, her mom appeared and told her that the rail was covered in poison. She explained that somebody had been dumping bad chemicals near their house. + +Sarah felt sad that she could not play on the rail. She imagined being able to enjoy herself without worrying about the bad chemicals. + +But that didn't happen. Her mom told her they had to stay away from the rail as much as possible and never touch it again, as it was dangerous. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. One day, Lucy wanted to go to the shop. But the shop was too far away for her parents to let her go alone. + +So her parents said that she had to wear a thick coat. The coat was so thick and warm, Lucy nearly couldn't move in it! + +But it was meant to prevent her from being cold. So Lucy put on the coat and set off to the shop. + +At the shop, she bought some candy and when she returned she was so proud that she had gone all the way by herself. And her parents were proud of her too. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She lived near the sea with her parents. Every time she went to the beach she would look at the ships and wave to them. + +One day while Sarah was at the beach, a jolly ship appeared. She was so excited, she pointed to the ship and then jumped and shouted "That's a beautiful ship!" + +Sarah's mom pointed to the ship and said, "Look, see how jolly the ship looks? I bet we can see the ship up close." + +They waited until the ship came close. Sarah clapped with excitement when the sailors waved and shouted, "Ahoy!" + +Sarah waved and shouted back "Ahoy!" + +The sailors tossed Sarah a rope and she pulled the ship near the shore. She beamed with joy and said, "Thank you for showing me your ship!" + +The sailors tipped their hats and sailed away, their jolly ship going further and further away until nothing was left but the sound of the waves. +Once upon a time, there were two girls - Anna and Chloe. Anna was very smart, but she was so busy studying and trying to be the best at everything that she rarely had time to play or have fun. Chloe was having lots of fun - running around, playing in the park, and meeting new friends. + +One day, Anna decided to spend her free time with Chloe. As they walked, Anna asked Chloe why she was always so happy and busy with so many activities. Chloe told her friend, “I’ve been learning to lean on friends and enjoy life!" + +Anna still wasn't sure what Chloe meant, so Chloe took out a file with names of all the friends that she had made during her crazy adventures. Anna was surprised to see all of her friends in the file, and she thought “Maybe it's important to lean on friends and enjoy life sometimes!†+ +Ever since then, Anna learned a valuable lesson - it's okay to lean on friends for help and take time to enjoy life. Anna and Chloe were always together and shared many amazing experiences! + +The moral of this story - friends are important and it's important to enjoy life! +John and his mom were getting ready for a special day. John asked his mom, "What are we preparing for?" His mom smiled and said, "We are going to have a very successful day!" + +John took a long look outside and saw the sun shining very bright. He was so excited he started jumping around the room. His mom said, "Let's get ready. Put your shoes on and get your hat." + +After they were ready, his mom said, "First, we need to go to the toilet." John said, "OK!" + +John and his mom went to the toilet and quickly finished what they had to do. After they were done, John asked his mom, "What now?" His mom said, "Now, let's go and have a successful day!" + +John cheered and they both left together and enjoyed their special day. John was so proud that he and his mom prepared so well! +Once upon a time, there was a smart bear who loved to explore. One day, he was walking through a forest, and the sun was shining brightly. He wanted to get out of the forest and get back home, so he kept walking. + +Suddenly he came to a clearing and he paused. In the center of the clearing was a big, round, yellow light. He had never seen anything like it. He approached it and noticed that it showed him a map of the forest that he was in. He was so excited. + +He followed the map to try to get out of the forest, but he soon realized that he was lost. He tried looking at the map again and again, but he still couldn't figure out how to get out. + +As he was getting frustrated, he heard a gentle voice behind him. It was a small rabbit. The rabbit said, "Do you need help? I know all the trails in this forest, I can get you out." + +The bear thanked the rabbit and thanked him again. The rabbit laughed and said, "You're welcome. Come, I'll show you the way!" + +The bear happily followed the rabbit and soon, he was out of the forest. He thanked the rabbit again and waved goodbye as the rabbit hopped off. The bear smiled and continued on his journey, feeling very smart. +One day, a small boy wanted to buy some candy. He walked to the vendor and asked if he could buy some candy. The vendor said yes and showed the boy the candy. It all looked delicious but the candy was too expensive for the boy. He only had a few coins and it wasn't enough. + +The vendor felt sorry for the boy, so he ordered a special small box of candy at a lower price. The boy was very excited and thanked the vendor. As he was about to leave, the vendor suddenly changed his mind. He said that the boy should pay full price for the candy. + +The boy was sad and disappointed. He didn't have enough money and had to go home without the candy. He was very upset and wished he had never gone to the vendor. +One Sunday morning, it was very cold. All the plants and trees outside were frozen. Everything in the yard was dependable, still and quiet. + +Inside the house, a little girl was also as quiet as a mouse. She was so small and her feet couldn't even touch the ground. She liked to watch things and freeze any time she heard a sound. + +The day was very long and the little girl never moved. She was so dependable and patient, a little statue! + +At the end of the day, when the sun went down, the girl woke up and moved her feet around. She was so glad to be alive on this very cold Sunday night and she was happy that she could move and dance in the light! +Once there was a girl who had a broken toy. She was sad because she could not play with it anymore. She had an idea and decided to wrap the toy. She went around her house and found some colorful paper, glue and scissors. She wrapped the toy very carefully. Suddenly, the broken toy was fixed! She smiled and started playing with her toy. The girl was happy because she had a clever idea to wrap the broken toy. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl. She was very thoughtful, and often found herself looking up at the sky. Every morning she would go out for a walk with her mum, and every day she would insist on stopping to look at the beautiful sky. + +One day, the girl asked her mum if they could climb the highest hill in the park. She wanted to see the sky up close! But her mum said no; she was worried that the hill would be too high and too steep. The girl was sad, but she was also very thoughtful and determined. She made her mum a special promise that she would never climb the hill without supervision. + +Mum sighed and agreed. Every day, the girl insisted on walking to the hill and asking her mum if they could climb it. Little did the girl know, her mum had a very special surprise planned for her. + +One day, when the girl asked her mum for the millionth time if they could climb the hill, her mum said yes. The girl was amazed and could hardly believe it. She and her mum climbed the hill and when the girl got to the top, she saw the most beautiful sight of all. She realised that her mum had actually arranged for them to watch the sunset together! + +The girl was so happy and thanked her mum with a big hug. From then on, they never missed an evening to sit together on the hill and watch the sky turn orange, +Once upon a time there were two children, Allison and Noah. Allison was three and Noah was five. They were playing in the park when they stumbled on a fan. Noah was so excited and picked it up to inspect it. + +Allison was embarrassed! She said to Noah, "What if someone sees us? They might not like us playing with it." Noah was not worried. He was sure no one was watching. + +The two children decided to take the fan home. On the way home, they discovered it belonged to their neighbour, Mrs. Jones. Allison was more embarrassed. She knew Mrs. Jones liked to keep her garden neat and tidy and wouldn't be pleased if she saw the fan was gone. + +Noah suggested they put the fan back in Mrs. Jones's garden. Allison agreed and the two children put the fan back exactly where they found it. They congratulated each other for being brave and discovering the right thing to do. They skipped home with big smiles. +Once upon a time there was a really fat cat. He loved to eat pizza every single day. His mom and dad tried to prevent it, but the cat always found a way to get pizza. + +One day his mom and dad got so upset that they took away all of the cat's pizza. The cat was so sad, that he decided he wanted to start eating healthier foods. + +He began eating apples, carrots and bananas. He was amazed by how delicious these foods were! He was also happy to find out that he was not so fat anymore. + +The moral of the story is that unhealthy foods can prevent us from being the best versions of ourselves. So try to always eat healthy foods! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mama and a papa. They wanted to make a baby, so they did. Mama and Papa were very happy. They called the baby a tiny bundle of joy. + +One day, they decided to build a hidden home for the baby. They worked very hard and soon they made a secret secret spot. Mama said, "Let's hide it away so nobody can find it!" + +Papa found a very big tree and Mama found some big rocks. Mama and Papa put them together and the baby was now safe and hidden away. Every day Mama and Papa sang about their baby and how happy they were. + +Even when it was very dark, the baby was still hidden away. Mama and Papa were so happy. They had a special place for the baby for all time. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was very foolish. He decided he wanted to take a swim in the sea. So he set off. + +When he reached the beach, the tide was very strong. The little boy thought it would be fun to swim in it. But he was wrong. The tide carried the little boy out to sea. + +He swam and swam, but could not get back to the beach. The little boy was very tired and scared. Everyone looked for the little boy, but they could not find him. + +The foolish little boy never made it back home. To this day, no one knows what happened to him. He was just carried away by the tide. +Once upon a time, there was a mom who wanted to take her 3 year old daughter to a new cafe. The daughter was so excited to join in the fun at the cafe! + +"Let's go and see the menu," said Mom. + +The daughter was so happy and sang tunefully. Everywhere they looked, people were talking and laughing together. + +Suddenly, they heard a deaf noise. They turned around and saw a group of people carrying a loud speaker. They played deaf music and no one could hear each other. + +The mom and daughter were so sad and had to leave the cafe. They waved goodbye to everyone and sadly went home. + +Their visit to the cafe didn't end as they wanted and they were both disappointed. The 3 year old girl cried and wiped away her tears. + +The end. +Once there was a boy named John. Each day, he liked eating yogurt for dessert. One day, John's mom gave him a mild yogurt to finish. It was very creamy and sweet. + +John happily took the yogurt but he didn't like the taste. He thought it was too mild for him. He asked his mom for a sweeter flavor but she said that he had to finish the yogurt first. + +John got angry and threw the cup on the floor. His mom got upset and scolded him. She said he was not allowed to get a new yogurt until he finished the one she gave him. + +John was sad but he had to obey his mom. He slowly ate his yogurt, one spoonful at a time. He was almost done but he still didn't like it. + +John finished the yogurt, but he wasn't happy. He learned his lesson and never refused to eat what his mom gave him again. +Luke was very excited. His parents had bought him a birdcage for his birthday! He carefully placed it in the middle of the living room, and the first thing he did was gaze at its beauty. He could not take his eyes off it. + +He remembered how his parents warned him to take good care of it. They told him to not be careless and to always make sure the birdcage was super clean. So Luke vowed to keep his promise and take good care of it. + +When his parents came back home that evening, they saw Luke's proud face looking at the birdcage. They asked him if he had kept his promise and taken good care of it, to which Luke nodded with a smile. His parents were so proud of him! + +In the following months, Luke took extra good care of the birdcage, never missing a day of cleaning it. He even made sure to keep it extra clean and tidy. Little did he know that he would soon have a pet bird to fill it - a surprise from his parents! +Mary and her mom were walking through the park. Mary looked around and saw a strange basket sitting next to a tree. She ran over to it and gazed inside. It smelled smelly and she wrinkled her nose. + +Her mom said, “What’s in the basket, Mary?†+ +Mary peered inside and saw lots of small, furry creatures! She said, “Mommy, look! There are lots of bunnies in the basket!†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “I think those are baby raccoons. Let’s see if we can give them a better home.†+ +They found a nearby bush with some leaves and made a cozy nest for the raccoons. Mary watched as the little creatures snuggled into the nest and she smiled. She said, “Now they’re safe and happy!†+Once upon a time there was a naughty little girl. She had long, brown hair that she liked to twirl around her fingers. One day, the naughty girl decided to do something naughty in the garden. + +As she was running around and pulling the petals off the flowers, her mum came outside to get her. + +"Naughty girl! I told you not to do that!" said Mum. The naughty girl smiled. + +Mum grabbed hold of the naughty girl's hand, and grabbed a piece of her hair. She then dragged her inside their house. + +"You need to learn to not be naughty!", said Mum. + +The naughty girl nodded and said, "Ok, Mum, I will get better." + +Mum smiled and gave the naughty girl a hug. "Good girl", she said and the naughty girl smiled. + +The naughty girl went off to brush her hair and make sure she was never naughty again. +Once upon a time there was a gentle mushroom, growing in a special spot in the woods. He was very happy living in the woods and loved feeling the sun on him and playing with his friends. + +One day, a big, scary creature came out of the bushes and tried to crush him. He was so scared – he quickly shut his eyes tight and waited. But then the creature started laughing and said he was just playing! From then on, the mushroom and creature were the very best of friends. + +Every day they would play together, and the creature was always very gentle and kind to the little mushroom. They would hide in the bushes and giggle, then run and roll around in the grass. + +Finally, the day came when the gentle creature had to go away. He asked the mushroom to stay safe, to keep growing and stay happy. The mushroom stopped and watched as his new friend flew away. + +And ever since then, the mushroom thought about him every day, in his special spot in the woods. +The little boy was playing in the park. He loves trains, so he ran to the train station. When he arrived at the station he saw a train going by very quickly. He was so excited to catch the train! He asked his dad "Can I catch it?" + +His dad looked very serious, and said "No, it is not safe. That train is too fast for you." + +The boy was very disappointed, but he understood. He ran away to find something else in the park, something that he can catch. Suddenly, he saw a big, yellow butterfly. He quickly chased after it and was able to catch it with his hands. + +The boy was so happy! He shouted with joy and said to his dad, "Look, I caught something!" + +His dad smiled and said, "That's wonderful, you are very clever!" +Once there was a little girl, who liked to dress up in pretty clothes. Every day, she looked out at the sunrise and it made her happy. + +One day, the little girl wanted to wear her favorite dress - a soft, pretty purple one. But even as she put it on, her mom said she couldn't wear it. + +The little girl was sad. She didn't understand why she couldn't wear her favorite dress. + +That night, her dad sat down and explained to her that the dress was special, and she needed to take good care of it. He said, “If you love something, you have to take care of it. That way, it will stay soft and beautiful, like the sunrise.†+ +The little girl was very happy with her dad's explanation. Now she knew how to treat something that was special. From that day forward, she was very careful with her dress and every morning, she would look at the sunrise and be grateful for its beauty. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Lucy. One day Lucy and her mommy were at the store looking for something new. They found a fancy stove with lots of different knobs and buttons! "Oooh, Mommy, can we get it?" Lucy asked. + +Mommy smiled. "Well why don't you find something special to put in the new stove?" she said. + +So Lucy went off looking for something special. She looked in every corner and crevice of the store but nothing caught her eye. Until finally she stumbled upon an old jar with a lid. Lucy opened the lid and found it was filled with coins! She picked up the jar and showed her mommy. + +Mommy smiled. "That will make a nice surprise for your new stove!" + +And it did! The coins made a special sound when they were cooking in the new fancy stove. It was a very special surprise and it made Lucy so happy. + +The End. +Once upon a time was a little girl who had a doll. It was a fake doll, but the little girl didn't know. In the evening, the little girl played with her doll and when it was time for bed, she put the doll in her bed and lay down. + +As the little girl lay in her bed she could hear the doll talking. The doll said it was going to play outside and the little girl said it couldn't because it was dark. The doll said it was ok, that it knew a way out. + +The next morning the little girl was very surprised to find her doll gone! She searched everywhere and her mom and dad asked her where the doll was. She said she didn't know, but deep down she knew the doll had lied to her and snuck out in the night. She never saw her doll again. +Once upon a time there was a bunny named Binky. Binky was very worried because he had no food. He wanted to eat something but he didn't know what to do. + +Binky saw a carrot lying in a nearby garden. He hopped up to it and made a plan to use it. He used his teeth to bite into the carrot and tasted its juicy sweetness. + +Binky felt so happy and relieved. He hopped around the garden, nibbling on his new yummy snack. + +From then on, Binky stopped worrying about food. He always used the carrots he found in the garden and ate them happily. +Once upon a time, there was a large candle. It was the biggest candle anyone had ever seen! But over time, the big candle started to shrink. Every day it got a little bit smaller and smaller. + +One day, a little girl saw the candle and wanted to touch it. She stretched out her hand and was about to grab it when the candle suddenly shrank even more. The little girl was so surprised that she jumped back. + +The candle kept shrinking and shrinking until it was so small you could hardly see it. But the little girl was determined to get it. She slowly crept closer and finally, she managed to pick up the tiny candle. + +The little girl was very happy and she carefully carried it back to her house to show her mom. She was so proud of her little candle. And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit named Stu. Stu was very nervous one day. He was staring out the window when he saw a huge eye! Stu was so surprised he jumped out of his seat! He looked again and realized that it was just an owl perched in a tree. He began to feel less nervous when he recognized that it was just an owl. He went back to the window and noticed something else. It was a colorful bird in the same tree! It was so pretty Stu couldn't help but admire it. It made him feel much better and less nervous. He waved good bye to the owl and colorful bird as he happily went to play. +The boy was excited. He couldn't wait to come to the pitch. He was enthusiastic because it was his first time playing football. He was very happy to come with his friends. + +When he arrived, everyone cheered in excitement. His friends cheered louder when they saw him. All of them wanted to come and play football. + +The boy was very enthusiastic. He ran around the pitch with a huge smile on his face. He took the ball and kicked it to his friends. He laughed and had a lot of fun. + +At the end of the game, the boy was so excited that he wanted to come back the next day. He had lots of fun and he enjoyed spending time with his friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sophie. Sophie was 3 and she liked pink things. She had a beautiful pink coat that she kept very carefully in her closet. Every time Sophie went outside, she wore her pink coat to keep her warm. + +One day, Sophie's mom gave her another pink coat. It was even more beautiful than the one she had before. Sophie was very excited and she kept it very safe in her closet. Every time she went outside, she would decide which coat to wear. + +One morning when Sophie was getting ready to go outside, she realized that her closet was very full. She had too many pink coats and she didn't know which one to wear. So she decided to keep only one coat and give the other one away to someone who needed it. + +Sophie was very happy to be able to give away her extra coat. She knew it was a good thing and she felt proud of herself. That night, she put the coat carefully back in her closet and made sure to keep it safe. + +The end. +Once there was a poor woodcutter living in a small village. He had to work very hard every day to feed his family. He was hardworking and honest. One day he went deep into the forest to cut down some trees. He used his axe to cut the trees and sometimes he would get lost. + +As he was wandering deep in the forest, he found a magical tree. When he stood near the tree, he heard its voice. The tree said, “If you are sharp and tie a knot in my trunk, you will have a wish grantedâ€. + +The woodcutter was very surprised, but he was not deaf. He heard the tree and he was wise. He thought hard and decided to be careful. He took his axe and cut the trunk carefully. He made sure that he did not harm the tree. + +He tied a tight knot in the trunk and then he took a step back. Suddenly, his wish was granted and he was very happy. He learned a important lesson, even if something looks easy, you need to be wise and careful. The woodcutter went back home with a smile on his face. +Tommy was hungry. He wanted a meal. But he didn't know what to do. He looked around, confused. + +Then he saw his mum in the kitchen. He ran over to her and said, "Mum, I'm hungry. Can I have a meal?" + +His mum smiled at him. She said, "Okay, Tommy. Let's use the blender to make a smoothie. That can be your meal!" + +Tommy was excited. He helped his mum use ingredients like milk, strawberries and yogurt, and watched as the blender whirred and hummed. + +When it stopped, they enjoyed the smoothie together. Tommy was no longer confused and he was satisfied with his meal. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. Every day they went outside to play together. One day they wanted to find something new to do. Jill had an idea. She said let's go gather some tomatoes from the garden. + +Jack and Jill went to the garden and started to look for tomatoes. They found some big ones and some small ones, but then Jack found a big and juicy one. He said it was the most original tomato of them all. + +Jack and Jill gathered the original tomato with the rest. They took their harvest of tomatoes back to Jill's house and made a big and tasty tomato salad. + +The two friends enjoyed their salad and from that day on they went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a snake. It was very quiet. It liked to attach itself to things. One day, it attached to a tree. But the tree was shaking and shaking. Then, the snake saw a branch. It attached to the branch so it could feel safe. It stayed there until it was quiet again. Then, the snake kept on attaching to different things as it went along. And that was how the snake stayed safe. The End. +One day, Sammy and his mom went to a park. There were lots of trees and there were many birds flying around. Sammy's mom said, "Look Sammy, there's a pretty melon!" Sammy looked and saw a melon sitting on a big rock. He said, "Mommy, I want the melon!" + +Mommy said, "Ok, Sammy. Let's go get it." They both walked over to the rock and Sammy picked up the melon. It was big and heavy and Sammy was so excited. He hugged it tight and smiled. + +All of a sudden, something zoomed past them. Sammy and his mom both looked up in the sky and saw a bright yellow bird flying around. The bird was zooming around and around in circles. Sammy said, "Wow, mommy, look! He's so pretty!" His mom nodded and smiled. + +They watched the bird zoom around in the sky until it was out of sight, and then Sammy and his mom headed home with the melon. Sammy was so happy he hugged it even tighter the whole way home. +Once upon a time there was a very friendly bear. His name was Bob and he loved to explore. One day he found a long, thin cord and he decided to follow it. As he followed it, he started to sneeze. He thought something must be at the end of the cord! + +He followed the cord until he ended up at a big tree. There was a small house inside the tree! He sniffed and he sneezed again. It was then that he noticed the small door was open. He peered inside and he was so surprised. There was a friendly old lady gathering together lots of colourful yarns and ribbons. + +The old lady said hello to Bob and he said hello back. She asked him why he was following the cord and he told her he was curious to know where it went. She laughed and told him she was making a scarf. She gave him one of the many colourful scarves she'd already made and asked him to keep it safe. Bob thanked the friendly old lady and hugged her as he said goodbye. + +From that day on, Bob always wore the colourful scarf the friendly old lady had given him. He also always enjoyed following cords, just to see where they'd take him! +Maddie and her mommy were so excited to celebrate Maddie's third birthday. + +The family got together in Maddie's mommy's house. Everyone was wearing pretty party hats. + +Maddie's mommy decorated the living room with lots of balloons and special birthday decorations. + +Then it was time for cake! Maddie had a delicious cake with chocolate and sprinkles. She was so excited, that she jumped and danced in happiness. + +The last part of the birthday celebration was a special surprise. Maddie's mommy took her to the bathroom. It was a beautiful, unique bathroom with bubbles and flowers everywhere! Maddie was so happy she couldn't believe her eyes. + +The celebration ended with lots of hugs, kisses and lots of tired eyes. Maddie went to bed with a smile on her face. What a special and happy day it was! +Once upon a time there was a little bear called Joe. Joe was always very troubled because he was missing something important. He was missing a button! Everywhere Joe looked, all the other bears had buttons - but Joe had none. Joe was very sad. + +One day, while Joe was out walking, he saw a voice coming from a tree. The voice said "Joe, I can help you. You need a button to be happy". Joe was so excited and he rushed over to the tree and asked "How can you help me?". + +The voice replied "It's easy Joe. You need to help out other people with their problems, and then you will see your luck will change. You will get your button". Joe was so relieved and thanked the voice for his advice. + +From that day on, Joe helped out everyone he met with their troubles. Soon enough, Joe was given a button for his kind deeds. Joe was so happy, he had finally got the button he needed. + +The moral of the story is that when you put others first, you will be rewarded in the end. +One day there was a rabbit who was wandering in a meadow. The rabbit was feeling so hungry! He noticed some yarn lying in the grass and he started eating it. He ate and ate until he was full. + +As he was eating the yarn he noticed a fox running towards him. The rabbit was so scared but he couldn't run fast enough. Luckily the fox stopped in front of him and said, 'Don't be afraid, I'm here to feed you!' The fox reached into a pocket and pulled out a carrot - the rabbit's favourite food. + +The rabbit was so happy and relieved. He thanked the fox for feeding him - he'd never felt so full. From that day onwards, the rabbit and the fox became fast friends. The fox fed the rabbit every day and they shared many happy moments together. The rabbit was so glad the fox had found him eating the yarn in the meadow. +Billy was very happy. Today he was going to mail a great letter to his friend. He walked up to the gate of the post office and waved his letter. He was so excited for his friend to get it. + +Suddenly, the wind blew hard and the gate of the post office opened wide. Before Billy knew what was happening, the letter flew out of his hands and the gate slammed shut. + +Billy waited for a few minutes by the gate, but the letter never came back. He knew it was gone forever. He slowly walked away, feeling very sad. He would never get to share great news with his friend. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy had a magic pumpkin. It was different to other pumpkins because it could lock itself. Daisy was excited to show her mum and dad her pumpkin, so she ran up to the living room where they were sitting and she said “Look! My pumpkin can lock itself!†+ +Daisy’s mum and dad were very impressed with the magic pumpkin. But they wanted Daisy to understand the importance of locking things up. Daisy’s mum said “Daisy, can you show us how you lock the pumpkin?â€. Daisy did it without any difficulty. + +Now that Daisy understood what locking can do, her mum told her this story: “Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lola who loved playing by the river. One day, she forgot to lock up her bedroom window, and a big wind blew open and it got very messy. Lola learned an important lesson: it’s important to stay calm, and lock things up!â€. + +Daisy was very wise and thought long and hard about the story. She picked up her magic pumpkin and said “I promise I’ll always lock my pumpkin and make sure everything is safeâ€. Her mum smiled and gave her a big hug. + +Daisy took the lesson to heart and she always used the magic pumpkin to lock everything in her home. +One day, Sammy and his mom went to the store. When they got there, a big sign said "Welcome!" Sammy was so excited to go in. But when they opened the door, it felt filthy. It was very messy and dirty. + +Sammy's mom looked around and decided it was not a safe place to buy food. She took Sammy's hand and they quickly left. But not before Sammy spotted a shiny knife on the shelf. + +"Mom, can I buy it?" he asked. His mom said no and they kept walking. + +When they got home, Sammy was sad. He wanted the knife so badly. Suddenly, his mom had an idea. She took out a box and inside was a big, juicy watermelon. + +"Let's cut it up!" she said, smiling. Sammy was so happy and grabbed the knife. He carefully cut it into slices, one after another. When they were done, they enjoyed the delicious treat together. + +Sammy was very thankful he didn't get the knife. He had a much better time with his mom! +Once there was a girl called Mercy. She was very obedient and listened to her parents. One day her parents said they would go and visit a coal mine. Mercy was scared, but she was obedient and went along. + +When they got there, they had to climb down a very deep hole. When they reached the bottom, it was very dark and Mercy wanted to go back home. But her parents said no, they had to visit the coal mine. + +They went further and Mercy could see coal. She was so scared that she started to cry. Her parents said she had to be obedient and visit the coal mine. One of the miners saw her crying and decided to help. He said she could visit the coal mine, and she could go back home afterwards. + +But now there was a problem. The miners discovered that Mercy was stuck and couldn't get out of the coal mine! Mercy was frightened and desperate to get out, but there was nothing she could do. + +Eventually, she was stuck at the coal mine, and never made it back home. + +The end. +Once upon a time a little girl named Molly went for a walk. She found a piece of wood on the ground. She decided to store it in her pocket. After a while, she came across a big tree. The tree was mild and had lots of wood. Molly was very excited. She wanted to store some wood in her pocket, but her pocket was already full. Then, she had a great idea! She made a little pile of wood next to the tree and hid it there. Every day she visited her secret wood store. She spent her days playing with the wood and making special things with it. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved medicine. Every day after school she would go to the doctor's office and he would give her fancy medicine. She loved it so much. + +The medicine made her happy and it felt like it was giving her special powers. People used to say she was magic! She always looked forward to going to the doctor's office because it felt like a party. + +One day, when the little girl went to the doctor's office, he gave her a very special medicine. It was even more fancy than the ones before. She felt like she was on cloud nine! She thanked the doctor for his kindness, and hugged him. + +That little girl was so happy with her medicine and the doctor's love. They became very good friends. She would always look forward to going to his office. +Once there was a fair suit. Everyone admired it, but it didn't sparkle like it used to. The suit needed a good polish. + +One day, a boy came along. He saw the suit and thought it could look so much better. So he got out his polishing cloth and started polishing the suit. + +After a few passes, the suit began to shine. The boy smiled and kept polishing it until it was the most beautiful and fair thing he had ever seen. + +When the suit was polished and shining, the boy proudly put it on. Everyone around cheered and clapped. The fair suit looked amazing on him! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Ann. Today Ann wanted to do something fun. She decided to make dough! +Ann was very excited and she went to the kitchen to get the ingredients she needed - flour, water and butter. She mixed the ingredients together to make the dough. +Ann started to rub the soft dough. It felt so good! Rubbing the dough was a lot of fun. +Suddenly the phone rang, and Ann was confused. She stopped rubbing the dough and ran to answer the phone. When she came back to the kitchen, she noticed the dough had turned very hard. She was confused and didn't know what had happened. +Ann took the hard dough and started to rub it again. After a few minutes of rubbing, it began to get softer and softer until it was again as soft as it was before. +Ann was so relieved. She smiled, feeling happy and content. She was glad she had been able to turn her hard dough back into soft dough and her day was saved! +Once upon a time, Joe saw something far away. It was big and fierce looking. Joe squinted and saw it was a tiger. His mom gasped and held him close. + +The tiger was very distant, but it didn't stop him from roaring. He was so loud that it almost made Joe's ears hurt. The tiger looked scary, so Joe and Mom hid behind a bush. + +All of a sudden, the tiger took a big jump and landed right in front of them! Joe was so scared he stayed very still. Even his mom couldn't move. + +But then, something amazing happened - a friendly hare hopped over and snapped his fingers. The tiger opened his eyes and seemed very sleepy. He yawned and jumped away, disappearing into the distance. + +Joe and Mom were so relieved that the hare had snapped his fingers. From then on, they realized the power of a snap! +Once upon a time there was a patch of land. It was very special because no one else had it. It was so special it was spoiled like a baby. + +One day a small bird came to the patch of land. She was tired and wanted to rest. She saw food and water and so settled down. + +The bird tucked her head under her wing and hoped. She hoped she could stay in this patch forever. She hoped it would always be special and spoiled. + +After a while something amazing happened. Flowers grew from the patch and birds from miles around flew there. The little bird had become the queen of the patch and was happy. + +The little bird never stopped hoping and the patch was always special and spoiled. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Susie. She was a very cheerful girl. One day, Susie got on her bicycle and went outside to ride. As she rode, she saw a big park with many lamps. She thought they looked so pretty in the sun, so she decided to ride up close. + +When she got closer, the lamps started to shine! Susie felt so excited. She jumped off her bicycle and ran over to the lamps. And do you know what happened next? Susie took a ride on the lamps. She went around and around in circles! It was so much fun. + +Susie stayed and played for a long time. She was so cheerful and happy. The sun was shining, the lamps were glowing, and Susie was grinning from ear to ear as she kept riding around the lamps. +Once there was a little boy named Bob. He loved to roll around in the yard and have fun. One day, he saw a vegetable in the garden. He was excited and couldn't wait to touch it, so he rolled over and grabbed it. + +But Bob's mom saw him, and she was very angry. Bob felt ashamed. He knew he shouldn't have taken the vegetable, so he put it back and ran away to hide. + +The next day, there was nothing left in the garden. Bob's mom had taken all of the vegetables away because she was so mad at him. Bob felt even more ashamed. He knew he had done something wrong, and he was too scared to ever go back to the garden again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. Her mother always asked Sarah to help number the dishes before putting them away. This was something Sarah enjoyed doing—she liked to count out the plates, the silverware, and the cups. + +But one day, when Sarah was counting the dishes, she noticed something strange. One of the cups was missing! Sarah asked her mother what happened to the cup but her mother didn't seem to know. She simply replied, "It's an unknown, I guess." + +Sarah thought about this unknown for a long time. She even dreamed about the missing cup. Suddenly she had an idea. She asked her mother if she could help look for the missing cup. + +They looked all over the house, but it was nowhere in sight. Finally, Sarah remembered what her mother said—the cup was an unknown. Could this be why they couldn't find the cup? Sarah thought maybe if they could give the cup a number, then they would be able to find it. + +Sarah and her mother decided to go to the store and buy a new cup. The new cup was marked with the number zero. When they got home, Sarah put the new cup with the rest of the dishes. + +That night, while they were counting the dishes, they noticed something strange. Sarah pointed to the cup with the number zero and said, “Mom, I think we found our unknown!" +Jill had a big basket. She filled it with crazy things. She put her favorite hat, a jump rope, paints and crayons. + +She went to the park with her basket and got very excited. She looked around a bit and saw a friend. + +Jill: "I own a basket with crazy things inside." + +Friend: "What kind of things?" + +Jill: "Let me show you. I have a hat, a jump rope, paints and crayons!" + +The friend was so impressed. She wanted to own a basket with crazy things too. So Jill decided to give her the jump rope from her basket. + +Jill: "Here you go. Now you own a piece of my crazy basket!" + +The friend smiled and thanked Jill. They both laughed and played in the park for the rest of the day. +Once there was a little girl. She wanted to win. So, she went to the park to play hide-and-seek. She hid very well, so she was sure she would win. + +But then she heard a noise. She looked around and saw a long snake. It was slithering along the path. She was scared at first, but then she got brave. She wanted to win, so she ran as fast as she could. + +The snake was still behind her. It was getting closer. But the little girl was strong and she ran faster. Finally, she made it to the park gate. She had won! + +The little girl was very proud of herself. She had been brave and she had won the game. She never forgot the day she won against the long snake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emily. She was three years old, and always alert. One day, Emily's mummy said, "Emily, it's time to have a nice bath!" Emily looked excited. + +Emily's mummy got a big cup and filled it with warm water. Then she put it in the bathtub. Emily went into the bathroom and pulled off her clothes. She stepped into the bathtub and sat in the warm water. It felt so nice! + +Emily's mummy gave her a yellow sponge. Emily picked up the sponge and bathed her arms and legs with it. She washed her hair with the shampoo, and she smiled. She loved the way it felt! + +Once she was finished, Emily stepped out of the bathtub and dried off with a towel. Then she put her clothes back on and ran out of the bathroom. It felt so nice to feel all clean and alert! +Once, there were two sisters. They talked all the time. One day, one of the sisters decided to do something special. She asked her sister to take a walk with her. + +At first, the other sister didn't want to go. She thought it was just like a normal walk. But the other sister promised that it was something fun. So, she said okay. + +The sisters went for the walk and ended up at a park. The other sister was surprised to see a big playground. She had never seen anything like it before. + +The two sisters had a great time playing in the playground. They talked, laughed and had a great time together. + +When they returned home, the first sister told her sister how she wanted to do something special for her. She knew that the other sister had thought it was going to be a normal walk. And she was right, but it was so much better. She wanted them both to realise that sometimes, doing something special can be a lot more fun than a normal walk. + +The sisters enjoyed their day, and they looked forward to more days like this. The moral of the story is that doing something special can be so much more fun and rewarding than just doing a normal activity. +Once upon a time, there was a wide open field with a big sun in the sky. In the middle of the field there were two friends: a bunny and a bear. The bunny was small and gentle, while the bear was big and strong. + +They had never met before, but the bear was kind and compassionate. The bunny could tell. The bear asked the bunny if he wanted to explore the field together. + +The bunny thought that it sounded like fun, so the two started running and playing. They explored all around the wide field. They jumped, ran, and hopped around together. + +The bunny felt so happy. He had never had a friend like this before. The bear was so kind and compassionate. + +At the end of the day, the bunny and bear said goodbye. They both had so much fun, and they would never forget their time together in the wide, open field. +Once upon a time there was a tiny baby lion named Lenny. He lived in an enormous forest with his family. He had an arm that was very strong, just like his father’s. + +One day, Lenny took a walk in the forest. He saw an enormous tree and wanted to climb up to look at the view. He started to climb, but it was too hard. He started to miss his father’s strong arm. + +Just then, Lenny heard a voice. “Wait, little one!†it said. He looked down and saw an enormous eagle. “I can help you up!†it said. + +Lenny was frightened at first, but then the eagle said, “I can carry you with my strong arm!†+ +So Lenny climbed on the eagle’s back, and the eagle flew him to the top of the tree. Lenny looked around and was amazed. He waved to the eagle and said thank you. + +The eagle said good bye and flew away. From then on, Lenny didn’t miss his father’s strong arm nearly as much. +Once there was a young boy named Peter. Peter loved exploring and one day he decided to explore a tube. He had never seen this tube before, so he couldn't wait to go inside. + +The tube had a big door, with shiny locks. Peter was excited and wanted to open it, but he didn't know how to use the locks. He was just a young boy, after all! + +Then, all of a sudden, a magical fairy flew down and granted Peter the key to unlock the tube. The magical fairy waved her wand and pointed it to the locks. Magically, the locks all opened up! + +Peter was so happy and he ran inside the tube. There were many things to explore and lots of treasures to be found. + +He spent the day exploring, but when the sun started to set, Peter knew it was time to go. He said goodbye to the magical fairy and locked the tube door before he left. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was three years old and very happy. Amy was so happy she wanted to share her joy. She decided to clap her hands. Amy looked down at her feet and began to applaud. + +Her feet were normal, like all other children. But when she clapped her hands, they made a special sound that went beyond normal. It was a nice sound and it made her smile. + +Then, her mother heard the sound and came in the room. She smiled and began to applaud too. Amy felt excited and started clapping her hands faster. + +The sound was so nice that it spread to other rooms in the house. Soon, everyone was applauding Amy. She was having the best day of her life. And when it was all over, Amy was even more happy. She knew good things were possible. +Once there was a charming but hungry bunny. He wanted to find food, so he searched high and low. He hopped and hopped, but couldn't find anything to eat. + +Then, he saw a wonderful way - a garden filled with carrots and lettuce. He hopped into the garden and started to feed. He ate so many carrots, he almost couldn't move! + +When he was full, the bunny was happy, and thankful for the wonderful way he was able to feed himself. He hopped away happily, full and content. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle parade. Everybody was carrying something special. Each person took turns weighing their special thing. + +The little girl in the parade had a big balloon. It was so big that it was hard to carry! The little girl looked a bit worried. But when it was her turn to weigh it, the balloon was just right! + +That made everyone very happy. The little girl bounced down the street with her balloon, smiling all the way. + +The gentle parade kept going, until suddenly everyone stopped. They had reached their final destination. The little girl couldn't believe it! + +The people all cheered for her and her big balloon. What a special day! +Once upon a time, two friends Peter and Anna were walking down a noisy street. Peter stopped to take a break and looked around. He noticed a welcome sign on a door. + +"What's a welcome sign?" Peter asked Anna. + +"It's a sign that spreads happiness and invites people inside," Anna said smiling. + +Peter and Anna decided they wanted to spread the same happiness. So, they made some more welcome signs to put on the door. When people opened the door and saw the signs, they felt happy. + +Soon enough, the street was filled with happiness and joy, and everyone was happy for it. + +The moral of this story is that spreading happiness can make even a noisy street peaceful and joyful. +Once upon a time, there was a strong girl who lived in the city. One day, she decided to take the subway to go somewhere. As she got onto the subway, she loved how attractive it was. The windows were sparkling and the seats were bright and comfy. + +As she was on the subway, the girl was waiting to receive her stop. Every time it came to a stop, she looked out the window to see if it was hers. Finally, the girl's stop came and she hopped off the subway. She journeyed happily to her destination. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Joey. She was very cheerful and always looked for ways to make her friends and family happy. One day, her neighbour asked her if she could help him paint his fence. + +Joey was excited, so she agreed. She worked really hard and painted the fence again, and again and again, until it was all done. When it was finished, her neighbour was very thankful and gave Joey a trophy. + +Joey was so excited. She showed the trophy to all her friends. Everyone cheered for her and she was so proud of her achievement. + +But then Joey thought of something else. She gave the trophy to her neighbour who had asked her to help and said: "This is your trophy. You worked hard, too so you deserve it more than me." + +Joey's kind gesture made her neighbour very happy. He was so surprised that he gave her some of his toys as a thank you. + +Joey felt so proud of herself. She had learned an important lesson that day: it's always better to work together and it's always important to respect and be kind to those who help us. When we all put in effort to help each other, everybody wins. That's a very cheerful way to be! +Once upon a time there was a young girl who loved to play. She was happy and silly. Every day she laughed and sang and danced. + +One day her mom took her to the store. There, the young girl saw something she had never seen before - a big, shiny machine. + +"Mommy, what is that?" she asked. + +Her mom answered, "It's a restoring machine. You can put things in it and it will make them new again." +The young girl was so excited. She dropped a toy into the machine and watched it spin around. + +But when the machine stopped, the toy was still broken. The restoring machine didn't work. + +The young girl was so disappointed. She began to cry and walked away. She had been so silly to try the machine and now she was sad. + +Sadly, the young girl never trusted restoring machines again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave rabbit called Floppy. Floppy hopped bravely through the desert, searching for an oasis. After a long time hopping, Floppy spotted something in the distance. It was an oasis! + +Floppy was so excited, he hopped over as fast as he could. But as he reached the oasis, a big snake jumped out! The snake hissed at Floppy, trapping him by the water. + +The snake said, "You won't be getting this water, little rabbit! This oasis is mine!" + +Floppy was scared, but he thought of a plan. He said, "I'm not scared of you! I can out-squeeze you!" + +The snake was confused. "Out-squeeze me? What do you mean?" + +Floppy said, "Let's have a squeezing contest. My nose against your tail!" + +The snake thought this was a funny challenge and so he agreed. On the count of three, they both started squeezing each other as hard as they could. After a few minutes, the snake was starting to hurt and he finally let go. + +Floppy had won! The brave rabbit hopped over to the water and drank as much as he wanted. The snake was so impressed, he said, "You can stay here as long as you want +Once upon a time, there was a tight test. It did not like to be disturbed. Every day, it did its best to stay safe. But one day, a naughty boy came by and disturbed it. He laughed and pulled at it, which made it very upset. It cried and tried to get away, but the boy wouldn't let it go. + +The next day, his mom found out and the boy was scolded. He was very sorry for disturbing the test and he promised to never do it again. He even gave the test a big hug to make things better. After that, the test and the boy were friends and he protected the test from being disturbed again. +Once upon a time there was a dependable oven. It was very helpful to the family in the house. Every day, it cooked delicious meals. + +One day, the family's little three year old girl wanted to help the oven. She went up to it and said, “I can help you, oven!†+ +The oven replied, “Oh, thank you little one. What can you do for me?†+ +The little girl thought for a minute, then said, “I can be dependable like you!†+ +The oven said, “That is a wonderful thing to do! You are very kind and helpful.†+ +The little girl smiled and said, “Thank you, Oven. I will always be dependable for you.†+ +And the oven smiled back at her. And from then on, the little girl and the oven were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tom. Tom was three years old and he loved to go on adventures. + +One day, Tom went on a journey to a faraway place. He walked through a peaceful forest and when he reached the end he discovered a secret garden. It was full of colourful ornaments. They sparkled in the sun and shone in the moonlight. + +Tom was so excited by this discovery that he decided to mark the spot, so he placed a special yellow ornament on a tree. He knew that it would act as a marker so he could find his way back here. + +Tom smiled as he said goodbye to the secret garden, safe in the knowledge that he could return here when he wanted. He returned home, happy and peaceful. + +THE +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Peter. He was only three years old and very curious. One day he was walking in the woods and he came across a cow. He wanted to get close, so he stepped forward to poke the cow. + +The cow made a loud noise and Peter was very scared. He felt something poking him and he realised it was the cow's horns. He tried to get away, but the cow kept poking him with her horns. He was too scared to move. + +Suddenly the cow's owner appeared and shouted, "You should not poke animals Peter!" Peter started to cry. The man grabbed Peter and told him he had to be punished for poking the cow. + +The bad ending was that Peter had to stay inside for a week as a punishment for poking the cow. He was so scared that he never wanted to poke a cow again. +Once upon a time, there was a wise man. He liked to design things. One day, he decided to design a subway to help people get around more quickly. He worked very hard on designing the subway and the people of the town were very excited when it was finished. + +One day, a three year old boy came up to him and asked, "How did you make the subway?" The wise man smiled and said, "I used my wisdom to design it." The boy thought for a moment and then asked, "What is wisdom?" The wise man smiled again and said, "Wisdom is when you use your knowledge to make something better for everyone." + +The boy nodded and smiled. He thought to himself that being wise was an important and special thing. He thanked the wise man for teaching him about wisdom and for designing the subway. + +The wise man was very pleased. He thanked the boy for being so inquisitive and for appreciating his work. He was glad that his hard work was appreciated. From then on, the boy was sure to remember the wise man's words and was determined to be wise as well. +Once upon a time, there was a little bell. It was very special because it could ring. Every time it rang, something magical would happen. + +One day, the bell rang and magic filled the air. A waffle appeared! It was so delicious, the little girl who owned the bell was delighted! + +She decided to share the waffle with her friends. She cut it into little pieces and gave one to each of them. + +They all enjoyed the waffle and thanked the little bell for creating such a special treat. From then on, they rang the bell whenever they wanted a special treat. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - Joey and Millie. They were playing together in the garden and Joey wanted to show Millie something cool. He grabbed a bucket filled with salty water and said: "Come over here, Millie! Look what I found!" + +Millie came over to him and looked inside the bucket. "What is it, Joey?" Millie asked. + +"It’s a surprise! We can soak our feet in it and can have the saltiest feet ever!" Joey said with a big smile. But before Joey knew it, Millie was already getting into the bucket. She was being too careless and started to soak her feet in the salty water. Joey was laughing. + +But Millie didn't know that too much salt isn't good for anyone. She started to feel uncomfortable and yelled: "My feet hurt, Joey! What did you do?". + +Joey quickly took out his feet from the bucket. "Oh no, Millie! I'm sorry - I was being too careless". + +"It's OK," Millie replied. "At least we had fun - and salty feet!" +Once upon a time, there was a jolly old man who sold news. Every day, he would drive his cart around the town, shouting out to the people that he had all the latest news. + +The old man was very popular with the kids in the town. One day, he was visited by a 3 year old boy who asked if he could 'have a look' at the news. + +The old man smiled and said, "Of course! Take your time, I have all the time in the world!" + +The 3 year old laid out papers, magazines and books on the floor and began to read. After a few hours, he had read as much as he could about the news and was about to leave. The old man said, "Would you like to buy some news? I have plenty, and you can take it home with you!" + +The 3 year old smiled and said, "I don't have any money, but I'll come back tomorrow and buy some news." + +The old man smiled and said, "That's jolly good news! See you tomorrow then!" +Pete was a young boy who liked to draw. He had a special notebook that he used to draw. He liked to make the pictures better and better. Every day he would take out his notebook and try to improve his drawing. + +One day, it was hot outside. Too hot for Pete to go outside and play. So he stayed inside and worked on his drawings. He tried to make them as good as he could. He drew horses and dogs and trees, and he worked hard to make the pictures look better. + +After a few hours, all the pictures were finished. Pete was very happy. He looked at all the pictures and he could see how much better they were. He knew he had improved his drawing and he was very proud of himself. + +He put away his notebook and went outside to play. The day was still hot, but he was feeling proud as he knew he had improved his drawings to make them even better! +Danny was a three year old boy with lots of energy. He loved playing outside and discovering new things. One day, Danny decided to go exploring. He put on his hat and shoes to wear and started searching. He soon came across a big rock. It was very difficult to move, so he decided to climb it instead. Danny turned the rock over and saw all sorts of creatures living underneath! He enjoyed watching them and learning new things. Danny felt tired after a long day of exploring, so he decided to go home and take off his hat and shoes. He was sure to come back to his new discovery soon. +Mum and Dad took their 3 -year-old daughter, Lily, on a holiday to a big city. She had been looking forward to it for weeks. When they arrived, Lily was so excited. She wanted to watch everything. + +One day, they went to the park. There were lots of children playing together, having fun. Lily watched as they tried to win a competitive game. She wanted to join them, but she was too shy. She watched for a while and then Dad said, “Come on, it’s time to go.†+ +Lily said, “But I want to watch the holiday.†Mum smiled and said, “Yes Lily, you can watch the holiday. But we need to go home now.†+ +So Lily watched the children having fun. She watched until it was almost dark. Then, hand in hand with Mum and Dad, Lily walked home dreaming about her own holiday. +Once upon a time, there was a harbor with lots of boats. Every day two captains would come to the harbor and discuss their plans to compete in a race. + +They talked about where they would start and how quickly they would paddle. They also discussed who would finish first. + +On the day of the race, the captains climbed onto their boats and set off. Everyone in the harbor cheered for their favorite captain. + +The race was very close, but the captains paddled hard until one finally finished first. The people in the harbor cheered for the winner. + +The two captains shook hands and congratulated each other on a competitive race. Everyone in the harbor was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a small, adorable witch. She lived in a house in the woods all by herself. Every day, she would pick mushrooms for dinner and take long walks in the forest. + +One day, she heard little voices coming from a nearby meadow. She was curious and went to see what was going on. + +When she got to the meadow, she saw two little children. They were playing and talking. They were discussing whether it was possible for there to be a real witch! + +The witch was too shy to interrupt them, so she secretly watched them as they discussed. They took turns adding to their story until they had created a wild and wonderful tale about a real witch. + +The witch was very touched by their innocent imaginations. She smiled and waved to the little children before flying away on her broomstick. +Mum was tired. She had been playing with her young son all day long. He wanted to play more, but Mum said it was time for a rest. She decided to make tea. + +She put her things away, then went to get some water. She filled the pot and put it on the stove. While it heated up, Mum made some sandwiches. + +Soon, the water was hot. Mum put some tea leaves into the pot and stirred them with a spoon. Then she filled two cups with tea. + +Mum and her son sat at the table and enjoyed their tea and sandwiches. Mum said, "we needed a break. Tea can make us feel better". Her son smiled. He loved his young Mum's tea. +Little Tommy and his sister Emma were getting ready to go outside. Tommy picked out his favorite shirt, a green one. He said to Emma, "I'm wearing green today - it makes me feel so cheerful!" Emma laughed and said, "Me too - I'm also wearing green. Let's go outside and play!" + +The two children ran outside and had so much fun. They played tag and jumped really high. They did silly dances and made funny faces. They laughed and laughed and had a great time. + +Suddenly, it started to pour rain. Little Tommy said, "Oh no - it's raining!" Emma said, "Don't worry - let's just go back inside and still have fun!" + +Tommy and Emma went back inside and played games. They sang songs and did puzzles. They drew pictures and told stories. They were so cheerful, even though it was raining outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sam. He was very curious and wanted to learn about everything. One day, Sam's mommy gave him a mild sausage for lunch. Sam was very excited and quickly learned how to bite into the delicious sausage. + +As he continued to eat, Sam's mommy warned him about being careful. She warned him that if he bit too hard, he would hurt his mouth. But Sam thought he knew better and he ignored his mommy. + +The next day, Sam eagerly reached for his sausage, but quickly realized that it was too hard to bite. He had learned a valuable lesson - that if you don't listen to your mommy, the consequences can be unpleasant! + +So, Sam learned to be gentle when biting his food, and he was able to enjoy all the delicious meals his mommy made. And he was very grateful that he had listened to his mommy. +Once upon a time there was a tall tree. Every day a little bird would land on the tree and sit there singing songs. But one day something strange started to happen. + +The sky began to fill with big white clouds. Then a big misty rain started to fall. The little bird was worried because he didn't have anywhere to go. + +Suddenly he had an idea. He flapped his wings and flew high, high up in the sky. The rain was following him and he didn't know what to do. + +Then he saw a golden rainbow in the sky. It had something magical about it. He flew towards the rainbow and there was something even more magical about it - it was spraying! + +The little bird was delighted. He sat in the spray and let it wash away his worry. He knew he'd found a safe place to stay dry until the rain stopped. + +The little bird stayed in the rainbow forever, happily singing his song. The tall tree watched as its little friend found his happy place in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Billy who wanted very much to go outside and play. But his mom said no. She said there was a filthy spell outside that he must resist. Billy didn't understand why he had to stay inside. But his mom said it was for his own good. + +So Billy stayed inside and played with his toys. However, he kept thinking about the spell and wondering what it was. He kept asking his Mom about it but she kept telling him it was much too powerful for him to understand. + +So Billy just stayed inside and did as his mom said. He kept himself busy and tried to resist the pull of the spell. Eventually, Billy forgot all about the spell, and was happy to be playing inside and safe from the filthy spell outside. +Once upon a time, there was a magical fairy. He was so small and clear. He wanted to give and make everyone happy. + +The fairy flew around looking for someone special. He saw a little girl, who was 3 years old. She had a big smile and twinkling eyes. The fairy decided to give her a special gift. + +He sprinkled some fairy dust around her. Suddenly, she had the power to fly. She was so happy and excited. + +The fairy watched as the little girl flew around, higher and higher. She laughed and had so much fun. The fairy was happy too and smiled. + +The little girl thanked the fairy for his special gift. She waved goodbye as she flew away. The fairy waved back, and she was gone. +Mum and Jack were walking down the street. Suddenly, Jack stopped. He was looking at something. + +“What’s that? Is it a restaurant?†he asked excitedly. + +“Yes, it is. Let’s go in,†replied Mum. + +They went inside the restaurant. The waiters were so fierce they made Jack feel scared. + +Mum talked to the waiters and they agreed that Jack could have a bath. + +Jack was so happy. He took off his clothes and took a long, warm bath. When he was done, he felt so refreshed that he almost fell asleep in the tub. + +“That was a nice bath, wasn’t it?†said Mum. + +“Yes, Mum. I feel so good!†replied Jack with a smile. + +They went back outside and continued walking down the street, happy and refreshed. +Once there was a powerful witch who liked to wash. She loved to take baths and wash her clothes. Every day she went to the river and washed everything she had. + +One day, she found a jar in the water. She picked it up and looked inside. Inside the jar was a magical dust that sparkled in the sun. + +The witch took the jar home and put it on the shelf above her sink. Every day, she took some of the powerful dust and sprinkled it in her bath tub. The water shimmered and glistened. + +After her bath, the witch felt so powerful and strong. She knew the magical dust was the secret to make her feel happy and carefree each and every day. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy. His name was Tom and he was only three years old. One day, Tom decided he wanted to go on an adventure. He took a big bag and put some of his favourite things inside it. + +Feeling ready for the adventure, Tom began walking down a path. He walked for a long time until he reached a big, dark forest. Tom felt scared, but he was also brave. + +He decided to take a risk and explore the forest. He put his bag down and started walking. As he walked, Tom saw many animals, but one was quite different. It was deaf and it couldn't hear. Tom couldn't believe it! He waved his hands and shouted, but the animal didn't move. + +Tom was very brave. He reached out and touched the animal. It didn't move and Tom was surprised. He continued his adventure until it was dark and he had to go home. He picked up his bag and went back home, with a smile on his face. + +Tom was brave enough to dare to explore a dark forest! +Once there was a beautiful girl. She liked to joke around and make people laugh. One day, there was a hurricane in her town. Everyone was scared and running away. Suddenly the girl thought of a joke, so she yelled, “Let’s have fun in the hurricane!†Everyone was shocked, but the girl ran out anyway. The hurricane was very strong and it blew the girl away. She was never seen again. +Once there was a kind and wise old man. He liked to eat nuts and he had many. He wanted to share them with his friends. + +One day, the old man laughed as he put a nut on top of a tall tree. His friends were amazed. He said, "When the nut falls - whoever gets it will be very lucky!" + +The old man's friends laughed as they all watched the nut fall. One friend was lucky and caught the nut in his hands. He smiled and said "Thank you!" + +The wise old man laughed. He said, "Remember what I taught you: Sharing makes us all happy!" + +The friends laughed and went away with the nut. They shared it amongst themselves. The old man was happy that his friends learned a lesson that day. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved to play. + +One day, Lucy went to the park to play. She saw lots of people and animals and was so excited. She looked down at her feet and noticed something funny. Her big toe was covered in a disgusting green goo! It had come from a smelly puddle in the park. + +Lucy was not sure what to do. She screamed and ran away, very scared. Her dad heard her shrieks and came to help. He quickly cleaned the goo off her toe and made her smile by tickling her. Soon Lucy was laughing and happy again. + +The dad smiled too. He was glad Lucy was no longer disgusted by her gooey toe. +Sandy was very excited to go to the beach with her family. She loved feeling the heat of the sun on her face and playing in the sand. But when Sandy got to the beach, something was wrong. There were too many people and the beach was too crowded. + +Sandy's family tried their best to make her happy but she felt frightened and overwhelmed. Then her dad came up with an idea. He said they could go to a different beach that was not so crowded. Sandy was excited to try it and so off they went. + +When Sandy arrived at the new beach, she immediately felt a sense of calm. There were only a few people and it was very peaceful. Her family made sure to take extra care of her. They made sure she was safe in the water and they watched her while she played. + +Sandy enjoyed the beach so much that she wanted to come back the next day. And when she did, she felt very happy and excited. It was her special beach and her family took the time to make sure she would enjoy it. Sandy felt happy and loved that her family cared so much for her. +Once upon a time there was a cheerful little girl called Daisy. Daisy loved exploring new places. One day she set off on an adventure and found a mysterious cave. She went inside and discovered a wonderful surprise! + +Daisy said, "I can't believe it! What is this place?". + +Suddenly a voice cried out, "A great yield awaits you!". + +Daisy was very curious and asked, "What do you mean?". + +The voice answered, "If you do what I say, you will find a treasure beyond your wildest dreams!". + +Daisy was excited and said, "Tell me what I have to do!". + +The voice replied, "Go around the cave three times and you will find the mystery of this place!". + +So Daisy did as she was told and went around the cave three times. When she was done, a treasure chest appeared! Daisy was so happy she cheered with excitement. She opened the chest and found a magical surprise inside! + +Daisy realized that the cave had yielded a great reward for her bravery. She couldn’t wait to share her new discovery with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to play hockey. She would get her hockey stick and go outside to try and squeeze the black puck into the goal. But every time the puck would get stuck behind some big rocks. The little girl tried to squeeze the puck from every angle, but nothing seemed to work. + +One day, the little girl's mom offered to help her. She took her hockey stick and tried to squeeze the black puck from behind the rocks, with all of her strength. It didn't work. She tried again and again, but still, the black puck stayed stuck. + +The little girl began to cry. Then, all of a sudden, a little rabbit popped out from behind the rocks. The rabbit had a special power - it could squeeze the black puck from behind the rocks. The rabbit did what the little girl and her mom couldn't do, and they cheered with joy. + +From then on, the little girl and her mom could play hockey together. Whenever the black puck got stuck again, they would call on the rabbit to help them squeeze it out. +John was a very brave boy. He wanted to do something special. One day he decided to pass through the forest. John was not scared, he was safe. + +As he walked through the forest, he saw a big tree. Under the tree was a bowl of yogurt! It smelled so good. John was so excited, he wanted to take some of the yogurt so he could share it with his friends. + +John reached out and grabbed the yogurt. Suddenly he heard a loud noise. It was a bear! The bear was very angry that John took the yogurt. John tried to pass by the bear, but the bear was too fast. The bear caught John and ate the yogurt. + +John was so scared. He ran away as fast as he could. He made it back home safe, but he never went into the forest again. He was very sad that he had to say goodbye to the yogurt. +Once there was a little girl who liked to go on adventures. One day the wind blew very hard and it was time to go, but it was very difficult. + +The little girl wanted to go, but the wind seemed to put up a fight. She tried many times to go, but the wind just got stronger. + +The little girl was getting frustrated, but then she thought of a plan. She started to jump and shout as hard as she could. + +As she jumped the wind seemed to calm down and then finally the wind said to her, "Go little girl, but be careful". + +The little girl was so happy that she could go. She thanked the wind for helping her and started her adventure. She was sure to always remember the wise words of the wind. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Mary and Sarah. Mary thought of an idea. She said, "Let's bake a cake! We can use glue to make it thick." + +Sarah was excited, so they started to bake the cake. First, they mixed together some flour and sugar. Then, they put the mix in the oven. + +When the cake was done, they put it on the table. Sarah asked for some glue, so she and Mary put it on top of the cake. The glue was thick and sticky. + +Once the cake was done, they both smiled. They ate the yummy cake and it tasted so good! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a loud raven who loved to drink. He flew around looking for something to quench his thirst. One day, he came across a pond and saw a little boy. The boy was just 3 years old and he was drinking from the pond with a cup. The loud raven cawed and flew down close to the boy. + +"Hey! That's my water!", the raven shouted, "Get away from there!" The boy was startled. + +"But I'm so thirsty," he said, confused. The raven thought for a moment. + +"You can have a few sips," the raven said, "But then you have to leave!" The boy smiled and nodded. He drank some of the water, thanked the raven, and then flew away. + +The raven was happy that he was able to quench his thirst and help the boy. In the end, the water from the pond made them both very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was three years old and very happy. + +One day he wanted to go outside to play. He opened the door and saw something terrible. It was a big scary monster! + +The monster growled and showed the boy its sharp teeth. The boy was scared and started to cry. + +But the monster just wanted to play. It showed the boy its big ears. The boy was very surprised. + +The monster showed the boy how it could jump and run around. The boy was no longer afraid and they played together all day. + +The boy had a great time and they both went home happy. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Ben. He was very brave and one day he decided to explore his house. He wanted to see what he could find. He opened a door and there was a computer! It was very big and shiny. Ben wasn't scared at first, but then suddenly it made a strange noise. This scared Ben and he ran away. + +He went to the kitchen to hide. Luckily, there he found something delicious - a big bowl of ice cream! He sat down and ate the ice cream. It was so delicious that it made him forget about the scary computer. + +Soon afterwards, Ben went back to the computer room. This time he was brave and he touched the computer. Nothing bad happened and he saw that the computer was full of fun and interesting games. From that day on, Ben enjoyed playing with the computer and he never felt scared of it again. +John was a little boy. He was only three years old. John liked to play with his friends. He went to play with them every day. + +On the regular, John and his friends hugged each other when they said hello. They liked to pretend they were superheroes. + +One day, an even bigger group of friends joined them. John and his original friends hugged the new friends. Everyone was happy and they played together. + +John's mom watched them playing. She liked to see all the children hugging and playing happily. + +The regular group of friends hugged each other when the day was over. John waved goodbye and headed home. + +He couldn't wait to go back and play again tomorrow. +Once upon a time there was a chicken. The chicken was modern and brave. One day the chicken was worrying about being on its own. + +The chicken worried about what might happen if it ever got lost. It couldn’t think of a way to help itself if something bad happened. + +But then one morning, the chicken saw something. It saw a bright and shiny light coming from the forest. Curious, the chicken went to investigate. + +When it reached the light, the chicken realized it was a big machine. Inside was a big button. The chicken pushed the button and the machine said, “I will help protect you if you’re ever in trouble.†+ +The chicken was so happy! From then on, the chicken was never worried. It knew that the machine was always looking out for it. + +The moral of the story is: it’s important to be brave and prepared in case something bad happens. With a little creativity, you can find ways to help yourself! +Once upon a time, there was a horsey and a cow. The horsey was sad and it looked very sad. The cow went over to the horsey and said, “What’s wrong?†The horsey said, “I’m sad because I have a fake tail. All the other horsey’s have real tails, but mine is fake.†The cow said, “Oh that’s sad. I’m sorry.†The cow touched the horsey and the horsey felt better. The cow was comforting the horsey and the horsey felt happy again. The cow gave the horsey a big warm hug and the horsey smiled. The horsey and the cow were friends forever. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Anna and Sam. They wanted to do something fun. They decided to watch a film. The film was mild, which meant it wasn't too scary. + +Anna and Sam were excited! They put the film on and snuggled up together under the blanket. They watched the film and laughed, gasped and cheered throughout. They really enjoyed it! + +After the film was over, Anna and Sam smiled at each other. They had so much fun! Now, they go and watch films together all the time. But that one was extra special because it was the first one they watched together. +Once upon a time there was a big mall. Inside the mall were lots of people, and all of them were very busy. + +Then, two of the people starting to fight. It was very loud! Everyone was scared. + +The people were wearing red shirts, and they were pushing each other, and they were shouting. + +Then, the mall security came and separated them. The security guards were very strong and very brave. + +The people stopped fighting and the mall was quiet again. Everyone was happy that the fight was over. +Once upon a time, there lived a very hairy bear. He loved pears. Every day he would go looking for pears. + +One day he was looking for pears in the forest. Suddenly he saw one! It was big and juicy. Just then, something else came into view. It was another pear! He was so happy. He decided to take both pears home. + +When he reached home, he looked at the pears. He couldn't believe his eyes. One pear was old and wrinkly, but the other one was perfect. He was very happy. + +He sat down and ate the perfect pear. It was so sweet and juicy. He was very happy. He shared the other pear with his friends. They were so happy and thanked the bear for the delicious pear. + +The end. +Once there was a puppy called Paddy. He had big floppy ears and a wagging tail. Paddy was always exploring new places. + +One day, he found a puddle and he wanted to try it out. He put his front paw in the puddle, but it felt tough. Suddenly, Paddy tried to chew the puddle and he licked it with his tongue. + +"What are you doing, Paddy?" yelled a voice. + +Paddy looked up and saw his brother, Lolly. + +"I'm tasting the puddle," said Paddy. + +But Lolly said, "That's not a good idea, Paddy. Puddles can be tough and they're not meant to be chewed." + +Paddy looked sad and Lolly said, "Let's go find something else to do. Maybe we can find some sticks to chew instead!" + +Paddy smiled and off they went, to find something else to do together. +Tommy was walking in the swamp, it was so lonely. He wanted to find somebody to play with. But the swamp was so quiet. He sang out loud and clapped his hands, hoping somebody would come to play. Suddenly he heard clapping back. Excited he ran towards the sound. It was coming from a huge frog. + +He looked at the frog and said: "Hi, I'm Tommy. Let's play together!" +But the frog didn't say anything. +It just hopped away. + +Tommy felt really lonely again. He continued to walk in the swamp and clapped his hands in the air. +But then he heard a scary noise coming from above. +It was a big bird, staring down at him. + +Tommy was so scared, he started to cry. +The bird swooped down and grabbed him in its claws. Then it flew away with Tommy in its claws, never to be seen again. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a cat and a dog. They wanted to travel together and see the world. + +One day they decided to go on an adventure. They packed some food and drinks, said goodbye to their families and friends, and headed out. + +As they were travelling along, they heard a loud crack. They both became afraid and worried. What could it be? + +The cat said, "Let's go and see what it was". + +The dog replied, "No, it's too noisy and I'm scared!". + +The cat said, "Do not worry, I will go have a look". + +So the brave cat went to investigate and saw that a big tree had fallen down. He hopped back to the dog and told him what he had seen. + +The two friends were relieved that nothing bad had happened and continued on their journey. + +They had lots of fun travelling and exploring new places together. +Once upon a time there were two friends - a daddy and a 3 year old girl. Everywhere they went together, everyone knew that the daddy was famous - everyone wanted to stop and talk to him. The little girl was so proud and happy to be with her daddy. + +One day, their journey took them to a big and busy park. The 3 year old girl wanted to go on the swings, but the daddy said 'no'. She became very sad and started to cry and said, "Why can't I go on the swings?". + +The daddy knelt down and said, "Sweetheart, I love you so much. I don't allow you to go on the swing because I'm afraid you might get hurt. There are too many people here and it might be dangerous." Hearing this, the little girl calmed down and hugged her daddy. + +That day, they learnt a valuable lesson - that it's important to be careful and sometimes you may not be allowed to do something even if it looks fun! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved balance. She would practice balancing on her toes, tip-toeing around her house. + +One evening, when the little girl was standing on one foot, she heard a rude noise coming from outside. She decided to peek through her window and she saw a giant standing in her garden! + +The giant said "I'm here to balance things out!" The little girl said "No, please go away!" But the giant said "No" and stomped his feet. + +The little girl knew that she had to find a way to balance things out in the garden. She stepped outside and told the giant that if he helped her balance the garden, she wouldn't be mad at him anymore. + +The giant was so pleased that the little girl had forgiven him that he agreed. Together they balanced the garden, using rocks and twigs. By the end of the evening, the garden was even and the little girl was no longer mad. The giant was pleased with all the balancing he had done and left, never to be seen again. +Once upon a time there was a naughty boy. His name was Tom. Tom liked to play a lot but he often did very naughty things. + +One day, Tom's mom gave him a special sword. Tom loved his sword and he took care of it every day. + +But one day, Tom's mom told him no more naughty games. Tom was so angry that he wanted to break his sword. + +Tom's mom saw what he was about to do and quickly said, "Remember to always take care of your sword. No naughty games!" + +Tom realized that his mom was right, so he decided to take care of his sword and not do any more naughty things. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little girl named Susan. She was three years old and loved to travel. She had a pink comb that she always carried with her on her travels. + +One day, she went on a big journey. But she forgot to bring her comb! She was so embarrassed that she started to cry. + +Her mom came over and hugged her. She said, "It is okay sweetie. Let's go find a comb so you won't be embarrassed anymore." + +So they went and found a new comb for Susan. She was so happy and couldn't wait to comb her hair and go back on her journey. And with her new comb in her hand, that is exactly what she did. +John and his mom went to the store. His mom asked the shopkeeper, "Do you have a pill?" The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Yes! I have a cheap pill." + +John was excited and asked, "What is it?" The shopkeeper said, "It's a pill that will deliver you a surprise!" + +John's mom paid for the pill and brought it home. When they got home, John asked, "Can I open it now?" His mom said, "Of course!" + +John opened the pill and found a small toy inside. He was so surprised and happy! He shouted, "This is the best surprise ever!" +Once there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was very smart and kind. She was always looking for fun things to do. + +One day, Daisy went to the park with her mom. She saw a little cart with wheels. “Mom, can I ride the cart?†asked Daisy. + +“Yes,†said Mom, “But you must be safe.†+ +So Daisy hopped in the cart and road around the park. She was having so much fun! + +After a while, Mom suggested they go watch a cartoon. Daisy was excited. She hopped out of the cart and ran to the living room with her mom. + +The cartoon was about a family of bears who really cared for each other. Daisy thought it was the sweetest thing she had ever seen. + +When it was time to go home, Daisy hugged her mom. She was so happy and thankful for the warm and safe day they had spent together. +One day, Joe was walking in the park. He heard an unusual noise coming from behind some trees. He walked closer and saw a big long freezer. He said to himself: What is this? Joe wanted to meet the freezer. + +He said "Hi Freezer, I'm Joe. Can I meet you? +He waited for a response and the freezer said "Hello Joe! You can meet me, but first you have to open the door". +Joe opened the door and when he did, a big surprise waited for him inside. The freezer was full of delicious ice cream! + +Joe was very happy and he said: "Thank you freezer, this is such a nice surprise! I'll eat all of the ice cream and will tell all my friends that they can meet you too!" +Joe finished his ice cream and went happily on his way. He knew that the freezer was a special friend who always had a long of a surprise waiting for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to race. He would run to the park with his friends and race around the grass. He was so fast and popular with the other kids that he became known as the fastest racer in the park. + +One day, he decided to take his racing to a new level. He looked around to see where he could go next and noticed a big cave in the distance. With excitement, he grabbed his friends and they raced to the cave. + +When they got there, they explored the dark cave and raced up and down the paths. The cave was so big that everyone soon got tired and decided to take a break. As they all sat in the cave and talked about their races, the little boy realised something - he had discovered his favourite place to race! + +From that day on, the little boy and his friends would return to the cave again and again. The cave was the most popular race spot for the kids and the little boy was proud to be the fastest racer in town. +One day, while out playing, Mac noticed a delicious nut on the ground. He couldn't help but eat it - it looked so yummy! But little did Mac realise that the nut was not his, and it belonged to someone else. + +Suddenly, he was surrounded by a group of angry people. Mac knew he was in trouble - he had done something wrong. As punishment, Mac was told to come back the next day and pay for the nut. + +Mac felt very sad. He was sorry he had eaten the nut without asking and apologised to the people. But he was still scared of being punished. + +The next day, Mac returned with the money he had saved up from his pocket money. Everyone was pleased with his honesty and Mac was let off. He was overjoyed - he didn't have to be punished. +Once upon a time there was a small boy. He was always on the look out for rare fruit. He asked everyone he knew if they could help him find this rare fruit and he never gave up hope. + +One day, the boy was walking down the street when he saw it - the rare fruit! He was so excited and he couldn't wait to pay for it. + +When he got to the shop, the shopkeeper said he could pay whatever he wanted for the rare fruit. But the boy only had a little bit of money with him. He knew he could pay the price the shopkeeper wanted, but he already had a plan. + +The shopkeeper gave the boy a smile and said, "You can have it for free because you've been looking for this special fruit for so long." The boy was so delighted. + +He took the fruit home and shared it with his family. With the rare fruit, the boy got the satisfaction of finding something special he'd been searching for. +Once there was a clown who did not feel like he belonged. He felt lonely and sad. He wanted to find a place where he could fit in, but he didn't know where to turn. + +One day, he met a helpful little girl named Lily. She saw him looking sad, so she asked him why he was feeling so down. He told her that he was looking for somewhere to belong. + +Lily thought for a moment, then said to him: "You can always belong with me!" She reached out her hand and the clown took it. Together, they enjoyed a day of fun and friendship. + +The clown was so pleased to find a place where he belonged. He and Lily had so many wonderful adventures together. He was so happy to have her as his friend. +Once upon a time, a young elephant named Piper lived in the jungle. He had a special chain too, made of shiny golden metal that he liked to show to all his animal friends. + +Piper’s friends were very surprised to see his interesting chain. They asked him where he had found it. + +“My grandmother gave it to me,†Piper told them. “She said it was very important to her.†+ +All the animals loved the chain so much that they started playing with it. Then an accident happened - the chain broke into many little pieces. Intrigued, the animals started to look for something to restore the chain. + +Eventually, Piper found a big tree with wet leaves and thick sap coming from it. He carefully collected some sap and used it to restore the chain. + +Finally, the chain was looking good again. The other animals were so impressed by how Piper had handled the situation. They learned a valuable lesson that day - that it pays to care for something important and to make sure we always restore what is broken. +Once there were two brothers who were very different. One was Ignorant and the other was Wise. The Ignorant brother wanted to play a game, so he asked his Wise brother to join him. + +The Wise brother said: "Let's try to play a game so that we can both learn something". The Ignorant brother liked this idea and agreed. + +So they decided to try to see who could put the most stones in a sink. The Wise brother knew that he had a lot more stones, so he put all of his in at once. The Ignorant brother only put in a few and thought he was done. + +After a while, the Wise brother noticed that his Ignorant brother had not put more stones in, so he asked him why not. The Ignorant brother said he thought he was done. + +The Wise brother then said: "You should never ignore the opportunity to learn something new. If you try, you might be able to make the most of every moment". + +The Ignorant brother realised his mistake and added some more stones. The Wise brother was pleased and smiled at his brother. + +The moral of the story is that we should never ignore the opportunity to learn something new. +It was noon and the sun was shining its bright rays. In the middle of the field, there was a young shepherd boy. His job was to lead the sheep in the field. + +The shepherd boy was wearing a tall hat and held a big stick in his hand. He was brave and strong. He was only young, but he was determined to lead the sheep in the right direction. + +He whistled to his sheep and they followed him, listening to his every command. He then stopped and the sheep circled around him. He then waved his stick and the sheep ran ahead and began to eat the grass. + +Soon the noon sun was shining high above the field. The shepherd boy smiled as he watched his sheep happily grazing. He was proud of himself, he had lead them safely with only some soft whistles. + +The shepherd boy returned to his village with a big smile on his face, knowing his job was done. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jenny. She had a special job: she weighed things. +One day, Jenny had to weigh lots of numbers. She put all the numbers on one side of the scales and was trying to figure out which number was heaviest. Jenny was very thoughtful when she was doing her work. +She weighed the numbers one by one, trying to figure out which weighed the most. After a while, Jenny finally figured it out and she was so pleased with herself that she gave a big smile. +Jenny had done a good job and she was very proud of herself. She had used her brain and thought carefully about the task. That was why she was able to find the heaviest number so easily. +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Zoe. She was a very special girl, and she liked to design things. She was an only child and was really good at coming up with her own inventions. Everyone around her noticed how clever she was. + +One day, Zoe's mom asked her to take a trip to the store to buy a microphone. Zoe was excited, thought this was her chance to show her family how good she was at designing. + +But when she got to the store, she realised that the salesperson was being very dishonest. He said he knew exactly what microphone she needed, but he had just sold it to another customer. Zoe was very upset. + +When Zoe told her mom what happened, her parents decided to take the salesperson to court. They explained to the judge what happened, emphasizing how honest Zoe had been when describing the situation. + +In the end, the judge ruled in favour of Zoe and her family. They were thrilled, and the store was fined for their dishonesty. From that day forth, Zoe knew she could always be honest and trust her own designing ability. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ella who liked to play with her friends in the gym. Her friends were always so cheerful and they liked to play games like tag and hide-and-seek. + +One day, Ella's mom said to her, "Ella, you don't understand. You have to stay away from the gym for now." Ella was so confused. "Why can't I go? I like to play with my friends in the gym," she said. + +But her mom shook her head. "You will understand later, Ella," she said. + +Ella was so sad. She tried to think of something else to do but nothing worked. + +One day, a few weeks later, her mom said, "Ella, come with me to the gym. You can play with your friends again!" + +Ella was so excited. She ran to the gym and all of her friends were there. Then she understood why her mom had made her stay away - her friends had cheered her up while she was feeling low. + +The gym was full of laughter and Ella's friends were so cheerful. They hugged her and welcomed her back to the gym. Ella was so happy and understood why her mom had made her stay away. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who lived on the dry planet. One day, the first friend called out to the other "Let's go explore the planet together!". The second friend agreed and they set off. + +As they walked along they started to notice the planet glowing. It lit up the sky and they felt so excited! The first friend said, "Look my friend, it's so beautiful at night". + +The two friends kept walking until they reached a magical spot. It was glowing brighter than ever! They both gasped in amazement. The second friend asked, "What could it be?". + +The first friend had an idea. He said, "Let's sit here and find out!". So they did. They sat in silence and watched the light come from the planet. + +Finally, the light dimmed and the planet stopped glowing. The two friends smiled and the first one said "That was amazing!". They hugged each other happily and agreed to come back and explore the planet together again. +One day there was a little girl called Alex. Alex was three years old and she loved to play. Alex had lots of fun looking after her dolls and running around outside. But sometimes she didn't feel like playing. + +Alex started to feel very tired and she didn't want to play anymore. Her mum took her to the hospital to get checked. The doctor said that Alex was very mild and she didn't need medicine. + +But Alex and her mum still worried. Every day Alex was getting more and more tired. Every night her mum would tell Alex to mind her body. + +One day the doctor said that Alex wasn't mild anymore. He said that she was very sick and he needed to give her medicine. Alex was so scared, but she minded her mum and the doctor, and she took her medicine every day. + +After a few weeks, Alex started to feel better. She was playing outside, running around and looking after her dolls again. She had to take her medicine for a while, but eventually she was completely fine. +Once there was a tiny mouse who loved to explore. One day, the mouse decided to go on an adventure. The mouse stepped outside and saw a big old tree. He thought it would be fun to learn about the tree. + +The mouse started climbing the tree, feeling braver and braver as he went further up. But then, he heard a loud noise from above. The mouse stopped and looked up. He saw a big owl with an angry face. The mouse was frightened, but he stayed still. + +The mouse was afraid to move, so he waited for the owl to fly away. The owl stayed there for a long time, so the mouse thought it was best to wait. The mouse waited patiently and soon the owl flew away. + +The mouse had learned an important lesson: sometimes it is better to delay than to rush. Being brave is important, but it is even better to stay safe. That way, you don't get in trouble. +One day, a little girl called Jane was playing in the garden when she noticed something shiny in the grass. She reached down and picked it up. It was a delicate label with beautiful sparkles. To her surprise, when she touched the label, it began to spread and became much bigger. + +Jane ran inside to show her Mom. "Look, Mom. I found a special label," she said excitedly. + +Her Mom smiled. "That's wonderful, Jane. You found something special." + +Jane beamed with pride and carefully put the label in a special spot. + +Every day, Jane watched as the label spread even more. She was so proud of her find that she told everyone about it. + +Eventually, the label grew so big that it covered Jane's whole garden. She looked upon it with joy and delight, grateful that she had found such a delicate label in her garden. +Once there was a boy who was special. His name was Ash. He was very excited to explore the world around him. + +One day he was walking down the street and he noticed a yummy smell coming from a nearby store. He went in to check it out and saw rows and rows of different sweets. + +“What is this?†he asked the shopkeeper. + +“It’s a sweet shop,†the shopkeeper said. “Would you like to try it?†+ +Ash nodded and the shopkeeper gave him a small piece of candy. Ash put it in the palm of his hand and took a bite. It was the most delicious thing he had ever tasted! + +“Wow,†he said. + +He thanked the shopkeeper and left the store. From that day on, tasting new things was very important to Ash. He knew that every day brought new experiences waiting to be discovered. +Once upon a time there was a tiny fish named Sally. She lived in the deep blue sea by herself and it was sometimes scary in the dark water. One day, Sally was swimming along when she saw something big and grey. It was a shark! Sally was so scared she started to shiver. + +The shark got closer and closer and Sally was so scared she started to swim away. She was so fast, the shark couldn't keep up! As she swam away, Sally noticed something tasty in the water - a yummy looking worm! She gobbled it up, and soon was feeling nice and full. + +Sally swam around feeling happy again, and soon forgot all about the shark! She knew she would be safe since she was so quick. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a white rabbit. It hopped through the grass, looking for something tasty to eat. Suddenly, a big, bright lightening lit up the sky. It was so loud that it disturbed the little rabbit. + +The rabbit was so scared that it hopped away as fast as it could. It ran through the trees, over the rocks and through a big mud puddle. The lightening was still so loud and bright. + +Finally the rabbit hopped into its burrow, deep underneath the ground. It was so dark, but the little rabbit didn't mind. The lightening was still above, but it was far away now. So the little white rabbit settled down and fell asleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who loved candles. She wanted to buy an expensive one, so she went to look in the store. When she saw it, she said “Wow!†The candle was so special and shiny. + +The mommy wanted to buy the expensive one, but she did not have enough money. She was so sad. Then, she had an idea. She took her finger and pinched the candle. It made a tiny hole and the mommy could carry it home. + +When the mommy came home, she put the candle in a safe place. She was so happy. Every day she lit the candle, and it made the house look so beautiful. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small pony. His name was Toby. Toby lived in a big, green field with a lot of other animals. + +One day, Toby noticed something special in the grass. It was a rare, shiny stone. Toby was very excited. He picked it up and put it in his chest. + +Then, all of a sudden, the ground started to shake and tremble! Toby was very scared and shook all over. He didn't understand what was happening. + +Fortunately, the shaking only lasted a few seconds. Toby opened his chest and found that the rare stone was still there. He was so relieved! + +From that day on, Toby kept the rare stone in his chest so it would always be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She was very independent, which meant she liked to do things by herself. Sarah was going to school, and when she got there, she saw that all the other children were doing an exam. She started to complain because she wanted to do the exam too! + +But Sarah's teacher said she was too young, and that it was only for the older children. Sarah was disappointed, so she decided to try and do the exam anyway, but she found it too hard. She kept complaining, and eventually the teacher gave her an easier exam to do. + +Sarah was pleased! She worked very hard, and even though it was tricky, she was independent and managed to finish the exam all by herself. The teacher was very proud of her, and gave her a sticker. Sarah was thrilled! She had learnt a lot and now she was a better student. +One day, a bald man got into his car and drove down the street. As he drove, he stopped at a toll booth to get a ticket. He rolled down his window and smiled at the man working the booth. + +"Hello there," he said. + +"Good morning. Can I help you?" asked the man in the toll booth. + +The bald man chuckled. "Yes, my good man, I'd like to get a ticket please." + +The man in the toll booth smiled and handed the bald man a ticket. + +"Thank you very much. Have a great day!" said the bald man, and he drove away. + +He was off on a great adventure. As he drove, the bald man thought about how lucky he was to have gotten this ticket and be able to drive around. +Once upon a time, there was a heavy egg. It was so shiny and sparkly that it could be seen from miles away. Far away, a little girl named Lucy was walking with her mom. She saw the egg from far away and asked her mom, "What is that egg, mommy?" Her mom replied, "We need to find out, Lucy." + +So, Lucy and her mom ventured to the egg. It was so heavy that Lucy couldn't move it by herself, so she asked her mom for help. As they lifted it, they heard some strange noises coming from inside. Suddenly, they were both very excited! + +When they opened the egg, they were surprised to find a baby chick inside! It was so cute, and the egg was so shiny that Lucy wasn't sure if it was real. She touched it and it moved, so she knew it was real. The chick opened its little eyes and then started to chirp. + +Lucy and her mom shared a big hug, and the little chick kept shining brighter and brighter. They said goodbye to the little chick and went off on their way, happy that they had found this amazing egg. +Once there was a little girl who lived by the sea. She liked to watch the waves and was always peaceful and calm. One day, she was looking out at the sea when she saw an anchor. + +The little girl was so curious about this anchor. She swam out as far as she could, but when she touched the anchor it was too heavy for her to move. She was just about to give up, when she heard a voice. + +"You need help," it said. + +The little girl was surprised to see a fish looking at her. The fish said that if the little girl wanted to move the anchor, she needed someone who was stronger. The little girl thought it was a great idea. + +The little girl swam back to the shore and told her mom what she had seen. Her mom brought her a rope and told her to tie it around the anchor. The little girl was able to move the anchor with a little help from her mom, and they soon had the anchor on the sand. + +The little girl was so excited, and she thanked her mom. But the next day when she looked at the anchor again, she felt a wave of regret. She wished she didn't have to move the anchor, but it was too late. She knew that if she had just been a little more patient, she wouldn't have made the same mistake again. She was disappointed in herself, but still remained calm and peaceful +The sun was shining brightly in the sky. It made the leaves on the trees sparkle and twinkle. + +Little Jack was playing in the garden. He could see a small, round oat in the dirt. He picked it up with his hand and held it close to his chest, admiring it. + +Suddenly, a big and mean dog appeared. It was barking and growling at Jack. Its teeth were sharp and its eyes were dark. Jack was so scared, he almost dropped the oat. + +He quickly came up with a plan. He yelled out at the dog and said, “Go away! This oat is fake, it’s not even real!†+ +The dog stopped barking and walked away. The sun kept shining and Jack was safe. He laughed and went back to playing with his oat. +One day, Molly went for a walk. She saw a big, furry dog. She wanted to say hello to him, but he was scared. She noticed him blink his eyes. Then she smiled and said, "It's ok." She took a step closer and the dog wagged his tail. Now he was happy! + +Molly patted the big dog's head and he licked her hand. They played together for a long time. She ran around and he barked. He chased her and she giggled. It was a lot of fun! + +When it was time to go home, Molly said goodbye. The big dog blinked his eyes again and seemed sad. Molly smiled and said, "I'll see you again soon!" Then she waved goodbye and walked away. +Once upon a time, there lived a fat cat. The cat loved to play with balls, and go for walks around the garden. + +One day, the cat was wandering around the garden when he spotted a hole. He ran over and stuck his paw inside. Suddenly, he heard a ring coming from the hole. + +The cat was very curious. He called out, "Hello? Who is down there?". + +Suddenly, a little voice called back. It was a tiny mouse! + +The mouse said, "I'm stuck in this hole". + +The cat asked, "Can I help you out?". + +The mouse replied, "Yes, please!". + +The cat managed to dig the mouse out with his paws and the mouse thanked him and scurried away. The cat was so happy that he had been able to help. + +And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Beth and Jim. Beth had a special Wednesday treat to supply. She was feeling guilty for not sharing it with Jim. So, she decided to go and find him. She went all around the town, but she couldn't find him. + +Beth looked in the park, the library, and even the school. Finally, Beth spotted Jim walking down the street. She shouted his name and he turned to her. They smiled and he asked what she wanted to share. + +Beth said she had a special Wednesday treat to supply. She asked if he wanted to enjoy it with her. Jim said yes and they ran back home. They shared the treat and laughed together. + +The two friends enjoyed the treat and enjoyed their time together. Wednesday was special because of their friendship. +Peter saw something special in the sky. It was a clear ranch across the lake. Excited, he asked his mom if he could go to the ranch. His mom said yes and Peter was thrilled. + +When they arrived, Peter saw that the ranch was surrounded by a huge lake. He asked his mom if he could go in. After making sure it was safe, his mom said yes. Peter quickly jumped in and felt the cool water. + +Peter loved the lake and started swimming around in it. Suddenly, he saw a rainbow! He dove into the lake, wanting a closer look. When he got to it, he was in awe. He followed it until he was soaked. + +Peter realized the water was full of surprises and had a fun time playing in it. Now every time they come to the ranch, Peter can't wait to soak in the lake and see what new things he can find! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Peter. Peter was 3 years old, and he was very curious. He was always asking questions to try and understand the world around him. + +One day, Peter decided to go explore the woods behind his house. As he was walking, he came across a strange creature. He was fearful, but he walked closer. The creature was soft and furry and spoke in a gentle voice. + +Peter said, “Hello, who are you?†The creature replied, “I am a fox.†+ +Peter was so excited and asked if the fox wanted to be friends. The fox wagged it's tail and said, “Yes, I would love to be friends.†+ +Peter asked the fox what it meant to be a friend. The fox replied, “Friends understand each other and listen with their eyes and lips.†+ +Peter wondered what that meant, but the fox smiled and said it was time for them to be friends. Peter smiled and reached out his hand. The fox licked his hand with his furry lips, and Peter laughed. They became the best of friends. From then on, Peter understood the meaning of friendship. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very polite. She lived in a beautiful palace with her family. + +One day, the girl wanted to explore the palace. She asked her mom, “Please may I go exploring?†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “Yes, of course! Just be sure to be polite and say thank you.†+ +The little girl was so excited. She smiled, thanked her mom and headed off to explore the grand palace. + +As she went around the palace, she saw many exciting things. But one room caught her eye. It was the biggest room of all and it was filled with colorful balloons! + +The little girl was so happy to see the balloons. She wanted to touch one, so she asked her mom, “Please can I touch the balloons?’ + +Her mom nodded and said, “Yes, but be careful and polite.†+ +So the little girl carefully touched the balloons, while being very polite. She laughed and smiled as she looked at all the different colors. + +The little girl had a wonderful time exploring the palace with her mom. And she was always sure to be polite! +Jessie and Emma went to their club to play. Emma had all her toys, but Jessie wanted to play, too. They asked the leader if they could both play. The leader said that it wasn't fair. Jessie had no toys, so he couldn't play. + +Jessie got mad. He started to cry. Emma asked the leader if they could find a way to make it fair. The leader thought for a moment, then made a plan. He said that the kids could share their toys and everyone could join in. + +Jessie and Emma were so happy. They all played together with the shared toys and had fun. Everyone was happy and it was fair. The kids hugged the leader for being so nice and making a plan that made it fair. + +The kids waved goodbye to their leader and went home, excited for their next club meeting. +One day, there was a little girl playing in the park. She was so happy and cheerful, she skipped all around. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from behind her. She was so frightened, she couldn't move. It was a long whip! She was even more scared when she saw it was a man holding it. She immediately ran away and skipped as fast as she could. She ran until she was in a safe place and finally she could relax. The experience was frightening, but the little girl was very brave. She knew what it was like to be scared, but she also knew she could protect herself. +Once upon a time there was a normal little girl who lived in the house with her family. She wanted to go outside and find animals and be wild and free. But her family ignored her, so she just had to stay inside. + +The girl was very sad. She tried her best to get her family to pay attention to her, but they would always ignore her. One day, she got very angry. She decided to sneak out of the house and be wild in the woods! + +The girl ran into the forest and stayed there for an hour. She saw birds, bugs, and even a few foxes! She was so excited to be in a wild environment. + +Once it got dark, the girl decided to go home and she was surprised when her family didn't ignore her this time. They were very happy to see her and the girl was relieved to be back with her family. From that day on, her family paid more attention to her and graciously accepted when she wanted to be wild and free, just like how it should be. +Once upon a time, there were two big and gentle giants who lived on earth. They were very intelligent giants who wanted to help everyone. + +One day, the giants had an idea. They wanted to give people big hugs. So, they squished their hands together and made them into two big squeezing hands. They then gave the biggest hug to all the people on earth. Everyone was so happy! + +The people were so thankful, they decided to give the giants a special gift. They gave the giants a box filled with lots of smart and colourful things. The giants were so pleased, they could not contain their joy. + +The giants used their intelligence to come up with a new way to give people more hugs. Every day they would squeeze the box and it would sprinkle out special hug tokens that people could collect. + +The giants and the people on earth were so happy. They all agreed that hugs make the world a much better place. +Once upon a time there was a kind boy named Tim. He liked to go for walks and play outside in the springtime. One day, Tim went for a walk in the park. He saw a tree with lots of fruit on it. He was so happy! He climbed the tree and started to pick the fruit. He ate the sweet fruit and felt very satisfied. He was so kind that he wanted to share, so he filled his pockets with the fruit and ran back home. At home, Tim gave the fruit to his mom, dad and all his brothers and sisters. They were so happy and thanked him for being so kind. Everyone enjoyed the juicy fruit together, eating and laughing. Spring was a very special time indeed! +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to go outside and play. He grabbed his toy car, and his mom said, "Let's push your car around the block." + +So the boy began pushing his car outside. Every time he pushed it, he found something new and exciting. He saw birds in the sky, bees buzzing around colorful flowers, and a family of ducks swimming in the pond. + +The boy was having lots of fun as he continued pushing his car. As he came around the corner, he saw a group of children playing on the playground. They were laughing and running around. The boy felt excited and he pushed his car closer. + +Then he remembered something funny that happened the day before. He had been pushing his car when a butterfly flew off with it! He laughed, thinking about the surprised faces of everyone who witnessed it. + +The boy suddenly realized it was time to go home. But he had a great memory to take with him - a funny one! +Once upon a time there was a strong king who had a lot of power. He could do anything he wanted, so he hardly ever felt helpless. + +One day, a big storm came and woke the king up. He looked outside and saw the wind making the trees rise very high. The king felt a bit scared, so he said to his queen, “I need to show my power in this storm.†+ +The queen said, “Be careful, my love, you don’t want to get hurt.†The king ignored her, and he grabbed a shield and ran outside. + +The wind and rain felt very strong, and the king felt helpless. He tried to be brave, but he had to duck down and cover himself. The storm was too big and too strong for him. + +But then the sun came out and the storm stopped. The king felt proud of himself for being so brave, and he knew that he had a lot of power. He smiled as he looked up and saw the trees rise steadily back towards the sky. +One day, a little girl went to a store to buy some food. She looked around and saw lots of nice things she could buy. She looked down and saw some smelly lips. She decided she didn't want them, so she didn't buy them. + +Next she saw some cakes. They looked delicious and she wanted to buy them. The store keeper put the cakes in a bag for her. She thanked the store keeper and went home. + +When she got home, she opened the bag. The cakes looked and smelled so good. She couldn't wait to eat them! + +But when she opened the bag, she saw that the smelly lips were inside too! She had forgotten she had seen them in the store. She quickly took them out and threw them away. She didn't want to eat anything smelly! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Maddy. She was only three years old, but she was very curious. One day, while she was walking in the park, Maddy noticed an ant scurrying across the grass. She wondered where it was going in such a hurry, so she followed it. + +Maddy followed the ant until it stopped near a distant tree. Then, the ant started to dig in the ground. Maddy wanted to know what it was doing and why it had gone so far away. + +When the ant was done, it had made a big hole in the ground. Then it disappeared into it. Maddy was surprised, but more than that she was curious. Just then, an old man appeared. The old man smiled and began to explain. He said, “The ant has gone to find food for her family. She will come back with many more ants and they will share the food together.†+ +Maddy was amazed and thanked the old man for his explanation. He smiled, nodded, and walked away. Now Maddy could rest easy knowing why the ant had gone so far away. +Once upon a time there was a baby bear who loved to explore. One day while exploring he found a big white fridge. He was curious and he wanted to see what was inside. He squeezed his paws between the doors and opened the fridge. Then he felt something pinch his paw. It hurt! He cried and his mama came to help him. Mama bear comforted him and saw that the pinch came from the fridge. She told the baby bear to never open the fridge again because it can hurt him. From then on, the baby bear was careful to not open the fridge. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man and a lady who had a very special turn. Whenever the man and the lady made a promise, they always made sure to keep it. This turn made them very happy. + +One day the man and the lady played a game. The man said that whoever won the game would get something very special. The man and the lady tried their best, but the man won. + +The lady was very unhappy and said to the man, "You can't keep your promise. You always win!" The man shook his head and said, "No, I won't break my promise. I give you my word." + +The lady was relieved and replied, "Okay, I understand. I'll trust you." + +The man kept his promise and the lady was very happy. The man and the lady remembered the lesson they learned – they should never break a promise. Being foolish and breaking a promise can bring sadness and sadness makes everyone unhappy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who owned a beautiful hat. She loved to wear the hat because it made her feel special. + +One day, the little girl went outside in her beautiful hat. She saw a bird flying above her, and her eyes opened wide. She was amazed by the bird's beauty. + +"Hello, little bird," said the little girl. She blinked and waited, but the bird did not answer. + +The little girl tried speaking again. This time she held her beautiful hat in her hands so the bird could see it. "Look at my hat! Do you like it?" she asked. + +The bird flapped its wings and then blinked. The little girl knew that was a yes! She smiled and said goodbye to the bird. She watched it fly away until it was out of sight. + +The little girl held her beautiful hat close and smiled. She would never forget how the bird had blinked at her with love. +Fred and Jane were playing together. They wanted to find something fun to do. One day they saw a TV. Fred said it looked boring. Jane disagreed. She thought the TV was the best thing ever. She wanted to hide and watch the TV. + +They both went looking for a hiding spot. First they hid under a table, but they were too big. Then they hid in a box, but it was too small. They even tried hiding behind a curtain, but nothing worked. + +Then Jane saw a big couch. She thought it would be a perfect hiding spot. Fred said he didn't want to hide. He thought it was a stupid idea. But Jane wouldn't listen. She pulled Fred onto the couch and they both hid there. + +When the coast was clear, they snuck back to the TV. Jane was so happy. She said the TV was more fun than hiding and Fred had to agree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to raise birds. She found a box of eggs and kept them warm until they hatched. But when the eggs hatched, the birds didn't have anywhere to fly! The little girl was very sad because she wanted them to be able to escape. + +The birds kept jumping out of the box, trying to fly away, but they always bumped into a wall. The little girl tried to help them, but every time they tried to leave, they'd bump into the wall. Each time they did, they felt more and more miserable. + +The little girl was sad and tried to think of some way to help. She decided to build a safe place outside, away from the hard wall, so the birds could fly free. She worked hard and soon the birds were able to escape. + +The little girl was so happy to see the birds finally escape the box and fly away into the sky. She found joy in seeing the birds free and happy. +Once upon a time there was a village. In the village lived a boy who liked to chew yummy things. He could smell something yummy in the air. He followed the smell and found an apple tree! It was full of juicy, red apples. He picked one and took a big bite. He tasted sourness! He was surprised because he expected it to be sweet. He could not eat it, so he threw it away. + +The boy kept walking and came to a meadow. He searched around, and finally he found something he could chew - sweet grass! He picked some and put it into his mouth. It was delicious! He chewed and chewed until it was all gone. + +The boy was still hungry, so he went back to the village. There he found a small shop. They sold all kinds of different treats. He bought a big, juicy, orange and he ate it up. It was sweet and delicious - just the way he liked it. + +The boy was happy. He had chewed something yummy - and it was not sour like the apple! He waved goodbye and went back home. He was happy that he found something tasty to chew. +Once upon a time, there was a wild animal. His name was Dave. Dave lived in the jungle. One day, he wanted to borrow something. He borrowed a big, plastic box. He wanted to use the box to keep some of his things safe. + +Dave was so happy to have the box. He ran around the jungle with it, as if he was playing a fun game. He was so wild and excited, he even pretended to fly like a bird. He flew from tree to tree. + +Dave had so much fun with his plastic box. He kept it for a long time, until he decided to give it back. He wanted to be kind and thank the person who had let him borrow the box. So Dave put the box back in its place. + +He thanked whoever had let him borrow it, waved goodbye, and ran back into the wild jungle. +Mum and Dad had an important discussion on Tuesday about the boring old house. They were both frowning and shaking their heads. Little Tommy wanted to know what was wrong but he was only 3 years old and was too young to understand. + +Mum told Tommy not to worry. "It's just an old boring house," she said. Dad just nodded and smiled at Tommy. He then said, "Let's go find something fun to do!" + +Tommy was so happy! He ran around the house shouting, "Let's play!" Mum and Dad laughed and Daddy said, "Let's go to the park!" So they put on their coats and shoes and went to the park. + +It was so much fun! They played on the swings and Tommy had a go at the slides. Mum and Dad laughed and cheered him on. After they had all played enough they went home. + +Mum and Dad looked happy. Tommy was glad he was able to make them smile. He smiled too because he knew Tuesday was an enjoyable day after all. +Jessie was a very creative three-year-old girl. She loved to paint. Every day she would find things to paint. + +One day, Jessie found an old cup and wanted to paint it. She got some paints from the cupboard and started painting. She painted with different colors and made beautiful designs on the cup. + +When she was finished, she put the cup somewhere safe so she could admire her work and show it to her mom. Jessie was very proud of her painting. She smiled as she looked at her cup. + +From then on, painting was Jessie's favorite hobby. She loved to explore different colors and create something special with her imagination. +Once there was a baby who loved to run. Every day, the baby went outside to play and ran as fast as he could. He would laugh and feel so free and happy when he was running. + +But one day, the weather was very cold. Despite the cold, the baby still wanted to go outside and run. So he put on his hat and a warm coat, and he ran outside. + +However, the baby should've stayed inside because it was too cold to play. He started to feel very chilly and unhappy so he went back home. + +When the baby's mom saw him, she said with a kind smile, "My darling, it's very important to always listen to your mommy. When it's cold outside, you should stay inside and keep warm." + +The baby nodded and promised to follow his mom's advice. He had learned a valuable lesson: listen to your mom and take care of yourself! +Jack and Jill were very excited. Today they were going on a ride. They were riding on their bikes. The sun was shinning, it was cool outside. They were going to have a picnic in the park. They had plenty of food. + +When Jack and Jill got to the park, they quickly put down their picnic blanket. Then they went to ride their bikes. They rode up and down the hills as fast as they could. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. Someone else was riding a bike in the park too! Jack and Jill were not happy. They did not like sharing their park with someone else. + +Jack and Jill decided the best thing to do was have their picnic. They ate their food and laughed. Soon, the other person went away. They had a cool picnic after all! +Jim was playing outside one day. He was running and sliding around. He wanted to be just like some of his older friends, but he was still a little bit too small. Jim wanted to so something special. + +Suddenly, Jim spotted a pot that was ready for him to play with. Jim was very excited and he ran over to it. He grabbed the pot with both of his hands and tried to lift it. But the pot was too big and heavy for Jim. + +Jim was ready to give up, but then he had an idea. Jim decided to try again, but this time he pushed the pot ever so carefully. Suddenly, with a gentle slip, the pot started to move. Jim let out a cheer of excitement. + +He was so glad that he was able to make the pot slip. He had done something special and grown-up. Jim could hardly wait to show his friends what he had done. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lizzy. She was three years old and very brave. One day, she heard a loud ringing sound coming from the playroom. She was a bit fearful, but she bravely went inside to find out what was making the noise. + +When she arrived, she saw something very strange. There was a big mask hanging from the ceiling, and it was ringing. She had never seen such a mask before, so she was even more fearful. + +Lizzy bravely asked the mask, “Why are you ringing?†The mask replied, “I am ringing to make people happy. Are you happy now?†+ +Lizzy smiled and said, “Yes, I am happy now. Thank you for making me happy.†The mask smiled and said, “You are welcome. Now go and enjoy your day.†+ +And with that, Lizzy bravely left the playroom, no longer fearful of the strange mask. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because it was raining outside, something she loved. She ran to the window and opened it up, the rain falling all over her. + +"Mummy, look at the rain!" Lily said happily, pointing at it. + +Her mummy smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, it sure is raining! Look out at the side and see what you can find." + +Lily looked to the side of the house and saw a bush with many red peppers on it. + +"Oh, mummy, look! There are so many spicy peppers!" she exclaimed. + +"Yes, Lily, you've found some spicy peppers. Why don't we go out and pick them then make something tasty later?" + +Lily cheered with delight and ran to put on her raincoat. She and her mummy then went outside and picked the peppers, enjoying the rain that was still falling. They were both very happy and excited and enjoyed their time together in the rain. +One day, Mommy and Daddy took their little boy, Jack, to a new office. Jack was very excited, because he had never been to an office before. "What do you think this office does?" Jack asked. Mommy and Daddy told him, "This office belongs to Daddy. He owns it, which means he works here." + +Jack was amazed, and asked, "What does Daddy do in his office?" Daddy replied, "I help people with their business problems. I think of ideas to help them be successful." + +Jack got curious, and asked, "Can I help too?" Daddy replied, "Sure! You can help me by being fast." Jack was thrilled. So he jumped up and ran as fast as he could around Daddy's office. Jack laughed so hard! + +"I think Jack had a great idea," Mommy said with a smile. Daddy agreed and said, "Yes, that was a much better solution than I thought of!" + +Mommy, Daddy and Jack all laughed, and Jack was so proud that even he could help Daddy in his office. +Once upon a time, there were two sisters who lived together in a big house. The big sister was very mighty and she liked to spoil the little sister with gifts. + +One day, the little sister asked the big sister for a new toy. The big sister gave it to her, but she was very angry about having to give the toy away. + +The little sister said, "Thank you for the toy, big sister!" + +The big sister replied, "You shouldn't be so spoiled, little sister!" + +The little sister was very sad. She ran away and never returned. The big sister was so angry that she was never able to forgive her. + +The big sister was left all alone in the big house, but her mighty power was no longer enough to bring her little sister back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She loved to bake! Every day, she would grab her apron, her whisk and her mixing bowl then head over to the kitchen. + +Today, Lucy decided to bake a delicious cake. She got out some flour, butter, sugar and eggs then mixed them all together. She was very impressed with her work! + +When the cake was finished, Lucy wanted to share it with her family. She carefully took it out of the oven and carried it over to the living room. Her family were amazed at how impressive it looked. Everyone cheered and clapped - they couldn't wait to try it. + +Through a big mouthful, Lucy's mom said "Yum! Your cake is perfect. It's so light and fluffy, we can practically feel it melt in our necks!" She was so proud of her daughter. + +Lucy had done such a great job, her family decided they were going to have cake every day! From that day on, Lucy made sure she baked something delicious to share with them. +Once upon a time there was a brilliant prince and princess named Jack, and Clara. They lived in a beautiful castle surrounded by a huge garden. + +One day, Jack and Clara were walking through the garden, looking for something special. Suddenly, Clara found the most beautiful perfume! She was so happy and she quickly asked Jack to smell it. + +"What do you think?" asked Clara. + +"It smells wonderful! I trust you'll like it," said Jack. Clara smiled and put the perfume in her pocket. + +Jack and Clara continued walking and soon they were surrounded by the most brilliant flowers and trees. Jack grabbed one of the brightly coloured petals near him and proudly handed it to Clara. + +"This flower is the most brilliant of them all," said Jack. "Just like you, Clara. I trust that you love it." + +Clara beamed with happiness and thanked Jack for the special gift. From then on, Jack and Clara trusted each other more than ever. +Mummy and little Tom were out in the garden, walking around the daisies. Tom looked at them and was so excited. + +Mummy: "Tom let's go to the pond and splash around in the water!" + +Tom: "Yay!" + +Tom splashed around in the pond, feeling the cool water on his toes and giggling. Suddenly, he felt a tug on his shoulder. He looked over and saw a frog. The frog was staring at Tom, making him feel anxious. + +Mummy: "Come back here Tom, it's time to go. Don't worry it won't hurt you." + +Tom slowly walked back to Mummy, looking over his shoulder at the frog which was hopping closer. Mummy scooped him up in her arms and the frog jumped into the pond splashing around. + +Tom looked back one last time and waved goodbye to the frog before leaving the pond and playing with the daisies again. +Once upon a time, there was a small, curious mouse. One day he decided to explore the world and find something exciting. He went to a distant forest and heard a strange noise. He wondered what it could be and ran over to take a look. + +He came to a strange trap, filled with cheese and nuts. The mouse wondered why all the food was in the trap and what it could be for. He wanted to take some of the food but he couldn't understand why it was there. + +Suddenly, an old, wise owl appeared from a distant tree. The mouse was very scared but the owl smiled and said, "Don't be afraid, little mouse. This trap is for catching animals. You mustn’t take any food or get too close or you could get stuck in the trap. Remember, it's better to be safe than sorry." + +The mouse was relieved. He thanked the owl and promised to be careful. After some friendly chat, he went back to his home, wiser than before. He understood the danger of the trap and promised to never forget it. +Once upon a time there was a little mouse. Everyone in the house loved him very much. One day he decided to go out and explore. He hopped quickly and zipped across the floor. He was speeding like the wind. + +He then saw something shiny on the table. It was a little dish with a bit of butter on it. He wanted to try it. He hopped closer and closer to the dish. He licked the butter and it tasted great. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was the cat! He wanted to get away fast, but his feet would not move. He was so scared. The cat was getting closer and closer. + +The mouse wanted to save himself, but his speed was too slow. The cat caught the mouse and ate him up. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to always be alert and cautious. One must make sure that they are faster than danger or else they could get into trouble. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She lived near the beach, and loved to visit it when the sun was shining. + +One day, Jane decided to go to the beach. She brought along her sand bucket and spade and set off. + +When she arrived, she saw a large anchor lying on the sand. She got closer to take a better look and noticed it was fair. She liked it a lot and decided to grab it. + +The anchor was quite heavy for Jane, but she managed to get it back to her house with a few stops in between to rest. + +When she got home, her mom asked her where she got the anchor. Jane replied proudly, "I grabbed it from the beach!" Her mom smiled and said, "That was very fair of you!" +Once there was a group of five friends who wanted to go for a walk. They put on their shoes and started walking. It was a very hot day, so they had to take breaks often. + +When the group reached the park, they saw lots of other children playing. The five friends smiled and ran to join in the fun. They ran around the park playing tag. The sun was very bright, but there was a nice breeze, so it wasn't too hot. + +The group also saw a big slide. They all went down it together and had lots of fun. They laughed and cheered when they reached the bottom. + +When it was time to go home, the group said goodbye to each other. They had had a good day and were feeling very happy. They all waved to each other as they started to walk back. +Jack liked to play in the park. Every day, he visited it. One day, he looked in the pond and saw a fat frog hopping around. He asked his mum, "What is that?". She replied, "Oh, that's a frog." Jack asked, "Can I catch him?". Mum said, "He looks very fast. Let's see if we can get him some food." + +Jack and his mum went to the shop and bought some pepper. They went back to the pond. Jack sprinkled some pepper on the water and revealed the frog had come closer. Jack slowly reached his hand out and grabbed the frog. + +He showed Mum and said, "Look, I caught the fat frog!" Mum smiled, "That's great. Let's take him home and release him in the garden." + +They took the frog home and set him free. Jack said, "Bye bye, fat frog!" and watched him hop away. +John was sad. He felt gloomy. He was only three years old and he was looking at the bookshelf in his room. He wanted a friend. He wanted someone to care. + +Then he saw something move. It was a small puppy. The puppy's eyes were soft and its ears were floppy. John was so happy. He wanted to take care of the puppy. + +Every day, John would feed the puppy and play with it. He would make sure the puppy was always happy. Every night, the puppy would sleep with John on his bookshelf. + +John and the puppy were the best of friends. Every time John looked at the bookshelf, he knew that he had someone to care. +Once, there was a green bucket. It was in the garden and it was full of water. Three children were in the garden too. They wanted to play with the bucket. + +The first child wanted to fill it with sand. But the second child disagreed. He wanted to use it to catch frogs. But the third child didn't like either idea. She wanted to fill it with flowers. + +They disagreed about what to do with the bucket. But then they had a great idea. They all worked together to put sand and flowers into the bucket. They also put in some water so the flowers could drink. + +The bucket looked very pretty. They were all happy that they had agreed to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful balloon. It was very colourful and when it flew in the sky it shined like a rainbow. One day, the balloon decided to go and visit. + +The balloon floated away and found some trees to play around. It fluttered here and there and had lots of fun. All the birds and butterflies said hello and wanted to join the balloon's adventures. + +Next, the balloon flew to some ocean. It was excited to see what it could find in the deep blue sea. It saw some colorful fish and beautiful corals. The balloon flew around above the ocean and had a great time. + +After a while, the balloon flew home. The sky was getting dark but the balloon was still full of energy. It looked forward to playing again tomorrow. + +The end. +Once upon a time, a very excited swan was swimming in the lake. The swan loved to splash around and race its family members. + +One hot and sunny day, the lake began to dry up. The swan was upset because it could no longer play in the lake. The swan's mommy noticed and said to the worried bird, "Don’t worry, it will rain soon! The lake will fill up again.†+ +The swan smiled and said, “That would make me so happy! I’m excited to play in the lake again.†+ +Sure enough, it started raining the next day! The swan jumped into the lake and started swimming and splashing around, rejoicing in all its wet and watery glory. The swan was so excited and grateful that the lake was full again. + +The swan lived happily ever after. +Little Lily was a curious three year old girl. She always wanted to learn something new. One day she came across an old, dusty book. She wanted to see what it was about so she opened it up. + +When she opened it, a big cloud of dust came out! Little Lily couldn't believe her eyes and her nose started to tickle. She quickly closed the book and laughed. + +She knew she couldn't keep the book like this - it was so dusty. She called out to her mommy and said, "Mommy, could you help me clean this book? It's so yummy." + +Her mommy said, "Yes, of course. Let me get the cleaning supplies." + +Little Lily was so excited and waited for her mommy to come back. But when she returned, she was holding a garbage bag. + +Little Lily asked, "Mommy, what are you doing with that garbage bag?" + +Her mommy replied, "I'm sorry, sweetheart, but this book is too old and too dusty to be cleaned. We need to throw it away." + +Little Lily started to cry. She was so sad that she couldn't keep the old, yummy book. She waved goodbye to the book as it went into the garbage. +Once upon a time there was a girl. Her name was Daisy. Daisy liked to play in her garden. One day, Daisy got a new idea. She asked her mom for a test. Her mom said yes and smiled. + +Daisy ran out to the garden with a big smile. She did her test and it was fun. She jumped up and down and laughed. Seeing Daisy's laughter, the birds in the garden joined in. They were happy too. + +After Daisy finished the test, everything was quiet. Daisy's mom asked how the test went. Daisy said it went great and she laughed again. Daisy and her mom shared a quiet hug. Everyone in the garden was happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl with long hair who wanted to go to the store. Her mom took her to buy shampoo. She was so excited! + +The girl said, "Yay, what kind of shampoo should I get?" + +Her mom said, "Let's pick a nice one. This one looks nice. It smells good too." + +The girl looked at the bottle. It was expensive! She asked, "How much is it?" + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can afford it." + +The girl was very excited to get the shampoo. When she got home, she used some of the new shampoo in her hair and it made her hair feel so nice and soft. + +The end. +Sunday was a happy day. Mama and Papa took Mary and Tim to a special place. It was kind and full of sunshine. + +Tim and Mary saw a big tree with branches reaching high up in the sky. They ran up to it and started to hang on the branches. Tim and Mary laughed and laughed until they were out of breath. + +Mama and Papa were proud of their children and smiled at the sight. They both said to the children, "That's so gentle and kind of you". + +Mary and Tim ran to their parents, grabbed their hands and wished for another Sunday like this one. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They both lived in the same city. The town was very big and had lots of things to explore. + +One day, Jack and Jill decided to go explore the city together. As they explored, they noticed how gentle everyone was. Everyone smiled and waved at them when they passed. + +Jack and Jill were having so much fun! Suddenly, Jack stumbled and was about to fall. Jill quickly ran over to him and gave him a big hug. + +"Thank you for the hug," Jack said to Jill. + +"You are welcome," Jill replied with a smile. + +Jack and Jill continued to explore the city, feeling so happy and proud of the friendship they shared. Their gentle hugs made their friendship even stronger! +Once upon a time, there was a pumpkin. It was big and round and very, very ugly. It had bumps and lumps all over its skin. + +One day, a little girl called Lucy wanted to touch the ugly pumpkin. She walked closer and reached out her hand to touch it. As soon as her hand touched the pumpkin, it began to wobble and shake. + +Suddenly, the pumpkin broke open and, inside, there was a bright, sparkling light! Lucy reached in and picked up the light. When she held it in her hands, it was so warm and sparkly. + +The light made Lucy very happy and she put it in her pocket, so she could keep it close to her always. And the ugly pumpkin turned into something very beautiful. +Once upon a time, there lived a duck. He loved to go swimming in the lake near his home every day. One day he was swimming and saw a bird. + +The duck asked, "Why are you not swimming?" + +The bird answered, "I'm worried that I won't be able to make it back home if I go in any further." + +The duck said, "Don't worry. I can whistle, and that will guide you back home." + +The bird was so happy! He thought that was a very creative idea. + +The bird thanked the duck and hopped in the water. He followed the whistle and was able to find his way back home. + +Moral of the story: Don't be afraid to ask for help. There are always creative solutions to problems. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was only three years old, but she was very happy. One day she saw a white cloud in the sky. "I want to reach the cloud!" she said to her mom. + +Her mom smiled. "Of course you can," she said. "If you try very hard, you can win!" + +The little girl ran and ran, trying to reach the cloud. Suddenly, she stopped. "I'm too tired!" she said. + +Suddenly, her mom appeared behind her. She brought with her a bicycle! "Come, my dear," she said with a smile. "You can ride the bike and win!" + +The little girl smiled and jumped into the bike. Now she could ride up to the cloud. As she approached, the cloud rained down a big surprise for her -- it was a spoiled ice cream! + +The little girl was very happy. She had won her own sweet treat from the sky! +Mamma was taking her daughter to the train station. The little girl was happy and excited. She had never been to the station before. Mamma was carrying a big bag. + +The girl looked around curiously. "Mamma, what's that?" She asked, pointing at a building. + +Mamma smiled and said, "That's the train station. You will see a lot of different trains there." + +The little girl was amazed. When they arrived at the station, she saw several trains of different colours and shapes. Some were big, some were small. She wanted to explore them. + +Mamma said, "Let's go to the big red train!" + +The little girl was delighted. She ran to the red train and squeezed her way onto it. They were off on an adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a clever pig named Wilbur. He lived in a farm with other animals, and everyone loved him. + +One day, Wilbur was playing near the pond when he saw a farmer heading towards him. He knew that he wanted to make him into bacon. Wilbur got scared and ran away, so he could hide. + +The farmer was angry when he couldn't find Wilbur. He said "If I catch you, I'll strike you!" Wilbur heard this and rushed to his barn. He quickly reached his friends and told them about the farmer. + +His friends were very scared and asked him how they could help him. Wilbur thought of a plan. He told them to make a lot of noise and distract the farmer, so Wilbur could hide in the haystack. + +The plan worked and the farmer was so confused that he forgot why he had come. Wilbur and the other animals were very relieved. Wilbur was clever and had saved them all from being struck. +Ruth was walking through the park when she saw a cat. "Look, kitty," she said. The cat meowed back. Ruth reached down and stroked its furry coat. She admired how clean its fur was. "What a nice kitty," she said. + +Suddenly, Ruth noticed a thread sticking out of the cat's fur. She carefully pulled it out and held it up to the sunshine. It was beautiful - it shone in the sunlight. Ruth recognized the thread as a special type of thread her grandmother used for quilts. + +Ruth went up to the kitty so she could show it the thread. "Look," she said. The kitty looked at the thread and meowed. Ruth recognized that the kitty liked the thread, so she offered it the thread. The kitty meowed excitedly and Ruth could tell it was happy. She gave the kitty the thread and it went away, proudly carrying its new treasure. Ruth smiled and was happy knowing the kitty was happy too. +Once there was a bear cub named Toby. Toby loved playing games and he was always very good at them. One day, Toby decided to play a game by himself. He had a special ball to throw. He thought it would be fun. + +Unfortunately, the day was a terrible one. It started to rain and it didn't stop. Toby's ball got soaking wet and he couldn't play the game anymore. Toby was so disappointed. + +But then Toby had an idea! He got a big bucket and filled it with water. He put his ball inside and played a different game. He threw the wet ball into the bucket and counted every time it made a splash. Toby got a score every time the ball made a splash. + +In the end, Toby had a lot of fun playing his new game. He was amazed at how he had turned something terrible into something fun. Toby sure was a clever bear cub! +Once upon a time, a mild hurricane was heading towards a small town. Everyone was scared, and did not know what to do. + +So the town mayor said “Everyone, find a safe seat and stay there!†Everyone quickly looked for a safe place to sit. + +While the townspeople were finding their seats, the hurricane suddenly arrived. It was very windy and the rain poured down. But thankfully, the hurricane was mild and the townspeople were safe. + +When the hurricane passed, the townspeople looked around. They were very pleased to see that all their houses and belongings had survived. + +The townspeople were very relieved and thanked the mayor for giving them the correct advice. They remembered always to listen to the mayor and always find a safe seat when a hurricane came. +Once upon a time there was a band of happy animals. They liked to raise their voices and have a good time. + +One day they decided to have a dance. The animals raised their arms and started to sway back and forth. They twirled around gracefully and sang beautiful songs. + +After their dance the animals were so happy! They raised their voices higher and higher and the music was so catchy. Everyone started hopping around and having a great time. + +The graceful dance kept going and going. Soon the forest was filled with happy music. The animals kept raising their voices and the sounds were magical. + +The band of happy animals kept dancing until the sun went down. They felt so peaceful and content. They knew they had created something special and they would always remember their graceful dance together. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty lion. He loved to roam the fields in the morning, and he was the strongest beast around. But one day, its mane started to look a bit dull. + +The lion thought about what could have happened and he decided to go for a wash in the lake. So he spent an evening cleaning himself up in the lake. + +The lion was very happy to be clean at the end, but he learned a lesson - he would need to wash regularly to keep his mane shining. + +The moral of the story is that taking care of ourselves is the right thing to do. Keeping ourselves clean can help us look good and feel good too! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were very close and they loved playing together. One day they decided to create a fort with some cardboard from the garden. They put the cardboard together and created a wonderful castle. + +Jack and Jill had great fun inside their special fort. They played for many hours. But then a problem arose! A group of other kids wanted to play in their fort too and a fight began. + +"Let's share", said Jill. + +"No, we can't", said Jack. "This fort is ours." + +But Jill was very gifted. She thought of an idea. She suggested that the other kids could still join them, but they could move the cardboard and make a bigger fort! Everyone agreed and they worked together. Soon they had a huge, super fort that they could all enjoy. + +The friends had lots of fun playing together. All their friends were happy that they could spend time together without a fight. + +The end. +One day, Sam and his mom went for a drive in their big, yellow jeep. Sam liked this very much because he could look out from all the windows. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from the back of the jeep. His mom stopped the jeep and told him that something was wrong. + +Sam's mom looked at the back of the jeep and noticed that one of the sacks was loose. She also saw that something fragile was poking out of the sack. "Oh no," said Sam's mom, "the sack is broken, and something fragile is inside it." + +Sam looked inside the sack and saw a small glass bowl which had something red and sticky inside it. Sam said to his mom, "What is this red stuff that smells bad?" His mom replied, "It's jam, and it will make a mess if it spills everywhere. We have to be very careful!" + +Sam and his mom tied the sack up very tightly and Sam was careful not to move too much. His mom put the sack in the boot of the jeep and said, "We should put the fragile things in the jeep, not in big sacks. We must remember to keep them safe!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy who was feeling very sick. He was sad and tired, and the Doctor said he needed to rest. The little boy was scared, so his Mommy hugged him. She said, “It’s okay, my love. We will get you better. It’s gonna take a little bit of time.†+ +The little boy snuggled into his Mommy and they took a walk. The boy noticed a line of pretty flowers growing next to the road. He asked what they were and his Mommy said, “These are healing flowers. They will help make you feel better.†+ +The little boy looked closer and noticed that each flower was a different color. He was so excited and couldn't believe that something so little could help him heal. + +When it was time for the little boy to go home, he felt so much better. He was grateful for the healing flowers and the care his Mommy had given. His Mommy said, “I’m so happy to see you feeling better. You’re almost better already.†+ +The little boy and Mommy smiled at each other and hugged. They both knew the healing flowers had done their job. +Sammy was a curious three year old. He always wanted to find out new things. Today he tried to open his big sister’s secret drawer. He wanted to know what was inside. + +Suddenly, Sammy heard a noise. His big sister was coming! Quickly, he closed the drawer and ran away. But before he closed it, he saw something inside – a file! + +Sammy was very excited. What was in the file? He wanted to find out! When his sister came into the room, Sammy asked her what was in the drawer. But she said nothing. She just looked very angry. + +But later that day, Sammy was in the kitchen when his sister opened the drawer. He took a quick peek and saw that she was taking out the file! Sammy was so curious, he wanted to find out what was inside. + +Finally, his sister revealed the contents of the file - it was filled with pictures of her and her friends! Sammy was so excited to see the pictures and he finally got to see his sister’s secret. +Once upon a time, a fast rabbit lived in a small village. He was so fast that all of his neighbours were jealous. One day, he decided to challenge the history of the village, and race against the fastest one. + +The other animals in the village were scared, but the rabbit was very brave. He lined up, ready to race. + +Suddenly, the race began and the rabbit ran as fast as he could. He ran and ran until he reached the finish line. Everyone was surprised at how fast he ran. + +The rabbit smiled and said, "I am the fastest creature in this village! Can anyone challenge me?". + +The animals all looked at each other and then slowly shook their heads. The rabbit had won this race and struck the history for the village. + +The rabbit was very proud of himself and celebrated his victory with his neighbours. They all lived happily ever after. +Peggy was alone in the dark. She held a pencil tight in her hand. Suddenly, she heard a noise from across the room. She was scared. + +But then she saw it. What a surprise! It was a big, pink bunny! She quickly went over to take a closer look. + +The bunny hopped to the other side of the room. Before she knew it, Peggy was following him. He kept hopping from room to room. + +Finally, Peggy followed the bunny into a room filled with toys. At the very end was a big table with all kinds of things on it. That's when Peggy saw it--a bright, yellow pencil! + +Without hesitation, she quickly ran over and took it. She was so happy to have her new pencil! She hugged it tight and said goodbye to the bunny. She knew she'd have lots of fun with her pencil in the dark. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Ted. Ted was three years old and he was very excited. He was in the kitchen with his mom. + +"Mom, what are you doing?" asked Ted. + +"Oh, I'm just going to open the drawer," replied his mom. She opened the drawer and took out a mop. + +"What is that, Mom?" asked Ted. + +"It's a mop, Ted," said his mom with a smile. "I'm going to use it to clean the kitchen floor." + +Ted watched his mom as she moped the kitchen floor. When she finished, the kitchen floor shone softly, with a light glimmer. + +"Wow, Mom," said Ted. "It looks so nice." + +"Yes, indeed," said Ted's mom. "Now let's keep it looking nice." + +So, every day Ted and his mom would use the mop to clean and shine the kitchen floor. Every day, the kitchen floor shone light and bright. +Once upon a time there was a kind bunny. One day, the bunny heard a noise coming from a hole in the ground. He went closer to take a look. Suddenly, a voice called out from the hole and asked, "Can you help me?". + +The bunny was surprised. He stuck his head down the hole and saw a small turtle. The bunny was kind, so he asked the turtle what was wrong. + +The turtle said, "I'm stuck down here! Can you help me get out?". + +The bunny thought for a moment and then he came up with the answer. He said, "Yes! Let's dig around the hole to make it bigger". + +The bunny got to work and soon the hole was big enough for the turtle to come out. The bunny was so happy that he'd been able to help. + +The turtle said goodbye and thanked the kind bunny for his help before hopping away. The bunny watched the turtle go and smiled, knowing he had been able to make a difference. +One warm day, Molly and her brother, Jack, went to the beach. Molly saw some jellyfish in the water so they decided to meet them. But they were careful because they were very thin. + +Jack said, "Molly, let's get closer." + +Molly answered,"No, we need to be careful. We don't want to hurt the jellyfish." + +Jack stopped and said, "Ok, if we don't get too close, we can still meet them." + +Molly smiled and they slowly moved closer and closer to the jellyfish. Finally, Molly and Jack could see the jellyfish gliding through the water. They waved and smiled at each other. + +Molly and Jack were so happy to meet the jellyfish. They said goodbye and then went back to play on the beach. +Once there was a little girl called Rachel. Rachel loved to balance things. She would balance rocks and she would balance feathers. One day Rachel went to the park. There was a veil hanging on a tree. It was dirty and Rachel wanted to balance it. She put it on her head like a hat and ran around the park. She tried to balance it without holding it but she couldn't. Rachel was so determined she kept trying and trying until, finally, she was able to balance it all by herself. Rachel was so happy and proud of herself. She danced around the park with the veil balanced on her head until she was very tired. +Once upon a time, there was a new yard. It had lots of grass and flowers, and everyone wanted to play in it. But there was one problem - the yard was too far from the mailman's route. So the mail never reached it. + +The people of the new yard were so sad. They wanted to get their mail too! Mama decided to solve the problem. She went to her neighbours and asked if the mailman could pass through their yards to deliver the mail. + +At first, the neighbours said no. They were worried it would be too much trouble. But then Mama said that if they helped, she would give them a yummy treat. That made them change their minds! + +The neighbours agreed and the mailman started to come every day. All the people in the new yard were so happy. They read their letters and sent out cards in the mail. + +Mama was relieved that everyone was happy again. She thanked her neighbours for helping - and gave them that yummy treat too! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Claire. Claire was three years old and very curious. One day, Claire was crawling around her house, looking for something new to explore. Suddenly she looked up, and saw a big pink screen. She crawled up to the screen and touched it. + +Claire looked up at the screen and asked, "What is it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's a computer screen. It shows pictures and videos." + +Claire knew what a computer was, but hadn't seen a pink one before. She crawled all around the computer, checking out the pink screen. It was so exciting. + +Soon, she was tired of crawling and asked her mom, "Can I watch a show on it?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, let's find something you like." + +Claire was so happy. She crawled up onto the couch in front of the big pink screen and watched her favorite show. Eventually she fell asleep, still looking at the wonderful pink screen. +Once there was a little girl called Mia. She was only three years old. One day she went to the beach with her family. Mia was very excited to play in the sand, and she looked around wide-eyed. She spotted a pale towel sitting on the sand, and she ran over to it. She kneeled down, grabbed the towel and started gazing at it closely. + +When she touched it, it felt so soft! She hugged it and smiled. She loved the feel of the towel; it was so comforting. Mia kept gazing at it, but then she noticed something else. She saw her reflection in the pale towel. She saw her big, brown eyes looking back at her. Mia was so fascinated. She smiled and playfully waved her hand at her reflection. + +Mia was happy to be at the beach with her family. She smiled, picked up her towel, and went out to explore the shore. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and compassionate little girl named Molly. She had a big arm which she used to to sort out all sorts of things around the house. One day, Molly was walking around when she heard a little puppy crying. The puppy had gotten stuck in between some branches and couldn't get out. Molly gently and compassionately reached out her arm and tried to sort out the problem. + +Molly: "There, there, little one. I'll try to help you get out." + +But no matter how hard Molly tried, she just couldn't free the puppy from the branches. She tried and tried, but her arm just wasn't strong enough. Molly's heart was breaking and she started to cry. + +Molly: "I'm so sorry, little one. I just don't know what to do." + +Finally, the little puppy had to remain stuck in the branches for the night. Molly left crying, but she never forgot the puppy. She was so compassionate and felt so helpless. + +The next morning, the puppy was found by a kind-hearted stranger who was able to sort out the problem with his strong arms. Sadly, it was too late for the poor puppy. + +Molly's heart learned a valuable lesson that day, that not all problems can be sorted out with a compassionate arm. +One day Jimmy got a cute surprise from his uncle. He opened the box and found a toy inside. He was very excited and said to his aunt: "Look, I got news from my uncle!" + +Jimmy's aunt went over to him and saw what was in the box. "It's a puppy!" said Aunt Susan. + +Jimmy smiled happily and said: "Can I open the gate and let him out?" + +Aunt Susan agreed and opened the gate, and Jimmy ran out with the puppy. They all watched as the puppy ran around the garden, barking with joy. + +Jimmy looked up at his aunt with a big smile and said: "He's so cute!" + +Aunt Susan laughed and replied: "He sure is. He's going to be a fun pet to have around the house." + +Jimmy gave the puppy a big hug and said: "He's definitely my new best friend!" +Once upon a time, a bee and a butterfly had a discussion. The bee said: "I am so busy gathering nectar and pollen. I work hard collecting them to fill the hive. I want to make it a successful hive!" + +The butterfly replied: "I understand why you want a successful hive. But what if you take a break, why don't you fly around and enjoy your freedom?" + +The bee thought hard and replied: "That is a good idea! I will take a break and cover more ground." + +And so the bee and butterfly flew off together, exploring and enjoying their freedom. As the bee flew farther from the hive, the butterfly told him: "Remember, working hard is important and necessary, but so is taking a break. That way you can do your job better and have a more successful hive!" + +The bee thanked the butterfly for the wise advice, and promised to take breaks more often. The bee worked even harder when he returned, and soon he had the most successful hive of all! +Once there was a curious bunny named Pete. One day, he discovered a large scale in the meadow. He hopped up to it and looked closely. It was delicate and shiny. + +Pete was excited and said to himself, "I want to see what's on top!" He hopped onto the scale, but couldn't jump high enough to reach the top. Pete tried and tried again, but he couldn't make it. + +Then Peter heard a voice, "Be patient," it said, "and get help from a friend and you will reach the top." Pete was surprised to see a friendly fox walking towards him. + +"Hello, Pete," said the fox, "I can help you if you can promise to be patient." Pete agreed and the fox helped him climb the scale. Together, they reached the top. Pete saw a beautiful view over the meadow. + +The moral of the story is to be patient and ask for help from a friend when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a brave puppy. He was called Loyal. Loyal lived with his family on a farm. Every day he would look after the animals and help them manage. + +One day, Loyal's family found a chest at the front of their farm. It was wooden and looked very strange. Loyal was curious about what was inside. + +Loyal tried to open the chest but it wouldn't open. He tried and tried but he couldn't manage to get it open. He was getting very frustrated, so he barked for help. + +Luckily, Loyal's family heard him and came running. Together they managed to open the chest. Inside there was a beautiful surprise. Loyal was so happy and felt very loyal to his family. + +The family was so proud of Loyal and the surprise he had found inside the chest. From that day, Loyal was known at the farm as the brave and loyal pup who could manage anything. +Once there was a little girl called Molly. Every morning Molly picked a pretty dress to wear. Today she chose a smooth dress with colourful flowers. + +Molly's mummy was in the kitchen making a cake. She took out her mixer and started mixing the ingredients. Molly was watching carefully and said, “What is that Mummy?†+ +Her Mummy smiled and said, “It is a mixer. It helps me to mix all the ingredients together and make the cake smooth. You can help me later.†+ +Molly nodded and went back to getting dressed. She tried on lots of different dresses and finally chose the smooth one with the colourful flowers. Molly was very happy with her choice and smiled at herself in the mirror. + +Mummy looked over and said, “You look beautiful Darling, I can’t wait to see what you look like when you help me make the cake.†+ +Molly’s eyes lit up and she smiled even wider. She couldn’t wait for the fun that was ahead. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. Jane liked to look at magazines. One day she opened up a magazine and saw something very interesting. Inside the magazine, Jane found a page full of spicy pictures. Pictures of food that looked hot and yummy. + +Jane wanted to try the pictures, so she turned the page and there was a recipe. It said she needed to mix some funny smelling herbs to make the spicy food. Jane was excited and went to the kitchen to get all the things she needed. + +When Jane was done mixing the herbs, she added them to the food. Then she took a bite -- it tasted different than before, spicy! Jane smiled and turned the page to the magazine to see if there were other recipes. She found one for a cake, which Jane wanted to try too. + +Jane followed the recipe and baked the cake. When it was done baking, Jane cut off a piece and took a bite. It tasted even spicier than the food before! Jane was so happy and turned the page again to see what new recipes were inside the magazine. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Janey who loved to rub things. She would rub a table, a chair, and even her own blanket. One day, she saw something beautiful. It was a dream that was suspended in the evening sky. Janey wanted to touch the dream, so she reached up with her hand and began to rub. + +As she rubbed, the dream began to move closer to her. She was so excited. Janey wanted to ask the dream what it was, but she was also scared. She felt both curious and fearful. + +The dream stopped right in front of her. It spoke in a gentle voice. "Hello Janey, I'm a dream you can catch and put in your pocket. Can I come in with you?" + +Janey thought for a moment. Then, she said, "Yes! You can come with me." She was no longer fearful. She happily kept the dream with her and rubbed it whenever she wanted to be happy. +One morning, Little Jimmy woke up and saw the sunlight streaming through his bedroom window. He smiled and got up, yawning and stretching. He couldn't wait to start his day. + +Little Jimmy put on his blue bathrobe and walked downstairs. He twirled through the kitchen while singing and dancing. He was so graceful as he moved around. + +Little Jimmy was so excited to start his day that he ran outside in his bathrobe and began to explore the garden. He laughed and smiled as he twirled in the sunshine and played with the garden's animals. + +Little Jimmy's day was graceful, playful, and so very fun. He was so content with this peaceful morning that all he wanted to do was enjoy it. + +Little Jimmy twirled around one last time before going back inside. He was very tired, so he went back to bed and fell asleep with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a small girl called Lucy. She was so excited to follow her mom to the park and she knew she would have lots of fun. + +When they arrived, Lucy immediately ran ahead and saw a big lake. She looked out over the lake and could see lots of ducks swimming. She wanted to get closer so she followed the path around the lake until she reached the fence. + +Mom saw Lucy and said, "There you are! Let's get some lunch and have a picnic here." + +Lucy was so excited and quickly agreed. She helped her mom take out their blanket and set up the food. When everything was ready, Lucy looked for something to eat and smiled when she saw the jelly. + +It was so sweet and she couldn't wait to try it. "Mom, can I have some jelly? It looks so yummy!†+ +"Yes, of course," her mom said and gave her a bowl of jelly. + +Lucy was so happy and she ate it all up. It made her feel so excited and she couldn't wait to come to the park again! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was called Ben. Ben liked to play outside with his friends all day. One day, Ben noticed a note on the grass. He was curious about the note and picked it up. + +The note said that Ben and his friends were going to have a party. Ben was so happy to hear that and ran to find his friends. He invited all his friends to the party. + +On the day of the party, Ben and his friends had lots of fun. They partied until it was dark outside. After the party, Ben and all his friends said goodbye and parted ways, feeling very happy and tired from the fun day. + +The next day Ben found the note again while he was playing outside. He thought the party was so much fun that he decided to have another one. He asked all of his friends to join the party again, but this time the party was boring. + +The friends soon realised that the same note was used again and again. So, they all decided it was time to part ways and have different adventures together. From then on, Ben and his friends made sure to have new and fun adventures every day. +Samantha and her mommy were walking down the street. Samantha noticed a beautiful bird perched on a tree, and she pointed and said, "What's that, Mama?" "That's a graceful crane, my sweetie," Mama said. She went on to mention that the crane had a long, thin neck and a small head with a beak. + +Samantha was fascinated, and she asked, "How does it catch food?" Mama explained that the crane uses its beak like a handle and picks up small insects, worms and even fish. + +Then Mama mentioned that if Samantha was ever lucky enough to spot one in the wild, she should be very gentle and not try to touch it. But if Samantha ever wanted to interact more with a crane, there were lots of parks and zoos where she can watch them up close. + +The two of them watched the graceful crane for a while, marveling at its beauty until it eventually flew away. Hands clasped together in awe, they continued on their walk back home. +Once upon a time there was a bunny, and his name was Hop. He was a small bunny, but he was very powerful. One day, he hopped around the wood and saw a book. He curiously hopped closer to take a look. + +But when he got there, another animal already had the book. It was fox, and he was very mad. + +"Let me take a look at the book," Hop said softly. + +The fox sneered and rolled his eyes. "No way! This is my book. Not yours!" + +Hop looked sad, but he wasn't about to give up that easily. + +"Please!," he begged. "It doesn't have to be forever. I just want to look at it for a little bit." + +But the fox refused. He said, "No! This is my most powerful book and I'm not letting you have it." + +Hop realized he wouldn't be able to take the book any time soon. "I'll be back," he said to the fox. "And I'll be more powerful when I return." + +The fox just laughed and said, "We'll see about that!" But deep down he knew Hop was serious. + +The fox kept a close eye on Hop after that. He knew the bunny was up to something, and he was right. Sure enough, the fox soon saw Hop learning all sorts of powerful moves in his wood. +Jamie was little and fragile. She was playing with her toys at home when she heard an old lady walking by outside. The old lady snapped her fingers. Jamie thought it sounded so nice. She wanted to snap her fingers too. + +Jamie ran to her mum and said “Ups, ups, teach me to snap my fingers?†+ +Mum smiled. “Ok, my little one, come here, stand up straight and put your hands on your waist. Then quickly move your finger on one hand, like this!†+ +Jamie tried hard, but all she made was a sound like a small clap. + +Mum said “No, like this, just move your finger very quickly and sharply. Again, on your waist.†+ +Jamie tried and tried, moving her finger quickly and sharply on her waist, until finally she made a snap! + +Mum clapped in delight and hugged Jamie. “Well done, my fragile one! You can snap your fingers now! Just be careful, and don’t snap too loud!†+Molly was playing in the park. She saw a kayak parked on the grass and ran over to it. "That's so exciting!" Molly said. She reached out to touch the kayak, but her mom called her. + +"Molly, don't touch it," said her mom. "It's not yours." + +But Molly was gentle and mild. "Can I just kick it a bit?" she asked. + +Her mom gave her a smile. "Sure, just don't kick it too hard." + +Molly stood back and gave the kayak a soft kick. She was so happy to see it move. She kicked it again and again, but still didn't kick it too hard. + +After a few minutes, it was time for Molly to go home. But she was sure to remember the fun she had kicking the kayak. +Ma and Pa were busy unpacking their things. Ma looked inside the suitcase with excitement. Suddenly, she shouted and out of it came a pick! + +Ma was very happy and she asked Pa, “Where did this pick come from?†+ +Pa thought and thought, then he said, “It’s from our holiday trip last month. I must have packed it by mistake!†+ +Ma smiled and said to Pa, “Let’s use it for our garden.†+ +They both went out to the garden and tried to use the pick. Suddenly, it broke in half and Pa got angry! + +Ma said to Pa, “Don’t be angry, Pa. We can still use it. Let’s try to fix it.†+ +Pa smiled and said, “Okay, let’s try!†+ +So they worked together and after some time they successfully fixed the pick. Both Ma and Pa were very happy with their work. +Once upon a time, there was a shell sitting on the shore. It was dry and hard from the sun. The shell looked all around, searching for something special. Suddenly, a little crab came scuttling along the beach. The crab spotted the shell and decided to sit on top of it. The crab stayed there for a while, making the shell feel happy. Eventually, the crab scuttled back off into the waves. +The shell was once again alone, but it was now warm from being sat upon by the little crab. From then on, the shell smiled every time a crab came over to sit on it. +Once upon a time, there was a young tiger named Tristan. Tristan wanted to have an adventure so he decided to go to the forest. He packed his bag with supplies and happily skipped off into the woods. + +As Tristan went further and further into the forest, he noticed a strange sound. He listened carefully and heard something like a growl. Tristan thought it was probably nothing and so he kept going. + +Suddenly, Tristan stepped into a large clearing in the middle of the woods. Lying in the very centre of the clearing was another young tiger! Tristan was amazed and wasn't sure what to do. The tiger in the clearing just looked at Tristan and smiled. + +Tristan was overjoyed. He had finally found another tiger and now he could have an adventure with someone else! He said "hello" to the tiger and they decided to spend the day playing and exploring the forest together. They had a lot of fun and Tristan's adventure was even better than he had hoped. +Once there was a bull. He was very happy. He ran and ate grass in the sunny fields. + +One day, the bull saw something bouncing. He ran over and found a tiny bug. The bug was very small, but it was a big surprise to the bull. Besides, the bug was so cute! + +The bull was curious. He leaned in closer, but the bug suddenly bit him! + +The bull jumped back, grumbling. He didn't like it when the bug bit him. But then he realized the bug was just being silly and friendly. The bull thought it was funny. + +So, the bull and the bug became friends. They played in the fields together. The bull was very happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were both very good at playing chess. Every day, they would sit and play chess together. One day, they began to fight over who was playing better. + +The friends were feeling very uncomfortable. They did not want to fight anymore, so they decided to sit and think about it. They realized that instead of fighting, they could use their chess match to have fun and the winner could be happy without making the other friend feel sad. + +So, the friends decided to just be nice to each other. They enjoyed their game of chess and cheered each other on when they each won. They even shared their pieces of cake they had brought to celebrate! + +The moral of this story is that it can be more fun when two friends work together, rather than fight. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He was 3 years old and was always looking for interesting things to explore. One day, he found a big round point on the ground. It was so interesting! He decided to roll it down a hill. As he rolled it, it went faster and faster. All of a sudden, it rolled into the street. Tim was scared and he ran to get it, but it was too late. The point had already been run over by a car! Tim was sad and started to cry. Fortunately, his mom saw what happened and rushed to help him. She comforted him and gave him a hug. Then, she helped him look for another point. Thankfully, they were able to find one that was just as interesting! +Once upon a time there was a naughty little bear who loved to play all day. One day, he was feeling so tired that he yawned a big yawn. "Why are you so tired, silly bear?" asked his friend Rabbit. + +The naughty little bear replied, "I stayed up late last night playing and now I am too tired." Rabbit said, "That was not a good idea! You should get some sleep." + +The naughty little bear nodded his head and said, "I know! I will try to go to bed early tonight." He then yawned one more big yawn and said, "I think I should go take a nap now." + +The end. +Once there was a big, white rose. It was very large and looked so beautiful. One day, a small 3 year old child wanted to pick it for themselves. They tried to reach the rose but it was too high up. + +So, the child decided to lie down on the ground and stretch their arm up as far as they could. But still, they could not reach it. The child was sad because they could not get the rose. + +But then the child had a great idea! The child found a stick on the ground, which they used to reach the rose. The rose was too big for their hand, so the child carefully pulled the stick towards them. + +The child lay on the ground and looked at the beautiful large rose in their hand. They were so happy that their clever plan had worked, and they could now admire the pretty rose. +Once upon a time there was a brave prince. He was always helping people and making sure that everyone was safe. One day, he needed to deliver a shield to a faraway land. + +On his way, he ran into a big, mean dragon. Its scales were all green and its fire breath was strong. The prince stood in front of the dragon and held his shield up. He did his best to keep the dragon away. + +But then, the dragon breathed its fiery breath all over the shield. It came out hot and dirty. The prince worked hard to clean the shield and deliver it to the faraway land. + +In the end, the prince was able to make the shield shiny and clean again. He bravely delivered the shield and everyone in the land was happy and safe. The prince was cheered on by all the villagers! +John set off on his large horse for a ride in the countryside. As he rode, he saw a small puppy in need of help. So, he hopped off of his horse and picked up the cute little pup. + +John: "What are you doing out here all alone?" +Puppy: "I was running around, but then I got lost. Could you help me find my way home?" + +John nodded and took the puppy in his arms. Then he got back on the horse and they rode together. Soon they had reached the puppy's house. +John: "Here we are. We made it!" + +The puppy was so excited to be home again. He thanked John for his help and said goodbye. John waved goodbye, mounted his large horse, and headed back home. He was happy to have helped the puppy find his way. +Once upon a time, there lived a fat cat. His name was Tibby and he loved to play and run around. One day, Tibby found a track in the park. He decided to follow it to see what kind of adventures he could have. + +At first, the track seemed to wind around and around in circles until Tibby couldn't tell which way he was going. But then he heard a voice. It was coming from the other end of the track! + +Tibby quickly ran to the end of the track and there he saw a talking mouse. The mouse said, "Hello there! Follow me and I'll show you something special." Tibby couldn't believe his eyes. He ran after the mouse and followed her around the track. + +After a few more turns, Tibby and the mouse came to a small cave. Inside, Tibby found a giant bowl of ice cream! He happily licked away until the bowl was empty. When Tibby had finished, the mouse said, "Thank you for following me. I hope you had fun!" + +Tibby thanked the mouse and ran home, happy and full. He never forgot his adventure on the track that day. +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl called Amy. She had a special flute that helped her make special music. + +One day, Amy took her flute outside to play for the birds and the trees. She was very excited, and the birds and trees seemed happy too. + +But then, somebody else heard the music! It was Amy's Papa. He came over and asked, "Is that you playing that amazing music, Amy?" + +Amy was embarrassed and didn't recognize her Papa. She said, "Yes, it's me making the special music." + +Then Papa laughed and said, "I knew it was you! You sound like a real musician!" + +Amy smiled and hugged her Papa, feeling proud of her flute and music. From then on, Amy knew that she could do anything with a little effort and practice. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sally. Sally was very cheerful and enjoyed spending her days in the garden. One day she decided to try something different. + +She thought to herself, "I wonder if I could make a little boat?" So, she began picking up twigs and leaves, and went to the river to get some river stones. She put it all together and made a little boat. + +Next, she sent it down the river so she could follow. She watched the boat move, zig zagging from one row to another. It seemed to be having a lot of fun. She clapped her hands and cheered it on. + +Once the boat came back, Sally had an idea. She gathered some of her toys and sent them down the river. As she watched them go away, she felt a strange sorrow. + +Sally had learnt an important lesson. She now understood that you can't send things away without feeling sad. Sometimes, it's important to let go of things, but with love and not sadness. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who could fly really fast. He liked flying around his garden so he could see everything that was happening. One day, he saw something special. It was a shiny laser! He flew right over to it, very excited to see what it was. + +The bird asked the laser, "What are you?". The laser said," I am a very important laser. I am here to help you!". The bird was so happy to have such a special friend and asked it, "What can you do?". + +The laser said, "I can help you fly even faster. Just spread your wings and hold me tight and I will help you fly faster than ever before!". The bird was excited and started flying around the garden with the laser in his claws. He felt so fast and strong that day. + +He thanked the laser for all its help and from then on, they were best friends. Whenever the bird needed help, he would get the laser and together they would fly around the garden, faster than ever before. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a lovely pebble. It was shiny and smooth. She picked it up and held it in her hand. + +Lily wanted to keep the pebble with her all the time, so she asked her mommy to help her attach it to her necklace. Her mommy took a string and tied the pebble to the necklace. Lily was so happy! + +From that day on, Lily wore her lovely pebble necklace everywhere she went. She showed it to all her friends and they thought it was very pretty too. Lily was very proud of her special pebble. +Once upon a time, there was a king who lived in a big castle. He was very proud and thought he was very clever. One day, he saw a little bird outside his window and he started to stare at it. The bird was so pretty and the king wanted it as a pet. + +The king called his servant and said, "Bring me that bird, I want it as my pet." The servant replied, "But your Majesty, that bird is not yours to take. It belongs to the forest." + +The king got angry and said, "I am the king, I can do whatever I want!" The servant tried to explain, but the king was too foolish to listen. The servant knew he had to do something to protect the bird, so he took it and set it free in the forest. + +The king later realized his mistake and felt sorry for what he had done. He learned that sometimes it's better to listen to others and not be so selfish. From that day on, he promised to be kind to all creatures in the forest. And the little bird lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy bunny that she loved very much. One day, Lily's friend told her that her bunny was ugly. Lily didn't understand why her friend had that opinion because she thought her bunny was beautiful. + +Lily decided to ask her mom about it. Her mom explained that everyone has their own opinion and that it's okay if someone thinks something is ugly while someone else thinks it's pretty. Lily understood what her mom said, but she still thought her bunny was the prettiest thing in the world. + +From that day on, Lily didn't let anyone's opinion make her think her bunny was ugly. She loved her bunny just the way it was and that's all that mattered to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a weird beetle crawling on the ground. It had big, round eyes and long, thin legs. + +Lily said, "Hello, beetle! Why are you so weird?" + +The beetle replied, "I'm not weird. I'm just different. And I'm looking for my family." + +Lily wanted to help the beetle find its family. She asked, "Can you show me where they are?" + +The beetle nodded and waved its little legs. Together, they went on an adventure to find the beetle's family. They searched high and low, but they couldn't find them. + +Just when they were about to give up, they heard a faint buzzing sound. It was the beetle's family! They were so happy to be reunited. + +Lily smiled and waved goodbye to the beetles. She felt happy knowing she helped them find each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy stumbled and fell down while playing. His parent came running to help him up and asked if he was okay. + +Timmy's friend Billy saw what happened and wanted to help too, but he was too busy playing with his toys. Billy was being selfish and didn't care about Timmy. + +Later that day, Billy stumbled and fell down while playing with his toys. He cried out for help, but no one came to help him. Billy realized that he should have been a better friend to Timmy and not been so selfish. + +The moral of the story is that we should always be kind and helpful to others, even if it means putting our own wants aside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a pretty bracelet that she loved to wear. One day, Lily went to the park to play. While she was playing, she saw a boy who was sad. She asked him why he was sad and he said he lost his toy. + +Lily wanted to help the boy find his toy, so she shouted for her friends to come and help too. They all searched the park together, and finally, they found the toy! The boy was so happy and thanked Lily for being so successful in finding his toy. + +Lily felt happy too, knowing she helped someone in need. She went home and showed her mom her successful search for the lost toy. Her mom was proud of her and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily wore her bracelet with pride, knowing that she had helped someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom and dad around the house. One day, her mom asked her to clean her room and put her toys in order. Lily didn't want to do it, but she knew it was the right thing to do. + +As she was cleaning, she found a weird toy that she had never seen before. She played with it for a while, but then it vanished! She looked everywhere for it, but it was gone. + +Lily learned that sometimes things can disappear if we don't take care of them. She also learned that doing what we're told, even if we don't want to, is important. So, she finished cleaning her room and put all her toys in order. From that day on, she made sure to take care of all her things so they wouldn't vanish. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a lot of hay. He was a wealthy farmer because he had so much hay. One day, he decided to start selling his hay to other farmers who needed it for their animals. + +The farmer loaded his hay onto his truck and drove to the nearby town. When he arrived, he saw many farmers who needed hay for their animals. They were happy to see the wealthy farmer and they started buying his hay. + +The wealthy farmer was happy too because he sold all of his hay and made a lot of money. He drove back to his farm feeling proud of himself. From that day on, he started selling his hay to other farmers every week. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends, but today it was raining. So, Timmy decided to stay inside and watch TV. He sat on his couch and turned on his favorite show. + +Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Timmy's mom went to answer it and in came Timmy's cousin, Billy. Billy was very ignorant and didn't know how to play nicely with others. Timmy was afraid that Billy would break his toys or make a mess. + +But, to Timmy's surprise, Billy was very well-behaved. He asked if he could join Timmy in watching TV on the couch. Timmy happily agreed and they both entered a world of adventure and fun on the screen. From that day on, Timmy learned not to judge others before getting to know them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She was very tired because she didn't sleep well last night. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I'm so tired. Can we go to bed early tonight?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, Emily. Let's go pick out some new furniture for your room. That way, you'll have a comfy bed to sleep in." + +Emily was excited and they went to the store. They looked at beds and chairs and tables. Emily saw a big, soft chair and said, "Mommy, can we get that chair? I want to sit in it and yawn." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Emily. That chair looks perfect for you. And then you can yawn and go to sleep in your new bed tonight." + +Emily was happy and couldn't wait to go to bed in her new furniture. And that night, she sat in her new chair and yawned before going to sleep in her new bed. +One day, a little girl went outside to play. It started raining, so she got her umbrella. The umbrella was big and red. She walked around and saw a little bird that was wet and cold. The bird was scared and didn't know what to do. + +The little girl said, "Don't worry, little bird. You are safe with me. I will comfort you and keep you warm." She put the bird under her harmless umbrella and they walked together. + +The bird felt better and said, "Thank you for being my friend. You are so kind." The little girl smiled and said, "You are welcome. We can be friends forever." And they walked together in the rain, under the big red umbrella. +Once upon a time, there was a playful cat. The cat liked to play with objects like balls of yarn and toy mice. One day, the cat found a shiny object on the ground. It looked like a rock, but it was smooth and cool to the touch. + +The cat wanted to play with the object, so it used its paw to poke it. The object didn't move, but the cat liked the way it felt when it poked it. The cat played with the object for a long time, batting it around and poking it with its paw. + +Eventually, the cat got tired and took a nap next to the object. When it woke up, the object was gone. The cat looked around, but it couldn't find it anywhere. It was sad that it couldn't play with the object anymore, but it knew there were other playful things to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his ball and bounce it all around the house. One day, his mom told him it was time for lunch, but Timmy didn't want to stop playing. + +"Mommy, can I play for just one more minute?" Timmy asked. + +"Okay, but make it quick," his mom replied. + +Timmy continued to bounce his ball, but then it accidentally bounced into the kitchen and knocked over a vase. His mom was upset, but Timmy had an idea. + +"I can be useful and clean it up for you, Mommy," Timmy said. + +His mom was proud of him for taking responsibility and helping out. From then on, Timmy made sure to always be careful when playing with his ball inside the house. +Once upon a time, there was a small fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a small tank in a big room. One day, a little girl came to visit Nemo. She asked Nemo, "How are you?" Nemo couldn't answer because he was just a fish. + +The little girl asked her mommy if she could take Nemo home with her. Her mommy said yes, and the little girl was so happy! She took Nemo's tank and put it in her room. But then, the little girl forgot to feed Nemo. Nemo was so hungry and sad. + +The next day, the little girl saw that Nemo wasn't moving. She asked her mommy why Nemo wasn't swimming. Her mommy said, "Nemo is gone, sweetie. He's not coming back." The little girl was so sad that she cried. She wished she had remembered to feed Nemo. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink bed with soft blankets and pillows. Every night, her mommy would tuck her in and kiss her goodnight. + +One night, Lily couldn't sleep. So she started to rub her eyes and wiggle around in her bed. But nothing seemed to work. + +Suddenly, she saw a shooting star outside her window. She closed her eyes and made a wish. She wished for a magical unicorn to come and help her fall asleep. + +To her surprise, a pink unicorn appeared in her room! The unicorn had a soft, fluffy mane that Lily could rub. She snuggled up next to the unicorn and fell asleep in her pink bed. From that night on, Lily slept soundly with her new friend by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bird. The bird loved to fly along the stream. One day, the bird saw a big, mean cat. The cat tried to catch the bird, but the bird knew to ignore the cat. The bird flew away and continued to enjoy the stream. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved to use her crayons to draw pictures of her favorite animals. One day, Lily's mom made a small meal of yummy chicken and rice for her. Lily was so happy and ate it all up! After finishing her meal, Lily went back to using her crayons to draw more pictures. She had so much fun and couldn't wait to show her mom all of her beautiful drawings! +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Benny found a shiny red ball in the forest. He knew it didn't belong to him, but he wanted to play with it anyway. + +Benny was having so much fun playing with the ball, he didn't notice the grumpy squirrel watching him. The squirrel didn't like Benny playing with his ball and wanted it back quick. But Benny didn't want to give it up, he thought it was his now. + +Suddenly, the squirrel started chasing Benny around the forest. Benny was scared and didn't know what to do. He realized he made a mistake and the ball didn't belong to him. So, he gave the ball back to the grumpy squirrel and apologized. The squirrel was no longer grumpy and thanked Benny for giving the ball back. Benny learned his lesson and was happy to have his friends back to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress with flowers on it. One day, she found a roll of tape and started to play with it. She put tape on her hands and then on her feet. She even put tape on her doll's hair! + +Suddenly, Lily heard a noise outside. It was her dog, Max. He wanted to play with her. Lily decided to follow Max to the park. Max ran fast and Lily had to run too. When they arrived at the park, Lily saw a pretty butterfly. She wanted to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw something else. It was a group of children playing with a ball. Lily asked if she could join and they said yes. Lily had so much fun playing with her new friends. When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye and followed Max back home. She was tired but happy after her fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a blue fox. The fox was very happy in the forest. One day, the fox went to the river to drink some water. But, the fox fell into the river and the water was very deep. + +The fox tried to swim, but he couldn't. He was very scared and he started to cry. A little girl saw the fox in the river and she wanted to save him. She went into the water to help the fox, but the water was too strong and she couldn't save him. + +The fox drowned in the river and the little girl was very sad. She went home and told her mommy what happened. Her mommy hugged her and said, "You tried to save the fox, and that was very kind. But sometimes, things don't end up how we want them to." The little girl learned that sometimes, we can't always save everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he saw a big building and wanted to climb to the very top. + +He asked his mommy if he could climb the building, but she said no. "It's too dangerous," she said. But Timmy didn't listen and decided to climb the building anyway. + +He climbed and climbed, until he reached the very top. He felt so proud of himself, but then he slipped and fell off the building. His mommy rushed over to him, but it was too late. Timmy didn't make it. + +His mommy cried and cried, wishing she had stopped him from climbing the building. "Why did you have to dive off the building, Timmy?" she asked. But Timmy couldn't answer. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. He had a red one, a blue one, and a green one. Timmy loved to make them zoom around his room. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park. There, they saw a giant Ferris wheel. Timmy's eyes got big and he said, "Wow, that's big!" His mom said, "Yes, it's a giant Ferris wheel." + +Later that day, Timmy was playing with his cars when he had an idea. He took his red car and put it on the Ferris wheel. It went up and up and up, until it was at the very top. Then, Timmy let it go and it zoomed down the track. It was so much fun! Timmy smiled and said, "That was dull, let's do it again!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved the color blue and had a blue blanket that he always slept with. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to help her clean the house. Timmy didn't like cleaning, but he wanted to help his mommy. + +While they were cleaning, Timmy noticed a spiderweb on the ceiling. He pointed it out to his mommy and she said they should clean it up. Timmy climbed up on a chair and helped his mommy clean the spiderweb. + +After they finished cleaning, Timmy's mommy gave him a big hug and said, "Thank you for helping me clean. I value your help so much." Timmy smiled and felt happy that he could help his mommy. He went to bed that night with his blue blanket and fell asleep, dreaming of all the ways he could help his mommy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved magic. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They were playing hide and seek when Lily found a magic wand! + +She shouted, "Look, look! I found a magic wand!" Her friends gathered around her, amazed. "Can you do magic with it?" they asked. + +"I don't know," Lily replied. "Let's try!" She waved the wand and said, "Abracadabra!" But nothing happened. + +Her friend, Timmy, said, "Maybe you need to complete a special spell to make it work." Lily nodded and said, "Okay, let's try it together." They held hands and said the magic words. Suddenly, the wand glowed and sparkled! Everyone cheered and Lily felt fine. From that day on, they played with the magic wand and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a frog hopping around. It was green and had big eyes. Lily recognized the frog from a book her mommy read to her. But this frog was different from the ones in the book. It had spots on its back! Lily was so happy to see a different frog. She watched it hop around for a while, then went back inside to tell her mommy all about it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the soil and make mud pies. But one day, she saw a big dog and it scared her. She ran back to her house and promised herself she would never play outside again. + +But then, her mom came and asked why she was so sad. Lily told her about the big dog and how scared she was. Her mom promised to protect her and they went back outside together. + +Lily learned that sometimes things can be scary, but it's okay to ask for help and not give up on the things we love. She went back to playing in the soil and making mud pies, happy to have her mom by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a big red balloon and wanted one for herself. + +Lily asked her mom if they could buy a balloon, but her mom said no. Lily was sad and started to cry. Her friend, Timmy, saw her crying and asked what was wrong. + +Lily said she wanted a balloon, but her mom said no. Timmy said they could make a balloon out of gas, but it would be different from a regular balloon. They went to Timmy's house and got a balloon and some gas. They blew up the balloon with the gas and it was different, but it still made Lily happy. + +Lily was so happy that she wanted to repeat the process and make more gas balloons. Timmy and Lily became the best of friends and had fun making different gas balloons together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her shiny red ball. One day, Lily was playing outside when she accidentally dropped her ball into the neighbor's yard. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't reach her ball. Suddenly, she saw a police officer walking by. She asked him for help. The police officer was kind and went to retrieve the ball for her. + +When the police officer picked up the ball, he noticed how clean and new it looked. "This is a very clean ball," he said to Lily. She smiled and said, "Thank you, it's my favorite ball." + +Lily was happy to have her ball back and thanked the police officer for his help. She ran back inside to play with her ball and felt grateful for the kind police officer who helped her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He liked to play pretend with his toys. Sometimes he was a superhero, and other times he was a cowboy. One day, he found his dad's razor in the bathroom. Timmy knew he wasn't supposed to touch it, but he wanted to play with it. + +He pretended the razor was a magic wand and he was a wizard. He waved it around and said "Abracadabra!" Suddenly, his toy dinosaur came to life and started walking around. Timmy was amazed! He felt very smart for coming up with such a fun game. + +But then, his mom came in and saw him with the razor. She explained to him that it was a dangerous tool and he should never play with it. Timmy felt sad that he couldn't use the razor as a magic wand anymore, but he knew his mom was right. From then on, he found other ways to play pretend that didn't involve dangerous objects. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved magic and believed that she could do magic too. One day, she found a wand that looked like a real magic wand, but it was fake. + +Lily didn't know it was fake, so she waved it and said "Abracadabra!" But nothing happened. She felt sad because she thought she couldn't do magic. + +But then, her mom showed her a magic trick with cards. Lily enjoyed watching the cards disappear and reappear. She realized that even though the wand was fake, she could still enjoy magic. From that day on, Lily loved watching magic tricks and trying to figure out how they worked. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Quackers. Quackers loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, Quackers saw a big, noisy bird. + +"Who are you?" asked Quackers. + +"I am a swan," said the bird. "I can swim and whistle better than you." + +Quackers didn't like that the swan was being mean. So, he decided to show the swan that he could whistle too. Quackers took a deep breath and whistled as loud as he could. + +But the swan didn't like that Quackers could whistle too. So, the swan chased Quackers out of the pond. Quackers was very sad and had to find a new place to swim. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max loved to eat steak. One day, Max's owner read a book about how to cook a big steak. Max's nose started to wiggle and he knew that steak was coming. He wagged his tail and waited for his big, juicy steak to arrive. Finally, Max's owner put the steak in his bowl and Max ate it all up. He was a very happy dog. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the forest behind his house. One day, he saw a butterfly and wanted to follow it. So, he ran after the butterfly and lost track of where he was going. + +Timmy got scared and didn't know how to get back home. He looked around and saw a tall tree. He thought he could stand on it and see his house from there. But when he climbed up, he got upset because he couldn't see anything. + +As the sun began to set, Timmy started to cry. He was all alone and didn't know what to do. Unfortunately, nobody found him and he had to spend the night in the forest. The next morning, the search party found Timmy, but he was very sick from being outside all night. From then on, Timmy never went into the forest alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long, yellow hair that she loved to brush every day. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, we need to replace your shampoo. It's all gone." + +Lily asked, "What does replace mean?" + +"It means we need to get a new one," her mom replied. + +So, they went to the store to buy a new shampoo. Lily picked out a bottle with a picture of a princess on it. + +When they got home, Lily's mom helped her wash her hair with the new shampoo. Lily loved the way it smelled and how it made her hair feel soft. + +From that day on, Lily used her new shampoo every time she took a bath. She was happy that they replaced the old one with a new one that smelled so good. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her mom said she had to clean her room first. Lily didn't want to, but she knew it was important to keep her room good and tidy. + +As she was cleaning, she accidentally spilled juice on the floor. She tried to clean it up with a towel, but it didn't work. Her mom came in and saw the mess. "Lily, you need to pay more attention when you're cleaning," she said. + +Lily felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I'll try harder." Her mom smiled and said, "That's okay, sweetie. Let's clean it up together." They worked together and soon the floor was good as new. Lily was happy she could help and her mom was proud of her. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdy. The birdy was very happy in its world. It loved to fly and sing all day long. But one day, a big storm came and the wind started to move everything around. The little birdy got anxious and scared. It didn't know what to do. But then, it remembered that it could move too. So, it flapped its wings and flew away to a safer place. The little birdy felt much better and continued to enjoy its world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, her mommy suggested they plant some herbs in their garden. Lily thought it was a great idea! + +They went to the store and picked out some mighty herb plants. They brought them home and planted them in the garden. Lily helped water them every day and soon the herbs grew big and strong. They smelled so good! + +Lily's mommy used the herbs in their cooking and it made their food taste even better. Lily was so proud of the mighty herbs they grew together. From then on, they always had fresh herbs in their garden. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess who lived in a castle in a big valley. Every morning, she would wake up and bathe in a big tub full of bubbles. She loved to splash and play in the water. + +One day, the princess decided to explore the valley. She put on her prettiest dress and set out on her adventure. She walked through fields of flowers and climbed up hills to see the view. + +As she was walking, she saw a baby bird who had fallen out of its nest. The princess picked up the bird and took it back to the castle. She gave it a bath and cared for it until it was strong enough to fly away. + +From that day on, the princess visited the valley often and made many new animal friends. She loved to bathe in the morning and explore the pretty valley in the afternoon. And she lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing on her soft carpet in her room. One day, she spilled juice on it and it made a big stain. Her mom got mad and told her to clean it up. Lily didn't know how to do it, so she just left it there. + +The next day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys. Lily didn't want to do it, so she just threw them all over the room. Her mom got mad again and said that Lily needed to organize her things. + +Later that night, Lily couldn't sleep because the light in her room was too bright. She tried to turn it off, but it wouldn't work. Suddenly, she remembered the stain on her carpet and the mess she made with her toys. She realized that she needed to start organizing her things and taking better care of her room. She decided to tell her mom in the morning and ask for help. The next day, they cleaned the carpet together and organized all of Lily's toys. From then on, Lily felt much better and slept peacefully with the light turned off. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park. One day, Lily's mom said they would go to the park after lunch. Lily was so excited, but she was also impatient. She asked her mom if they could go now. + +Mom said they had to wait a little longer. After lunch, Lily's mom called her to put on her shoes. They went to the park and played on the swings, slide and seesaw. Lily had so much fun! When it was time to go home, Lily's mom called her again. Lily was sad to leave the park, but she was happy that she got to play there. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little white puppy named Snowy. Snowy loved to play and run around in the park. One day, Snowy saw a big juicy bone on the ground. Snowy wanted to eat the bone, but he knew he had to resist because his veterinarian said it wasn't good for him. + +Snowy went to visit his veterinarian, Dr. Brown. Dr. Brown was very nice and examined Snowy to make sure he was healthy. Snowy liked Dr. Brown because she always gave him treats. + +One day, Snowy got into a fight with a big dog. Snowy tried to resist, but the big dog was too strong. Snowy got hurt and had to go see Dr. Brown again. Dr. Brown took care of Snowy and made him feel better. Snowy learned to be careful around big dogs and to resist getting into fights. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the garden. One day, she saw a beautiful flower and wanted to pick it. But she was clumsy and accidentally stepped on it. + +Lily felt sad and went to her mom. "Mommy, I'm sorry. I was clumsy and broke the flower," she said. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Accidents happen. But we should always be careful and gentle with things we love." + +Lily learned a valuable lesson that day. She realized that it's important to be careful and not rush when doing things. She also learned to name the flowers she picked and appreciate their beauty. From then on, she was more mindful and enjoyed picking flowers without being clumsy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play the piano. He had a bright piano that he loved to play every day. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play with him. Timmy asked his friend if he wanted to enter his room and play the piano. His friend said yes and went inside. + +But then, something bad happened. Timmy's friend accidentally knocked the bright piano over and it broke into many pieces. Timmy was very sad and cried a lot. He couldn't play his piano anymore. Timmy's friend said sorry and tried to fix the piano, but it was too broken to fix. Timmy never got to play his bright piano again and he missed it very much. +Once upon a time, there was a shy bunny. The bunny liked to play in the garden and eat carrots. One day, the bunny found a file on the ground. The bunny didn't know what to do with it, so he asked his friend, the bird. The bird said, "You can store it in your burrow." The bunny thought that was a good idea and took the file to his burrow. He put it with his other things and felt happy that he had helped the file find a home. From that day on, the bunny wasn't so shy anymore because he felt proud of himself for being helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect stickers and put them on her special book. One day, Lily went to her room and saw that her book was missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily asked her mom if she had seen her book. Her mom said no and they both started to look for it. They looked in the living room, kitchen, and even the bathroom. But the book was nowhere to be found. + +Lily started to cry because her book was very special to her. Suddenly, her little brother came running into the room with the book in his hands. He had taken it without asking. Lily was happy to have her book back but also told her brother that it was not okay to take things without asking. From that day on, Lily put a label on her book that said "Lily's Book, Please Ask Before Taking". It was a rare lesson but an important one. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help clean up her room. Lily was anxious because she didn't like to clean, but she knew it was important. + +As she was putting her toys away, Lily noticed that some of them had labels on them. She asked her mom what labels were for, and her mom explained that they help us know what things are and where they belong. Lily thought that was very helpful. + +After they finished cleaning, Lily's mom asked her to help reverse the car out of the garage. Lily was excited to help and she carefully watched as her mom backed up the car. She felt proud that she could help her mom. + +The moral of the story is that even though we may feel anxious or unsure about something, we can always ask for help and learn something new. And labels can help us stay organized and find things easier. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but one day it started to rain. Lily went inside and asked her mommy what to do. Her mommy said, "Let's go explore the attic!" + +Lily had never been to the attic before. She climbed up the stairs and opened the door. It was dark, but her mommy turned on the light. They saw old toys, clothes, and books. Lily found a sweet doll that she wanted to play with. + +But then, Lily started to worry. She saw a spider web and thought there might be spiders. Her mommy said, "Don't worry, there are no spiders here. Let's play with the doll and have fun!" + +Lily was happy again. She played with the sweet doll and forgot about her worries. She learned that sometimes it's okay to try new things and not worry too much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved taking photos with her camera. One day, she wanted to take a photo of her cat, but it kept moving around. + +Lily's mom said, "Why don't you try to get the cat's attention with a little toy?" + +Lily tried it and succeeded! She took a great photo of her cat playing with the toy. She was so happy and showed her mom the photo. + +Her mom said, "Wow, Lily! You did a great job. You're becoming a great photographer." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy took her to a new friend's house. When they arrived, the mommy said, "Lily, I want to introduce you to my friend, Mrs. Smith." + +Lily said, "Hi, Mrs. Smith!" and Mrs. Smith said, "Hello, Lily! I'm happy to meet you." + +They went into the living room, and Lily saw a big curtain covering the window. She said, "What's that, Mommy?" and her mommy said, "That's a curtain. It keeps the sun out of the room." + +Lily went closer to the curtain and said, "It's smelly!" Her mommy laughed and said, "No, Lily, it's not smelly. It's just made of fabric." + +Lily and her mommy had a nice visit with Mrs. Smith, and when they went home, Lily said, "I liked meeting Mrs. Smith. And I liked the curtain, even if it wasn't smelly!" +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who had a new baby. The baby was very small and they called her an infant. The mommy and daddy loved the baby very much and wanted to keep her safe. + +One day, the mommy and daddy were talking about something important. The mommy said, "We need to prevent the baby from getting sick." The daddy said, "That's right. We need to make sure she stays healthy." + +The mommy and daddy made sure to wash their hands before holding the baby. They also made sure that people who were sick didn't come around the baby. They knew it was important to prevent the baby from getting sick so she could grow up strong and healthy. +Once upon a time, in a big green park, there was a small cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to jump and play. One sunny day, Kitty saw a wide tree with many branches. Kitty thought it would be fun to jump onto the tree and climb. + +Kitty jumped onto the lowest branch and started to climb higher and higher. But, as Kitty climbed, she saw a big bird on a branch above her. The bird did not want Kitty to climb any higher. The bird flapped its wings and squawked loudly at Kitty. + +Kitty was scared and did not know what to do. She wanted to climb higher, but the big bird was in her way. Then, Kitty had an idea. She jumped onto a branch far away from the bird. The bird saw that Kitty was not close anymore and stopped squawking. + +Kitty was happy that she found a way to climb without bothering the bird. She climbed higher and higher until she reached the top of the tree. From the top, she could see the whole park. Kitty felt so proud and happy. She had a great day jumping and climbing in the big green park. +Once upon a time, there was a long race in the forest. All the animals wanted to win. A fast rabbit, a strong bear, and a smart fox were all in the race. + +Before the race, the fox found a hook. He had a plan. He put the hook on the ground to stop the rabbit and the bear. The fox thought he would win the race. + +When the race started, the rabbit and the bear ran fast. They saw the hook and jumped over it. The fox was surprised. The rabbit and the bear raced to the finish line. The rabbit won by a little bit. All the animals were happy and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a shiny coin that he loved very much. He played with the coin all day long. It made him feel happy and calm. + +One day, while playing outside, Tim dropped his coin. He looked for it, but he could not find it. Tim started to cry. He was very sad that his coin was lost. + +A kind girl named Lily saw Tim cry. She wanted to help him. Lily and Tim looked for the coin together. They found it under a big tree. Tim was so happy! He hugged Lily and said, "Thank you!" Now, Tim and Lily were both calm and happy. They played together all day and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had an amazing gift. She could wrap things very fast. Her speed was like no one else's. Everyone in her town loved to watch her wrap. + +One day, Amy's mom asked her to wrap a big box. Amy was so happy to help. She took the pretty paper and started to wrap the box. With her amazing speed, she finished wrapping the box in no time. Her mom was so proud of her. + +Amy's gift made people smile. They loved to see her wrap things fast. Her amazing speed brought joy to everyone. And Amy was happy that she could share her gift with others. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little bird. The bird had no feathers. The bird was sad because it was cold. The bird wanted to find a feather to feel warm. + +One day, the bird saw a heavy rock. The bird tried to pick the rock. The bird wanted to find a feather under the rock. But the rock was too heavy. The bird tried and tried, but the rock did not move. The bird was very tired. + +A big, mean bird saw the little bird. The mean bird laughed at the little bird. The mean bird took the last feather from the ground. The little bird was very sad and cold. The mean bird flew away with the feather. The little bird could not find a feather and stayed cold. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin lived in the sea with his family. One day, Fin saw a big, shiny rock. He wanted to show it to his friends. But, his mommy told him to stay close to home. Fin promised his mommy he would not go far away. + +But, Fin forgot his promise. He swam far away to show the shiny rock to his friends. They all liked the shiny rock. But, when it was time to go home, Fin could not find his way back. He felt ashamed because he broke his promise to his mommy. + +Fin's mommy found him and took him home. Fin said sorry to his mommy for breaking his promise. His mommy hugged him and said, "It's okay, just remember to keep your promises next time." Fin learned his lesson and never forgot a promise again. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Tom. Tom loved to nap all day. He had a favorite tree where he would go to nap. One day, Tom saw a big number on the tree. The number was "3". Tom did not know what it meant, but he thought it was not important. + +The next day, Tom went to nap under his tree again. But this time, there were two big dogs near the tree. The dogs were dangerous. Tom was scared, but he remembered the number "3" on the tree. He thought maybe the number was a warning. + +Tom decided to find a new tree to nap under. He found a tree with the number "1" on it. Tom felt safe and took a long nap under the new tree. When he woke up, he saw the dangerous dogs far away. Tom was happy that he listened to the number on the tree. From that day on, Tom always napped under the tree with the number "1". +One day, a curious little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a big tree and wanted to see what was inside. Tim took a stick and began to strike the tree with it. He thought he might find a surprise. + +As he hit the tree, some white stuff fell out. Tim looked at it and saw that it was salt! He was so happy because he loved salt on his food. He took the salt and put it in his pocket to take home. + +Tim ran back to his house to show his mom the salt. She was very proud of him for finding it. They used the salt to make yummy food for dinner. Tim and his mom had a great day, and they were very happy. +One day, a kind man named Tom lost his wallet. He looked for it everywhere, but he could not find it. Tom was very sad because the wallet had all his money and a picture of his family. + +A little girl named Lisa found the wallet on the ground. She opened it and saw the picture of Tom's family. Lisa recognized Tom because he was her friend's dad. She knew she had to give the wallet back to him. + +Lisa went to Tom's house with the wallet. When Tom saw Lisa, he was very happy. He thanked Lisa for being so kind and giving his wallet back. Tom and Lisa became good friends, and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a small rabbit. The rabbit had a rough toe. He did not like his rough toe, but he had to remain with it. He had many friends, but none of them had a rough toe like him. + +One day, the rabbit saw a big, shiny rock in the forest. He thought the rock could help his rough toe. He rubbed his toe on the rock every day. His friends warned him not to do it, but he did not listen. The rock started to change color, but the rabbit did not notice. + +One day, when the rabbit rubbed his toe on the rock, it broke into many small pieces. His toe got hurt and became more rough. The rabbit was very sad. His friends tried to help him, but the toe did not get better. From that day on, the rabbit had to live with his even more rough toe. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a chubby cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play all day and sleep all night. She had a lot of fun with her toys and friends. + +One day, Kitty was playing with her ball near her neighbor's house. Her neighbor, Mr. Dog, was taking a nap. Kitty did not want to disturb Mr. Dog, but she really wanted her ball back. She tried to be very quiet as she got closer to the ball. + +As she got the ball, Mr. Dog woke up. He was not mad that Kitty disturbed him. Instead, he wanted to play too. So, Kitty and Mr. Dog played together all day and had a great time. They became best friends and played together every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once there was a raven. The raven was fast. He liked to speed through the air. One day, the raven saw a bird who was slow. The slow bird was sad. + +The raven wanted to help the slow bird. He had an idea. He would teach the slow bird to speed through the air. They tried and tried, but the slow bird was still slow. The raven felt bad. + +Then, the raven had another idea. He found a strong wind. The wind was harsh. The raven told the slow bird to fly in the wind. The slow bird tried and it worked! The slow bird could speed through the air. The raven and the slow bird were happy. They flew together and played in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a big sack. The sack had a funny nose on it. The nose was very attractive. It made people smile when they saw it. + +One day, the sack went for a walk. It met a little boy. The boy saw the sack's attractive nose and laughed. He wanted to play with the sack. So, they played together all day. They ran, they jumped, and they had a lot of fun. + +After a long day, the sack and the boy were tired. They sat under a tree and rested. The boy hugged the sack with the attractive nose. They were happy to be friends. From that day on, they played together every day and had many adventures. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a sweet bunny. The sweet bunny lived in a small hole under a big tree. One day, the sweet bunny went for a hop to find food. + +While hopping, the sweet bunny found a log. The log was big and long. The sweet bunny thought, "I can play on the log!" So, the sweet bunny hopped on the log and played. The sweet bunny had a lot of fun. + +After playing, the sweet bunny found a big pile of carrots. The sweet bunny wanted the carrots, but there was a sign. The sign said, "You must pay for the carrots." The sweet bunny gave some of its toys to pay for the carrots. The sweet bunny took the carrots home and ate them. The sweet bunny was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to help his family. He was a very useful dog. He would fetch the paper, carry bags, and even help set the table for dinner. + +One day, Spot's family had a big dinner with friends. They asked Spot to help by bringing a big bowl of food to the table. Spot was a bit scared because it was heavy, but he knew his family trusted him to do it. + +Spot carried the big bowl to the table, being very careful not to drop it. When he got to the table, everyone clapped and cheered for Spot. They were so happy that he could help with dinner. Spot was proud to be a useful dog that his family could trust. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a humble boy named Tim. He loved to watch movies with his family. His favorite movie was about a tall tree that could reach the sky. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his friends. They saw a tall tree just like in the movie. Tim wanted to reach the top of the tree. His friends said it was not safe, but Tim did not listen. + +Tim started to climb the tree. He was almost at the top when he slipped and fell. Tim got hurt very badly. His friends ran to get help. The moral of the story is to always listen to your friends and be careful when you try new things. +Once upon a time, there was a thin bird with big wings. The bird lived in a big tree. It loved to fly high in the sky and play with its friends. The bird had lots of fun every day. + +One day, the bird saw a small box. The box was close to the tree. The bird flew down to look at the box. It used its wing to open the box. Inside the box, the bird found a big, red ball. + +The bird and its friends played with the big, red ball. They kicked it and threw it high in the sky. When it was time to go home, the bird used its wing to close the box. They all went back to their trees, happy and tired from playing. +Once upon a time, there was a small island in the sea. On the island, there were many broken trees. The trees were sad because they could not yield any fruit. + +One day, a kind bird came to the island. The bird saw the broken trees and wanted to help them. So, the bird sang a happy song to the trees. + +The trees listened to the song and felt better. Soon, they began to grow and heal. After some time, the trees were not broken anymore. They could yield lots of fruit for everyone to enjoy. And they all lived happily on the island. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to play in her garden with her toys. One sunny day, she found a shiny crystal on the ground. She was very happy! + +Amy picked up the crystal and started to twist it in her hands. As she twisted the crystal, something magical happened. A tiny fairy appeared right in front of her! Amy was so surprised but also excited to see the fairy. + +The fairy said, "Thank you, little girl, for twisting the crystal. I am now free to go home." Amy smiled and waved goodbye to the fairy as she flew away. From that day on, Amy always remembered her magical friend and the special crystal that brought them together. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely waffle. It sat on a plate, all by itself. The waffle wanted a friend, but it didn't understand why no one wanted to be its friend. + +One sunny day, a little girl named Mia came to the kitchen. Mia saw the lonely waffle on the plate. She thought it looked yummy. Mia wanted to be friends with the waffle. + +Mia picked up the waffle and gave it a big hug. The lonely waffle was so happy! It finally had a friend who understood it. Mia and the waffle played together all day, and they were both very happy. +Once upon a time, in a big hall, there lived a worried cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was always scared of the dark. One day, her friend, a happy dog named Buddy, came to visit her. + +"Fluffy, why are you always worried?" asked Buddy. Fluffy said, "I am scared of the dark. I don't like it." + +Buddy wanted to help Fluffy. He thought for a moment and said, "I recommend we play a game. We can hide and find each other in the hall. This way, you will not be scared of the dark anymore." + +Fluffy agreed to play the game with Buddy. They had lots of fun playing together in the hall. After a while, Fluffy was not worried about the dark anymore. She was very happy and thanked Buddy for his help. From that day on, Fluffy and Buddy played in the hall every day, and Fluffy was never scared again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they found a treasure map. It was a good day to look for treasure. + +Lily and her friends walked and walked. They found a big tree. The map said to hold hands and count to ten. They did that, and a door opened in the tree. Inside, they saw a treasure box. + +They opened the box and found many good things inside. There were toys, candy, and pretty clothes. Lily and her friends were very happy. They shared the treasure and played with it all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big, soft carpet in his room. The carpet was his favorite thing to play on. It was a reliable carpet, always there for him to have fun on. + +One day, Tim's mom told him that they would have a surprise later. Tim was very excited and couldn't wait to see what it was. He played on his carpet, thinking about what the surprise could be. + +In the evening, Tim's mom came into his room with a big box. She opened the box and took out a new toy car. Tim was so happy! He played with the car on his carpet all night long. The carpet was the perfect place for his new toy, just like Tim knew it would be. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She lived in an ordinary house near the beach. Every day, Lucy liked to play in the sand and look for pretty shells. + +One sunny day, while Lucy was playing, she found a big, shiny shell. She was very excited! She picked up the shell and said, "Wow, this is the best shell ever! I want to show it to my friend, Tom." + +Lucy ran to Tom's house to show him the shell. Tom was excited too! He said, "That's a great shell, Lucy! Let's go find more shells together." So, Lucy and Tom went back to the beach and had a fun day looking for shells. And from that day on, they always played together on the beach, finding shells and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat sugar. Every day, he would zip to the store to buy cheap sugar. He would eat it all day long. + +One day, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue said, "Tim, eating too much sugar is not good. It can make you sick." Tim did not listen to Sue. He kept eating sugar. + +Soon, Tim felt very sick. His tummy hurt a lot. He went to his mom and told her about it. His mom said, "Sue is right. Eating too much sugar is not good for you. You need to eat healthy food." Tim learned his lesson. He stopped eating so much sugar and started eating healthy food. Tim and Sue became good friends and played together every day. The moral of the story is to listen to good advice and take care of our health. +Once upon a time, in a big garden, there was a pretty flower. The flower loved to sing every day. It had a very sweet voice. All the other flowers and bugs liked to listen to the flower's songs. + +One day, a naughty bug came to the garden. The bug wanted to play a trick on the singing flower. When the flower was not looking, the bug took some of its petals. The flower felt sad and guilty, even though it did not know what happened to the petals. + +The other flowers and bugs saw the flower was sad. They all came together and told the flower not to feel guilty. They knew the flower did not take its own petals. They found the naughty bug and asked it to say sorry. The bug said sorry and gave the petals back. The flower was happy again and started to sing. All the flowers and bugs in the garden were happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had a big dream. She wanted to be rich. She thought that if she had a lot of money, she could buy all the toys and equipment she wanted. + +One day, Amy saw a big store. It had all the equipment she wanted. There were balls, dolls, and toy cars. Amy wanted them all. But she did not have enough money. + +Amy was sad. She went home and told her mom about the equipment she wanted. Her mom said, "Amy, being rich is not about having all the equipment you want. It's about being happy with what you have." Amy thought about it and realized her mom was right. She was rich because she had a loving family and a warm home. And that was all she needed. +Once upon a time, in a small, humble house, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to play with her toys and have fun with her friends. One day, she found a big, shiny candle in her room. She thought it was so pretty. + +Mia showed the candle to her mom. "Look, Mom! I found a pretty candle!" she said. Her mom yawned and smiled. "That's nice, Mia. Let's light it up tonight for dinner." + +That night, Mia and her mom lit the candle on the table. The candle made the room bright and warm. Mia and her mom ate their food and talked about their day. Mia felt happy. + +After dinner, Mia's mom blew out the candle. "Time for bed, Mia," she said. Mia yawned and got ready for bed. She thought about the pretty candle and how it made her feel happy. She fell asleep with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a big university in a small town. Many people went there to learn new things. In this town, there was a man named Tom. Tom was a rich man. He had a big house and a lot of food. But Tom was not happy. + +One day, Tom decided to leave his big house and go to the university. He wanted to learn how to be happy. When Tom got to the university, he met a girl named Sue. Sue was not rich, but she was very happy. Tom asked Sue, "Why are you so happy?" + +Sue said, "I am happy because I have good friends and I learn new things every day." Tom liked what Sue said. He started to learn new things and made many friends at the university. Soon, Tom became happy too. From that day on, Tom and Sue were best friends, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily had a best friend named Tim. They loved to play together. One day, they found a big map. The map showed them the way to a hidden treasure in the east. + +Lily and Tim decided to find the treasure. They walked and walked until they saw a big, bad wolf. The wolf wanted the treasure too. Lily and Tim felt scared. They needed to think of a plan to get the treasure without the wolf knowing. + +Lily had an idea. She told Tim to whisper so the bad wolf would not hear them. They whispered their plan to each other. Then, they walked quietly to the east. They found the treasure and took it back to their town. The wolf never knew what happened. Lily and Tim were very happy and shared the treasure with their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little orange kayak. It liked to spread its wings and float on the water. The orange kayak had a best friend, a little blue fish named Bob. + +One day, the orange kayak and Bob had a big fight. The kayak wanted to spread its wings and go far away, but Bob wanted to stay close to home. The orange kayak was very sad. + +The next day, the orange kayak decided to spread its wings and go far away without Bob. It floated away on the water, leaving Bob behind. The orange kayak got lost and could not find its way back home. The orange kayak and Bob never saw each other again, and they both were very sad. +One day, a little girl named Mia found a sunflower seed. She went to her dependable friend, Tom. She said, "Tom, let's plant this seed and grow a big sunflower!" + +Tom agreed and they planted the seed in Mia's yard. They watered it every day. Soon, a small sunflower started to grow. But one day, they saw a big bird trying to eat their sunflower. + +Mia and Tom were sad. They needed to keep the bird away. Tom had an idea. He said, "Let's lock the sunflower in a cage so the bird can't eat it." + +They found a cage and locked the sunflower inside. The bird could not eat it anymore. Mia and Tom were happy. Their sunflower was safe and it grew bigger and bigger. They knew they could always depend on each other to solve problems. +Once upon a time, in a humble village near the sea, there was a big port. Many boats came and went every day. The people in the village loved to watch the boats. + +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to go to the port. His mom said, "No, Tim, you are too little. I cannot allow you to go alone." But Tim did not listen. He snuck away from his mom and went to the port. + +At the port, Tim saw a big boat. He wanted to go on the boat, but the man on the boat said, "No, Tim, you are too little. I cannot allow you on the boat." Tim was sad, but he did not listen. He climbed on the boat when the man was not looking. + +The boat started to go away from the port. Tim was scared. He wanted to go back to his mom, but the boat was too far from the port. Tim cried and cried, but the boat did not go back. Tim was lost, and he never saw his mom again. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat named Tom. He lived in a small house with his best friend, a little girl named Lily. Tom loved to play with Lily all day long. They played with a long stick called a staff. + +One sunny day, Tom and Lily found a magic staff while playing in the garden. Tom touched the staff and suddenly he could talk like a person! "Wow, I can talk!" said Tom, and Lily laughed. + +But then, the staff started to vanish! Tom and Lily were sad because they wanted to keep playing with it. They looked everywhere, but they could not find it. In the end, they decided to play with their old staff and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little beetle. The beetle lived in a big green forest. He had many friends like the ants, bees, and butterflies. The beetle loved to play with his friends all day long. + +One day, the beetle wanted to be successful. He thought, "I will build the best home in the forest." He worked hard every day to build his home. He carried sticks, leaves, and stones. His friends helped him too. Soon, the home was finished. It was big and strong. + +After building the home, the beetle was very tired. He needed to rest. He went inside his new home and lay down. His friends came to visit him. They all said, "Wow! You are successful, little beetle!" The beetle smiled and closed his eyes. He was happy to rest in his new home with his friends around him. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy backyard with pretty flowers and green grass. In this backyard, there lived a happy girl named Lily and a funny dog named Max. + +One sunny day, Lily and Max were playing in the backyard. They were running and laughing. Lily said to Max, "Let's put on a show for mommy and daddy!" Max wagged his tail and barked, "Yes, let's do it!" + +They worked together to make a stage from boxes and a curtain from a big sheet. Lily wore a pretty dress and Max wore a funny hat. They danced and sang a silly song. When they finished, mommy and daddy clapped their hands and said, "Bravo!" Lily and Max felt so proud and happy. They all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk. She saw a wet rose on the ground. Lily picked up the rose and said, "Oh no, the pretty rose is wet. I will pray for the sun to come out and make it dry." + +Lily held the rose and prayed, "Please sun, come out and make this rose dry." The sun heard Lily's prayer and came out from behind the clouds. The sun shone on the wet rose, and it started to become dry. + +Lily's friend, Tom, saw her with the rose and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" She said, "I prayed for the sun to come out, and it did! Now the rose is dry and pretty again." Tom smiled and said, "That's great! Let's go play together." So Lily and Tom played together, holding the pretty rose that was no longer wet. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toy telephone. It was his favorite toy. Tim was a healthy boy who liked to run and jump. + +One day, Tim's toy telephone was missing. He looked everywhere for it. He felt sad and didn't know what to do. He went to his mom and told her about the missing telephone. His mom said, "Don't worry, Tim. Trust me, we will find it." + +Tim and his mom looked all around the house. They found the toy telephone under the bed. Tim was so happy to have his telephone back. He gave his mom a big hug and said, "Thank you, Mom! I trust you!" From that day on, Tim always trusted his mom to help him when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Tom. Tom was a persistent cat who loved to play. He had a best friend, a dog named Jerry. They lived in a small house with a nice family. + +One day, Tom and Jerry wanted to make a yummy treat. They found some cream in the kitchen. They wanted to make ice cream for the family. They put the cream in a bowl and mixed it with a spoon. They were very happy. + +Tom and Jerry worked together to make the ice cream. They took turns mixing the cream. They were persistent and didn't give up. When they were done, they shared the ice cream with their family. Everyone loved the ice cream and they all had a great day. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a boy named Tom. Tom was a fast runner. He could run very fast. One day, Tom wanted to become the fastest runner in the village. + +In the village, there was another boy named Sam. Sam was also a fast runner. Tom and Sam wanted to see who was the fastest. They decided to have a race. + +On the day of the race, all the people in the village came to watch. Tom and Sam ran as fast as they could. They both wanted to win. In the end, Tom won the race. He became the fastest runner in the village. Sam was sad, but he said, "Good job, Tom!" Tom was happy, and they both became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to design things. He would draw and build all day long. One day, Tim decided to make a jet. + +Tim worked hard on his jet. He used big paper and lots of colors. He was so proud of his jet. But then, something sad happened. The jet became broken. Tim was very sad. + +Tim's mom saw him being sad. She wanted to help. Together, they fixed the broken jet. Tim was happy again. He learned that when things are broken, we can fix them with help from others. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the cool park. He saw many trees and flowers, and he liked to watch the birds fly. The sky was blue, and the sun was shining. + +As Tim walked, he saw a big tree with a dark hole. He was curious and wanted to look inside, but he was a little scared too. He heard a small voice say, "Hello! Who are you?" Tim was surprised and looked around to see who was talking. + +"Hi, I'm Tim," he said. "Who are you?" A little bird came out of the dark hole in the tree. The bird said, "I'm Sam. I live in this tree. It's nice and cool in here." Tim smiled and said, "It's nice to meet you, Sam." They became friends, and Tim visited Sam every day in the cool park. +Once upon a time, in a gloomy forest, there lived a little bunny. The bunny liked to hop and play all day. One day, the bunny heard a sound. It was a sad sound, like someone was crying. + +The bunny followed the sound and found a little bird. The bird was sad because its fruit had started to rot. The bird said, "My fruit is bad, and I am hungry." + +The bunny wanted to help the bird. So they went on a search to find fresh fruit for the bird to eat. They hopped and flew through the forest, looking for something yummy. + +At last, they found a tree with big, juicy apples. The bird was so happy! The bunny and the bird became best friends. From that day on, they always helped each other and played together in the gloomy forest. +One day, a tall stranger came to the park. He had a big ball. He saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was playing with her toy car. The tall stranger said, "Hi! Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily looked at the tall stranger and said, "Yes! I like to play." The tall stranger showed Lily how to kick the ball. They kicked the ball back and forth. Lily was having fun. + +After a while, Lily's mom came to the park. She saw Lily playing with the tall stranger. Mom said, "Time to go home, Lily." Lily said bye to the tall stranger and went home with her mom. She was happy she made a new friend. +One day, a little girl named Sue was walking in a big field. She saw many tall plants with tiny seeds on top. Sue guessed that this was wheat. She was glad because she loved to see new things. + +Sue met a friendly bird named Bob. Bob said, "Hi Sue! Be careful where you walk. There is a surprise for you at the end of the field." Sue was excited and wanted to find the surprise. + +They walked and talked until they reached the end of the field. There, Sue found a big pile of wheat. She was so glad and said, "Thank you, Bob! I guessed there was something special here!" Sue and Bob played in the wheat and had a fun day. +Once upon a time in a small village, there was a black bird. The bird had a friend, a little boy named Tim. One day, they found an arrow in the forest. The arrow was shiny and sharp. Tim picked it up and showed it to the bird. + +"Look, bird," said Tim, "I found an arrow. Let's play with it." The bird looked at the arrow and thought it was not safe. The bird said, "No, Tim. It's not good to play with sharp things." + +Tim did not listen to the bird. He played with the arrow and accidentally hurt his finger. The bird quickly flew to find help. The bird found Tim's mom and brought her to Tim. Tim's mom saw the cut and helped Tim separate the arrow from his finger. + +After that day, Tim learned to listen to his friends and be careful with sharp things. He also learned that it was important to separate dangerous things from playtime. Tim and the black bird stayed friends and played with safe toys from then on. +One day, a clumsy dog named Max wanted to play. Max saw a big ball and tried to kick it. But Max was not good at it. He wanted to learn how to kick the ball better. Max had a friend named Tom, who was a cat. + +Max asked Tom, "Can you teach me how to kick the ball?" Tom said, "Yes, I can help you. Let's play together and I will show you how." + +They played together and Tom showed Max how to kick the ball. Max tried very hard to learn. Their playtime included running, jumping, and kicking the ball. Max was happy because he was getting better at kicking the ball. + +Soon, Max was not clumsy anymore. He could kick the ball very well. Max said, "Thank you, Tom, for teaching me." Tom said, "You're welcome, Max. We had fun playing together." + +And from that day on, Max and Tom played together every day. They had lots of fun and Max was very happy that he could kick the ball well. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a big, red ball that he loved to play with. One day, while he was playing with his ball, he saw a tiny, shiny key on the ground. Tim picked up the key and wondered what it could open. + +Tim went to his mom and said, "Look, Mom! I found a key!" His mom raised her eyebrows and asked, "Oh, where did you find it?" Tim told her about the key and his mom said, "Maybe it opens a secret door. Let's go look for it together!" + +They looked all around the house, but they could not find a door that the key would open. Tim was getting hungry, so they took a break to eat some yummy sandwiches. While they were eating, Tim's mom had an idea. "What if the key opens a treasure chest?" she asked. + +Tim's eyes grew wide with excitement. They went outside and looked for a treasure chest. After a while, they found a small chest hidden behind a bush. Tim used the key to open it, and inside was a note that said, "Well done! You found the treasure!" Tim and his mom laughed and hugged each other, happy with their special adventure. +One day, a little pig was playing in the mud. He loved to throw mud up in the air and watch it fall back down. The pig was having so much fun. + +A big dog came by and saw the pig playing. The dog felt frustrated because he wanted to play too. He said, "Hey pig, can I play with you?" The pig said, "Okay, let's throw mud together!" + +They started to throw mud at each other. They were laughing and having a great time. But then, the pig threw mud too hard. The mud hit the dog's face and went in his eyes. The dog couldn't see and he felt very sad. + +The dog got mad and chased the pig. The pig ran away, but the dog caught him. They both fell into the mud and got hurt. They were not happy anymore. The pig and the dog learned that playing too rough can lead to a bad ending. +Once upon a time, in a big desert, there was a blue cactus. The blue cactus was very sad because it was all alone. The desert was very hot and dry, and the cactus needed a friend. + +One day, a little bird came to the desert. The bird saw the blue cactus and said, "Hello, blue cactus! Why are you so sad?" The cactus told the bird that it was all alone and needed a friend. The bird wanted to be the cactus's friend, but it had to fly away to find food. The bird said, "I will come back soon to be your friend, but I must delay. I need to find food first." + +The blue cactus waited and waited for the bird to come back. It knew that the bird would not forget about it. The sun was very hot, but the cactus was strong. It knew that it would have a friend soon. + +Finally, the bird came back with a big smile. It had found food and was ready to be the cactus's friend. The blue cactus was so happy that it turned green! Now the cactus and the bird were friends and they were never sad again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved playing outside in the mud. Every day, he would go outside and make mud pies and mud castles. One day, Timmy's mom came outside and said, "Timmy, we need to raise some money for the school. Do you have any ideas?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "I have an amazing idea! We can have a mud pie bake sale!" + +His mom looked at him skeptically, but Timmy was determined. He spent the whole day making mud pies and even made a mud castle to display them on. The next day, they set up the bake sale and people started coming from all over. They were amazed by Timmy's mud pies and even bought some to take home. + +In the end, Timmy and his mom raised a lot of money for the school and everyone was happy. Timmy was proud of himself for coming up with such an amazing idea and couldn't wait to play in the mud again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a great idea! He wanted to send his mommy a picture he drew at school. He ran to his mommy and said, "Mommy, I drew a picture for you! Can we send it to you?" + +Mommy said, "That's a great idea, Timmy! Let's send it to me so I can see it when I'm at work." + +Timmy was very excited to send the picture to his mommy. They went to the post office to send the picture. The postman said, "Wow, Timmy! That's a great picture you drew. I think you deserve a reward for being such a good artist." + +Timmy was very happy to receive a reward for his picture. He said, "Thank you, Mr. Postman!" and went home with his mommy feeling very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to carry his board to the beach every day. One day, he met a grumpy old man who was sitting on the sand. + +"Hey, little boy, why do you carry that board every day?" asked the old man. + +"I love to surf on it," said Timmy. + +The old man frowned and said, "Well, you better watch out for the big waves. They can be dangerous." + +Timmy didn't listen and went into the water with his board. Suddenly, a big wave came and he fell off his board. He was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, the old man came and helped him. + +"See, I told you to be careful," said the old man. + +From that day on, Timmy always listened to the old man's advice and they became good friends. They would often sit on the beach together, with Timmy carrying his board and the old man no longer grumpy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to draw. One day, she accidentally broke her mommy's favorite vase while she was drawing. Her mommy was very upset and said she needed to punish Lily for breaking the vase. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mommy told her to go to her room and think about what she did. While she was in her room, she saw a file on her desk. She didn't know what it was for, but she started to play with it. She liked the way it felt in her hands. Suddenly, her mommy came in and saw her playing with the file. Her mommy said that the file was not a toy and was very sharp and could hurt her. She told her that she needed to be careful with things that were harsh. + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to be more careful in the future. Her mommy forgave her and they hugged. From that day on, Lily made sure to be extra careful with her mommy's things and never played with the file again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, her friend Tommy came over to play with her. + +Lily said, "Let's collect some pretty flowers from the lawn!" + +Tommy said, "That sounds fun! But let's find different colored flowers." + +So, they started to collect flowers. They found a red one, a yellow one, and a blue one. Lily said, "Look at all the different colors we found!" + +Tommy said, "Yes, they are so pretty. Let's put them in a vase and give them to your mom." + +Lily's mom was so happy when she saw the flowers. She said, "These are so beautiful! Thank you, Lily and Tommy." + +Lily and Tommy felt proud of themselves for collecting such pretty flowers. They knew they would have more fun adventures together in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cozy blanket that kept her warm at night. One day, Lily went on an adventure in the forest. She saw a rabbit and a bird, but then she heard a scary noise. It was a monster! The monster had a weapon and Lily started to shiver. But then, she remembered her blanket and wrapped it around herself. The blanket made her feel warm and safe. The monster saw Lily and her blanket and he ran away. From that day on, Lily always brought her blanket on her adventures. +Once upon a time, there was an old painter. He was very old and his hair was white like snow. He liked to paint pictures of animals and trees. One day, he went to the store to buy some paint. He picked up a red paint and a blue paint. He put them in his bag and went to leave. But then, he saw a little boy who needed help. The boy's zipper was stuck and he couldn't zip up his jacket. The elderly painter helped him and then went home. When he got there, he painted a picture of a zipper. The end. +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 at the park with her friends when she saw a big slide. It was very high and she was scared to go down it. But her friends encouraged her to try. + +Lily stood at the top of the slide, feeling nervous. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath before sliding down. As she reached the bottom, she felt a sudden jolt and her wiggly tooth came out! She was so excited and showed her friends. + +From that day on, Lily loved going down the high slide. She always stood at the top with a big smile on her face, ready to slide down and feel the rush of wind in her hair. And every time she went down, she remembered the day her tooth came out and how brave she was. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly woman who lived in a small house in the forest. She loved to eat oatmeal for breakfast every day. One day, she left her bowl of oatmeal outside in the sun, and it started to melt! + +"Oh no, my oatmeal is melting!" cried the elderly woman. + +Just then, a little girl came by and saw the woman's bowl of oatmeal. + +"Hello, what's wrong?" asked the little girl. + +"My oatmeal is melting in the sun," replied the elderly woman. + +The little girl had an idea. She went to her house and brought back a big bucket of ice. She put the bowl of oatmeal in the bucket to cool it down. + +"Thank you so much, you saved my breakfast!" said the elderly woman. + +From that day on, the elderly woman and the little girl became good friends and had breakfast together every day. +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 spider on the ground. She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom saw her and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +Lily said, "Spider! Scared!" + +Mom said, "Don't worry, I'll order dad to come and take it away." + +Dad came and took the spider away. Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, dad!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and explore the world around her. One day, she went on a walk by a stream. The stream was very pretty and the water flowed gently. Lily saw some fish swimming in the stream and she thought they were charming. + +As she walked, she saw a sign that said "Beware of the Dog". Lily was a little scared, but she kept walking. Suddenly, a cute puppy appeared and started following her. Lily was so happy and she played with the puppy for a while. She realized that the sign was wrong - the dog was not scary at all! + +After playing with the puppy, Lily continued her walk by the stream. She saw some pretty flowers and picked a few to bring home. When she got home, she showed her mom the flowers and told her about the charming puppy she met. Her mom smiled and was happy that Lily had a fun adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved food, especially pizza. One day, Timmy's mom made him an incredible pizza for dinner. + +Timmy: "Mommy, this pizza is so yummy! I feel happy when I eat it." + +Mommy: "I'm glad you like it, Timmy. What makes it so incredible?" + +Timmy: "The cheese is so gooey and the pepperoni is so spicy. I feel full and happy when I eat it." + +Mommy: "That's great, Timmy. I'm happy you feel that way. Would you like some more?" + +Timmy: "Yes please, mommy! This pizza is the best food ever!" + +And so, Timmy and his mom enjoyed their incredible pizza together, feeling happy and full. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a very big cupboard in her room. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean her room. Lily was not happy because she wanted to play with her toys. She opened her cupboard and sighed. + +Lily's mom came into the room and asked her why she was sighing. Lily said, "I don't like cleaning my room. It's boring." Her mom said, "I know it's not fun, but it's important to keep our room clean." + +Lily started to clean her room and put her toys away in the cupboard. She noticed that her toys looked different when they were all in the cupboard. She said to her mom, "My toys look different in the cupboard. They look more organized." Her mom smiled and said, "That's because they are all in one place now." + +Lily was happy that her room was clean and her toys were in the cupboard. She went to bed that night feeling proud of herself for doing a good job. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's favorite truck broke. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +His dad came into the room and asked him what was wrong. Timmy showed him the broken truck and said, "Truck broken, Daddy. Fix please." + +His dad smiled and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll fix it for you." His dad took the broken truck and used some glue to fix it. + +Timmy was so happy when his dad gave him back the fixed truck. He said, "Thank you, Daddy. You are a good model for me." His dad smiled and gave him a hug. + +The moral of the story is that when something is broken, don't give up. Ask for help and someone will be there to fix it for you. And when someone helps you, remember to say thank you and appreciate them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big green garden behind her house. One day, while she was playing, she saw a pine tree. It was very tall and had green leaves that looked like needles. + +Lily went closer to the pine tree and said, "Hello, Mr. Pine. Do you understand me?" The pine tree didn't say anything, but Lily felt like it understood her. She said, "I like you, Mr. Pine. You smell good." + +Suddenly, a little bird flew out of the pine tree and said, "Hello, Lily! I understand you too. Mr. Pine is my friend. He is a good tree." + +Lily was happy to meet the little bird and said, "I like your feathers. They are pretty." The little bird chirped happily and said, "Thank you, Lily. I like your dress. It is also pretty." + +From that day on, Lily visited Mr. Pine and the little bird every day. She understood that they were good friends and she was happy to be their friend too. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. He had soft fur and loved to hop around in the meadow. One day, Benny saw his friend, a squirrel named Sammy, sitting on a tree branch looking sad. Benny asked, "What's wrong, Sammy?" + +Sammy replied, "I lost my acorn. It was my favorite one." Benny felt thoughtful and said, "Don't worry, Sammy. I'll help you find it." So, Benny hopped around the meadow searching for Sammy's acorn. + +After a while, Benny found the acorn and brought it back to Sammy. Sammy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Benny! You're such a good friend." Benny felt proud and replied, "I'm happy to help. That's what friends are for." From that day on, Benny and Sammy were even better friends and would hop and play together in the meadow every day. +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 found a big jar in the grass. It was empty, but she imagined it could be filled with all sorts of things. + +Lily decided to take the jar home with her. She washed it out with soap and water until it was clean. Then, she filled it with mild, sweet-smelling flowers. The jar looked so pretty with the flowers inside. + +Lily put the jar on her windowsill so she could see it every day. She loved to imagine all the things she could put in the jar, like shiny rocks or colorful beads. The jar made her happy and she knew she would always treasure it. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a guitar. He loved to play it every day. One day, he saw that his guitar was bad. He wanted to buy a new one, but he didn't have enough money. So, he decided to sell his old guitar to get some money. + +He put up a sign that said "Guitar for sale" and waited for someone to come. A little girl came by and asked how much it cost. The man told her the price and she said she didn't have enough money. She really wanted the guitar, so she asked if she could do some chores to earn the money. + +The man thought that was a good idea, so he let her do some chores. She worked hard and earned enough money to buy the guitar. She was so happy to have it and played it every day. The man was happy too because he was able to sell his old guitar and buy a new one. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very lonely because she had no friends to play with. One day, she went to the park and saw a boy playing with a ball. She wanted to play with him, so she walked up to him and said, "Hi, can I play too?" + +The boy looked at her and shouted, "No, go away!" Lily felt sad and wanted to leave, but she didn't know where the exit was. She asked the boy, "Can you show me where the exit is?" + +The boy felt bad for shouting at her and said, "I'm sorry. The exit is over there." He pointed to a gate at the other end of the park. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you!" She walked towards the exit, feeling happy that she made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big, red apple to eat. + +Lily saw her friends playing on the slide and she wanted to join in. But her hands were full with the apple. "Can you hold my apple while I slide, please?" Lily asked her friend. + +Her friend held the apple and watched as Lily climbed up the slide. "Ready, set, go!" Lily shouted as she slid down the wide slide. It was so much fun! + +After she finished sliding, Lily's friend gave her back the apple. But when Lily took a bite, she noticed something strange. "This apple tastes funny," she said. + +Her friend looked at the apple and saw a little worm crawling out of it. "Eww, that's gross!" Lily exclaimed. From that day on, Lily always made sure to check her apples before taking a bite. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily found a letter on the ground. It was a pretty letter with a deep red color. She picked it up and showed it to her friends. + +As they were playing, Lily saw a little bug crawling on her arm. She tried to pinch it, but it was too fast. Her friends laughed and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Maybe the bug just wants to say hello." + +Later that day, when Lily got home, she showed the letter to her mommy. Her mommy read the letter and smiled. "Lily, this letter is from your grandma. She wants to come visit us soon!" Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to see her grandma. She knew it would be a deep joy to spend time with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside and hop around in the grass. One day, Benny's mommy told him it was time for his nap. Benny didn't want to nap, he wanted to play more. But his mommy insisted and Benny reluctantly went to his bed. + +As Benny was napping, a big gust of wind came and knocked over a vase in the living room. Benny's mommy heard the fall and rushed to see what happened. She was very frustrated to see the broken vase and knew Benny had not been careful. + +When Benny woke up from his nap, he saw his mommy was very mad. She explained what happened and Benny felt sad and guilty. He realized that he should have listened to his mommy and taken his nap like a good bunny. From that day on, Benny always listened to his mommy and took his naps, so he wouldn't make any more mistakes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her bathroom with pretty stickers and colorful towels. One day, her friend Emma came over to play. Emma saw Lily's bathroom and said, "Wow, your bathroom is so pretty!" Lily smiled and replied, "Thank you! I like to decorate it." + +Emma got an idea and said, "Let's have a competition to see who can decorate their bathroom the best!" Lily thought it was a great idea and they both got to work. They put up stickers, hung up towels, and even added some flowers. + +When they were finished, they showed each other their bathrooms. They both looked great, but Lily's bathroom had a special sparkle. Emma said, "You win, Lily! Your bathroom is the most competitive!" Lily giggled and thanked her friend. They both had so much fun decorating and being creative together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind on his feathers. One day, Blue saw a big tree with lots of fruit on it. Blue got excited and flew down to get some fruit to eat. But when Blue got to the tree, he saw that the fruit was inside a cage that was closed tightly. + +Blue was sad because he couldn't get the fruit. Blue tried to open the cage but it wouldn't budge. So, Blue decided to fly up high and soar in the sky. While he was flying, he saw a little girl who was sad. Blue flew down to talk to her and found out that she had lost her pet bunny. Blue knew how it felt to be sad, so he decided to help the little girl find her bunny. + +Blue flew around and looked for the bunny. After a while, Blue saw the bunny hiding under a bush. The little girl was so happy to see her bunny again. She thanked Blue and gave him some fruit as a reward. Blue was happy that he could help and he enjoyed the delicious fruit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with pastel colors and make pretty pictures. One day, she was drawing a picture of a flower when her little brother, Max, came in and wanted to play. + +"Can we play hide and seek?" Max asked. + +Lily didn't want to stop drawing, but she didn't want to make Max sad either. "Okay," she said, "but can we delay for just a little bit so I can finish my picture?" + +Max agreed and went to hide. Lily finished her picture and went to find Max. She looked all over the house, but he was hidden so well she couldn't find him. She started to get worried and called out, "Max, where are you?" + +Max jumped out from his hiding spot and yelled, "Here I am!" Lily was so happy to find him and they continued playing together. They had so much fun that Lily forgot all about her delayed drawing and Max forgot all about being hidden. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees. One day, Timmy saw a tall tree and he wanted to climb it. + +Timmy's mom said, "Be careful, Timmy. That tree is very tall." + +Timmy replied, "I'm strong, Mommy. I can climb it." + +Timmy started to climb the tree, but he dropped his mug. The mug fell and broke into pieces. Timmy was sad. + +His mom said, "It's okay, Timmy. We can buy a new mug. But please be careful next time when you climb trees." + +Timmy learned his lesson and he never climbed trees without being careful again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went on an adventure in the forest. She walked and walked until she discovered a big, beautiful tree. + +"Wow, this tree is so tall!" said Lily. + +Suddenly, she saw a butterfly with a tight grip on a veil. The butterfly was struggling to fly away with the veil. + +"Can I help you?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, please! Thank you, little girl," said the butterfly. + +Lily gently removed the veil from the butterfly's wings, and it flew away happily. Lily felt proud of herself for helping the butterfly. She continued her adventure, feeling happy and satisfied. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat chicken named Chuck. Chuck lived on a farm with lots of other animals like cows and pigs. One day, Chuck went to visit his friend, a little yellow bird named Sunny. + +Sunny was sitting on a nest made of hay and twigs. In the nest, there was a big, white egg. Chuck asked Sunny, "What is in your nest?" Sunny replied, "It's my egg. I'm waiting for it to hatch." + +Chuck decided to stay and keep Sunny company until the egg hatched. They talked and played games until finally, they heard a little pecking sound. The egg was hatching! Out came a tiny, fluffy chick. Chuck and Sunny were so happy to see the new baby. They decided to name her Lily. From then on, Chuck and Sunny visited Lily every day to watch her grow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy went to the zoo with his mommy. They saw many animals like lions, tigers, and monkeys. But the scariest animal they saw was an elephant. + +Timmy said, "Mommy, that elephant is scary!" + +His mommy replied, "Don't be afraid, Timmy. Elephants are gentle giants." + +Suddenly, the elephant started to shout. Timmy got scared and held onto his mommy's hand tightly. + +But then, the zookeeper came and calmed the elephant down. Timmy felt relieved and said, "Thank you, zookeeper!" + +From that day on, Timmy was no longer scared of elephants. He knew that even though they were big and loud, they were still friendly animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to talk to her mommy and daddy all the time. One day, Lily's mommy was cooking dinner and asked her if she wanted to help. Lily said yes and her mommy gave her a spoon to stir the soup. Lily tasted it and said, "This soup is too spicy!" + +Her mommy said, "Don't worry, we can add more water to make it less spicy." Lily helped her mommy add more water and stir the soup for a minute. When it was ready, they all sat down to eat and Lily said, "This soup is delicious!" and her mommy and daddy smiled. They were happy to have such a helpful and talkative little girl. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in his backyard. He had a big, blue ball that he liked to kick around. + +One day, Timmy's mom put up a new fence around their yard. Timmy was excited because he liked the way it looked. + +"Mommy, why did you put up the fence?" Timmy asked. + +"We put up the fence to keep the dog in the yard," his mom replied. + +"Oh, I see," Timmy said. + +A few days later, Timmy's family had a big party to celebrate his mom's birthday. They had cake and ice cream and lots of fun. Timmy was happy to celebrate with his family and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to gather flowers in the garden. One day, she went inside to use the bathroom. Her brother, who was being selfish, didn't let her use it. So, she went outside and gathered even more flowers to make herself happy. + +As she was gathering the flowers, she saw a butterfly. The butterfly was very pretty and had lots of colors on its wings. Lily tried to catch the butterfly, but it flew away. She was sad, but she knew that it was okay because she still had her flowers. + +When she went back inside, her brother apologized for being selfish and let her use the bathroom. Lily forgave him and they played together. She showed him the flowers she gathered and they both smiled. From that day on, they learned to share and be kind to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she met an old lady sitting on a bench. The old lady had a pale face and looked sad. + +Lily asked, "Why are you sad?" + +The old lady replied, "I have lost my wisdom. I am not sure what to do." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I can help you. Let's go to my house and pour some tea. Maybe that will help you find your wisdom." + +The old lady smiled and followed Lily to her house. They sat down and poured some tea. As they sipped their tea, the old lady started to feel better. She said, "Thank you, Lily. You have given me some wisdom today." + +Lily smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help." +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little bunny named BunBun. BunBun loved to eat peaches. One day, BunBun ate so many peaches that he became very sleepy. He decided to take a nap under a big tree. While he was napping, a mischievous squirrel came and stole some of BunBun's peaches. When BunBun woke up, he saw that some of his peaches were missing. He felt sad, but then he remembered that he still had some peaches left to eat. BunBun learned to not eat too many peaches before nap time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young kitten named Fluffy. Fluffy was very lonely because he had no friends to play with. One day, Fluffy saw a little birdie and thought it would be fun to play with him. Fluffy chased the birdie and accidentally hurt him. Fluffy's mommy saw what happened and decided to punish him by putting him in a timeout. Fluffy felt sad and wished he had been more careful. From that day on, Fluffy learned to be gentle with his friends and never hurt anyone again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to go on walks with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went on a trail in the woods. It was a long and boring trail, but they kept walking. + +Suddenly, they saw a big bear on the trail! Lily's mommy and daddy told her to be very still and quiet. They didn't want to do anything to make the bear angry. But the bear got angry anyway and started to chase them. + +Lily's mommy and daddy tried to run away, but the bear was too fast. They couldn't do anything to stop it. Sadly, the bear caught up to them and they were never seen again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her doll all day long. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time for lunch." But Lily said, "No, I'm not hungry." + +Later that day, Lily's doll started to cry. "What's wrong, dolly?" asked Lily. "I'm hungry," said the doll. Lily didn't know what to do. She wanted to help her doll, but she didn't know how. + +So she went to her mom and said, "Mom, dolly is hungry. Can you please give her some food?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's go get some food for dolly." And they all had lunch together, happy and full. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy was very eager to eat turkey for dinner. He asked his mom, "Can we have turkey for dinner, please?" His mom replied, "Of course, we can have turkey for dinner tonight." + +As they were cooking the turkey, Timmy's dad came home from work. He smelled the turkey and said, "Mmm, that smells delicious!" Timmy said, "Yes, we're having turkey for dinner tonight!" + +After dinner, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted more turkey. Timmy said, "No, I surrender. I'm too full." His mom smiled and said, "That's okay, we can save the rest for tomorrow." And they all went to bed with happy tummies. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was an ordinary boy who loved to play with his toys and eat candy. One day, his mom told him that he needed to study for a test at school. Timmy didn't like studying, but his mom said it was important to learn the truth about things. + +So Timmy sat down with his books and started to study. He learned about numbers and letters and how to add and subtract. It was hard work, but Timmy knew he had to do it to get a good grade. When he finished studying, he felt proud of himself for learning the truth. + +The next day, Timmy took his test and he did really well! His teacher gave him a sticker for doing such a good job. Timmy was happy that he had studied and learned the truth. From that day on, he knew that even though studying was hard, it was worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the forest and explore. One day, Benny found a yummy carrot on the trail. He was so hungry that he ate the whole thing in one bite. + +After eating the carrot, Benny started to feel sleepy. He yawned and decided to take a nap. As he was sleeping, he dreamed about all the yummy carrots he would find on his adventures. + +When he woke up, he continued down the trail and found more carrots to eat. He was so happy and full that he hopped back to his burrow and fell asleep again. From that day on, Benny made sure to always follow the trail to find his favorite snacks. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved taking the bus to school every day. The bus was big and colorful with lots of seats. Tim liked to sit by the window and watch the trees go by. One day, Tim's mom gave him a colorful backpack to take to school. Tim was so happy! He put his favorite toy in the backpack and took it with him on the bus. When he got to school, all his friends loved his new backpack. Tim was proud and happy all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books with her mommy every night before bed. One day, they went to the library to find a new book to read. Lily saw a model of a big airplane on a shelf and asked her mommy if they could look at it. Her mommy said yes and they looked at the little model airplane with wonder. Then, they found a book about airplanes and Lily was so happy to read it with her mommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a birdie. The birdie lived in a cage. The cage was big and made of metal. The birdie was fine, but it wanted to fly free. + +One day, a boy came to see the birdie. He had a toy that could record sounds. The boy wanted to record the birdie's song. The birdie sang its best song for the boy. + +But then, the boy went away and forgot to close the cage. The birdie saw the open door and flew out of the cage. It flew high and far away, happy to be free. + +But as it flew over a big road, a car hit it. The birdie fell to the ground and didn't move anymore. The boy came back and saw the birdie was gone. He felt sad and wished he had closed the cage. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown bear. He lived in the forest with his friends, the birds and the squirrels. One day, the bear went for a walk and he saw a hunter. The hunter had a gun and he wanted to catch the bear. The bear was scared, so he ran away as fast as he could. + +Later that day, the bear found a yummy apple. He took a big bite and it tasted so good! The apple was very sweet and juicy. The bear was happy and he forgot about the hunter. He didn't want to think about scary things anymore. + +The next day, the bear saw something shiny in the forest. It was a necklace! The bear thought it was very pretty, but he didn't know it was expensive. He put it on and felt very fancy. The bear didn't know that the necklace belonged to the hunter. The hunter was very angry that the bear took his necklace. He wanted it back! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play in the park with his friends. One day, they saw a big fountain in the middle of the park. Timmy thought it was very pretty and he wanted to play in it. + +But then, Timmy's friend started to complain that the water was too cold. Timmy didn't mind, but his friend didn't want to play anymore. Timmy felt sad that his friend didn't like the fountain. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud noise and he realized that he couldn't hear anything. He was deaf! Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, his friends came over and hugged him. They didn't care that he couldn't hear, they just wanted to be his friend. Timmy felt happy again and they all played together in the fountain. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to watch TV on her big television. But one day, she accidentally spilled some juice on the TV. It was very dirty and needed to be cleaned. + +Lily's mom got a soft cloth and some water to clean the TV. The cloth was very flexible and could reach all the dirty spots. They wiped and wiped until the TV was clean again. + +Lily was happy to have a clean TV again. She learned that it's important to be careful with drinks around the TV. And if it does get dirty, just use a flexible cloth to clean it up! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the wild forest near her house. One day, she met a friendly deer who told her about a magical gem hidden deep in the forest. + +Lily was excited and asked the deer where she could find the gem. The deer replied, "You must enter the cave by the waterfall and look for the shiny gem." + +Lily followed the deer's instructions and entered the cave. She searched high and low until she found the gem. It was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen! + +As she held the gem, she heard a loud growl. Suddenly, a big bear appeared in front of her! Lily was scared but remembered what the deer had said earlier. She held up the gem and the bear became calm. + +Lily thanked the deer for the advice and returned home with her new treasure. From that day on, she always remembered to be brave and use her wits when exploring the wild forest. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little girl named Lily. She loved to measure things using her toy ruler. One day, she went to the park to play with her friend, Timmy. + +Timmy was sad because he couldn't reach the monkey bars. Lily said, "Don't worry, Timmy. Let's measure how tall you are." She used her ruler and found out that Timmy was too short to reach the monkey bars. + +Timmy was still sad, but Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's yield to the swings instead. They are just as fun!" Timmy smiled and they both went to the swings. They had a great time swinging back and forth, feeling the wind in their hair. + +After a while, Timmy said, "Thanks for being a good friend, Lily. You always make me feel better." Lily replied, "That's what friends are for!" They continued to swing and play, enjoying their cheerful day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures for her grandma and put them in envelopes to send to her. One day, Lily found an envelope that was broken. She was sad because she couldn't send her picture to grandma. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "My envelope is broken. I can't send my picture to grandma." Her mom said, "Let's find another envelope to use." But when they looked, they couldn't find any more envelopes. + +Lily was upset and started to cry. Then her dad came in and said, "Don't worry, I can fix the envelope." He took out some tape and fixed the envelope so Lily could send her picture to grandma. Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, daddy. You lock the envelope so my picture won't fall out?" And her dad said, "Yes, I will lock it so your picture stays safe." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. He had a red car, a blue car, and a green car. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's cars too. Timmy said, "Okay, but you can only play with the green car because it's my favorite." Billy said, "Okay, I will be persistent and ask nicely if I can play with the blue car too." + +So, Timmy and Billy started to play with the cars. They made them zoom around the room and made silly faces. Suddenly, Timmy's mom came in and said, "Boys, it's time for lunch." Timmy said, "Can Billy stay for lunch?" His mom said, "Of course, we have enough food for everyone." So, they sat down to eat and talked about their favorite toys. Timmy said, "I like the green car because it's the fastest." Billy said, "I like the blue car because it's the prettiest." They both laughed and continued to play with their cars after lunch. +Once upon a time, there was a baby who was very nervous. She didn't know what to do or say, so she just looked around. Suddenly, she saw a big hug coming towards her! It was her mommy, who wanted to give her a big hug. The baby smiled and enjoyed the hug. She felt so safe and happy that all her nervousness was gone. + +The mommy and the baby cuddled together for a long time, until it was time for the baby to go outside and play with her friends. She waved goodbye to her mommy and ran outside. + +The baby enjoyed playing so much that she almost forgot to say goodbye to her mommy when it was time to go home. So she ran back inside and gave her mommy another big hug. She could feel the warmth of her hug and her love. She smiled and said, "Bye Mommy, I love you!" +Once upon a time two friends went on a stay. It was going to be wonderful and fun but they soon ran into a problem. They had not been organized and could not find all the things they needed. One of the friends started to complain. + +The other friend said “we just need to be organizedâ€. Immediately the complaining friend began to organize their stay. They put out their sleeping bags, organized their food and all their other things. + +They were soon having a great time. They were playing games and having fun. Every now and then one of them would drop a toy or lose something and the other one would remind them to stay organized. + +At the end of their stay, they looked back and were glad that one of them had suggested staying organized. It helped them have a wonderful and fun stay. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to sew. She had lots of different colored yarn and a big needle. + +Every day the girl sat in her chair and made very pretty things out of the yarn. She made different shapes and sizes, but most of all she liked to make very tiny stitches. + +One day, the girl worked on a special project. She used the thin yarn and made very tiny stitches. After she was finished, she stepped back and looked at what she had made. It was very pretty and she was very happy. + +The girl knew it was time to release her new creation. She carefully placed it in the sun and smiled as the light it made shone brightly. + +The girl was happy that she had made something so special. She grabbed the thin yarn and the needle and went back to her chair to make her next project. +Once upon a time, there was a funny bird. He was brown and he was singing. He flew over the cliff and sang some more. + +He looked down and saw a pretty frog. She was also brown. The bird asked the frog to sing with him. + +The frog hopped up to the cliff. She closed her eyes and sang too. They sang a beautiful song together. + +The bird and frog sang until the sun went down. They sang until the stars came out. Then they flew away. +Once upon a time there was a family. They had a bad problem. They kept forgetting the meat for dinner. Every night, the family would sit down for dinner, but there was no meat. The mom and dad were so sad. They tried to remember, but it just wouldn't stick in their heads. + +Finally, one day, the dad had an idea. He decided to make a list of things to bring home from the grocery store. The list had meat on it. Now they would never forget it again. + +The family was so excited. From then on, they never forgot the meat again. They were so happy that they had found a solution to their bad problem. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a mom and her little girl who loved going kayaking together. One day, the mom said to her little girl, "Let's go kayaking today." + +The little girl was so excited and asked, "Can we, Mommy?" With a smile, Mom said, "Yes, of course." + +So they packed up all their kayaking stuff, grabbed their kayak and off they went. It was so much fun being outside in the fresh air, paddling and laughing in the sunshine. + +When they got to the shore, they realized they had forgotten something. The mom looked guilty, so the little girl asked, "Mommy, what did you forget?" + +Mom replied, "I forgot the lunch. Can you help me request some from the people who live nearby?" + +The little girl smiled and said she would help, so off she went to the neighbors house. A short while later, she returned with lunch for the both of them! + +Mom was so happy, and thanked her little girl. They hugged and laughed, happy to be together kayaking in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tommy. Tommy wanted to find a shelter, so he worked very hard. He built a shelter with wood and bricks. + +Inside his shelter, Tommy was very happy and obedient. He kept the shelter clean, always picking up things that weren't in their proper place. He was careful not to make too much noise. + +One day, he was playing with his toys when a big storm came. His shelter was strong and stood tall in the wind. When the storm was over, Tommy knew he was safe because of his shelter. + +Tommy was very proud of his shelter. With his hard work, obedience and care, he knew his shelter would last for many years. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named True. Every day True wore the same dress. It was a wide dress, so wide that it hung down to her knees. + +One day, True decided that she wanted to wear a different dress. She ran to her closet and opened it up. There were lots of different dresses to choose from. She saw a pink one, a white one, and a purple one. She finally chose a yellow dress with bright flowers all over it. + +True carefully took off the wide dress and slipped on the yellow one. She twirled around the room and smiled. She thought how nice it felt to be able to wear a different dress for a change. + +True put on the dress every day for a whole week. Each day it still felt just as nice as when she had first put it on. True knew that the wide dress was still there in her closet, but she was so happy with the yellow one that she never wanted to go back. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit. He hopped around in the ash. It was an empty place with no trees or flowers. + +The bunny hopped faster and faster until he found a strange object. Sitting in the ash was an empty egg. + +He hopped closer to get a better look. When he finally reached it, he made a funny discovery. Inside was a little chick, who had just hatched. + +The rabbit hopped away in surprise. But then he remembered that he was alone. + +So he hopped back and stood by the little chick. Suddenly, the chick wasn't so scared anymore. + +They hopped together in the ash until they came to a beautiful meadow. There they saw lots of flowers and butterflies, and they both knew they'd found a new home. +Once upon a time, there was a bright uniform. It was yellow and blue and very pretty. The girl who had it had it adventures with it. + +One day, the girl was running around and playing. Suddenly, she felt something on her back. She realized she had lost her uniform! She was so upset, she couldn't help but cry. + +The girl decided to look for her uniform. She searched all over the park but still couldn't find it. She even asked her friends for help, but no one had seen it. + +It got darker and darker and the girl was about to give up when she saw something bright. It was her uniform! She had found it! The girl was so happy she screamed and shouted with joy. + +She put on her uniform and went back to playing. From then on, she was very careful and made sure she never lost her uniform again. +Mom was very busy. She said it was time to finish the picture. She gave Timmy a frame and said to put the picture in it. Timmy was so excited! He remembered making the picture at school and it made him happy to see it again. + +Timmy put the picture in the frame. He liked the way the colors looked against the white background. Mom said it looked wonderful! + +Then Timmy noticed a smelly smell coming from the frame. Mom said that was from the glue. Timmy was a bit disappointed, but then he had an idea. He asked Mom for some smelly flowers and soon the smell had turned from bad to good. + +Timmy was so proud of his picture. He showed it to everybody who came to visit. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tommy. Tommy liked to play outside with his friends. But one day when he was playing, something bad happened. His pants fell down and he was embarrassed! All his friends were pointing and laughing. He was so worried that he ran to his house and waited inside. + +Mommy was at home, and she saw Tommy was worried. She asked him what was wrong, so Tommy told her what had happened. Mommy called the store and asked them to fix the pants with a special wire. + +The next day, Tommy put his pants on and went to play with his friends again. He felt safer now that Mommy had fixed his pants with the wire. All his friends laughed and said he looked funny, but Tommy felt more comfortable and knew he wouldn't be embarrassed again. The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a small bird with big wings. The bird was dark in color. + +One day, the bird wanted to dress up. He searched the ground for colorful feathers which he found lying around. He picked up the feathers and put them on his wings. + +The bird was so happy with his beautiful dress. He flapped his wings, flying up to the sky. He twirled around, showing off his dress. + +He flew around for a while and then settled back down in his nest. He was so proud of his dark dress. From that day onwards, the bird always made sure his wings were well-dressed. The End. +Once upon a time there was a Daddy who loved to teach. He taught his little girl about animals and numbers. Every day he would sit down with her and teach her something new. + +One day Daddy had a special lesson. He put on the TV and pointed to the wide, colorful screen. He showed his little girl all the animals on the TV. She was so excited to learn about them. + +He taught her the names of each of the animals. He also taught her how the animals moved and what sound they made. At the end of the lesson, her Daddy gave her a big hug. + +She was so happy and learned a lot. She thanked Daddy for teaching her about the animals. She said, "Thank you for teaching me, Daddy. I love it!" +Once upon a time, there was a wild battle. Two sides fought hard. They waved their weapons. They shouted as they pushed and pulled. + +But suddenly, one of the sides won. There was cheering and clapping. They waved their hands in victory. They were so happy! + +The winning side hugged each other in joy. They were wild with delight. They hugged so hard that they lifted each other off the ground. + +The leader of the winning side smiled brightly. He waved his arms in the air and everyone cheered. + +It was a happy day and the battle meant victory. Everyone waved and cheered until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a good lion. His job was to deliver things to people. One day, he had something special to deliver. He hopped on his cart and pulled it up the hill. As he got closer and closer, he got more and more excited. + +When he arrived, he saw a big surprise! It was a nice, big box. He could hear noises coming from inside. He opened it up, and what do you think he found? A tiny baby, smiling and happy! + +It was a very special delivery, and the lion was proud. He made sure to take extra good care of it. He put the baby in the cart, and delivered it safely to its parents who were very happy. + +From then on, the lion was known as the good lion who always delivers! +Once upon a time there was a sweet little girl who was very brave. One day, while the girl was playing in the park, she heard a loud noise outside. She ran to her window and saw an ambulance pulling up in front of her house. Two men jumped out of the ambulance and ran inside with a big bag. + +The girl wanted to help so she followed them inside. The men had quickly put a blanket around the girl's brother and were carrying him outside. The girl was so scared, but she knew she had to save her brother. + +The men put the blanket into the ambulance and drove away quickly. Then, the girl ran back inside to tell her mom about her brother. Her mom said the ambulance had taken her brother to the hospital, and that everything would be okay. + +The girl was so proud of herself that she had been able to help and save her brother. She just knew that he would soon be back playing with her again soon. The girl's mom was proud too and hugged her tight, telling her how sweet she was. +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was three-years-old. Jane loved playing with her toys and spending time outside. + +One day Jane wanted to go to the park, but it was raining so she stayed home. Jane's dad had an old baseball and he decided to give it to her. Jane was so happy! She ran outside and started playing with it. + +She threw it into the air, caught it and ran around with it. Meanwhile, the sun started to come out and the rain stopped. Jane's dad restored the baseball to it's original shape. + +As Jane saw her dad restoring the baseball she became a little envious. She wished she could do the same but she was too young. She asked her dad to teach her and he promised he would when she was a bit older. + +Jane was happy again, and she promised to take care of the baseball. She ran back outside and continued to play with it. She was grateful to have such a special baseball that could be restored to how it used to be. +Once upon a time, there was a little leak. It was so small that you could hardly see it. The leak was full of filthy water and it kept growing bigger and bigger. Soon, it had grown so big that it made a mess. It spread all over the floor and made it feel yucky. + +The little leak kept growing and growing, until it was too big to clean up. Everyone was sad because they didn't know how to stop it. + +One day, a little boy had an idea. He ran to the store and bought some patches. He brought them home and patched up the leak. It stopped the filthy water from coming out. + +Everyone was so happy! They threw a big party and celebrated the brave little boy who saved the day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl and she had lots of laundry to do. She was playing a matching game with her toys, but she wanted to finish her laundry. So she gathered up all the clothes and put them into a pile. + +Then she took one piece of clothing and looked for its match. She found one sock while looking through all the laundry, but the other sock was nowhere to be found! The girl searched and searched, and finally found the missing sock under the bed. + +But the girl was so nosy that she kept looking around the bedroom and found one of her mom's shoes. She went and asked her mom if there was a matching shoe for the one she found. Her mom answered, "Yes there is a matching shoe for that one and it's in my closet." + +So the girl quickly ran to the closet and pulled out the matching shoe. She was so happy when she saw the two shoes together! She hugged her mom and thanked her for helping her find the matching shoes. +Once upon a time there was a successful automobile. It was very shiny and drove around everywhere. One day, the car drove up to a big house and the driver gave a nod. When he nodded inside, another car drove up. The other car was not successful like the first car. It was bigger and not as shiny. + +The driver of the second car was very sad and he looked away. But the first driver was very kind. He gave another nod and stepped out of his car. He patted the roof of the second car and smiled. + +The second driver saw the nod and smiled too. They both drove away with big smiles. The successful car was very happy. It felt good to help out someone in need. + +The End +Everyday, Spike the hedgehog went outside to find new things. He was a shy little guy, and he was afraid of lots of things. + +One day he wanted to find something special. He looked everywhere but he didn't find anything. So he decided to walk further away from home. + +When Spike got to the meadow, he found something amazing. He found a huge, exciting playground. He saw slides, swings, and all sorts of fun things. He was so excited to find such a special surprise! + +The playground had lots of other animals there too - rabbits, squirrels, and birds. At first Spike was very shy, but he started to feel braver when he saw the other animals playing. + +He found a big slide and he got ready to go. He went down the slide and quickly reached the bottom. With a big smile on his face he went and found himself a swing. He was so happy to have found such a fun place and to make some new friends. + +He had found something very special that day - his own playground! +Once upon a time there was a deep lime. Every day the lime would shrink and shrink until it was almost gone. + +One night, the lime wished to become big again. So it rolled and rolled until it reached a deep blue lake. At the lake, the lime thought its wish would come true. + +The lime jumped into the lake and started to grow and grow. Soon, it was bigger than ever before. The lime was so happy it danced around and around in the lake. + +But then the sun came up and the lime shrunk back down to its small size. The lime was sad and didn't want to shrink anymore. + +So every night the lime went back to the lake and every day it danced and grew bigger and bigger until it wasn't shrinking anymore. + +The end. +One day a bird was carrying a smelly feather. He held it close to his body as he flew through the sky. He looked around and saw a dog running on the ground below him. The dog was chasing something, but the bird couldn't see what it was. + +The bird flew lower to get a better look and realized the dog was chasing a cat. The cat was running away and carrying a big, smelly feather in its mouth. The dog was determined to get the feather and chased the cat until it dropped it. + +The bird swooped down and grabbed the feather before the dog could get to it. Then he flew away to safety, carrying the smelly feather in his beak. The cat was sad, but the bird was happy to have found a new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Zoe. Zoe was very curious and liked to explore her world. + +One day Zoe was playing in her garden and spotted a strange stand. It was in the middle, with plants all around. Zoe wanted to know how the stand got there. + +She walked over to the stand and tried to move it. It was too heavy, so Zoe called out for help. Her friend Jimmy heard her and came to the garden. + +Jimmy tried to move the stand, but it was still very heavy. Then he had an idea. He asked Zoe to help him remove a few of the plants around the stand. + +Once the plants were gone, the stand was easier to move. Jimmy and Zoe pushed it away from the garden and set it up somewhere else. + +Just when they were about to leave, they noticed a deaf cat on the stand. Zoe was so happy to have found a new friend. She gave the cat a hug and took it home. +Once upon a time there was a stubborn bird. He loved flying around in the sky and he was always happy. One day he flew into a big cage. He tried and tried to get out, but nothing worked. He was so stubborn that he just wouldn't give up! + +The bird kept trying to escape, but he couldn't find a way out. He tried to find an opening, but he couldn't. Finally the bird had to give up. + +Just then, someone came and caught the stubborn bird. They put him in an even bigger cage and locked it up with a key. The bird was so sad. He wanted to get out and fly again. + +But then, a great miracle happened. The bird found a hole in the cage, and flew out! He was so happy to be free. The stubborn bird was able to fly away and enjoy being outside again. +One day, John was in the classroom. He was a very reliable boy who was always happy. He looked around the classroom with a big smile on his face. He wanted to show his teacher he was ready to learn. + +John gazed at all the different desks and chairs. He thought the classroom looked very big. Then he saw something that made him even happier. In one corner of the classroom, he saw a big box filled with toys. + +John rushed over to the box. His eyes lit up when he saw the toys. He loved to play with them, and he knew his teacher wouldn't mind. He started playing with a toy car and drove it around the classroom. + +John was so happy. He enjoyed the toys and it felt great to be in the classroom. He was a reliable boy who was always ready to learn new things. He knew the classroom was the perfect place to explore and have fun. +Once upon a time there was a fireman. He was hiding in a special place. It was deep in the forest and it was very smooth. He stayed there all day long. + +The fireman was waiting for something special to happen. He peeked out from behind a tree and looked around. He saw a small rabbit hopping around. It was so cute! The fireman smiled. + +Suddenly, a loud voice rang out. It was the voice of a small toddler. She had been playing hide-and-seek and had spotted the fireman hiding in the forest. + +The fireman laughed. He came out from behind the tree and showed the toddler how to hide in the special place. The toddler smiled and was so happy that she had found the fireman. They played together for hours, behind the smooth tree. + +The fireman and the toddler became the best of friends. They played together every day and were never ever apart. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was a lucky octopus and the other was a fish. The fish had an idea to go on an adventure. But the octopus was very slow, so the fish had to convince him. + +The fish said, "Let's go! We can speed together!" + +The octopus thought about it for a minute and finally said, "Okay, I'll come!" + +So the fish and the octopus went on an adventure. They went swimming very fast, so fast that they almost flew! They zoomed past many different sea creatures. + +After a while, they got tired and stopped to rest. They were lucky to have each other, so they could share the adventure. They had a wonderful time, and after that, they were the best of friends. +One day, Emily was at the park with her family. She was very excited because her dad had a new camera. + +"Let's take some pictures!" said Emily's dad. + +Emily loved taking pictures and being with her family. She watched as her dad used the camera to take pictures of everyone. + +After they were done taking pictures, they began to read a story together. They all sat in a circle and Emily's mom read from a friendly book. Emily liked listening to the story. + +At the end of the day, Emily was tired but happy. She had a lot of fun taking pictures and reading with her family. She was so glad she could do these things with them. +The sun shone brightly and the waves crashed onto the beach. On the beach was a little boy. He was so scared because he had never seen a jellyfish before. He was mesmerized by the jellyfish's beautiful, long tentacles. He wanted to get closer and see it better, but he was too afraid. + +The little boy decided to be brave and he slowly took a step towards the jellyfish. When he was close enough, he bowed. He was scared, but he was also excited. The jellyfish was amazing and he wanted to get even closer. + +The jellyfish waved its tentacles around like it was saying hello. The little boy was so amazed. He smiled and he bowed again. He wasn't scared anymore. He was happy to be so close to the jellyfish. + +The little boy learned an important lesson that day, never be scared to try something new. He would never forget the jellyfish and he would smile remembering that day every time he saw one. +Once upon a time, there was a giant ostrich. This ostrich liked to keep her feathers very tidy. Every morning she would go to the river and wash her feathers with the cool water. While she was washing, she hummed a happy tune. + +But one day when she was washing, something very strange happened. Suddenly, four little ducklings appeared out of the water. They looked up at the huge ostrich, and quacked in surprise. + +The ostrich was so happy to meet the little ducklings that she hopped out of the river and gave them each a big hug. After they were done playing, the ostrich washed them all with her feathers. + +The four ducklings stayed with the ostrich for the rest of the summer. They were all so tidy and happy, and they kept the ostrich's feathers clean. The ostrich was so happy to have friends that she sang and danced with them every day. The ducklings and the ostrich were tidier than ever! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Amber and Landon. They were in the park and wanted to play together. + +Amber noticed a big bush that looked safe so she asked Landon if they could hide behind it. He agreed and they mindfully made their way behind the bush. + +Once they were hidden, they started to giggle as they knew no one else could see them. They played all sorts of fun games like peek-a-boo and tag. They laughed until they were tired and then they napped in the shade of the bush. + +It was soon time to go home, but they had had a great time playing together in the safe bush. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Hannah. She loved the outdoors, so she decided to take a walk. When she walked outside, she saw something strange: a golf ball! Hannah was excited, so she picked it up and looked at it. She examined it carefully. It was a green golf ball with yellow spots; it was very special. + +Hannah continued her walk and soon she came across a spicy little bird. It had a bright red beak and feathers. It hopped around, looking for food. It was an interesting sight. + +Hannah watched the bird and the golf ball. She thought it was the best day ever! She wanted to share the good news – the spicy bird and her special golf ball. So she ran home to tell her family. + +When Hannah got home, she showed them the golf ball and told them all about the spicy little bird she had seen. Everyone was so excited! It was a great adventure for Hannah and she will never forget it. +John and his mommy were at the park. John saw a unique table and he wanted to play on it. He pulled and pulled on the table, but it wouldn't move. He kept pulling, but it still didn't move. Mommy watched him and smiled. She came over to help. + +Mommy took John's hand and together, they pulled the table to the middle of the park. Now, it was closer to the other kids. They all wanted to play. Mommy and John moved it so everyone had room to play. Everyone was happy. + +John was proud. He had pulled the table, and now everyone could enjoy it. He sat on the unique table and smiled. His mommy smiled too. They were proud that the table was moved, and the kids could all play together. +Anne and her mom were in the kitchen. Mom had a big box with her. Inside the box was a mixer. It was a delicate mixer with lots of buttons and different parts. + +Anne was so excited to see the mixer. She asked her mom “What’s that?†+ +Mom smiled and said “This is a mixer. It will help us make yummy cookies.†+ +Anne was so excited. She wanted to try the mixer right away. + +Mom took the mixer out of the box and set it on the table. Then she showed Anne how to use it. She talked to Anne and explained what each part of the mixer did. + +Finally, they were ready to make the cookies. With the help of the mixer, they made the tastiest cookies! Anne was so happy. She thanked Mom for the delicate mixer and gave her a big hug. +One day, a little girl named Sarah decided to go for a walk. As Sarah walked through the field, she saw something incredible. It was an old tree, full of wisdom. Sarah wanted to learn from the tree and she wanted to take a piece of it with her. + +So Sarah carefully took out her pocket knife, and began to tear a little piece of the bark off. When she held the bark in her hands, she felt so amazed. What is this wisdom the tree was giving to her? + +Sarah pocketed the bark and continued on her way. She kept thinking of the incredible wisdom the tree had given her. She felt so happy, and she knew that the wisdom was a gift she would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a normal tiger. He lived in the woods with all his friends. One day, he went out on an adventure and decided to explore the jungle. + +He quickly realized he was lost and started to feel scared. Then, he heard a noise in the distance. He was sure it was a tiger! He crept through the trees, and there he saw a big, normal tiger. + +The two tigers were a bit scared, but they decided to meet. They ended up being best friends! Every day they would play together, and the normal tiger showed the lost tiger around the jungle. + +The normal tiger was now the lost tiger’s guide. He showed him everything he knew about the jungle. They even found a special spot with lots of tasty fruit and yummy bugs! + +The two tigers had lots of fun together and the lost tiger was so happy to have a new best friend. From then on, they always stayed together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy loved bright colours, so she asked her mummy to take her to the shops. + +At the shops, Daisy spotted some pretty pastels in the window. She begged her mummy to buy them for her and her mummy said yes. + +When Daisy opened the box of pastels, she found one of them was broken. She was sad and showed the picture of the broken pastel to the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper said she was very sorry and gave Daisy two more pastels to make up for it. + +Afterwards, Daisy gave her old broken pastel to her Daddy, who said he could sell it for her! Daisy was happy that it still had a purpose, even though it was broken. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He liked to read books. Every day he would sit in his chair and read. +One day he decided to take a break from reading and went for a walk. While on his walk, he came across a jar of jelly. It looked so yummy that he decided to eat it! +He licked the jelly off the top of the jar and it was delicious. As he ate the jelly, he remembered how much he liked to read. So he found a comfortable spot in the grass and began to read. +He read and read until the sun went down. He finished the jar of jelly, but he had a smile on his face because he enjoyed reading again. +Jan was so eager to go to the park. His favourite thing to do was to swing on the swings. He loved feeling the wind in his face and the freedom of being high off the ground. + +But today, Jan's mum had to prevent him from swinging. She said he had to be careful and couldn't go on the swings until he was older. + +Jan was sad, so his mum brought him to the park anyway. Jan ran to the swings but his mum stopped him. She took his hand and they went to the sandbox instead. Jan found some other children and they made some lovely sand castles. + +Jan soon forgot about the swings. He was happy again and his mum was proud that she had prevented him from getting hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy mop. All it wanted to do was move, so one day it did! It wobbled out of the closet, and it looked around. + +The mop saw a wall, and it rolled over to it. But when it tried to move up the wall, it was too clumsy and it tumbled right down. Suddenly it heard some laughter! + +It was two children — a 3-year-old and an older brother. They thought it was funny to see the mop move like that. So the 3-year-old grabbed the mop and held it tight. + +The mop wished it could move, but it knew it couldn't with the 3-year-old's hand clutched around it. So the 3-year-old and the mop began to dance and play together, and the mop was very happy. + +They spun around and around until the 3-year-old got too tired. Then the mop was back in its place in the closet, with a big smile on its face. The mop was happy that it had finally been able to move. +Once there was an attractive bunny named Joe. Every day Joe watched the news on the television. Most days it seemed like it was always saying bad things. Joe was worried that the world was a scary and unhappy place. + +So one day Joe decided to go outside and explore. He hopped around the garden and the fields looking for something to cheer him up. As he hopped, he saw birds in the trees, colourful plants and even a friendly butterfly. + +Joe suddenly felt much happier. Everything outside seemed so full of life and energy. Joe suddenly realised that the news was not always right – in fact there were lots of happy and peaceful things in the world too! Joe was happy that the world was not so scary after all. +Once upon a time, there was a dragon. He loved to stretch in the mornings in a meadow near his cave. The meadow was filled with mild flowers and the dragon felt happy to be there. + +One day, the dragon decided to stretch further than he ever had before. He started to reach his arms and legs farther and farther until he started to make shapes with his body. After a while, the dragon was stretching in the hot sun and he felt joyful. + +The dragon kept on stretching until he heard a noise coming from the cave. He turned his head and saw a small girl. She had a big smile on her face as she watched the dragon stretching in the meadow. + +The dragon smiled too and waved at the girl. He kept on stretching until he finished and then he flew away to explore the world. The girl watched him go and waved goodbye to the dragon. +Once there was a beetle who liked to swing. He was a small beetle and liked to swing on a rope. Every day he would find a rope, grab on and start swinging. He liked the feeling of the wind blowing against him as he moved up and down. + +One day he walked by a tree and saw a cheap swing hanging from a branch. He was so excited! He had never seen a swing like this before. He quickly climbed up, grabbed the rope and started to swing. He moved higher and higher, with the wind blowing against him. + +He loved it! He felt so free and so happy. He could swing for hours and never get bored. He now had a swing he could call his own and he could swing whenever he wanted! +Mumma was excited. She was going to visit Grandma in the city. She packed a heavy bag and put it in the car. Everyone else jumped in too. + +When they got to the airport, they went to the aeroplane. It was shiny and white. Dad checked their tickets, and they went inside. Everyone was excited. + +But then something happened. The aeroplane was delayed. Mumma said "Let's go and get a snack while we wait". So they all went to the cafe. + +They ate yummy food and played games, until the aeroplane was ready to go. Then they all jumped on board. The aeroplane was very big and took them far away. + +At last they arrived at Grandma's house. Everyone was so happy to see her, and Grandma had a big hug waiting for them. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Penelope. She was three years old and loved to play. One day her mommy and daddy told her about a secret. They said she had to find it by herself and that it was hidden somewhere in the house. + +Penelope started to look around first under the bed and then in the closet. She looked everywhere! But she couldn't find the secret. Suddenly she heard a noise coming from the back yard. She looked outside and saw a big box sitting in the grass. + +Penelope ran outside and opened it up. Inside there was something very special. It was a special kind of toy that Penelope wanted to play with. The toy moved really slow, but Penelope loved it. She played with it all day long, and when it was time to go inside, she put it back in the box and smiled. She knew that her secret was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a player. He was very important. The player loved to play outside with his friends. Then, one day, a bad person came to his house. He wanted to destroy it. The player was very scared. He thought he couldn’t stop the bad person from destroying his house. But then, his friends came to help. Together, they worked hard and were able to stop the bad person. He was so happy that his important house was safe! He thanked his friends and they hugged each other tight. They knew that together they could do anything! +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She wanted to have fun, so she found a rope. She wanted to swing, so she tied the rope to a tree. + +But the tree was too big, so the girl couldn't climb up. She was stuck. Then, she had a clever idea. She made a plan. + +She asked her friend to hold one end of the rope. Then, the girl held the other end, and climbed up high. The rope was clear and strong. + +When she reached the top, the girl shouted with joy. She had succeeded! She had used the rope to surrender her challenge. +Once upon a time, there was a trunk in the middle of a sunny field. A little girl called Maria came charging and sat on the trunk. She smiled, her heart full of cheer. She started to imagine all the things she could do with her trunk. + +First, Maria imagined a home full of sweets and toys - like a magical shop! She opened the trunk and squealed with delight - there were so many things inside! But, as Maria reached in to grab a treat, the trunk suddenly shut! + +Maria sighed and pouted. She wondered how she could get to her amazing treats. Then, she heard a voice. "Try to imagine a key!" it said. + +Maria smiled and tried really hard to imagine a golden key. Suddenly, one appeared in the air and, with a twist, the trunk opened. Maria was so happy! She cheered with glee and happily grabbed a treat from the trunk. With her tummy full, she thanked her trunk for her magical adventure. +The sun was setting and the sky turned a beautiful orange color. It was a warm evening. + +Mum was getting ready to do some cooking. Jimmy couldn't wait to smell the yummy food. + +Jimmy saw a smelly sock on the ground and he yelled, “Ewwww, smelly!â€. Mum laughed and said, “Come and give me a hug, Jimmy.†+ +Jimmy smiled and ran over to give Mum a big hug. Mum hugged him back tight and said, “Thank you, Jimmy.†+ +Jimmy and Mum hugged until the evening turned to night. Jimmy felt so warm and happy inside. He knew that Mum's hugs were the best. +Once there was a nice animal who liked to talk. It talked all the time about anything and everything it thought of. One day, the animal was walking through the forest when it met another nice animal. They started to discuss things. They discussed the trees, the sky, and the sound of the birds. They talked about the other animals they had seen, and what food they liked to eat. They even discussed what the best kind of adventure was. They discussed and talked for hours. When it was finally time to say goodbye, they hugged and promised to meet up again soon. +Once there was a pony. He was a very special pony, because in the sunshine his white coat could shine brighter than any other pony. He lived in a small meadow surrounded by a bright green forest. + +The pony loved living here and was always so happy. Until one day, a rude old horse came to the meadow. He said he was looking for food. The pony didn't like the way he spoke, so he tried to ignore him. But the old horse kept coming back, and he became more and more rude. + +One day, the old horse pushed the pony too far. The pony was so angry that he stamped his hoof and let out a loud neigh. The old horse was so startled that he ran away. + +The pony was so relieved that he could stay in the meadow again. In the sunshine he could shine so brightly, just like before. The pony was happy that he could be free again, just as he had been before. +Once upon a time there was a sunflower. She was tall and strong and very fierce. She loved to stand in the sunshine, and she was admired by all the animals in the forest. + +One morning, an little bunny came to admire her. Her bright eyes sparkled with happiness, and she hopped around the sunflower like she was dancing. + +The sunflower smiled down at her, happy to be admired. The little bunny was so excited she jumped up and touched the sunflower’s petals. + +Then a big bee came buzzing by. He stopped to look at the sunflower and admired her beauty. He flew from petal to petal, and the sunflower beamed with joy. + +The little bunny and the big bee both admired the sunflower, and she thanked them by having the most beautiful smile. The friends said goodbye and the sunflower waved goodbye with her petals. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. Every day, Jack liked to play and have fun in the garden. He especially liked to run and swing. + +One day, Jack was playing in the garden and realised he had hurt his arm. It was sore and made him cry. Suddenly, his mummy appeared. She put some rubbing cream onto Jack's arm. It felt cold and tingly. + +Then, mummy took a cloth and said she was going to dry away the extra cream. Jack was scared, so mummy said she was just going to gently rub it in. She did and Jack stopped crying. + +His mummy gave him a big cuddle and Jack smiled again. He knew from then on, whenever he hurt himself, his mummy would be there to put some cream and gently rub it in to make it better. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to act out her dream of becoming a real princess. She searched in her playroom for something that could help to make her dream come true. The little girl saw a beautiful thread on the floor and picked it up. She thought, “If I act like a princess, I can make this thread into a dress!†She asked her mom for some help, and the mom said she could borrow some of her expensive jewelry to complete the look. + +The little girl acted out her dream of becoming a princess all day. She wore the thread dress and borrowed jewelry and even pretended she had a royal carriage to ride in. By the end of the day, she felt like a real princess. + +The little girl learned that you don’t have to have expensive things to be a princess. All she needed was her imagination and some thread. +There were two friends named Jack and Jill. They lived in a big house in the countryside. Jack and Jill had a lot to do every day, but one of their favorite things was cooking! + +They would get up early in the morning and go to the kitchen. Jack would find the ingredients and Jill would help him measure out the right amounts. Then they would mix everything together in a big bowl and stir it around with a big spoon. + +After that, they would get out a pan and put some butter in it. Jack and Jill would turn on the stove and put the pan on it. When the butter started to melt, they would pour the mixture from the bowl into the pan. Jack and Jill loved to watch the food cooking. + +It smelled so good when it was finished! They spread it out on a plate and it looked so pretty - it was a long, thin row of good food. Jack and Jill enjoyed every bite of their tasty breakfast. +Once there was a little girl named Lola who wanted to go on an adventure. One day, her parents took her to an unknown place with lots of airplanes. Lola knew it must be an airport! + +She was so excited to explore and ran off to see what she could find. As she was wondering around the airport, she spotted a giant airplane and wanted to get closer. But her parents were very careful and stopped her every few steps. + +When she was close enough, she carefully touched the airplane and was amazed how big and smooth it was! She asked her parents what it was and they told her that it was a plane that people use to fly to faraway places. She was in awe and couldn't believe such a machine could soar in the sky! + +Soon it was time to go home, but Lola promised herself she'd come back to the airport one day and explore even more. Until then, she'd keep imagining the adventures she'd have in the unknown skies! +Once upon a time, there was a chubby happy cat. His best friend was a mouse. The mouse would often urge the cat to go and explore the world. The idea of travelling excited the cat very much. + +Every day, the mouse showed the cat a different image. The image was always a different place in the world. The cat felt inspired, and his urge to go and explore got bigger and bigger. + +Finally one day, the cat packed some food and set off on his journey. The mouse waved goodbye, wishing the cat a safe journey. + +The cat travelled far and wide, and with each new place, the world became bigger and brighter. He was so happy, and he thanked his friend for the urge to explore. + +The end. +Once upon a time there lived a rare spider. This spider was special because it had magical powers. + +One day it was going to use it's special power to pour some liquid on the ground. The spider was very careful as it slowly poured out the liquid. When it was finished, something amazing happened. + +Where the spider had poured the liquid, a garden began to grow. All sorts of beautiful plants and flowers started to bloom in the sunshine. Everyone was so excited to see the garden. + +The rare spider had done something extraordinary - it had changed a boring area into something so alive and colourful. Everyone in the neighbourhood praised the spider for its magical work. + +The End. +John was in the living room when his mom came in with his bathrobe. He could tell that she wanted him to put it on. He looked away and felt embarrassed. He did not want to put it on. His mom spoke in a soft voice, reminding him that he had to take a bath. + +John sighed and grabbed the bathrobe from his mom. He slowly walked over to the bathroom, pushing the door open to get in. Once inside he put on his bathrobe and walked back into the living room. + +John’s mom told him he was almost done. He finally decided to go take a bath. John walked back to the bathroom and stepped into the warm water. It felt nice. + +John quickly finished his bath and got out of the tub. He put on his bathrobe and wrapped it tightly around himself. He felt warm and not ashamed anymore. He hurried out of the bathroom, a smile on his face. He had completed his bath! +Once upon a time there were two friends called Jack and Jill. They liked to play together. One day they decided to have a game to see who could win. Jack said they should race each other. + +Jill wasn't sure if she could win, but Jack said he would help her. He was so nice and helpful. + +So they raced up the hill. Jill used all her strength and ran as fast as she could. She raced past Jack and reached the top of the hill first. + +Jack smiled and said "You won! Now let's have some tea to celebrate." + +They went back to Jack's place and had some tea. It was so nice and warm. + +Jack and Jill had a good time talking, laughing and drinking tea. They were happy to have such a special day together. +Once there was a little girl who liked to play with her toys outside. She was very happy but sometimes she was sad too. One day, a big bird flew very high in the sky. The little girl wanted to fly with the bird, so she asked her parents to support her. + +Her parents were very happy to support her, so they helped her make a big snack. She ate her snack and then she jumped really high. She jumped so high she almost touched the sky! With the help of her parents, the little girl flew through the air. They all laughed and had fun. + +In the end, the little girl said thank you to her parents for supporting her. She learned that with the help of others, she could do anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and he was very tidy - he always put his toys away when he was done playing. One day, his mommy gave him some money and said he could go to the store. + +At the store, Jack saw so many fun things he wanted to buy. He picked out a stuffed animal and a cool racecar, but he still had enough money to buy something else. Then he remembered it was his friend's birthday, so he decided to pay for a present for his friend too. + +When Jack arrived at the birthday party, the birthday boy was so excited to see his gift. He gave Jack the biggest hug and said thank you. Jack was so happy that he got to pay for his friend's present. It made him feel grown-up and proud. + +Jack had so much fun at the birthday party and everyone was so proud of him for being so tidy and generous. It was definitely a day to remember! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Katy. She liked to study a lot. One day, her mom took her to the doctor. Katy was a bit scared but the doctor was very nice. + +The doctor said she wanted to take an x-ray to see what’s inside Katy's body. An x-ray is a special picture. So, the doctor put Katy underneath a big machine and then she took the x-ray. + +When she was done, the doctor looked at the x-ray and then she said she saw something unknown. Katy was very curious and asked the doctor what it was. + +The doctor said she needed more time to study the x-ray before she could tell Katy what it was. Katy was a bit worried but the doctor said it was probably nothing serious. So, Katy smiled and said she was ready to study again. +Once there was a family who wanted to go on vacation. It was a tough decision because there were so many options. + +The parents worked hard, deciding which one to choose. They looked at different places, imagining what each one would be like. In the end, it had to be the place that matched their family the best. + +So the family packed up their things and set off for the beach on their very special vacation. They spent all day playing in the sand and swimming in the water. The sun was so hot! + +As the night came, they all sat around the picnic blanket and ate dinner together. They laughed and shared stories. This had been such a wonderful day! + +Finally, when the trip was over, everyone was happy and tired. It had been a tough but fun vacation, and the family knew that their perfect match was the beach. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to help clean around the house. Today Mia wanted to help clean the kitchen, so she got out a cloth and started wiping the table. After she was done, she opened the cupboard and saw a yummy snack. She was so happy she could barely contain her excitement. She grabbed the snack, opened the wrapper and started eating. Mia was so happy with what she had cleaned and the snack she had opened, she thanked her mom for the opportunity. They hugged and Mia ran to the living room to play. +Once upon a time there was a careless net. The net had lots of holes and couldn't hold onto anything. One day the net was floating in the water trying to find something safe to keep. + +Suddenly, a fish swam by and said, "Net! I can help you if you stay still. I know how to print something that can fix all your holes". The net was excited and told the fish to go ahead. + +The fish swam close and started to print a beautiful pattern. As the fish zigzagged back and forth, the net's holes filled up with the pattern. Soon, it was as good as new! + +The net was so excited. It thanked the fish for being so careful. The fish smiled and said it was glad to help. From then on, the net was strong and never careless again. +Bob and his mum went to visit the market. It was a busy trade with lots of people. Bob's mum bought some new potatoes and carrots. He had never seen so many different foods before, and it was very exciting. He watched some of the traders haggle over prices and saw how the people smiled when they brought their new purchases. + +On their way home, Bob was very sad. He'd seen a bird with no feathers and wished he could help. His mum told him that the bird was very miserable and needed some care. She said they'd visit the vet soon to see what could be done for it. + +Bob felt happy then, as he knew he was helping the poor bird. He knew that in the end, his visit to the market had been a good thing. +Once upon a time there was a brown cow. She had a large horn on her head. Every time she walked around the field, she would cover her horn with her hoof. This made her happy. + +The cow loved to play in the sun. She would cover herself with grass to keep cool in the warm weather. In the evening she covered her horn with her hoof as the sun went down. + +One day, the cow went to a pond to take a drink. She noticed something shiny in the water. It was a brown shell! She covered it up with her hoof and brought it home. + +The cow was very excited about the shell. She showed it to all her friends and told them about how it shone in the sun. The cow was very proud of her shell and kept it near her horn. + +Every day, the cow would cover her horn with her hoof. But now she had her special brown shell to keep her company. The cow was very happy and enjoyed every day with her special shell and her big brown horn. +The sun was bright in the sky that day. Two little kids were walking on the shore. They were walking slowly and looking all around. They could see the bright blue ocean and the white sand. + +The two kids were very excited. They wanted to jump in the water and swim. They ran down to the water and played in the waves. They splashed and had lots of fun. + +After a while, the two kids got tired. They went back to the shore and sat down. They felt the warm sand under their feet. The kids leaned back and relaxed in the sun. They felt happier and calmer. + +The kids watched the clouds float by. They felt the ocean breeze on their faces. They thought that it was the most perfect day ever. Finally, they continued their walk on the shore and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was very scared. She was so scared that she started to whisper. + +The girl was afraid of the phone. Every time it rang, she was fearful. + +One day, the girl got an idea. She took a deep breath and decided to pick up the phone. She spoke softly and said hello. On the phone was a kind voice. It was her best friend, who always made her laugh. + +The girl smiled and laughed. She no longer felt scared. She said goodbye and hung up the phone. + +From then on, the girl was never fearful of the phone again. She knew that her friend was always there to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to relax, so she found a side of the park to sit down. But she felt confused. She didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she saw a puppy wagging its tail at her. It was so happy to see her! The puppy licked her face and the girl started to smile. She felt better now that the pup was with her. + +The girl petted the puppy and played with it. Then they sat together, side by side. The pup made the girl even more relaxed. + +After a while, the girl didn't feel confused anymore. She was happy and calm. She hugged the puppy before heading home, and promised to come back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a nice rocket. It had no name, but was very strong. Each day, it flew up into the sky with a special mission. + +One day, it started flying towards the sea. It was here that the rocket had to make a special delivery. It had one big package to deliver - a fine new missile. + +The rocket had a job to do and so it flew as fast as it could. Soon, it was at the destination. The rocket gave the missile to the people and then flew back to its home. + +When the rocket arrived, it was very happy. It was glad it had done its job and was happy to have helped the people. All was fine and the rocket was content. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to serve. Every day she would try to do something for someone else. One day she decided to learn how to do yoga. She had heard it was mysterious and thought it might be fun. + +So she went to find a yoga studio and started a class. She liked it right away and soon she was doing all the poses. She liked to dance around in the poses and feel the energy. + +Soon she became so good at yoga she was able to serve her friends with it. She would teach them the poses and even lead classes for them. She was so proud that she was able to serve in such a mysterious way. + +Every day she kept practicing and soon she was a very good yogi. She could twist and turn her body in all the poses and do the most mysterious ones. She was so proud of herself for learning something new and being able to serve her friends. + +The end! +Jenny was at the park on a sunny day. She saw a big and beautiful flower. She was so happy to see it. + +Jenny also saw a shop. She wanted to go inside and see what was inside. She went inside and saw so many things! There were toys, books, and lots of sweets. + +Jenny was very excited and she wanted to buy something special. She saw the perfect toy and knew it was the one she wanted. She asked her mom and they bought it. + +When they went back home, Jenny was so happy with her new toy. It was just perfect! She showed it to her friends and it made them all very happy. They all had a lot of fun playing with it. +Mama and Papa were very busy. They had to care for a lot of things in their house. But there was one thing special that Mama and Papa took care for the most - their little baby. They wanted the baby to be safe and happy, so they were very careful. + +One day, Mama and Papa brought home a special card with a delicate design on it. Mama said that it was a special card just for their baby. Mama also said that they should take care of the card because it was very delicate. + +Mama showed the baby the card. The baby was so happy to see the delicate card! She asked Mama if she could hold the card and show it to her friends. Mama said yes and the baby held the card gently, taking great care not to lose it or tear it. + +Mama and Papa were very proud of their baby for taking care of the card. They knew how delicate it was and were so happy that the baby was taking good care of it. The baby was very happy too, and she kept the delicate card with her always. +Mum was busy painting a flag. She was using big colourful paints on the paper. She looked very curious as she moved the brush carefully back and forth. + +Daddy watched and smiled. He was proud of what Mum was doing. + +Then it was time for a break. + +Mum and Daddy went outside. When they looked over to the fence, they saw something curious. + +It was a little boy. He was wearing an old hat and was also painting a flag. + +Mum and Daddy smiled. They knew the little boy was making something special too. + +They watched him paint with big swirls and big lines. His flag was very colourful. + +At the end, the little boy looked over to mum and daddy. He was very happy with what he made and waved his flag proudly. + +Mum and Daddy waved back. They were very proud of the little boy too. +Mum and Dad had a discuss about tomatoes. Dad wanted to get some tomatoes at the shop but Mum said that it was too cold. "But why?" asked Dad. Mum told him that it was too cold outside, so they decided to get some other things instead. + +The next day, the sun was shining in the sky and Dad said, "Let's go to the shop to get some tomatoes now." So they went and bought some nice juicy tomatoes. Dad said, "They look so nice and red, let's make a salad with them!" + +Mum and Dad chopped the tomatoes and mixed them with lettuce and cucumbers. Dad added some olive oil and balsamic vinegar and stirred it all together. They put the salad on the table and said, "Yum, it looks really yummy!" + +Mum and Dad smiled at each other and enjoyed the lovely salad. "This is just perfect," said Dad. And they ate their delicious cold tomato salad. +Nate was a brave boy who liked to dream of being a pirate. One night, he fell fast asleep and had a weird dream where he was a pirate on a boat. In the dream, Nate sailed through the night, looking for treasure. But then the sun started to rise and Nate woke up. He felt so excited that his dream was real! Nate quickly hopped out of bed and went to look for his pirate clothes. He put on a funny hat, a red bandanna and a swashbuckling sword. He was ready to go on his adventure! But when he went outside, it was only his backyard. Nate was so disappointed! He realised it was just a dream and he was still a brave boy. But Nate knew that with some practice and patience, he could become the pirate of his dreams someday. +One day, Molly had an idea. She wanted to play a game! Molly decided to take her toy boat, called Port, to the lake. + +Molly and Port sailed around the lake together. The water was so calm and the sky was so fair. Molly was so excited to be out on the lake. + +Near the middle of the lake, Molly saw something in the water. It was a very sharp rock! Molly was afraid of the rock, so she steered Port away. + +Molly and Port sailed back to the dock. They were both so happy to make it back without hitting the sharp rock. Molly hugged Port and thanked them for sailing around with her. + +Molly and Port had a fair and safe adventure! +Once there was a huge monster. He was looking for a job. +He saw a mouse and he wanted to grab it. So he reached out and grabbed it. He grabbed it so tight that the mouse couldn't move. + +The monster was so happy that he had a job. He could now take care of the mouse and make sure it was happy too. + +The monster was so excited that he started to dance around with the mouse. The mouse was terrified but the monster just laughed and played with it. + +The monster and the mouse soon became good friends. The mouse felt safe and the monster was happy to have a job. They spent many days together until one day, the huge monster had to go away. + +But before the monster left the mouse, he gave it a big hug and said bye. The mouse looked sad but it was happy that it got to spend time with the huge monster. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful ant. He wanted to borrow something from his friends. He asked the butterfly if he could borrow some of his pretty colors. The butterfly said yes, so the ant put the colors on his wings and looked even more graceful. + +The ant then asked the cricket if he could borrow some of his music. The cricket said yes and so the ant sang a beautiful song throughout the forest. + +Finally, the ant asked the ladybug if he could borrow some of her spots. The ladybug happily said yes, and so the ant had colorful spots that caught the light and shimmered in the sun. + +His friends were amazed by the ant's graceful look. They definitely enjoyed sharing their special gifts with the little ant. The ant was so proud and happy with the beautiful things that he borrowed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who wanted to find a special magic. She searched high and low for it, but it was always just out of reach. + +One day, she decided to try something new. She read lots of books and practiced exercises to help her succeed. After much hard work, she was fit enough to do the magic she knew was out there. + +Finally, one day, the princess's hard work paid off. She succeeded in doing the magic. Everyone cheered at the princess and said she had done a wonderful job. + +The princess was so happy she had found the magic and was able to succeed. From then on, she kept using her magic to help her kingdom. +Once there was a loyal bear named Mark. He enjoyed spending his days playing in the forest with his friends. One day, Mark decided to leave the forest and explore the world outside. He gathered his equipment and said goodbye to his friends. + +As Mark traveled, he found more and more new places. He took in the sights and sounds of everything he experienced. His loyal equipment helped him along the way. + +Eventually, he made it back home to the forest. His friends were glad to see him. Together, they had a big celebration. From then on, Mark made sure to take his loyal equipment with him wherever he explored. +Once upon a time, there was a famous heart. Everyone in the world knew about it! It was special because it included lots of love and kindness. + +One day, three-year-old Molly came across the famous heart. She wanted to take a closer look and find out more! Molly realized that it was full of happiness and smiles. + +Molly was determined to make the famous heart even better. She included lots of hugs and cuddles to make it even more special. She also added some of her favorite things like ice cream, flowers and bright colors. + +When Molly was finished, she stepped back and looked at the famous heart. It was now even more full of love, joy and happiness! Molly was so proud of her work that she hugged the heart tight. + +Molly's hug made the famous heart even more famous! Everyone now knew that it included lots of love, kindness and hugs. Molly felt so proud and from that day on, she loved looking after the famous heart. +Once upon a time there was a big, open fire. It was very hot and all of the animals in the forest wanted to keep away. But there was a brave little kitten who was not afraid. She wanted to get a closer look at the fire and feel its heat. + +The kitten stepped closer and closer to the fire. Her fur was getting warm and she felt urge to get even closer. She saw something yellow dancing inside the flames. It looked like a little sun, spinning around and around. + +The brave little kitten wanted to grab the sun, but the fire was too hot. Suddenly, the wind started to blow, so the kitten stepped back. She felt the wind rush past her and it urged her to take one final look at the fire. + +The kitten watched the sun spinning around and around in the flames, and eventually, it disappeared. It was gone but the kitten would always remember its beautiful yellow light. + +Then the kitten ran away and was never seen near the big, open fire again! +Once upon a time, there was a scared little girl named Alice. She had a black cat and was worried about what might happen to him. + +One day, Alice wanted to take her cat on an adventure. But she was scared that something might happen to her cat, so she tried to stop herself from going. + +Alice's cat knew that she was worried, so he leaned in close to her and purred. That made Alice feel better, so she decided to take him on an adventure. + +The two of them went out and explored the world together, and soon Alice had stopped worrying. In the end, they were happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - a bee and a butterfly. The bee had a hive and the butterfly wanted to follow her. So they flew around together and had lots of fun. + +One day, the bee saw a flower that looked very tasty. She flew to the flower, but when she tried to get inside, she got stuck! The butterfly saw this and felt helpless. He wanted to help, but he didn't know how. + +Then, he remembered he had a plan. He flew to the nearby hive, where all the bees lived. There, he saw all the bees working hard to make honey. He found a tool and flew back to the flower. With the tool in his mouth, he managed to help the bee out of the flower. + +The bee was so happy that she said a big thank you to her butterfly friend. From that day on, they stayed together and followed each other everywhere, no matter where they went. +Once upon a time there was a special bear. He was fine and strong and brown, and his friends all cared for him. They cared for him so much that they gave him a special place of value. They gave him a safe spot in the forest to call his own. + +The bear was very thankful for all the care his friends showed him. He enjoyed spending his days in his special spot and being surrounded by the nice things his friends gave him. + +Over time, the bear’s friends began to bring him more things to show that they cared for him. He often got candy and toys, and it made him feel loved. Even though the bear had everything that he needed, he was still thankful for his friends. He knew that the things they gave showed that they valued him. + +The fine bear was always so grateful for the care he was given, and he was able to live a happy and content life in his special spot. He and his friends were happy and understood the value they all shared. +Jill loved to draw. She picked up her favourite crayon, but it was all smudgy and covered in marks. Jill started to cry. + +Her mum saw her tears and quickly grabbed her cloth. She said, "Don't cry. I will wipe it clean." Jill watched as her mum wiped the crayon with the soft cloth. + +After a few wipes, the crayon was all shiny and new. Jill wanted to help. She grabbed another cloth and went to the TV. She wiped and wiped until the thread was all gone. + +Mum was so happy. She gave Jill a hug and said, "Thank you for helping, my little helper." Then mum made her a snack - she put some sour lemons in a glass and cut them into slices. + +Jill had never eaten sour lemons before and was a little hesitant at first, but soon she was eating them like candy. +Mum smiled as she watched Jill eat and said, "What a good job you did, wiping and helping!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very happy in her cozy home, especially when it got cold outside. She loved snuggling up by the fireplace and watching the fire dance in the flames. One morning, Lily asked her mom if she could start a fire in the fireplace. Her mom said yes and showed her how to do it. + +Lily was very careful, gathering the logs and placing them just right in the fireplace. She struck a match and soon the logs were burning just perfectly. Lily was so proud of herself! She watched the flames crackle and the sparks twinkle. + +Afterwards, Lily snuggled up by the fire and felt so cozy. It was absolutely perfect. Every time the weather got cold, Lily would start a fire in the fireplace and enjoy the warmth and comfort it brought. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little girl. She had short, curly hair and two big sparkling eyes. Every morning her mom would whisper to her in a soft and happy voice, "it's time for your bath". + +The little girl would walk over to the bathroom and pick up her rubber duck. She would turn on the warm water and get in the bath. When she felt all nice and clean, she would call out, "I'm ready mommy!" + +Her mommy would whisper back, "I'm coming, wash your hands". The little girl would soap up her hands, rinse them off and give them a good scrub. + +When her hands were nice and clean, she would get out of the bath, dry off and put on her pajamas. Then, they would whisper stories to each other until the little girl fell asleep. + +The end. +Once there was a very gifted elephant. His name was Roscoe. He loved playing with all of his friends in the jungle. Everyone thought he was very special because he was so kind and friendly. + +One day, when Roscoe was playing with his friends, he noticed that he had a magical power. He could remember things he had seen and heard before. Whenever his friends asked him something, he could always answer accurately. + +His friends were so surprised and started calling him the memory elephant. Whenever they needed help, they would come and find Roscoe. He would always remember the right answer. Roscoe was very proud of his special talent. + +Roscoe's friends always remembered him and told everyone about his special abilities. He became very famous and even more beloved by everyone. All of the animals in the jungle knew that Roscoe was the memory elephant. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jan. Jan wanted something special to eat for dinner. She asked her mom for a potato. Her mom said, "Yes, and we should stay home and make it together." + +So Jan and her mom stayed together in the kitchen. They found a big, brown potato in the cupboard. Jan's mom got out a pot and filled it with water. She put the potato in the pot and placed it on the stove. + +They waited and waited, but the potato seemed to take forever to cook. The water started to get dirty, so Jan's mom said, "We need to throw away that filthy water and start again." + +Jan was so excited and her mom made her a new, clean pot of water. Soon, their potato was cooked perfectly. + +Jan and her mom stayed together and enjoyed their delicious potato dinner. Jan thanked her mom for making such a special dinner. +Once there was a boy named Joe. He was very happy and he liked to play with his friends. One day, he told them a secret. He said there was a firework in his room! His friends were very excited. + +Joe was a bit scared though. He did not want his parents to find out, so he lied and said there was no firework. His friends looked sad and said they wanted to see the firework. + +The next day, Joe made a plan. He wanted to find an attractive place to see the firework. He asked his parents if he could go outside with his friends. They said yes, so Joe went outside with his friends. + +They found a nice spot to watch the firework. It was very pretty! They all cheered and laughed as the colors and sounds of the firework filled the sky. Joe was glad he had been brave enough to take his friends out to see the firework. +Once upon a time there was a young boy. He was walking in the park and he saw something very strange. He looked up and saw a large palm tree. He was curious so he decided to take a closer look. He walked up to the tree and saw a little bird sitting in its branches. + +The little boy was amazed, he had never seen such a beautiful bird before. It had a bright yellow beak and a white belly. The little boy held out his hand and the bird flew onto his palm. They stayed like this for a while until the bird flew away. + +The little boy was sad to see the bird go, but he smiled because he had had such a wonderful experience. He looked up at the palm tree and said "Thank you". He then turned and ran back home to tell his family about his young adventure. +Once upon a time there was an enthusiastic squirrel. He looked and looked for something to eat, but he had no luck. + +Suddenly, he saw a nut lying on the ground. He quickly went to get it. He was so excited he forgot to keep looking for more. + +He kept the nut very close and made sure no one else could get it. He ran up a tree and ate the nut while looking at the wonderful view. + +When he was done, he kept the nut’s shell in his pocket and raced back to the ground to keep looking for more food. He was excited at the thought of finding more. + +The squirrel kept looking and looking, until he was full. He was so enthusiastic that he kept searching, just in case! +Once there was a soft baby elephant. He loved to play outside all day long. He was very curious and often got himself into trouble. + +One day he saw a big wreck by the river. He wanted to explore it, so he tried to get closer. The baby elephant was so excited, he didn't mind the danger. + +Sadly, the baby elephant didn't realize how big the wreck was. He got stuck and he couldn't move. He tried to free himself, but the wreck was so big he just couldn't. + +Luckily, his mom heard him and she came to help. She used her trunk to push the wreck away and free the baby elephant. They both hugged and the baby elephant thanked his mom for always being there to help. He promised himself he would always mind the danger so this would never happen again. +Once upon a time, there lived a very tidy little girl. She had lots of friendly toys in her room, and they all had a job to do. Every day, the girl supplied all her toys with a stamp. Then, the toys would help her tidy her room. + +The people who lived in the house saw how hard the little girl worked and wanted to help her. So, every day, they supplied the girl with lots of different stamps. The stamps were all different shapes and colours, and the little girl enjoyed choosing which one to use each day. + +After all the tidying was done, the girl always rewarded the toys with a big smile. Then, she and the toys would have a nice rest before starting again the next day. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a house. Inside the house was a family. They believed in color. Everywhere they looked, everything was colorful. Every morning, the family opened the window and it felt so peaceful. The colors of the sky and the trees were so beautiful. They believed it was a special time. + +The family enjoyed painting with colors too. Whenever they felt blue, they picked up their brushes and added some yellow and red. Then, they were happy. + +When it was time to go to bed, the family still felt peaceful. They looked out of the window and saw the color of the moon and the stars twinkling in the night. They believed they were safe, and loved. +Once upon a time, there were two friends; one was a round shape and one was a square shape. The round shape was a ball and the square one was a plate. One day, the two friends wanted to play a game together. + +So, the plate spun around in circles. It spun so fast and it was so loud! The ball bounced and zig-zagged around the plate while it was spinning. The ball was happy and the plate was happy too. Now, they were both spinning around in a big square. + +The ball and the plate were enjoying their game so much that they kept spinning and spinning around the square. They laughed and smiled with joy. + +Finally, the two friends stopped spinning and the square became quiet. They were happy and tired after their fun spinning game. And that's how the two friends ended their day with an exciting spinning game in a square. +The sun was hot and the sky was blue. Jodie and Joe wanted to have an adventure. They saw a big tree and an arrow pointing to a secret path. + +Jodie and Joe ran to the secret path. On the way they saw some flowers and a bee buzzing around. + +When they reached the end of the path there was a spicy smell in the air. They looked around and saw a big table with lots of tasty looking food. + +"Let's join the picnic!" said Jodie. The two friends ran over to the picnic and tried all the food. It tasted so spicy and yummy! + +They looked up and saw the arrow pointing ahead. Joe and Jodie followed the arrow and found a surprise at the end - a big playground with lots of things to do. The two friends joined in the fun and had a great time! +Once upon a time there was a restless little girl called Eve. She was so curious and excited to learn new words. She got a dictionary and started looking through it. Each page seemed to present some sort of new discovery. Every day she would spend hours learning new words. + +Eve was getting better and better. She started using the new words she learnt when she was speaking and writing. And soon she began to understand what each word actually meant. + +One day Eve brought the dictionary to school and showed it to her teacher. Her teacher thought Eve was so smart and she was very proud of her. From that day onwards, Eve used her dictionary every single day with the same restless enthusiasm. She just wanted to keep learning new words and increase her vocabulary! +Once upon a time there was a rock. This rock was very special because it made things rich. One day an old man wanted to complete his plan. He needed the rock to help him. + +While walking around in the forest, the man found the rock. He took it home with him. + +He started to work with the rock. He worked very hard and eventually completed his plan. + +The man became very rich! He thanked the rock for helping him. He took the rock with him so he would not forget it. + +The man and the rock lived happily ever after! +One day, a little girl named Sally decided to go on an adventure. She grabbed her skip rope, danced out the door and was off! + +Sally skipped through the green meadows, hopping over the tall grass and singing sweetly. Suddenly, she noticed a hidden door in the ground. She thought this must be an exciting place! So she opened it and went inside. + +Sally found herself in a beautiful room filled with sparkling mirrors. She gasped in amazement as she skipped around them. She spent hours admiring their hidden beauty. + +Sally decided to take one of the mirrors home with her. It would be a wonderful reminder of her adventure. With her skip rope in one hand and the mirror in the other, Sally skipped back home. She had truly had an amazing day! +Jane had a lovely glass. It was a birthday present from her mother. Jane was so proud of her glass and she loved it very much. + +Every day, Jane would pour different drinks in her glass. She poured water, orange juice, apple juice and sometimes even her daddy's beer! Even though she wasn't allowed to. + +Whenever she poured new drinks, the glass sparkled in the sunshine. Jane would sit and watch the light reflected in it and she felt so happy. It was like the glass was giving her a secret hug. + +At the end of the day, Jane would give her glass a big smile before it went to sleep. She loved her glass and it showed her so much lovely love. +Once upon a time, there was a seat. Every day, it went on a drive in a car. But today, the car did something special. It reversed! The seat was a bit surprised, but it also felt helpful. It knew that it was helping the car to move backwards. As it kept reversing, the seat got to see lots of different things out the window. Eventually, the car stopped, and the seat knew it was time to go forward again. +Jim was a stubborn little boy. His mom wanted him to pick up his toys, but Jim didn't want to. He kept playing with them. His mom was frustrated. She saw Jim shooting his toys under the bed. + +Suddenly, his mom had an idea. She brought out her camera and said, "Jim, shoot your toys into the box or I'll shoot a picture of you!" Jim's eyes got wide. He knew he couldn't beat his mom. + +Jim slowly started picking up his toys. He was very stubborn so it took a while, but eventually all his toys went into the box. He was so relieved and smiled at his mom. She smiled back and said, "Good job Jim! Let's go get ice cream!" +Once upon a time there was a clever boy who wanted to have fun. He went to the kitchen where there was a big cabinet. He wanted to open it to play with the things inside. But every time he opened the cabinet, his mom would shout and ignore him. + +The boy was sad and he wanted to find a way to open the cabinet without his mom knowing. One day he thought of a clever idea. He tried to open the cabinet very slowly. It worked! The cabinet opened slowly and the little boy was very happy. + +But suddenly his mom came in and screamed at him. She was angry that he ignored her warnings. The boy was sad and promised he would never ignore his mom again. From then on he was clever and always listened to his mom when she said something. +Molly walked through the park, looking around. There were lots of birds flying in the sky and a few squirrels scurrying around. One squirrel had a big nut in its paws. Molly watched, feeling envious of the squirrel. + +The squirrel looked around, then quickly spread the nut into pieces. It began to eat the pieces. Molly watched him, wishing she had a nut too. + +The squirrel finished the nut and looked at Molly. It had a mischievous glint in its eyes. Suddenly, the squirrel started to spread the pieces of the nut around. It was giving Molly her own nut to eat! + +Molly was so happy! She quickly scooped up the pieces and began to eat them. She smiled at the squirrel and thanked it. + +The squirrel twitched its nose, then scurried away into the trees. Molly watched it, feeling content. The squirrel had spread its nut with joy, making Molly's day a bit brighter. +It was a cold, icy day and Penny was outside in her backyard. She liked to search through the grass for something special. Today she found a shiny penny! She picked it up and held it in her hand. + +Penny believed the penny was magical. She closed her eyes and made a wish, then she threw the penny into the air. As the penny came back down to the ground, it twinkled and sparkled in the air! + +She was so excited, Penny knew her wish would come true! She grinned from ear to ear and skipped inside. She tucked the shiny penny away in her pocket and kept it with her always, believing that it really was magical. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jack. She liked to wear her red boots everywhere she went. + +One day, Jack's boots were feeling very tight. She needed new boots to wear. But she wanted something unusual. + +Jack went on a long journey to find the perfect boots. She looked around the shops, but nothing was quite right for her. + +Then, Jack saw something special. Somehow, between the trees, she had found the most unusual boots ever. They were silver, sparkly and perfect for Jack. + +Jack tried them on. They fit her feet perfectly. She had found the boots she needed! +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were playing by the sea. They noticed something big coming out of the waves. The friends were so excited to see it that they stopped playing. The thing coming out of the water was a dolphin! The dolphin jumped and twisted in the air. The dolphin was so strong and tough. + +The two friends looked at each other with wide eyes. They were both so amazed by the dolphin. They watched it in the water as it swam around in circles. Later, they watched it jump out of the water again. + +The two friends had so much fun watching the dolphin. Every time it jumped and splashed in the water, they giggled. Even though they couldn't touch the dolphin, it was a great experience for them. + +The friends looked on and noticed the strong dolphin until it finally started to swim away. The friends waved goodbye to the dolphin and returned to playing in the sea for the rest of the day. +One day, there was an incredible girl named Mary. Mary wanted to learn something new, so she decided to make a basket. She went to the store and bought all the necessary things. + +Mary came home and got to work. She worked very hard to make her basket. After a few hours, she finished it. It was so beautiful! + +Mary was so proud of her basket and excited to learn something new. She decided to use her basket to go pick apples from the nearby orchards. + +Mary went to the orchard and filled her basket with apples. She was so amazed and happy. She had learned something incredible! +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to put something special on his shirt. He looked around the room and saw a pin. He thought the pin looked special so he wanted to put it on his shirt. + +But the pin was very dirty. It was filthy! He knew he couldn't put it on his shirt like that. So he took it to the sink and washed it. The pin sparkled and it was shiny and clean. + +The man took the pin back to his shirt and he carefully put it on. He looked in the mirror and smiled. He had made a special pin for his shirt and it looked great. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl. She loved to play in her house, but sometimes she made a mess. + +One day, she made too much of a mess, so her mum said it was time to punish her. She made the little girl go to the kitchen and make some dough. + +The little girl mixed the ingredients together, and suddenly the kitchen was white with flour. She made the dough nice and firm, and then something special happened. + +The kitchen was filled with a wonderful smell of something baking. There was a yummy smell of dough baking in the oven. + +The little girl was so happy when the dough was finished baking. She knew that this time she had been a good girl and her mum wouldn't punish her anymore. +Once upon a time there was a hero who lived in a tidy village. One day, all of the villagers heard a loud noise. It was the hero! They came out of their homes to see what was happening and they saw the hero was trapped inside a cage. + +The hero asked the villagers to help him. Everyone was scared but one brave person stepped up and released the hero. Everyone cheered and thanked the brave person. + +The hero was so happy to be free! He thanked everyone for helping him and promised to always help people who are in trouble. The village was so happy, they threw a big party in his honour. + +Everybody had fun and they all agreed that the hero was the best hero ever! They gave him a medal to show their appreciation and thanked him again. + +From that day on, the hero was a hero to all of the villagers and was a true inspiration to them all. The tidy village was happy and safe. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Judy. She lived in a big city with her mommy and daddy. One day, Daddy told Judy that he wanted to teach her about how the police care for her. + +So Daddy, Mommy and Judy went to the police station. The police were very nice and showed Judy how they cared for people in the city. They showed her their police cars and their helmets. + +Then, the police gave Judy a tasty treat - an ice cream cone! Judy was so happy and smiled from ear to ear. + +The police thanked Judy and her family for coming. Judy was so happy and amazed at how kind the police were and how much they care for the people of the city. +Once there was a rich man called Mr Cheeseburger. Mr Cheeseburger loved cheese more than anything else. + +He had so much cheese in his house that he would use it to make cheese sandwiches for his lunch and dinner. One day, however, he was not happy. + +He decided to take all of his cheese to the market to sell it. But when he got there, he found a mean old man who slapped him hard on the face! + +Mr Cheeseburger was so mad that he took out all of his cheese and spread it all over the market. Everyone was so happy because the market was now full of delicious, rich cheese. + +The mean old man was never seen again and everyone loved Mr Cheeseburger for giving them all the delicious cheese. +Once upon a time there was a jolly turtle who wanted to explore the world. He had never seen the land beyond the pond. So one day he decided to crawl out of the pond and explore the strange world around him. + +He made his way through the tall grass, and the yummy-smelling flowers. He stopped here and there to take in the wonderful sights and smells. He soon made it to the strange land just beyond the pond. + +The turtle was so excited to explore this new land. He moved around quickly, discovering all the things he had never seen before. Then he found the most interesting thing of all - a big, bright, sunny hill! He crawled up the hill and laughed with joy. + +At the top of the hill, he gasped in awe! The view was so beautiful. The turtle felt so happy and jolly. He never wanted to leave the hill, but he knew he had to go home soon. He crawled back down the hill, and made his way back to the pond. + +He promised himself he would explore the land again soon. But next time he would bring some friends. The jolly turtle returned home feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a light board. It was so pretty, with a white glittery surface, and it shone so brightly. + +It made a special sound when someone touched it. A chime and a sparkle, like a tiny bell. + +John saw the board, and he wanted to touch it. He held out his little hand and stretched it out to touch the board. + +The board blinked and changed color. Now it was a brighter, lighter color, like a rainbow. John was so excited. He clapped his hands and smiled, then he touched it again. + +The board blinked again and changed back to the way it was before. John laughed and blinked too. He thought it was so cool, and he blinked every time the light board did. It was like they were communicating, and it was really fun! +It was a sunny day. Billy wanted to draw on the sidewalk. He asked Mommy for some chalk. Mommy gave him a big box of colorful chalk. Billy was so happy. + +He took the colorful chalk and ran to the sidewalk. He started drawing a big house. While he drew, Billy heard a noise. It was his friend Hank. + +Hank saw all the pretty colors of chalk. He wanted to draw too. Billy was a little jealous, but he knew Hank was his friend. So he took some chalk and gave it to Hank. They both began drawing together. They both had fun. + +Billy and Hank drew and wrote names with the chalk. They even drew a big rainbow! When they finished, they were happy and ran to the playground. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He was a proud farmer and he worked hard every day. He liked to drive his big truck around his farm. One day, he drove over to the wheat field. When he arrived, he saw that the wheat was big and tall. He was so proud of his wheat. He drove back to the barn and parked his truck. He told all the animals on the farm about the beautiful wheat. They were all so happy he was proud. +Once there was a little girl who was very impatient. Every day she begged her parents for a gold toy. One day, her parents surprised her with a golden toy! She was so excited that she started to shake. + +The little girl held her golden toy and had lots of fun playing with it. When she was bored, she would shake the toy to make it do something new. + +The little girl loved her golden toy and she would shake it whenever she was impatient. She would shake it up and down and all around. She shook it so much that it glittered in the sun. + +The little girl never got tired of playing with her golden toy. She even played with it when she went to bed. The golden toy was her special friend and she was never too impatient when it was around. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet flower that always wanted to dance. She would twirl and spin all around the garden, and the other flowers would watch and smile. But the flower was so quiet that no one ever heard her beloved singing. + +One spring day, the flower finally found her chance to shine. A magical veil of snowflakes suddenly appeared in the garden. When it settled, the flower could hardly believe her eyes - the snowflakes had created a perfect white dance floor. + +Without a moment of hesitation, the flower jumped onto the middle of the dance floor and started twirling and spinning so fast that a cloud of snowflakes flew up into the air. She was so happy and even the other flowers stopped to watch her dance. + +The flower twirled and danced all day, until the veil of snowflakes melted away. From then on, she was known as the quiet flower that loves to dance. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was walking by the beach. She saw something huge! It was a pebble. She had never seen anything so big before. She bent down to pick it up, but it was too heavy. Suddenly she slipped and the pebble fell! The huge pebble fell on the sand and made a loud noise. + +Lucy came up with an idea. She ran and gathered other pebbles and stones and put them around the huge pebble. She made a little pile of pebbles and stones. + +Finally, the pile of rocks was so big, that she could lift the huge pebble onto her shoulder. She smiled and went on her way. +Jonny was so excited for the day. He got to play his drum. He sat down on his seat in front of the drum. With a big smile, he grabbed the drumsticks, and started to beat it. The sound was so sweet, Jonny couldn't help but smile. + +He kept playing and playing until his mom came over to him. She said it was time to stop. Jonny groaned and pouted, but he knew she was right. He put down the drumsticks and said goodbye to the sweet sound. + +But he would be back to play the drum again soon. And he couldn't wait. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jack and Jill. They loved to play together. One day, they decided to go on an adventure. They included hot sun and bright clouds in their journey. + +The two friends climbed and explored different things. They found a big hill and climbed it. When they reached the top, they saw a bright sun in the sky. It felt so hot outside and the sun was really bright! + +Jack and Jill decided to go back down the hill and play. They splashed in the water and chased each other around. They also included other animals like chipmunks and birds. They played for hours until it was time for them to go home. + +The two friends had a wonderful time. They always included hot sun and bright clouds on their adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy called Peter. Peter had a big task: To protect his house. + +Every morning, Peter looked around his house to make sure it was safe. He would check the windows and doors to make sure they were clear. He would also look up at the sky and make sure no dark clouds were coming in. + +Then, he would go inside and look around to make sure everything was ok. He had to make sure all the toys were in their right places and the furniture was tidy. + +One day, Peter saw a scary monster outside his house. He knew he had to protect his home, so he bravely ran outside and shouted at the monster to go away. The monster was so scared, he ran away into the night. + +Since then, Peter protected his house every day. He was so proud of himself for taking on such a big task. Whenever he protected his home, he knew he was doing it for his family. + +The End. +Once there were two boys, Joe and Tom. Joe was three years old and Tom was seven years old. They wanted to explore the garage. Joe's mom said Joe had to behave to go inside. Joe was excited. + +Tom opened the door and they went inside. He showed Joe all the cool things inside the garage. There were lots of tools and a big car. Joe's eyes were wide with excitement. Joe followed Tom around the garage. + +Tom found a big box that was too tough for him to move. He asked Joe for help. Joe was smaller, but he was very strong and he was able to move the box. Joe was so proud of himself. + +When Joe and Tom finished exploring the garage, they went outside to play. Joe was very happy because he was able to behave and explore the garage. +Once upon a time there was a pupil. Every day she rose early in the morning. She was a happy pupil who loved to learn. + +One day, she decided to rise even earlier than usual. She opened the window and saw a beautiful sun rising in the sky. The sun was so bright and happy that the pupil decided to go and explore her neighbourhood. + +So she rose from her bed and got dressed. She ran and skipped around the streets, smiling and feeling happy. Everywhere she looked, the trees were rising above her. She saw people rising from their beds, too! + +Finally, she decided to sit down for a rest and watched the sun slowly rise in the sky. She was happy and content, looking forward to the day ahead. +Once upon a time, there was a humble cook who loved to go on trails. One day, the cook decided to go on a very long trail in the forest. Along the way, the cook found lots of tasty things to eat, including berries and mushrooms. + +At the end of the trail, the cook came upon a secluded clearing. There, the cook built a cozy fire and cooked up a delicious meal. The smell of the cooking food filled the air, drawing animals from all around. Even a friendly bear came to join the cook and share in the meal. + +When the meal was finished, the cook went on to the next trail. Wherever the humble cook went, delicious food seemed to always follow. +Once upon a time, there was a big lime. It was nice and green. The girl who lived nearby was very ready for a fun adventure. + +She grabbed her backpack, put in her lunch, and went outside to find the lime. She looked around and saw it! It was big and round. She smiled and pointed at it. + +The girl started walking and wondered what to do with the lime. In the end, she decided to pick it. It was a bit heavy, but she managed to carry it all the way home. + +She was so excited for the lime! She told her mom the whole story and showed her the lime. Together, they cut it, added some sugar and made a delicious juice. + +The girl was so happy! She was ready for more adventures! +Little Joe was playing in the park when he noticed a strange dark cloud in the sky. It made the sky look pale and he was a little scared. Just then, it started to rain and he had to find somewhere to cover. + +He looked around and saw a big tree with some big branches. He raced over to it and climbed up the side. When he got to the top, he sat underneath the branches and felt safe in the dry. He watched as the rain covered the ground and the leaves started to glisten. + +The rain stopped and the dark cloud moved away, bringing light back to the sky. Little Joe was so happy that he jumped down from the tree and began to play in the sunshine again. +Once upon a time there was a small boy. He was walking through the forest when he saw a pale mark on the ground. It looked like an odd shape so he bent down to take a closer look. + +Suddenly, a magical creature appeared! It was small but sparkled in the sunlight. The magical creature floated in the air, its wings fluttering lightly. + +The magical creature smiled at the small boy and said “I made this pale mark for you!†It then flew away, giving the small boy a wave goodbye. + +The small boy was amazed! The pale mark was so special and he was really happy to see the magical creature. He smiled, waved and said goodbye back. From that day on, the small boy never forgot the pale mark and the magical creature that appeared. +Little Joe was very enthusiastic about starting school. He couldn't wait to make new friends. But on his first day, the school bell rang and Little Joe escaped out of the door. He thought it was too noisy and crowded. + +He ran outside and saw a big park. It was full of trees and flowers and it was very quiet. Little Joe's eyes lit up as he saw a group of kids playing cricket. He rushed over and joined in. The other kids were also very enthusiastic. + +Little Joe spent the day playing in the park with his new friends. The sun started to go down and the kids had to go home. Little Joe waved goodbye to his new friends and he was very happy. He had escaped the school and had the best day ever. +Once there was a spirit. He was beautiful and kind. But he was hurt. He was so hurt that he needed help. +He asked for help from all the people he could find. But no one responded. Nobody seemed to care. +So he repeated his plea for help. He asked louder and louder. +Finally he heard someone. It was a small child. He was only 3 years old. +The small child heard the spirit's plea and stopped to help. He had a kind heart, and he did his best to help. +The spirit was so thankful. He thanked the child for being kind and caring. The little one smiled and said, “You’re welcome!" +The two were friends forever and they never forgot the power of a kind spirit. +Sophie and her mom were at the grocery store. Sophie saw a salad and said, "Mom, can we buy this?" Her mom said, "Sure, that salad looks very yummy. It's also quite cheap!" So Sophie and her mom put the salad in the cart. + +When they got home, they put the salad in the fridge. Sophie wanted to eat it right away, but her mom said, "Wait, we need to remove the plastic first." Then Sophie helped her mom take the plastic off the salad. + +Finally, Sophie and her mom were ready to eat the salad. They both agreed it was very tasty. And since it was so cheap, they had enough money left to buy even more yummy foods! +Once upon a time there was a puppy who was very sad. He was sniffly and sore and he didn't feel very good. His humans knew he was not feeling well, so they took him to see the veterinarian. The veterinarian was so nice and had a smile on her face. She wanted to make the puppy feel better. + +The veterinarian gave the puppy some medicine and showed him lots of love and care. Then, she helped deliver the medicine to make the puppy better. The medicine was special and made the puppy feel good again! He smiled and wagged his tail in excitement. + +The veterinarian was so happy to see the puppy feeling better. She gave the puppy a hug and said she would come back soon to check on him. The puppy was so relieved to have the veterinarian's help. He thanked her for being so good. + +The puppy was healthy and happy again thanks to the help of the veterinarian. +Once upon a time there was a big red truck. The truck worked hard every day, but it was getting old and tired. Its wheels were made of steel, but after a long time in the sun, the steel was rusty. The truck was no longer as happy and fast as it used to be. + +One day, the truck met a new truck with bright and shiny wheels. They were made of shiny new steel. The old truck looked at these new wheels in awe. The new truck said, "I will show you how strong I am. Watch me yield!" + +The new truck sped off and did a big jump. The new steel wheels were so strong and powerful, they made the jump look easy! The old truck was amazed. "I can be strong again!" it thought. + +The old truck set to work. It worked hard each day, cleaning its rusty wheels until they sparkled with new steel. After a few weeks, the old truck had new steel wheels that were just as shiny and strong as the new truck's. + +The old truck was happy again. With each turn of its new steel wheels, it reminded itself that nothing lasts forever, but with a little work and imagination, anything can be made new again! +Once there was a little girl named Lila. She was three years old and very curious. Lila wanted to learn new things. + +Mommy said, "Lila, it's time to go to school." + +Lila smiled because she was excited to learn! + +At school, Mrs. Smith was her teacher. She taught Lila many new things. Lila was very impatient and wanted to learn more. + +Mrs. Smith showed Lila how to count and name shapes. She taught Lila how to draw and how to make friends. + +At the end of the day, Lila was very happy. She had learned so much at school! +Once upon a time there was a girl. She loved to kiss things. One day she kissed her stuffed animal. The stuffed animal said, "I have a hurt brain!" + +The girl hugged the stuffed animal and said, "Let me kiss it and make it better." She leaned in and kissed the stuffed animal's head. + +Suddenly the girl felt very smart. She realized her brain was no longer hurt. She was so happy she began to twirl around the room. + +The girl learned a big lesson that day. She knew if she kissed things, it would make them feel better. From then on, she kissed everything she saw that was hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a wild creature who roamed the forest. He was humble, and always reminded himself that he was no better than any other creature that lived in the forest. + +One day, the wild creature was feeling brave and decided to strike out into the unknown. He headed deeper and deeper into the forest until he came to a clearing. The creature was filled with joy at the sight before him! + +In the center of the clearing was a small pond, and around the pond were wild animals of all shapes and sizes. The creatures were scrambling around, doing their morning tasks. The wild creature laughed, marveling at the joy of all these animals living peacefully together. + +Suddenly, a bolt of lightning struck in the forest. The wild creature stopped and looked around in shock. The other creatures were also shocked and they ran this way and that way into the forest. The wild creature paused and watched as the thunder and lightning kept striking, until the creatures were all gone. + +He thought to himself, "Even in the midst of chaos and change, we must stay humble and accept whatever comes our way." +Daddy was speeding down the road. His car was filthy and he had nowhere to go. He was so fast that his car made a loud roaring sound. + +He stopped at the corner and looked around. But then he saw something very strange. It was his little girl! She was waving at him and smiling. Daddy quickly stopped the car and ran over to her. + +She had a silly grin on her face and said, "Daddy, I saw you speeding. I knew it was you!" Daddy laughed and said, "Yes, I was speeding, but I'm glad you noticed me." + +He picked her up and hugged her tight. He carried her back to his car and wiped the dirt from her face. Then he drove them both home, not speeding this time. Daddy and his little girl were happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a careless boy. His brain worked extra hard, but sometimes he was too quick and made mistakes. + +One day, the boy was walking home when a loud noise snapped him out of his daydream. He looked up and saw a branch had snapped in the tree. He realized that his carelessness had made him miss the warning signs that the branch was ready to fall. + +The boy was scared, but his brain was still working hard. He realized that he should be more careful to make sure this didn't happen again. He started to pay more attention to his surroundings, and avoided any careless mistakes. + +The boy was very relieved and quickly ran home. He thanked his brain for warning him in time, and for teaching him an important lesson about being careful. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Betty. Betty lived in a nice house, and every day she looked up at the white ceiling and saw so many pretty things! + +One day Betty wanted to show her friends how the ceiling moved. She went outside, and told her friends to come and look. She asked them to be very quiet and not to make too much noise. + +Betty said, "Be careful, and watch how slow the ceiling moves!" Her friends all watched in amazement as the ceiling moved ever so slowly. + +When it was finished, Betty let out a loud cheer. She hugged her friends and said, "That was so much fun!" They all had a great time looking at the slow moving ceiling. +Once upon a time there was a mommy who loved to work. She had a special license that let her work. Every day she went to work to do her job. + +Mommy was very good at her job. People said she was one of the best at her job. They also said she was very pretty when she went to work. + +Mommy used the money she earned from work to buy nice things for her family. She bought them treats and gifts. She even took them on trips to special places. + +Everyone was very proud of Mommy and her special license that let her work. +Once upon a time there was a little rabbit. She was very impatient and wanted to get to her home in the meadow. + +But, on her way out of the woods, she got stuck in a trap. She wriggled and wiggled but she couldn't pass. + +The rabbit's friends came and tried to help. They pushed on the trap but nothing worked. + +Then, the rabbit's mom came and she knew just what to do. She held the trap open and the rabbit hopped along quickly. + +The rabbit was so happy that she made it home in time and never forgot this lesson: traps can be tricky, but with help, you can always pass! +Timmy was excited to go Kayaking today with his mum and dad. He had never been Kayaking before but he had seen pictures of people in Kayaks - they looked so cool! + +Today he was going to try it for himself. After his parents explained to him how to get into the Kayak and how to paddle, he was ready to go. Timmy put on his life jacket and off he went! + +He was so excited, he couldn't believe he was Kayaking in the sea. He paddled and paddled, the waves rocking him back and forth. Timmy felt like a pro at Kayaking. Then something interesting happened - he saw a giant fish jump out of the water! + +Timmy was so impressed with the giant fish, he screamed with delight. He couldn't believe his eyes! He exclaimed to his parents that it was the best thing he'd ever seen. + +His parents laughed and shared in Timmy's happiness. They were so proud that Timmy had had such an impressive Kayaking experience. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man who lived in a small house. One day he saw a fire outside, and he wanted to go check it out. He walked outside and saw a big fire. He wanted to get closer, so he went near it. He saw his neighbor's house on fire! The elderly man raced to his neighbor's house and he called out to check if anyone was inside. Thankfully everyone was okay and everyone ran away from the fire. + +The elderly man was very brave. He saw some buckets and filled them with water from the nearby river. He and the other neighbors put out the fire with the buckets of water. Soon, the fire was gone! Everyone was so happy and thanked the elderly man for his courage. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a young elephant. She was the smallest in the herd. Every day she watched the other elephants eating the tasty leaves and playing in the sun. But she was too small to join in. + +Then one night it happened. She felt a tingle in her trunk and it started to grow. It grew and grew until it was big enough to eat the leaves. She was so happy, she trumpeted as loud as she could. + +The other elephants looked over and saw the young elephant eating the leaves. They were happy too. They joined in and they all had a great time eating and playing together in the sun. + +The young elephant got bigger and bigger every day, and her trunk grew strong. No longer was she too small to play. She was happy to be part of the herd! +Once upon a time, there was a wise old man called Max. He had a shop with lots of special things in it. It was his special shop. + +One day, Max was carrying a big heavy box. He couldn't carry it on his own, so he asked the little boy who was playing in front of the shop if he could help. + +The little boy was so excited to help Max. He tried to lift the box but it was too heavy. But then Max told the little boy he could try again. + +So the little boy used all his strength and managed to lift the box. Max was so happy that he gave the little boy the biggest, brightest toy he had in his shop. + +The little boy was so excited to have his new toy and he thanked Max for being so wise and helping him lift the box. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mia. She loved to be very quiet, but one day she had a problem. + +Mia saw a smooth river and wanted to go for a swim, but the river was too fast and the water was too deep. Mia was scared and tried to resist, but the river pulled her in. + +But Mia was a brave girl. She swam and swam until she reached the shore. When she reached the shore, Mia found a quiet spot to sit and rest. She was so happy that she had been able to resist the river's pull. + +Mia sat in the quiet spot and listened to the sounds of the birds and the wind in the trees. She felt very peaceful and smooth. After a while, her tiredness disappeared and she went back home, feeling strong and brave. +Mia and Jack were very best friends. Every day, Jack would invite Mia over to play. They would laugh and smile and have lots of fun! + +One day, Jack invited Mia over to his house. She was very excited and couldn't wait to play. When she got there, she saw something strange. There was a smelly eye on the ground! Mia was very scared, but Jack said they should investigate. + +Jack walked over and looked closely at the eye. He touched it and declared "It's not a real eye, it's just a smelly ball!" Mia was relieved. She and Jack laughed and ran around, playing all day. + +That was the best day Mia and Jack ever had. They laughed and hugged and promised to play together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was very brave, and she wanted to write a story. She opened up her special book and grabbed a pen. She thought about what to write and looked around for ideas. + +Suddenly, she saw a big, red squash in the garden. It was very big and dirty. She was excited and thought about what to write about the squash. + +The girl started to write. She wrote about the colour of the squash, how big it was, and all about how dirty it was. She wrote and wrote until the story was finished. + +Then, the girl went to share the story with her family. They all loved it. They all said it was a wonderful story and asked her to write more! +Mina and Jack were ready to play. Mina took her doll and Jack had his truck. Then Jack found an old telephone. He rubbed it with his little hands. Nothing happened. Mina said to try the other side. He did and the telephone started to ring! They were very excited. They held the phone to their ears and said: "Hello? Who is this?". Nobody answered. They sat and waited, slowly rubbing the old telephone with their chubby little fingers. They didn't hear anything. They kept rubbing but nothing happened. At last they stopped and put the telephone away. They went outside to play. The telephone was already forgotten. +Once upon a time, there was a polite girl named Stella. She loved to listen to the thunder in the sky. But once, the thunder seemed too loud. It was scaring Stella, so she tried to make the thunder go away. She used her magic powers to make the thunder grow softer. Little by little, the thunder became kind and gentle, like a lullaby. + +Stella was very happy. Suddenly, she saw a bright blue light in the sky. It was so beautiful! She wished she could take it home and keep it with her. Stella used her magic powers again and the blue light flew down from the sky and landed right in front of her. + +Stella was even happier now. She could see that the blue light was restoring the peace and quiet around her. She took the light home and kept it close, so she would always have a reminder of the day she restored the thunder. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sam. She was three years old and loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, she stumbled upon a pile of paper. She picked it up and looked at it, not knowing what it was. She shrugged and carried it away with her. + +Sam took the paper to the park where some children were playing. She proudly presented her find to the children, but they all started to laugh. + +"What is this?" asked one of the children as he poked the paper with his finger. "It's just paper!" They all laughed even harder. Sam felt embarrassed, so she shrugged and ran away. + +When she got home, she showed her mom the paper. Her mom smiled and said, "That's great! We can make a loud noise with it!" + +So Sam and her mom crunched up the paper and used it to make a loud noise. They were so happy, and Sam was so proud of herself for finding the paper. From then on, she always looked for new things to explore. +Once upon a time, there was a noisy dog. He barked all day and all night and no one could get any rest! So the dog's owner decided to take him to the veterinarian. + +When they arrived, the veterinarian shut the door. The dog was curious and tried to open the door, but it wouldn't budge. He whined, but the veterinarian simply shook her head. + +The veterinarian took the dog into a room and gave the owner a book to read. She closed the door, shutting the dog inside. The dog was scared. He barked and barked, hoping that someone would come and let him out. + +But no one came. The veterinarian looked in on the dog every once in awhile and after a few hours, the dog was feeling better. The veterinarian opened the door and the dog ran out. + +The dog's owner was relieved that the veterinarian had helped their pet. He thanked the veterinarian and never let the dog get too noisy again. +Josh was enjoy a jog in the park. He was feeling happy and healthy. Suddenly, he heard a sound coming from the bushes. In a spooky voice, it said: "Come and join me in a nightmare." Josh was scared. As he ran away, he saw the bushes were a bit messy. + +Josh kept on running until he reached his house. He was out of breath, but relieved to be safe. He sat down for a moment to take a break. + +Suddenly, he heard the same spooky voice again. This time it was coming from inside his house. Josh was scared and ran as fast as he could. He closed the door before the spooky voice could get out. + +Josh was safe for now, but he knew he had to be careful. He made sure to keep the house tidy and not too messy so he could keep the nightmare away from him. +Once upon a time there was a small bear who wanted to succeed. He wanted to be the best bear in the whole world. But he was stuck in a thick forest, far away from home. He knew he had to reach the hospital where he could get help. So he set out on his journey and ran and ran. + +At last, he saw the hospital and was so happy. He ran to the door and once inside he knew he'd made it. He was feeling so brave, with a big smile on his face. + +The hospital staff were so impressed they asked him to stay and help other animals who were feeling poorly. He was so pleased he had succeeded. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl called Sally. Sally had a coat that was all her own. She loved her coat very much. Every day, Sally would wear her coat and go out to play. + +One day, Sally decided to go for a swim. Sally was so excited to get her coat wet. She ran over to the water, giggling with joy. Sally put on her coat and stepped in. The water was cold, but she felt so cheerful! + +Sally splashed around and had so much fun. The water tickled her feet and the cool air felt so nice on her face. Sally swam and giggled until her little arms got too tired. + +When she was done, Sally stepped out of the water. Her coat was wet, but Sally was still so cheerful. She had enjoyed her swim so much and she couldn't wait to do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful dog. He had a big, black nose and a tail that wagged fast. The dog had a special ability - he could bite things with his sharp teeth! + +One day, the dog saw a little boy walking down the street. The dog started to chase the boy. The dog was so fast it caught up with the boy in no time. Before the boy could escape, the dog bit his leg. + +The boy was so scared that he ran to his house as fast as he could. He cried and screamed when he got inside. His mama saw what happened and quickly ran outside to find the powerful dog. But the dog had already disappeared. + +The boy was lucky to escape, but he had a big red bite mark on his leg. He was brave and soon the bite started to feel better. + +The end. +Johnny loved to play in his backyard. He liked to explore, look at the butterflies and smell the flowers. One day, he noticed something different. In one corner of the yard, there was a big pile of junk. He didn't like it. He hated it. He asked his mom why it was there. + +Mama explained to Johnny that the junk was there to keep him safe. She told him that the rusty old pieces of junk, were actually protecting him from bad things. + +At first, Johnny didn't understand. He just saw a pile of junk, nothing more. Eventually, he started to feel better when he saw the junk. He felt safer, knowing that it was there to keep him safe. + +From then on, Johnny did not hate the junk in his backyard. Instead, he was thankful for it. He felt safe, knowing that the junk was there. +Susie was a little girl with big dreams. She always wanted to explore the world and learn about new things. One day, she was playing outside with her friends and she saw a big, hairy jeep coming down the road. + +Susie was very excited. She pointed to the jeep and asked her friends, "Do you think we can take a ride in it?" + +They all thought about it for a few moments, then raced to the driver's side. They knocked on the window but the driver didn't answer. They looked inside of the jeep, but it was too dark to see anything. + +Susie had a bright idea. She ran around to the back of the jeep and opened the trunk. Inside, she found a big surprise – a furry, orange puppy! + +Susie and her friends cuddled the puppy and took turns giving him treats. They wanted to take him back home with them, but he had a collar that said "Property of the jeep driver". + +Susie was sad, but she knew it was the right thing to do. She and her friends took the puppy back to where they found him and waved goodbye as the driver drove away. + +Susie thought about the jeep and the furry puppy the whole way home. She knew it was an adventure she'd never forget. +Once upon a time there was a big, huge thing. This huge thing was higher than anything else and it was so tall that no one could reach the top. Everyone wanted to see what was on the top of the huge thing, but none of them could reach it. + +One day, a little girl was walking by the huge thing. She felt sad that no one could reach the top of it. But, then she had a really great idea. She ran back to her house and came back with a really big ladder. With the ladder she could reach the top of the huge thing! + +When she got to the top the huge thing the little girl was so surprised. There was a big pile of candy up there! She was so happy and had so much fun playing with the candy. + +The little girl was really glad that she thought of using a ladder to reach the top of the huge thing. From then on, she came back to the huge thing everyday to get some candy and play. All the other kids were happy that now they could reach the top of the huge thing too. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She thought the world was great and she wanted to explore it. One day she went to the barn. She saw lots of hay and wanted to play. She started jumping in the hay and it felt so fun! She went higher and higher until it got a bit too high. She was scared but also excited. + +Suddenly, she felt herself become lighter and lighter. She was getting higher and higher. She was flying around the barn and going crazy! She was so happy! She flew around the barn for what felt like forever. + +Eventually it was time to go home. She was sad to leave the barn and the hay, so she took a little piece of hay and put it in her pocket. She vowed to come back soon! +Once upon a time there was a lively little boy who loved to explore. One day he started walking into the forest and came across a strange shiny rock. + +The rock was black and the boy thought it looked like coal. He picked it up and put it into his pocket. + +He kept walking and found a small stream. The boy started to throw the coal into the stream and watched it float away. + +He enjoyed seeing the coal travel so quickly and started to laugh. + +The boy was so lively that his laughter spread throughout the entire forest. + +The little boy kept walking and never forgot about the coal he had found. +Once there was a little girl who loved to dress up. Every day she would try a new dress and pretend she was a princess, or a doctor, or even a chef! She was very patient, and she always behaved, no matter what. One day, she came across a wonderful dress, covered in frilly, bright colored ribbons. She loved it so much that she decided to keep it for special occasions. + +But the little girl didn't always stay patient. When she wanted something and couldn't have it, she would start to act like a wild animal! She would kick and scream and be very mean. Her parents knew that this wasn't how she should behave and so, every time that happened, they would take away the special dress. + +The little girl soon realised that if she was patient, she would be able to wear her special dress whenever she wanted. Once she learned to behave, her parents rewarded her by letting her wear the dress more often. + +The little girl was so proud she could show off her beautiful dress again. From then on, she always tried to behave, so she could wear her special dress as much as possible. +Once there was a little boy called Jack. He was three years old and he loved to have fun. One day, Jack saw a fancy dress in the window of a shop. He asked his mom for it and she said yes! + +So he put the dress on with his mom's help. Then he ran to the park to show it to his friends. They all thought it was the most fancy dress ever and they wanted one too! + +But Jack had another surprise. He had brought some jelly with him. He took it to the park and hung it on a tree. He said to his friends, "Come and get the jelly!" + +The kids were happy and they laughed as they filled their bellies with the delicious jelly. They also twirled around to show off their fancy dresses. They hung around the park together, having lots of fun playing! + +What a wonderful day little Jack and his friends had! +Once upon a time, there was a huge bear. He loved to explore the forest around him. One day the bear was walking, when suddenly he saw something. It was a stand! The bear knew he had to hurry. He knew he must get to the stand. + +The bear ran as fast as he could, pushing through the tall trees. He climbed over a log and hopped over a few rocks. When he got to the stand, he couldn't believe his eyes! The stand was huge and had lots of things to see. + +The bear hurried to the top of the stand and looked around. He saw many things like bright flowers and tall trees. He also saw a squirrel running around. The bear was so excited he started to jump up and down. He was having so much fun! + +Finally, the bear had to leave the stand. He said goodbye and started walking home. The bear was happy he had gone and seen the huge stand. Now he had happy memories to take back with him. +Once there was a little girl called Emily. She was very generous and kind. She loved giving hugs and playing with dolls. + +One morning, Emily woke up early and jumped out of bed. She ran to her mom and dad and hugged them tight. She said "I love you" and smiled. Her mom and dad smiled back and said "We love you too". + +Later that day, Emily went to the park to play. She saw a boy sitting alone and was worried that he looked sad. Emily was very generous and kind, so she went over to him and said hello. The boy was amazed and soon they were running around and playing together. They both laughed and were so happy. + +At the end of the day, Emily and the boy hugged and said goodbye. Emily felt so much love in her heart and promised to see her new friend again soon. From that day forward, Emily was always generous and kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was excited to go and explore. With her spear in hand, she took a stroll to the forest. When she arrived, she was amazed at how tidy it was. The leaves were so green and the trees so tall. + +She waved her spear around as she walked deeper and deeper. She was so excited to see what was hiding behind every corner. After a while, she started hearing some noises. She followed the noises until she found two rabbits playing with each other. Sarah was so excited! She waved her spear in the air and cheered! + +The poor rabbits were so scared that they ran away. Sarah was sad but soon cheered up. She knew she could explore some more. She found some pretty flowers, a buzzing bee and even a chirping bird. Sarah had so much fun. She was so excited to explore the forest again! +Once upon a time there was a cute little puppy. His owners loved him very much. They called him Lucky. +Each day Lucky went for a walk with the owner. They had lots of fun! They would chase each other and play in the park. +When they returned home, Lucky would always find a comfortable place to relax. He had a soft bed and lots of toys available. He enjoyed using them to pass the time. +After a while, he would take a nap. When he was feeling especially relaxed, he would curl up into a bundle and take a long snooze. +Lucky loved his owners and was very happy with them. They always gave him the best care and always made sure he was relaxed. He was a very lucky puppy indeed! +Once there was a nosy fox who lived near a busy road with lots of traffic. One day, the fox was so nosy that it climbed up a nearby tree. From up there, the fox could see for miles! + +Down at the bottom of the tree the fox saw a small hole. Inside, it was dark and the fox was curious. The fox looked and looked, then suddenly he saw something shiny! It was a big silver coin. + +The fox was so excited, but instead of taking the coin, it decided to bury it. It picked up some dirt and started covering the coin. Very quickly, it had buried the coin. + +But the fox was still nosy. It kept looking around and after a while it saw a rabbit hole! The fox dug around the hole and found big juicy carrot! + +The fox was happy and took the carrot home. It never thought to look back and remember the shiny coin it had buried. +Once there was a fierce little girl. Her name was Hanna. She was only 3 years old but she was determined to do things all by herself. + +One day, she decided to try and manage all the chores around the house. She started in the kitchen and tidied up the counters. She dragged the chair to the cupboard and managed to get down the mop. She tried her best to mop the floor but it was hard! + +When she finished the kitchen, she moved on to the living room where she picked up the toys. Then, she moved to the hallway and the bedroom. She worked so hard and managed to clean the whole house! + +But when she was done, she realized that she hadn't managed to tidy up her own room yet! She was very determined to do it. She marched into her room and began tidying up. She stacked her books, she put away her toys and she cleaned the windows. She even managed to make her bed! + +Hanna was very proud of herself. She had managed to do all the chores by herself! She stood tall and smiled. She was fierce! +Once there was a very lovely flower. It lived in a garden full of plants and trees. The flower was always very happy. Then, one day, something special happened. It started to bloom! The petals opened up and they were brightly coloured. Everyone who saw it stopped to admire it. + +The flower was so happy and waved in the gentle breeze. But then something else appeared. It was a band of buzzing bees. They flew to the flower, and it was thrilled. The bumble bees sang and danced around it. They were so cheerful, it was magical. + +As the sun shone, the lovely flower blossomed more and more. It felt so loved by the bees and by everyone else who had admired it. Eventually, night came and the flower started to close its petals. But it was still smiling, because it had had a wonderful day. +Mum and Dad were fast asleep. The room was dark and quiet. Suddenly, there was a loud crash! + +Mum and Dad woke up. They looked all around. + +Then they saw it. The ashtray had fallen off the table and it was lying on the floor. + +Mum and Dad knew that something was wrong. They were angry. Someone had disturbed them while they were sleeping. + +Mum and Dad looked around the room. They saw no one. It was a mystery! Then they noticed that their little three year old daughter was sitting in the corner, fast asleep. +John seemed mighty happy when he saw the paper. It was all white and blank so he could not wait to start drawing. He got the crayons and started to make some swirls. His dad watched and smiled as the picture started to take shape. + +John's dad seemed proud but he also knew that John could do much better. He showed John how to use the blunt edge of the crayon to make variations in the color. + +John seemed surprised but after a few tries he mastered the mighty technique. He drew some shapes that were so colorful! His dad was so proud and gave John a big hug. + +John seemed happy and couldn't wait to show his mom his masterpiece. He had transformed a blank piece of paper into a beautiful art piece! +Joey was in the garden playing when he heard a snap. He looked around and saw his dog barking at something in the bushes. Then he saw a ghost! Joey wasn't scared because the ghost was friendly and it wanted to play. They had lots of fun chasing each other around the garden, and Joey giggled. After a while the ghost said he had to go so he waved goodbye and snapped his fingers. When the ghost was gone, Joey ran inside to tell mommy about his new friend. +Once upon a time there was a very special delivery. It was a box full of unusual sunglasses! All the people in the village were excited to get their own pair of sunglasses. + +The delivery was made on a sunny day. Everyone in the village went outside to put on the sunglasses. They all looked very silly, with their bright new sunglasses on. + +The children were the most excited about the delivery. They ran around and showed off their sunglasses to each other. One of the children thought his sunglasses were the most unusual looking. + +Everyone was so happy that the sunglasses had been delivered. They all enjoyed wearing their sunglasses in the sunny weather. Everyone thanked the special delivery person who brought them the gift of the unusual sunglasses. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was 3 years old and very curious. One day, she was exploring her bedroom and she noticed something shiny on the floor. She decided to have a closer look, and she found a big, red button. She remembered her mum telling her not to touch it, so she asked. + +"Mum, what does this button do?" + +Her mum replied, "If you push that button, it will brighten up the room." + +The little girl was so excited! She pushed the button and the room filled with a beautiful, golden light. It was so bright, she could even see the toilet in the corner of the room. + +The little girl smiled and said, "I like it when the room shines. It looks so good!" + +So the little girl made sure to push the button every time she went into her room. Whenever the room shined, she felt so happy. + +The end! +Once upon a time, one hot sunny day, there were two friends who decided to go outside to play. +The first friend grabbed the tent and quickly put it up in the garden. She wanted to make a little house. Her friend said it was very lively with all the colours! +The friends went inside the tent and got ready to play. There were all kinds of new toys inside. They had so much fun and laughed together. + +Eventually they got tired and found some blankets to make a bed. They laid down and had a nice nap. After a while, they woke up and grabbed the tent. They lugged it back to where it belonged and thanked it for having let them play! +Mama and Baby shared a delicate handle. The handle was made of metal and was very small. It was so fragile that when Mama touched it, it would bend in her hand. + +Baby wanted to share the handle. She stretched out her little hand and took it from Mama. She touched it very gently, even though it was really tough. + +Mama smiled and asked Baby what she wanted to do with the handle. Baby said she wanted to share it with her friends. So, Mama and Baby went to the park and played a game. + +They shared the handle with everyone, and it was passed around the circle. Everyone took turns holding the handle and feeling how delicate it was. Mama and Baby smiled and had fun watching their friends play. + +At the end, Mama gave the handle back to Baby. Baby thanked Mama and hugged her tight. Mama hugged Baby back and they smiled at each other in the sunshine. +Once there was a 3 year old child named Bob. Bob loved going to the theater. He would tell his mom and dad all about it. +One day it was very icy so Bob stayed inside. He was sad and asked his mom if he could go to the theater. +His mom said, "No, not today. It's too cold and icy outside. Let's find another activity to do." +Bob asked if he could tell stories instead. His mom said yes and they began to tell stories together. They used their imaginations to create stories, laugh, and even act them out. +Bob was so happy that he almost forgot about the theater. He and his mom had lots of fun telling stories in the warmth of their home. +Once upon a time, there was a foolish boy named Jack. Every day, he liked to count backward from 10. Then one day, there was an emergency! Jack was very scared and he quickly forgot how to count. + +His family was very worried so they quickly called the doctor. The doctor told them not to worry and said that Jack just needed some help. So Jack's family got him a teacher who helped him practice counting. + +Jack worked hard with his teacher and soon he was able to count backward from 10 again! Everyone was so happy, they gave Jack a big hug and a treat. From then on, Jack always remembered to do his counting! +One day, a little girl named Jane was very tired. She wanted to sleep. So she got into her little boat and went to the ocean. The ocean was very big and wavy and it sparkled in the sun. Jane was so tired that she fell asleep in her boat. + +The boat floated along in the ocean and Jane had very gentle dreams. She could hear the ocean waves and they were very relaxing. She slept and slept until it was dark outside. + +Gradually, Jane began to wake up. She was still very tired but she felt happy. She had slept all day in the ocean, just like she wanted to. She packed up her boat and headed back home. Jane was happy and content, and her tiredness had gone away. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day she found an old bottle. It was a pretty bottle filled with a sweet perfume. She opened it and held it in her hands. It smelled very nice, so she decided to lie down and rest. + +Suddenly she had a horrible feeling. The perfume was bitter! The little girl began to cry and felt very sad. She wanted to get rid of the bitter perfume, so she threw it far away. + +Then the little girl got up and ran home. She was happy and relieved. She never wanted to experience that bitter smell again. She vowed to always be careful and never touch anything unknown again. +Once upon a time, there was a long cow that lived in a big field. Every day, the cow would do a special job to help its friends. The cow was in charge of supplying the animals in the field with food. + +Every morning, the cow would eat a lot of green grass in the field and make lots of milk. The cow was special because it made enough milk to supply everyone with something to drink. + +The animals were very happy and they loved the cow very much. They would thank the cow each day and they would also give it a big hug. + +The cow was very proud to supply all its friends with milk and food, knowing that it was helping make everyone happy. + +At the end of the day, the cow would lie down in the field, close its eyes, and drift off to sleep. It was dreaming of the beautiful long days ahead where it would make more milk and supply its animal friends with food. +Sam and his mom had a fun day. Sam's mom wanted to organize a special treat, so she went to the store to buy candy. Sam was so excited! When they arrived home, Sam's mom organized all the candy on the table. + +Sam's mom made a game with the candy. She asked Sam to get the lively-colored one, the ones that were red and blue. Sam was happy, gathering up all the colors in his little hands. + +When he had all the candy, his mom started to organize them in patterns. Suddenly the table was full of circles and squares and stars with bright colors and fun shapes. + +Sam loved the game! He and his mom played together until all the candy was gone. Then they went outside together to play games and enjoy the lively day! +Bob was very sleepy. His eyes were heavy and he yawned. He went to the kitchen and saw two pieces of toast on the counter. Bob smiled and put the toast in the toaster. As he waited for the toast to get ready, Bob tried to reach the high jar of jam. He almost made it! + +When the toast popped up, Bob took it out of the toaster. Then he curved his body and jumped to grab the jar of jam. He put the jar on the counter and opened it. Bob smiled when he spread the sweet jam on the toast. He ate it, and soon he was no longer sleepy. With a full stomach, Bob was ready to go on a new adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a tap. Every day it would make happy noises when it was turned on. But one day, it stopped making noise. The tap was sad. + +All of a sudden, the tap began to wobble. It was very anxious. The tap tried to stay still, but it couldn't help it. It kept wobbling more and more. + +Finally, the tap fell off the wall. It hit the floor with a loud thump. The tap was scared. It wondered what was going to happen next. + +But then a kind man came by. He fixed the tap and put it back on the wall. The tap was happy again and it made joyful noises when it was turned on. Everything was back to normal again. +Once there was a navy boat in the sea. It was red and shiny in the sun. The captain wanted to test it to make sure it was strong and fast. So he called all of the sailors onboard to row. They all worked hard, pushing and pulling. At last the boat was alive. It glided fast through the sea, testing the waters. Then a big wave came and rocked the boat. The sailors cheered because the boat was strong and the test was a success! +Once upon a time, there was a pirate. He liked to carry his things in his boat. One day, it was very gloomy outside. The pirate had to carry something extra special. He put his stuff in a bag, and he carried it all the way across the sea. + +He sailed for days until he reached a far away place. He looked around and found a dark cave. He was very brave and carried his bag into the cave. Inside, he found a big treasure. He was so happy and filled his sack with all the treasure. + +He sailed back home on his boat with all his treasure. Everybody was so surprised to see all the pirate's loot. They celebrated and shared some of the treasure. From that day forward, the pirate was very happy! +One day Turtle and Bird were walking through the woods. They noticed a big fat grizzly bear. The bear stood up and said, "Give me a trophy!" Turtle and Bird looked at each other, scared. Turtle asked, "What trophy?" The bear demanded, "I want a shiny gold trophy!" Bird asked, "Why do you want a trophy?" The bear said, "Because I'm the strongest and I want everyone to see my trophy." Turtle and Bird thought for a moment, then Bird said, "We can't give you a trophy, but we can make you a trophy with leaves and twigs!" The bear was happy and thanked Turtle and Bird. They made the trophy and gave it to the bear. He was so excited and put it proudly on his back. Turtle and Bird waved goodbye and ran off, happy that the bear was so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was three years old and his name was Jimmy. He was very brave. + +One day, Jimmy was eating a yummy meal and he sneezed. Then, he heard a scary noise! He was so scared that he dropped his meal. + +Jimmy looked around but he could not see where the noise was coming from. He was shaking and he hid behind a chair. + +Suddenly, he saw a little cat peeking out from under the bed. The cat had made the scary noise when Jimmy sneezed! + +Jimmy was so brave that he reached out his hand to the cat. He said hello and the cat said meow! Jimmy gave the cat some of his meal and soon the two were good friends. They played together the whole day. +The sun was bright and the bird sang high in the sky. Joe and his dad walked together through the town. Joe was holding his dad's hand as he waved and said hello to people. Suddenly he spotted something that made him stop. It was a humble old house. He asked his dad, "Can we paint it?" + +His dad smiled and said, "Yes, of course, but let's delay it and take the time to get the right colors and supplies first." Joe was so excited that he shouted and hopped with joy. + +They went to the shop to get all the paint they needed to make the house look bright, and they found lots of colors to choose from. Joe chose a mix of yellow, blue and red. Together, they started painting and Joe was so careful as he carefully dabbed the paint on the walls. + +Soon, the house was done and it looked beautiful. Joe and his dad admired their work and Joe said, "This house looks so much better now!" His dad smiled and put his arm around him. +One day, Jack went to the river with his dad. Jack was excited. Suddenly, they heard a big noise. They looked up and saw a flood! Water was rushing quickly and Jack was scared. + +His dad put his arm around Jack. Together, they watched the flood. The water was organized, moving slowly in one direction. + +Suddenly, Jack and his dad saw something strange. A lucky duck was floating in the water! Jack looked closely and saw that the duck was carrying something in its bill. It was a treasure map! + +Jack was very happy. He thanked the lucky duck and ran to his dad with the map. + +They looked closely at the map and the pictures revealed the location of a special treasure! Dad and Jack smiled at each other and ran off to find the treasure! +Once upon a time, there was a fairy who lived in the sky. She liked to fly around and look at the things below. One day, she was flying around and it started to get hot. The heat was too much for her and she couldn't fly anymore. She started to fall down from the sky. + +Down below, there was a big patch of flowers. The fairy fell into it and the petals and soft and fluffy. She felt much better and the flowers kept her cool. + +The fairy thought the flowers were so pretty, she wanted to stay and play amongst them. She danced around the flowers everyday and twirled through the air. + +At night, she fell asleep in the flowers and dreamed of her days flying around in the sky. She was happy in her patch of flowers and she would stay there forever. +Once upon a time, there was a strong train. The train was taking people all over the land. One day, something bad happened. The strong train made a loud noise and started to break. All the people in the train were scared. Then, the strong train stopped moving. Everyone was happy that they were safe. + +The people got off the train and the train was fixed. They put more strong things on the train and made sure everything was safe. Then, the train started moving again and everyone was happy. The train continued its journey and took all the people to where they needed to go. + +The end. +Bob and Sam were best friends. They liked to play together in the bright sunshine. One day, they decided to sit on the porch and do nothing. They just cared and cared a lot. + +They didn't want to go anywhere, they just wanted to sit and care. They sat on the porch, looking around and thinking. They cared about each other and the bright sunshine. It made them happy. + +After a while, they decided to go back inside. They hugged, saying goodbye and caring about each other. Bob and Sam thought about the porch and the bright sunshine for the rest of the day. They felt happy, because they cared. +Once there was a little girl named Abi. She was only three years old but already loved to explore. One day she saw something glimmering in the grass. Abi went to take a closer look and saw it was a glittering gem. Abi was so excited! She used all her strength to pull out the dazzling gem. + +But when Abi tried to pick up the gem, she noticed a tug from the ground. Abi looked closer and spotted a piece of rope. She pulled on the rope and something magical happened! The rope led Abi to a mine filled with gems. Abi had opened a hidden door to a secret mine. She was so excited to explore! + +Abi followed the tunnel, looking at all the beautiful gems. She started to find lots of treasures and she was feeling very brave. Abi felt so graceful as she saw all the colorful gems around her. She found a big bag to keep all her treasures in. + +Abi stayed in the mine until it was dark. She carefully tucked away her treasures and made her way back home. From then on Abi would visit the mine every day, feeling graceful as she admired all the colourful gems. She made sure to keep the mine her own special secret. +Max was a wild 3 year old. He was in the park with his parents, running around and having a great time. He spotted a swing and pulled on his parent's hand, trying to get them to push him. His parents laughed and moved away in the opposite direction. + +Max started to pull on their hands very hard. They couldn't move! He was a wild one, wanting to be on the swing. Eventually, his parent's let him go and he ran to the swing. He had a wild time playing in the park. + +His parents laughed and watched him from a distance. He kept pulling their hands, wanting them to come and have fun too. He jumped off and ran back to them, pulling their hands again. He wanted to play again and again. They all had fun in the park. +Once there was a kind woman named Erin. Every day, she would deliver packages to the people in her town. One day, people were asking for a very special package. It was a modern stitch. Erin worked hard to deliver the modern stitch to the people. She packed up the stitch and drove it all around the town until it was delivered to everyone who asked for it. When Erin had delivered all of the modern stitches, the people were very happy! They thanked her for her hard work and she went home with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She went to the shop to get a lollipop. When she arrived, she saw a big shelf with lots of lollipops. Some were big, some were small and some were bright. + +Jane spotted a very special lollipop. It was pink and it shone like a star in the night sky. She was so excited and wanted to buy it. + +The shopkeeper said to her, "This lollipop looks very nice, but it is fake. Don't be fooled by it." + +Jane didn't want the fake lollipop, so she chose a different one. It was red and it had a nice flavour. She displayed the lollipop proudly and walked out of the shop. Jane was very happy and enjoyed licking her lollipop all the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a huge sailboat. It belonged to Bobby, who was only three years old. Bobby loved to sail on the huge boat. He would go out over the waves and pretend he was a pirate. + +One day, when Bobby was sailing along, he saw something enormous in the air. As it flew closer, he saw it was an enormous insect. Bobby had never seen a bug that big before! + +The insect flew around Bobby's boat, and then landed on it. Bobby was scared at first, but then he realized the insect was just as curious about him as he was about it. Bobby and the insect became friends, and the insect even flew with Bobby as he sailed. + +They sailed over the ocean together, until the sun went down. Then the insect had to fly away. Bobby was sad, but he knew he would never forget his special friend. He sailed home, thinking about the enormous insect he'd met that day. +Once upon a time, there were four friends who went on an incredible adventure. They wanted to explore the ocean and find out all its secrets. So, they got into a boat and sailed away. + +When they reached the ocean, they saw a problem. The water was very dirty and the fish were not happy. So, the friends decided to fix it. + +They started by picking up all the trash and throwing it away. Then, they spread some special stuff in the water to help the fish feel better. + +Finally, when everything was done, the ocean was looking incredible! The fish were playing and the water was clean and clear. The friends were so happy that they had found a way to fix the ocean! +One day, a little girl named Lucy was walking in the park. She looked around and saw lots of interesting things. She saw a big tree and some flowers with red petals. + +Suddenly Lucy spotted a diary! She rushed over to it and opened it. It was a rich, red diary with shiny golden writing on it. Lucy stared at it for a few minutes in amazement. + +She decided to take it home and show her parents. When she arrived home, her parents were surprised to see Lucy had the diary. She hadn't told them about it and they asked her where she had found it. + +So Lucy explained the whole story to her parents. They were delighted for her and said she could keep the diary. Lucy was so happy! She couldn't wait to start writing her stories into the diary. +One day, a little girl named Susie was playing in her backyard. She was running around and giggling, when she noticed something strange. Quite out of the blue, a wall had appeared in the middle of the garden! It was huge and very dull and plain. + +Susie was very curious and approached the wall carefully. As she got closer, she saw something written on it. To her surprise, someone had written "Introduce yourself". With a huge smile, Susie called out a friendly "Hello!". + +Suddenly, the wall began to move and a door appeared. Out stepped a cheerful little dog, wagging his tail in greeting. He introduced himself as Spot and Susie instantly embraced him in a huge hug. After that, Susie and Spot became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a famous pastry shop. The shop was filled with yummy pastries. Every day, lots of people made a request to buy something. + +One day, a little boy named Jack came in. He was only three years old and was very excited to be there. He looked around and saw all of the delicious pastries. He couldn't decide what to get. + +Finally, he made his request. He asked for a big chocolate cake. The shop keeper smiled and gave him the cake. Jack was so happy with his purchase! He thanked the shop keeper and left the shop with a big smile on his face. + +He enjoyed the cake very much, and it quickly became his favorite pastry. From then on, he always made sure to make a request for the famous chocolate cake when he visited the pastry shop. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl. She was very eager to explore the world around her. + +One sunny day, the girl went for a walk in a nearby forest. Everywhere she looked, there were beautiful trees and animals. Suddenly, she heard some music coming from the forest. She followed the sound until she saw a group of animals dancing in a clearing. + +The girl was mesmerised by their graceful moves and started dancing with them. She twirled, jumped and sang along. + +The animals looked delighted by the little girl's enthusiasm. Soon, the little animal group and the little girl were the centre of the forest. They all danced until the evening. + +When the little girl got home, she felt exhausted but very happy. She had never been so eager to go exploring in the forest again! +One night, a young girl was very tired. She wanted to go straight to bed in her crib. But her mommy got a bit clumsy and delayed her bedtime. + +The girl was a little bit cranky, and wanted to go to bed straight away. She crossed her arms and stamped her foot, but mommy said, "not yet darling - there are some things you have to do first!" + +Mommy got her ready for bed by changing her clothes and brushing her teeth. She even found a special story to read before bed. + +Finally, she was ready to go to bed! Mommy tucked her into her crib, made sure she was nice and warm, and kissed her goodnight. + +The girl snuggled down and drifted off to sleep, happy to finally be in her cozy crib after such a long delay! +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Lucy. One day, she decided to go on a holiday. She lay down on her bed and imagined all the fun she would have. + +When she arrived at the beach on her holiday, she made a sand castle. She laid down in the sun and went to sleep. + +When Lucy woke up, she realised it was getting late. She had been so silly and stayed in the sun too long! She raced back to the beach house before dark. + +Lucy was happy. She had learnt her lesson and had a wonderful time on her holiday. She lay in her bed and thought about all the fun she had had, and promised herself she would never be so foolish again! +Once upon a time there was a sheep, who was very competitive. Every day, the sheep would compete with her friends. Who could run the fastest, jump the highest, and laugh the loudest? + +One day her friends suggested that they all bake a cake together. The sheep was so excited! She gathered all the ingredients she could find, and mixed them in a bowl. + +The sheep worked very hard to make sure the cake was just right. She mixed, stirred and baked - until it was time to see who had made the best cake. + +When they all took a bite, the sheep was so proud. Everyone said that her cake was the yummiest! The sheep was so pleased with herself, she felt like she had won the greatest competition of all. +Once upon a time there was a dad who wanted to make the day cooler. He had a very fierce plan. So he took out a big box and he opened it up. It was a silly cooler! Inside of it was a large block of ice. + +The dad took the block of ice and put it in front of the window. Then he opened the window and allowed the cool air to flow in. Cool air filled the room and the room got cooler and cooler. + +The dad wanted to make sure the room stayed cool, so he found a fan and placed it in front of the block of ice. The fan blew the cool air around the room and the room felt even coolerer! + +The dad was so happy with his fierce plan that he opened more windows and increased the cooler air in the room. Everyone was so happy and kept their cool in the room all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog. He saw a big tree and wanted a better look. He wanted to stretch up as high as he could. + +He saw something odd. It was a white blob with green leaves. It was a big cauliflower! It was so tall that he had to hop up onto a large rock just to see the top. + +The frog hopped around the cauliflower. He wanted to touch the top, so he hopped up really high. But he was too small. The frog was so sad he couldn't reach. + +Suddenly, he saw a bee. It had a come a long way to get to the tall cauliflower. The bee flew to the top and hovered over the white blob. + +The frog was so glad he asked the bee to take him to the top. The bee agreed and carefully carried the frog to the top of the tall cauliflower. + +The green frog hopped around the cauliflower. He looked all around and saw the pretty blooms and smelled the sweet scent. He had a great time and the bee took him back down safely to the ground. The frog smiled and stretched out his arms and legs in happiness. +Grandma was wearing her old apron. She was baking in the kitchen, but she was getting very tired. She yawned loudly and stretched out her arms. + +Her three year old grandchild was in the living room playing with their toys. They heard grandma yawn and they wondered why. + +So, they ran into the kitchen to find out what was happening. They saw grandma still wearing her old apron and they knew she had been busy baking. + +Grandma saw them and smiled. She explained that she was very tired after all the baking. Grandma gave the little one a big hug and yawned again. + +The little one understood why grandma was so tired and yawned along with her. Grandma gave the little one some apples she had been baking and gave them a big hug. Grandma put away her old apron and they all went to the living room to relax. +Once upon a time, there was a little leopard. He was feeling very helpless and alone. Every day he would lay in the tall grass and feel sad. +One day, he saw a beautiful butterfly. She was so full of life and joy that he just had to follow her. As he lay watching her, she flew over to a big tree and started to sing. +The leopard was so amazed that he forgot how helpless he felt and started to dance with the butterfly. They twirled and smiled and played in the sun until the sun went down. +When it was dark, the leopard and the butterfly said goodbye and the little leopard lay down for the night, feeling happy for the first time in a long time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She loved playing at the beach, where she could build sandcastles and search for shells. One day, while exploring in the sand, she found something shiny - it was an original coin! + +The little girl was so excited. She wanted to keep the treasure safe, so she kneeled down and carefully buried it in the sand. As she scraped away the top layer with her hands, she promised herself to never forget the secret place. + +The girl smiled, happy that she could come back anytime to find her special treasure. Now she could play again until the sun went down. +Lynn woke up one morning to find a very thoughtful surprise. In the hallway stood a big number. She thought it was funny and decided to learn more. She asked her mom what this number could be. + +Her mom explained that the number was her age. Lynn was turning three! She couldn't believe it was true. To celebrate this special day, a flag had been put up in the hallway. Lynn loved the bright colors and wanted to touch it. + +Her mom smiled and put the flag in her hand. Lynn was so excited she almost ran into her bedroom to show off her flag. She hugged it tightly, so proud of her thoughtful surprise. + +From that day onward, Lynn was very proud of her number and she'd always show off her flag! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Mike who loved exploring. He was brave and calm and liked to look for new things. On one of his adventures, he found a knife in the woods. Mike wanted to keep the knife, but his mom said no. She said he had to put it back. + +So Mike took the knife to the big house in the woods. He found a special place in the corner of the courtyard and put the knife down. Then he stood back and looked, and said the magic words "Restore!" + +Suddenly, the knife started to shake and move until it grew and changed into a beautiful, shiny toolshed. Mike was so excited that he ran forward and hugged it. From then on, Mike could always find a safe, calm place to restore his spirit when he had been playing in the woods all day. +Once upon a time, there was a turkey. He had a very big dream - to visit the icy forest. One day, he decided to go on an adventure. + +He packed a bag and set off. As he walked, the sun was shining brightly. When he got to the icy forest, he was amazed. Everything was so cold and sparkly. He explored the forest and saw many animals. + +Then, he heard a sound. It was a turkey cooing. It was a friendly turkey who wanted to join him on his adventure. He and the turkey walked around and looked at all the icy trees. The turkey was so happy! + +Finally, the two turkeys said goodbye. They promised to always remember their icy forest adventure. +Once there was a hurricane. It was very big and very scary. Everyone was scared of it. + +One day, the hurricane showed up. It blew very hard and caused lots of damage. Everything outside was moved around. Trees fell down and buildings were blown away. + +Then, the hurricane started to move away. Everyone was happy that it was gone. Although it was very scary, it was fun to watch the hurricane show how strong it was. + +The hurricane left behind a lot of broken things and mess. Everyone worked together to clean up the mess and repair things that had been broken. + +After the hurricane was gone, everyone was happy. They had learned a lot and worked together. They had seen the power of the hurricane, and it was an experience they would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. He was very competitive and always wanted to win. Every day, he would play games and race with his brother, Jay. + +One day, Jack saw something shiny on the ground - it was a magnet! Jack was so amazed that he quickly picked it up and showed it to Jay. Jay wanted it too, but Jack told him no. + +Jack kept the magnet and said that he wanted to use it to help him win things. He figured that if he held the magnet close to him, he would be able to beat Jay. + +So Jack started to demand that Jay gave him a chance to use the magnet. If Jay said no, Jack threatened not to play with him at all. After a lot of arguing, Jay eventually agreed. + +Jack held the magnet close and soon started to beat Jay easily. He was so happy because he had won all the games. Jay was not so happy, but he still smiled and said "well done" to Jack. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to pour. She liked to pour juice into cups and water into buckets. One day, when she was pouring, something sweet dripped out of her nose! She was so surprised. After that, she liked to pour things with her nose. She would pour juice and water and they would drip down onto the ground. It made her giggle every time! The other kids thought it was funny too, and even she was amazed by her own trick. She kept pouring and pouring with her nose, and never stopped. Every day, she would find something new to pour. The sweet things she poured made her giggle even more. +Once upon a time there was a village. It was a happy village with lots of happy people living there. + +One day, the people in the village were being very careless. They left the village and didn't take care of it. All the things in the village began to rot. The doors rotted. The chairs rotted. Even the buildings rotted! + +The people in the village were very sad because their village was ruined. They couldn't use any of the things that had rotted. + +But then the people started to come up with a plan. They worked together to fix everything and they were very careful this time. They swept away the rot and they cleaned up the village. + +The village looked better and better every day, until finally, it was restored to its former glory! The people were so happy! Now they took great care of their village, so it would never rot again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She heard a loud noise outside, so she ran to the window to look. It was a helicopter, flying high in the sky! Anna was so excited, she couldn't believe it! + +So she yelled "Helicopter!", with a big smile on her face. She waved at it as it flew by and wished it could take her away. + +She ran outside to get a closer look and reached out her hands. She wanted to touch it, but it was too high. Then she had a great idea. With all her might, she yelled "Come down!" + +To her surprise, the helicopter began to spin and slowly started to lower itself towards her. Anna stepped back in amazement and watched it land in a soft green field. + +She couldn't believe it – the helicopter had come to give her a special ride! She climbed in and waved goodbye as it flew away. Anna had the best day ever! +The sun was shining brightly and the birds were singing. Lola was excited because she had never seen a swan before. She walked over to the pond expecting to find one. + +Sure enough, in the pond there was a swan. Slowly and carefully, Lola took a few steps closer. With a big smile she looked at the swan. When she blinked, the swan blinked back. + +Lola thought that this was so easy. She started to move closer and the swan started to move away. It seemed to be scared of her. + +Lola smiled and said "It's ok. I won't hurt you". She stayed very still, waiting for the swan to come back. Eventually, the swan came back and swam circles around Lola happily. + +Lola was so excited! She winked at the swan and with a flick of its tail the swan flew away. Lola had the best day! She grinned from ear to ear. +Tommy was a very brave boy. He liked to go to the park. It was such a fun place to be. + +Today at the park, he found something special. He found a peach! He had never seen a peach before. He was so excited. + +Tommy wanted to eat the peach, but it was very difficult. It was too hard to bite. He kept trying and finally, he managed to eat it. It was the nicest peach he ever tasted. + +Tommy was very happy. He put the peach pit back in the park and went home, singing a happy song. +One day, Joe and his dad went out in their jeep. They drove down the road, enjoying the sun and the wind in their hair. Joe looked out of the window and saw some ducks swimming near a lake. + +Soon it was time to go home as Joe was getting tired. Dad said: "Let me help you! Like this". He picked Joe up in his strong arms and carried him back to the jeep. Joe was supported by his dad. + +It was a fun day and Joe felt very happy. But he was very tired now. So, Dad started the jeep and drove them both home. On the way home, Joe was fast asleep in his dad's strong arms. +One day, there was a special event. Everyone was invited and they felt polite. When they arrived, they were welcomed. Everyone was very excited. + +First, they played games. They shared toys and laughed. Then they had a snack. They ate cookies and drank lemonade. Everyone was happy. + +Finally, it was time to say goodbye. They thanked each other and hugged goodbye. They all felt sad but they said polite words to each other. + +Then they each went home. Everyone looked forward to the next special event. They knew they would be welcomed again. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Ben. They liked to pretend they were in outer space! They would use their imaginations to fly in a pretend spaceship to planets far away. + +They guessed at what creatures or plants might be on the different planets. On one planet, they thought they might find a giant intelligent purple tree! On another, they thought they might find clouds of colored candy that talked like animals. + +Sam and Ben used their intelligence to come up with these ideas. They imagined the space around them and pretended they were outer space explorers. After a while, they even imagined their spaceship flying back to Earth and landing safely home. + +It was a lot of fun for them to pretend, and they loved flying through space together. The end. +Once upon a time there was a man and a woman who had an important meeting. They were getting ready to go when they heard a noise. It was a hungry little bird! The man and woman felt sorry. So they stopped and the man took out some bird seed and fed it to the little bird. + +The bird was so happy and ate all of the seeds. Then the man and woman said goodbye and went off to their meeting. After the meeting, the man and woman were feeling very sorry again. They had forgotten to take the bird with them. So they quickly ran back to get the little bird. + +When they got back, the little bird was still there. The man and woman smiled and the man fed the bird some more seeds. Then they took the bird to their home. They were very happy to have a pet bird and they took care of him every day. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Kiki. She was three years old. She always wanted to do big things, but she was very weak. + +One day, Kiki saw a big rock on the ground. Her eyes lit up, and she decided that she wanted to lift the rock and put it on her shoulder. + +With a lot of effort, Kiki bent down, grabbed the rock and then put it onto her shoulders. She wobbled, but managed to stay standing! + +Kiki was so happy and proud of herself, but the rock was too heavy for her weak shoulders. The rock rolled off her shoulder and landed back on the ground. Kiki was disappointed, but she knew she had tried her best. + +Kiki went back home and hugged her carers, who were really proud of her for trying something so brave. + +The next day, Kiki decided she was going to keep trying until she could do big things, like lift rocks off the ground and put them onto her shoulder! +Once there was a little girl, who wanted to get a job. She asked her dad for help, and he said yes. + +So, the girl went to find a job that she could do. She saw a sign which said "Sell fast - Earn money". That sounded perfect for her! + +So, she went to the shop and started to sell really fast. She sold lots of things, from apples to oranges. Everyone was really impressed with how fast she was. + +After a few days, the girl had earned lots of money. She was so pleased with her job. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends who liked to play together. One was called Jane and one was called John. They liked to play tag and hide and seek. + +One day the friends decided to go get ice-cream. They bought two big scoops of ice-cream and went to the park to eat it. + +John had a clever idea. He told Jane they should play a new game. He said they should try to eat all of their ice-cream without using their hands. Jane thought that this was a very clever game. + +So they started to play. Jane licked the ice-cream from her cone and soon finished it all. John tried to do the same, but he was not as clever as Jane and soon he dropped his ice-cream on the ground. + +Jane laughed and gave John a hug. They both agreed that the game was fun and that they should play it again some time. +Once upon a time, there was a big, blue sky. There shone a bright, yellow sun in the sky. Everywhere below the sun, it was warm and nice. + +But then, something dangerous started to happen. Far away, a monster was rising up from the ground. The monster was angry and its eyes were glowing red. It was so angry that it was shaking the ground. + +The people were scared and ran away. They ran to their homes and locked the doors. But then, the sun sent out its powerful light which reached far away. The dangerous monster saw the light and slowly calmed down. + +Finally, the sun's light was so strong that the monster was able to release its anger and it slowly shrank away until it was gone. The people were so happy that they had been saved from the dangerous monster. +Charlie was a persistent little boy. He loved to race everywhere. One day his mum was tidying up his bedroom and he saw her opening one of his drawers. That made him very excited. He ran quickly to the drawer and said "Me race too!" But his mum said no, it was too dangerous. + +Charlie felt sad but he was very persistent. He begged until his mum said he could race with her but he had to stay safe. + +They started racing around the room, opening the drawers one by one. Inside were lots of exciting things and Charlie was delighted. Every time he opened a drawer he shouted "Me win!" + +Eventually his mum opened the last drawer, with a big smile on her face. "You were very persistent, Charlie," she said. Then she gave him a big hug. + +Charlie was so happy that he raced around the room again, making sure that all the drawers were shut. He knew that being persistent could bring lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a white toe. It was small and soft and belonged to a little girl. Every day, the white toe played in the sunshine and the girl was happy. + +One day, the white toe stepped too close to the fire and it burned. The little girl was sad because her toe hurt. + +Her mommy took her to the doctor, and the doctor gave the little girl a special cream. She put the cream on her white toe and it felt better. + +The white toe was happy again and it stayed away from the fire. The little girl knew it was safer to play in the sunshine. And they both lived happily ever after. +Kate was a 3 year old girl who loved to explore. She had heard of a magical herb, called an icy herb, that grew deep in the forest. Without telling her mom, Kate went out and explored the forest by herself. She searched, but could not find the herb. After a while, Kate started to feel cold and lonely. She realized she had made a mistake by going out into the forest by herself. She regretted her decision. + +As Kate started walking back home, she heard a sound. She looked around and found the icy herb. She was happy and excited and she collected the herb gently in her hands. She ran back home and showed her mom the herb. + +Her mom was so proud of her for finding the icy herb and for having the courage to go exploring by herself. Kate was very pleased with herself, and never regretted her decision to explore again! +Once upon a time there was a deaf man. He was a nice man who wanted to go on a journey. So he went to the station to buy a ticket. He had to wait in line for a long time, but eventually he got to buy the ticket. Then he went to the train and he was very excited. + +There were big machines that loaded his bags onto the train. They loaded the bags carefully so that nothing got broken. The deaf man watched them with a big smile on his face. He was very happy because he was going on an adventure. + +When he got on the train, he showed his ticket to the conductor. The conductor smiled at him, and the deaf man smiled back. Then it was time to leave. The train set off and the deaf man waved goodbye. + +He watched the scenery as the train took him far away. He was enjoying his journey and he was excited to see all the new places. + +The end. +Mandy was a modest golf player. She knew the game well, but she wanted to gain more experience. Every day, she went to the local golf course to practice. + +After a few days, Mandy learned to hit the ball farther and farther. Her friends at school were amazed by how much she had improved. + +Soon, Mandy's coach told her she was ready to join a tournament. Mandy was excited to compete. On the day of the tournament, she played her best and scored the highest. When she finished, she felt so proud of herself. + +Mandy was now the best golf player in town! She had gained a lot of confidence and was now ready to take on more challenges. +Bubbles was a 3 year old who wanted to succeed. So every day she would try new things. One day Bubbles decided to try to write with a pen. She held it tightly in her hand and started to move it on the paper. Every time she tried, Bubbles made really noisy scribbles. She got really frustrated, but she kept on trying. Finally, after many attempts she wrote her name. Bubbles was so excited, she shouted and danced around the room. She had succeeded! +Once upon a time, there was a big, ugly monster. It was so big that it filled the whole room. Its head was very big and it had lots of sharp teeth. + +The monster looked very sad. He let out a big yawn. He wanted someone to play with. + +Just then, a little girl came walking in. She was only three years old! The girl looked up at the monster and smiled. She walked over and sat down very close to him. + +The monster couldn't believe it. He wasn't scared anymore. He lay down on the floor and the girl gave him a big hug. They played all day long. The monster was so happy he never yawned again! +The little boy walked down the road. He knew he should be careful - but the road looked harmless enough. + +He stopped and looked around. He saw a big tree near the side of the road. He leaned against it. It felt good to rest his legs after such a long walk. + +The little boy looked to the horizon. The sky was big and blue. He stayed there a while, leaning against the tree and taking in the view. + +He heard something. Footsteps? He looked around and saw another little boy, a few yards away. He looked harmless enough. He was leaning against a rock. + +The little boy smiled. He walked over and leaned against the rock too. They both looked out towards the horizon, like two friends, sharing a special moment. +Once upon a time, there was a knob. It was a very special knob that could unlock things. It was shiny and bright and modern. One day, a 3 year old child saw the knob. They thought it looked interesting, so they tried to unlock it with their tiny hand. They turned the knob and found a surprise. Inside was a secret box that had all kinds of fun things in it - toys and sweets and cards. The 3 year old child was so excited, they wanted to explore everything inside. They unlocked the box and played with all the things in it, having lots of fun and surprises! +Once there was a small girl, who loved to explore. She was out walking one day and stumbled upon a small jar, tucked away in the grass. When she picked up the jar, it started to glow! She opened it, and found that inside was a sticky sauce. It was a bit harsh to her nose, but she wanted to try it anyway. + +She smiled as she licked the sauce off the spoon. It tasted like candy! The girl danced around in circles, delighted with her find. Suddenly, the jar started to glow more brightly. She stepped back, and realized that the glowing was coming from the ground where she had found the jar. + +The girl looked closer and saw that the sparkling glitter in the soil was made up of tiny crystals! The girl was so excited, and scooped up handfuls of the twinkling dust. She kept some of the crystals, and scattered the rest in the grass. + +The girl happily sang and danced as the jar continued to glow and the grass sparkled and shone. From that day on, the girl always kept an eye out for jars that glowed, in hopes that she would find more of that magical sparkling sauce. +Once there was a little girl called Sophie. Sophie was only three years old and she loved going for a jog! She would always put on her special colorful shoes and she was ready to go. + +Each day her mommy would urge her to put her shoes on and get outside into the fresh air. Then Sophie would smile and off she'd go, running around in circles. + +Sometimes she liked to run really fast and other times she liked to go really slowly, just enjoying being outside. Sophie's mommy smiled when she saw how much Sophie enjoyed jogging. + +Sophie loved to feel the soft grass beneath her feet. She would also play with her dog as she jogged, watching him chase after the birds and butterflies. + +At the end of the day, Sophie would be exhausted but happy. She and her mommy had made the most of their time and Sophie had enjoyed feeling the wind rush past her as she jogged. +Once there was a little girl called Stella. She loved to explore outside and had many adventures. +One summer day she was near a big lake. She watched as the birds dove into the lake, diving to find food. It looked so much fun that Stella decided to have a go too. + +She changed into her swimming costume and grabbed her belt. She put it on tightly and jumped into the water. She was feeling brave and she held her breath and dived down into the water. + +Stella swam around for ages and could not believe how peaceful it was down there. No noise or shouting, just the occasional fish swimming by. She was having so much fun and wasn't ready to go back to the surface. + +Eventually Stella swam back up and felt so proud of what she had just done. She smiled and waved goodbye to the wildlife in the lake and grabbed her belt as she left. What a peaceful adventure she had! +One day there was a big building. It was so tall and wide. Somewhere inside it there was a very patient woman. She was waiting. All of a sudden, she heard a noise. It was a strange noise and it was getting louder. She looked around to see what it was. She couldn't see anything! Suddenly, all the noise started to disappear. The woman started to look around. She was very confused and looked everywhere. All she found was a little mouse who had been making the noise. He had been running around the building, which is why it had seemed to disappear! The woman was so patient and gave the mouse a big hug. She said goodbye and watched him as he ran away, never to be seen again. +One day there was a bald man. He wanted to succeed in life but he had to pass a test first. He studied really hard but it was tough for him. He kept trying but he kept failing the test. + +Finally, one day he tried very hard and he managed to pass the test! He was so happy he succeeded. + +He celebrated with his friends and they ate yummy cake and smiled. The bald man was glad he had succeeded and hoped he would keep succeeding in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog. He wanted to play. But he was very weak. He couldn't jump over logs or rocks. He was too tired to hop or swim. + +One day, the frog heard a bird singing in a nearby tree. He scrambled over to it and asked if the bird wanted to play. + +The bird smiled and said, "Yes! What do you want to play?" + +The frog thought for a minute. Then he said, "Let's have a race! I will go from here to the pond over there." + +The bird agreed and quickly took off. But the frog was too weak for a race. He slowly hopped his way to the pond and arrived a few minutes later. + +When he got to the pond, the frog was happy to see that the bird was still waiting for him. The bird said, "We may not be fast, but we can still have fun playing together." + +The frog smiled and nodded. Since then, they have been the best of friends and enjoy playing together every day. +Once upon a time there was a sweet girl named Anna. She was very kind and loved everyone. One day Anna had an important choice to make. It was a hard decision, she didn’t know what to do. + +She wanted to pick the thing that was the most real. It was something that was true, not fake. In the end, she chose love! Everyone was so happy, giving Anna big hugs and sweet smiles. + +She knew that love was always the right thing to choose. Even when things seem tough and it's hard to decide, love will always be the best choice. + +Anna was very happy she chose love, and it made all the people in her life happy too. Together they all had a great time, making the most of their love lives. It was all thanks to Anna's wise decision to choose love. +The little boy was very curious. He wanted to explore the world and find out what it had to offer. He had a helmet on his head and he was feeling quite brave. + +He started walking and suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He stopped and felt a bit scared. He thought that it could be something dangerous and he was afraid. + +The little boy didn't know what to do. He wanted to look around, but he was too frightened. He decided to take a few steps back and put his helmet on. He felt better and a bit safer. + +The little boy slowly stepped forward and looked around. He saw a lot of things, but he wasn't too sure what they were. He kept thinking about the noise and feeling scared. + +Then, he saw another person in front of him. The person smiled and waved. The little boy felt relieved and smiled back. He was happy to have a friend. He put on his helmet, and they went to explore the world together. +One day, a modest family was traveling to the west. As they were crossing the desert, the sun became too hot. Soon, the family began to suffer from the heat and the vast barrenness. Everywhere the family looked, there was nothing but sand. + +Not knowing where to turn, the family kept walking. They had to find some way to survive. Luckly, they stumbled upon an old, abandoned shack. Though small, it offered some relief from the sweltering heat. + +So, the family took refuge in the shack. They stayed there for many days, all the while suffering from thirst, hunger, and exhaustion. Finally, after weeks of searching and suffering, the family found a nearby village. + +The village welcomed them with open arms and the family was saved. From that day on, they prospered in their new home and were one of the most modest families in the village. +Once upon a time, there was a car. The car drove to the park. +At the park, the car stopped and the driver got out. He was wearing a shoe. It had a hole in it and was very disgusting. +The driver walked around the park, looking at all the plants and animals. He watched the birds fly in the sky. +The driver got back in the car and drove away from the park. Later, he threw away the disgusting shoe. +The End! +Jenny and her mommy were in the garden. Jenny wanted to help her mommy, so she gave her a rake. Jenny showed her mommy how to work the rake and started pushing it back and forth. It made a noisy sound which Jenny liked. + +Jenny and her mommy were having a lot of fun together. Then, Jenny tripped on a rock and fell over. She started to cry, but her mommy was there to help her. Jenny trusted her mommy to keep her safe and give her a big hug. + +It was getting late, so Jenny said goodbye to her mommy and gave her a big hug. She was sure she could trust her mommy to always be there when she needed help. + +Jenny and her mommy waved goodbye and Jenny watched as her mommy walked away. Jenny knew that no matter what, her mommy could be trusted. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. She loved exploring the backyard of her house, looking for new things. + +One day she came across a shiny, silver object in the dirt. She picked it up and saw that it was a shiny silver key! She was so happy to find the key and she was sure it was useful. + +Lily tried using the key on the door to the house but it didn't work. She was a bit disappointed but then she remembered her mum's old treasure box. She thought the key might fit in there. + +Sure enough, when Lily put the key in the treasure box, it opened! Inside she found something that made her very happy. It was a bright, shiny silver penny! + +Lily was so excited she decided to show her mum what she had found. She gave the penny to her mum and said, "Look, I found a useful silver penny!" + +Her mum smiled and said, "That's wonderful! Here, I want to give you a pinch for finding it!" She hugged Lily tightly and then gave her a big pinch on the cheek. + +Lily smiled and hugged her mum back. She was so happy she had found such a useful silver penny! +Once upon a time there was an amazing magnet. He was a very special magnet because he had the power to protect. Everywhere he went, he protected his friends from danger. + +One day, he was walking through the park when he heard a cry for help. He ran over to the pond, and he saw a fish out of the water. The fish was trying to get back to the pond, but it couldn’t. + +The magnet knew that he had the power to help. So he jumped into the water and used his special power to protect the fish. He used his magnet power to help the fish back into the pond. + +The fish was very happy to be back in the water and thanked the magnet for protecting him. The magnet just smiled and kept on protecting his friends. It was an amazing feeling! +Once there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was three years old and loved exploring outside. She wanted to have an adventure! + +One day, Mary was walking through the woods. She saw something shiny up ahead. She walked closer, and there it was: a new camera! + +Mary was so excited. She picked up the camera and held it close. She wanted to see what was inside. But then she heard a noise...splash! Mary looked around and saw that it was coming from a pond. + +Just then, Mary had a great idea. She ran over to the pond and held the camera tightly. She took a deep breath, then dived into the pond. Mary swam around for a few seconds, until she got back to the top. + +When she came out of the water, Mary was so happy to see that the camera was still in one piece. She looked through the lens and took the most beautiful pictures of the pond and the trees. What an adventure! +Sam had a plan. He wanted to use the fan to help cool off the house. He was very careful when he took the fan out of its box. The fan was fragile, so Sam held it gently in his hands. He plugged it in, turned it on and it started spinning! He was so happy with his plan. The fan spun fast to help keep Sam and his family cool. The fan made a whooshing sound every time it spun around. Sam was so proud of his plan. He felt so smart and smiled every time he heard the cool breeze coming from his fan. +Once upon a time there were two boys. One boy was poor and the other was rich. The poor boy had to do lots of work every day and he was very tired. The rich boy had lots of things and he never had to do any work. + +One day they decided to play a game. They each decided to do something and the other would judge who did the best. The poor boy tried his hardest, but the rich boy did better. + +At the end of the game, the judge said that the rich boy had won. The poor boy was sad but he was proud of himself too. He worked hard and tried his best even if he wasn't as good as the rich boy. The judge said he was proud of the poor boy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jen. Every day, Jen would go out and play. One day, Jen was walking along when she received something special. It was a toy zigzag that sparkled in the light. She was so happy! + +Jen played with her zigzag all day and soon it was time to go home. Jen said goodbye to her friends and held her zigzag tight. She looked after it so well and made sure it was fine. + +When Jen got home, she showed her mom the zigzag she had received. Her mom was so proud that Jen looked after her new toy. They both smiled and Jen hugged her mom before running off to play with her zigzag. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a very intelligent bug. He kept trying his best to think of ways he could help the people he lived around. One day, he got an idea! He would keep an eye out for earthquakes! + +He listened and watched carefully and soon noticed that he could sense when the ground was shaking. He ran to tell the people and they knew he was right. + +They started to keep an eye out for when he warned them about an earthquake, and sure enough, one day, it happened. The earthquake was very strong and made the ground shake a lot. + +The people were so glad the bug had warned them! He was very happy and proud that he had helped everyone. + +Since that day, the intelligent bug kept watching for earthquakes and warning everyone. And everyone around him was very happy that he was there to look out for them. +One day, a little girl went for a walk with her mommy and daddy. They were on their way to the park. The girl was very excited because she had a new dress to wear! The dress was so pretty, with all kinds of colors. + +When they got to the park, the girl got out and started to run around. But soon she saw something that made her stop and look. Lots of cars and buses were driving by. This was something she had never seen before - it was very unusual! + +The girl watched all the traffic pass by. It was so exciting! Then, after a while, her mommy and daddy said it was time to go home. The girl said goodbye to the traffic, and then put her dress back on. She felt very lucky to have seen something so unusual. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved playing outside and going on adventures. One day, Tom went outside and saw something special in the backyard. He saw a swing! Tom was so excited, he began to run towards the swing. + +Tom went on the swing and began to go high, the wind was blowing his hair. As he was swinging, he felt something cold on his face. It was snow! Tom stopped swinging and started to celebrate. He clapped his hands and shouted with glee. He had never seen snow before! + +Tom started to make snowballs, and he even made a snowman. Then, he went back to the swing, grabbed some snow and threw it in the air. It was a lot of fun! + +Tom continued to celebrate the snow until the sun came out and the snow disappeared. He went back inside, with a smile on his face and a memory that he would never forget. +Once there was a large harbor by the sea. Every day, all the fish from the sea came to the harbor because it was so warm. The people living near the harbor loved to watch the fish and touch them too. + +One day, a little girl went to the harbor with her mom and dad. She was so excited to see the big fish that she ran right to the edge of the water. She crouched down and held out her hand. Suddenly, a large fish came and touched her hand. + +The little girl was so happy and jumped back in surprise. She kept trying to touch the fish but it kept swimming away. She tried again and again, and eventually the fish stayed. She was so excited that she was touching a large fish! + +The little girl smiled and laughed, and the fish swam away. She said goodbye to the fish, and ran back to her mom and dad. She couldn't wait to tell them about the large fish she touched at the harbor. +One day, Billy was walking in the park. He saw a big cobweb on a tree. He carefully touched it with his finger. The cobweb felt soft and yummy. He put his hand in his pocket and pulled out a toy spider. He decided to put the spider in the cobweb. He was so happy to see it move that he laughed with delight. Suddenly, he realized the spider was real and he was scared. He ran away from the tree to his mom and dad. They were happy to see Billy, and gave him a yummy cookie for being brave. Billy was so happy that he jumped up and down. He had realized that small things can be scary but brave actions can be rewarded. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was so happy because she loved to skip. She thought it was the best way to pass the time. + +Every day, she would find a different place to skip. One day she skipped through a deep, dark cave. As she skipped, she saw something that sparkled in the darkness. She reached down and picked it up- it was a little lump of coal! + +She was so excited that she took it home to show her mom. "Mom, look what I found!" she exclaimed. Her mom said it was coal and told her it was very special because it was black. + +So, the girl kept her coal safe in her room. When she was sad or feeling down, she would pick it up and skip around her room with it- it was like she was giving the coal a little dance. + +She kept that coal with her for many years, until she grew up and moved away. But she never forgot how that little lump of coal made her skip with joy. +Once upon a time there was a gentle worm. The worm lived in a bright and sunny spot under an old tree. The worm liked to observe and watch the world around it. + +One beautiful sunny day, the little worm suddenly saw a little girl walking nearby. The worm was so curious that he wondered what the little girl was doing there in the same spot. + +The worm cautiously crept closer to observe the little girl. The girl was walking slowly, dragging her tiny hands around. She suddenly spotted the worm and smiled brightly. She bent down to pick the worm up and held it in her hands. + +The worm felt so gentle in her hands and was not scared. The little girl used her tiny fingers to tickle the worm's tummy. Both the little girl and the worm laughed together and the worm had never felt so happy in his life. +It was a sunny day. Mary went to the shop with her dad. Mary saw an old record and she liked it. Her dad said "Let's buy it". Mary was excited. They paid some money, and the shop lady gave them the record. + +They went home. Mary's dad put the record on the record player. Mary listened to the music and she liked it. Her dad smiled. + +They kept the record and they listened to it every morning. Mary and her dad sang and danced together. Mary liked the record because it made her happy. It was a special record. +Once there was a compassionate bear called Ted who lived in the forest. Every day, he went for a walk in the woods to look for leaves. Then one day, he found a beautiful leaf that he wanted to keep. + +So, he carefully pushed it between the pages of his book. But when he tried to leave, he realised that the leaf was stuck in the book. So, Ted had to remove the leaf and put it in his pocket. + +After that, he went out for a walk and soon stumbled upon a little bird that had hurt its wing. The bird was too scared to fly away, so Ted bent down and picked it up gently. He stroked its feathers and spoke softly and slowly. + +Ted then removed a leaf from his pocket to give to the bird, who grabbed it in its beak and flew away into the sky. Ted smiled and waved, happy that the little bird was safe. +Once there was a boy called Timothy who loved to drink cold drinks. One day, he had a great idea. He was going to make something extra special and creative. + +He mixed some special ingredients together, and added lots of cold drinks. He stirred and stirred, then put it in the fridge to cool. + +Finally, the mixture was ready to drink. He carefully got down a cup and poured some of the creative drink inside. Then he took a sip. + +It was delicious! Timothy was so pleased with his creative drink. He drank it all up, then went back to the kitchen to make some more. +Once there was a little girl who was very gifted. She loved to sing and brush her long blonde hair. Every morning she would hum a song as she brushed her hair. Her mum was so proud of her and would always join in the singing. + +The girl loved performing for her family and together they would have lots of fun singing together. One day she got up and went to her mum's room and asked if they could have a singing session. Her mummy happily said yes and opened her music box which was full of different songs. + +The little girl sang every song with a very special voice. Her mummy was always impressed and winked and smiled at her. At the end of the session, she gave her little daughter a great big hug. + +The little girl was very special and her mum would always remind her how gifted she was, especially when she sang. The two were great friends and they would always find time to sing together. +Once upon a time there was a girl who had a doll. She loved her doll very much and carried it with her wherever she went. The doll was very alert and always seemed to be looking around for something. + +One day, the girl went to a park with her doll. Suddenly, she saw something strange. It was another girl with the same doll! The girl was so excited that she ran up to the other girl and waved her arms around. She wanted to make sure that the other girl recognized her doll. + +The other girl smiled and waved back. She recognized the doll because she had the same doll! The two girls laughed and talked about the doll. They even played together for a long time. + +From then on, the two girls were friends and they often played together with the doll. Whenever they saw each other in the park, they would always recognize the doll right away! It was like a special sign that they were friends. +Once upon a time there was a brave hunter who lived in the deep, dark forest. Every day he would go out and try to find animals to hunt. + +One day, he was feeling very lucky. He was sure he was going to find the right animal to hunt. He crept through the forest, his bow in his hand. He peered through the trees, looking for any signs of wildlife. + +Suddenly, he heard noises coming from a nearby bush. He approached carefully, bow at the ready. With one sudden movement, he jumped out from behind the bush and pointed his bow at a beautiful deer. + +The deer looked surprised for a moment and then bowed to the hunter. The hunter smiled, then thanked the deer for the gift of its meat. He was very lucky that day, he thought. From then on, the hunter used his bow with respect and walked through the forest knowing that luck was on his side. +Once upon a time there was a peek. The peek wanted to have fun, but nothing worked. The peek was very angry. + +One day the peek saw a cloth. The peek was excited. She grabbed the cloth and shook it around. This made the peek happy. + +But then a big bird flew by. The bird was angry. He wanted the cloth for himself. He flew down and tried to take the cloth away. + +But the peek was fast. She held the cloth tight. The bird got very angry. He kept trying to get the cloth, but the peek held it tight and wouldn't let go. + +Finally the bird gave up and flew away. The peek was very happy. The peek had won and she had her cloth. She danced around with it, enjoying every second! +Tim and his mom were walking down the street side by side. They came across a big green field with lots of tall grass and beautiful flowers. + +"Wow!" Tim said. + +His mom said, "Yes, it is so beautiful." + +Tim noticed a small green caterpillar on a leaf. He said, "Mom, look! It's a green caterpillar." + +His mom smiled at him and said, "You're so smart! Do you want to pick it up?" + +Tim nodded excitedly, and his mom encouraged him to go pick it up. He carefully grabbed the caterpillar in his hand and ran back to his mom. + +"Mom, what should I do now?" he asked. + +His mom kneeled down and said, "You can put it on the grass, and it will become like a butterfly!" + +Tim did as his mother said and put the caterpillar on the grass. He watched as the caterpillar began to move around. + +"See, it's so smart," his mom said, giving him a pat on the back. + +Tim was so happy that he was able to help the little green caterpillar. His mom's encouragement made the whole experience so much better. +Once upon a time there was a boy named John. John wanted to explore the world and find his own land. So one day he started to sail away on a wild journey, hoping to discover land of his own. + +But one day a terrible storm came and John had to hold onto his boat for dear life. He sailed for days and days until he could barely stay awake. Finally he spotted a land, a wild land where he could be free to explore. + +John was so happy, he had found a place to call his own. He dropped anchor, and put his feet on the land and closed his eyes, hoping that it would be his home. He opened his eyes and looked around and saw that he had found his land. + +John couldn't believe it, he had found his home. He knew he wanted to stay here forever and he was so excited. He took off exploring, and he hoped that he would find many adventures and new friends. + +And so the story of the boy and his wild land ended. But this was only the beginning of his amazing journey. +Once there was a patient spirit who loved everything. But no matter how much they tried, they were always unhappy. + +One day they found out why. + +It was because deep in their heart they hated their life. + +The patient spirit was so sad and confused, they didn't know how to change. + +But then one day, something happened. They met someone who was willing to help them. + +This person was kind and showed them how to be patient and forgive. The spirit was able to find peace and happiness again. + +Now, the patient spirit is much happier and can appreciate the things they once hated. They are no longer controlled by the negative feelings inside their heart. +Once there was a boy who was only three years old. He loved playing outside with his friends. One day he was playing a game of soccer and wanted to kick the ball as hard as he could. He ran and kicked the ball with all his might, but instead he kicked an old dish. +The dish broke into small pieces and the boy felt very sad. He knew he had made a mistake and he looked around to see if anyone noticed. His mom was standing nearby and saw what had happened. She walked over and held the boy’s hand. Together, they picked up all the pieces and cleaned up the mess. + +The boy was so sorry for breaking the dish, but his mom said he could learn from his mistake. She told him that from now on he should be more careful with the things around him. The boy nodded his head and promised he would. + +After that, the boy paid more attention when he was playing outside. He never kicked anything again, especially not old dishes. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He loved to dress up in special clothes when he went outside. One day, he decided to go for a ride on his bike. He hopped on and put on his helmet. + +He started to pedal faster and faster, going faster than ever before. He broke the land speed record! Everyone in the village cheered for him. + +To thank everyone, he decided to dress up his bike. He put ribbons on the handlebars, balloons on the wheels and a bell on the seat. His bike looked so dazzling! + +He took his bike out every day wearing his special clothes, riding fast and proud! +Once upon a time, there was a wide skull. It was so wide, it could fit all of its friends inside. One day, the skull had a problem. It started to sneeze! + +The skull's friends became worried. They wanted to help it, but they didn't know how. Suddenly, one of them had an idea. Everyone crowded around the skull and started to tickle it. + +The skull thought the tickling was fun and started to smile. Then…it sneezed again! But this time, it wasn't because it had a problem. It was because it thought the tickling was too funny. + +The skull and its friends were so happy that they all laughed and sneezed together. After that, they all stayed friends forever. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She had a nice, round, soft ball. Every day, she liked to play with it. + +One day, Lucy saw a tall ladder. She wanted to tell her mom about it, but she was afraid. She thought she was too little to climb it. + +Suddenly, Lucy heard a voice. It said, "Hey Lucy, come on over. I'll help you get up the ladder." It was Lucy's mom! + +Her mom told Lucy that it was okay to try. She also said that if Lucy ever needed help, she would always be there. + +So, with her mom's help, Lucy slowly climbed the ladder. It was a little bit difficult, but she was brave and made it to the top! + +When she got there, the reward was so soft and squishy. She was so excited that she talked about it all day long! She was so proud of herself for getting up the ladder. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was so excited because today was her birthday! She made a wish that all her friends could come over to celebrate. But when she went outside, everyone was sneezing! She was so frustrated because they couldn't come over and have fun. + +Then, out of the corner of her eye, she spotted a magical fairy. The fairy said, "I can help you make your wish come true." The little girl was so excited! The fairy waved her wand and all the sneezing stopped. + +The next day, the little girl's birthday party was a great success. Everyone had so much fun and spent the whole day together. The little girl was so thankful she made her wish come true! +Once upon a time there was a leopard who lived in a cave. He was very lonely because he had no friends. One day, he decided to go and explore the outside world. He began to walk through the forest, when suddenly he stopped. He heard a strange sound coming from behind a bush. He looked closer and saw a sour fruit! The leopard was very excited and decided to take it. He took a bite and it tasted so good! He was happy to have finally received something delicious. + +He kept walking, until he saw something else ahead. As he looked closer, he saw another sour fruit! He was so excited that he quickly ran to it and grabbed it with his paws. It was even tastier than the first one. The leopard was so happy to receive two sour fruits! + +He ate them both and spent the rest of the day exploring the forest, feeling very content. He never felt so happy and full in his life! He was glad he had gone exploring and received two delicious, sour fruits. +Once there was a mummy who had a very special ornament. She loved it very much and always wanted it to be near her. One day, she put the ornament on a high shelf so that it was safe. +Then, one of her children came into the room. He saw the ornament and wanted to play with it. He asked mummy to let him, but mummy insisted that it was too fragile for him and it had to stay on the shelf. +Still, the child kept asking for the ornament until mummy became tired. She decided to give it to him, but only under one condition. He had to promise to be very careful with it. The child agreed and happily took the ornament. +He ran off with it and started playing. He noticed that it was quite weird, as it kept changing colour. But he still thought it was fun and kept playing with it until it was time for bed. +Mummy smiled as she watched him playing and was glad that he had promised to take care of the ornament. She knew that this special ornament was a precious gift. +Once upon a time there was a kind old man. He was very compassionate and he loved to help people. One day he was walking through the town and he saw something funny. He saw a sock hopping along the sidewalk! He couldn't believe his eyes. He wanted to see where the sock was going, so he quietly followed it. The sock hopped down the street, in and out of shops, until it finally stopped in front of a small house. The kind old man followed it inside. Inside the house he found an old lady who was very sad. The old man asked her why she was so sad, and she told him that she had lost her favorite sock. She was sad because she couldn't find it anywhere. The kind old man smiled and told her he knew just where it was. He reached down into his pocket and pulled out the sock he had been following! The lady was so happy to have her sock back, and the kind old man was happy to have been able to help her. He showed her so much compassion and she was very thankful for it. He had led her to get back her sock, and put a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a patient girl who had a loose tooth. She was so excited to perform the tooth fairy ritual. Every night, she brushed her tooth extra carefully and said her tooth a gentle good night before heading off to bed - just in case the tooth fairy came. + +One night, the tooth fairy finally arrived and the girl was so excited. She carefully placed the tooth in a special spot on her bedside table and waited to see what would happen. In the morning, she looked and was surprised to find a shiny new coin! + +The girl was so happy! She quickly thanked the tooth fairy and ran off to buy herself a sweet treat with her shiny new coin. From then on, she was always careful to perform her tooth brushing routine each night in hopes that the tooth fairy would visit her again soon. +Once there was a happy little boy who loved to test new things. One day he wanted to test his knee. So he bent his knee and then straightened it. He tried this again and again, and each time he got more happy. He did it faster, and enjoyed it more. + +Next he asked his dad to test his knee too. His dad gently bent and straightened the little boy's knee. He was very careful and gentle. He smiled as he tested the little boy's knee, and the boy was very happy. + +The little boy kept testing his knee to see how far he could move it. He tested it again and again until he could bend it very far. He was so happy that he could do it. + +Finally, the little boy couldn't test his knee anymore. He was tired and needed a rest. So the happy little boy stopped testing his knee and he went to bed. +Once upon a time there was a bunny called Hoppy. He liked to hop around the garden and was always very happy. One day it was raining, which made Hoppy very sad. He wanted to stay dry but he never had a bathrobe. + +Just then, a kind lady saw Hoppy shivering in the rain. She took him inside her house and gave him a nice, warm bathrobe. Hoppy was very pleased and hopped around in his bathrobe, feeling cozy and dry. + +The kind lady smiled and knew she was doing something good. Soon, Hoppy was dried off and ready to hop around the garden again! He thanked the kind lady for the nice bathrobe and hopped away happy. +The sky was bright and sunny. Suddenly, a pink animal appeared in the sky. It was a very beautiful animal. It had big wings and was flying very high. Everyone was amazed by how gracefully it flew. + +The people all cheered and clapped their hands. They had never seen an animal like this before. It was so big and so pink. All the children were fascinated. + +The animal flew in circles and then it flew away. Everyone said goodbye to the animal and then went back to what they were doing. + +But the animal never forgot about the people it had seen that day. It kept coming back to visit them, every few weeks or so. Whenever the animal showed up, everyone would stop and smile. They had found a new friend! +One day, the clouds grew dark and a storm started to brew. The wind blew hard, and it made a loud noise. The sky lit up with bright pink as lightning flashed. Everyone was scared as the storm raged on. + +What no one expected was what happened next. Suddenly, the storm revealed a beautiful rainbow! Everyone oohed and aahed in wonder. Red, orange, yellow, blue, purple and pink, the colours of the rainbow were so beautiful. + +The storm passed quickly and the rainbow stayed in the sky. It was so gorgeous, everyone cheered! After a while, the rainbow vanished, but everyone remembered its lovely pink hue. +Molly was a little girl who loved to explore. She had seen many airplanes at the airport, so one day she went on an adventure. + +Molly smiled when she saw the pink jet. It was so shiny and pretty. She waved to the pilot and he nodded in her direction. It was time to take off. + +Molly felt excited as the jet rose higher and higher in the sky. She looked out of the window and saw the clouds below. The sun was shining brightly and Molly could see for miles and miles. + +Then, the jet started to move faster and faster, making Molly's little heart beat faster. She knew that soon, her journey would be over. + +At last, the jet glided down towards the ground. As Molly stepped out of the plane, she waved to the pilot one more time and he nodded back. She couldn't believe she had flown in a pink jet! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy and a little boy. The little boy's name was Jack and he wanted to have a fun day. So the mommy and the daddy had an idea. They said, "Let's go on a picnic in the park!" Jack was so happy, he squealed with joy. + +When they arrived at the park, Jack wanted to run and play. But mommy said, "Jack, you must behave. We want to make the most of our special day". So Jack nodded and obeyed his mommy and daddy. He stayed close and was very good. + +When it was time to go home, Jack was so sad. He asked his mommy and daddy if he can stay just a little longer. They said, "Sorry Jack, it's time to go home. We'll come back again some other day!" But Jack was so disappointed. + +So mommy and daddy had a new idea. They said, "Let's come back tomorrow and have a picnic again!" Jack was so excited, he smiled from ear to ear. The mommy and the daddy said, "You must behave, but you can have fun too!" So the next day, Jack had a wonderful time at the park. He played, laughed, and behaved perfectly. +Dawn was in her class and it was very quiet. She was still a little bit shy so she was scared to talk to the other kids. All of a sudden, one of the kids decided to push her. Dawn was so scared that she burst into tears. + +The teacher saw what happened and came over to make sure Dawn was ok. She could see how scared Dawn was and told the other kids that pushing was not nice. + +The teacher also gave Dawn a big hug to make her feel better. Then she asked Dawn if she would like to play with the other kids. Dawn was still a bit scared but she eventually nodded her head yes. + +The teacher then made sure the kids kept quiet so that Dawn could play in a peaceful environment. She even held Dawn's hand and pushed her gently to the other kids so that she wouldn't feel so scared. + +Eventually, Dawn managed to join the other kids and was playing together with a big smile on her face! +Once there was a tired shark in the sea. It loved to swim around, but it was very tired. So it thought of a way to have some fun. It decided to sing! + +So the shark opened its mouth and started to sing. It sang and sang, beaching itself in the sun with its happy song. + +The other fishes and sea creatures heard the song and gathered around. Even a big crab came to listen! And when the shark finished singing, they all clapped and cheered. + +The shark was very happy and the other animals thanked it for the song. That night, everyone remembered the funny singing shark. It was the most entertaining thing that had happened in the sea for a long time. +Once upon a time there was a man who wanted to gain a special place. He went on a hunt to find it. He walked around for hours and hours until he came to a strange, smelly place. It was so disgusting. He thought he would never find what he was looking for. Suddenly, he saw a beam of light in the distance, so he walked towards it. When he got closer, he realised it was coming from the entrance of a grand, beautiful castle. With anticipation he entered and explored it. He found exactly what he was looking for. He was so happy that he had gained this special place. He had found his dream. +Once there was a girl who didn't like fruits. She hated them. Every day, she refused to eat any fruit at all. This made her mom very sad. + +One day, her mom put some apples, oranges and bananas out for her. But the girl refused to eat them. She just shook her head. + +Her mom smiled sadly and put the fruit away. She knew the girl was not going to eat the fruit, no matter how hard she tried. + +The mom decided that maybe one day, the girl would change her mind. She sat down and waited, holding onto hope. + +But until then, the girl would still hate fruit, and her mom would feel sad. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big melon growing on a vine. They wanted to pick it and eat it, but their mom said no. + +"Mom, please allow us to have the melon!" Anna begged. "It looks so yummy and juicy!" + +"No, my dears, the melon is not ready yet. It is still green and hard. If you pick it now, it will be dead and taste bad. You have to wait until it is ripe and red," mom explained. + +"But we are hungry and thirsty now!" Ben whined. "Can we have something else?" + +Mom smiled and took them to the kitchen. She gave them some bread and cheese and a glass of milk. She also cut a small piece of the melon and showed it to them. + +"See, this is how the melon looks inside. It is white and dry and has many seeds. It is not sweet or soft. You would not like it. But if you are patient and let it grow, it will become delicious and refreshing. Do you understand?" mom asked. + +Anna and Ben nodded and tasted the melon. They made a face and spit it out. They agreed that it was not good. They thanked mom for the bread and cheese and milk and said they would wait for the melon to be ripe. + +They went back to the garden and played with their toys. They looked at the melon and imagined how it would taste when it was red. They hoped it would not take too long. They decided to water it and talk to it every day, to help it grow faster. They were happy and excited. They loved the melon and their mom. +Sara and Ben like to play near the creek. They see fish and frogs and rocks. Sometimes they throw sticks and stones in the water. They have fun. + +One day, they find a big log by the creek. It is long and brown and smooth. Sara says, "Let's walk on the log. It will be like a bridge." Ben says, "OK, but be careful. The log might be slippery." + +They hold hands and step on the log. They walk slowly and look at the water. They see a big fish jump out and splash. They laugh and clap. + +But then, Sara slips and falls. She lands on the grass, but her knee is hurt. It is red and bleeding. She starts to cry. Ben runs to her and hugs her. He says, "Don't cry, Sara. You will be OK. I will get help." + +He sees a regular house near the creek. It is white and has a blue door. He runs to the house and knocks. A nice lady opens the door. She sees Ben and Sara. She says, "What happened, children? Are you OK?" + +Ben says, "Please help us, lady. My friend Sara fell from the log and hurt her knee. It is bleeding and she is crying. Can you help her?" + +The lady says, "Of course, I can help her. Come in, children. I have a band-aid and some ice. Don't worry, Sara. You will feel better soon." She takes them inside and helps Sara. She gives them cookies and milk. They say thank you and smile. They are happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. But today, it is very hot. They feel uncomfortable and thirsty. They want to drink some water. + +They see a big cooler near the park. The cooler has a sign that says "Free water for everyone". Tom and Mia are happy. They run to the cooler and open the lid. They see many bottles of water inside. They each take one and drink. + +But then, they hear a loud ring. It is a man with a bike. He has a bell on his bike. He rings the bell and shouts. He says "Hey, that is my cooler! I sell water, not give it away! Give me back my bottles or I will call the police!" + +Tom and Mia are scared. They did not know that the cooler was not for everyone. They thought it was a nice gift. They quickly put back the bottles and say sorry. They run away from the man and his bike. They look for another place to play and drink. They hope they will not see the man again. They learned a lesson. They should not take things that are not theirs. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they found a big road near the park. It had many cars and trucks and buses. Lily wanted to cross the road and see what was on the other side. Ben was scared. + +"No, Lily, we can't cross the road. It is too big and too fast. We have to stay here and be safe," Ben said. + +But Lily did not listen. She was not humble. She thought she was brave and smart. She insisted on crossing the road. She ran to the edge and waited for a gap. Ben followed her and tried to stop her. + +"Lily, please, come back. This is not a good idea. We have to listen to our moms and dads. They told us not to go near the road," Ben said. + +But Lily did not listen. She saw a gap and ran across the road. She did not see the big truck that was coming. It was too late. The truck hit Lily and she fell down. She was hurt very badly. Ben saw what happened and cried. He ran to Lily and held her hand. He wished he could make her better. He wished she had listened to him. + +The truck driver stopped and got out. He was very sorry. He called for help. He said he did not see Lily. He said she was not humble. She insisted on crossing the road. He said she should have stayed with Ben and been safe. He said he hoped she would be okay. + +Lily and Ben learned a hard lesson. They learned to be humble and not insist on doing things that are dangerous. They learned to stay away from the road and play in the park. They learned to listen to their moms and dads. They learned to be best friends and take care of each other. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play and laugh together. One day, they go to the park with Mom and Dad. They see a big slide and run to it. Lily goes first and slides down fast. She is happy. Ben wants to try too, but he slips and falls. He hurts his arm and cries. + +Mom and Dad hear him and run to him. They hug him and say, "It's okay, Ben. We will take you to the hospital. They will help you." They put him in the car and drive to the hospital. Lily is scared and sad. She holds Ben's hand and says, "Don't worry, Ben. You will be fine." + +At the hospital, a nice lady in a white coat takes Ben to a room. She says, "I am a doctor. I will observe your arm and fix it. It will not hurt much." She puts a machine on his arm and looks at a screen. She says, "You have a small crack in your bone. You need a cast to make it heal." She wraps his arm in a white bandage and puts a sticker on it. She says, "You are very brave, Ben. You can choose a color for your cast later. Do you want blue or red?" + +Ben thinks for a moment and says, "Blue. It is my favorite color." He smiles a little. Lily comes in and sees his arm. She says, "Wow, Ben. You have a cool cast. Can I sign it?" Ben nods and says, "Yes, please. You are my best friend." Lily takes a marker and writes her name on his cast. She says, "I love you, Ben. You will be fine." They hug and giggle. Mom and Dad come in and say, "We are proud of you, Ben. You are very strong. And we love you, Lily. You are very kind. You are both wonderful." They hug them and kiss them. Ben and Lily feel better. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were very excited to see the parade. They put on their hats and coats and went with Mom and Dad to the park. There were many people and cars and noises. Ben and Lily held Mom and Dad's hands and looked for a good spot to watch. + +Soon, they saw the parade coming. There were big trucks and small bikes and funny costumes. There were loud horns and drums and whistles. There were flags and balloons and flowers. Ben and Lily clapped and cheered and waved. They liked the parade very much. + +But there was one thing they liked the best. It was the big dog. The big dog was brown and fluffy and had a red bow on its neck. The big dog was in a wagon with a sign that said "Best Friend". The big dog smiled and wagged its tail. When the big dog saw Ben and Lily, it barked and jumped out of the wagon. It ran to them and licked their faces. Ben and Lily laughed and hugged the big dog. + +"Hello, big dog!" Ben said. "You are very nice and cute. Do you want to play with us?" + +"Wow, big dog!" Lily said. "You are very brave and strong. Do you want to come with us?" + +The big dog barked again and nodded its head. It liked Ben and Lily too. It followed them to Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad smiled and petted the big dog. + +"Who is this big dog?" Mom asked. "Does it belong to someone in the parade?" + +"I don't know," Dad said. "Maybe it is a stray dog. Maybe it is looking for a home." + +Ben and Lily looked at the big dog with big eyes. They wanted the big dog to be their friend. They wanted the big dog to stay with them. + +"Please, Mom, please, Dad," Ben and Lily said. "Can we keep the big dog? Can we take it home? We will feed it and walk it and love it. We will not be lazy. We will be good." + +Mom and Dad looked at each other. They looked at the big dog. The big dog looked at them with big eyes too. It wagged its tail and bowed its head. It seemed to say "Please, please, please." + +Mom and Dad smiled and nodded. They agreed to keep the big dog. They said they would find out if it had a name or an owner. They said they would take it to the vet and get it a collar and a tag. They said they would make it part of their family. + +Ben and Lily were very happy. They thanked Mom and Dad and hugged the big dog. They named it Bow. They said it was the best gift from the parade. They said they would always remember this day. They said they loved Bow very much. + +The end. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the park with their ball. They had a lot of fun running and kicking and throwing the ball. But they had to be careful not to let the ball go too far. Their mom told them to stay away from the street. The street was big and busy and noisy. Cars and trucks and buses went very fast on the street. The street was not safe for kids or balls. + +One day, Tom and Lily were playing with their ball in the park. They were having a good time. But then, the ball bounced too high and too far. It went over the fence and into the street. Tom and Lily ran after the ball. They forgot what their mom said. They did not see the red light or the stop sign. They did not hear the horn or the brakes. They only saw the ball. + +A big truck was coming on the street. The truck driver saw Tom and Lily. He tried to stop, but it was too late. He hit the ball with his tire. The ball popped and flew away. Tom and Lily stopped and looked. They were scared and sad. They lost their ball. They almost got hurt. + +The truck driver got out of his truck. He was angry and worried. He yelled at Tom and Lily. He told them to never go on the street. He told them to stay in the park. He told them to listen to their mom. He gave them a new ball. He said he was sorry. He said he was glad they were okay. + +Tom and Lily said they were sorry too. They said they were sorry for the ball and the truck. They said they were sorry for not staying in the park. They said they were sorry for not listening to their mom. They thanked the truck driver for the new ball. They said they would be more careful. They said they would stay away from the street. + +Tom and Lily went back to the park. They played with their new ball. They had fun, but they also learned a lesson. They learned that the street was not a place to play. They learned that the street was not open for kids or balls. They learned that they had to stay in the park and listen to their mom. They learned that they had to be safe and smart. They learned that they loved each other. +Ben and Lily liked to play restaurant. They had a big box, some plates, cups and spoons. They also had a menu with pictures of food. Ben was the chef and Lily was the waitress. + +One day, they decided to invite their elderly neighbor, Mrs. Lee, to their restaurant. They knocked on her door and said, "Hello, Mrs. Lee. Do you want to come to our restaurant? We have yummy food and drinks." + +Mrs. Lee smiled and said, "Sure, I would love to come to your restaurant. What do you have today?" + +Ben and Lily showed her their menu and said, "We have soup, salad, pizza, cake and juice. You can choose what you like." + +Mrs. Lee looked at the menu and said, "I think I will have some soup and salad, please. And some juice, too." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, Mrs. Lee. Please sit in our box. I will bring your food soon." + +Ben and Lily went to the kitchen and started to make the food. They used water, salt, pepper, carrots, lettuce, cheese, bread and jam. They also poured some juice in a cup. + +They brought the food to Mrs. Lee and said, "Here you go, Mrs. Lee. Enjoy your meal." + +Mrs. Lee thanked them and tasted the food. She said, "Mmm, this is very good. You are very good at cooking and serving. Thank you for inviting me to your restaurant." + +Ben and Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, Mrs. Lee. We are happy you like our food. Do you want some cake for dessert?" + +Mrs. Lee said, "Yes, please. That would be lovely." + +Ben and Lily cut a slice of cake and gave it to Mrs. Lee. They also ate some cake with her. They had a lot of fun playing restaurant with their elderly neighbor. +Tim and Sue are restless. They want to go outside and play, but it is raining. They look out the window and see a big building. The building has many windows and doors. They wonder what is inside the building. + +"Let's go see the building," Tim says. He puts on his boots and coat. Sue does the same. They grab their umbrellas and run outside. They splash in the puddles on the way to the building. + +They reach the building and look for a door. They find one that is open and go inside. They see many people and things. They see a desk, a chair, a computer, a phone, a lamp, and a plant. They see a man sitting at the desk. He is typing on the computer and talking on the phone. + +"Hello," Tim says. He walks up to the man. "What are you doing?" + +The man looks up and sees Tim and Sue. He is surprised. He puts down the phone and smiles. + +"Hello," he says. "I'm working. This is my office. Who are you?" + +"I'm Tim and this is Sue," Tim says. "We live near here. We wanted to see the building." + +The man nods. He is friendly. He likes children. + +"I see," he says. "Well, this is a very big and busy building. There are many offices and people here. They work on different things. Do you want to see more?" + +Tim and Sue nod. They are curious. They want to see more. + +"OK," the man says. "But first, do you want to drink something? I have some juice and water here. You must be thirsty after running in the rain." + +Tim and Sue nod again. They are thirsty. They drink some juice and water. They thank the man. + +"Thank you," they say. + +"You're welcome," the man says. "Now, let me show you around." He takes them by the hand and leads them to the door. "Come on, let's go." + +Tim and Sue follow the man. They see more people and things. They see a printer, a copier, a fax, a scanner, and a shredder. They see a kitchen, a bathroom, a lounge, and a conference room. They see a clock, a calendar, a map, and a chart. They see a lot of papers, folders, books, and pens. They learn new words and ask many questions. + +They have fun. They are not restless anymore. They are happy. They like the building. +Lily was very excited to go to school for the first time. She put on her new uniform, a blue dress and a white shirt, and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt very grown-up and proud. + +She went downstairs and saw her mom and dad waiting for her. They smiled and hugged her and told her they loved her. They also gave her a backpack with some books and a lunch box inside. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, mom, I am ready!" Lily said. + +They walked to the car and drove to the school. Lily saw many other children wearing the same uniform as her. She wondered if they would be her friends. + +When they arrived, her mom and dad walked with her to her classroom. They met her teacher, Mrs. Lee, who was very nice and friendly. She welcomed Lily and showed her where to sit and where to put her backpack. + +"Have a great day, Lily. We will pick you up later, okay?" her dad said. + +"Okay, dad. Bye, mom. Bye, dad. I love you!" Lily said. + +She waved to them and watched them leave. She felt a little nervous, but also curious and happy. + +She looked around and saw a boy sitting next to her. He had brown hair and green eyes. He smiled at her and said, "Hi, I'm Ben. What's your name?" + +"Hi, I'm Lily. Nice to meet you," Lily said. + +They started to talk and found out they liked the same things. They liked to draw, to sing, to play with blocks, and to read stories. + +They became friends and played together during recess. They also learned many new things from Mrs. Lee, who taught them about letters, numbers, colors, and animals. + +Lily had a lot of fun at school. She was not scared at all. She was glad her mom and dad allowed her to go to school. She couldn't wait to tell them all about her day. +Sara and Ben are playing with water in the garden. They have a big bucket and some cups. Sara likes to pour water on the flowers. Ben likes to pour water on himself. + +"Look, Sara, I'm wet!" Ben says. He laughs and shakes his skin. Water drops fly everywhere. + +"Don't do that, Ben!" Sara says. "You are making a mess. And you are wasting water. The flowers need water, not you." + +Sara pours more water on the flowers. She thinks they are lovely. She smells their sweet scent. + +Ben does not listen to Sara. He pours more water on himself. He thinks it is fun. He feels cool and fresh. + +"Stop it, Ben!" Sara says again. "You are being silly. And you are making me wet too. I don't like it." + +Sara pours some water on Ben. She wants him to stop. But Ben pours some water on Sara. He wants her to play. + +They pour water on each other. They get wetter and wetter. They start to giggle and splash. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing?" Mom says. She comes out of the house. She sees Sara and Ben soaking wet. She sees the bucket and the cups. She sees the water on the ground and on the flowers. + +"We are playing with water, Mom!" Sara and Ben say. They smile and hug Mom. + +Mom smiles too. She sees that Sara and Ben are having fun. She sees that they are happy. She does not mind the mess. + +"You are playing with water, huh?" Mom says. "Well, you know what? I want to play with water too!" + +Mom grabs a cup and pours some water on Sara and Ben. They scream and laugh. They pour some water on Mom. They have a water fight. + +They play with water until the bucket is empty. Then they go inside. They dry their skin. They change their clothes. They drink some juice. + +They hug Mom and say thank you. Mom hugs them and says you're welcome. She thinks they are lovely. She loves them very much. +Tom and Mia are playing with their toy boats in the harbor. They like to make them sail and splash in the water. They pretend they are pirates and explorers. + +"Look, Mia, I found a treasure!" Tom says, holding up a shiny shell. "It's very pretty and sparkly. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please!" Mia says, reaching for the shell. But she is clumsy and she trips over a rope. The rope is attached to a big boat that is parked in the harbor. Mia pulls the rope by accident and the boat starts to move. + +"Oh no!" Tom says, dropping the shell. "Mia, you pulled the boat! It's going away!" + +"Sorry, Tom, I didn't mean to!" Mia says, getting up. "How can we stop it?" + +They run after the boat, but it is too fast for them. They see a man on the boat, waving at them. He is the owner of the boat. He is not angry, he is smiling. + +"Hello, kids!" he says. "Do you want to come with me for a ride? I was just about to leave the harbor. Don't worry, I'll bring you back soon." + +Tom and Mia look at each other. They are scared, but they are also curious. They nod and climb on the boat. The man helps them and gives them life jackets. He tells them his name is Sam and he is a fisherman. He shows them his fishing rods and his nets. He says he will teach them how to catch fish. + +Tom and Mia forget about the shell and the rope. They are happy and excited. They thank Sam for the ride and the lesson. They learn a lot and have fun. They see many fish and birds and waves. They think the harbor is very beautiful and big. They are glad they pulled the boat. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They open the box and see many things inside. + +"Look, Ben, a hat!" Lily says. She puts the hat on her head. It is a funny hat with wires and lights. + +"Look, Lily, a book!" Ben says. He picks up the book and opens it. It is a book about brains and how they work. + +"What is a brain?" Lily asks. + +"A brain is inside your head. It helps you think and feel and remember," Ben says. He points to a picture of a brain in the book. + +"Wow, a brain is amazing!" Lily says. She touches her head and tries to feel her brain. + +"Can I see your brain, Lily?" Ben asks. + +"No, silly, you can't see my brain. It is inside my skull. The skull is a hard bone that protects the brain," Lily says. She points to a picture of a skull in the book. + +"Can I see your skull, Lily?" Ben asks. + +"No, silly, you can't see my skull. It is under my skin and hair. The skin and hair are soft and cover the skull," Lily says. She points to a picture of a skin and hair in the book. + +"Can I see your skin and hair, Lily?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, silly, you can see my skin and hair. They are available for you to look and touch. Here, feel my hair. It is long and curly," Lily says. She lets Ben touch her hair. + +"Your hair is nice, Lily. Can I wear your hat?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, Ben, you can wear my hat. It is available for you to wear and play. Here, put it on your head. It is a funny hat with wires and lights," Lily says. She gives Ben her hat. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. I like your hat. It makes me feel smart," Ben says. He puts the hat on his head. It is a funny hat with wires and lights. + +"You are welcome, Ben. You are a good brother. I like your book. It makes me feel curious," Lily says. She holds the book in her hands. It is a book about brains and how they work. + +They smile and hug each other. They are happy to share and learn. They are twins who love each other. +Lily and Anna are sisters. They like to play with dolls and dress up. One day, Lily finds a new dress in her closet. It is pink and shiny and has flowers on it. Lily is very happy and puts it on. + +"Look, Anna, look at my pretty dress!" Lily says to her sister. + +Anna looks at Lily and feels angry. She does not have a new dress. She only has an old dress that is brown and dull and has holes in it. Anna thinks Lily's dress is ugly. + +"I don't like your dress, Lily. It is ugly and silly and too big for you. You look like a clown!" Anna says to Lily. + +Lily feels sad and hurt. She likes her dress and thinks it is beautiful. She does not understand why Anna is so mean to her. + +"Why are you so mean, Anna? I just want to play with you and share my dress. Don't you love me?" Lily says to Anna. + +Anna feels sorry for Lily. She loves her sister, but she is jealous of her dress. She knows she was mean and she wants to say sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I do love you. I was just angry because I don't have a new dress. Your dress is not ugly, it is pretty. Can I try it on?" Anna says to Lily. + +Lily smiles and hugs Anna. She is happy that Anna is sorry and wants to play with her. She takes off her dress and gives it to Anna. + +"Of course you can try it on, Anna. You are my sister and I love you. We can share everything. Here, you can wear my dress and I can wear yours. Then we can play and have fun." Lily says to Anna. + +Anna puts on Lily's dress and Lily puts on Anna's dress. They look at each other and laugh. They think they both look pretty and happy. They play with their dolls and dress up. They are tired and hungry after playing. They go to the kitchen and ask their mom for a snack. Then they go to their room and rest on their bed. They are sisters and they are friends. They are happy. +Sam and Lily were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were spies and look for clues. Sam had a toy phone and Lily had a toy flashlight. + +"Ring, ring, ring!" Sam said, holding the phone to his ear. "Hello, this is Sam, the spy. Who is this?" + +"It's me, Lily, your partner. I found something in the dark. Come and see!" Lily said, whispering into the phone. + +Sam ran to the other side of the room, where Lily was hiding behind the couch. She pointed her flashlight at the wall. There was a switch on the wall, next to a picture. + +"What is that?" Sam asked, curious. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a secret switch. Maybe it opens a door or turns on a light. Let's try it!" Lily said, excited. + +She reached for the switch and flipped it. Nothing happened. The switch was dull and broken. + +"Aw, that's no fun. It doesn't work." Lily said, disappointed. + +"Maybe it's a trick switch. Maybe it does something else. Maybe it makes a noise or sends a message. Let's listen!" Sam said, hopeful. + +They put their ears to the wall and waited. They heard nothing. The switch was dull and silent. + +"Aw, that's no fun either. It doesn't do anything." Sam said, sad. + +"Maybe it's a magic switch. Maybe it only works if we say a magic word. Let's try it!" Lily said, cheerful. + +She flipped the switch again and said, "Abracadabra!" + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was the doorbell. Someone was at the door. + +"Wow, it worked! It's a magic switch! It rang the doorbell!" Lily said, amazed. + +"Or maybe it's just a coincidence. Maybe someone is here to visit us. Let's go and see!" Sam said, curious. + +They ran to the door and opened it. It was their mom, who had just come back from the store. She had a big smile and a big bag. + +"Hi, kids! I'm home! Guess what I have for you?" She said, happy. + +"What, what, what?" Sam and Lily said, eager. + +"I have a surprise for you. It's a new toy. It's a spy kit. It has a real phone, a real flashlight, and a real switch. Do you want to see?" She said, proud. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Sam and Lily said, excited. + +They followed their mom to the kitchen, where she showed them the spy kit. It had a shiny phone, a bright flashlight, and a fun switch. The switch made different sounds and lights when they pressed it. + +"Wow, this is awesome! Thank you, mom!" Sam and Lily said, grateful. + +"You're welcome, kids. Have fun playing with your spy kit. But don't forget to share and be careful with the switch. It's not a toy, it's a spy tool." She said, loving. + +"Okay, mom. We will. We love you, mom!" Sam and Lily said, happy. + +They hugged their mom and ran back to the living room. They played with their spy kit for a long time. They pretended they were spies and looked for clues. They used the phone, the flashlight, and the switch. They had a lot of fun. The switch was not dull and broken. It was fun and cool. +Lila liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and many papers. She wanted to make a picture for her mom. She drew a big sun, a green tree, and a red house. She was very happy with her picture. + +She wanted to show her mom, but her mom was busy. Her mom was talking on the phone and making food. Lila waited and waited, but her mom did not look at her. Lila felt sad and angry. She wanted her mom to see her picture. + +She decided to be independent. She did not need her mom to see her picture. She could cover her mom's phone with her picture. Then her mom would have to look at it. She took her picture and walked to her mom. She said, "Mom, look at my picture!" + +But her mom did not hear her. Her mom was still talking on the phone. Lila reached up and put her picture on the phone. She covered the phone with her picture. She smiled and said, "Now you see my picture!" + +But her mom did not see her picture. Her mom saw her hand on the phone. Her mom got very mad. She yelled, "Lila, what are you doing? You ruined my phone call! You are a bad girl! Go to your room!" + +Lila felt very scared and sad. She did not understand why her mom was mad. She did not mean to ruin her phone call. She just wanted her mom to see her picture. She cried and ran to her room. She threw her picture on the floor. She did not like her picture anymore. She did not like her mom anymore. She wished she had a different mom. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball, a kite and a bag of peanuts. They share the peanuts and eat them. They are yummy. + +"Look, Ben, a big tree!" Anna says. She points to a tall tree with many leaves. "Can we climb it?" + +"OK, Anna, let's try!" Ben says. He runs to the tree and tries to grab a branch. But the branch is too high. He cannot reach it. + +"Wait, Ben, I have an idea!" Anna says. She picks up the ball and throws it to the branch. The ball hits the branch and makes it shake. A peanut falls from the branch. + +"Wow, Anna, you are smart!" Ben says. He picks up the peanut and gives it to Anna. "You can have it. You found it." + +"Thank you, Ben, you are kind!" Anna says. She takes the peanut and breaks it in half. She gives one half to Ben. "We can share it. It is more yummy that way." + +They eat the peanut and smile. They are happy. They are friends. +Sara and Ben love to act. They like to pretend they are different people and do funny things. Sometimes they act like animals, sometimes they act like superheroes, sometimes they act like their parents. + +One day, they decided to act like chefs. They put on aprons and hats and went to the kitchen. They found some pasta and sauce in the cupboard. They put the pasta in a big pot of water and the sauce in a small pot. They stirred and tasted and said, "Mmm, delicious!" + +Then they set the table with plates and forks and napkins. They called their mom and dad to come and eat. Mom and dad were very surprised and happy. They sat down and tried the pasta. They said, "Wow, this is lovely! You are very good chefs!" + +Sara and Ben smiled and bowed. They said, "Thank you, thank you! We are glad you like it!" They ate the pasta and sauce and had a lot of fun. They were very proud of their act. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the carpet. But Tom wanted to play with Lily's red car, and Lily did not want to share. + +"Give me your red car, Lily. It is faster and cooler than mine," Tom said. + +"No, Tom. It is my car. You have your own car. Go away," Lily said. + +Tom was angry. He tried to grab Lily's car from her hands. Lily held on tight. They pulled and pushed and shouted. Then Tom did a bad thing. He pinched Lily's arm hard. + +"Ow! Tom, that hurts! Stop it!" Lily cried. She let go of the car and rubbed her arm. Tom took the car and smiled. + +"Ha ha, I got the car. It is mine now," Tom said. + +But Lily was not going to give up. She saw something on the table. It was a battery. It was shiny and round and open. Lily had an idea. She picked up the battery and ran to Tom. + +"Tom, look what I have. It is a battery. It can make your car go faster and louder. Do you want it?" Lily said. + +Tom looked at the battery. He liked shiny things. He wanted to make his car go faster and louder. He forgot about pinching Lily. + +"Yes, I want it. Give it to me, Lily," Tom said. + +"OK, Tom. But you have to give me back my red car. Then we can share the battery and play together," Lily said. + +Tom thought for a moment. He liked the battery, but he also liked the red car. He did not want to lose either of them. But he also did not want to make Lily sad. He remembered that pinching was bad. He decided to be nice. + +"OK, Lily. Here is your red car. I am sorry I pinched you. Can we be friends?" Tom said. + +Lily smiled. She gave Tom the battery. She took her red car. She hugged Tom. + +"Yes, Tom. We can be friends. Thank you for sharing the battery. Let's play together," Lily said. + +They put the battery in one of the cars. They made it zoom and crash on the carpet. They laughed and had fun. They were happy. +Lily wanted to dress herself today. She was a big girl and she liked to choose her own clothes. She found a pink shirt with a unicorn on it. She loved unicorns. They were great and magical. + +She tried to put the shirt on, but it was hard. She put her head in the wrong hole and got stuck. She could not see anything. She felt scared and silly. She started to cry. + +Mom heard Lily crying and came to help. She saw Lily with the shirt over her head. She smiled and hugged her. She said, "It's okay, Lily. You are doing a good job. You just need some practice. Let me help you." + +Mom helped Lily take off the shirt and put it on the right way. She showed her how to find the tag and the sleeves. She said, "There you go. You look beautiful. You have a great shirt and a great smile." + +Lily felt happy and proud. She thanked Mom and gave her a kiss. She said, "I love you, Mom. And I love my unicorn shirt. Can we go to the park and show it to my friends?" + +Mom said, "Of course, Lily. Let's go. You are a big girl and a great daughter." +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, they see a big slide. They want to try it. + +"Can we go on the slide, mom?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. It is very high," mom says. + +Tom and Lily run to the slide. They climb the steps. Tom goes first. He sits on the slide and slides down. He laughs and shouts, "Whee!" + +Lily watches him. She is scared. She does not want to slide. She sits on the top step and cries. + +Mom sees Lily. She goes to the slide and hugs her. "It's okay, Lily. You don't have to slide if you don't want to. You can watch Tom or play with something else," mom says. + +Lily nods. She wipes her tears. She sees a bench near the slide. She walks to the bench and sits on it. She watches Tom slide again and again. He looks happy. + +Lily sees a ball on the ground. She picks it up. She throws it in the air and catches it. She likes the ball. She smiles. + +Mom watches Lily. She is proud of her. She sees that Lily is not scared anymore. She is having fun. She joins Lily on the bench and plays with the ball with her. + +Tom sees mom and Lily. He slides down one last time and runs to them. He wants to play with the ball too. He says, "Can I play with you?" + +"Of course, Tom. You can play with us," mom says. + +Tom, Lily, and mom play with the ball on the bench. They laugh and hug. They are happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, Tom finds a laser in his dad's drawer. He thinks it is a fun toy. He takes it to Mia's house. + +Mia sees the laser. She likes the bright light. She wants to play with it too. Tom and Mia take turns to point the laser at things. They make the laser go on and off. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, Tom and Mia see a cat. The cat is black and white. It is playful. It likes to chase things. Tom and Mia point the laser at the cat. The cat sees the light. It runs after it. It tries to catch it. It jumps and pounces. + +Tom and Mia think this is funny. They move the laser around. The cat follows it. It runs into the sofa. It runs into the table. It runs into the wall. It makes a lot of noise. + +Tom and Mia's moms hear the noise. They come to see what is going on. They see the laser and the cat. They are not happy. They tell Tom and Mia to stop. They say the laser is not a toy. They say the laser can hurt the cat's eyes. They say the laser can hurt Tom and Mia's eyes too. They take the laser away. They put it back in the drawer. + +Tom and Mia are sorry. They did not know the laser was bad. They say sorry to their moms. They say sorry to the cat. They hug the cat. They play with the cat. They use a ball instead of a laser. The cat likes the ball. It is playful. It chases the ball. It catches the ball. It purrs. + +Tom and Mia are happy. They still like to play with toys. But they do not play with lasers anymore. They know lasers are not toys. They know lasers are for grown-ups. They know lasers are for work, not for fun. +Lily and Tom were playing in the jungle. They liked to swing on the vines and make noises like monkeys. They saw many animals and plants, but they were not afraid. They had each other and their big friend, Rafa. + +Rafa was a gorilla who lived in the jungle. He was very strong and kind. He liked to play with Lily and Tom, and he taught them many things. He showed them how to find fruits and nuts, how to make a nest, and how to avoid danger. + +One day, they heard a loud roar. It was a lion who was hunting for food. He saw Lily and Tom and ran towards them. Lily and Tom were scared. They did not know what to do. They looked for Rafa, but he was far away. + +"Help, Rafa, help!" they shouted. + +Rafa heard them and quickly swung on the vines. He reached them just in time and scared the lion away. He hugged Lily and Tom and made sure they were okay. + +"Thank you, Rafa, you saved us!" they said. + +"You're welcome, my little friends. You are brave and smart, but you have to be careful. The jungle can be dangerous. Come, let's go to our nest and rest. You are safe with me." he said. + +They followed Rafa to his nest, which was made of leaves and branches. They snuggled together and felt warm and cozy. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of more adventures in the jungle. +Lily was a princess who lived in a big palace. She had many toys and dresses, but she was not happy. She wanted to have a friend to play with and talk to. + +One day, she saw a bird outside her window. It had blue and yellow feathers and a long tail. It was a rare bird that came from far away. Lily opened the window and said, "Hello, bird. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The bird flew to the window and said, "Hello, princess. I am Lila. I am looking for a place to stay. Can I be your friend?" + +Lily was very happy. She said, "Yes, Lila. You can be my friend. You can stay in my palace. I will give you food and water and a soft bed. Come in, please." + +Lila flew into the palace and followed Lily to her room. They played with the toys and dresses and told each other stories. They laughed and sang and had fun. Lily felt very happy. She had gained a new friend. She said, "Thank you, Lila. You are the best friend I ever had." + +Lila said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind and generous. You are the best friend I ever had, too." + +They hugged each other and smiled. They were happy in the palace. They were friends forever. +Lily liked to design things. She had many crayons and papers and stickers. She made pictures of flowers and stars and animals. She was very good at design. + +One day, she wanted to design something new. She asked her mom, "Can I design a wild thing?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, what kind of wild thing do you want to design?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She said, "I want to design a wild bird. A big, colorful, loud bird that can fly high and sing songs." + +Her mom said, "That sounds like a fun idea. What do you need to design a wild bird?" + +Lily said, "I need a big paper, and many crayons, and some feathers, and some glue." + +Her mom helped her find the things she needed. Lily started to design her wild bird. She drew a big circle for the body, and a small circle for the head. She added a long beak, and two eyes, and a crest. She colored the bird with many crayons. She made it red, and yellow, and blue, and green. She glued some feathers on the wings and the tail. She was very proud of her design. + +She showed her mom her wild bird. Her mom said, "Wow, Lily, that is a beautiful wild bird. You are very creative. What is its name?" + +Lily said, "Its name is Clumsy. Because it is so big and colorful, it sometimes bumps into things and falls down. But it always gets up and flies again. And it always sings happy songs." + +Her mom said, "I like that name. Clumsy is a very special wild bird. Can I hang it on the wall?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please. I want everyone to see my design." + +Her mom hung the wild bird on the wall. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I love you too, Lily. And I love your design." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. There are many flowers in the park. Anna and Ben like to smell the flowers and look at their colors. + +One day, they see a large flower. It is bigger than their heads. It is yellow and red. It smells very sweet. Anna and Ben want to touch the large flower. + +"Wow, look at this flower!" Anna says. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"Can we touch it?" Ben asks. "I want to feel it." + +They go closer to the large flower. But a bee comes out of the flower. The bee is angry. It buzzes loudly and flies around the flower. + +"Stop!" the bee says. "This is my flower. You cannot touch it. Go away!" + +Anna and Ben are scared. They do not like the bee. They do not want to be stung. + +"Sorry, bee," Anna says. "We did not know this was your flower. We just wanted to see it." + +"Too bad," the bee says. "This is my home. I make honey here. You cannot come near it. I will prevent you." + +The bee flies closer to Anna and Ben. It looks ready to sting them. + +Anna and Ben run away. They do not want to play with the large flower anymore. They find another flower. It is smaller and purple. It does not have a bee. + +"Look, this flower is nice too," Ben says. "It does not smell as sweet, but it is still pretty." + +"Yes, and it is safe," Anna says. "We can touch it and smell it. We do not have to worry about the bee." + +They touch and smell the purple flower. They are happy. They forget about the large flower and the bee. They play in the park until it is time to go home. +Lily and Max were bored. They wanted to play with something new. They saw the dishwasher in the kitchen. It had many buttons and lights. They thought it looked fun. + +"Let's try to open it," Lily said. She pulled the handle, but it was locked. Max pushed some buttons, but nothing happened. They tried harder and harder, but the dishwasher did not open. + +"Maybe we can climb on it," Max said. He was flexible and could bend his legs and arms. He jumped on the counter and crawled on top of the dishwasher. Lily followed him. They felt the dishwasher shake and make noises. + +"Uh-oh," Lily said. "I think we broke it." + +Suddenly, the dishwasher door popped open. Water and soap sprayed out. Lily and Max screamed and fell off. They were wet and soapy. The kitchen floor was flooded. Mom and Dad heard the noise and ran to the kitchen. They were angry and shocked. + +"What did you do?" Mom yelled. "You ruined the dishwasher and made a mess!" + +"We were just trying to play," Lily and Max said. They were scared and sorry. + +Mom and Dad shook their heads. They took Lily and Max to the bathroom and cleaned them up. Then they made them help clean the kitchen. They also took away their toys and TV for a week. Lily and Max learned their lesson. They never tried to play with the dishwasher again. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They also liked to zip their jackets up and down, up and down. They thought it was a funny sound. + +One day, they saw a big dog in the park. The dog was playful and wanted to join them. He ran after them and barked. Lily and Ben were scared. They did not like the dog. They tried to run away, but the dog was faster. + +"Help, help!" Lily cried. "The dog is chasing us!" + +"Let's go to the slide!" Ben said. "Maybe he can't follow us there!" + +They ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. They hoped the dog would leave them alone. But the dog did not. He jumped on the ladder and followed them. + +Lily and Ben reached the top of the slide. They looked down and saw the dog behind them. They had no choice. They had to slide down. They hoped the dog would not catch them. + +They zipped down the slide as fast as they could. They thought they were safe. But they were wrong. The dog was faster. He zipped down the slide after them. He caught them at the bottom. He bit their jackets and tore them apart. He also bit their arms and legs. He made them bleed. + +Lily and Ben screamed and cried. They were hurt and scared. The dog was not playful. He was mean and angry. The result was bad. They wished they never zipped their jackets. They wished they never met the dog. They wished someone would help them. But no one did. The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with their scooters in the park. They zoom and turn and laugh. They have fun. + +But one day, the sky is gray and it rains. Lily and Ben cannot go to the park. They are sad. They sit on the couch and look out the window. + +"Can we play with our scooters inside?" Ben asks. + +"No, we can't," Lily says. "Mommy says scooters are for outside. They can make the floor dirty." + +"Then what can we do?" Ben says. + +Lily thinks. She has an idea. She smiles. + +"I know!" she says. "We can bathe our scooters!" + +Ben likes the idea. He smiles too. + +They take their scooters to the bathroom. They fill the tub with water and soap. They put their scooters in the tub. They scrub and rinse and splash. They make bubbles and sing. They have fun. + +Mommy comes to the bathroom. She sees Lily and Ben and their scooters. She is surprised. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. + +"We are bathing our scooters!" Lily and Ben say. + +"Why are you bathing your scooters?" Mommy asks. + +"Because they are dirty," Lily says. + +"Because it is raining," Ben says. + +Mommy laughs. She hugs Lily and Ben. + +"That's very nice of you," she says. "But you know what? You are dirty too. You need a bath as well." + +Lily and Ben agree. They take off their clothes and join their scooters in the tub. They bathe and play and laugh. They have fun. +Lily liked to write. She had a big book with many pages. She wrote her name, her friends' names, and some words she learned. She also drew pictures of things she saw or liked. + +One day, she saw a cactus in her garden. It was green and had many spikes. She thought it was great. She wanted to write about it and draw it in her book. + +She ran to her book and got a crayon. She wrote "cactus" and drew a circle with lines. She was happy with her work. She showed it to her mom. + +"Look, mom, I wrote cactus and drew it!" she said. + +Mom smiled and hugged her. "That's very good, Lily. You are a great writer and artist. I'm proud of you." + +Lily felt warm and happy. She loved to write and draw. She loved her mom and her cactus. She wrote "I love you" and drew a heart on the next page. +Jill liked to play with her hair. She had long, brown hair that she could make into different styles. She could make a ponytail, a braid, a bun, or a bow. She liked to look at herself in the mirror and smile. + +One day, she decided to try a new style. She pulled her hair to one side and tied it with a ribbon. She thought it looked charming. She ran to show her mom. + +"Mom, look at my hair!" she said. "Do you like it?" + +Mom looked at her and smiled. "I do, Jill. It's very charming. But be careful with your ribbon. It might come loose." + +Jill nodded. She was careful not to touch her ribbon. She went to play with her toys. + +But she did not see her brother Jack. Jack was hiding behind the couch. He liked to tease Jill. He saw her ribbon and had an idea. He waited until Jill was busy with her dolls. Then he crept up behind her and pulled her ribbon. + +"Hey!" Jill cried. "Give it back!" + +Jack laughed and ran away with the ribbon. Jill chased him. She was angry and sad. She wanted her ribbon back. She wanted her charming style back. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see. She saw Jack and Jill running and shouting. She saw Jill's hair falling down. She saw the ribbon in Jack's hand. + +"Jack, stop!" she said. "That's not nice. Give Jill her ribbon back. And say you're sorry." + +Jack stopped. He looked at Mom. He looked at Jill. He saw her tears. He felt bad. He gave Jill her ribbon back. He said he was sorry. + +Jill took her ribbon. She fixed her hair. She wiped her tears. She said she forgave him. + +Mom hugged them both. She said she was proud of them. She said they should play nicely. She said they were both charming. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. But sometimes they have different opinions. Sara likes to swing high and fast. Ben likes to swing low and slow. One day, they both want to swing on the same swing. + +"Let me swing first!" Sara says. "I want to swing high and fast!" + +"No, let me swing first!" Ben says. "I want to swing low and slow!" + +They start to pull and push each other. They are not calm. They are angry and loud. + +"Stop it!" a voice says. It is Mom. She comes to the park to pick them up. She sees Sara and Ben fighting. She is not happy. + +"Why are you fighting?" Mom asks. "You are friends. You should share and take turns." + +"But we have different opinions!" Sara and Ben say. "We like to swing differently!" + +Mom smiles. She has an idea. She takes them to another swing. It is a big swing. It can fit two people. Mom helps Sara and Ben sit on the swing. She pushes them gently. + +"Look!" Mom says. "You can swing together. You can swing high and fast, or low and slow. You can have fun and be calm. You can respect each other's opinions. You can be good friends." + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry. They say sorry. They smile. They hug. They enjoy the swing. They are happy. They learn a lesson. They thank Mom. + +The end. +Lily and Tom are best friends. They like to play in Lily's room. Lily has many toys and books. Tom has a furry bear. He brings it to Lily's house. + +One day, they want to play something new. They look around the room. They see a lamp on the table. The lamp has a red shade and a yellow bulb. It looks bright and pretty. + +"Let's play with the lamp," Lily says. "We can pretend it is a magic lamp." + +"OK," Tom says. He likes to pretend. He picks up the lamp and rubs it with his hand. + +"Whoosh!" A sound comes from the lamp. Lily and Tom are surprised. They see a puff of smoke. Then they see a face. It is a friendly face. It smiles at them. + +"Hello, I am the lamp genie," the face says. "I can grant you one wish. What do you want?" + +Lily and Tom are excited. They think of many things they want. They want candy, toys, books, and more. + +But they also want to be kind. They do not want to be greedy. They look at each other. They have an idea. + +They whisper to each other. Then they turn to the lamp genie. + +"We have a wish," Lily says. "We wish that you can be free from the lamp. You can go wherever you want and do whatever you want." + +The lamp genie is happy. He is touched by their wish. He nods his head. + +"Thank you, Lily and Tom. You are very sweet and generous. You have made me very happy. I will grant your wish. I will be free from the lamp. But I will always remember you. You are my friends." + +He waves his hand. The lamp turns back to normal. The lamp genie disappears. Lily and Tom hug each other. They are happy too. They have done a good thing. + +They put the lamp back on the table. They play with their toys and books. They share the furry bear. They have fun. They are best friends. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play with a ball in the park. They take turns to kick the ball and run after it. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. The dog sees the ball and wants to play too. The dog runs to the ball and picks it up with his mouth. He runs away with the ball. + +Tim and Mia are sad. They want their ball back. They run after the dog and shout, "Hey, dog, give us our ball!" + +The dog does not listen. He thinks it is a game. He runs faster and faster. He is a mighty dog. + +Tim and Mia are tired. They cannot catch the dog. They stop and wait. They hope the dog will drop the ball. + +The dog sees a squirrel. He likes squirrels. He drops the ball and chases the squirrel. The ball rolls to Tim and Mia. + +Tim and Mia are happy. They have their ball back. They hug each other and say, "Yay, we got our ball!" + +They kick the ball and play again. They are careful to watch out for the dog. They are good friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to blow bubbles with their soap and wand. They made big bubbles and small bubbles. They chased the bubbles and popped them. + +But then, a big dog came running to them. The dog wanted to play too. He jumped and barked and tried to catch the bubbles. Tom and Lily were scared. They ran away from the dog. + +The dog followed them. He ran too fast and bumped into Tom. Tom fell down and hurt his knee. He cried and said, "Ow, ow, ow!" + +Lily saw Tom and ran to him. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Tom. I'm here. Don't cry." + +The dog saw that Tom was hurt. He felt sorry. He stopped barking and wagged his tail. He licked Tom's knee and said, "Woof, woof, woof!" + +Tom looked at the dog. He saw that the dog was not mean. He was just playful. He smiled and said, "Hi, dog. Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog nodded and said, "Woof, woof, woof!" + +Tom and Lily got up and took their soap and wand. They blew more bubbles for the dog. The dog chased the bubbles and popped them. He was happy. Tom and Lily were happy too. They made a new friend. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they want to go outside and see the park. Their mom says they have to wait until she is ready. + +One day, Sara and Ben have a plan. They put on their hats and coats. They look for their mom. She is in the kitchen. She is busy making lunch. + +"Mom, can we play in our room?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, but don't make a mess," mom says. + +"OK, mom," Ben says. + +Sara and Ben go to their room. They close the door. They open the window. They see the park. It is sunny and green. They see the slide and the swings. They want to have fun. + +"Let's escape!" Sara says. + +"Yes, let's escape!" Ben says. + +They climb out of the window. They run to the park. They laugh and shout. They slide and swing. They have a lot of fun. + +But mom is not happy. She goes to their room. She sees the open window. She sees their hats and coats on the floor. She sees their toys on the bed. She is angry and worried. + +She runs to the park. She sees Sara and Ben. They see her. They are scared. + +"Sara! Ben! What are you doing here?" mom says. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We wanted to play in the park," Sara says. + +"We wanted to escape," Ben says. + +"You can't escape like that. It is not safe. It is not nice. You have to listen to me. You have to stay in the house until I say so," mom says. + +She takes their hands. She brings them back to the house. She gives them lunch. She gives them a hug. She gives them a long talk. + +Sara and Ben are sorry. They say they love mom. They say they will not escape again. + +They learn a lesson. They learn that escape is not a good style. They learn that mom knows best. They learn to be good twins. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of toys, but they wanted to play with the same ones. They both liked the rocket, the dinosaur and the doll. + +"Give me the rocket!" Lily said. "I want to go to space!" + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. "I had it first!" + +They both pulled the rocket and started to struggle. The rocket broke in two and they both fell down. + +"Look what you did!" Lily cried. "You broke the rocket!" + +"It's your fault!" Ben shouted. "You were too rough!" + +They were both very sad and angry. They did not want to play with each other anymore. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the broken rocket and the unhappy children. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +"Lily and Ben broke the rocket!" They both said at the same time. + +Mom sighed and picked up the pieces. She looked at them and smiled. + +"I have an idea," Mom said. "Why don't we make a new toy out of these pieces? We can use some glue, some tape and some stickers. It will be an original toy that no one else has. Do you want to try?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and nodded. They liked the idea of making a new toy. They followed Mom to the kitchen and started to work. They glued, taped and stickered the pieces together. They made a new toy that looked like a dinosaur-rocket-doll. It was very funny and colorful. + +"Wow, this is awesome!" Lily said. + +"Yeah, this is cool!" Ben said. + +They thanked Mom and hugged her. They took their new toy to the living room and played with it happily. They pretended to fly to space, roar like a dinosaur and dress like a doll. They shared their toy and had fun. They did not struggle anymore. They were friends again. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big doll that could talk and sing. Tom had a small car that could move and beep. Lily liked her doll very much, but Tom wanted to play with it too. + +"Can I have your doll for a bit?" Tom asked Lily. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. "You have your car, play with that!" + +"But your doll is more fun!" Tom said. "My car is cheap and boring!" + +Tom tried to grab the doll from Lily, but Lily held it tight. They started to pull and tug, and they both complained. + +"Let go of my doll!" Lily shouted. + +"Give me your doll!" Tom yelled. + +They pulled so hard that the doll broke in half. The head and the body fell on the floor, and the doll stopped talking and singing. Lily and Tom were shocked and sad. They both started to cry. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken doll and the crying kids, and she was angry and worried. + +"What have you done?" she asked. "That doll was very expensive and special! How could you be so careless and selfish?" + +She picked up the doll and tried to fix it, but it was too late. The doll was ruined. She looked at Lily and Tom, and she said: + +"You are both in big trouble. You need to learn to share and be nice to each other. And you need to pay for a new doll. You will have no toys and no TV for a week. Go to your rooms now!" + +Lily and Tom felt very sorry and ashamed. They wished they had not fought over the doll. They went to their rooms, still crying. + +As they walked upstairs, they heard a loud siren outside. They looked out the window and saw an ambulance. It was going to their neighbor's house, where an old man lived. He had fallen down the stairs and hurt his head. He needed help. + +Lily and Tom felt even more sad and scared. They wondered if the old man was okay. They wished they could help him. They wished they had not wasted their time and money on a silly doll. They realized that there were more important things in life than toys. They hugged each other and said: + +"I'm sorry, I love you." + +"I'm sorry, I love you too." +Lily and Sam were twins who liked to go to the park with their mom. They always took the bus to get there, because it was fun and fast. They liked to sit by the window and look at the cars, the trees, and the people. + +One day, they saw something very rare on the bus. It was a big, fluffy dog with a red vest. The dog was sitting next to a man who had a white stick. Lily and Sam were curious and wanted to pet the dog, but their mom stopped them. + +"Shh, you can't touch that dog," she said. "That dog is working. He is helping the man who can't see." + +Lily and Sam didn't understand. How could a dog help a man who can't see? They asked their mom to explain. + +"The dog is called a guide dog," she said. "He is trained to follow the man's commands and lead him safely. He can sense when there is a curb, a door, or a danger. He is the man's eyes." + +Lily and Sam were amazed. They thought the dog was very smart and brave. They wanted to say thank you to the dog and the man, but they didn't know how. + +Their mom smiled and said, "You can say thank you with your words or your smile. But remember, don't touch the dog or distract him. He needs to focus on his job." + +Lily and Sam nodded and waited for their stop. When they got off the bus, they waved and smiled at the dog and the man. The dog wagged his tail and the man said, "Thank you, kids. Have a nice day." + +Lily and Sam felt happy and proud. They learned something new and made a new friend. They couldn't wait to tell their dad about the rare dog on the bus. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys of different colors and shapes, but they did not like to share them. They always fought over who had more toys or who had the best toys. + +One day, their mom told them to clean their room and put their toys away. She said they had to be organized and tidy, or they would lose their toys. Ben and Mia did not listen to their mom. They threw their toys all over the room and spread them on the floor, on the bed, and on the shelves. They did not care if their toys were mixed up or broken. + +The next day, their mom had a surprise for them. She said they were going to visit their grandma, who lived in the west. She said grandma had a big garden with flowers and animals, and a swing and a slide. Ben and Mia were very excited and wanted to go right away. They ran to their room to pack their toys, but they could not find them. Their room was so messy and chaotic, they could not see their toys. They looked under the bed, behind the curtains, and in the closet, but they could not find their favorite toys. + +They started to cry and asked their mom for help. Their mom came to their room and shook her head. She said, "I told you to be organized and put your toys away, but you did not listen. Now you have lost your toys, and you have no time to look for them. We have to go to grandma's house now, or we will miss the bus. You can only take one toy each, the ones that are on the table." + +Ben and Mia looked at the table and saw two toys that they did not like. They were old and dirty and boring. They did not want to take them, but they had no choice. They felt very sad and sorry. They wished they had listened to their mom and been organized. + +On the bus, they saw other kids who had nice and fun toys. They wanted to play with them, but the other kids did not want to share. They said, "These are our toys, and we take good care of them. We do not spread them all over the place, we put them away when we are done. You should do the same, or you will lose your toys." + +Ben and Mia realized that the other kids were right. They learned their lesson. They decided to be more organized and tidy, and to share their toys with each other. They hoped to find their toys when they came back from grandma's house. They also hoped to have a good time with grandma and her garden. They said to each other, "Let's be organized and kind, and we will have more fun." + +The end. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, it was very hot and sunny. Lily had a big hat that kept her head cool. Ben did not have a hat. He felt his face get hot and red. + +"Can I wear your hat?" Ben asked Lily. + +"No, it is my hat. You can find your own hat," Lily said. She did not want to share. + +Ben was sad and jealous. He looked around for a hat, but he could not find one. He saw a big tree with green leaves. He ran to the tree and sat under it. He felt the shade make him feel better. + +Lily saw Ben under the tree. She felt lonely and bored. She wanted to play with Ben, but she did not want to give him her hat. She thought he was silly to stay under the tree. + +"Come and play with me," Lily called to Ben. + +"No, I like it here. It is nice and cool. You can come and join me," Ben said. + +Lily did not want to leave her hat. She stayed in the sun. She felt her head get hotter and hotter. She wished she had a friend to play with. + +She realized that she was wrong to be selfish. She decided to be kind and share. She took off her hat and ran to the tree. She gave her hat to Ben. + +"Here, you can wear my hat. I am sorry I was mean to you. Can we be friends again?" Lily said. + +Ben smiled and put on the hat. He felt happy and grateful. He gave Lily a hug. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. I am sorry I was jealous of you. Can we play together?" Ben said. + +Lily and Ben played under the tree. They shared the hat and the shade. They had fun and laughed. They learned that sharing is caring and friendship is better than jealousy. +One day, Tom and Jen went to the park with Mom. They saw a big slide and wanted to try it. Mom said they could go, but they had to be careful. Tom and Jen ran to the slide and climbed up the steps. + +Tom went first. He sat on the slide and pushed himself down. He went very fast and felt the wind in his hair. He was happy and laughed. He reached the end of the slide and jumped off. He looked up and saw Jen. + +Jen was scared. She did not like the slide. It was too high and too fast. She wanted to go back, but she could not. She was stuck at the top. She cried and called for Mom. + +Mom heard Jen and ran to the slide. She saw Jen and tried to calm her down. She said, "It's okay, Jen. You can do it. Just slide down and I will catch you. It's not scary. It's fun." + +Jen looked at Mom and then at the slide. She saw Tom waiting for her. He smiled and said, "Come on, Jen. It's not scary. It's fun. I will show you." + +Tom climbed up the steps again and sat next to Jen. He held her hand and said, "Ready? One, two, three, go!" He pushed them both down the slide. + +Jen felt Tom's hand and heard his voice. She closed her eyes and slid down with him. She felt the wind in her hair and the slide under her. She opened her eyes and saw Mom and Tom. They were happy and clapped. She reached the end of the slide and jumped off. She hugged Mom and Tom and said, "I did it! I did it! It was not scary. It was fun." + +Mom and Tom hugged Jen and said, "You did it! You did it! You are brave and smart. We are proud of you." + +They all smiled and laughed. They had fun at the park. They saw a pole and a swing and a sandbox. They played and played until it was time to go home. They said goodbye to the slide and the park and went home. They were happy and tired. They had a good day. The end. +Ben and Mia were playing near the lake. They liked to throw stones and watch the water splash. Sometimes they saw fish or frogs or ducks. They were having fun. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a big, green alligator. It had sharp teeth and a long tail. It was hungry and angry. It wanted to eat Ben and Mia. + +Ben and Mia were scared. They ran away from the lake. They looked for a safe place to hide. They saw a big tree with a hole. They ran to the tree and crawled inside. They hoped the alligator would not find them. + +They waited and waited. They heard the alligator roar and snap. They hugged each other and whispered. They wished their mom and dad were here. They missed them a lot. + +After a while, they heard a different noise. It was a car horn. It was their mom and dad. They had come to pick them up. They realized they were safe. They were happy and relieved. + +They crawled out of the tree and ran to the car. They told their mom and dad what happened. Their mom and dad hugged them and kissed them. They said they were brave and smart. They said they were sorry they were late. + +They drove away from the lake. They left the alligator behind. They went home and had a warm bath and a yummy dinner. They felt comfortable and cozy. They thanked their mom and dad for saving them. They said they loved them very much. They went to bed and slept well. They dreamed of nice things. +Lily loved to paint. She had many colors and brushes and papers. They were her equipment. She liked to make pictures of flowers and animals and rainbows. She was very happy when she painted. + +One day, she wanted to paint a big picture on the wall. She asked her mom if she could do it. Her mom said no. She said the wall was not for painting. She said Lily could paint on paper or canvas. Lily was sad. She really wanted to paint on the wall. + +She waited until her mom was busy. Then she took her equipment and went to the wall. She started to paint a mighty lion. She used yellow and brown and black. She made a big mane and a long tail and sharp teeth. She was very proud of her lion. + +But then her mom saw her. She was very angry. She said Lily was naughty. She said she had to stop painting and clean the wall. She said she had to say sorry. Lily was scared. She did not want to make her mom angry. She did not want to clean the wall. She did not want to say sorry. She wanted to keep her lion. + +She started to cry. She said she was sorry. She said she liked her lion. She said she did not mean to be naughty. Her mom hugged her. She said she loved her. She said she understood. She said she liked her lion too. But she said the wall was not for painting. She said she had to clean it anyway. She said she would help her. She said they could paint another lion on paper or canvas later. Lily nodded. She wiped her tears. She took a cloth and some water. She started to clean the wall with her mom. She was still sad, but she felt better. She knew her mom was not angry anymore. She knew she could paint again. She knew she had a mighty lion in her heart. +Tom and Anna are brother and sister. They like to play in their house. They have many toys and games. But their favorite thing to do is to send things down the stair. + +They take their cars, balls, dolls and books and put them on the top of the stair. Then they push them one by one and watch them roll, bounce, slide and fall down the stair. They laugh and clap when they see the things make funny noises and shapes. + +"Look, Anna, this car is very fast!" Tom says as he sends a red car down the stair. + +"Wow, Tom, that is a great car!" Anna says as she sees the car zoom past her. + +"Now it is your turn, Anna. What will you send?" Tom asks. + +"I will send this ball. It is very round and soft." Anna says as she sends a yellow ball down the stair. + +"Ooh, Anna, that is a great ball!" Tom says as he sees the ball bounce and hop down the stair. + +They take turns to send more things down the stair. They have a lot of fun. They do not see their mom come into the hall. + +"Tom, Anna, what are you doing?" Mom says as she sees the mess on the stair and the floor. + +"Hi, Mom, we are playing. We are sending things down the stair." Tom and Anna say. + +"Sending things down the stair? That is not a good game. That is a dangerous game. You can hurt yourselves or break the things. You have to stop and clean up now." Mom says. + +"Sorry, Mom, we did not know. We will stop and clean up." Tom and Anna say. + +They help Mom to pick up the things and put them back in their rooms. They say sorry to their toys and books. They hug Mom and say they love her. Mom hugs them back and says she loves them too. She says they can play other games that are safe and fun. They agree and go to find a new game. They are still happy. +Sam and Mia are playing in the garden. They have a big bin full of water and some toys. They like to splash and soak each other with the water. They laugh and have fun. + +"Look, Mia, I have a boat!" Sam says, holding a plastic cup. He puts it in the water and makes it float. + +"I have a duck!" Mia says, holding a rubber duck. She puts it in the water and makes it quack. + +They play with their toys and pretend they are on a lake. They make waves and noises. + +But then, Sam smells something sour. He makes a face and says, "Ew, what is that?" + +He looks around and sees a lemon on the ground. He picks it up and says, "It's a lemon! It must have fallen from the tree." + +He squeezes the lemon and some juice comes out. He says, "I wonder how it tastes." + +He puts the lemon to his mouth and licks it. He makes a sour face and says, "Blech! It's sour! It's not good!" + +He throws the lemon in the bin and says, "I don't like lemons. They are sour and yucky." + +Mia laughs and says, "I like lemons. They are sour and yummy." + +She picks up the lemon from the bin and says, "Can I have it?" + +Sam says, "Sure, you can have it. But be careful, it might make you sour too." + +Mia smiles and says, "Thank you, Sam. You are sweet." + +She licks the lemon and makes a sour face too. But she says, "Mmm, it's good. I like it." + +She puts the lemon in her cup and says, "Now I have lemonade!" + +She offers the cup to Sam and says, "Do you want some?" + +Sam says, "No, thank you, Mia. I don't like lemonade. It's too sour for me." + +He says, "Let's play with the water again. It's more fun." + +They put their toys back in the water and splash and soak each other again. They laugh and have fun. They are happy. +Lily liked to dance. She danced in her room, in the garden, and in the park. She wanted to become a graceful dancer like the ones she saw on TV. She had a pink dress that she wore when she danced. She felt happy and pretty in her pink dress. + +One day, she saw a poster for a dance show. It had a picture of a dancer in a pink dress. She looked graceful and beautiful. Lily wanted to see the show. She asked her mom if they could go. + +"Mom, can we go to the dance show? Please, please, please!" Lily begged. + +"Maybe, Lily. It depends on how much it costs and when it is. Let me see the poster," her mom said. + +She looked at the poster and smiled. "Lily, you are in luck. The dance show is free and it is tomorrow. We can go if you want." + +"Yay! Thank you, mom! I can't wait to see the dancer in the pink dress!" Lily said. + +The next day, they went to the dance show. Lily was excited. She wore her pink dress and her mom braided her hair. They found a seat in the front row. The lights dimmed and the music started. Lily saw the dancer in the pink dress. She was graceful and beautiful. She moved like a butterfly. Lily watched her with wonder. She clapped and cheered when the show was over. + +"Did you like the show, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"I loved it, mom! The dancer in the pink dress was amazing! She was like a fairy. I want to be like her when I grow up," Lily said. + +"You can be anything you want, Lily. You just have to work hard and practice. You are already a graceful dancer in your pink dress," her mom said. + +Lily hugged her mom. She felt happy and proud. She dreamed of becoming a graceful dancer in a pink dress. +Lily was a young girl who liked to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to put some sausages in a pan on the stove. Lily was happy to do it, but she did not know how to turn on the fire. + +She saw a red button on the wall and thought it was for the fire. She pushed it and heard a loud noise. She got scared and ran to her mom. "Mom, mom, I made a big boom!" she cried. + +Her mom came to the kitchen and saw smoke and sparks. She quickly turned off the button and grabbed a towel to put out the fire. She hugged Lily and said, "Oh, Lily, you are not hurt, are you? That was not the fire button, that was the alarm button. You should never touch it unless there is a real emergency." + +Lily felt sorry and said, "I'm sorry, mom, I wanted to help you. I did not know what the button was for. How can I learn?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily, you are a good girl. But you have to be careful in the kitchen. There are many things that can be dangerous. You have to ask me or dad before you use anything. And you have to watch and listen to what we do. That's how you can learn." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom, I will do that. Can I still help you with the sausages?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, you can. But first, let's open the window and let the smoke out. And then, let's put some new sausages in a new pan. And I will show you how to turn on the fire safely." + +Lily and her mom worked together and made some yummy sausages for lunch. Lily learned a lot and had fun. She also learned to be more careful and to ask for help when she did not know something. That was a good lesson for a young girl. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a lovely object in the sky. It is big and round and yellow. It looks like a ball. + +"Look, Tom, a ball in the sky!" Sara says. + +"Wow, Sara, it is so pretty! Can we catch it?" Tom asks. + +They run after the ball in the sky. They follow it with their eyes. They try to jump and reach it. But the ball is too high and too far. + +"Where is the ball going?" Sara wonders. + +"Maybe it is going to another park. Maybe it wants to play with other children," Tom guesses. + +They keep following the ball in the sky. They do not see where they are going. They do not see the big tree in front of them. They bump into the tree and fall down. + +"Ouch, that hurts!" Sara cries. + +"Are you okay, Sara?" Tom asks. + +They rub their heads and look at each other. They are sad. They lost the ball in the sky. + +"Maybe the ball will come back tomorrow. Maybe we can try again," Tom says. + +"Maybe, Tom, maybe. But now we need to go home. It is getting dark," Sara says. + +They hold hands and walk back to their homes. They say goodbye and hug each other. They hope to see the ball in the sky again. They do not know that the ball is the sun. And that the sun will come back every morning. And that the sun is not a toy, but a lovely object that gives light and warmth to the world. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair, a pink dress, and a smile. Lily would kiss Anna and hug her every day. + +One day, Lily saw something shiny on the table. It was an ashtray. Lily did not know what it was, but she liked how it sparkled. She took the ashtray and put it in her room. She thought it would be a good gift for Anna. + +Lily gave the ashtray to Anna and said, "This is for you, Anna. You are my best friend. You are very intelligent and pretty. I love you." She kissed Anna and put the ashtray next to her. + +But Lily's mom saw the ashtray and was angry. She said, "Lily, where did you get this? This is not a toy. This is a bad thing. It makes people sick. You should not touch it. Give it back to me right now." + +Lily was sad and scared. She did not want to make her mom angry. She did not want to lose her gift for Anna. She said, "But mom, I love Anna. I wanted to give her something nice. I did not know it was bad. I'm sorry." + +Lily's mom saw that Lily was sorry. She hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you love Anna. But you have to be careful. Some things are not for children. They are dangerous. You can give Anna something else. Something safe and fun. Like a sticker or a flower. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. I love you." She kissed her mom and gave her the ashtray. She went to her room and found a sticker for Anna. She said, "This is for you, Anna. You are my best friend. You are very intelligent and pretty. I love you." She kissed Anna and hugged her. She was happy again. +Anna liked to draw pictures with her crayons. She had many colors and shapes to make her drawings beautiful. She also liked to put stamps on her pictures to make them special. She had stamps of animals, flowers, stars and hearts. + +One day, she wanted to show her pictures to her friend Ben, who lived next door. She put some of her best pictures in a folder and went to his house. She knocked on the door and waited for him to come out. + +"Hi, Anna. What do you have there?" Ben asked. + +"I have some pictures that I drew. Do you want to see them?" Anna said. + +"Sure, I like pictures. Let's sit on the porch and look at them." Ben said. + +They sat on the porch and Anna opened her folder. She showed Ben her pictures one by one. She told him what they were and why she liked them. Ben looked at them and nodded. + +"They are very nice, Anna. You are good at drawing." Ben said. + +"Thank you, Ben. Do you know what else I like to do?" Anna said. + +"What?" Ben asked. + +"I like to put stamps on my pictures. See, this one has a stamp of a lion, and this one has a stamp of a flower, and this one has a stamp of a star." Anna said. + +She pointed at the stamps on her pictures. Ben looked at them and frowned. + +"I don't like stamps, Anna. They cover your drawings. They make them look messy. You should not put stamps on your pictures." Ben said. + +"But I like stamps, Ben. They make my pictures look special. They are fun to use. You should try them." Anna said. + +She took out her stamp pad and her stamps and offered them to Ben. + +"No, thank you, Anna. I don't want to use stamps. I like my pictures plain. You should not use stamps either. They ruin your pictures." Ben said. + +He pushed the stamps away from him. Anna felt sad. She liked her stamps and she wanted Ben to like them too. She was persistent. She tried to make him change his mind. + +"Please, Ben. Just try one stamp. Maybe you will like it. It will not ruin your picture. It will make it more interesting. Please, Ben." Anna said. + +She held a stamp of a heart in her hand and moved it closer to Ben's picture. Ben got angry. He did not like Anna's persistence. He did not want her to touch his picture. + +"Stop it, Anna. Leave my picture alone. I don't want your stamp on it. Go away. I don't want to see your pictures anymore." Ben said. + +He grabbed his picture and tore it in half. He threw it on the ground. Anna gasped. She could not believe what Ben did. She felt hurt and angry. She picked up her folder and her stamps and ran away. She did not want to be Ben's friend anymore. + +Moral: Sometimes, people have different tastes and opinions. You should respect their choices and not force them to do what you like. You should also be careful with your words and actions. You should not hurt others' feelings or damage their things. You should be kind and polite. You should recommend, not demand. +Lily was very happy today. She had a new dress. It was pink and had flowers on it. She wanted to show it to her friend Anna. She put on her dress and ran to the door. + +"Mommy, can I go to Anna's house?" she asked. + +"Yes, you can, but be careful on the road," Mommy said. "And don't get your dress dirty." + +Lily nodded and kissed Mommy. She went outside and saw Anna waiting for her. Anna had a blue dress and a yellow hat. They smiled at each other and hugged. + +"Wow, Lily, your dress is so pretty!" Anna said. + +"Thank you, Anna, I like your hat too!" Lily said. + +They decided to play in the park. They ran and jumped and laughed. They saw a swing and a slide and a sandbox. They had so much fun. + +But then, Lily stumbled on a rock. She fell down and scraped her knee. She cried out in pain. She looked at her dress and saw a big stain. She felt sad and angry. + +"Oh no, Lily, are you okay?" Anna asked. She ran to her and helped her up. + +"My knee hurts and my dress is ruined!" Lily said. She sobbed and wiped her tears. + +"Don't worry, Lily, it's not so bad," Anna said. She hugged her and kissed her cheek. "Your knee will heal and your dress can be washed. You are still my best friend and you are still beautiful." + +Lily smiled and hugged Anna back. She felt better and thanked her. They walked back to their houses, holding hands. They said goodbye and promised to play again tomorrow. They were happy. +Lila was sad. She wanted to play outside, but it was raining. The sky was gray and the water was cold. She looked out the window and saw a big puddle. She wished she had a friend to splash with. + +She heard a ring. It was not the phone or the door. It was a tiny ring, like a bell. She followed the sound to her room. She saw a fairy on her bed. The fairy had wings and a dress. She was very small and very pretty. + +"Hello, Lila," the fairy said. "I am Faye. I came to visit you." + +"Hello, Faye," Lila said. "How did you find me?" + +"I saw your wish," Faye said. "You wanted a friend to play with. I can be your friend. Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, please," Lila said. She smiled. She forgot about the rain. She and Faye played with her toys and books. They had fun. They laughed and talked. + +The rain stopped. The sun came out. Lila and Faye looked out the window. They saw a rainbow. + +"Wow, look at the colors," Lila said. + +"They are beautiful," Faye said. "Do you want to go outside and see them?" + +"Yes, let's go," Lila said. She put on her boots and coat. She took Faye's hand. They ran outside. They splashed in the puddle. They looked at the rainbow. They were happy. They were friends. +Lily liked to play with her mom's jewelry. She liked the shiny rings and necklaces and bracelets. She liked to put them on and pretend she was a princess. One day, she found a thick gold chain in her mom's drawer. She wanted to wear it, but it was too big for her. + +She went to the living room, where her dad was sitting on the couch. She showed him the chain and asked, "Dad, can I wear this?" + +Dad looked at the chain and smiled. He said, "That's a very nice chain, Lily, but it's not yours. It's mom's. She got it from her grandma. It's very special to her. You can't wear it, but you can look at it." + +Lily felt sad. She wanted to wear the chain. She said, "But I like it. It's so pretty. Please, dad, can I wear it for a little bit?" + +Dad shook his head. He said, "No, Lily, you can't. It's not a toy. It's very valuable. If you wear it, you might lose it or break it. And then mom would be very upset. You don't want to make mom upset, do you?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She loved her mom. She didn't want to make her upset. She said, "No, dad, I don't. I'm sorry. I'll put it back." + +Dad hugged her. He said, "That's a good girl, Lily. I'm proud of you. Why don't you sit with me and we can watch some cartoons together?" + +Lily nodded. She gave the chain back to dad and sat with him on the couch. She felt happy. She knew she had other toys to play with. And she knew her mom loved her, even if she couldn't wear her jewelry. +Jill liked to play with yarn. She had many colors of yarn in her box. She could make things with yarn, like hats and scarves and dolls. She was gifted with yarn. + +One day, she wanted to make a hat for her friend Tom. She took some blue yarn and some red yarn and started to knit. She made a big circle with the blue yarn and a small circle with the red yarn. She put the small circle on top of the big circle. She had a hat! + +She showed the hat to her mom. "Look, mom, I made a hat for Tom!" she said. + +"That's very nice, Jill," her mom said. "But do you know what Tom likes?" + +Jill thought for a moment. She remembered that Tom liked green and yellow. He had a green and yellow bike and a green and yellow shirt. She did not have green and yellow yarn. + +"Oh no, mom, I don't have green and yellow yarn!" she said. "What can I do?" + +Her mom smiled. "Don't worry, Jill, you can change the hat. You can use some of my yarn. I have green and yellow yarn in my bag. You can take some and knit again." + +Jill was happy. She thanked her mom and took some green and yellow yarn. She unraveled the blue and red yarn and knit again. She made a new hat with green and yellow yarn. She put the hat in a box and wrapped it with a ribbon. + +She gave the hat to Tom the next day. Tom was very happy. He liked the hat very much. He put it on his head and said, "Thank you, Jill, this is a great hat! You are gifted with yarn!" + +Jill smiled. She was glad that Tom liked the hat. She was glad that she could change the hat. She was glad that she had yarn. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they see a big sign. The sign says: "Party for all kids on Saturday. Come and have fun!" + +Sara and Ben are happy. They want to go to the party. But they have a problem. They have to work first. Their mom and dad say: "You have to clean your room and do your homework before you go to the party. Work hard and then you can enjoy the party." + +Sara and Ben nod. They go to their room and start to work. Sara picks up her dolls and puts them in a box. Ben puts his cars and trucks in a basket. They make their bed and put their clothes in the closet. They work fast and well. + +Then they do their homework. Sara writes her name and draws a picture. Ben counts and colors. They work hard and finish their homework. + +They show their work to their mom and dad. Their mom and dad smile and say: "Good job, Sara and Ben! You worked hard and did your work. Now you can go to the party. Have fun and be nice to other kids." + +Sara and Ben are proud and happy. They put on their party clothes and go to the party. The party is fun. There are balloons and cake and games. Sara and Ben play with other kids and share their toys and books. They have a smooth and nice time. + +The moral of the story is: Work hard and then you can enjoy the fun. Be nice and share with others. +Sam and Mia like to play in the sand. They have a big bucket and a small spoon. They dig and scoop and make shapes. They pretend they are cooks and the sand is food. + +"Look, I made a cake!" Sam says. He puts some shells on top of a round pile of sand. "Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Mia says. She takes a bite with her spoon. She makes a funny face. "Blech! This cake is not good. It is dry and salty." + +Sam laughs. He knows the sand is not real food. He says, "It is just for fun. We can make something else. How about soup?" + +"Okay!" Mia says. She fills the bucket with water and sand. She stirs and stirs. She adds some leaves and flowers. She says, "This soup is yummy. It has many colors and smells." + +Sam agrees. He takes a sip with his spoon. He says, "Mmm, this soup is good. It is wet and sweet." + +They share the soup and the cake. They are playful and happy. They like to cook in the sand. +Lily liked to go to the zoo with her mom. She liked to see all the animals, but her favorite was the penguin. The penguin was black and white and had a funny beak. It liked to swim and slide on the ice. + +One day, Lily saw a new penguin at the zoo. It was not black and white, it was pink. Lily was very curious. She wanted to touch the pink penguin. She asked her mom if she could go closer. Her mom said yes, but be careful. + +Lily walked slowly to the fence where the pink penguin was. The pink penguin looked at her and made a noise. Lily smiled and said hello. She reached out her hand to the pink penguin. The pink penguin reached out its flipper to Lily. They touched gently and became friends. Lily was very happy. She had a new friend at the zoo. +Lily and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat something sweet. They looked in the kitchen for some food. + +"Look, there is some bread and jam!" Lily said. She liked jam a lot. It was red and sticky and yummy. + +"Let's make some toast and jam!" Tom said. He liked toast and jam too. It was warm and crunchy and sweet. + +They put some bread in the toaster and waited for it to pop. Then they took a knife and a jar of jam. They spread the jam on the toast. + +"Can I have some more jam, please?" Lily asked. She wanted a lot of jam on her toast. + +"Okay, but not too much," Tom said. He gave her some more jam. "If you eat too much jam, you will get fat. And then you will not fit in your clothes." + +Lily did not care. She liked jam more than clothes. She ate her toast and jam with a big smile. + +"Yum, yum, yum!" she said. "Jam is the best!" +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. They have many toys in their room. But they want to buy new toys. They have an idea. + +"Let's sell some of our old toys," Lily says. "We can make a stand outside and put a sign. Maybe people will buy them." + +"Good idea," Tom says. "But when should we do it?" + +"How about Tuesday?" Lily says. "It is a sunny day and many people will walk by." + +"OK, Tuesday it is," Tom says. "Let's pick some toys to sell and make a sign." + +They work hard and choose some toys they do not play with anymore. They make a sign that says "Toys for sale". They put the stand outside their house and wait for customers. + +Soon, a lively girl comes by. She sees the sign and the toys. She likes a teddy bear and a car. She asks Lily and Tom how much they are. + +"Two coins for the teddy bear and one coin for the car," Lily says. + +"I have three coins," the girl says. "Can I buy them?" + +"Sure, you can," Tom says. "Here you go." + +The girl gives them the coins and takes the toys. She says thank you and runs away happily. + +Lily and Tom smile. They have sold their first toys. They hope more people will come and buy their toys. They want to buy new toys on Wednesday. +Tom likes to jog with his dad. They jog in the park and see many things. They see birds, flowers, trees and dogs. Tom thinks the park is fun and pretty. + +One day, they jog near a pond. Tom sees a big duck with white feathers. The duck is swimming in the water. Tom wants to touch the duck. He thinks the duck is soft and nice. + +Tom runs to the pond and calls the duck. The duck hears Tom and swims to him. Tom reaches his hand to the duck. But the duck does not like Tom. The duck bites Tom's finger. Tom feels pain and cries. + +Dad hears Tom and runs to him. He picks up Tom and hugs him. He says, "I'm sorry, Tom. The duck is not soft and nice. The duck is mean and angry. You should not touch the duck. The duck does not want to be your friend." + +Tom stops crying and nods. He says, "I'm sorry, Dad. I did not know. I will not touch the duck again. Can we jog some more?" + +Dad smiles and says, "Yes, Tom. We can jog some more. But let's stay away from the pond. Let's jog to the playground. Maybe we can find some soft and nice friends there." +One day, Lily saw a large spider on the wall. She was not afraid of spiders. She liked to look at them and touch them. She wanted to play with the spider. + +She reached out her hand and took the spider off the wall. The spider was hairy and had many legs. It moved in her hand and tickled her. Lily giggled and said, "Hello, spider. Do you want to be my friend?" + +She brought the spider to her mouth and opened it. She wanted to eat the spider. She thought it would be yummy and crunchy. She did not know that spiders are not good to eat. + +But before she could eat the spider, her mom saw her and shouted, "Lily, no! Don't eat the spider! That's gross and dangerous! Spit it out!" + +Lily was surprised and scared. She spit out the spider and dropped it on the floor. The spider ran away and hid under the sofa. Lily started to cry. She did not understand why her mom was angry and why she could not eat the spider. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to scare you. But you can't eat spiders. They are not food. They can make you sick or hurt you. You can look at them and touch them, but not eat them. OK?" + +Lily nodded and said, "OK, mom. I'm sorry. I won't eat spiders. But can I have a cookie?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can have a cookie. Cookies are good to eat. But only one, OK?" + +Lily smiled and said, "OK, mom. Thank you. I love you." + +She took a cookie and ate it. It was sweet and soft. She liked it better than the spider. She forgot about the spider and was happy. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. The park has a big gate. The gate is green and has a lock. + +One day, Lila and Tom see a dog. The dog is big and brown. The dog has a collar. The collar has a tag. The tag says "Rex". + +Lila and Tom want to pet the dog. They think the dog is friendly. They go near the gate. They call the dog. "Rex, Rex, come here!" they say. + +The dog hears them. The dog runs to the gate. The dog barks. The dog is not friendly. The dog is angry. The dog wants to bite them. + +Lila and Tom are scared. They run away from the gate. They look for help. They see a man. The man is wearing a uniform. The man is a park ranger. + +"Help, help, there is a bad dog!" they say to the man. + +The man hears them. The man goes to the gate. The man sees the dog. The man knows the dog. The dog is not Rex. The dog is Max. Max is a guard dog. Max is not supposed to be in the park. Max is supposed to be in a farm. + +The man opens the gate. The man tries to catch Max. Max is fast. Max runs out of the gate. Max chases Lila and Tom. + +Lila and Tom scream. They try to run faster. They cannot. Max is faster. Max catches them. Max bites them. + +Lila and Tom cry. They are hurt. They are bleeding. They are not healthy. They are sick. + +The man is sorry. The man calls for help. The man says "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I made a mistake. I opened the gate. I should not have opened the gate. I will not repeat it. I will not repeat it." + +The end. +Ben and Lily were eager to go to the beach with their dad. They had never seen a yacht before, and dad said they could ride on one today. They packed their hats, sunscreen, and snacks in a big bag and got in the car. + +"Are we there yet?" Ben asked, looking out the window. + +"Soon, buddy, soon," dad said, smiling. "You'll love the yacht. It's big and white and has a sail. It can zoom on the water very fast." + +Lily clapped her hands. "I want to zoom on the water too! Can I steer the yacht, dad?" + +"Maybe, if you're good," dad said, winking. "But first, we have to meet our friend who owns the yacht. His name is Captain Jack, and he's very nice. He'll show us how to be safe and have fun on the yacht." + +They arrived at the beach and saw the yacht waiting for them. It was bigger than they imagined, and it sparkled in the sun. Captain Jack waved at them from the deck and helped them climb aboard. + +"Welcome, welcome, my little mates!" he said, giving them each a hug. "Are you ready for an adventure on the sea?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Ben and Lily shouted, eager to explore the yacht. + +Captain Jack showed them around the yacht, pointing out the cabin, the kitchen, the bathroom, and the mast. He gave them each a life jacket and a hat, and told them to always listen to him and their dad. + +"Are you ready to zoom?" he asked, starting the engine. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Ben and Lily shouted again, holding their dad's hand. + +The yacht zoomed on the water, making waves and splashes. Ben and Lily laughed and cheered, feeling the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They saw dolphins, seagulls, and a lighthouse. They felt happy and free. + +But then, they saw something else. Something big and dark and scary. Something that made them scream and hide behind their dad. + +It was a pirate ship, and it was coming towards them. +Anna likes to play with her cute dolls. She has many dolls with long hair and pretty dresses. She likes to comb their hair and make them look nice. One day, she decides to wash their hair with shampoo. She thinks they will be even more cute and clean. + +She takes her dolls to the bathroom and fills the sink with water. She puts some shampoo on their hair and rubs it gently. She smiles and talks to them. "You are so cute, my dolls. You will have shiny hair after this. Do you like the shampoo? It smells good, right?" + +But Anna does not know that shampoo is not good for dolls. The shampoo makes their hair sticky and tangled. It also makes their eyes and mouths dirty. The dolls look sad and ugly. Anna does not notice. She rinses their hair and puts them on a towel to dry. + +Later, her mom comes to the bathroom and sees the mess. She is angry and shocked. She sees the dolls and gasps. "Anna, what have you done? You ruined your dolls! Look at their hair and faces! They are not cute anymore. They are horrible!" + +Anna hears her mom and runs to the bathroom. She sees her dolls and cries. She does not understand. She loves her dolls. She wanted to make them happy. She says to her mom. "No, mom, no! They are still cute, my dolls. I washed their hair with shampoo. I was nice to them. Please, mom, don't be mad. Don't remove them. Please, please, please!" + +But her mom does not listen. She is too upset. She says to Anna. "I'm sorry, Anna, but you can't keep these dolls. They are damaged and dirty. You have to learn to take care of your toys. You have to remove them from your room. You can't play with them anymore. Maybe you can get new dolls for your birthday. But not these ones. These ones have to go." + +She takes the dolls from the towel and puts them in a big bag. She carries the bag to the trash can outside. Anna follows her and screams. She tries to stop her mom. She tries to get her dolls back. But her mom is stronger and faster. She throws the bag in the trash can and closes the lid. She says to Anna. "It's done, Anna. It's over. Come on, let's go inside. You need a bath and a nap. Maybe you will feel better later." + +Anna does not go inside. She stays by the trash can. She cries and cries. She wants her dolls. She wants her cute dolls. She wants her shampoo. She wants her mom to love her. She is very sad and very sorry. She wishes she never washed her dolls with shampoo. She wishes she never played with them. She wishes she never had them. She wishes she could remove herself. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play in the yard. They have a big ball, a red wagon, and a swing. They also have a dog named Spot. Spot is brown and white and very friendly. + +One day, Lila and Ben are playing in the yard with Spot. They throw the ball and Spot runs to catch it. They pull the wagon and Spot jumps in. They push the swing and Spot barks. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, they see something in the yard. It is not a ball, or a wagon, or a swing. It is not Spot, either. It is something unknown. It is small and gray and furry. It has a long tail and pointy ears. It is sleeping under a bush. + +"Look, Ben, what is that?" Lila asks. + +"I don't know, Lila. Maybe it is a cat?" Ben says. + +"Can we pet it?" Lila says. + +"I don't know, Lila. Maybe it will bite?" Ben says. + +They go closer to the unknown thing. They are curious, but also scared. They want to touch it, but also not. They whisper to each other. + +"Hello, unknown thing. Are you a cat?" Lila says. + +"Are you sleeping? Do you want to play?" Ben says. + +But the unknown thing does not answer. It does not move. It does not open its eyes. It just sleeps under the bush. + +Lila and Ben are puzzled. They look at each other. They look at Spot. Spot looks at them. He wags his tail. He does not care about the unknown thing. He just wants to play. + +"Come on, Lila, let's play with Spot. He is our friend. He is not unknown," Ben says. + +"OK, Ben, let's play with Spot. He is fun. He is not sleeping," Lila says. + +They leave the unknown thing alone. They go back to their ball, their wagon, and their swing. They play with Spot. They have a lot of fun. They forget about the unknown thing. They do not know that it is a squirrel. They do not know that it will wake up soon and run away. They do not know that it will come back another day. They do not know that it will become their friend, too. +Lily and Max were playing with paper. They cut and folded and colored the paper. They made hats and boats and animals. They had fun. + +But then, Max wanted Lily's paper. He said, "Give me your paper. It is better than mine. It is pink and shiny. I want it." + +Lily said, "No, Max. This is my paper. I found it in the closet. You have your own paper. It is blue and soft. It is nice too." + +Max did not listen. He grabbed Lily's paper and tore it. Lily was sad and angry. She cried and said, "Max, you are mean. You broke my paper. Now I have nothing." + +Max felt bad. He saw Lily's tears and heard her cry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. I should not have taken your paper. Can we share?" + +Lily looked at Max. She saw his sorry face and heard his words. She said, "OK, Max. We can share. But you have to be nice. And you have to help me fix my paper." + +Max nodded. He said, "OK, Lily. I will be nice. And I will help you fix your paper. Maybe we can make something incredible together." + +They hugged and smiled. They took the pieces of paper and glued them together. They made a big butterfly. It was pink and blue and shiny and soft. It was incredible. + +They hung the butterfly on the wall. They said, "Look at our butterfly. It is beautiful. We made it together. We are happy." +Tom and Ben were brothers who liked to play in the forest. They had a spear that their father made for them. It was sharp and long and good for hunting. Their father told them to be careful with the spear and not to hurt anyone or anything. He said they should be obedient and listen to him. + +One day, Tom and Ben went to the forest with their spear. They saw a rabbit hopping in the grass. Tom wanted to catch the rabbit and eat it. He said to Ben, "Let me have the spear. I can throw it at the rabbit and get it." Ben said, "No, you can't. The spear is mine. I want to keep it. You can't have it." They started to fight over the spear. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +The rabbit heard them and ran away. It was scared of the noise. Tom and Ben did not see the rabbit. They only saw the spear. They did not see the snake that was hiding in the bush. The snake saw them and was angry. It did not like the noise either. It came out of the bush and bit Tom on the leg. Tom screamed and dropped the spear. Ben saw the snake and ran away. He left Tom alone with the snake. + +Their father heard Tom scream and came to the forest. He saw Tom lying on the ground with the snake. He picked up the spear and killed the snake. He carried Tom to the house and called the doctor. The doctor said Tom was very sick. The snake had poison in its teeth. The poison went into Tom's blood. The doctor said Tom might die. + +Tom and Ben were very sad. They wished they had not fought over the spear. They wished they had been obedient and listened to their father. They learned that fighting is bad and sharing is good. They learned that the spear was not worth more than their brother. They learned that they should love each other and be kind. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with balls. They have many balls of different colors and sizes. They throw them, kick them, roll them and bounce them. + +One day, they find a new ball in the park. It is big and round and shiny. It is red and blue and yellow. They want to play with it. They run to the ball and try to pick it up. But the ball is too heavy. They cannot lift it. They push it and pull it. But the ball does not move. They are helpless. + +They see a man walking by. He has a dog. The dog is big and furry and brown. It barks and wags its tail. The man sees Tom and Sue and the ball. He smiles and says, "Hello, kids. Do you need some help?" + +Tom and Sue nod. They say, "Yes, please. We want to play with this ball. But it is too heavy. We cannot move it. Can you help us?" + +The man says, "Sure, I can help you. But this is not a ball. This is a globe. It is a map of the world. It shows all the countries and oceans and animals. It is very interesting and beautiful. But it is not for playing. It is for learning." + +Tom and Sue look at the globe. They see the shapes and colors and pictures. They are curious and amazed. They say, "Wow, this is not a ball. This is a globe. It is very interesting and beautiful. Can you teach us about it?" + +The man says, "Of course, I can teach you about it. I am a teacher. I work at the school. I have many globes and books and toys. I can show you and tell you many things. Do you want to come with me?" + +Tom and Sue look at each other. They are excited and happy. They say, "Yes, we want to come with you. We want to learn many things. Thank you for helping us." + +The man says, "You are welcome. Come on, let's go. And bring the globe with you. I will support it for you. It is too heavy for you. But it is not too heavy for me. I am strong and kind. And this is my dog. His name is Spot. He is friendly and playful. He likes kids and balls. He will come with us too." + +Tom and Sue smile and say, "OK, let's go. And this is our ball. It is small and round and soft. It is green and purple and pink. We like to play with it. We will bring it with us too. Maybe Spot will like it too." + +They all walk together to the school. They have the globe and the ball. They have the man and the dog. They have each other. They are friends. They are happy. +Lila and Sam were playing in the park with their dolls. They liked to pretend they were having a tea party under the big tree. Lila had a pink blouse and Sam had a blue one. They put their dolls on a blanket and poured them some water from a plastic cup. + +"Would you like some cake, Miss Daisy?" Lila asked her doll. + +"Yes, please, Miss Lila. You are very kind," Sam said in a high voice for his doll. + +They were having fun until they heard a loud bark. A big dog ran towards them, wagging its tail. Lila and Sam were scared. They did not like big dogs. They grabbed their dolls and ran to the bench where their mom was sitting. + +"Mom, mom, help!" they cried. + +Mom saw the dog and smiled. She knew the dog. It was Max, her friend's dog. He was very friendly and just wanted to play. + +"Hi, Max. What are you doing here?" she said. She knelt down and petted the dog. He licked her hand and wagged his tail more. + +Lila and Sam were still worried. They hid behind their mom and held their dolls tight. + +"Mom, is he nice?" Lila asked. + +"Yes, he is. He is not going to hurt you. He just wants to say hello," Mom said. + +She took Lila and Sam by the hand and brought them closer to the dog. She showed them how to stroke his fur and scratch his ears. Max liked that. He made a happy sound and rolled on his back. + +"See? He is a good dog. He likes you," Mom said. + +Lila and Sam felt more brave. They touched the dog and smiled. He was soft and warm. He licked their faces and made them giggle. + +"Can we play with him, Mom?" Sam asked. + +"Sure, you can. But be gentle and careful. And don't forget your dolls," Mom said. + +Lila and Sam nodded. They put their dolls on the bench and played with Max. They threw a ball for him and he fetched it. They ran with him and he chased them. They had a lot of fun. They forgot to be scared. They made a new friend. +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 dog named Spot, who was his best friend and helper. + +One day, Tommy's mom had to go to the store. She told Tommy to be a good boy and stay inside the house. She said she would be back soon. Tommy said yes, mom, and gave her a hug. He was an obedient boy who listened to his mom. + +But Tommy was also bored. He wanted to play fireman outside. He saw a pile of leaves in the yard. He thought it would be fun to make a fire and put it out with his hose. He sneaked out of the house with his fireman toy and Spot. He found a box of matches in the garage. He lit a match and threw it on the leaves. + +The leaves caught fire. Tommy was excited. He grabbed his hose and sprayed water on the fire. But the fire was too big and the hose was too small. The fire spread to the grass and the fence. Tommy was scared. He tried to call for help, but no one heard him. Spot barked and ran away. + +The fire reached the house. Tommy saw smoke and flames coming out of the windows. He dropped his fireman toy and ran to the door. But the door was locked. He had forgotten his key. He banged on the door and cried. He wished his mom was here. He wished he had been obedient. He wished he had not played with fire. He wished he had a real fireman to save him. But it was too late. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see many flowers. They see roses, daisies, and sunflowers. Sunflowers are big and yellow. They look like the sun. + +"Look, Anna, the sunflowers are open!" Ben says. He points to the flowers. They have many petals. They have brown seeds in the middle. + +"Wow, they are so pretty!" Anna says. She runs to the sunflowers. She smells them. They smell sweet. She touches them. They feel soft. + +"Do you know why they are open, Anna?" Ben asks. He is clever. He knows many things. + +"Why, Ben?" Anna asks. She wants to know. + +"Because they follow the sun, Anna. They turn their heads to the sun. When the sun is up, they are open. When the sun is down, they are closed. They like the sun. They need the sun." Ben explains. + +"That is amazing, Ben. How do you know that?" Anna asks. She is curious. + +"I read it in a book, Anna. A book about flowers. Do you want to read it with me?" Ben asks. He likes to share. + +"Yes, please, Ben. I want to learn more about flowers. You are a good friend, Ben." Anna says. She smiles. + +They go to the house. They find the book. They sit on the couch. They read the book. They learn more about flowers. They are happy. +Tom likes to write. He writes with a big crayon on a white paper. He writes his name, his age, and his favorite things. He writes "I love surf" because he loves to surf on the big waves. + +One day, Tom goes to the beach with his mom and dad. He brings his surf board and his crayon and paper. He wants to surf and write. He sees the water and the waves. He says, "Wow, the waves are powerful today!" + +His dad says, "Yes, they are. But you are a good surfer, Tom. You can ride them. Just be careful and have fun." His mom says, "I will watch you from the sand, Tom. And I will read what you write on your paper." + +Tom smiles and runs to the water. He puts his surf board on the water and paddles. He waits for a good wave. He sees one coming. He stands up on his board and surfs. He feels the wind and the spray. He says, "Whee, this is fun!" + +He surfs for a long time. He gets tired and hungry. He goes back to the sand. He sees his mom and dad. They have a picnic for him. He eats a sandwich and a cookie. He drinks some juice. He says, "Thank you, mom and dad. I had a great time surfing." + +He shows them his paper. He has written many things on it. He has written "I surfed on powerful waves" and "I am a good surfer" and "I love my mom and dad". His mom and dad hug him and say, "We love you too, Tom. And we are proud of you. You are a good writer and a good surfer." Tom feels happy. He says, "Can we do this again tomorrow?" His mom and dad say, "Sure, Tom. We can do this again tomorrow." +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toy cars and trucks. They have a big box of fuel for their toys. Fuel is what makes the cars and trucks go fast and make noise. + +One day, Tom and Lily want to play with the same truck. It is red and shiny and has a big horn. They both grab the truck and pull. They pull so hard that they split the truck in two. The fuel spills out of the truck and makes a mess on the floor. + +Tom and Lily are sad and angry. They start to cry and yell at each other. They say mean things like "You broke it!" and "It's mine!" They do not want to share or say sorry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken truck, the spilled fuel and the crying twins. She is not happy. She tells Tom and Lily to stop fighting and to clean up the mess. She says they have to share their toys and be nice to each other. She says they have to go to bed early because they are sleepy and cranky. + +Tom and Lily do not want to go to bed. They want to play with their other toys. But they are too tired and scared to argue with Mom. They help Mom clean up the fuel and the truck. They say sorry to each other and hug. They go to bed and fall asleep. They dream of new toys and happy games. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tent. It has many colors and stars. A sign says: "Come and see the magic show!" + +"Let's go inside!" Tom says. He likes magic. He wants to see the tricks. + +"OK!" Mia says. She likes magic too. She wants to see the animals. + +They go inside the tent. They sit on the grass. They see a man with a hat and a wand. He says: "Hello, boys and girls! Welcome to the magic show! I will show you some wild and wonderful things!" + +He takes out a big box. He opens it. He says: "Who wants to see what's inside?" He looks at Tom and Mia. He smiles. He says: "How about you two? Do you want to see?" + +He offers them his hand. He says: "Come with me. Don't be afraid. It's just magic!" + +Tom and Mia look at each other. They are curious. They are brave. They take his hand. They go to the box. They wonder what's inside. They hope it's something fun and nice. They hope it's not something scary and bad. + +What do you think is inside the box? What will happen to Tom and Mia? How will the magic show end? You can make up your own ending! +Tim and Sam were friends. They liked to play with cars and balls. One day, they found a big red ball in the park. It was shiny and bouncy. They wanted to keep it. + +"Can we keep it, please?" Tim asked Sam. + +"OK, but we have to hide it. It is not ours," Sam said. + +They looked for a good place to hide the ball. They saw a big tree with a hole on its side. They put the ball in the hole. They were happy. + +But then, a bald man came. He was angry and mean. He saw the ball in the hole. He took it out. He shouted at Tim and Sam. + +"Hey, you little thieves! This is my ball! I lost it yesterday. How dare you take it!" he said. + +He kicked the ball hard. It flew away. Tim and Sam were scared and sad. They ran away. They lost the ball and the bald man was still mad. They wished they never found the ball. +Anna and Lily are sisters. They like to play with dolls and dress them up. One day, they find a new blouse in their mom's closet. It is pink and shiny and has flowers on it. They both want to put it on their favorite doll. + +Anna says, "I saw it first. It is mine." Lily says, "No, it is not. It is mom's. We can share it." Anna says, "No, we can't. It is too pretty to share. Give it to me." Lily says, "No, you give it to me." They pull the blouse and quarrel. + +Mom hears them and comes to the closet. She sees them fighting over the blouse. She is not happy. She says, "Stop it, girls. That is my blouse. You can't play with it. It is not a toy. It is for special occasions. You can play with your own clothes." + +Anna and Lily feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We just liked the blouse. It is so beautiful." Mom says, "I know, but you have to respect my things. And you have to be nice to each other. Sisters should not quarrel. They should help and share and love each other." + +Mom hugs them and gives them a kiss. She says, "Why don't you go to the kitchen and have a snack? I made some cookies for you. They are delicious." Anna and Lily smile and say, "Thank you, mom. We love you. And we love each other." They go to the kitchen and enjoy the cookies. They forget about the blouse and play with their dolls happily. +One night, Ben and Lily looked at the sky from their window. They saw many stars and a big moon. They liked to make wishes on the stars. + +"Look, Lily, a comet!" Ben said. He pointed at a bright light that moved fast across the sky. "Do you know what a comet is?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not know. + +"A comet is a big rock that flies in space. Sometimes it has a long tail of fire. It is very rare and special. We can make a big wish on it," Ben explained. + +Lily nodded. She thought hard about what to wish for. She had many toys and books and clothes. She did not need more things. She wanted something else. + +She closed her eyes and whispered, "I wish that everyone in the world is happy and kind and healthy. I wish that no one is sad or sick or hurt. I wish that everyone has a friend and a family and a home." + +Ben heard her wish. He smiled. He thought that Lily was very thoughtful. He wished the same thing as her. + +They opened their eyes and saw the comet disappear behind the clouds. They hoped that their wish would come true. + +They hugged each other and said good night. They fell asleep, dreaming of a better world. +Sara and Tom were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, I made a big red tower!" Sara said, showing Tom her blocks. + +"That's nice, Sara. Can I include some of my blocks too?" Tom asked, holding some blue and yellow blocks. + +"Sure, Tom. Let's make our tower bigger and bigger!" Sara said, smiling. + +They added more and more blocks to their tower, until it was taller than them. They were very proud of their tower. They wanted to show it to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, come and see our tower!" they shouted, running to the kitchen. + +Mom was making lunch. She had a big pot of soup on the stove. She smelled something burning. + +"Oh no, the soup!" she said, turning off the fire. She looked at the pot and saw that the soup was black and smoky. + +She was very worried. She had no more food to make lunch. She had no money to buy food. She did not know what to do. + +She saw Sara and Tom coming into the kitchen. They had big smiles on their faces. + +"Mom, look at our tower! It's the biggest tower ever!" they said, pointing to the living room. + +Mom looked at their tower. It was indeed very big and colorful. She also saw that they had used all their blocks. + +She had an idea. + +She smiled at Sara and Tom. + +"That's a wonderful tower, my darlings. You are very clever and creative. How about we make lunch with your blocks?" she said. + +Sara and Tom looked at her, confused. + +"Lunch with our blocks?" they asked. + +"Yes, lunch with your blocks. We can pretend that they are food. We can make sandwiches and salads and cakes and pies. We can use our imagination and have fun. What do you think?" Mom said. + +Sara and Tom thought for a moment. They liked to pretend. They liked to have fun. They liked to eat. + +They nodded. + +"OK, Mom. Let's make lunch with our blocks!" they said. + +They went to the living room and took some blocks. They made different kinds of food with them. They put them on plates and cups and spoons. They set the table and invited Mom to join them. + +They had a pretend lunch with their blocks. They pretended to eat and drink and talk. They pretended that the blocks were delicious and filling. They pretended that their stomachs were happy and full. + +They had a lot of fun. + +Mom was not worried anymore. She was happy. She hugged Sara and Tom and thanked them for their lunch. + +She told them that they were the best children in the world. + +They told her that she was the best mom in the world. + +They cleaned up their blocks and put them away. + +They decided to make another tower tomorrow. +Lily liked to skip. She skipped in the park, she skipped in the garden, she skipped in the house. She skipped when she was happy, she skipped when she was bored, she skipped when she was hungry. She skipped all the time. + +One day, she skipped into the living room, where her mom was sitting on the big armchair. The armchair was yellow, like the sun. Lily liked the armchair, too. She wanted to sit on it with her mom. + +"Mom, can I sit with you?" she asked, skipping to the armchair. + +"Of course, sweetie, come here," her mom said, smiling. She opened her arms and Lily skipped into them. She cuddled with her mom on the armchair. + +They sat and talked for a while. Lily told her mom about her day, about the flowers she saw, the birds she heard, the friends she played with. Her mom listened and nodded and kissed her head. + +Lily felt warm and cozy on the armchair. She stopped skipping for a moment. She was happy. She hugged her mom and said, "I love you, mom." + +"I love you, too, Lily," her mom said. "You are my sunshine." +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play near the creek. They would splash in the water, look for fish and frogs, and make mud pies. One day, they found a big stick that was good for poking things. Anna wanted to poke a hole in the mud and see what was inside. Ben wanted to poke a log and make it roll into the water. + +"Let me have the stick, Anna. I need it for my log," Ben said. + +"No, I need it for my mud. It's my turn to use it," Anna said. + +They both pulled on the stick, trying to get it from each other. The stick snapped in half, and they both fell on the ground. They looked at the broken stick and felt sad. They had ruined their fun. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I was not modest. I should have let you use the stick first," Ben said. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I was not modest either. I should have shared the stick with you," Anna said. + +They hugged and said they were still friends. They decided to use the two halves of the stick to make a bridge over the creek. They worked together and had fun again. They learned that being modest and sharing was better than fighting and breaking things. +Anna likes to play in the garden. She likes to look for bugs and flowers. One day, she sees something new. It is a small lizard. It has green skin and a long tail. It runs fast on the rocks. + +Anna wants to play with the lizard. She says, "Hello, lizard. Do you want to be my friend?" She tries to catch the lizard, but it is too quick. It hides under a leaf. Anna looks for it, but she cannot find it. + +She hears a voice behind her. It is her brother, Ben. He says, "What are you doing, Anna?" Anna says, "I am playing with a lizard. It is small and green. But it ran away. Can you help me find it?" + +Ben says, "OK, let's look for the lizard. Maybe it is still here." He and Anna search the garden. They lift the leaves and the stones. They see many bugs, but no lizard. + +Then, they hear a rustle in the grass. They look and see the lizard. It is peeking at them with its bright eyes. Anna and Ben smile. They say, "There you are, lizard. You are very good at hiding. Do you want to play with us?" + +The lizard does not answer. It flicks its tongue and runs away again. Anna and Ben laugh. They say, "Bye, lizard. Maybe we will see you again. You are very fun to play with." They go back to the house, happy and dirty. +Tim liked to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. Sometimes, he liked to take them apart and see what was inside. He had a box of parts that he used to make new cars. + +One day, he wanted to make a big car with four wheels and a horn. He looked in his box of parts, but he could not find a horn. He asked his mom, "Mom, do you have a horn for my car?" + +Mom smiled and said, "No, Tim, I don't have a horn for your car. But maybe you can ask dad. He is a mechanic. He fixes real cars. Maybe he has a horn for you." + +Tim ran to the garage, where dad was working on a car. He saw many tools and parts on the floor. He saw a big car with a hood open. He saw dad with a wrench in his hand. + +"Dad, dad, can I have a horn for my car?" Tim asked. + +Dad looked at Tim and said, "A horn for your car? Sure, Tim, I have a horn for you. But you have to be careful. Some of these parts are sharp and dirty. And some of these tools are heavy and dull. They can hurt you if you are not careful." + +Dad gave Tim a small horn that he had in a drawer. It was red and shiny. It had a button that made a loud beep. + +"Wow, thank you, dad!" Tim said. He took the horn and ran back to his room. He attached the horn to his big car with some tape. He pressed the button and made a loud beep. + +He was very happy. He had made a big car with a horn. He played with his car all day. He made it go fast and make loud noises. He was a mechanic like dad. +Lena was a large infant. She liked to sleep a lot. She slept in her crib, with her teddy bear and her blanket. She slept in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She slept when it was sunny, when it was rainy, and when it was snowy. + +One day, Lena's mom came to her crib and said, "Lena, wake up! It's time to play!" Lena opened her eyes and yawned. She did not want to play. She wanted to sleep more. She said, "No, mom. Sleepy. Sleep more." + +But mom said, "No, Lena. You slept enough. You need to play and learn and have fun. Come on, let's go to the park. There are swings and slides and other kids. You will like it." + +Lena shook her head. She said, "No, mom. Sleepy. Sleep more." She closed her eyes and hugged her teddy bear. She did not want to go to the park. She wanted to sleep more. + +Mom sighed. She said, "Okay, Lena. You can sleep a little more. But not too long. You will miss the park. And you will miss me. I love you, Lena." She kissed Lena's cheek and left the room. + +Lena smiled. She said, "Love you, mom." She snuggled with her teddy bear and her blanket. She slept a little more. But not too long. She dreamed of the park. And of mom. And of playing and learning and having fun. +Lily did not like cauliflower. She thought it was white and hard and yucky. She did not want to eat it for dinner. She wanted to eat pizza or pasta or ice cream. + +But Mommy said she had to eat some cauliflower before she could have dessert. She said it was good for her and it would make her strong and healthy. She said it was delicate and tasty and she should try it. + +Lily did not believe Mommy. She tried to hide the cauliflower under her napkin or in her pocket or behind her plate. But Mommy saw her and said she had to eat it or no dessert. + +Lily was sad and angry. She did not want to eat the cauliflower. She wanted to remove it from her plate and throw it away. She wanted to make Mommy happy, but she also wanted to make herself happy. + +She had an idea. She saw Spot, her dog, under the table. He looked hungry and bored. Maybe he would like the cauliflower. She picked up a piece and dropped it on the floor. Spot sniffed it and ate it. He wagged his tail and looked at her for more. + +Lily smiled. She gave Spot more cauliflower. He ate it all and licked his lips. He was happy and so was she. She removed all the cauliflower from her plate and gave it to Spot. Mommy did not see her. She thought Lily ate it. + +Lily finished her dinner and asked for dessert. Mommy said she was proud of her for eating the cauliflower. She said she could have a cookie or a piece of cake. Lily chose a cookie. She thanked Mommy and gave her a hug. + +She also gave Spot a hug. He was her best friend. He helped her with the cauliflower. He was delicate and tasty and she loved him. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with boats. One day, they go to the port with their dads. The port is a big place where many boats come and go. + +"Look, Lily, that is a ferry boat. It can carry many people and cars across the water," Tom says. + +"Wow, it is so big and noisy. Where does it go?" Lily asks. + +"It goes to another land. Maybe we can go there someday," Tom says. + +They see a man in a blue uniform. He works on the ferry boat. He smiles at them and waves. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like boats?" he asks. + +"Yes, we love boats. They are fun and fast," Tom says. + +"I'm glad to hear that. My name is Sam. I'm the captain of this ferry boat. I drive it and make sure it is safe," he says. + +"Hello, Sam. I'm Tom and this is Lily. We are friends. Can we see your boat?" Tom says. + +"Sure, you can. But you have to stay with your dads and follow the rules. The ferry boat is very popular. Many people want to ride it. Come on, I'll introduce you to my crew," Sam says. + +He takes them to the ferry boat. They meet the other workers who help Sam. They see the engine, the wheel, the horn and the seats. They have a lot of fun. They learn many things about the ferry boat. They thank Sam and his crew for showing them around. + +"Bye, Sam. You have a cool job. Maybe we can be captains too when we grow up," Tom says. + +"Bye, kids. You are very smart and polite. I hope to see you again. Have a nice day," Sam says. + +Tom and Lily wave goodbye. They are happy. They have made a new friend. They love the port. +Sam was a gifted pig. He could do many things that other pigs could not. He could read, write, and count. He could even play the piano and sing. He loved to learn new things and share them with his friends. + +One day, Sam found a book in the barn. It was about a brave pig who went on an adventure. Sam was curious and wanted to read it. He took the book to his bed and started to read. He was so engrossed in the story that he did not hear his mother call him for dinner. + +His mother was worried. She looked for Sam in the barn, but she could not find him. She asked the other animals if they had seen him, but they did not know. She wondered where he could be. She hoped he was not in trouble. + +Meanwhile, Sam was enjoying the book. He read about how the brave pig escaped from a farm, met new friends, and faced many dangers. He wished he could have an adventure like that. He did not notice that it was getting dark and cold. He did not notice that a hungry wolf was sneaking into the barn. + +The wolf saw Sam and licked his lips. He thought he had found an easy meal. He crept closer and closer to Sam, ready to pounce. But just as he was about to attack, he heard a loud noise. It was Sam's mother. She had found him and was calling his name. She saw the wolf and shouted at him. She scared him away with a broom. She hugged Sam and took him home. She was glad he was safe. + +Sam was sorry he had worried his mother. He thanked her for saving him. He told her about the book and the brave pig. He said he wanted to be like him. His mother smiled and said he was already brave and gifted. She said he could have adventures, but he should always be careful and listen to her call. She gave him a kiss and tucked him in. Sam fell asleep, dreaming of his next adventure. +Lily loved to go to the park with her mom and feed the swans. She liked their white feathers and long necks. She always brought some bread to share with them. + +One day, she saw a swan that had a bandage on its wing. It looked sad and lonely. Lily asked her mom, "What happened to that swan, mom?" + +Her mom said, "That swan was hurt by a mean dog. The dog bit its wing and made it bleed. The people who take care of the swans put a bandage on it to help it heal." + +Lily felt sorry for the swan. She wanted to make it happy. She broke a piece of bread and threw it to the swan. The swan looked at her and came closer. It ate the bread and made a soft sound. + +Lily smiled and said, "Hello, swan. I'm Lily. I'm your friend. I hope your wing gets better soon." + +The swan nodded and stayed near Lily. It seemed to like her. Lily fed it more bread and stroked its feathers gently. + +Her mom said, "You're very kind, Lily. You're making the swan feel better. Maybe one day, it will fly again." + +Lily said, "I hope so, mom. I want the swan to be happy and successful. I want it to fly with the other swans and have fun." + +The swan looked at Lily and made a louder sound. It flapped its wing a little. It was healing. It was grateful to Lily. It was her friend. +Ben and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big post with a sign on it. The sign says "Do not climb". Ben wants to climb the post. He thinks it is fun. + +"Come on, Mia. Let's climb the post. It is not bad. It is just a sign," Ben says. + +Mia shakes her head. She knows the sign is there for a reason. She does not want to climb the post. She thinks it is dangerous. + +"No, Ben. We should not climb the post. It is bad. We might fall and hurt ourselves. We should listen to the sign," Mia says. + +Ben does not listen to Mia. He runs to the post and starts to climb. He gets to the top and feels proud. He looks down and sees Mia. He smiles and waves. + +"Look, Mia. I am on the post. I am so high. It is not bad. It is fun," Ben says. + +Mia does not smile. She is worried about Ben. She kneels on the ground and prays. She hopes Ben does not fall. She hopes he is safe. + +"Ben, please come down. It is not fun. It is bad. You might fall and hurt yourself. Please listen to me," Mia says. + +Ben does not listen to Mia. He wants to stay on the post. He thinks he is brave. He does not see the bird. The bird flies to the post and lands on the sign. The sign wobbles. The post shakes. Ben loses his balance. He screams and falls. + +Mia hears Ben scream. She looks up and sees him fall. She gasps and runs to him. She sees him on the ground. He is crying. He has a cut on his knee. He has a bump on his head. He is hurt. + +"Ben, are you okay? I am sorry you fell. I told you not to climb the post. It was bad. You should have listened to me," Mia says. + +Ben looks at Mia. He sees her face. She is sad. She is sorry. He feels bad. He knows he was wrong. He should have listened to Mia. He should not have climbed the post. It was bad. He is not brave. He is silly. + +"Mia, I am sorry. You were right. I should not have climbed the post. It was bad. I did not listen to you. I was silly. Can you forgive me?" Ben says. + +Mia nods. She hugs Ben. She forgives him. She is his friend. She helps him get up. She takes him to the nurse. The nurse cleans his cut and puts a bandage on it. She gives him an ice pack for his bump. She tells him to be careful next time. + +Ben and Mia leave the nurse. They hold hands. They walk to the swings. They play together. They are happy. They have learned their lesson. They will not climb the post again. They will listen to the sign. They will listen to each other. They are good friends. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Anna. Anna had long hair, a pink dress and a shiny necklace. Lily loved to brush Anna's hair and dress her up. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to the store. Lily wanted to bring Anna with her, but her mom said no. She said Anna might get lost or dirty at the store. Lily was sad, but she listened to her mom. She put Anna on her bed and kissed her goodbye. + +At the store, Lily saw a lady who had a big bag. The lady looked at Lily and smiled. She said, "Hello, little girl. You are very cute. Do you want a present?" Lily liked presents, so she nodded. The lady reached into her bag and pulled out a doll. It was not Anna. It was a silly doll with short hair, a green dress and a plastic necklace. The lady said, "Here you go. This is for you. You can have it." + +Lily did not want the silly doll. She wanted Anna. She said, "No, thank you. I have a doll. Her name is Anna. She is my favorite. I want Anna." The lady looked surprised. She said, "But this doll is new and pretty. Don't you like it?" Lily shook her head. She said, "No, I don't like it. It is not Anna. Please give it back." + +The lady did not give it back. She said, "No, you can't have it back. I gave it to you. It is yours now. You have to keep it." She tried to put the silly doll in Lily's arms, but Lily pushed it away. She said, "No, no, no. I don't want it. I want Anna. Where is my mom?" + +Lily started to cry. She was scared and angry. She did not like the lady or the silly doll. She wanted her mom and Anna. She looked around and saw her mom. She ran to her and hugged her. She said, "Mom, mom, mom. There is a lady who gave me a silly doll. I don't want it. I want Anna. Can we go home?" + +Her mom saw the lady and the silly doll. She understood what happened. She said, "Oh, Lily. I'm sorry. That lady was not nice. She should not have given you a doll you did not want. You can give it back to her. You don't have to keep it. We can go home and see Anna. She is waiting for you." + +Lily was happy. She gave the silly doll back to the lady. She said, "Here. This is your doll. I don't want it. I have Anna. She is my doll. Goodbye." The lady looked sad, but she took the silly doll. She said, "Goodbye, little girl. I hope you enjoy your doll." + +Lily and her mom left the store. They went home and saw Anna. Lily hugged Anna and said, "I missed you, Anna. You are my best friend. I love you." Anna smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my best friend." Lily and Anna played together and forgot about the lady and the silly doll. They were happy. +Lila and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lila had a pink bunny and Ben had a green dinosaur. + +"Rawr! I'm a big dinosaur and I'm hungry!" Ben said, making his toy bite Lila's bunny. + +"Hey, stop that! My bunny is nice and soft, not food!" Lila said, pulling her toy away. + +"Sorry, Lila. I was just playing. Do you want to share a snack with me?" Ben asked, feeling sorry. + +"Okay, Ben. What do you have?" Lila asked, smiling. + +Ben ran to the kitchen and came back with a plate of crackers and cheese. He also had a jar of olives that he liked to eat. + +"Here, Lila. You can have some crackers and cheese. They are yummy and crunchy," Ben said, offering her the plate. + +"Thank you, Ben. They are yummy and crunchy," Lila said, taking a cracker and a piece of cheese. She saw the jar of olives and asked, "What are those?" + +"Those are olives. They are small and round and black. They have a hole in the middle. They are salty and juicy. I like them a lot. Do you want to try one?" Ben said, opening the jar. + +Lila looked at the olives and thought they were weird. She had never seen them before. She was curious but also scared. + +"I don't know, Ben. They look weird. Are they good?" Lila asked, hesitating. + +"They are good, Lila. Trust me. They are not weird. They are just different. Here, I'll show you," Ben said, picking an olive and putting it in his mouth. He made a happy sound and said, "Mmm, delicious!" + +Lila watched Ben and decided to be brave. She picked an olive and put it in her mouth. She bit it and felt the juice squirt out. She made a funny face and said, "Ew, gross!" + +Ben laughed and said, "You don't like it, Lila? That's okay. You don't have to eat it. You can spit it out." + +Lila spit out the olive and said, "Yuck, yuck, yuck! I don't like olives, Ben. They are weird and gross. I like crackers and cheese better." + +Ben shrugged and said, "That's okay, Lila. Everyone has different tastes. I like olives, you like crackers and cheese. We can still be friends and share our snacks." + +Lila nodded and said, "Yes, Ben. We can still be friends and share our snacks. But next time, can you bring something else that is not weird and gross?" + +Ben smiled and said, "Sure, Lila. Next time, I'll bring something else that is not weird and gross. Maybe some cookies or fruit or yogurt. How does that sound?" + +Lila smiled and said, "That sounds good, Ben. I like cookies and fruit and yogurt. They are sweet and soft and cool." + +They hugged and continued to eat their snacks. They were happy and full. They did not notice that the cheese had started to melt in the warm room. They did not care. They had each other and their toys. They were having a lot of fun. +Lila loved to paint. She had many colors and brushes and papers. She liked to paint flowers and animals and stars. One day, she wanted to paint something new. She looked around her room and saw her toy shield. It was big and round and shiny. She thought it would be fun to paint on it. + +She took her shield and some paints to the garden. She put the shield on the grass and started to paint. She painted a sun and a rainbow and a smiley face. She was very happy with her painting. She wanted to show it to her mom and dad. + +But then, the sky became gloomy. Dark clouds came and covered the sun. Lila heard a loud boom. It was thunder. She saw a flash. It was lightning. She was scared. She ran to the house with her shield. She forgot her paints and brushes. + +She reached the house and knocked on the door. Her mom opened it and hugged her. She saw her shield and smiled. She said, "What a beautiful painting, Lila! You are very creative and brave. You used your shield to protect yourself from the storm." + +Lila felt happy and proud. She showed her shield to her dad and he said, "Wow, Lila! You are very talented and smart. You made your shield more colorful and cheerful." Lila thanked her mom and dad and hugged them. She said, "I love you and I love to paint." +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play in the snow. One day, they decided to make a big snowman in the park. They rolled big balls of snow and stacked them on top of each other. They gave the snowman a hat, a scarf, a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. + +"Look, our snowman is so happy!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is!" Sam agreed. "But he needs a mouth. Let's find some ice to make him smile." + +They looked around and saw a frozen pond nearby. They ran towards it, but they did not see the sign that said "Danger! Thin ice!" + +They stepped on the ice and heard a loud crack. The ice broke and they fell into the cold water. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. + +The snowman heard their cries and felt troubled. He wanted to help his friends, but he did not know how. He looked around and saw a big stick on the ground. He had an idea. + +He picked up the stick with his arms and slid it across the ice. He reached the edge of the hole where Lily and Sam were. He said, "Grab the stick, friends! I will pull you out!" + +Lily and Sam grabbed the stick and held on tight. The snowman pulled with all his strength and lifted them out of the water. They were wet and cold, but they were safe. + +"Thank you, snowman! You saved us!" Lily and Sam said. + +"You're welcome, friends! I'm glad you're okay!" the snowman said. + +They hugged the snowman and thanked him again. Then they ran back to their homes to get warm and dry. They never forgot the snowman who helped them, and they always checked the ice before they walked on it. +Lily liked to polish her red bike. She used a soft cloth and made it shine. She was proud of her bike. It had two big wheels and a bell. + +One day, she saw Max with a new bike. It was blue and had a fire sticker on it. It looked very fast and cool. Lily felt envious. She wanted a bike like that. + +She asked Max if she could try his bike. Max said no. He said it was his bike and he did not want to share. Lily was angry. She said his bike was not as good as hers. She said her bike was brighter and louder. + +They started to argue. They said mean things to each other. They did not want to be friends anymore. + +Then, Mom came and saw them. She was not happy. She said they should not fight over bikes. She said bikes are just things and friends are more important. She said they should say sorry and be nice. + +Lily and Max felt ashamed. They knew Mom was right. They said sorry and hugged. They decided to share their bikes and play together. They learned to be happy with what they had and not be envious of others. +Tim and Mia liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, swing, and run. But they did not like the big drain in the corner. It was dull and scary. It had a big hole and a loud noise. + +One day, Tim had a bad idea. He wanted to lift the cover of the drain and see what was inside. He told Mia to help him. Mia was afraid, but she did not want to be a baby. She said okay. + +They went to the drain and pushed the cover. It was heavy and hard. They pushed and pushed until it moved a little. Then Tim put his fingers under the cover and tried to lift it more. He told Mia to do the same. + +But when they lifted the cover, something bad happened. The loud noise became louder and stronger. It was water. A lot of water. It came out of the hole and pulled Tim and Mia inside. They screamed and let go of the cover, but it was too late. The water was too fast and too strong. It took them away. + +No one saw them or heard them. The cover fell back on the drain. It was dull and scary. It had a big hole and a loud noise. And Tim and Mia were gone. +Lily loved her bird, Sunny. Sunny was yellow and sang pretty songs. Lily gave Sunny seeds and water every day. She liked to watch Sunny fly in his birdcage. + +One day, Lily heard Sunny make a sad noise. She ran to see what was wrong. Sunny was on the floor of his birdcage. He did not move or sing. Lily felt scared and sad. She cried and called for her mom. + +Mom came and saw Sunny. She hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, honey. Sunny is very sick. He might not get better." Lily sobbed and asked, "Why? Why is Sunny sick?" + +Mom said, "Sometimes, birds get sick and we don't know why. It's not your fault. You were a good friend to Sunny. You were dependable and kind. Sunny loved you very much." + +Lily sniffed and said, "I love Sunny too. Can I comfort him? Maybe he will feel better if I talk to him." Mom nodded and said, "Of course, you can. Maybe he will hear you and know you are here." + +Lily went to Sunny's birdcage and opened the door. She gently picked up Sunny and held him close to her chest. She whispered, "Sunny, I'm here. I'm your friend. You are a good bird. You make me happy. Please don't be sick. Please don't leave me." She stroked Sunny's feathers and kissed his head. She hoped Sunny would feel her love and comfort. She hoped Sunny would fly and sing again. +Tim and Mia are playing in the living room. They like to pretend they are grown-ups. Tim has a hat and a coat. Mia has a dress and a necklace. They sit on the sofa and talk. + +"Hello, dear," Tim says. "How was your day?" + +"Oh, very busy," Mia says. "I had to go to the shop and the park and the library." + +They sip from their cups of water. They see an ashtray on the table. It is round and shiny. It has some old cigarettes in it. + +"Look, Tim," Mia says. "This is what grown-ups do. They smoke and put their cigarettes in the ashtray." + +"That's not good," Tim says. "Smoking is bad for you. It makes you cough and smell." + +"But it looks cool," Mia says. She picks up a cigarette and puts it in her mouth. She tries to blow out some smoke. + +Tim shakes his head. He picks up a lighter and tries to make a flame. He wants to strike the lighter, but he does not know how. He pushes the button hard. + +Suddenly, there is a big spark and a loud noise. The lighter explodes in Tim's hand. The ashtray flies off the table and breaks on the floor. The cigarette falls out of Mia's mouth and burns a hole in the carpet. + +Tim and Mia scream. They drop the lighter and the cup. They run to the door. + +"Mum! Dad!" they cry. "Help! Help!" + +Mum and Dad come running. They see the mess in the living room. They see the broken ashtray, the burnt carpet, the spilled water, the smoking lighter. + +"What have you done?" Mum asks. "What were you thinking?" + +"We're sorry, Mum," Tim says. "We were playing grown-ups." + +"We wanted to be cool," Mia says. + +Mum and Dad sigh. They hug Tim and Mia. They are glad they are not hurt. + +"Playing grown-ups is not cool," Dad says. "It is dangerous and silly. You should never touch cigarettes or lighters. They can hurt you and make a fire." + +"We understand, Dad," Tim says. "We won't do it again." + +"Good," Mum says. "Now, let's tidy up this mess. And then, we'll read you a nice story." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a basket with toys and snacks. They see a big hill. They want to roll down the hill. + +"Let's roll down the hill!" Tom says. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Mia says. "But we have to take our basket. We don't want to lose our toys and snacks." + +They hold the basket and walk up the hill. The hill is high. They can see the whole park. They are happy. + +"Ready?" Tom asks. + +"Ready!" Mia says. + +They sit on the grass and hug the basket. They push with their feet and start to roll. They roll down the hill. They go fast. They feel the wind. They laugh. + +They reach the bottom of the hill. They stop rolling. They are dizzy. They look at each other and smile. + +"That was fun!" Tom says. + +"Let's do it again!" Mia says. + +They get up and take their basket. They walk up the hill again. They are ready to roll. +Sam and Mia liked to play in the big park near their home. They liked to run on the grass, swing on the swings, and slide on the slides. But their favorite thing was to climb the big pine tree that grew in the corner of the park. The pine tree had many branches and needles that smelled good. Sam and Mia felt smart and brave when they climbed the pine tree. + +One day, Sam and Mia went to the park with their mom. They ran to the pine tree and started to climb. They wanted to see how high they could go. They climbed and climbed until they reached the top of the tree. They looked around and saw the whole park and the houses and the cars. They felt very happy and proud. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck that arrived at the park. The truck had a sign that said "Tree Cutters". The truck stopped near the pine tree and two men got out. They had big tools and machines. They looked at the pine tree and nodded. They were going to cut down the pine tree! + +Sam and Mia were scared. They did not want the men to cut down their pine tree. They did not want to fall down with the tree. They did not know what to do. They shouted "Help! Help!" but the men did not hear them. The men started to set up their machines and tools. They were ready to cut down the pine tree. + +But then their mom heard them. She was sitting on a bench and reading a book. She heard Sam and Mia's shouts and looked up. She saw them on top of the pine tree. She saw the truck and the men. She understood what was going to happen. She ran to the men and stopped them. She told them that her children were in the tree and that they could not cut it down. She asked them to wait until she got them down. + +The men were surprised. They did not see Sam and Mia in the tree. They agreed to wait. They turned off their machines and tools. They helped Sam and Mia's mom to get a ladder and to climb the tree. They helped Sam and Mia to come down safely. They apologized for the scare and explained that they were hired to cut down some old and sick trees in the park. They did not know that the pine tree was Sam and Mia's favorite tree. + +Sam and Mia's mom hugged them and thanked the men. She told Sam and Mia that they were very smart and brave to climb the pine tree, but that they should be careful and not go too high. She told them that they should always tell her where they were going and what they were doing. She told them that she loved them very much. + +Sam and Mia said sorry to their mom and to the men. They said that they loved the pine tree and did not want it to be cut down. They said that they loved their mom very much too. They asked the men if they could keep the pine tree. The men smiled and said yes. They said that the pine tree was healthy and strong and that they would not cut it down. They said that they would cut down some other trees that were not good for the park. + +Sam and Mia were happy. They thanked the men and gave them a hug. They went back to the pine tree and climbed it again. But this time, they did not go too high. They stayed where their mom could see them and where they could see the park and the houses and the cars. They felt very happy and proud. They loved their pine tree. They loved their mom. They loved their park. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, Mom gives them some candy after lunch. Sara gets a red candy and Ben gets a green candy. Sara likes red candy, but Ben does not like green candy. He wants Sara's candy. + +"Give me your candy," Ben says to Sara. + +"No, it is mine," Sara says to Ben. + +"Please, I do not like green candy. It is dry and yucky," Ben says to Sara. + +"I do not care. You have your candy and I have mine," Sara says to Ben. + +Ben gets angry. He tries to grab Sara's candy, but Sara holds it tight. They pull and tug, but Sara does not let go. Ben starts to cry. He refuses to eat his candy. He throws it on the floor. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Ben crying and Sara holding her candy. She sees the green candy on the floor. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asks. + +"Sara will not share her candy with me," Ben says. + +"Ben tried to take my candy from me," Sara says. + +Mom is not happy. She picks up the green candy from the floor. She tells Sara and Ben to sit on the couch. She says they have to learn to share and be nice to each other. She says they cannot have any more candy today. She puts the candy in a jar and puts it on a high shelf. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They wish they had not fought over the candy. They say they are sorry to each other and to Mom. They hug and make up. They decide to play with their toys instead. They hope Mom will give them some candy tomorrow. +Once upon a time, a young boy named Tim found a magic switch in his room. It was a small, red switch on the wall. Tim did not know what it did, but he wanted to find out. He told his friend Sue about the switch. Sue said, "Be careful, Tim! We don't know what will happen if you pinch it!" + +One day, Tim and Sue went to his room to look at the switch. They were both very excited. Tim said, "I will pinch it now!" But just as he was about to pinch the switch, his mom called him for lunch. Tim and Sue left the room, still wondering what the switch did. + +After lunch, Tim and Sue went back to the room. Tim said, "I will pinch the switch now!" He pinched the switch, and suddenly, the room was filled with toys! Tim and Sue were so happy. They played with the toys all day long. From that day on, Tim and Sue knew that the magic switch brought fun and joy to their lives. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to have tea with her friends. She would be very careful when pouring the tea into cups. Sue didn't want the tea to fall and make a mess. + +One sunny day, Sue had a tea party with her best friend, Tim. They sat under a big tree and put their cups on a small table. They laughed and talked, having a lot of fun. Sue was always careful when pouring the tea. + +Suddenly, a strong wind blew through the tree. The wind made the tree's leaves fall all around them. Some leaves even fell into their cups of tea! Sue and Tim laughed and picked the leaves out of their tea. They were still careful not to spill any tea. + +The wind stopped, and Sue and Tim continued their tea party. They were happy that they were careful with their tea, even when the leaves fell. They knew that being careful made their tea party even more fun. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady named Jane. She had a big house with many pictures on the walls. One day, she saw a little cat outside her window. The cat was trying to climb a tree to get a toy stuck in the branches. + +Jane went outside and said, "Little cat, let me help you." The cat looked at her and meowed. Jane reached up and helped the cat climb the tree. Together, they got the toy down from the branches. The cat was very happy and thanked Jane with a purr. + +After that, Jane and the cat became best friends. The cat would visit Jane every day, and they would look at the pictures on the walls together. Sometimes, they would even climb trees in the yard. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a parrot named Polly. Polly was a fair parrot who lived in a big tree. Polly loved to talk and play with her friends. + +One day, something bad happened. A big, mean bird came to the tree. The big bird wanted Polly's tree. Polly did not want to give up her tree. She was sad and scared. + +Polly had an idea. She asked all her friends to help her. They all worked together to scare the big bird away. The big bird flew away and never came back. Polly and her friends were happy. They played and talked in the tree every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big blackboard in a small room. The blackboard was black and very big. The blackboard liked to help the children learn. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came into the room. Tim saw the big black blackboard and wanted to draw on it. Tim picked up a white stick and drew a happy face on the blackboard. The blackboard was happy to help Tim have fun. + +Then, Tim's friend Sue came into the room. Sue saw the big black blackboard too. She picked up a yellow stick and drew a sun next to the happy face. The blackboard felt proud to help Sue and Tim learn and have fun. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful glove. It was red and soft. The glove was very special because it could talk. It lived in a small house with a little girl named Lily. + +One day, Lily and the glove went to play outside. They played catch with a ball. Lily threw the ball to the glove, and the glove caught it. They were having so much fun. But then, the ball went too high and hit a window. The window did break. Lily and the glove were sad. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw the broken window. She was not happy, but she knew it was an accident. Lily said sorry, and the glove said sorry too. They all helped to fix the window together. After that, Lily and the glove played more carefully. They were still best friends and had many more fun days together. +One day, a little girl named Mia found a sweater on the ground. It was a pretty sweater. Mia wanted to find who lost the sweater. She asked her friends if the sweater was theirs. No one knew who the sweater belonged to. Mia didn't know what to do. + +Mia's mom told her to accept the sweater and keep it. Mia was grateful for the sweater. She put it on and it was very warm. Mia liked the sweater a lot. She wore it all day and showed it to all her friends. + +That night, Mia's friend, Ben, came to her house. Ben saw the sweater and said it was his. Mia gave the sweater back to Ben. Ben was happy to have his sweater back. Mia was happy to help her friend. They played together and had a fun time. +Once upon a time, there was a kind king. The king had a staff. The staff was big and strong. The king liked his staff because it was reliable. It helped him walk and stand tall. + +One day, the king's little boy took the staff. The little boy wanted to play with the staff. He swung it around and hit a vase. The vase broke into many pieces. The little boy was sad and scared. + +The king saw what happened. He hugged his little boy. The king said, "I forgive you. We all make mistakes." The little boy was happy. The king and his little boy picked up the pieces together. They were a loving family. +Once upon a time, there was a little tooth. This tooth was different from other teeth. It was not in a mouth, but it was on a tree. The tooth liked to talk to the birds that came to the tree. + +One day, a bird came to the tree and sat near the tooth. The tooth said, "Hi, bird! I like to talk. Do you like to talk too?" The bird said, "Yes, tooth! I like to talk. You are different. I have never seen a tooth on a tree." + +They talked and talked. The tooth and the bird became good friends. They talked every day. The tooth was happy because it had a friend who liked to talk too. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big tower near a lake. The tower was very tall and open. Many kids liked to play near the tower and the lake. They liked to watch the ducks swim and the fish jump. + +One day, a little boy named Tim decided he wanted to dive into the lake from the tower. He thought it would be fun and exciting. So, he climbed up the tower with his friends watching him. They were all excited to see Tim dive. + +When Tim got to the top of the tower, he looked down and saw how high he was. He was scared, but he wanted to be brave. So, he closed his eyes and jumped. But Tim didn't know how to dive well. He fell into the water the wrong way and got hurt. His friends were sad, and they learned that diving from the tower was not a good idea. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to polish her shoes every day. Lily also had a folder where she kept her drawings. She drew many things like trees, cats, and the sun. + +One day, Lily found a big, mighty rock in her backyard. She thought it was special. So, she picked it up and brought it inside her house. She showed the rock to her mom and dad. They all thought it was a very big and strong rock. + +Lily decided to keep the mighty rock in her room. She put it next to her folder and her polished shoes. Every day, she looked at the rock and felt happy. She knew that the mighty rock, her polished shoes, and her folder full of drawings made her room special. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a cold. He was sad because he could not go out and play with his friends. His mom said, "Stay in bed, or you will spoil your fun later." + +One day, Tim's mom gave him a message from his friend, Sam. The message said, "Get well soon, Tim! We miss you." Tim smiled and felt a little better. He wanted to get well fast, so he could play with his friends again. + +Tim listened to his mom and stayed in bed. He did not spoil his fun by getting more sick. After a few days, Tim was not cold anymore. He was happy and healthy. He went outside to play with his friends, and they all had a great time. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a dog named Max. Max was a good dog. He liked to play and run. Max had a leash that his owner used to take him for walks. Max loved his leash because it meant he could go outside and have fun. + +One day, Max's owner saw that the leash was old and not strong. Max's owner wanted to replace the leash with a new one. Max's owner was serious about keeping Max safe. So, Max's owner went to the store to buy a new leash. + +While Max's owner was gone, Max saw a cat. Max wanted to chase the cat. He pulled on the old leash and it broke. Max ran after the cat but he got lost. Max's owner came back with the new leash but Max was not there. Max's owner was sad and Max was lost. This was a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty bird. The bird liked to fly and sing. One day, the bird flew high in the sky. The bird saw something on the ground. The bird noticed something black. The bird went down to see it. + +The black thing was ash. The ash was from a fire. The fire was not there now. The bird looked around. The bird saw a tree. The tree was big and strong. The bird went to the tree. + +The bird sat on the tree. The bird was happy. The bird sang a song. The tree liked the song. The tree and the bird became friends. They were happy together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was an honest boy who loved to play outside. One day, it rained a lot and Tom could not play on his swing. + +The next day, the sun was shining bright. Tom wanted to go on his swing, but it was still wet from the rain. He asked his mom for help. She said, "We need to wait for the swing to dry, then you can play." + +Tom waited and waited. He watched the swing dry in the sun. When it was finally dry, Tom was so happy. He played on his swing all day long, laughing and having fun. +Once upon a time, in a hidden little house, there lived a girl named Amy. Amy loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she found a small tree with a tiny fruit on it. She did not know what the fruit was, but she was curious. + +Amy picked the fruit and took it home. She showed it to her mom, who told her it was a prune. Amy had never seen a prune before. Her mom said, "Let's make a yummy snack with the prune!" + +So, Amy and her mom went to the kitchen. They put the prune in a bowl and mixed it with other fruits. When the snack was ready, they put it on a plate and went to the living room. Amy peeked at the plate and saw the prune mixed with the other fruits. It looked so tasty! + +Amy called her friends to come over and try the snack. They all sat on the floor and ate the fruit mix. Everyone loved the prune and wanted more. Amy was happy that she found the hidden tree with the prunes. + +From that day on, Amy and her friends would always visit the hidden tree and pick prunes to make their yummy snack. They had so much fun and loved to peek at the tree to see if more prunes were growing. +One day, a little dog named Max saw a flame. The flame was small and bright. Max was very excite to see it. He wanted to tell his friend, the cat, about the flame. + +Max ran to the cat and said, "Cat, I saw a flame! It was small and bright. I was excite to see it." The cat was happy to hear Max's story. She wanted to see the flame too. So, Max and the cat went to look at the flame together. + +When they got to the flame, they saw a big, healthy tree. The tree was near the flame, but it was not on fire. Max and the cat were happy that the tree was safe. They played near the flame and the tree all day. +Once upon a time, in a modest little house, lived a boy named Tim. He loved to swim and eat pastries. One sunny day, Tim went to the park with his mom. There was a big pond in the park. + +Tim saw a duck in the pond. He wanted to swim with the duck. "Mom, can I swim with the duck, please?" Tim asked. His mom said, "Yes, but be careful." + +Tim jumped into the pond and swam with the duck. They had so much fun. After swimming, Tim and his mom sat on a bench. They ate yummy pastries and watched the duck swim. Tim was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she went to the park with her mom. The park was very nice and had many trees. + +Mia saw a big tree with many leaves. She looked at a green leaf and said, "Mom, look! I discover a leaf!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Mia, that is a nice leaf." + +Mia picked up the leaf and showed it to her friends. They all thought it was very nice too. They played with the leaf and had lots of fun. And from that day on, Mia always looked for nice leaves to show her friends. +One day, a happy boy named Tim found a toy pistol. He liked to play with it a lot. Tim would run around, point the toy pistol, and say "bang, bang!" He liked to play cops and robbers with his friends. + +One day, Tim was playing with his toy pistol. He saw a big, round ball. Tim thought it would be fun to poke the ball with his toy pistol. So, he poked the ball, and it popped! The ball made a very loud sound. + +Tim was sad because he broke the ball. His friend, Sam, was sad too. Sam said, "That was my ball." Tim said, "I am sorry." They both felt sad. But then, Tim had an idea. He said, "We can get a new ball." Sam smiled and they went to find a new ball to play with. They played with the new ball and were happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to jog every day. He would jog to the park, jog to the store, and jog to his friend's house. + +One day, while Tim was jogging, he saw a letter on the ground. The letter looked sad and helpless. Tim wanted to help the letter find its way home. He picked it up and looked at the name on the letter. It said, "To Mom." + +Tim knew that he had to get the letter to Mom, but he didn't know where she was. So, he decided to ask for help. He jogged to his friend's house and showed them the letter. Together, they jogged all around the town, asking everyone if they knew where Mom was. + +Finally, they found Mom at the park. She was so happy to see the letter. She thanked Tim and his friend for being so helpful. From that day on, Tim knew that even when things seem helpless, a little bit of jogging and help from friends can make everything better. +Once upon a time, in a big wood, there was a little bug. The bug liked to crawl all day long. One day, the bug saw a big hole in a tree. The bug was frightened, but it wanted to see what was inside. + +The bug crawled closer to the hole. It was very dark inside. The bug thought, "Maybe there is a friend in there." So, the bug crawled into the hole. It was very quiet. + +After a while, the bug found a little light. The bug crawled closer to the light. There was a new friend! It was a tiny bird. The bird was also frightened at first, but then they played together. The bug and the bird were happy they found each other in the big wood. +Once upon a time, there was a healthy child named Tim. Tim liked to play outside with his big red ball. He would run, jump, and laugh all day long. + +One day, Tim saw a big door. He wanted to see what was behind it. Tim walked close to the door and pushed it open. Inside, he found a room full of toys! There were toy cars, dolls, and even a toy train. + +Tim played with the toys until it was time to go home. He closed the door and ran back to his house. Tim was very happy he found the toy room. From that day on, he would always play there with his friends. +One day, a little girl named Lily and her mother went to the park. They saw a funny clown who was telling jokes. Lily and her mother laughed at the clown's jokes. The clown had a big red nose and big shoes. + +"Mommy, I like the clown's jokes!" said Lily. Her mother smiled and said, "Yes, the clown is very funny, and I am grateful we can laugh together." + +After the clown finished telling jokes, Lily and her mother went to play on the swings. They had a great time at the park. When it was time to go home, Lily hugged her mother and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I had so much fun today. I love you." Her mother hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily." +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a shower. The shower was very high. Every day, a little bird would come and sit on the shower. + +One day, a girl named Amy saw the bird on the high shower. She wanted to be friends with the bird. So, she called to the bird, "Hello, bird! Come down and play with me!" + +The bird heard Amy call and flew down to her. They played all day and had so much fun. From that day on, Amy and the bird were best friends. They played together every day, and the high shower was their special meeting place. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a spike on the ground. It was sharp and pointy. He knew it could hurt someone. Tim wanted to keep it, but he didn't want anyone to get hurt. + +Tim went to his mom and said, "Mom, I found a spike. What should I do?" His mom thought for a moment and suggested, "Put the spike in a safe place where no one can touch it. That way, it won't hurt anyone." + +Tim went to his room and put the spike in a box. He hid the box under his bed. Later, his sister, Sara, came into his room to play. She saw the box and wanted to open it. Tim said, "No, Sara! There's a spike in there. It can hurt you." + +Sara was upset and ran to their mom. Their mom came to talk to Tim. She said, "Tim, I know you want to keep the spike safe, but it's still not safe under your bed. Let's find a better place for it." + +Together, they found a place in the garage where the spike could be stored safely. Tim and Sara were happy because they knew that the spike wouldn't hurt anyone now. +Once upon a time, there was a big, enormous cat. The cat had a birthday coming up. She was very excited and happy. + +The cat wanted to look nice for her birthday. She found a big, shiny thing to polish. She rubbed it with her paw to make it clean and bright. + +On her birthday, the cat wore the shiny thing around her neck. All her friends came to her party. They played games, ate cake, and had lots of fun. The enormous cat had the best birthday ever. +One day, Tom and his dog, Spot, went to the park. They saw a great big lawn. Tom had a fun idea. "Let's sail a boat on the pond," he said. + +Tom and Spot found a big pond. Tom put his boat in the water. The boat began to sail. Spot barked and wagged his tail. They both had a great time. + +As they played, the wind blew hard. The boat sailed very fast. Tom and Spot ran to catch it. The boat hit a rock and stopped. "We got it!" Tom said, happy. They both laughed and went home. +Once upon a time, there was a lab. In the lab, there were many animals. They were all ordinary animals. They did not have any special powers. They could not fly or change colors. They were just like you and me. + +One day, a big, mean dog came into the lab. The dog was not nice. The dog wanted to be the boss of all the animals. The animals were scared. They did not want the dog to be their boss. They wanted to be free and happy. + +The animals all worked together. They used their ordinary powers to outsmart the big, mean dog. They pushed him out of the lab. The dog was gone, and the animals were safe. They were happy they could be ordinary together. + +The moral of the story is that even ordinary animals can do great things when they work together. Being ordinary can be special too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved the color yellow. He had a yellow ball, a yellow shirt, and even a yellow room. One sunny day, Tim went outside to play with his yellow ball. + +As he played, he saw a yellow flower. The flower was very dry. Tim realized the flower needed water to grow big and strong. He ran inside to get a cup of water for the flower. + +Tim gave the flower water every day. Soon, the flower was not dry anymore. It grew big and strong, just like Tim. They became best friends and played together every day. And that made Tim very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little blue bird named Billy. Billy lived in a big tree with his family. He had a nice, safe nest in the tree. + +One day, Billy found a small closet in the tree. He thought it was a great place to lay his eggs. So, he went inside the closet and lay his eggs there. + +After a few days, the eggs hatched, and Billy had baby birds. Billy and his family were very happy in their safe closet home. They played and sang songs all day long. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a pink house. In the house, there was a big dishwasher. The dishwasher had a little friend. The friend was a tiny bug. The bug had big eyes that would blink all the time. + +One day, the bug asked the dishwasher, "Can you help me find food?" The dishwasher said, "Yes, I can help you." So, they looked for food together. They found a small piece of cake on a plate. The bug was very happy. + +The bug said, "Thank you, dishwasher. You are a good friend." The dishwasher was happy to help. They both went back to the pink house. The bug ate the cake, and the dishwasher cleaned the plate. They were the best of friends, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very persistent. He always tried to save things, like bugs and toys. One day, a big hurricane came to his town. Tim wanted to save everyone and everything. + +Tim tried to save his toys first. He put them in a big bag. Then, he tried to save a little bug. He put it in a small box. The wind was strong, and the rain was heavy. But Tim did not stop. He kept trying to save more things. + +In the end, the hurricane was too strong for Tim. He could not save everything. The town was very sad. The moral of the story is that we cannot save everything, but we can try our best. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. Many kids wanted to win. A little boy named Tim was in the race too. Tim was uncomfortable because he did not know how to run fast. He was sad. + +Tim's mom saw that he was sad. She wanted to help him. So, she decided to teach him how to run fast. Every day, they practiced running together. Tim learned to run faster and faster. + +The day of the race came. Tim was ready. He ran as fast as he could. All his friends were cheering for him. In the end, Tim won the race! He was so happy. Tim and his mom hugged each other. They knew that hard work and learning can help you win. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very stubborn. One day, he found a cord in his toy box. He was very curious about it. + +Tim showed the cord to his friend, Sam. "Look what I found!" he said. Sam looked at the cord and said, "Be careful, Tim. I heard if you pull it, something might disappear!" Tim didn't believe him and pulled the cord anyway. + +Suddenly, Tim's favorite toy car disappeared! Tim was sad and scared. He didn't know what to do. He remembered what Sam had said and pulled the cord again. The toy car came back! Tim learned his lesson and was not so stubborn anymore. +Once upon a time, in a far away land, there was a big race. Many animals wanted to win. They were very competitive. One day, a little bird told them about a special thing called a missile. It could make them go very fast. + +The day of the race came. All the animals were excited. They all wanted to win. The little bird showed them the missile. They all looked at it and thought about how fast they could go. They did not care about anything else. + +When the race started, the animals all tried to use the missile. But they did not know how to use it. They all went very fast but in the wrong way. In the end, the slowest animal, a little turtle, won the race. The turtle cared about going the right way, not just being fast. The other animals learned that being fast is not always the best. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a young boy named Tim. Tim loved going to the big church with his mom and dad. The church was very pretty and had a tall tower. Tim liked to look at the tower and hear the bells ring. + +One sunny day, Tim saw a little bird near the church door. The bird looked lost and sad. Tim felt the urge to help the bird. He said to the bird, "Do you need help, little bird?" The bird nodded its head. + +Tim asked his mom and dad to help the bird. They all went to the church together. The little bird flew up to the tall tower and found its family. The bird was happy and sang a pretty song. Tim felt good that he helped the little bird. +One day, a big old tree and a small young tree were in the forest. The old tree was very sad because he felt dead inside. He had no more leaves and he could not grow any more. The young tree was full of life and had many green leaves. + +The young tree said, "Old tree, we should unite and help each other. I can give you some of my life and you can teach me how to grow big and strong like you." The old tree thought about it and said, "Yes, let's unite and help each other." + +So, the young tree shared some of its life with the old tree. The old tree started to feel better and grew some new leaves. The old tree taught the young tree how to grow tall and strong. They both became very happy. + +As time went by, the young tree grew bigger and the old tree felt more alive. They were both very happy that they united and helped each other. The forest became a better place because the two trees worked together. + +In the end, the old tree and the young tree lived happily together. They showed all the trees in the forest that when they unite and help each other, they can make the forest a better place for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a toy named Teddy. Lucy felt very lucky to have Teddy. They played together every day. + +One day, Lucy and Teddy went to the park. They played on the swings and slides. Then, Lucy got tired. She lay down on the soft grass. Teddy lay down next to her. They looked at the big, blue sky together. They saw birds flying and clouds moving. + +After a while, Lucy and Teddy went back home. They had a lot of fun at the park. That night, Lucy gave Teddy a big hug. She was happy to have a lucky toy like Teddy. They both went to sleep, ready for another fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bird named Bobby. Bobby lived in a big tree with his family. One day, it started to rain very hard. Bobby was scared and cold, so he flew back to his tree. + +When he got home, his mommy saw that he was wet and cold. She said, "Bobby, you need to stay warm and dry when it rains." She wrapped him in a soft, warm blanket. Bobby felt much better. + +The next time it rained, Bobby remembered what his mommy said. He stayed in the tree with his warm blanket and watched the rain fall. He learned that it is important to listen to his mommy because she knows what is best for him. And from that day on, Bobby stayed warm and dry when it rained. +Once upon a time, there was a young fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim in the big blue sea with his friends. They would play and swim all day long. + +One day, Fin and his friends saw a crazy crab. The crab was dancing and jumping around. Fin and his friends thought it was funny and they laughed. They wanted to play with the crazy crab too. + +So, Fin and his friends swam over to the crazy crab. They all played together, swimming and dancing in the sea. They had a lot of fun and made a new friend. From that day on, Fin, his friends, and the crazy crab swam and played together every day. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a beautiful bird named Bella flew high in the sky. She loved to fly and feel the air on her wings. Bella knew that she needed oxygen to breathe and stay healthy. She also knew that the trees and plants made oxygen. + +Bella saw a little girl named Lily playing in a park. Lily looked up and saw Bella. She said, "Hi, beautiful bird! What do you know about the air?" + +Bella replied, "I know that we need oxygen to breathe. Trees and plants make oxygen for us." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Bella! I will take care of the trees and plants, so we all have oxygen to breathe." + +From that day on, Lily and Bella became friends. They played together and took care of the trees and plants. They knew that they were helping each other and the world around them. +Once upon a time, there was a big, attractive turkey. This turkey was very pretty and lived on a farm. The turkey had many friends, like the cow, the pig, and the chicken. They all played together and had a lot of fun. + +One day, the turkey began to worry. It was getting close to a big holiday, and the farmer was acting strange. The turkey did not know what to do. It was scared and did not want to leave its friends. + +The cow, pig, and chicken saw the turkey worry. They wanted to help their friend. They all came up with a plan to hide the turkey. When the farmer came, he could not find the turkey. The turkey was safe, and they all celebrated together. +One day, a little cat named Tim wanted to play. He saw a cable on the ground. Tim thought it would be fun to balance on the cable. + +Tim started to walk on the cable, but it was not easy. The cable was thin and it was hard to keep his balance. Tim tried and tried, but he fell off many times. The ground felt harsh on his little paws. + +Tim did not give up. He tried again and again. Soon, he was able to balance on the cable without falling. Tim was very happy and proud of himself. He had learned how to balance on the cable, even when it was hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play with her friends outside. One day, Kitty and her friends found a big, red ball. The ball was very hot, but they wanted to play with it. + +Kitty tried to resist touching the hot ball, but she couldn't. She touched it and it hurt her paw. She cried out loud because it was so painful. Her friends heard her loud cry and came to help her. They told her that she should have resisted touching the hot ball. + +Kitty learned a lesson that day: sometimes it's better to resist doing things that might hurt you, even if they look fun. From that day on, Kitty always thought before she acted, and she stayed safe and happy. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to her garden. She saw an interesting plant. It was green and smelled nice. She asked her mom, "What is this?" + +Her mom said, "That is an herb, sweetie. It is called mint. We can use it to make tea. But first, we need to hang it up to dry." + +Amy was excited. She helped her mom pick the mint. They tied it with a string and hung it up in the kitchen. Amy could not wait to taste the tea. + +The next day, Amy saw that the mint was dry. She remembered what her mom said about making tea. She asked her mom, "Can we make mint tea now?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can." They made the tea and it tasted very good. Amy was happy she found the interesting herb in her garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little herb. The herb was green and small. It lived in a big garden with many other plants. One day, the herb wanted to start to grow big and strong like the other plants. It was very impatient. + +The sun came out and the herb began to grow. It grew a little every day. The herb was happy, but it still wanted to grow faster. It looked at the big trees and thought, "I want to be like them." + +One day, a kind bird came to the garden. It saw the impatient herb and said, "Don't worry, little herb. You will grow big and strong soon. Just be patient and enjoy the sun and the rain." The herb listened to the bird and felt better. It knew that it would grow and be big one day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing. Every morning, the bird would fly to the top of a big tree and sing a beautiful song. All the animals in the forest would stop and listen to the bird's happy tunes. + +One sunny day, the bird found a long thread on the ground. The bird was very enthusiastic and thought of a fun idea. The bird picked up the thread with its beak and flew up to the top of the tree. The bird tied the thread to a branch and made a swing. + +The bird sat on the swing and began to sing its beautiful song. As it sang, it swung back and forth, up and down. All the animals in the forest gathered around to watch the bird sing and swing. They clapped and cheered, and the bird felt so happy. The bird's song and the new swing made everyone in the forest smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was a very frightened dog. He was scared of many things. One day, Spot's owner decided it was time to give him a bath. Spot did not like baths at all. + +Spot's owner filled the tub with warm water and put some soap in it. Spot saw the water and the soap and started to shake. His owner picked him up and gently put him in the water. Spot felt the water soak his fur and it made him feel a little better. + +As Spot's owner washed him with the soap, he started to feel less frightened. The soap made bubbles that tickled his nose and made him laugh. By the end of the bath, Spot was not scared anymore. He learned that baths could be fun and not so scary after all. +One day, a little girl named Sue was playing in her room. She heard her mom say, "I have a surprise for you!" Sue was so excited that she began to rush to her mom. She ran as fast as her little legs could take her. + +When Sue got to her mom, she saw a big bowl of candy on the table. The candy was in all different colors. Some were red, some were blue, and some were green. Sue's eyes got very big, and she smiled a big smile. Her mom said, "You can have some candy, but not too much!" + +Sue picked up a thin piece of candy and put it in her mouth. It was sweet and yummy. She ate a few more pieces, but not too many. She didn't want to get a tummy ache. Sue was so happy that her mom gave her candy, and she gave her a big hug. +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play outside with their kite. Their kite is red and blue and has a long tail. They take turns to hold the string and make the kite fly high in the sky. + +One day, the wind is very strong. Tom and Lily want to fly their kite, but their mom says no. She says it is too dangerous and they might lose their kite. She tells them to behave and play with something else. Tom and Lily are sad and angry. They don't listen to their mom. They sneak out of the house with their kite. + +They run to the park and find a big hill. They think they can fly their kite better there. They tie the string to a stick and put it in the ground. They let the kite go and watch it soar. They feel happy and proud. They think they are smarter than their mom. + +But then, something bad happens. The wind is too strong and the string is too tight. The string snaps and the kite flies away. Tom and Lily are shocked and scared. They try to chase the kite, but it is too fast and too far. They lose their kite. They feel sad and sorry. They wish they had listened to their mom. + +They go back to their house and tell their mom what happened. Their mom is not angry, but she is disappointed. She hugs them and says she loves them, but they have to learn to behave and obey. She says they can make a new kite together, but they have to be careful and respectful. Tom and Lily say they are sorry and they will behave. They hug their mom and say they love her too. They learn their lesson. +Tom and Lily went to the park with Mom. They saw a big slide, a sandbox, and some swings. Tom and Lily liked the swings best. They ran to the swings and sat on them. Mom pushed them gently. + +"Look, Mom, I'm flying!" Tom said. + +"Me too, me too!" Lily said. + +They swung higher and higher, feeling the wind on their faces and the sun on their hair. They laughed and sang. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. They looked around and saw a big tiger behind the fence. The tiger had orange and black stripes, sharp teeth, and a long tail. The tiger looked hungry and angry. + +"Mom, Mom, a tiger!" Tom and Lily screamed. + +Mom saw the tiger too. She was scared, but she stayed calm. She grabbed Tom and Lily and ran away from the swings. She looked for a safe place to hide. + +"Don't worry, kids, it's not a real tiger. It's just a toy tiger. Someone left it here as a prank. It has a speaker inside that makes the roar sound. See, it's not moving. It's just a silly joke." Mom said. + +Tom and Lily looked at the toy tiger again. They saw that Mom was right. It was not a real tiger. It was just a toy tiger. They felt relieved and angry. + +"That's not funny. That's mean. That scared us." Tom said. + +"Yeah, that's not nice. That's rude. That made us sad." Lily said. + +Mom hugged them and kissed them. She said she was sorry that someone scared them. She said they were brave and smart. She said she loved them. + +"Let's go home and have some yummy cookies. How does that sound?" Mom said. + +Tom and Lily smiled and nodded. They liked cookies. They were yummy. They followed Mom to the car. They forgot about the toy tiger. They were happy. +Lisa liked to play in the garage with her dad. He had many tools and machines that made loud noises and sparks. Lisa wanted to help him fix things, but he said she was too little. He gave her a plastic cup and a bottle of water to pour. + +One day, Lisa saw a new machine in the garage. It was big and shiny and had many buttons and lights. Lisa thought it was very attractive. She wanted to touch it and see what it did. She asked her dad, "What is that?" + +Her dad said, "That is a welder. It makes metal stick together with heat. It is very dangerous. You must not touch it or go near it. Do you understand?" + +Lisa nodded, but she was still curious. She waited until her dad was busy with something else. She took her cup and bottle and walked to the welder. She poured some water on it and watched what happened. + +She was not ready for the loud bang and the smoke that came out of the welder. She screamed and dropped her cup and bottle. Her dad heard her and ran to her. He saw the water and the broken welder. He was very angry and scared. + +He grabbed Lisa and hugged her. He said, "Lisa, what did you do? You could have been hurt. You know you are not supposed to touch the welder. Why did you do that?" + +Lisa started to cry. She said, "I'm sorry, dad. I just wanted to see it. It was so attractive. I thought water would make it happy." + +Her dad sighed and said, "Lisa, water and electricity do not mix. They make fire and explosions. You must never pour water on machines. They are not like plants or animals. They do not need water to be happy. They need to be dry and safe. Do you understand?" + +Lisa nodded and said, "I understand, dad. I'm sorry. I won't do it again. I love you." + +Her dad said, "I love you too, Lisa. But you have to be careful and listen to me. The garage is not a place to play. It is a place to work. Come on, let's go inside and have some cookies. And then we can read a book about machines and how they work. How does that sound?" + +Lisa smiled and said, "That sounds good, dad. Thank you. Can I still pour water on the plants?" + +Her dad said, "Yes, you can. The plants like water. They are happy when you pour water on them. But only on the plants, okay?" + +Lisa said, "Okay, dad. Only on the plants." +Tom and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big potato on the table. Tom wanted to cut the potato with a knife. He said, "I want to make potato chips. They are yummy." + +Lily said, "No, Tom. The knife is sharp. It can hurt you. You are too small to use the knife. Let me help you." + +Tom said, "But I can do it. I am big and strong. You are silly and scared." + +Lily said, "No, you are not. You are stubborn and foolish. The knife is not a toy. It is useful for grown-ups, not for kids. Give me the knife, please." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He grabbed the knife and tried to cut the potato. But the knife was too sharp and slippery. It cut his finger instead of the potato. Tom cried out loud. He dropped the knife and the potato. He ran to his mom. + +Lily followed him. She felt sorry for Tom. She said, "I told you, Tom. The knife is sharp. It can hurt you. You should listen to me. I am your sister. I love you." + +Tom's mom hugged him. She cleaned his wound and put a band-aid on it. She said, "Lily is right, Tom. The knife is sharp. It can hurt you. You should listen to her. She is your sister. She loves you. And I love you too. Next time, be careful and ask for help." + +Tom said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. The knife is sharp. It can hurt me. I should listen to you. You are my sister. You love me. And I love you too. Thank you for helping me." + +Lily smiled and hugged Tom. She said, "You're welcome, Tom. I'm glad you're okay. Maybe next time, we can make potato chips together. With mom's help. They are yummy." +Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a pond with many ducks. Some ducks were white and brown, and some ducks were green and black. Lily and Ben liked the ducks. They wanted to feed them bread. + +"Can we feed the ducks, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Some ducks are wild. They may bite or fly away," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben took some bread from Mom and broke it into small pieces. They threw the bread into the water. The white and brown ducks came closer and ate the bread. They quacked and wiggled their tails. Lily and Ben laughed. + +But the green and black ducks stayed far away. They did not want the bread. They looked at Lily and Ben with their yellow eyes. They were wild ducks. They did not accept people. + +"Why don't they come, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"They are not used to people. They like to be free and fly to other places. They are different from the other ducks," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They understood. They did not bother the wild ducks. They watched them swim and flap their wings. They thought the wild ducks were beautiful and brave. They learned to respect them. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a race to see who is faster. Tom says, "I can speed like a car. You are slow like a snail." Mia says, "No, you are not. I can speed like a bird. You are slow like a turtle." + +They run and run. Tom is in front. He laughs and says, "See, I told you. I am the best." Mia is behind. She is sad and says, "No, you are not. You are mean." She tries to catch up. + +But then, Tom sees a big dog. The dog barks and chases Tom. Tom is scared. He screams and says, "Help, help! The dog wants to bite me!" He runs away from the dog. He forgets about the race. + +Mia sees the dog too. But she is not scared. She likes dogs. She is flexible. She bends down and says, "Hi, dog. You are cute. Do you want to play?" The dog wags its tail and licks Mia. Mia smiles and says, "You are nice. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Tom stops running. He is out of breath. He feels his lung hurt. He sees Mia and the dog. He is surprised and says, "How did you do that? How did you make the dog like you?" Mia says, "I was kind and gentle. I did not yell or run. The dog is not mean. He just wants to have fun." + +Tom feels sorry. He says, "I am sorry, Mia. I was not kind or gentle. I was rude and boastful. I did not care about your feelings. I only cared about winning. Can you forgive me?" Mia says, "Yes, I can. You are my friend. Friends make mistakes. But friends also say sorry and learn from them." + +They hug and make up. They share their toys and snacks. They play with the dog. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Lily are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. Tom has a big blue block that he wants to put on top of his tower. He tries to snap it on, but it is too hard. He pushes and pushes, but the block does not fit. + +"Help me, Lily!" Tom says. "I want to make my tower taller." + +Lily looks at Tom's tower and sees the problem. The blue block is too big for the small blocks below. She has an idea. She takes a yellow block and a green block from her house and gives them to Tom. + +"Here, Tom. Use these blocks. They are smaller and easier to snap on. Then you can put the blue block on top." + +Tom takes the blocks from Lily and tries again. He snaps the yellow block on the tower, then the green block, then the blue block. He is happy. His tower is very tall and strong. He smiles at Lily. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very smart and kind. You helped me make a successful tower." + +Lily smiles back at Tom. She is happy too. She likes to help her friend and share her blocks. She thinks Tom's tower is very nice. + +"You're welcome, Tom. You are very brave and hard-working. You did not give up on your tower. Do you want to play with my house now?" + +Tom nods. He likes Lily's house. It has many colors and windows and doors. He picks up his tower and moves it next to Lily's house. They play together and have fun. They are good friends. + +Mom sees Tom and Lily playing with blocks. She is proud of them. They are using their imagination and cooperation. They are learning and having fun. She decides to give them a reward. She goes to the kitchen and makes some cookies. She brings them to Tom and Lily and puts them on a plate. + +"Look, Tom and Lily. I made you some cookies. They are your reward for playing so nicely with blocks. You can have one each." + +Tom and Lily see the cookies and clap their hands. They love cookies. They are sweet and crunchy and yummy. They say thank you to Mom and take a cookie each. They bite into them and make happy noises. They share their cookies with each other and with Mom. They are very grateful and satisfied. They finish their cookies and hug Mom. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are very generous and loving. You made us a delicious reward." + +Mom hugs them back. She is very happy and warm. She loves her children. They are very polite and sweet. She kisses them on their cheeks and tells them she loves them. + +"I love you, Tom and Lily. You are very wonderful and precious. You made me a happy Mom." +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to draw. They had many crayons of different colors. One day, they decided to draw on the wall of their room. They thought it would be fun and original. + +"Look, I draw a big sun with yellow and orange crayons!" Lily said. + +"That's nice, but I can draw a bigger moon with blue and purple crayons!" Ben said. + +They drew and drew until the wall was full of suns and moons. They were happy with their work. They wanted to show it to their mom and dad. + +"Mom, dad, come and see what we did!" Lily and Ben shouted. + +Mom and dad came to the room and saw the wall. They were not happy. They were angry and sad. + +"What did you do? You ruined the wall! You should not draw on the wall! That's bad and wrong!" Mom said. + +"You have to clean this mess! And you have to say sorry! And you have to hang your crayons on the hook! You cannot use them for a long time!" Dad said. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They had to scrub the wall with soap and water. It was hard and boring. They had to hang their crayons on the hook. They could not draw anymore. They learned their lesson. They should not draw on the wall. They should respect their home and their parents. They should use paper and not the wall. They should be careful and not original. +Ben and Mia liked to play pirates in the garden. They had a big box that was their ship, and some sticks that were their swords. They wore hats and eye patches and said "Arrr!" a lot. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the house next door. He had a big dog with him. The dog was black and had a red collar. It looked scary. Ben and Mia wondered if the boy and the dog wanted to play pirates with them. + +They went to the fence and called out, "Hello, what is your name? Do you like pirates?" + +The boy looked at them and nodded. He said, "My name is Sam. And this is Rex. He is my pirate dog. He can bark and bite and guard the treasure." + +Ben and Mia were not sure if they liked Rex. He seemed mean. But they wanted to be friendly, so they said, "We are Ben and Mia. We have a pirate ship and swords. Do you want to join us?" + +Sam nodded again. He said, "Yes, I do. But I have a condition. I want to be the captain of the ship. And you have to do what I say. Or Rex will get angry." + +Ben and Mia did not like this. They liked to take turns being the captain. And they did not want to make Rex angry. But they did not want to be rude, so they said, "OK, you can be the captain. For now. But we have to share the treasure." + +Sam smiled. He said, "Deal. Come on, Rex. Let's go to the ship." + +Ben and Mia followed him. They did not know that Sam had a plan. He wanted to trick them and take all the treasure for himself. And he had a secret weapon. Rex was not really a pirate dog. He was a robot dog. And he could do more than bark and bite. He could shoot lasers from his eyes. Sam was not a nice boy. He was a scary pirate. And he was about to show them. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw many leaves on the ground. The leaves were red and yellow and brown. Some leaves were big and some were small. Some were thick and some were thin. + +"Look, Ben, I found a thin leaf!" Anna said. She held up a leaf that was almost like paper. "It is so pretty and light. I can dress my doll with it." + +Ben looked at the leaf. He thought it was too small and weak. He wanted to find a better leaf. He ran to a big tree and picked a thick leaf. "This is a good leaf," he said. "It is strong and green. I can make a hat with it." + +Anna and Ben went to their dolls. They tried to dress them with their leaves. Anna wrapped the thin leaf around her doll's body. She smiled and said, "See, Ben, my doll looks like a fairy. She can fly with her leaf dress." + +Ben put the thick leaf on his doll's head. He frowned and said, "No, Anna, your doll looks silly. She can't fly with that. My doll looks like a soldier. He can fight with his leaf hat." + +Anna and Ben started to argue. They did not like each other's leaves. They did not want to play together. They pulled and pushed their dolls. The leaves tore and fell off. Anna and Ben cried and said, "You ruined my leaf!" + +Then they heard a voice. It was their mom. She came to the park to pick them up. She saw their dolls and their leaves. She said, "Oh, Anna and Ben, what happened? Why are you crying? Why are your dolls naked?" + +Anna and Ben looked at their mom. They felt ashamed and sorry. They realized they had been mean and silly. They hugged each other and said, "We're sorry, mom. We were fighting over the leaves. We wanted to dress our dolls, but we broke the leaves." + +Mom smiled and said, "It's okay, my loves. I understand. You were trying to be creative and have fun. But you should also be kind and share. The leaves are beautiful, but they are not good for dressing dolls. They are too fragile and they will not last. Why don't we go home and find some real clothes for your dolls? I have some old fabric and buttons that we can use. We can make them nice and cozy." + +Anna and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, mom, that sounds good. Thank you, mom. We love you, mom." + +Mom took their hands and their dolls. They walked home together. They left the leaves behind. The leaves were still pretty and light. They danced in the wind. They did not mind being torn. They knew they had served their purpose. They had given Anna and Ben a lesson and a story. +Lily liked to look at herself in the mirror. She had a big mirror in her room that she could stand in front of and make funny faces. She also had a small mirror that she could hold in her hand and take with her. She liked to own both mirrors. + +One day, Lily took her small mirror to the park with her mom. She wanted to show it to her friend Ben, who was playing on the swings. She ran to him and said, "Look, Ben, this is my mirror. I own it. Do you want to see yourself?" + +Ben nodded and took the mirror from Lily. He looked at his face and smiled. He saw his brown hair, his blue eyes, and his missing tooth. He said, "I like your mirror, Lily. It is shiny and pretty. Can I have it?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, Ben, you can't have it. It is mine. I own it. You have to give it back to me." + +Ben did not want to give it back. He liked the mirror too much. He said, "No, Lily, I want to keep it. It is mine now. I own it. You can't have it." + +Lily and Ben started to argue. They both pulled on the mirror and shouted, "Mine! Mine! Mine!" They were very noisy and rude. + +Mom heard them and came over. She saw them fighting over the mirror and said, "Stop it, Lily and Ben. You are being very naughty. You have to share and be nice. Lily, this is your mirror. You own it. But you can let Ben borrow it for a while. Ben, this is Lily's mirror. She owns it. But you can look at it for a while. Then you have to give it back to her. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt sorry for being noisy and mean. They said, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben." They gave each other a hug and took turns looking at the mirror. They smiled and laughed and played. They were happy and friendly. Mom was proud of them. She said, "Good job, Lily and Ben. You are good friends. You know how to share and be nice." +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their cat, Max. Max is a black and white cat. He is very soft and funny. He likes to chase balls and mice. + +One day, Tom and Lily find a can of tuna in the kitchen. They know that Max loves tuna. They want to give him a treat. They open the can and put some tuna in a bowl. They call Max to come and eat. + +But Max does not come. He is busy playing with a ball in the living room. Tom and Lily are impatient. They want to see Max eat the tuna. They decide to take the bowl to him. + +They walk to the living room with the bowl. But on the way, they meet their dog, Spot. Spot is a big and brown dog. He is very friendly and playful. He likes to run and jump. + +Spot sees the bowl of tuna. He thinks it is for him. He runs to Tom and Lily and tries to take the bowl. Tom and Lily are scared. They hold the bowl tight. They do not want to give the tuna to Spot. They want to keep it for Max. + +They shout at Spot. "No, Spot, no! This is not for you! This is for Max! Go away, Spot, go away!" + +Spot does not understand. He thinks they are playing with him. He barks and wags his tail. He jumps and pushes. He wants the tuna. + +Tom and Lily are angry. They push Spot back. They try to run to the living room. But they trip and fall. The bowl flies in the air. The tuna spills on the floor. + +Tom and Lily cry. They have lost the tuna. They have made a mess. They have hurt themselves. + +Max hears the noise. He comes to see what is happening. He sees the tuna on the floor. He smells the tuna. He is happy. He runs to the tuna and starts to eat. + +Spot sees Max eating the tuna. He is not happy. He wants the tuna too. He growls at Max. He tries to take the tuna from him. + +Max hisses at Spot. He does not want to share the tuna. He scratches Spot's nose. He tries to keep the tuna for himself. + +Spot yelps and backs away. He is hurt and sad. He does not understand why Max is so mean. + +Tom and Lily see Max and Spot fighting. They are not happy. They have made a mistake. They have been selfish and greedy. They have not thought about Max and Spot's feelings. + +They say sorry to Max and Spot. They hug them and pet them. They say they love them. They say they will share the tuna next time. + +Max and Spot stop fighting. They lick their wounds. They forgive Tom and Lily. They say they love them too. They say they will share the tuna now. + +Tom and Lily smile. They are happy. They have learned a lesson. They have learned to be kind and generous. They have learned to share. + +They all eat the tuna together. They all play with the ball together. They all cuddle on the couch together. They are a happy family. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to joke and laugh. One day, they see a new swing in the park. It is different from the other swings. It is big and red and has two seats. + +"Wow, look at that swing!" Anna says. "It looks fun. Let's try it." + +"OK, but I want to sit in the front," Ben says. "You can sit in the back." + +They run to the swing and climb on. Anna sits in the back and Ben sits in the front. They start to swing. They go up and down and up and down. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. + +"This is fun!" Anna says. "But I have a joke for you. Do you want to hear it?" + +"Sure, tell me your joke," Ben says. + +"Knock knock," Anna says. + +"Who's there?" Ben says. + +"Boo," Anna says. + +"Boo who?" Ben says. + +"Don't cry, it's only a joke!" Anna says. + +They both laugh. They think the joke is funny. They keep swinging and joking and laughing. They are happy. They like the new swing. They like to play in the park. They like to be friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a blue teddy bear that she loved very much. Ben had a red car that he liked to zoom around. + +"Look at my car, Lily!" Ben said. "It is very fast and loud!" + +"Wow, Ben, your car is incredible!" Lily said. "But look at my bear, Ben! It is very soft and cuddly!" + +"Your bear is nice, Lily, but my car is better!" Ben said. + +They started to argue about whose toy was better. They raised their voices and made a lot of noise. Their mom heard them from the kitchen and came to see what was going on. + +"Kids, what are you doing?" Mom asked. "You are making too much noise and it is almost nap time!" + +"Nap time?" Lily and Ben said. "But we are not tired, Mom! We want to play more!" + +"Sorry, kids, but you need to take a nap. It is good for you and it will make you happy and healthy. Come on, let's go to your room and read a story before you sleep." Mom said. + +Lily and Ben did not want to nap, but they knew they had to listen to Mom. They followed her to their room and picked a book from their shelf. Mom read them a story about a blue dragon and a red knight who became friends. It was an incredible story and they liked it very much. + +Soon, they felt their eyes getting heavy and their bodies getting warm and cozy. They snuggled with their toys and closed their eyes. Mom kissed them on their foreheads and turned off the light. + +"Good night, kids. I love you." Mom said. + +"Good night, Mom. We love you too." Lily and Ben said. + +They fell asleep and had sweet dreams. They napped for a long time and woke up feeling refreshed and happy. They hugged their toys and smiled at each other. + +"Ben, your car is incredible." Lily said. + +"Lily, your bear is nice." Ben said. + +They decided to share their toys and play together. They were glad they had napped and they were ready for more fun. +Sara and Sam are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, they find a big box in the garage. It is full of amazing things: books, toys, clothes, and more. + +"Wow, look at this!" Sara says, holding a shiny necklace. "It is so pretty!" + +"Let me see!" Sam says, grabbing the necklace. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine!" Sara says, pulling it back. "You have your own things!" + +They start to yell and tug at the necklace. They do not hear their mom coming. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom says, looking angry. "You are making too much noise! And you are not supposed to touch this box! It is for the charity sale!" + +She takes the necklace from them and puts it back in the box. She shuts the box and carries it away. + +"Sorry, Mom," Sara and Sam say, feeling sad. + +They go to their room and sit on their beds. They do not talk to each other. They are mad. + +After a while, Sara looks at Sam. She sees him playing with a toy car. She remembers that he likes cars a lot. She thinks of something. + +"Hey, Sam," she says, "do you want to trade?" + +Sam looks at her. He sees her holding a doll. He remembers that she likes dolls a lot. He thinks of something. + +"Sure, Sara," he says, "what do you want to trade?" + +They smile and swap their toys. They start to play together, happy. + +They are twins. They like to play together, and sometimes they fight. But they always make up. They are amazing. +Tom and his wife Anna liked to drive their car. They drove to many places, like the park, the zoo, and the store. Sometimes they drove very fast, and sometimes they drove very slow. + +One day, they drove to a big house. The house was for a party. Tom and Anna wanted to have fun at the party. They parked their car in front of the house. They got out of the car and walked to the door. + +"Hello, Tom and Anna!" said a man at the door. He was the host of the party. He smiled and gave them a hug. "Come in, come in! The party is in the backyard. There are many people, food, and games. You will have a great time!" + +Tom and Anna thanked the man and went to the backyard. They saw many friends, old and new. They ate some cake, drank some juice, and played some games. They laughed and talked and enjoyed the party. + +After a while, Tom and Anna decided to go home. They said goodbye to the host and their friends. They walked back to their car. But when they got to their car, they saw something bad. Their car had a big dent in the back. Someone had hit their car with another car. + +"Oh no!" said Tom. "Who did this? Our car is broken!" + +Anna looked troubled. She saw a note on the windshield. She picked up the note and read it. It said: "Sorry, I hit your car. I was trying to reverse, but I did it wrong. I am very sorry. Here is my phone number. Please call me." + +Anna showed the note to Tom. Tom looked angry. He took the note and his phone. He called the number on the note. He wanted to talk to the person who hit his car. He wanted them to pay for the damage. + +"Hello?" said a voice on the phone. + +"Hello, this is Tom. You hit my car. Why did you do that?" said Tom. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I'm very sorry. I was in a hurry. I didn't see your car. I was reversing, but I reversed too fast. I hit your car by mistake. I'm very sorry." said the voice. + +Tom sighed. He was still angry, but he was also tired. He didn't want to fight. He wanted to go home. + +"OK, OK. I understand. But you have to pay for the damage. How much money do you have?" said Tom. + +"I don't have much money. I'm sorry. Can we make a deal?" said the voice. + +"A deal? What kind of deal?" said Tom. + +"Can you come to my house? I have something to give you. Something that will make you happy. Something that is worth more than money." said the voice. + +Tom was curious. He looked at Anna. Anna shrugged. She was curious too. + +"OK, fine. Where do you live?" said Tom. + +"I live at 123 Maple Street. It's not far from here. Can you come now?" said the voice. + +"OK, we'll come. But this better be good." said Tom. + +Tom and Anna got in their car. They drove to 123 Maple Street. They hoped to find something good. They hoped to end their day well. +Anna and Ben love to play outside. They like to run, jump, swing and slide. They have a lot of fun with their toys and friends. They are very happy. + +But today, the weather is bad. It is raining and windy. The sky is gray and dark. Anna and Ben cannot go outside. They have to stay inside the house. They are very sad. + +They try to play with their toys, but they are bored. They have played with them many times before. They want to do something new and different. They are very spoiled. + +They start to whine and cry. They say they want to go outside. They say they hate the rain. They say they are not happy. They are very loud. + +Mom and Dad hear them. They are not happy either. They want Anna and Ben to be quiet and calm. They want them to be grateful and polite. They have an idea. + +They bring a big box to the living room. They say it is a surprise. They say it is something that will excite Anna and Ben. They say it is something that will make them happy. + +Anna and Ben stop whining and crying. They are curious. They want to see what is in the box. They run to the living room. They are very excited. + +They open the box. They see a lot of colorful paper, tape, scissors and markers. They see a lot of things to make and create. They see a lot of things to have fun with. + +Mom and Dad say they can use the paper and the other things to make their own toys. They say they can make anything they want. They say they can use their imagination and creativity. They say they can have fun inside the house. + +Anna and Ben are very happy. They thank Mom and Dad. They hug them. They start to make their own toys. They make a rocket, a castle, a dinosaur and a butterfly. They play with them. They have a lot of fun. + +They forget about the rain and the wind. They forget about being bored and spoiled. They enjoy the paper and the other things. They enjoy their own toys. They enjoy their family. They are very happy. +Tom and Anna were playing in the park. They saw a bird on a tree. The bird was singing a nice song. + +"Look, a bird!" Tom said. "I want to touch it." + +"No, Tom, you can't touch the bird. The bird is happy on the tree. If you touch it, it will be scared and fly away." Anna said. + +"But I want to touch it. It is so pretty and soft." Tom said. He ran to the tree and tried to catch the bird. + +The bird saw Tom and was confused. Why did he want to touch it? The bird did not like it. The bird flied away to another tree. The bird was sad and stopped singing. + +Tom was sad too. He could not touch the bird. He frowed and cried. + +Anna went to Tom and hugged him. "I'm sorry, Tom. I know you wanted to touch the bird. But the bird is not a toy. The bird is a living thing. It has feelings and needs. You have to be kind and gentle to the bird. Then the bird will be happy and sing for you." Anna said. + +Tom looked at Anna and nodded. He understood. He wiped his tears and smiled. "You are right, Anna. I was not kind and gentle to the bird. I was selfish and rude. I'm sorry, bird. Can you forgive me?" Tom said. + +The bird heard Tom and saw his smile. The bird was not confused anymore. The bird was happy and forgave Tom. The bird sang a nice song again. + +Tom and Anna listened to the bird and clapped their hands. They were happy too. They learned to respect and love the bird. They played in the park and had fun. +Lily likes to write with her crayons. She writes her name, and some shapes, and some animals. She writes on paper, and on the wall, and on the floor. Mommy does not like when Lily writes on the wall and the floor. She says it is not clean. She makes Lily help her wash the wall and the floor with a wet cloth. + +Lily does not like to wash the wall and the floor. She wants to write more. She sees her bike in the yard. It has a wheel, and a bell, and a basket. Lily thinks it would be fun to write on the wheel. She takes a crayon and goes outside. She writes on the wheel. She writes her name, and some shapes, and some animals. She is happy. + +But then, she hears a loud noise. It is Daddy. He is coming home from work. He drives his car into the yard. He does not see Lily's bike. He does not see Lily's writing on the wheel. He hits the bike with his car. The bike falls down. The wheel breaks. The bell breaks. The basket breaks. Lily is sad. She cries. + +Daddy is sorry. He did not mean to hit the bike. He did not know Lily was writing on the wheel. He hugs Lily and says he will buy her a new bike. He says he loves her. He says he likes her writing, but not on the wheel. He says she can write on paper, and on the wall, and on the floor, but only with washable crayons. He says he will help her make the wall and the floor clean again. + +Lily is still sad, but she is also glad. She is glad Daddy is not mad. She is glad he loves her. She is glad he will buy her a new bike. She says she is sorry. She says she will not write on the wheel again. She says she will write with washable crayons. She says she loves him. She hugs him back. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the yard. One day, they find a big hole in the ground. It is a pit. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's go in and see," says Tom. He is brave and curious. + +"No, it is too dark and scary," says Sam. He is afraid and careful. + +Tom does not listen to Sam. He jumps into the pit. He lands on something soft and furry. It is a bear. The bear is sleeping. Tom screams. + +"Help, help, there is a bear in the pit!" he shouts. + +Sam hears Tom. He runs to the pit. He sees the bear. The bear is waking up. It is angry and hungry. It growls at Tom. + +"Tom, you are in trouble," says Sam. He is worried and sorry. + +Sam looks for a rope or a stick. He wants to help Tom. But he cannot find anything. He does not know what to do. + +Tom is scared and sorry. He wishes he listened to Sam. He does not want to be eaten by the bear. He cries. + +"Sam, please help me, I want to get out of the pit!" he begs. + +Sam thinks hard. He has an idea. He sees a big rock. It is heavy and round. He rolls it to the pit. He pushes it over the edge. It falls into the pit. It hits the bear on the head. The bear is hurt and dizzy. It stops growling. + +"Tom, now is your chance, climb out of the pit!" says Sam. + +Tom sees the rock. He sees the bear. He is happy and brave. He climbs out of the pit. He hugs Sam. + +"Thank you, Sam, you saved me, you are a hero!" he says. + +Sam smiles. He is happy and proud. He hugs Tom. + +"You are welcome, Tom, you are my brother, I love you!" he says. + +They run back to the house. They tell their mom what happened. She is shocked and glad. She hugs them both. + +"Boys, you are very lucky, you could have been hurt by the bear, you should never go into a pit again!" she says. + +They nod. They agree. They learned their lesson. They remain in the yard. They play with their toys. They are safe and happy. The end. +Tom and Lily are playing with bricks. They like to build towers and houses with them. They have red bricks, yellow bricks, blue bricks and green bricks. They do not have any black bricks. + +"Look, I made a big tower!" Tom says. He shows Lily his tower. It is very tall and has many bricks. + +"That is good, Tom. But I made a house!" Lily says. She shows Tom her house. It has a door, a window and a roof. + +"That is good, Lily. But can you make a roof with bricks?" Tom asks. He thinks bricks are too heavy for a roof. + +"Yes, I can. I fold a paper and put it on top of the bricks. See?" Lily says. She folds a white paper and makes a triangle. She puts it on top of her house. It looks like a roof. + +"Wow, that is clever, Lily. But your roof is white. It does not match your bricks. You need a black paper." Tom says. He looks around for a black paper. + +"I do not have a black paper. Do you have one?" Lily asks. She wants her house to look nice. + +"No, I do not have one. But I have an idea. Come with me." Tom says. He takes Lily's hand and leads her to the kitchen. + +"What is your idea, Tom?" Lily asks. She is curious. + +"Look, there is a black bag. It is full of trash. We can use it for our roof." Tom says. He points to a black bag on the floor. + +"But that is dirty, Tom. And it smells bad. We cannot use it for our roof." Lily says. She makes a face. + +"It does not matter, Lily. It is only for our game. And it is black. It will match our bricks." Tom says. He takes the bag and rips it open. He finds a big piece of black plastic. He folds it and makes a triangle. He puts it on top of Lily's house. It looks like a roof. + +"Look, Lily. Now your house has a black roof. It is perfect." Tom says. He smiles. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. But we have to clean up the mess. We cannot leave the trash on the floor." Lily says. She is happy, but also responsible. + +"OK, Lily. You are right. We have to clean up. But first, let us play with our house and tower. They are the best." Tom says. He agrees. + +They play with their house and tower. They have fun. They use simple words. They are good friends. +Anna was a princess who liked to fix things. She had a big box of tools and she used them to fix her toys, her bike, and her castle. She was very good at fixing things, but sometimes she needed help. + +One day, she was fixing her doll's dress when she heard a loud noise. She ran to the window and saw a big truck. The truck was broken and the driver was sad. Anna wanted to help, so she grabbed her tools and ran outside. + +"Hello, I am Anna. I am a princess who likes to fix things. Can I help you fix your truck?" she asked the driver. + +The driver smiled and said, "Hello, Anna. I am Leo. I am a truck driver who likes to deliver things. But my truck is broken and I can't deliver anything. I need to fix it, but I don't have the right tools. Can you lend me your tools?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, I can lend you my tools. And I can help you fix your truck. I know how to fix things. Come on, let's fix it together." + +Anna and Leo worked together to fix the truck. They used a hammer, a wrench, a screwdriver, and some tape. They fixed the engine, the wheels, the lights, and the horn. They worked hard and had fun. They finished fixing the truck and it looked good and sounded good. + +"Thank you, Anna. You are a very good fixer. And you are a very kind princess. You helped me fix my truck and now I can deliver my things. You are my hero," Leo said. + +Anna blushed and said, "You are welcome, Leo. You are a very good driver. And you are a very charming truck driver. You made me happy and now I have a new friend. You are my hero, too." + +Anna and Leo hugged and smiled. They were both happy and proud. They had fixed the truck and they had made a friend. They were a charming princess and a charming truck driver who liked to fix things. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big red car in the park. The car has a sign that says "test". Tom and Mia are curious. + +"Can we go and see the car?" Tom asks Mia. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is dangerous," Mia says. + +They look around. They do not see any person near the car. They decide to go closer. They touch the car. It is shiny and smooth. They open the door. They see many buttons and lights inside. + +"Wow, this is cool!" Tom says. He climbs into the driver's seat. He puts on the seat belt. He presses a button. The car makes a loud noise. + +"Tom, stop! What are you doing?" Mia shouts. She is scared. + +"I want to test the car. Maybe it can go fast," Tom says. He turns the wheel. The car moves forward. It bumps into a tree. + +"Ouch!" Tom says. He feels a pain in his head. He sees a crack in the windshield. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Mia asks. She runs to the car. She helps Tom out. They see a person running towards them. The person is angry. + +"Hey, you kids! What have you done to my car? This is a test car. It is very dangerous. You could have hurt yourself or someone else. You are in big trouble!" the person says. + +Tom and Mia are sorry. They say sorry to the person. They say sorry to each other. They learn a lesson. They never touch a test car again. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big box. They can make the box into anything they want. Sometimes it is a car, sometimes it is a castle, sometimes it is a spaceship. + +One day, they decide to make the box into a kitchen. They find some pots and pans and spoons and plates. They pretend to cook and eat. Anna says, "I will make broccoli for you, Ben. It is good for you." Ben says, "No, thank you. I do not like broccoli. It is yucky." Anna says, "But broccoli is green and crunchy and yummy. You should try it." + +Anna puts some broccoli on a plate and gives it to Ben. Ben makes a face and pushes it away. He says, "I want cake. Cake is sweet and soft and tasty." Anna says, "But cake is not good for you. It has too much sugar. You will get a tummy ache." Ben says, "I do not care. I want cake." + +Anna shakes her head and says, "You are silly, Ben. You do not know what is good for you. I admire you for many things, but not for your food choices." Ben says, "You are silly, Anna. You do not know what is fun for you. I admire you for many things, but not for your food tastes." + +They look at each other and laugh. They say, "We are silly twins. We do not like the same things, but we love each other." They hug and share their food. They eat some broccoli and some cake. They say, "Both are good in different ways. We are happy twins." They play some more in their box kitchen. They have fun. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with books. They have a big book with many pages. Each page has a puzzle. They have to solve the puzzle to see the next page. + +One day, they find a new page in the book. It is different from the other pages. It has a big lock and a key. The key is hidden in the puzzle. The puzzle is hard. It has many shapes and colors. + +Lily and Ben look at the puzzle. They try to find the key. They talk to each other. + +"Maybe the key is in the red circle," Lily says. + +"No, I think it is in the blue square," Ben says. + +They try to open the lock with different shapes. But none of them works. The lock stays closed. + +They are sad. They want to see what is behind the page. They think it is important. + +They look at the puzzle again. They see something new. They see a small star. The star is yellow. It is in the corner of the puzzle. + +"Look, a star!" Lily says. + +"Maybe the star is the key," Ben says. + +They take the star and put it in the lock. The lock clicks. The page opens. + +They are happy. They see what is behind the page. It is a picture of them. They are smiling and holding hands. They are friends. + +The picture says: "You solved the puzzle. You are smart and kind. You are important." + +Lily and Ben hug each other. They are proud. They are important. They are friends. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Tom has a new thing. It is a big red car. It can make sounds and move. + +"Look, Lily, this is my new thing. It is a car. Do you want to play with it?" Tom asks. + +Lily looks at the car. She likes it. It is shiny and fun. But she has a problem. She has no thing to give to Tom. + +"Tom, your car is very nice. But I have no thing for you. I only have this old doll. She is not serious. She has a hole in her dress and a stain on her face. You will not like her," Lily says. + +Tom smiles. He does not care. He likes Lily. He likes to share. + +"Lily, I do not need a thing from you. You are my friend. You can play with my car. I can play with your doll. She is not serious, but she is cute. I will accept her," Tom says. + +Lily is happy. She hugs Tom. She hugs the car. She hugs the doll. She says thank you. + +Tom and Lily play together. They have fun. They are good friends. They accept each other. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big balloon man. He had many balloons of different colors and shapes. He smiled at them and said, "Hello, children. Do you want a balloon?" + +"Yes, please!" Sara and Ben said. They ran to the balloon man. He asked them, "What color do you like? What shape do you want?" + +Sara pointed to a pink balloon. She said, "I like pink. I want a heart." Ben pointed to a blue balloon. He said, "I like blue. I want a star." + +The balloon man nodded. He took a pump and filled the balloons with air. He tied them with strings and gave them to Sara and Ben. They thanked him and held their balloons. + +The balloon man said, "You are very polite and charming, children. I have a surprise for you. Do you see that box over there? It has a prize for you. You can open it and see what is inside." + +Sara and Ben were curious and excited. They walked to the box and opened it. Inside, they found two hats with balloons on them. They put on the hats and laughed. They looked very funny and happy. + +The balloon man clapped his hands and said, "You look wonderful, children. You have earned your prize. I hope you enjoy your balloons and hats. Have a nice day!" + +Sara and Ben waved to the balloon man and said, "Thank you, balloon man. You are very kind and generous. Have a nice day, too!" + +They ran to their mom and dad and showed them their balloons and hats. Their mom and dad hugged them and said, "You are very lucky, children. You have met a very nice balloon man. He gave you a very special prize. We are very proud of you." +Anna likes to get letters from her grandma. She always sends her stickers and stories and asks her questions. Anna likes to answer her questions and tell her what she does at home and at school. She draws pictures and writes her name and puts them in an envelope. She needs a stamp to send her letter. + +She asks her mom for a stamp. Her mom says she has to go to the store and buy some. She says she will take Anna with her. Anna is happy. She puts on her shoes and coat and waits for her mom. + +On the way to the store, they see Ben, Anna's friend. He is playing with his new bike. He has a red bike with a bell and a basket. He rings the bell and waves at Anna. Anna waves back. She likes Ben, but she is envious of his bike. She wishes she had a bike like that. + +They get to the store and buy some stamps. Anna picks a stamp with a butterfly on it. She thinks it is pretty. She sticks it on her envelope. She is ready to send her letter. + +They go to the mailbox and Anna puts her letter inside. She hopes her grandma will get it soon. She hopes she will like her picture and her answer. She feels happy. She does not think about Ben's bike anymore. She thinks about her grandma and her letter. She smiles and hugs her mom. They go home. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their toy box. One day, they go to the park with their mom. They bring some cars and trucks with them. + +At the park, they see a big slide. They want to slide down. They put their cars and trucks on the grass. They run to the slide. They take turns to slide down. They have fun. + +But then, a boy comes to the grass. He sees the cars and trucks. He likes them. He does not ask Anna and Ben. He takes some cars and trucks. He puts them in his bag. He is rude. He steals. + +Anna and Ben see the boy. They are angry. They run to the boy. They say, "Hey, those are our cars and trucks. Give them back. You are rude. You steal." + +The boy does not listen. He runs away. He is fast. He has speed. He thinks he is smart. He is not. + +Anna and Ben run after him. They shout, "Stop, stop, thief, thief." Their mom hears them. She sees the boy. She runs after him too. She is faster. She has more speed. She catches the boy. She takes the bag. She gives the cars and trucks back to Anna and Ben. She says, "You are a bad boy. You should not steal. You should say sorry." + +The boy is scared. He says, "Sorry, sorry, I am sorry." He gives the bag back. He runs away. He is ashamed. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They have their cars and trucks back. They hug their mom. They say, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. You are fast. You are smart. You are not rude. You are nice." +Lily liked to play with her toy cars. She had many cars of different colors and sizes. She liked to make them go fast and slow, and turn and stop. Sometimes she liked to make them go reverse, which means to go back. + +One day, Lily found a new car in her toy box. It was a small car, but it was very shiny and pretty. It had a button on the side that said "reverse". Lily was curious. She pressed the button and watched what happened. + +The small car started to go reverse, but not like the other cars. It went reverse very fast and very far. It went reverse out of the toy box, out of the room, out of the house, and into the street. Lily was scared. She ran after the small car, but she could not catch it. + +The small car went reverse for a whole week. It went reverse through the park, the zoo, the mall, and the airport. It saw many things and met many people, but it did not stop. It went reverse over hills, bridges, tunnels, and oceans. It went reverse around the world. + +At last, the small car came back to Lily's house. It went reverse into the toy box, into the room, and into Lily's hands. Lily was happy. She hugged the small car and said sorry. She did not press the button again. She learned that reverse can be fun, but also dangerous. She decided to play with the other cars instead. +Anna is a child who likes to draw. She has many colors and papers. She draws animals, flowers, and people. She is happy when she draws. + +One day, Anna goes to a new school. She meets other children. They have different colors and papers. They draw different things. Anna wants to play with them. + +"Hello, I am Anna. I like to draw. Can I see your drawings?" she asks a boy. + +The boy shows her his drawing. It is a car. It has four wheels and a window. It is red and yellow. + +"Wow, your car is nice. How do you draw it?" Anna asks. + +The boy smiles. He likes Anna. He says, "I can teach you. It is easy. You need a ruler and a pencil. You draw a rectangle and two circles. Then you color them." + +Anna says, "Thank you. Can I try?" + +The boy nods. He gives her a ruler and a pencil. He helps her draw a car. Anna colors it blue and green. She is proud of her car. + +"Look, I made a car too. It is unique. It is blue and green," Anna says. + +The boy looks at her car. He likes it. He says, "Your car is unique. It is beautiful. You are a good drawer. Do you want to see my other drawings?" + +Anna says, "Yes, please. I want to see them. And I want to show you my other drawings too. Maybe we can teach each other new things." + +The boy and Anna become friends. They share their colors and papers. They draw many things. They are happy when they draw. +Ben likes to read books. He has many books in his room. He likes to look at the pictures and learn new words. Sometimes he reads with his mom or dad. They help him sound out the words and ask him questions. + +One day, Ben has to go to school. He is excited to see his friends and play with the toys. But his teacher tells him that today they have a test. He has to read a book and answer some questions. Ben feels scared. He does not like tests. He thinks they are hard and he might make mistakes. + +He gets the book and tries to read it. But the words are too big and he does not know them. He looks at the pictures but they do not help. He feels upset. He wants to cry. He wishes he could read with his mom or dad. He does not want to do the test. + +The teacher sees that Ben is upset. She comes to him and smiles. She tells him that it is okay to feel scared. She says that tests are not meant to make him feel bad. They are meant to help him learn and grow. She says that he can try his best and she will help him if he needs. + +She reads the book with him and helps him sound out the words. She asks him questions and praises him for his answers. She tells him that he is doing a good job and that he is a smart boy. Ben feels better. He does not feel upset anymore. He feels proud. He likes to read books. He likes to learn new words. He likes his teacher. He does not mind the test. +Lily and Tom 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 with their snowman. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Lily said. "You are very jolly and nice. Do you want to be our friend?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom said, pretending to be the snowman. "You are very kind and fun. Can I play with you?" + +Lily and Tom laughed and hugged the snowman. They were having a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, they saw a bright light in the sky. It was a star, shining very brightly. They looked up and saw an angel flying down to them. The angel had white wings and a golden halo. She was very beautiful and smiled at them. + +"Hello, Lily and Tom!" the angel said. "You are very good and sweet. I have a gift for you." + +"What is it?" Lily and Tom asked, curious and excited. + +The angel reached into her pocket and took out a small bow. It was red and shiny and had a bell on it. She gave it to Lily and Tom. + +"This is a magic bow," the angel said. "It can make any wish come true. You can share it and use it whenever you want. But you have to be careful and only wish for good things." + +"Wow, thank you, angel!" Lily and Tom said. They were very grateful and happy. They took the bow and held it together. + +The angel smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily and Tom. I have to go now, but I will always watch over you. Be good and have fun. Merry Christmas!" + +The angel flew back to the sky and waved at them. Lily and Tom waved back and said, "Bye, angel! Merry Christmas!" + +They looked at the bow and wondered what to wish for. They decided to wish for something simple and nice. + +They closed their eyes and said, "We wish for more snow and more friends to play with!" + +They opened their eyes and saw that it was snowing harder and that many other children were coming to join them. They were very happy and ran to greet them. + +They played with the snowman, the bow, and their new friends. They had a jolly and wonderful time. They thanked the angel and the star for their gift. They felt very lucky and loved. +Tom and Sue wanted to paint a picture for their mom. They had paper, paint and brushes. They also had a big bowl to mix the paint. + +"Let's make a rainbow," Sue said. "We need red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple." + +"I know how to make purple," Tom said. "We mix red and blue." + +He poured some red paint and some blue paint into the bowl. He took a brush and started to mix them. But the paint did not turn purple. It turned brown. + +"Uh-oh," Tom said. "This is not purple. This is brown. Brown is not in the rainbow." + +Sue looked at the bowl. She saw the brown paint. She was not happy. + +"Tom, you made a mess," she said. "Now we have no red and no blue. And we have a lot of brown. Brown is a difficult color to use. What can we do?" + +Tom thought for a moment. He had an idea. + +"Maybe we can use the brown to make something else," he said. "Something that mom likes. Something that is brown and yummy." + +Sue smiled. She guessed what Tom was thinking. + +"Chocolate cake!" she said. "Mom loves chocolate cake. We can paint a chocolate cake with the brown paint. And we can use the other colors to make candles and sprinkles." + +Tom and Sue agreed. They took their paper and brushes and started to paint a chocolate cake. They used the brown paint for the cake, the yellow paint for the candles, the green paint for the leaves, and the other colors for the sprinkles. They worked hard and had fun. + +When they finished, they showed their picture to their mom. She was surprised and delighted. + +"What a beautiful and delicious picture!" she said. "You are very clever and creative. Thank you for this wonderful gift." + +Tom and Sue hugged their mom. They were proud and happy. They learned that sometimes a mistake can turn into something good. And they learned how to mix paint. +Anna and Ben were very happy. They were going on a holiday with Mum and Dad. They packed their bags with toys, books and clothes. They said goodbye to their cat, Fluffy, and got in the car. + +"Where are we going, Mum?" asked Anna. + +"We are going to the seaside, Anna. You will see the big blue water and the yellow sand. You can play with your bucket and spade and make lovely castles," said Mum. + +"I love the seaside, Mum. Can we swim in the water?" asked Ben. + +"Yes, Ben, but only with Mum or Dad. The water can be deep and cold. You have to be careful and wear your arm bands," said Dad. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They were very excited. They sang songs and played games in the car. They looked out of the window and saw the trees, the cows and the sheep. They wondered what the seaside would look like. + +After a long time, they arrived at the seaside. They saw the big blue water and the yellow sand. They heard the waves and the seagulls. They smelled the salt and the fish. They felt the sun and the breeze. They ran out of the car and hugged Mum and Dad. + +"Wow, this is lovely!" said Anna. + +"I love it!" said Ben. + +They had a wonderful holiday. They swam in the water, made lovely castles, collected shells and stones, ate ice cream and fish and chips, and rode on a donkey. They met some new friends and played with them. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +They were very happy. They loved their holiday. They loved the seaside. They loved Mum and Dad. And Mum and Dad loved them. +Sara and Ben went to the store with Mom. They liked to ride in the big cart. Mom pushed the cart and put things in it. Sara and Ben looked at the toys and books. + +"Can we get this?" Sara asked, holding a pink doll. + +"Maybe for your birthday, sweetie. Not today," Mom said. + +Ben saw a red car. He wanted it very much. He reached for it, but he fell out of the cart. He hurt his knee and cried. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Mom asked, picking him up. She hugged him and kissed his knee. + +"I want the car," Ben sobbed. + +"I'm sorry, honey. We can't buy everything we see. You have to stay in the cart and be careful," Mom said. + +Sara felt sorry for Ben. She gave him her teddy bear. She said, "Here, Ben. You can hold my bear. He is soft and nice. He will make you feel better." + +Ben stopped crying. He took the bear and hugged it. He said, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good sister. You are helpful." + +Mom smiled. She said, "Yes, Sara, you are very helpful. You are both good kids. I love you." + +She put Ben back in the cart and gave him a cookie. She gave Sara a cookie too. They finished shopping and went home. They played with their toys and shared the bear. They were happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in Tom's garage. There are many toys and tools in the garage. Tom's dad lets them use some of them, but not all of them. + +One day, Tom and Mia find a big box in the garage. They open it and see a lot of books. They are curious and want to look at them. They take some books out of the box and seat on the floor. + +"Look, this book has pictures of animals!" Mia says. She shows Tom a book with a lion on the cover. + +"Wow, that's a big cat!" Tom says. He likes cats. He has a cat at home. His name is Spot. + +They flip through the book and see more animals. They see a monkey, a zebra, a giraffe, and a penguin. They try to make the sounds of the animals. They have fun. + +Then they see another book. It has a picture of a compass on the cover. They don't know what a compass is. They open the book and see a map. + +"What is this?" Tom asks. He points at the map. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a game?" Mia says. She likes games. She has a lot of games at home. + +They try to play with the map and the compass. They pretend they are explorers. They look for treasure. They have more fun. + +Tom's dad comes to the garage. He sees them playing with the books. He smiles. He is compassionate. He likes to see them happy. + +"Hi, kids. What are you doing?" he asks. + +"We are playing with the books, dad. They are cool!" Tom says. + +"Can we keep them, please?" Mia asks. + +"Sure, you can. They are old books that I don't need anymore. You can have them if you want. But you have to take good care of them, okay?" Tom's dad says. + +"Okay, thank you!" Tom and Mia say. + +They hug Tom's dad. They are grateful. They like the books. They have a lot to learn. +Ben and Lily wanted to make a cake for Mom's birthday. They found a big bowl, some flour, some eggs, some milk and some sugar in the kitchen. They poured everything in the bowl and started to stir with a big spoon. + +"Stir, stir, stir!" Ben said. "We are making a yummy cake!" + +"Yummy, yummy, yummy!" Lily said. She licked the spoon and smiled. + +But then, they saw something green and fuzzy in the bowl. It was moldy cheese! Someone had put it in the flour bag by mistake. It was disgusting! + +"Yuck, yuck, yuck!" Ben said. He dropped the spoon and ran away. + +"Yuck, yuck, yuck!" Lily said. She followed Ben and cried. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the mess and the moldy cheese. She was not happy. + +"Who did this?" Mom asked. She looked at Ben and Lily. + +"Sorry, Mom," Ben said. He hung his head. + +"Sorry, Mom," Lily said. She hugged Mom's leg. + +Mom sighed. She hugged them back. + +"It's okay, my loves," Mom said. "But next time, please ask me before you use the kitchen. And please throw away the moldy cheese. It's not good for you." + +"Okay, Mom," Ben and Lily said. + +They helped Mom clean the kitchen. Then, they went to the store and bought a nice cake for Mom's birthday. They put a big bow on it and wrapped it in colorful paper. + +"Surprise, Mom!" Ben and Lily said. They gave Mom the cake. + +"Wow, thank you, my loves!" Mom said. She smiled and kissed them. + +They ate the cake and sang happy birthday. It was a yummy cake. And it was not disgusting. +Tom and Sam love to play with dinosaurs. They have many dinosaurs of different colors and sizes. They like to make them roar and fight and run. + +One day, Tom has a new idea. He says to Sam, "Let's bring our dinosaurs to the park. We can find a big hill and make them slide down. It will be fun!" + +Sam thinks this is a good idea. He says, "OK, let's go!" They pack their dinosaurs in a big bag and walk to the park. + +When they get to the park, they see a big hill with a slide. They run to the top and take out their dinosaurs. They start to make them slide down the hill, one by one. They laugh and cheer as they watch their dinosaurs go fast and fly in the air. + +But then, something bad happens. A big dog sees their dinosaurs and runs to them. He thinks they are toys and he wants to play with them. He grabs them with his mouth and bites them. He makes them rip and tear and squeak. + +Tom and Sam are very scared and sad. They shout, "No, no, stop! Those are our dinosaurs! Leave them alone!" But the dog does not listen. He runs away with their dinosaurs in his mouth. + +Tom and Sam cry and cry. They have no dinosaurs left. They go home with their empty bag. They are very unhappy. They wish they never brought their dinosaurs to the park. +Lily and Ben were playing in their room. They had many toys, but their favorite was the spinning top. They liked to watch it spin fast and make colors. Lily said, "Let me try, Ben. I can make it spin faster than you." Ben said, "No, it's my turn. You had it before." They both wanted the top, so they started to pull and tug. + +The top slipped from their hands and rolled under the bed. They crawled after it, but it was too dark to see. They felt something soft and furry. It was their cat, Fluffy. Fluffy did not like to be disturbed. She hissed and scratched at them. They screamed and ran out from under the bed. + +They were so scared and angry that they forgot about the top. They ran to their mom and told her what happened. Mom said, "Oh, you poor things. Fluffy was just trying to sleep. She didn't mean to hurt you. Come here, let me rub your scratches and give you a hug." She took them to the couch and cuddled them. + +They felt better, but they still wanted the top. They asked Mom if they could go back to their room and get it. Mom said, "Okay, but be careful. And don't fight over it. You can take turns, or spin it together." They said, "Okay, Mom. We will share." They ran back to their room, hoping Fluffy was gone. + +They found the top under the bed, shining in the light. They grabbed it and put it on the floor. They rubbed it hard with their hands, and then let it go. It spun faster and faster, making a loud noise and a rainbow. They watched it with wonder and joy. They smiled at each other and said, "Wow, this is the best top ever!" They forgot about their scratches and their fight. They were happy and dizzy. +Lily was a princess who liked to rub her cat. Her cat was soft and white and made her happy. One day, Lily saw a big box in her room. It had a bow and a tag that said "For Lily". She was curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +She ran to the box and pulled the bow. She opened the box and saw a shiny ball. It was red and gold and had a star on it. Lily thought it was pretty and wanted to play with it. She reached for the ball and touched it. + +But the ball was not a toy. It was a trap. As soon as Lily touched it, it made a loud noise and a bright flash. Lily screamed and let go of the ball. She felt a pain in her hand and saw blood. The ball had hurt her. + +She cried and called for help. "Mommy! Daddy! Help me!" She shouted. But no one came. The ball had made a spell that locked the door and made the room quiet. No one could hear Lily or see her. She was alone and scared. + +She wished she had not opened the box. She wished she had rubbed her cat instead. She wished she was not a princess. She wished she was a normal girl. But it was too late. The ball had taken her away. She was gone. +Lily and Tom were playing in the yard when they saw dark clouds in the sky. They heard a loud boom and saw a bright flash. It was lightning! + +"Let's go inside, Lily. It's scary out here," Tom said. + +"OK, Tom. I don't like the lightning either," Lily said. + +They ran to the house and found their mom in the kitchen. She was cooking soup for dinner. + +"Hi, kids. Did you have fun outside?" Mom asked. + +"No, Mom. There was lightning and thunder. It was fierce!" Lily said. + +"I know, sweetie. It's a big storm. But don't worry, we're safe inside. And we have soup to keep us warm and cozy," Mom said. + +She gave them each a bowl of soup and a hug. They sat at the table and ate their soup. They liked the soup. It was yummy and hot. + +They heard more booms and flashes, but they were not scared anymore. They had their mom and their soup. They felt happy and calm. +Jen and Tom were friends who liked to play dress up. They had many hats, scarves, and shoes to try on. They liked to make different styles and show each other. One day, they found a big box of clothes in the attic. They were very happy and excited. + +They took the box to Jen's room and opened it. There were many old and fancy clothes inside. They saw a long dress, a shiny coat, a feather hat, and a pearl necklace. They wanted to try them all. They did not ask their parents if they could use them. + +They put on the clothes and looked at themselves in the mirror. They felt very pretty and cool. They pretended to be kings and queens and danced around. They had a lot of fun. But they did not notice that some of the clothes were torn and dirty. They also did not notice that they were making a big mess in the room. + +Soon, they heard Jen's mom calling them for lunch. They were very hungry and ran to the kitchen. They forgot to take off the clothes and put them back in the box. They also forgot to clean up the room. + +When Jen's mom saw them, she was very angry and sad. She told them that the clothes were very special and belonged to her grandma, who had passed away. She said that they had ruined the clothes and disrespected her memory. She said that they had to apologize and help her heal the clothes. + +Jen and Tom felt very sorry and ashamed. They realized that they had made a big mistake. They said they were sorry and hugged Jen's mom. They promised to be more careful and respectful with other people's things. They helped Jen's mom wash, mend, and fold the clothes. They also cleaned up the room and put the box back in the attic. + +They learned that playing dress up was fun, but they had to ask for permission and take care of the clothes. They also learned that some clothes had stories and feelings behind them, and they had to honor them. They thanked Jen's mom for letting them play with the clothes and for teaching them a lesson. They hugged her again and went to eat their lunch. They were still hungry, but they were also happy and grateful. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They see a big hill with many flowers. They want to go up the hill and see what is on the other side. + +They run up the hill, holding hands. They see a big tree with a hole in it. They hear a noise from the hole. It sounds like a bird. + +"Hello, bird!" Tom says. "Can you come out and play with us?" + +There is no answer. Tom and Lily wait for a while. They hear the noise again. + +"Maybe the bird is shy," Lily says. "Maybe we can give it something to make it happy." + +They look around and see some nuts and berries on the ground. They pick some and put them near the hole. + +"Here, bird, we have some food for you," Lily says. "We are your friends. We want to see you." + +They wait again. They see a small head peek out of the hole. It is not a bird. It is a squirrel. + +"Hello, squirrel!" Tom and Lily say. "We thought you were a bird." + +The squirrel looks at them and then at the food. It comes out of the hole and takes a nut. It nibbles on it and makes a happy sound. + +"Thank you for the food," the squirrel says. "You are very nice. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom and Lily are glad. They nod and smile. They play with the squirrel on the hill. They have a lot of fun. They make a new friend. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They saw many flowers and bugs and birds. They also saw a big green bulb on a plant. They wondered what was inside. + +"Maybe it is a treasure," Lily said. + +"Maybe it is a monster," Ben said. + +They decided to pick the bulb and open it. They pulled and pulled, but the bulb was very strong. They could not break it. + +"Let us use a stick," Lily said. She found a stick and hit the bulb hard. The bulb cracked and a bright light came out. Lily and Ben felt very hot and dizzy. They closed their eyes. + +When they opened their eyes again, they saw that everything was very big. The flowers were like trees, the bugs were like dogs, and the birds were like planes. They had shrunk! + +They heard a loud voice. It was their mom. She was looking for them. + +"Lily! Ben! Where are you?" she called. + +"Mom! Mom! We are here!" they shouted. But their mom could not hear them. She was too far away. + +They were scared and sad. They wished they had not picked the bulb. They wished they had listened to their mom, who told them not to touch the plants. + +They saw a big ant coming towards them. It looked hungry. They ran away, but the ant was faster. They thought they were going to be eaten. + +But then, they saw a flash of light. It was the bulb. It was still glowing. They ran towards it and touched it. They felt very hot and dizzy again. They closed their eyes. + +When they opened their eyes again, they saw that everything was normal. They were big again. The bulb was small and broken. The ant was gone. + +They saw their mom. She was holding them and crying. She was happy to see them. + +"Lily! Ben! I was so worried! What happened to you?" she asked. + +They told her everything. They said they were sorry. They said they learned their lesson. + +Their mom hugged them and kissed them. She said she loved them. She said she was glad they were safe. She said they should never touch things they do not know. + +They agreed. They said they loved her too. They said they would be more careful. + +They went inside the house and had some cookies. They were happy to be together. They never picked a bulb again. +Sara and Ben like to play with their toy bow and arrow. They pretend to be brave hunters in the forest. One day, they find a big cardboard box in the garage. They decide to make it their fort. + +"Let's cut a window in the box," Sara says. "Then we can shoot arrows at the bad guys." + +"Good idea," Ben says. He gets a pair of scissors and starts to cut a hole in the box. Sara helps him. + +They finish their fort and put it in the backyard. They take their bow and arrow and go inside. They peek through the window and look for bad guys. + +"Look, there's a squirrel," Sara says. "He's trying to steal our nuts." + +"Let's shoot him," Ben says. He takes an arrow and puts it on the bow. He aims at the squirrel and pulls the string. + +But the squirrel is very fast. He sees the arrow and jumps away. The arrow misses him and flies over the fence. + +"Oh no, we lost an arrow," Sara says. "We have to get it back." + +They run out of the fort and go to the fence. They see a busy street on the other side. There are many cars and people. + +"Where's our arrow?" Ben asks. He looks around. + +"I see it," Sara says. She points to a tree across the street. The arrow is stuck in a branch. + +"How can we get it?" Ben asks. He wants his arrow back. + +"It's too far," Sara says. "And the street is too busy. We can't cross it." + +They feel sad. They don't know what to do. + +Then they hear a voice. + +"Hey, kids, what are you looking for?" It's Mr. Lee, their neighbor. He is walking his dog on the sidewalk. + +"We lost our arrow," Sara says. "It's in that tree over there." + +Mr. Lee looks at the tree. He sees the arrow. + +"I can help you," he says. He smiles. He is very nice. He crosses the street and gets the arrow. He brings it back to Sara and Ben. + +"Here you go," he says. He gives them the arrow. + +"Thank you, Mr. Lee," Sara and Ben say. They are very happy. + +"You're welcome," Mr. Lee says. "But be careful with your bow and arrow. Don't shoot at animals or people. And don't play near the street. It's dangerous." + +"We will," Sara and Ben say. They nod. They have learned their lesson. + +They go back to their fort and play with their bow and arrow. They have fun. But they only shoot at pretend bad guys. And they stay away from the busy street. They are safe. And they are glad that Mr. Lee helped them. He is a good friend. +Lila was a little fairy who lived in a big garden. She liked to fly around and see the flowers, the birds and the bugs. Sometimes she saw humans, but they were very big and loud, so she hid from them. + +One day, she saw a human girl who was smaller than the others. She had long hair and a pink dress. She was holding a book and sitting on a bench. Lila was curious and flew closer to see what she was doing. + +The human girl was looking at the book and making sounds with her mouth. Lila saw that the book had pictures of fairies, like her. She thought the book was brilliant and wanted to see more. She landed on the book and touched the pages. + +The human girl saw Lila and gasped. She smiled and said, "Hello, little fairy. You are so pretty and sparkly. What is your name?" + +Lila was scared and surprised. She did not know what to say. She tried to fly away, but the human girl was faster. She reached out and pinched Lila gently with her fingers. + +"Ow!" Lila cried. "That hurts! Let me go!" + +The human girl was sorry and said, "I'm sorry, little fairy. I didn't mean to hurt you. I just wanted to hold you and be your friend. Please don't be mad at me." + +Lila looked at the human girl and saw that she had tears in her eyes. She felt sorry for her too. She said, "It's okay, human girl. I'm not mad at you. But please don't pinch me again. It's not nice." + +The human girl nodded and said, "I promise, little fairy. I won't pinch you again. Can we be friends?" + +Lila smiled and said, "Yes, we can be friends. But you have to be gentle and kind. And you have to share your brilliant book with me." + +The human girl agreed and said, "Of course, little fairy. I will be gentle and kind. And I will share my brilliant book with you. It's a book of fairy tales. Do you want to hear one?" + +Lila nodded and said, "Yes, please. I love fairy tales. They are fun and magical." + +The human girl opened the book and started to read. Lila listened and watched. They both enjoyed the book and each other's company. They became good friends and played in the garden until the sun set. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to joke with each other and make funny faces. They saw a man with a big bag walking very fast. He looked around and then ran away. + +"Who is he?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe he is a thief," Tom said. "He has a lot of things in his bag. Maybe he took them from someone." + +"That is bad," Lily said. "We should tell someone." + +They ran to the bench where their mom was sitting. They told her what they saw. Their mom looked surprised. + +"Are you sure?" she asked. "Maybe he was just in a hurry." + +"No, mom, he was a thief," Tom said. "He had an unusual bag. It was very big and had a hole in it. Some things were falling out of it." + +Their mom looked again and saw the man. He was still running, but he was not very fast. He dropped some of the things from his bag. There were books, toys, clothes, and even a cake. + +"Oh, you are right," their mom said. "He is a thief. He stole those things from the library, the toy store, the clothing shop, and the bakery. How silly and greedy he is!" + +She took out her phone and called the police. She told them where the thief was and what he had. The police came quickly and caught the thief. They thanked Tom and Lily for being brave and smart. They gave them some stickers and a book as a reward. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They had helped to stop the thief. They joked with each other and said they were like superheroes. Their mom hugged them and said she was proud of them. They went home and had some cake. It was a good day. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. Anna wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Anna says. + +"No, it is too high. And it is dark inside. I do not like the dark," Ben says. + +Anna tries to make Ben feel better. She says, "The dark is not bad. It is just like when you close your eyes. And the slide is not high. It is like a hill. You like hills, right?" + +Ben nods. He likes hills. But he still does not want to go on the slide. + +Anna is polite. She does not push Ben. She says, "It is okay, Ben. You do not have to go on the slide if you do not want to. Maybe we can play something else. Do you want to swing?" + +Ben smiles. He likes swings. He says, "Yes, I want to swing. Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. You understand me." + +Anna and Ben go to the swings. They have fun. Their moms are happy. They say, "You are very nice to each other. You are good friends." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with many leaves. It makes a lot of shade under it. + +"Let's go to the tree," Anna says. "It is hot and sunny today. The shade will be cool and nice." + +"OK," Ben says. "But be careful. There may be bugs or animals in the tree." + +They run to the tree and sit under it. They feel the breeze and hear the birds. They are happy. + +Anna sees a hole in the tree. She is curious. She wants to know what is inside. + +"Ben, look," she says. "There is a hole in the tree. Maybe there is something in it. Let's peek." + +Ben is not sure. He is a little scared. He thinks there may be a snake or a spider in the hole. + +"Anna, no," he says. "Don't peek. It may be dangerous. The hole is not for us. It is for the tree. We should be modest and leave it alone." + +Anna does not listen. She is brave and bold. She moves closer to the hole. She puts her eye near it. She peeks. + +She sees something furry and brown. It has a long tail and a black nose. It has two big ears and two small eyes. It is a squirrel. + +The squirrel sees Anna. It is surprised and scared. It makes a loud noise. It jumps out of the hole. It runs away. + +Anna and Ben scream. They are shocked and scared. They run away from the tree. They do not want to peek anymore. They learn to be modest and respect the tree. +Lily and Ben were playing in their room. They liked to pretend they were spies and look for clues. Lily had a big idea. She said to Ben, "Let's open the drawer and see what is inside. Maybe we will find something hidden." + +Ben nodded and followed Lily to the dresser. They pulled the drawer and saw some clothes and toys. They moved them around and looked for something hidden. Then, they saw a shiny box under a sweater. Lily said, "Look, Ben, a shiny box! Maybe it has a secret inside." + +They took out the box and opened it. Inside, they saw a necklace with a heart pendant. It was very pretty and sparkly. Lily said, "Wow, this is so nice. I wonder who it belongs to." + +Ben said, "Maybe it is Mommy's. She likes shiny things. Maybe Daddy gave it to her for a special day." + +Lily said, "Maybe. But we should not touch it. It is not ours. Let's put it back where we found it and close the drawer. Maybe Mommy will tell us about it later." + +They put the box back under the sweater and closed the drawer. They felt happy that they had found something hidden, but they also felt proud that they had not taken it. They went back to playing spies and looking for more clues. +Lily liked to play in the farm with her dad. She liked to see the cows, the pigs, the chickens and the ducks. But her favorite animal was the bull. The bull was big and strong and had horns. Lily liked to feed him grass and apples and pat his nose. + +One day, Lily asked her dad, "Dad, how did the bull grow so big?" + +Her dad smiled and said, "The bull grew big because he ate a lot of good food and drank a lot of water. He also ran and jumped and played with the other cows. That made him healthy and happy." + +Lily nodded and said, "I want to grow big too. Can I eat and drink and run and jump and play like the bull?" + +Her dad laughed and said, "Of course you can, Lily. But you also need to sleep and rest and learn new things. That will make you smart and kind." + +Lily said, "Okay, dad. But can I play with the bull first? He is not boring like the ducks. They only quack and swim." + +Her dad said, "Sure, Lily. But be careful. The bull is gentle, but he is also very strong. He might knock you over if he gets too excited." + +Lily said, "Don't worry, dad. I will be careful. The bull is my friend. He likes me and I like him." + +Then Lily ran to the bull and hugged his neck. The bull mooed and licked her face. Lily giggled and said, "You are the best, bull. I love you." +Mia and Leo were helping Mom and Dad decorate the big tree in the living room. They had a box of shiny ornaments that they hung on the branches. Mia liked the red ones and Leo liked the blue ones. They also had some silver rings that made a nice sound when they moved. + +"Look, Mia, I found a ring that has a bell inside!" Leo said, holding up a small ornament. "It goes ring-ring-ring when I shake it. Do you want to try?" + +"Yes, please!" Mia said, reaching for the ornament. She took it from Leo and shook it gently. She heard the bell ring and smiled. "It's so pretty and fun! Can I hang it on the tree?" + +"Sure, you can hang it on the tree. But where do you want to put it?" Leo asked, looking at the tree. "There are so many ornaments already. Maybe we should find a good spot for it." + +Mia looked around and saw a branch that was empty. She climbed on a stool and hung the ring ornament on the branch. She stepped back and admired her work. "There, I think it looks good there. What do you think, Leo?" + +Leo nodded and smiled. "I think it looks great, Mia. You did a good job. The ring ornament is very useful. It makes the tree more beautiful and more musical. I think Mom and Dad will like it too." + +Mia and Leo hugged each other and went back to the box to find more ornaments. They had fun decorating the tree and making it ready for Christmas. They hoped that Santa would see their ring ornament and bring them some nice presents. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big hill near their house. They want to climb the hill and see what is on the other side. + +"Let's go to the hill!" Tom says. He is not shy. He likes to try new things. + +"I don't know," Sam says. He is shy. He is afraid of the hill. He thinks the hill is too high and steep. + +"Come on, Sam. It will be fun. We can find new things on the other side. Maybe there are flowers, or bugs, or a pond," Tom says. He tries to make Sam feel better. + +Sam thinks for a moment. He likes flowers, and bugs, and ponds. He wants to see them with Tom. But he is still scared of the hill. + +"OK, Tom. I will go with you. But you have to hold my hand," Sam says. + +"OK, Sam. I will hold your hand. We are friends. We can do it together," Tom says. + +They hold hands and start to climb the hill. They go slowly and carefully. They see rocks, and grass, and birds. They hear the wind and their own breath. + +They reach the top of the hill. They look at the other side. They see a field with cows, and a barn, and a fence. They also see a big dog. The dog sees them too. The dog barks loudly and runs towards them. + +"Look, Tom. A dog!" Sam says. + +"Uh-oh, Sam. A dog!" Tom says. + +They are afraid of the dog. They think the dog is angry and wants to bite them. They let go of each other's hand and run down the hill. They run as fast as they can. They don't look back. + +They reach their house. They are safe. They are out of breath. They hug each other. + +"That was scary, Tom," Sam says. + +"Yes, Sam. That was scary. But we did it. We climbed the hill. We saw new things. We are brave," Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom. We are brave. And we are friends," Sam says. + +They smile and go inside. They tell their mom about their adventure. They are happy. They are proud. They are not shy anymore. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to make a tower as high as they can. They take turns to add one block on top of the other. + +"How many blocks do we have?" Lily asks. + +Ben counts them. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. We have ten blocks." + +"Is that a lot?" Lily wonders. + +Ben nods. "Yes, that is a lot. But we can make it more. Look, I have a ruler. It has inches on it. One inch is this long." He shows her with his finger. + +Lily is curious. She takes the ruler and measures the tower. "Our tower is six inches high. That is not very high. We need more blocks." + +Ben agrees. "Yes, we need more blocks. Let's look for some." + +They search around the room and find some more blocks of different colors and shapes. They add them to the tower, making it taller and prettier. + +"Wow, our tower is huge now!" Lily exclaims. "How high is it?" + +Ben measures it again. "It is twelve inches high. That is twice as high as before. That is very high." + +They are very proud of their tower. They smile at each other and give each other a high five. They decide to show their tower to their mom and dad. They hope they will like it too. +Lily and Tom were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. They had a big map and a wooden sword. + +"Arrr, matey, we have to find the X on the map. It's where the gold is," Tom said. + +"OK, let's go. But be careful, there might be monsters," Lily said. + +They followed the map to the fireplace. It was cold and dark. They saw a green candle on the mantel. + +"Look, a clue. Maybe the candle is the X," Tom said. + +He climbed on a chair and reached for the candle. He wanted to strike it with his sword and make it light up. + +But Lily saw something else. She saw a matchbox next to the candle. + +"Tom, no! Don't strike the candle. Strike the match. It will make fire," she said. + +She grabbed the matchbox and gave it to Tom. He took a match and struck it on the box. It made a spark and a flame. + +"Wow, fire!" Tom said. + +He touched the candle with the match and it lit up too. It made a warm and bright light. + +"Yay, we did it. We found the treasure," Lily said. + +They hugged and cheered. They were happy pirates. They liked the green candle. It was their treasure. +Jill and Tom were friends who liked to play together. They had a big box of toys that they shared. One day, Jill found a card in the box. It had a picture of a bird and some words on it. Jill liked the card. She wanted to keep it. + +"Look, Tom, I found a card!" Jill said. "It is pretty and unusual. I want to mail it to my grandma. She likes birds." + +Tom looked at the card. He recognized it. It was his card. His mom had given it to him for his birthday. He wanted to keep it. + +"No, Jill, that is my card!" Tom said. "It is special and mine. I want to touch it and put it in my room. You can't mail it to your grandma." + +Jill and Tom started to argue. They both pulled on the card. They did not want to share it. They did not listen to each other. They made a lot of noise. + +Their teacher heard them. She came over to see what was wrong. She saw the card and the angry faces. + +"Jill and Tom, what are you doing?" she asked. "Why are you fighting over a card?" + +Jill and Tom told her their reasons. They both wanted the card. They both thought it was theirs. + +The teacher looked at the card. She saw the name on it. It was not Jill's or Tom's. It was Sam's. Sam was another friend who had left the card in the box by mistake. + +"Jill and Tom, this card is not yours. It is Sam's." she said. "He forgot to take it home. He will be sad if he loses it. You should not mail it or touch it. You should give it back to him." + +Jill and Tom felt sorry. They had been wrong. They had been selfish. They had hurt their friend. + +"Sorry, teacher." they said. "Sorry, Sam." they said. + +They gave the card back to the teacher. They hugged each other. They decided to play with something else. They learned to be more careful and kind. +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books and a big rug. The rug is soft and colorful. It has shapes and animals on it. + +One day, Tom and Jen want to try something new. They see a big chair in the corner of their room. The chair is tall and brown. It has a cushion on it. Tom and Jen think it looks fun to climb on the chair. + +They are careful at first. They hold on to the chair and step on the cushion. They feel happy and proud. They can see more of their room from the chair. They can see their toys and books and rug. + +But then, Tom and Jen want to try something more. They see a lamp on the table next to the chair. The lamp is shiny and yellow. It has a switch on it. Tom and Jen think it looks fun to turn on the lamp. + +They are not careful now. They let go of the chair and reach for the lamp. They do not see the cord of the lamp. They do not hear their mom calling them. They do not feel the chair tipping over. + +They only feel a loud bang and a bright flash. They only see sparks and smoke. They only hear their mom screaming and running to their room. + +Tom and Jen are scared and hurt. They have cuts and burns on their skin. They have tears and sobs in their throat. They have broken the lamp and the chair and the table. They have ruined their toys and books and rug. + +They wish they had not tried to turn on the lamp. They wish they had been careful on the chair. They wish they had played on the rug. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to eat avocado toast for breakfast. Their mom always made it for them with mild cheese and a little salt. One morning, mom had to go to work early and left a note for them. It said: "Avocado toast is in the fridge. Warm it up in the toaster. Don't forget to brush your teeth. Love, mom." + +Lila and Ben were happy to see the note and the avocado toast. They put it in the toaster and waited for it to be warm and crispy. They ate it with big bites and enjoyed the creamy and cheesy taste. They drank some water and wiped their mouths. + +"Let's go play now," Ben said. + +"OK, but we have to brush our teeth first," Lila said. + +Ben made a face. "Do we have to? I don't like brushing my teeth. It takes too long and it tastes funny." + +Lila shook her head. "Mom said we have to. It's good for our teeth and our breath. Come on, it's not that hard." + +Ben sighed. "Fine, but only for a little bit." + +They went to the bathroom and took their toothbrushes and toothpaste. Lila squeezed some toothpaste on her toothbrush and started to brush her teeth. She moved her toothbrush up and down and side to side. She made sure to reach all her teeth and her tongue. + +Ben squeezed some toothpaste on his toothbrush too, but he only brushed his front teeth. He did not bother to brush his back teeth or his tongue. He thought it was enough and he wanted to go play. He spit out the toothpaste and rinsed his mouth. + +"Are you done?" he asked Lila. + +Lila nodded. She spit out the toothpaste and rinsed her mouth too. She looked at Ben and frowned. "You didn't brush your teeth well. You forgot your back teeth and your tongue. They are still dirty and smelly." + +Ben shrugged. "So what? No one will notice. Let's go play." + +They went to their room and took out their toys. They played with their cars and dolls and blocks. They had fun and laughed a lot. After a while, they heard a knock on the door. It was their dad. He came home from work and wanted to hug them and kiss them. + +"Hi, kids. I missed you. How was your morning?" he asked. + +They ran to him and hugged him. "Hi, dad. We missed you too. Our morning was good. We ate avocado toast and brushed our teeth," Lila said. + +Dad smiled and kissed her cheek. "That's good. I'm proud of you. You have a nice smile and a fresh breath." + +He turned to Ben and kissed his cheek too. "How about you, buddy? Did you brush your teeth too?" + +Ben nodded. "Yes, dad. I did." + +Dad sniffed and made a face. "Are you sure? Your breath smells like avocado and cheese. Did you forget to brush your back teeth and your tongue?" + +Ben looked down and felt ashamed. He lied to his dad and he forgot to brush his teeth well. He knew he did something wrong and he felt sorry. + +"I'm sorry, dad. I did forget. I was in a hurry to play and I didn't brush my teeth well. I won't do it again," he said. + +Dad hugged him and said, "It's OK, son. I forgive you. But you have to remember to brush your teeth well every time. It's important for your health and your hygiene. It also shows respect for yourself and others. No one likes to smell bad breath. Come on, let's go to the bathroom and brush your teeth again. I'll help you." + +Ben nodded and followed his dad. He learned his lesson and he never forgot to brush his teeth well again. He also learned to tell the truth and to listen to his mom and dad. He and Lila always had nice smiles and fresh breaths. They loved to eat avocado toast and they loved their mom and dad. +Ben and Mia liked to play in the garden. They had a little patch where they planted seeds. They watered the seeds every day and waited for them to grow. + +One day, it rained a lot. The rain did not stop for a long time. The garden became very wet and muddy. Ben and Mia looked out of the window and saw that their patch was flooded. The water covered the seeds and the soil. + +They were sad and worried. Would their seeds grow? Would they see flowers and fruits? They asked their mom and dad. + +Mom and dad said, "Don't worry. The rain will stop soon. The water will go away. The seeds will be okay. They will grow even better with the water. You will see." + +The next day, the sun came out. The water dried up. Ben and Mia ran to the garden. They saw something amazing. Their seeds had sprouted. They had grown into enormous plants. They had big leaves and bright colors. They had flowers and fruits. + +Ben and Mia were happy and surprised. They picked some flowers and fruits and gave them to mom and dad. They said, "Look! Our seeds grew! They grew into enormous plants! They are beautiful and yummy! Thank you, rain!" +Bella was a chubby cat who liked to sleep a lot. She had a soft bed with a pink napkin that she used as a blanket. She would curl up on her bed and blink her green eyes until she fell asleep. + +One day, a little mouse named Max came into Bella's room. He was looking for some cheese to eat. He saw Bella's napkin and thought it was a big piece of cheese. He ran towards it and tried to bite it. + +Bella felt something tickle her nose. She opened her eyes and saw Max on her napkin. She was not happy. She said, "Hey, that's my napkin, not your cheese! Go away, mouse!" + +Max was scared. He said, "Sorry, cat, I didn't know. Please don't eat me!" He tried to run away, but Bella was faster. She jumped off her bed and chased Max around the room. + +Max ran under the table, behind the chair, and into the closet. He hoped Bella would not find him. But Bella was smart. She followed Max's smell and found him hiding behind a shoe. She said, "I got you, mouse! Now you are my snack!" + +Max said, "Please, cat, don't eat me! I have a family and friends who love me. I will never bother you again. Please let me go!" + +Bella looked at Max. He was small and cute and had big ears. She felt sorry for him. She said, "Okay, mouse, I will let you go. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will never touch my napkin again. Deal?" + +Max said, "Deal, cat, deal! Thank you for being kind. You are a good cat." He ran out of the closet and out of the room. + +Bella went back to her bed and wrapped herself in her napkin. She said, "That was a silly mouse. He thought my napkin was cheese. But it's not. It's my napkin and I love it." She blinked her eyes and fell asleep. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, Lily sees a shiny ball in Ben's hand. She wants the ball. + +"Can I play with your ball?" Lily asks Ben. + +"OK, but you have to return it soon. It is my favorite ball," Ben says. + +Lily takes the ball and runs away. She throws the ball in the air and catches it. She laughs and has fun. She forgets about Ben. + +Ben waits for Lily to come back. He is sad. He misses his ball. He looks for Lily, but he cannot find her. He asks other kids, but they do not know where she is. + +Lily plays with the ball until it is dark. She is tired and hungry. She wants to go home. She remembers Ben and his ball. She feels bad. She looks for Ben, but he is gone. She does not know where he lives. She does not know what to do. + +She holds the ball in her hand and cries. She is not happy. She is lost and alone. She wishes she had returned the ball to Ben. She wishes she had been a good friend. +Lila and Sam were playing in the snow. They wanted to make an igloo, like the ones they saw in a book. They rolled big balls of snow and stacked them up. They left a hole for the door. + +"Look, we made an igloo!" Lila said. "It is so cool and cozy!" + +Sam nodded. He saw a red scarf on the ground. He picked it up and wrapped it around his neck. "I found a fancy scarf!" he said. "It is so warm and soft!" + +Lila smiled. She saw a blue hat on a snowman. She ran to get it. "I found a fancy hat!" she said. "It is so cute and funny!" + +They put on their fancy things and went inside the igloo. They pretended they were snow kings and queens. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, a big dog came by. He smelled the scarf and the hat. He liked them. He wanted to play with them. He pulled the scarf and the hat with his teeth. He tore them apart. + +Lila and Sam heard the dog. They came out of the igloo. They saw their fancy things in pieces. They felt sad and mad. + +"Hey, bad dog!" Lila shouted. "You tore our fancy things! Go away!" + +The dog barked. He ran away with the scarf and the hat. He did not care. + +Lila and Sam hugged each other. They still had their igloo. They went back inside. They decided they did not need fancy things to have fun. They were happy. +Sam liked balloons. He liked to blow them up and make them big and round. He liked to tie them to his chair and watch them float in the air. He liked to pop them and make a loud noise. + +One day, Sam got a new balloon from his mom. It was red and shiny and had a picture of a dog on it. Sam was very happy. He said, "Thank you, mom. I love my balloon. Can I blow it up?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can, but be careful. Don't blow it up too much or it will burst. And don't pop it or you will scare the dog." + +Sam nodded and took the balloon to his room. He blew and blew and blew. The balloon got bigger and bigger and bigger. Sam thought it was the best balloon ever. He wanted to show it to mom and the dog. + +He ran out of his room with the balloon. He saw mom in the kitchen and the dog on the couch. He shouted, "Look, mom, look! Look at my balloon!" + +Mom turned and saw Sam and the balloon. She gasped and said, "Sam, stop! That balloon is too big! It will burst!" + +But Sam did not stop. He ran towards mom and the dog. He wanted to give them a hug and a kiss. He did not see the sharp nail on the wall. He did not hear the hiss of the air. He did not feel the balloon pop. + +But he heard the bang. And he saw the pieces of the balloon. And he felt the tears on his face. + +Mom and the dog jumped and screamed. They were scared and surprised. They ran to Sam and hugged him. They said, "Are you okay, Sam? Are you hurt?" + +Sam nodded and sobbed. He said, "I'm okay, mom. I'm okay, dog. But my balloon is gone. It was the best balloon ever. And I popped it." + +Mom said, "I'm sorry, Sam. I know you liked your balloon. But it was too big. You blew it up too much. You should have listened to me." + +Sam said, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't listen to you. I was too excited. Can I have another balloon?" + +Mom said, "Maybe later, Sam. But not now. Now you need to calm down and rest. And no more popping balloons. They are too noisy. They scare the dog. And they make me jump." + +Sam said, "Okay, mom. I will calm down and rest. And I will not pop balloons. I will repeat what you say. No more popping balloons. No more noisy balloons. No more big balloons." + +Mom said, "That's good, Sam. That's very good. I love you, Sam. And I love your dog. And I love your balloons. But only when they are small and quiet and safe." +Anna liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had a pink vest and a blue dress. Anna would squeeze Lily and talk to her every day. + +One day, Anna's big brother Tom came into her room. He was angry because Anna had taken his crayons. He saw Lily on the bed and grabbed her. He said, "This is my doll now. You can't have her." + +Anna cried and said, "No, Tom, no! Lily is mine. Give her back, please!" She tried to get Lily from Tom, but he was too strong. He pulled Lily hard and tore her vest. He threw Lily on the floor and ran away. + +Anna ran to Lily and picked her up. She saw that Lily's vest was ripped and her dress was dirty. She hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry. You are my best friend. I love you." + +But Lily did not say anything. She did not smile. She did not squeeze back. She was broken. Anna felt very lonely and sad. She wished Tom had never come. She wished Lily could talk to her again. She wished she had a new vest for Lily. But she had nothing. She just had tears. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they enter a big park. The park has many things to play with. There are swings, slides, seesaws, and a sandbox. + +"Look, Ben, there is a purple slide!" Lily says. She likes purple. It is her favorite color. + +"Let's go, Lily, I want to slide too!" Ben says. He likes to slide. It is fun and fast. + +They run to the purple slide. They take turns to slide down. They laugh and shout. They are happy. + +But then, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. It barks loud. It runs to the slide. + +"Uh-oh, Lily, the dog wants to play too!" Ben says. He is scared of the dog. He does not like big dogs. + +"Me too, Ben, I am scared!" Lily says. She holds Ben's hand. They want to go away. + +But the dog is nice. It does not bite. It only licks. It wants to be friends. + +"Hi, dog, do you want to play with us?" Lily asks. She is brave. She likes animals. + +The dog wags its tail. It nods its head. It likes Lily and Ben. + +"Okay, dog, you can play with us. But be gentle, okay?" Ben says. He is not so scared anymore. He likes the dog too. + +They play together. They slide, they swing, they run, and they dig. They have fun. They are friends. +Anna loved to play the piano. She learned from her mom, who was a good teacher. Anna liked to make music with her fingers. She could play many songs, but her favorite was "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star". + +One day, Anna's mom had to go to the store. She told Anna to stay at home with her dad. "Don't touch the piano while I'm gone, okay?" she said. "It's very old and fragile. You can play with it when I come back." + +Anna nodded, but she was sad. She wanted to play the piano. She waited for a while, but her mom did not come back soon. She looked at the piano. It was shiny and beautiful. It looked like it wanted to be played. Anna thought, maybe just one song. She tiptoed to the piano and opened the lid. + +She started to play "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star". She played it softly and slowly. She smiled as she heard the notes. She felt happy and proud. She thought, this is perfect. + +But then, she heard a loud crack. The piano made a terrible noise. Anna stopped playing. She saw that one of the keys was broken. It was sticking out of the piano. She felt scared and sorry. She did not mean to break the piano. She did not know what to do. + +She heard her mom's voice. She was back from the store. She was coming to the living room. Anna wanted to hide. She wanted to say sorry. She wanted to cry. She did not know what her mom would say. She hoped her mom would still love her. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shiny things. Sometimes they found coins, buttons, or beads. They put them in a small box and pretended they were treasure. + +One day, they found a big, shiny rock. It was very heavy and had many colors. They thought it was a mineral. They were very happy and wanted to take it home. + +But the rock was too big for their box. They tried to pull it, but it did not move. They tried to break it, but it did not crack. They started to argue. + +"I saw it first, it is mine!" said Tom. + +"No, I saw it too, it is ours!" said Lily. + +They pulled and pushed the rock, but it only made them angry and tired. + +A man was walking by. He saw the children and the rock. He smiled and said, "Hello, what are you doing?" + +"We found a mineral, but it is too big. We want to take it home, but we cannot," said Tom. + +"Maybe you can share it. You can take turns to keep it, or you can find a place where you can both see it," said the man. + +"But how can we share it? It is one rock," said Lily. + +The man took a hammer from his bag. He said, "I can help you. I am a geologist. I study rocks and minerals. I can break this rock for you, and you can see what is inside. Maybe you will find something more interesting." + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They decided to let the man break the rock. They were curious and hopeful. + +The man hit the rock with the hammer. It broke into two pieces. Inside, there were many small crystals. They sparkled in the sun. They were more beautiful than the rock. + +Tom and Lily gasped. They thanked the man. He gave them each a piece of the rock. He said, "You see, sometimes it is better to share than to fight. You can learn more and enjoy more. And you can still be friends." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They agreed. They put their pieces of the rock in their box. They smiled and hugged. They learned a lesson. They decided to share their treasure and their friendship. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. Ben wanted to feed the ducks, but Lily wanted to catch a fish. + +"Look, Lily, a fish!" Ben said, pointing to a shiny orange fish in the water. "Can I catch it?" + +"No, Ben, you can't catch the fish. The fish is too fast and too slippery. And you don't have a net or a hook. Leave the fish alone," Lily said. + +"But I want to catch the fish. It is so pretty. Maybe I can use my hat as a net," Ben said. He took off his hat and ran to the edge of the pond. He leaned over and tried to scoop up the fish with his hat. + +But the fish was smarter than Ben. It swam away from his hat and splashed water on his face. Ben lost his balance and fell into the pond. He was wet and cold and scared. + +"Help, Lily, help!" Ben cried. "I can't swim. I don't fit in the pond. I want to get out." + +Lily heard Ben's cry and ran to help him. She grabbed his hand and pulled him out of the pond. She hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Ben, I'm here. You're safe now. But you were very silly. You should not try to catch the fish. The fish belongs in the pond. You belong on the land. Next time, listen to me." + +Ben nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. You were right. The fish was too fast and too slippery. And I don't fit in the pond. I'm glad you're my sister. You're very smart and very brave." + +Lily smiled and said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm glad you're my brother. You're very funny and very curious. But next time, let's feed the ducks instead." +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play pretend. They had a big box of old clothes and things that they used to dress up. One day, they decided to play barbershop. Tim put on a white coat and a hat, and Lily put on a cape and a bow. They found a comb, a brush, and a razor in the box. + +"Hello, Lily, welcome to Tim's barbershop. Do you want a haircut?" Tim asked. + +"Yes, please, Tim. I want a perfect haircut, like a princess," Lily said. + +"OK, sit here and I will make you look perfect," Tim said. He combed and brushed Lily's hair, and then he picked up the razor. + +"Tim, what are you doing with that?" Lily asked, feeling scared. + +"It's a pretend razor, Lily. It won't hurt you. It will make your hair perfect," Tim said. + +He moved the razor closer to Lily's head, but before he could touch it, their mom came into the room. + +"Tim, Lily, what are you doing with that razor? That's very dangerous. You could hurt yourself or your sister. Give it to me right now," their mom said, taking the razor away. + +"Mom, we were just playing barbershop. We didn't know it was dangerous. We're sorry," Tim and Lily said. + +"I know you were just playing, but you have to be careful with things like that. Razors are not toys. They are for grown-ups only. You could have cut your hair or your skin. That would not be perfect at all. That would be very bad," their mom said. + +She hugged them and kissed them, and then she said, "Why don't you join me in the kitchen and we can make some cookies instead? That sounds like a perfect way to play, don't you think?" + +Tim and Lily nodded and smiled. They followed their mom to the kitchen, leaving the box of old clothes and things behind. They decided that playing barbershop was not as fun as playing cookies. They learned a lesson that day: razors are not for kids. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with a hole in it. They ran to the tree and looked inside. They saw a shiny red ball with a knot on it. + +"Wow, look at this ball!" Sam said. "Can we take it?" + +"I don't know, maybe someone left it here," Lily said. "But it looks so pretty. Let's try to get it out." + +They reached into the hole and tried to pull the ball. But it was stuck. The knot was too big to fit through the hole. + +"Ouch, it hurts!" Sam said. He rubbed his hand. "The hole is too small and the ball is too hard." + +"Maybe we can make the hole bigger," Lily said. She looked around and saw a big stick. She picked it up and hit the tree with it. "Bang, bang, bang!" + +But the stick did not make the hole bigger. It only made a lot of noise. And it woke up someone who was sleeping inside the tree. + +"Who's there? Who's making all this racket?" A grumpy voice said. Then a furry head popped out of the hole. It was a raccoon. And he did not look happy. + +"Hey, that's my ball!" The raccoon said. "Give it back to me!" + +Sam and Lily were scared. They dropped the stick and ran away. They did not want to play with the ball anymore. They learned that some things are better left alone. And that some holes are not for poking. +Tim and Liz were twins who lived on a farm with their mom and dad. They liked to play with the animals, but their favorite was a goat named Billy. Billy was white and fluffy, but he was also very filthy. He liked to roll in the mud and eat the grass. + +One day, Tim and Liz saw a new goat in the barn. He was brown and skinny, and he looked scared. Mom and dad told them that he was a rescue goat. He had been living in a bad place, where he was hungry and hurt. They had brought him home to give him a new life. + +"Can we play with him?" Tim asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie," mom said. "He needs some time to get used to us. He is very shy and nervous. We have to be gentle and kind with him." + +Tim and Liz nodded. They wanted to be friends with the new goat. They decided to give him a name. They thought of many names, but they could not agree. Tim liked Spot, Liz liked Brownie, but neither of them liked the other's choice. + +They went to the barn to see the new goat again. They saw Billy next to him. Billy was licking his face and nudging his nose. The new goat looked surprised, but then he smiled. He made a soft sound, like a bleat. + +"Look, mom, dad!" Tim and Liz shouted. "Billy is welcoming the new goat! He is being nice to him!" + +Mom and dad smiled. They were proud of Billy and happy for the new goat. They watched as the two goats became friends. + +"Maybe we don't need to give him a name," Liz said. "Maybe he already has one." + +"Maybe he does," Tim agreed. "Maybe Billy knows it." + +They decided to let Billy and the new goat tell them their names. They hoped they would learn them soon. They wanted to play with them and make them happy. They loved their goats, both the filthy and the new. +Tim and Mia were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many fish and shells and crabs. They were very happy. + +"Look, look!" Mia shouted. "A big whale!" + +Tim and Mia ran to the shore and pointed at the sea. They saw a big whale jump out of the water and make a loud splash. The whale was gray and shiny and had a big tail. The whale looked at them and made a funny noise. + +"Hello, whale!" Tim and Mia said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The whale nodded and jumped again. He sprayed water from his nose and made a big wave. Tim and Mia laughed and clapped. They played with the whale for a long time. + +But soon the sun started to go down and the sky turned pink and purple. Tim and Mia felt sleepy. They yawned and rubbed their eyes. + +"Mom, dad, can we go home?" Tim asked. + +"Yes, it's time to go home," mom said. "Say goodbye to the whale." + +"Bye, whale!" Tim and Mia said. "Thank you for playing with us. You are very nice and fun." + +"Bye, Tim and Mia!" the whale said. "You are very nice and fun too. Have a good night." + +The whale waved his tail and dived into the water. Tim and Mia waved back and followed their mom and dad to the car. They were sleepy but happy. They had a great day at the beach with the whale. + +The end. +Ben and Mia were going on vacation with Mom and Dad. They were very happy. They packed their bags and toys in the car. Mom said, "We have to load the car quickly. We don't want to be late for the plane." + +Ben and Mia tried to help. But they wanted to play with their toys too. They took out their dolls and cars and made a lot of noise. Dad said, "Ben and Mia, stop playing and load the car. We have to go now." + +Ben and Mia did not listen. They kept playing and laughing. Mom and Dad were angry. They said, "Ben and Mia, you are not being patient. You are making us late. If you don't load the car, we will not go on vacation." + +Ben and Mia were scared. They did not want to miss the vacation. They said, "Sorry, Mom and Dad. We will load the car. We will be patient. We want to go on vacation." + +Ben and Mia put their toys back in the bags and loaded the car. Mom and Dad smiled. They said, "Thank you, Ben and Mia. You are good helpers. Now we can go on vacation." + +Ben and Mia hugged Mom and Dad. They were happy. They said, "We love you, Mom and Dad. We are excited for the vacation." They got in the car and drove to the airport. They hoped to have a lot of fun on the vacation. +Lily and Tom are going to visit their grandpa. He lives far away, so they have to pack their bags. Lily puts her teddy bear, her books and her pink dress in her bag. Tom puts his cars, his ball and his blue shirt in his bag. They zip their bags and put them by the door. + +Mom and dad are also packing their bags. Mom has a big bag with clothes, shoes and a hat. Dad has a small bag with a camera, a map and a mustache. Lily and Tom think dad's mustache is funny. It is black and curly and tickles their faces when he kisses them. Dad says he needs his mustache for grandpa. Grandpa also has a mustache, but his is white and long. + +They are ready to go. They put their bags in the car and get in. Mom drives and dad sits next to her. Lily and Tom sit in the back and look out the window. They see trees, houses, cows and birds. They sing songs and play games. They are happy and excited. + +After a long time, they arrive at grandpa's house. Grandpa is waiting for them. He has a big smile and an open door. He hugs and kisses them and says he is glad to see them. He looks at dad's mustache and laughs. He says they look like twins. Lily and Tom giggle. They think grandpa and dad are silly. + +They go inside and unpack their bags. Grandpa shows them their room. It has two beds, a lamp and a rug. He says they can play with his toys. He has a train, a doll and a puzzle. Lily and Tom say thank you and start to play. They love grandpa's house. They are happy and excited. +Sam was a little boy who loved to dig in the dirt. He liked to find worms and stones and shiny things. One day, he found a big root that was sticking out of the ground. He wondered what it was and where it came from. + +He ran to his mom and showed her the root. "Mom, what is this?" he asked. "It looks like a snake!" + +His mom smiled and took the root from his hand. "This is not a snake, Sam. This is a root. A root is a part of a plant that grows under the ground. It helps the plant get water and food from the soil." + +Sam was curious and wanted to know more. "What plant does this root belong to?" he asked. "Can we plant it and make it grow?" + +His mom shook her head and frowned. "No, Sam, we can't plant this root. This root belongs to a weed. A weed is a bad plant that grows where it is not wanted. It takes space and water from the good plants and makes them miserable." + +Sam did not like the sound of that. He did not want to make the good plants miserable. He wanted to help them grow and be happy. He decided to do something about the weed root. + +He took the root back from his mom and ran to the garden. He looked for the hole where he had dug it out. He saw that there were more roots and weeds around it. He grabbed a shovel and started to dig them out. He worked hard and fast until he had cleared the whole area. + +He felt proud and happy. He had done a good thing for the garden. He ran back to his mom and showed her his work. "Look, Mom, I got rid of the weed root and all the other weeds. Now the good plants can grow and be happy!" + +His mom hugged him and praised him. "You did a great job, Sam. You are a good gardener and a good helper. I am very proud of you!" + +Sam smiled and hugged his mom back. He felt good and happy. He had learned something new and had fun. He loved to dig in the dirt. +Sara likes to record sounds with her toy phone. She likes to hear her voice and the noises of her toys and her cat. One day, she goes outside with her phone and hears a new sound. It is the wind. The wind makes a whoosh sound in her ears and moves the leaves and the grass. + +Sara thinks the wind sound is fun. She wants to record it with her phone. She holds her phone up to the wind and presses the button. She waits for a while and then presses the button again. She puts the phone to her ear and listens. She hears the wind sound and smiles. + +She runs to her mom and shows her the phone. She says, "Mom, look, I recorded the wind!" Mom takes the phone and listens. She hears the wind sound and Sara's voice. She says, "Wow, Sara, you did a great job! That's a fine record of the wind!" She hugs Sara and gives her a kiss. Sara is happy. She likes to record sounds with her phone. +Tom liked hockey very much. He had a hockey stick and a puck. He wanted to play hockey with his friends. But his mom said no. She said it was too cold and snowy outside. She said he had to stay home and do his homework. + +Tom was miserable. He did not like homework. He liked hockey. He looked out the window and saw his friends having fun on the ice. They skated and passed and scored. Tom wished he could join them. + +He had an idea. He put on his coat and boots and hat. He took his hockey stick and puck. He sneaked out of the house. He ran to the ice. He saw his friends and called them. They were happy to see him. They let him play with them. + +Tom was happy. He forgot about his mom and his homework. He followed the puck and tried to score. He did not see the crack in the ice. He did not hear the cracking sound. He did not feel the ice breaking under his feet. + +He felt the cold water and the shock. He screamed and splashed. His friends screamed and ran. They tried to help him. But it was too late. The water was too deep and too cold. Tom sank and did not come up. He was gone. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Tom wanted to go first, but Lily was faster. She climbed up the ladder and slid down with a smile. + +"Me next, me next!" Tom shouted. He followed Lily up the ladder, but she did not move. She wanted to slide again. + +"Move, Lily, move!" Tom said. He pushed Lily with his hand. Lily did not like that. She turned around and slapped Tom on the face. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. He rubbed his cheek and felt angry. He slapped Lily back on the face. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. She rubbed her cheek and felt angry. She slapped Tom again on the face. + +They kept slapping each other until they heard a voice. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" The voice said. It was Mom. She saw them fighting and came to the slide. She looked at their red cheeks and frowned. + +"Why are you slapping each other?" Mom asked. "That is not nice. That is not how you play." + +Tom and Lily looked at the ground. They felt sorry. They did not want to hurt each other. They wanted to have fun. + +"We are sorry, Mom," Tom and Lily said. "We both wanted to slide. We did not share." + +Mom nodded. She hugged them and kissed their cheeks. She said, "I understand. But you have to take turns. You have to be kind. You have to say sorry." + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They said, "Sorry, sorry, sorry." They hugged and kissed each other. They felt better. + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's good. Now, how about some chocolate? I have some in my bag." + +Tom and Lily cheered. They loved chocolate. They followed Mom to the bench. She gave them each a piece of chocolate. It was brown and sweet and melted in their mouths. + +They ate their chocolate and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you." They looked at the sky. It was blue and clear and sunny. + +They felt happy. They said, "We love you, Mom. We love you, chocolate. We love you, slide." + +They finished their chocolate and ran to the slide. They took turns and slid down with a smile. They played and laughed and had fun. They did not slap each other anymore. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They have fun. + +"Look, Ben, the sun is high in the sky. It is noon," Anna says. + +"What is noon?" Ben asks. + +"Noon is when we eat lunch. We are hungry, right?" Anna says. + +"Yes, we are hungry. Let's go home and eat," Ben says. + +They hold hands and walk to their homes. They say goodbye and promise to play again later. + +Anna's mom is waiting for her. She has a big smile and a plate of food. + +"Hello, Anna. You look happy. Did you have fun in the park?" Mom says. + +"Yes, Mom. I played with Ben. He is my friend. We had fun," Anna says. + +"That's good. Now, come and eat your lunch. I made you a healthy sandwich and some fruit. You need to eat well to grow strong and smart," Mom says. + +"Thank you, Mom. I love you. I love your food. It is yummy," Anna says. + +She sits down and eats her lunch. She feels full and happy. She gives Mom a hug and a kiss. She is ready for a nap. She dreams of playing in the park with Ben again. +Ben and Mia like to play with their boat. They have a big boat that can float on the water. They take their boat to the pond and put it in the water. They sit on the grass and watch their boat go. + +But today is a cold day. The wind is blowing hard and the water is moving fast. Ben and Mia feel cold and shiver. They hug their boat and wish they had a coat. + +Suddenly, they see a duck. The duck is swimming in the pond. The duck sees their boat and thinks it is a friend. The duck swims to their boat and tries to sit on it. But the boat is too small for the duck. The duck pushes the boat down and makes it sink. + +Ben and Mia are sad. They cry and shout at the duck. They want their boat back. The duck is scared and swims away. Ben and Mia run to the water and try to find their boat. But the water is too deep and too cold. They cannot see their boat. + +They go back to the grass and sit. They are cold and wet and sad. They miss their boat. They hope their boat is okay. They hope the duck is sorry. They hope they can get a new boat. They hope the sun will come out and make them warm. They hug each other and wait for their mom. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big balloon. It is red and shiny. They want to blow it up. + +"Can I blow it first?" Tom asks. + +"OK, but not too much. It can break," Sue says. + +Tom puts the balloon in his mouth. He blows hard. The balloon gets bigger and bigger. Sue watches. + +"Stop, Tom! It is too big!" Sue shouts. + +But Tom does not stop. He blows more and more. He likes the big balloon. + +BANG! + +The balloon breaks. It makes a loud noise. Tom and Sue are scared. They drop the balloon. The wind takes it away. + +"Look what you did, Tom! You broke the balloon!" Sue cries. + +"I'm sorry, Sue. I did not mean to break it. It was fun to blow it," Tom says. + +They hug and say sorry. They are still friends. + +They see a fat cat. It is sitting on a fence. It is looking at them. + +"Let's play with the cat," Tom says. + +"OK, but be nice. It can scratch," Sue says. + +They run to the cat. They want to pet it. + +"Hello, cat. You are fat and fluffy. Can we play with you?" Tom asks. + +The cat does not answer. It does not like Tom and Sue. It hisses and jumps off the fence. It runs away. + +"Bye, cat. You are not nice. You do not want to play with us," Sue says. + +They shrug and look for another toy. They are still happy. +Lily likes to read books. She has many books with pictures and words. She can read some words by herself, but not all. She likes to read with her mom or dad. + +One day, Lily finds a new book on the shelf. It is a large book with a red cover. She opens it and sees many pictures of animals. She likes animals. She wants to read the book. + +She takes the book to her mom and asks her to read it with her. Her mom smiles and says yes. They sit on the couch and start to read. Lily points to the pictures and says the names of the animals. Her mom reads the words and tells her more about the animals. + +They read about lions, elephants, monkeys, and more. Lily learns a lot of new things. She is happy and curious. She asks her mom many questions. + +Then they come to a page with a picture of a camel. Lily has never seen a camel before. She thinks it is funny and strange. It has a long neck, big feet, and two bumps on its back. She asks her mom what the bumps are for. + +Her mom says the bumps are called humps. She says the humps store water for the camel. She says the camel lives in a place where it is very hot and dry. She says the camel can go a long time without drinking water because of its humps. + +Lily is amazed. She says she wants to see a camel in real life. She says she wants to touch its humps. Her mom says maybe one day they can go to a zoo or a farm and see a camel. + +Then Lily sees something shiny on the camel's nose. She asks her mom what it is. Her mom says it is a needle. She says the needle is a kind of jewelry that some people put on their animals. She says the needle is not sharp, but smooth. She says the needle is not for hurting, but for decorating. + +Lily is confused. She says she does not like needles. She says needles are scary and painful. She says she does not want a needle on her nose. Her mom says she does not have to have a needle on her nose. She says she can choose what she likes and what she does not like. She says she loves Lily no matter what. + +Lily hugs her mom and says she loves her too. She says she likes the book and the animals. She says she likes to read with her mom. She says she is happy. Her mom says she is happy too. They finish the book and put it back on the shelf. They go to the kitchen and have a snack. They talk more about the animals and the needle. They laugh and smile. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a piece of glass. Anna wanted to pick it up, but Ben stopped her. + +"No, Anna, don't touch it! It can cut you and make you bleed!" Ben said. + +"But it looks so pretty and harmless!" Anna said. "I want to see it closer!" + +Anna did not listen to Ben. She reached for the glass. But when she touched it, it was sharp and hurt her finger. She cried out loud and dropped the glass. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It cut me, Ben, it cut me!" Anna said. + +Ben ran to her and hugged her. He saw blood on her finger. He was scared and sorry for Anna. + +"I'm sorry, Anna, I'm sorry. I told you not to touch it. It was not harmless, it was dangerous. Come, let's go to Mom and get a band-aid." Ben said. + +They went to Mom and told her what happened. Mom cleaned Anna's finger and put a band-aid on it. She kissed Anna and Ben and hugged them. + +"I'm glad you're okay, Anna. But you should listen to Ben next time. He was trying to protect you. Glass can cut you and make you bleed. It's not a toy, it's trash. You should never touch it. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Anna nodded and said sorry to Mom and Ben. She learned her lesson. She would not touch glass again. She would listen to Ben and be careful. She hugged Mom and Ben and said thank you. They smiled and played together again. +Anna and Ben like to race each other in the park. They run fast and laugh a lot. They see a hedge near the pond. The hedge is green and tall and has many leaves. + +"Let's race to the hedge and back!" Anna says. + +"OK, I will win!" Ben says. + +They start to run. Anna is faster than Ben. She reaches the hedge first. She turns around and sees Ben behind her. She smiles and runs back. + +But Ben does not see the pond. He is looking at Anna. He runs too close to the water. He slips and falls into the pond. He splashes and cries. + +"Help! Help!" Ben shouts. + +Anna hears Ben. She stops and runs to the pond. She sees Ben in the water. He is wet and scared. She tries to help him. She reaches out her hand. + +But the hedge is not flexible. It is prickly and sharp. It hurts Anna's hand. She pulls back her hand and screams. + +"Ow! Ow!" Anna screams. + +Ben and Anna are both in trouble. They need help. But no one is near. They are alone and sad. The end. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they found a big mirror in the attic. It was shiny and had a gold frame. They thought it was very pretty and very rich. + +They decided to play that they were kings and queens who lived in a castle. They put on some old clothes and hats and jewels. They looked at themselves in the mirror and smiled. They felt very fancy and very happy. + +They wanted to send a letter to their friends, who were also kings and queens in other castles. They wrote some words on a paper with a crayon. They put the paper in an envelope and drew a stamp on it. They said it was magic and it could fly to their friends. + +They went downstairs to the mailbox. They opened the lid and put the envelope inside. They closed the lid and waved. They said, "Bye bye, letter! Have a good trip! Say hello to our friends!" + +They ran back to the attic and played some more. They had a lot of fun with the mirror and their pretend castle. They did not know that their mom saw them mail the letter. She smiled and took it out of the mailbox. She read the words and laughed. She thought they were very cute and very clever. She decided to mail the letter to their friends for real. She knew they would like it and write back. She was very proud of Tom and Lily. +Bunny was a little rabbit who loved to hop around the meadow. He liked to nibble on the grass and the carrots, but his favorite thing was to look at the sunflowers. He thought they were very pretty and bright, like the sun. + +One day, he saw a very big sunflower that was taller than all the others. He wanted to see it up close, so he hopped and hopped until he reached it. He was amazed by how big and yellow it was. He wanted to touch it, so he stretched his neck and his paws. + +"Hello, little rabbit," said the sunflower. "What are you doing here?" + +"Hello, big sunflower," said Bunny. "You are very pretty. I wanted to touch you." + +"Thank you, little rabbit. You are very kind. But be careful, you might hurt yourself. My stem is very thick and my petals are very sharp. You are too small to reach me." + +Bunny felt sad. He wanted to touch the sunflower, but he could not. He wished he was bigger and stronger. + +"Don't be sad, little rabbit," said the sunflower. "You are perfect the way you are. You can hop and run and play in the meadow. You have many friends and a cozy home. You don't need to touch me to enjoy me. You can admire me from afar, and I can admire you too. We are different, but we are both beautiful." + +Bunny smiled. He realized the sunflower was right. He did not need to touch the sunflower to like it. He could be happy with what he had. He thanked the sunflower and hopped away, feeling proud of himself. + +The moral of the story is: Be content with what you have and appreciate the beauty of others. +Sam liked to play with his toy plane. He pretended he was a pilot and flew it around the room. He made zoom and vroom sounds with his mouth. He carried his plane with him everywhere he went. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom. He saw a big plane in the sky. It was white and blue and had a red tail. It looked beautiful. He pointed at it and said, "Look, mom, a plane!" + +"Yes, that's a plane, Sam. Do you know who flies the plane?" his mom asked. + +"A pilot!" Sam said. He knew that word. He had a book about planes and pilots at home. + +"That's right, a pilot. A pilot is a person who knows how to fly a plane. They have a special suit and a hat and a badge. They sit in the front of the plane and use a stick and buttons to make the plane go up and down and left and right. They talk to other pilots and people on the ground with a radio. They are very smart and brave," his mom explained. + +"Wow, that's cool. I want to be a pilot when I grow up," Sam said. He imagined himself flying a big plane like the one in the sky. He smiled and hugged his toy plane. + +"Maybe you will, Sam. Maybe you will. But for now, you can play with your toy plane and have fun. Come on, let's go to the swings," his mom said. + +She took his hand and they walked to the swings. Sam carried his plane with him. He was happy. He loved his mom and his plane and the park. He loved being a pilot. +Anna and Ben liked to play games. They had many games, but their favorite was to count things. They counted toys, books, flowers, and stars. They counted everything they could see. + +One day, they decided to play a different game. They wanted to count something they could not see. They wanted to count sounds. They went to the park and listened carefully. They heard birds, cars, dogs, and children. They counted each sound and wrote it on a paper. + +They were having fun, but they did not notice a big cloud in the sky. The cloud was dark and angry. It made a loud sound, like a drum. Anna and Ben looked up and saw the cloud. They were scared. They did not like the sound. + +They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. They showed her their paper and told her about their game. Mom smiled and hugged them. She said they were very clever and brave. She said the sound was thunder, and it was part of the weather. She said it was not bad, just different. + +She took them to the car and drove them home. On the way, they saw flashes of light in the sky. They were bright and beautiful. Mom said they were lightning, and they were also part of the weather. She said they could count them too, if they wanted. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They liked to count things, even if they were different. They counted the flashes of light and the sounds of thunder. They made a new game. They were happy. +Lily liked to sing. She sang all day long. She sang at home, at school, and in the park. She sang loud and happy songs. She wanted to be an opera singer when she grew up. + +One day, Lily saw a poster for an opera show. It was at a big and fancy place. She asked her mom if they could go. Her mom said yes, but she had to be quiet at the opera. Lily said she would be quiet. She was very excited. + +They went to the opera place. It was very big and fancy. There were many people in nice clothes. Lily and her mom found their seats. The lights went down. The opera started. Lily saw people on the stage. They sang very loud and high. Lily liked their singing. She wanted to sing with them. + +Lily opened her mouth. She sang loud and high. She sang her happy songs. She did not hear her mom telling her to be quiet. She did not see the people around her looking angry. She did not see the man in the front row getting up. She did not see him walking to the stage. She did not see him grabbing her by the arm. She did not see him dragging her out of the opera place. She did not see her mom crying and running after them. She did not see the door closing behind them. She did not see the opera show anymore. She only heard the man yelling at her. He said she was a bad and rude girl. He said she ruined the opera. He said she could never sing again. He said he would take her to a quiet place where no one would hear her. Lily was scared. She was sad. She wanted her mom. She wanted to sing. She did not like the opera anymore. She did not like the man. She did not like the quiet place. She wished she had been quiet at the opera. +Sam was a dog who worked at a big place with many people. He helped the people feel happy and safe. He liked his job and his staff, who gave him food and hugs. But one day, Sam felt hurt in his leg. He did not know why, but it was hard to walk and run. + +"Sam, what is wrong?" asked Lisa, one of his staff. She saw Sam limping and whining. She was worried about him. She took him to a room with a soft bed and a bowl of water. "You need to rest, Sam. Maybe you have a boo-boo in your leg. I will call the vet to check on you." + +Sam did not like the vet. The vet was a nice person, but he sometimes poked Sam with needles and gave him yucky medicine. Sam was scared and sad. He wanted to go back to his job and his staff. He did not want to nap in the room. He wanted to play and help. + +"Please, Lisa, let me go," Sam barked. "I am fine. I can work. I do not need the vet." + +"Shh, Sam, it is okay," Lisa said. She petted Sam and gave him a treat. "You are a good dog, Sam. But you are hurt. You need to nap and heal. The vet will help you feel better. I will stay with you until he comes. I love you, Sam." + +Sam looked at Lisa and saw that she cared for him. He felt a little less scared and sad. He licked Lisa's hand and wagged his tail. He decided to nap and trust Lisa. He hoped that his leg would be fine soon. He dreamed of his job and his staff. He was a brave and loyal dog. +Tom was a lonely boy. He had no friends to play with. He liked to ride his bike, but he had no one to ride with. He wished he had a friend who liked bikes too. + +One day, he saw a cat on the roof of his house. The cat was black and white, and had a bell on its collar. Tom wondered how the cat got on the roof. He wanted to talk to the cat. Maybe the cat was lonely too. + +Tom got a ladder from the garage. He put the ladder next to the house. He climbed the ladder very carefully. He reached the roof and saw the cat. The cat saw him and meowed. + +"Hello, cat," Tom said. "What are you doing on the roof?" + +"Hello, boy," the cat said. "I like to be on the roof. I can see everything from here. But I am lonely too. No one plays with me." + +"Would you like to play with me?" Tom asked. "I have a bike. We can ride together." + +The cat nodded. "Yes, I would like that. But how can I get down from the roof?" + +Tom thought for a moment. He had an idea. He took off his backpack and opened it. He put the cat inside the backpack and zipped it up. He left a small hole for the cat to breathe. + +"Don't worry, cat," Tom said. "I will take you down safely. Then we can ride my bike." + +Tom climbed down the ladder with the backpack. He put the backpack on his bike. He rode his bike to the park. The cat meowed happily. Tom smiled. He was not lonely anymore. He had a new friend. +Lily liked to balance on one foot. She did it every day in her room. She said it made her feel like a bird. She wanted to fly in the space with the stars. + +One day, she had a big idea. She took her chair and put it on her bed. She climbed on the chair and stood on one foot. She felt very high and happy. She reached her arms out and pretended to flap. + +But then, something bad happened. The chair wobbled and tipped over. Lily fell off the bed and hit her head. She felt very dizzy and hurt. She cried and cried. + +Mommy heard her cry and ran to her room. She saw Lily on the floor and the chair on the bed. She was very scared and angry. She hugged Lily and said, "What did you do? You could have broken your neck!" + +Lily sobbed and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I wanted to balance and fly in the space. But I fell and now I'm dizzy." + +Mommy said, "Lily, you can't balance on a chair on a bed. That's very dangerous. You could have fallen out the window. You have to be careful and safe. You can balance on the floor or on a mat. But not on a chair on a bed." + +Lily said, "I understand, Mommy. I won't do it again. I love you." + +Mommy said, "I love you too, Lily. But you have to promise me. No more balancing on a chair on a bed. OK?" + +Lily nodded and said, "OK, Mommy. No more balancing on a chair on a bed." +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they went to the lake with their moms. The lake was big and blue and had many fish and ducks. Lila and Ben wanted to swim in the lake, but they had to wear life jackets. + +Lila put on her life jacket and jumped into the water. She splashed and laughed and had fun. She called Ben to join her. "Come on, Ben, swim with me! The water is nice and cool!" + +But Ben did not want to swim. He was afraid of the water. He thought it was deep and dark and had scary things. He refused to put on his life jacket. He said, "No, Lila, I don't want to swim. I want to stay on the shore and play with my truck." + +Lila tried to make Ben change his mind. She said, "Ben, don't be scared. The water is not deep or dark or scary. It is shallow and clear and fun. And you have your life jacket to keep you safe. And I am here with you. And so are our moms. Please, Ben, swim with me!" + +But Ben still refused. He said, "No, Lila, I don't want to swim. I want to stay on the shore and play with my truck." + +Lila was sad. She wanted to share her joy with Ben. She swam back to the shore and sat next to him. She said, "Ben, I wish you would swim with me. It is more fun than playing with your truck. And you are missing out on the fish and the ducks. And look, there is a hairy dog who likes to swim too. He is so cute and friendly. Don't you want to pet him?" + +Ben looked at the hairy dog. He liked dogs. He wanted to pet him. But he was still afraid of the water. He said, "No, Lila, I don't want to pet him. He is wet and dirty. And he might bite me. I want to stay on the shore and play with my truck." + +Lila sighed. She gave up on Ben. She said, "Okay, Ben, you can play with your truck. But I am going to swim with the hairy dog. He is more fun than you. Bye, Ben." + +Lila ran to the water and swam with the hairy dog. They chased each other and played fetch and had a blast. Ben watched them from the shore. He felt lonely and bored. He wished he had been brave and tried to swim. He realized he had made a mistake. He learned that sometimes it is good to try new things and overcome your fears. He decided that next time, he would swim with Lila and the hairy dog. He hoped they would still be his friends. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the woods. They found a hut made of sticks and leaves. They thought it was a good place to hide and have fun. + +One day, they went to the hut with some toys and snacks. They put their things inside and pretended to be pirates. They made loud noises and laughed a lot. + +But they did not know that the hut belonged to a big bear. The bear was away looking for food, but he heard the noises and came back. He was very angry to see his hut full of strangers and mess. + +He roared and ran towards the hut. Tim and Sam were scared and tried to run away. But the hut was too small and they got stuck. The bear reached the hut and pushed it with his paw. + +The hut fell down and the sticks and leaves flew everywhere. Tim and Sam were trapped under the rubble. They cried and called for help, but no one heard them. The bear sniffed them and decided to eat them. He opened his mouth and bit them. + +That was the end of Tim and Sam. They should have been more careful and respectful of the original owner of the hut. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf and a carrot nose. They were very happy with their snowman. + +But then, a mean boy named Max came by. He saw the snowman and wanted to ruin it. He grabbed the hat and the scarf and the carrot nose and ran away. He laughed and said, "Your snowman is ugly now!" + +Tom and Lily were very sad and angry. They chased after Max, but he was too fast. He ran to his house and threw the hat and the scarf and the carrot nose into the chimney. He thought he was very clever. + +But he was not. The chimney was full of smoke and fire. The hat and the scarf and the carrot nose caught fire and burned. Max smelled the smoke and saw the flames. He was very scared and sorry. He ran out of his house and cried for help. + +Tom and Lily saw what happened. They felt sorry for Max, even though he was mean. They ran to his house and helped him put out the fire. They told him not to play with fire or take things that were not his. Max was very ashamed. He said he was sorry and gave them a hug. He asked them to be his friends. + +Tom and Lily forgave him and said yes. They decided to make a new snowman together, with a new hat and a scarf and a carrot nose. They were very happy with their snowman and their new friend. +Sara liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair and a pink dress. Sara liked to brush Lily's hair and make her look pretty. + +Tom was Sara's brother. He was older and bigger than Sara. He liked to tease Sara and make her angry. He did not like dolls. He liked cars and trucks and balls. + +One day, Sara was playing with Lily in her room. She put Lily on a chair and went to get a comb. Tom saw Lily on the chair. He had an idea. He took Lily and hid her under his bed. He put a hairy spider on the chair instead. + +Sara came back with the comb. She saw the spider on the chair. She screamed and ran away. She was very scared and sad. She did not know where Lily was. + +Tom laughed and laughed. He thought it was funny. He did not see Mom coming. Mom heard Sara scream and saw the spider on the chair. She was very angry. She knew Tom did it. She went to Tom's room and found Lily under his bed. She took Lily and gave her back to Sara. She told Tom to say sorry and to go to his room. Tom did not laugh anymore. He felt bad. He said sorry to Sara and went to his room. He did not tease Sara again. +Lila and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. They saw a big green cactus with many sharp points. Lila wanted to touch it, but Tom said no. + +"That cactus can hurt you. It has needles. They can poke your skin and make you cry," Tom said. + +"But it looks so pretty. I want to see if it is soft or hard," Lila said. She reached out her hand to the cactus. + +"Stop! Don't do it!" Tom shouted. He ran to Lila and pulled her away from the cactus. He was too late. Lila felt a sting on her finger. She looked and saw a small needle stuck in her skin. She started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts! It hurts!" Lila sobbed. + +Tom felt sorry for Lila. He hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lila. I tried to stop you. Let me help you. We can take out the needle and put a band-aid on your finger." + +He took Lila to the house and asked his mom for a band-aid. His mom saw Lila's finger and said, "Oh, you touched the cactus. That was not a good idea. Cactuses are not for touching. They are for looking. They are part of nature, but they are not fit for playing. Next time, be careful and listen to Tom. He is a good friend." + +She took out the needle and put a band-aid on Lila's finger. She gave Lila a kiss and a cookie. Lila felt better. She said thank you to Tom's mom and to Tom. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. I'm sorry I didn't listen to you. I learned my lesson. Cactuses are not for touching. They are for looking," Lila said. + +Tom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lila. I'm glad you're okay. Do you want to play with me again?" + +Lila nodded and said, "Yes, please. But let's play with something else. Not with the cactus." + +They went back to the garden and played with the ball and the swing. They had fun and they were careful. They did not touch the cactus again. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toy train on the floor. They liked to make the train go fast and slow, and make noises like "choo-choo" and "beep-beep". They pretended the train was going to different places, like the zoo, the park, and the moon. + +One day, they heard a loud sound outside. They ran to the window and saw a big, real train on the tracks. It was shiny and colorful, and it had many cars behind it. They saw people and animals and things inside the cars. They were amazed and excited. + +"Wow, look at that train!" Lily said. "It's so big and pretty!" + +"Can we go see it?" Tom asked. "Please, please, please!" + +Lily and Tom ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. They told her about the train and asked if they could go see it. Mom smiled and said yes, but they had to be careful and listen to her. + +Mom took Lily and Tom by the hand and walked with them to the train station. They saw the train stop and the doors open. People and animals and things came out and went in. Lily and Tom wanted to see everything. + +"Can we go inside the train?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe later, sweetie," Mom said. "First, let's watch from here." + +Mom pointed to a sign that said "Do not cross". It had a picture of a red line and a hand. She told Lily and Tom that they had to stay behind the line, because the train was dangerous and could hurt them. + +Lily and Tom nodded and said they understood. They stayed behind the line and watched the train. They saw a man in a blue hat and a whistle. He was the train driver. He looked serious and busy. + +"Hello, Mr. Train Driver!" Lily shouted. "We like your train!" + +The train driver heard Lily and looked at her. He smiled and waved. He blew his whistle and said, "Thank you, little girl! Do you want to see my train?" + +Lily and Tom gasped. They nodded and said yes, yes, yes! + +The train driver said, "Okay, but you have to be quick and careful. Follow me!" + +He walked to the front of the train and opened the door. He invited Lily, Tom, and Mom to come inside. They followed him and saw the train controls. There were buttons and levers and dials and screens. The train driver showed them how he made the train go and stop and turn and beep. + +Lily and Tom were amazed and curious. They asked the train driver many questions. He answered them and let them touch some of the buttons and levers. He told them to be gentle and not to press anything too hard. + +Lily and Tom had fun and learned a lot. They thanked the train driver and said goodbye. They went back to the station and waited for the train to leave. They waved and cheered as the train started to move. + +The train driver waved and blew his whistle. He said, "Bye-bye, little friends! Have a nice day!" + +Lily and Tom said, "Bye-bye, Mr. Train Driver! Thank you for showing us your train!" + +They watched the train go until it was out of sight. They felt happy and proud. They had seen a real train and met a real train driver. They had a great adventure. + +They hugged Mom and said, "We love you, Mom! And we love trains!" + +Mom hugged them back and said, "I love you, too, my darlings! And I love trains, too!" + +They went home and played with their toy train. They pretended it was the real train and they were the train drivers. They made noises like "choo-choo" and "beep-beep". They had fun and remembered their adventure. They never forgot the day they saw the real train. +Anna is shy. She does not like to talk to new people. She likes to play with her toys and her phone. Her phone has many games and songs. She can also call her grandma and grandpa with her phone. + +One day, Anna spills juice on her phone. She is sad and scared. She thinks her phone is broken. She runs to her mom and shows her the phone. Her mom says, "Don't worry, Anna. We can wash your phone and make it work again. Come with me to the bathroom." + +Anna follows her mom to the bathroom. Her mom fills the sink with water and soap. She gently puts the phone in the water and rubs it with a cloth. She says, "See, Anna? We are washing your phone. It will be clean and dry soon. Then you can play with it again." + +Anna watches her mom wash her phone. She feels curious and brave. She asks, "Can I help you, mom?" Her mom smiles and says, "Of course, Anna. You can help me rinse the phone with clean water. Here, take this cup and pour some water on the phone." + +Anna takes the cup and pours some water on the phone. She feels happy and proud. She says, "Look, mom. I am helping you wash my phone. It is shiny and nice now." Her mom says, "Yes, Anna. You are a good helper. Now we have to dry the phone with a towel and let it rest for a while. Then we can test it and see if it works." + +Anna and her mom dry the phone with a towel and put it on the counter. They wait for a few minutes. Then they turn on the phone and see the screen light up. They hear the phone ring. It is grandma and grandpa calling. Anna picks up the phone and says, "Hi, grandma. Hi, grandpa. I washed my phone today. It is working again. I love you." Grandma and grandpa say, "We love you too, Anna. We are glad your phone is working again. You are a smart and brave girl." Anna smiles and talks to them for a while. She is not shy anymore. She is happy. +One day, a big dog and a small cat had a meeting. They wanted to be honest with each other. They talked about what they liked and didn't like. + +The dog said, "I don't like it when you take my bone." The cat said, "I don't like it when you chase me." + +Then, the dog had an idea. He said, "Let's reveal a secret to each other." The cat agreed. The dog told the cat, "My secret is that I am scared of the dark." The cat said, "My secret is that I don't like to be alone." + +After the meeting, the dog and the cat became good friends. They learned to be honest and reveal their secrets. They played together and were happy. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to prepare food for her family. One day, she decided to make a cake. She put on her apron and got to work. + +As she was mixing the cake, her friend Sam came over. "Lily, what are you doing?" Sam asked. "I am making a cake for my family," Lily replied. "Can I help?" Sam asked. "Of course!" Lily said, and they both started to prepare the cake together. + +After they finished, they looked at the big mess they made. There was flour everywhere, and the kitchen was very dirty. They only had a little time left before Lily's mom would come home. Lily said, "Sam, we need to clean up fast!" So, they cleaned up the kitchen and made it look nice again. When Lily's mom came home, she saw the clean kitchen and the delicious cake. She was so happy and proud of Lily and Sam for working together. +Once upon a time, there was a strong mule named Max. Max lived on a farm with many animals. Max liked to observe the other animals as they played. + +One day, Max saw a little bird named Billy. Billy was trying to fly, but he was not strong enough. Max wanted to help. He walked over to Billy and said, "Let me help you, Billy." + +Max let Billy sit on his back. Together, they walked around the farm. Max showed Billy how to be strong. Billy tried to fly again, and this time, he could do it. Billy was so happy that he said, "Thank you, Max! You are my friend." + +From that day on, Max and Billy were best friends. They played together and helped each other. Max was always there for Billy, and Billy was always there for Max. They were happy and strong together. +One day, a boy named Tim and a girl named Sue were playing. They were very creative. They loved to make up games. Today, they were playing with toy cars. + +Tim said, "Let's see who can shoot their car the farthest way!" Sue agreed. They both got ready to shoot their cars. They pushed the cars very fast. Tim's car went a long way, but Sue's car went even farther. + +Tim was sad. He wanted to win. He said, "I want to try again!" Sue said, "Okay, let's try one more time." They got ready to shoot their cars again. This time, Tim's car went the farthest way. + +They were both happy. They learned that playing together was more fun than winning. They played with their toy cars all day, making up new games and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big sister named Sue. Sue liked to tease Tim, but Tim still loved his sister very much. One day, they went to the park to play. + +At the park, they saw a cold ice cream truck near the exit. Tim and Sue wanted to get some ice cream. They ran to the truck and got their favorite flavors. Tim got chocolate and Sue got vanilla. They were so happy to eat their cold ice cream. + +Sue stopped teasing Tim for a while, and they played together at the park. They went on the swings, the slide, and the seesaw. Then, they walked back to the exit, holding hands, and went home. Tim and Sue learned that playing together was more fun than teasing each other. They promised to be nice to each other from that day on. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little mouse. He lived in a tiny house in the woods. He had many friends who liked to play with him. The mouse was very happy. + +One day, the charming mouse saw a big cat. The cat wanted to catch the mouse. The mouse was scared, but he had an idea. He urged his friends, the birds, to help him. The birds were brave and wanted to help their friend, the mouse. + +The birds flew around the cat and made a lot of noise. The cat was confused and didn't know what to do. The charming mouse used this chance to run back to his tiny house. The cat went away, and the mouse was safe. The mouse thanked his bird friends for their help. They all played together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to listen to his mom tell stories. One day, he went for a walk with his mom. They walked and walked until they saw an empty stand. Tim was curious and wanted to know what the stand was for. + +Tim's mom told him a story about the stand. She said, "This stand was once full of toys for kids to play with. But one day, a big wind came and blew all the toys away. Now, the stand is empty and sad." + +Tim felt sad for the empty stand. He wanted to make it happy again. He ran home and got some of his toys. He put them on the stand and invited his friends to come and play. The stand was not empty anymore. It was full of toys and happy kids playing. Tim learned that sharing can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a tiny flea friend named Fifi. Fifi lived on Spot's back and they played together all day. Spot was happy to have Fifi as a friend, but sometimes Fifi made Spot feel itchy. + +One day, Spot felt very itchy and anxious. He tried to scratch his back, but he couldn't reach it. Spot was sad and didn't want to hurt Fifi, but he needed to stop the itch. Fifi saw that Spot was upset and she felt bad. Fifi knew she needed to try to help her friend. + +Fifi had an idea! She tried to find a new home that didn't make Spot itchy. Fifi jumped onto a soft leaf in a big tree. Spot was happy that Fifi found a new home and his itch was gone. They could still play together, but now Spot didn't feel itchy anymore. The moral of the story is to always try to help your friends when they are in need. +One day, a girl named Lily wanted to perform a show for her friends. She had a bike with pedals that she loved to ride. Lily thought it would be fun to ride her bike in the show. + +The day of the show was very hot. The sun was shining bright in the sky. Lily put on her hat and got on her bike. She started to pedal fast. Her friends watched and clapped. + +Lily pedaled around in circles and did tricks. Her friends laughed and cheered. After the show, they all had cold drinks to cool down from the hot day. Lily was happy she could perform for her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play with his ball and run in the park. One day, Max found a big piece of meat on the ground. He was very happy and wagged his tail. + +Max picked up the meat and ran to his best friend, a little girl named Lily. Lily saw Max coming and smiled. Max dropped the meat at her feet, and she gave him a big hug. "Thank you, Max!" she said. + +Lily's mommy came outside and saw the meat. She cooked it for dinner, and they all sat down to eat together. After dinner, Max gave Lily a big kiss on her cheek. They were so happy to be such good friends. +Once upon a time, in a big field, there was a little bunny named Bobo. Bobo loved to hop and play in the grass all day. One day, while Bobo was playing, he saw a big bird flying above him. + +"Hi, bird!" Bobo said to the big bird. The big bird looked worried and said, "Hi, Bobo! I lost my baby bird. Can you help me find him?" Bobo wanted to help, so he said, "Yes, I will help you!" + +As they looked for the baby bird, they saw a small nest in a tree. The big bird said, "That's my nest! Let's look there!" So, they went to the nest and found the baby bird. The big bird was very happy and said, "Thank you, Bobo!" They played in the grass together and became good friends. + +From that day on, Bobo and the big bird would play together in the grass every day. They would repeat their fun games and laugh together. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a careful little girl named Lily. She loved to write poems. One day, she wrote a beautiful poem about a rainbow. + +Lily wanted to share her poem with her friends. She had an idea! She took her paint and a big piece of paper. She started to spray paint on the paper to make a rainbow. + +Lily was so happy with her rainbow painting. She showed it to her friends with her poem. They all loved it and clapped their hands. From that day, Lily and her friends would write poems and make beautiful art together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. They had nice furniture in their house. Lily liked the pretty chair the most. It was attractive with its bright colors. + +One day, Lily's friend, Tim, came over to play. They played with toys and ran around the house. Tim saw the pretty chair and wanted to sit on it. Lily wanted to be a good friend and offer him the chair. She said, "Tim, you can sit on the pretty chair." + +Tim was happy that Lily offered the chair to him. He sat on it and smiled. They played all day and had fun together. When it was time for Tim to go home, he said, "Thank you, Lily, for letting me sit on the pretty chair." Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tim. Come back soon!" And they both knew they would play together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a popular boy named Tom. He liked to play with his friends in the big playground. The playground had many fun things to do and see. It was a nice landscape with trees, grass, and flowers. + +One day, Tom and his friend, Sam, had a fight. Sam said, "I don't want to play with you anymore." Tom was sad and started to cry. He didn't want to suffer from not having friends. + +Tom went home and told his mom about the fight. His mom said, "You need to say sorry to Sam." Tom didn't want to say sorry, but he knew it was the right thing to do. + +The next day, Tom went to the playground to find Sam. He looked everywhere but couldn't find him. Tom felt very sad and alone. + +In the end, Tom never found Sam and he never said sorry. He suffered from not having friends and the playground wasn't fun anymore. Tom learned that it's important to say sorry when you hurt someone's feelings. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was a spoiled boy who always wanted more toys. One day, Tim fell while playing and hurt his arm. His mom took him to the doctor to see if it was okay. + +The doctor said, "Tim, we need to take an x-ray to see if your arm is broken." Tim didn't know what an x-ray was, but he didn't want the doctor to touch his arm. He said, "No! I don't want it!" But the doctor insisted, "We need to do it to help your arm." + +Tim's mom asked him to be brave, but Tim was still scared. He cried and cried, but the doctor took the x-ray anyway. The x-ray showed that Tim's arm was broken. The doctor put a big cast on Tim's arm, and it hurt a lot. + +Tim was sad because he couldn't play with his toys anymore. He realized that being spoiled didn't make him happy, and he wished he had listened to the doctor. The end. +One day, a little boy named Tim saw a big tornado. The tornado was very strong and it broke many things. Tim felt sad because his friends' houses were broken too. + +Tim wanted to help his friends. So, he went to their houses and said, "Let's fix your broken houses together!" His friends were happy and they all started to help each other. + +They worked hard and soon, the broken houses were fixed. The friends were very thankful to Tim for his help. They all played together and had a fun day. The tornado was gone, and everything was good again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red couch in a small, cozy room. A cat and a dog lived in the house with the couch. The cat was very selfish. She did not like to share the couch with the dog. + +One day, the cat wanted to go on the couch, but the dog was already there. The cat got mad and tried to push the dog off the couch. The dog did not want to go. They both started to fight over the couch. + +A little girl, who lived in the house too, heard the noise and came into the room. She saw the cat and the dog fighting. The little girl told them to stop being selfish and learn to share the couch. The cat and the dog listened to the little girl. They both went on the couch and shared it. From that day on, the cat and the dog became friends and always shared the big, red couch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, pink ball that she loved to play with. Lily would throw the ball up in the air and catch it. She liked to play with her ball outside in the sun. + +One day, Lily's ball went too high and got stuck in a tree. Lily was sad and did not know how to get her pink ball back. She asked her big brother Tom for help. Tom made a promise to Lily that he would get the ball back for her. + +Tom tried to climb the tree, but it was too hard. Then he found a long stick and tried to poke the ball out. He managed to get the ball out of the tree with the stick. Lily was so happy to have her pink ball back. She thanked Tom for keeping his promise and they played together in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to draw and print pictures. One day, she found a quick and easy way to print pictures. She found a fake magic pen that could draw anything she wanted. + +Lucy used the fake magic pen to draw and print many pictures. She showed her friends her new pictures. Her friends liked them a lot. But soon, Lucy started to feel bad. She knew that the pen was fake and she was not really drawing the pictures. + +Lucy decided to tell her friends the truth. She told them about the fake magic pen. Her friends were sad, but they understood. They told Lucy that they liked her real drawings even more. Lucy learned that it is better to be honest and true to herself. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a compassionate duck named Ducky. Ducky liked to splash in the pond near her home. She had many friends who would come and play with her. + +One day, Ducky saw a little bird sitting on a bench. The bird looked sad. Ducky went over to the bird and asked, "Why are you sad?" The bird said, "I can't splash in the water like you. I don't know how." + +Ducky felt bad for the bird. She said, "I will help you." So, Ducky and the bird went to the pond. Ducky showed the bird how to splash in the water. The bird tried and soon, they were both splashing and having fun. They became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sail her toy boat on the pond near her house. One day, she felt nervous because her boat was going too far away from her. She didn't want to lose her boat. + +Lily's mom had a bottle of perfume that smelled very nice. Lily thought if she put some perfume on her boat, it would help her find it if it went too far. So, she put the perfume on her boat and went back to the pond to sail it. + +As Lily sailed her boat, the wind blew it far away from her. She tried to get closer, but she couldn't reach it. The perfume smell was too weak for her to find it. Lily was very sad because her boat was lost and she couldn't find it. The perfume didn't help her, and she went home with a heavy heart. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter. He liked to spring in the woods. One day, he saw something interesting. It was a big, shiny box. The hunter was very happy. + +The hunter met a friend in the woods. "Look at the interesting box I found!" he said. His friend looked at the box. "Be careful," his friend said. "It could be bad." The hunter did not listen. + +He took the box home. The hunter opened the box. Out came a big, scary monster. The monster chased the hunter. The hunter tried to spring away, but he could not. The monster caught the hunter, and the hunter was never seen again. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big book in a dark room. The book had many fun stories inside. Tim loved to read the book every day. + +One night, the room became very dark. Tim could not see the book. He started to panic. He did not know what to do without his book. + +Then, Tim had an idea. He went to his mom and asked for a light. His mom gave him a small lamp. Tim took the lamp to the dark room. Now he could see his book again. Tim was happy and read his book all night. +One day, a dog named Spot went for a walk. He was a very glad dog. He liked to run and play in the sun. Spot saw a big tree and ran to it. He wanted to find something fun to do. + +Under the tree, Spot found a stick. He picked it up in his mouth. Then, he tried to snap the stick. He bit and bit, but the stick did not break. Spot was not happy. + +Just then, a little girl came by. She saw Spot with the stick. She took the stick and threw it far away. Spot ran and ran to catch the stick. He brought it back to the girl. Now, Spot was a very glad dog again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a big toy box with many toys. One day, she found an igloo toy inside her toy box. She was very happy and wanted to play with it. + +Mia put the igloo on the floor and saw her toy car. She thought, "I can ride the car to the igloo!" So, Mia put her toy car next to the igloo. But, Mia was nervous. She had never played with the igloo before. + +Mia said, "I am scared to ride the car to the igloo." Her mom heard her and came to help. Mom said, "Don't be nervous, Mia. I will ride with you." Mia smiled and felt better. Together, they rode the toy car to the igloo and had lots of fun. +One day, a big group of ants was marching to find food. They walked in a long line. The ants knew they had to be quiet. Silence was important because there were dangerous animals around. + +As they marched, a little ant saw a big bird. The bird was very dangerous. The little ant said, "We must be quiet, or the bird will see us!" The other ants listened and became even more quiet. + +They marched and found food without the bird seeing them. The ants were safe and happy. The little ant was proud for helping his friends. The moral of the story is to listen and work together to stay safe. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big orange cat. The cat liked to play with a little girl named Mia. They played all day and had lots of fun. + +One day, Mia and the orange cat went to the park. They saw a big tree and decided to climb it. The cat climbed up the tree very fast. Mia tried to climb too, but she was scared. She looked down and started to scream. The orange cat heard her and quickly went back to help her. + +The cat told Mia the truth, that it was okay to be scared. Mia felt better and slowly climbed down the tree with the help of her orange cat friend. They went back to playing in the park, happy and safe. And from that day on, Mia knew that the truth can make you feel better. +One day, a helpful dog named Max went for a walk. He saw a little girl with a big smile. She had a surprise for Max. The girl said, "Max, I have a gift for you!" Max wagged his tail and was very happy. + +The girl gave Max a soft ball with a picture of a cat on it. The ball was fun to play with. Max liked to roll it and chase it. The girl said, "Now we can play together!" Max and the girl played with the ball all day. They laughed and had fun. + +As they played, Max saw a small bug on the girl's skin. Max did not want the bug to hurt the girl. So, he gently pushed the bug away with his nose. The girl said, "Thank you, Max! You are a helpful friend." Max felt proud and happy to help his friend. They played together until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia was scared of the big dog that lived next door. One day, Mia was playing with her ball when it went over the fence. She wanted to get her ball back, but she was scared of the big dog. + +Mia's mom saw her looking sad and asked her what was wrong. Mia told her mom about the ball and the big dog. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Mia. You can trust me. I will help you get your ball back." Mia felt better knowing her mom was there to help her. + +Mia's mom went with her to the fence. The big dog came over to say hi. Mia's mom put her hand on the dog's head and said, "See, Mia? He's a nice dog. You don't have to be scared." Mia touched the dog's knee and felt brave. She got her ball back and even played with the big dog. From that day on, Mia wasn't scared of the big dog anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a crazy bird. The bird liked to use a hammer. One day, the bird saw a big bug on a tree. The bird wanted to wipe the bug with the hammer. The bird was very happy to help. + +The bird flew to the tree with the hammer. The bug saw the bird and was scared. The bug tried to run away, but the bird was too fast. The bird tried to wipe the bug with the hammer. + +But the bird missed the bug and hit the tree. The tree fell down and the bird was sad. The bug was gone and the tree was broken. The bird learned that using a hammer to wipe a bug was not a good idea. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a very intelligent dog named Spot. Spot loved to learn new things. Every day, he would find a new way to have fun and learn. + +One day, Spot found a piece of paper on the ground. He picked it up with his mouth and brought it to his friend, Sally the cat. Sally was very smart too. They decided to learn something new with the paper. + +Sally showed Spot how to fold the paper into a little boat. They took the boat to a puddle and watched it float. Spot and Sally were so happy they learned something new together. They played with their paper boat all day long, and they couldn't wait to learn more new things together. +One day, a big dog named Max found a mop. The mop was in a small room. Max was confused. He did not know what the mop was for. He picked it up with his mouth and carried it outside. + +Max saw his friend, a little cat named Lily. Lily was playing with a ball. Max went to Lily and said, "Look what I found!" Lily looked at the mop and said, "Oh, that is a mop. It is for cleaning." + +Just then, Max felt a tickle in his nose. He tried to hold it in, but he could not. "Achoo!" Max sneezed. The sneeze was so big that it blew the mop away. Lily laughed and said, "That was a big sneeze, Max!" + +Max and Lily looked for the mop. They found it in a tree. They could not reach it. They tried and tried, but the mop was too high. At last, a nice bird helped them. The bird flew up and pushed the mop out of the tree. Max and Lily were happy. They thanked the bird and went back to play. +Once upon a time, in a friendly garden, there lived a happy cat and a playful dog. They were best friends. They liked to run, jump, and play all day in the garden. The garden had pretty flowers, green grass, and tall trees. The cat and the dog loved their home. + +One sunny day, they decided to celebrate. They wanted to have a big party with all their animal friends. They invited the birds, the squirrels, and the rabbits. Everyone was excited to come to the party in the friendly garden. + +The day of the party, the cat and the dog put on their party hats. They played fun games, ate yummy treats, and danced with their friends. The friendly garden was filled with laughter and joy. The cat and the dog were so happy to celebrate with their friends. And they all lived happily ever after in the friendly garden. +Once upon a time, there was a cute girl named Lily. She loved to draw with chalk. One day, she drew a big heart on the ground with her chalk. + +In the heart, she wrote the name of a boy she liked. His name was Tom. Tom saw the heart and smiled. He thought Lily was cute too. + +When they grew up, Tom asked Lily to marry him. They had a big party with all their friends. They were very happy and always remembered the cute chalk heart that brought them together. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a nosy cat named Sam. Sam liked to look at everything and ask many questions. One day, Sam saw a big red ball near the door. He had never seen a ball like this before. + +Sam wanted to play with the ball, but he felt a little panic in his heart. He was not sure if the ball was safe to play with. So, Sam decided to ask his friend, a wise old dog named Max, for help. Max knew a lot about many things. + +Max told Sam not to worry and that the ball was just a toy. Sam felt better and his heart was happy. They played with the ball all day long, and Sam learned that it was okay to ask for help when he was unsure about something. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a nice sailor. He had a big boat. He liked to sail on the water with his boat. The sailor had many friends who liked to sail with him. + +One day, the nice sailor and his friends went to the water. They wanted to sail to a far place. They got on the boat and left the land. They sailed and sailed all day long. The sun was warm, and the water was calm. The friends were happy. + +At the end of the day, the nice sailor and his friends came back to the land. They left the boat and said, "Thank you, nice sailor, for a fun day." The sailor smiled and said, "You're welcome. Let's sail again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy car that he loved very much. One day, Tim saw his dad's license on the table. He thought it was for his toy car, so he took it and put it with his car. + +Tim's dad saw him and said, "Tim, that is not for your car. That is my license for my big car." Tim stared at his dad, confused. He did not understand what a license was. His dad explained, "A license is something you need to drive a real car. It is difficult to get one. You have to learn many things and be a big boy." + +Tim wanted to be a big boy and have a license too. His dad smiled and said, "When you grow up, you can have a license. But for now, let's play with your toy car together." They played and had lots of fun. Tim learned that being a big boy meant waiting for the right time and learning new things. + +The moral of the story is to be patient and learn new things as you grow up. +Once upon a time, in a big field, there was a smart pony named Pippin. Pippin loved to play with his friends: a dog, a cat, and a bird. They would run around and have fun all day. + +One day, Pippin and his friends wanted to find a new place to play. They walked and walked, and soon they found a beautiful garden. The garden had pretty flowers and lots of space to play. Pippin said, "Let's play here! But we must be careful not to hurt the flowers." + +As they played, a little girl came into the garden. She saw Pippin and his friends and said, "Hello! My name is Lily. Do you want to play with me?" Pippin and his friends were happy to play with Lily. + +They played together all day, being careful not to hurt the flowers. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "Thank you for playing with me and taking care of my garden." Pippin and his friends had learned that it was important to be kind and careful while playing. + +And so, Pippin, his friends, and Lily became best friends. They played together every day, always remembering to be kind to each other and to the beautiful garden. +One day, a charming cat named Lucy found a magazine on the floor. She tried to read it but could not. Lucy wanted to speak to her friend, a dog named Max, about the magazine. + +Lucy went to Max's house and said, "Max, I found a magazine. Can you help me read it?" Max wagged his tail and said, "Yes, Lucy! Let's read it together." + +They sat down and looked at the magazine. They saw pictures of cats and dogs playing together. Lucy and Max were happy to read the magazine. They spoke about the fun things they saw and played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was troubled because he wanted to complete a big job. He needed to move all of his toys to a new room. Tim had a small cart that he could use to help him. + +He put his toys in the cart and started to push it. The cart was heavy, but Tim was strong. He pushed and pushed until he got to the new room. "I did it!" Tim said with a big smile. + +His mom came in and saw the toys in the new room. She was happy and said, "You did a great job, Tim! You completed the task!" Tim felt proud and gave his mom a big hug. They played with the toys in the new room and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little red jeep. The jeep liked to go fast and play in the mud. One day, the jeep went too fast and hit a big rock. The jeep felt hurt and could not go anymore. + +A kind boy named Tim saw the hurt jeep. He wanted to help, so he went to hold the jeep's door. Tim said, "Don't worry, jeep. I will help you feel better." He pushed the jeep back to his house. + +At the house, Tim's dad helped fix the jeep. They put a big band-aid on the hurt part. The jeep felt better and could go fast again. The jeep was happy and thanked Tim and his dad. They all played together in the mud, and the jeep was more careful from that day on. +Once upon a time, there was a big yellow ostrich. The ostrich lived in a nice field with lots of grass. The ostrich had a friend, a little boy named Tim. + +One day, Tim saw the ostrich trying to open a gate. The ostrich wanted to go to the other side of the field. Tim said, "Let me help you, ostrich!" Tim went to the gate and started to push it. The ostrich also pushed the gate with its big body. + +Together, they pushed and pushed until the gate opened. The ostrich was very happy and said, "Thank you, Tim!" Then, Tim and the ostrich played in the field all day long. They had a lot of fun and became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a strong ant named Andy. Andy loved to march all day long. He marched to find food for his family. His life was happy and busy. + +One sunny day, Andy met a little bug named Betty. Betty was sad. "Why are you sad?" asked Andy. "I can't find food for my family," said Betty. "I am not strong like you." + +Andy wanted to help Betty. "March with me," he said. "We will find food together." So, Andy and Betty marched side by side. They found lots of food for their families. + +From that day on, Andy and Betty became best friends. They marched together every day. Their life was full of joy and their families were always happy. +Once upon a time, in a big city, there lived a playful dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and jump all day long. He had many friends in the city who liked to play with him. + +One day, Spot and his friends decided to perform a show for everyone in the city. They practiced their tricks and made everyone laugh. Spot could jump very high and his friends could dance and sing. + +On the day of the show, all the people in the city came to watch Spot and his friends perform. They clapped and cheered as Spot jumped high and his friends danced and sang. The playful show made everyone in the city happy. And from that day on, Spot and his friends performed their show every year for the people in the city. +Once upon a time, there was a restless little girl named Sue. She loved to run and play all day long. Sue had a pretty bow that she wore in her hair. It was red and shiny, and it made her feel like a princess. + +One day, Sue was playing outside when she saw a big orange pumpkin. It was sitting in the sun, and it looked very sad. Sue noticed that the pumpkin was starting to rot. She wanted to help the pumpkin feel better. + +Sue took her shiny red bow and put it on the pumpkin. She thought that maybe the bow would make the pumpkin feel pretty and not so sad. The pumpkin seemed to smile, and Sue felt happy that she could help. From that day on, Sue and the pumpkin became best friends, and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there was a tall tree. In the tree, there lived a happy bird. One day, the bird met a new friend. The new friend was a big bear. The bird wanted to introduce the bear to the tall tree. + +The big bear looked up at the tall tree and said, "Wow! That is a very tall tree!" The happy bird said, "Yes, it is my home. I live up there with my family." The big bear wanted to see the bird's home, but he was too big to climb the tall tree. + +The happy bird had an idea. The bird asked the big bear to stand next to the tall tree. The bird then flew up and picked a big leaf from the tree. The bird gave the leaf to the big bear. The big bear was very happy. Now, the big bear had a part of the tall tree with him. The happy bird and the big bear became best friends, and they played together in the big green forest every day. +Once upon a time in a pretty village, there lived a strong boy named Tim. Tim loved to lift heavy things. He would lift big rocks, logs, and even help his dad lift bags of food. + +One day, Tim saw a big tree that had fallen in the middle of the village. The people were sad because they could not go to their friends' houses. Tim walked up to the tree and said, "I can help!" + +Tim bent down and started to lift the big tree. The people in the village watched and cheered for him. With all his strength, Tim lifted the tree and moved it out of the way. The people clapped and said, "Thank you, Tim!" + +Now, the people in the pretty village could visit their friends again. They were very happy and proud of Tim. From that day on, everyone knew that Tim was not only strong but also kind and helpful. +One day, a big elephant with a long trunk met a little mouse. The elephant was not smart, but he was kind. The mouse was very smart and liked to help others. + +The elephant said to the mouse, "I have a problem. My shoes have strings, but I don't know how to tie them. Can you help me?" The mouse thought for a moment and said, "Of course, I can help you! I will show you how to tie your shoes." + +The mouse climbed onto the elephant's foot and started to tie the shoe. The elephant watched closely. The mouse said, "First, make an X with the strings. Then, pull one string under the other and pull tight. Next, make a loop with one string and wrap the other string around it. Finally, pull the second loop through the hole and pull tight." The elephant tried to do what the mouse said, but his big trunk got in the way. + +The mouse saw the elephant's problem and said, "I have an idea! I will tie your shoes for you every day until you learn how to do it yourself." The elephant was very happy and thanked the mouse. From that day on, the mouse helped the elephant tie his shoes. And as they spent more time together, the elephant learned from the mouse and became smarter. +Once upon a time, in a calm place, there was a big tree. The tree had many leaves and branches. It was a nice tree. + +One day, a little bird came to the tree. The tree was happy to provide a home for the bird. The bird made a nest in the branches. + +The bird and the tree became good friends. They liked to talk and play. They were happy in their calm place, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had a big, round ball. It was her favorite toy. She loved to poke the ball and watch it bounce. + +One sunny day, Amy went to the park with her ball. She played with it for hours. The sky was blue, and it was a perfect day. Amy felt happy and laughed as she poked the ball. + +After playing, Amy was hungry. She saw a small shop with its door wide open. She went inside and found a yummy snack. She ate it and felt better. Then, she went back outside to poke her ball some more. +Once upon a time, there was a village. In the village, there was a kind and polite lady named Lily. She lived in a big house with a big garden. + +One day, Lily noticed that her old chair was broken. She decided to replace it with a new one. She went to the market and found a beautiful chair. She bought it and brought it back to her house. + +When she got home, she saw that her old chair was still in good condition. She didn't want to throw it away, so she decided to give it to her neighbor. Her neighbor was very happy and thanked Lily for her polite gesture. From that day on, Lily and her neighbor became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved helicopters. He had a toy helicopter that he played with every day. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, it's your birthday soon. What do you want for your birthday?" + +Timmy said, "I want a tall helicopter, Mommy." + +His mommy said, "I will try my best to get you a tall helicopter, Timmy." + +On Timmy's birthday, his mommy gave him a big present. Timmy was so excited. He opened the present and saw a tall helicopter toy inside. He was so happy, he hugged his mommy. + +"Thank you, Mommy! Can we wrap the helicopter so I can give it to my friend at school?" asked Timmy. + +"Of course, Timmy," said his mommy. They wrapped the helicopter and Timmy took it to school to show his friend. They played with the helicopter together and had so much fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a pretty picture of a butterfly. It was very interesting to her and she wanted to keep it forever. + +But her mommy said she couldn't keep it, because it belonged to someone else. Lily didn't understand why, but her mommy said it was important to always ask permission before taking something that doesn't belong to you. + +Lily didn't listen and took the picture anyway. She felt happy for a little while, but then she started to feel guilty. She knew she shouldn't have taken it without asking. + +The next day, Lily's mommy found out what she had done and was very disappointed. Lily felt very sad and knew she had made a mistake. She learned that it's always important to ask permission and to do the right thing, even if it's hard. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with marbles. He had a big bag of them that he would carry around everywhere he went. One day, Timmy was playing with his marbles outside when he saw a big, fierce dog coming towards him. + +The dog barked loudly and Timmy got scared. "What do I do?" he thought to himself. Just then, a kind lady walked by and saw Timmy's fear. "Don't worry," she said, "I'll help you." The lady picked up a stick and waved it at the dog. The dog ran away, and Timmy was safe. + +"Thank you," Timmy said to the lady. "You're welcome," she said with a smile. From that day on, Timmy always carried a stick with him when he played with his marbles, just in case he saw that fierce dog again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a new suit that her mommy bought for her. She wanted to wear it, but it was in a box that was closed. She asked her daddy to open the box, but he was busy. So, she had to be patient and wait. + +After a while, her daddy came and opened the box. Lily was so happy! She put on her new suit and looked in the mirror. She felt like a princess. She was grateful for her daddy's help and gave him a big hug. + +From that day on, Lily wore her new suit every chance she got. She loved it so much! And she learned that sometimes, you have to be patient and wait for good things to happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to do many things like play with his toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, Timmy and his mommy went on a subway ride. The subway was big and fast, but Timmy was not scared. He loved looking out the window and seeing all the buildings and people. + +When they arrived at their stop, Timmy saw a big store with an open door. He wanted to go inside and see what was there. His mommy said it was okay, so they went inside. Timmy saw lots of toys and snacks! He was so happy. He picked out a toy and his mommy bought it for him. Timmy was excited to play with his new toy when they got home. + +After they left the store, they got back on the subway and went home. Timmy was tired, but he had fun on his adventure with his mommy. When they got home, he played with his new toy and ate some yummy snacks. He was happy and went to bed with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to his favorite club with his friends. One day, Timmy's friends were feeling dizzy because they didn't have enough water to drink. + +Timmy asked his mom if he could supply his friends with some water. His mom gave him a big jug of water and Timmy ran to the club to give it to his friends. + +"Wow, Timmy! You're the best friend ever! Thank you for supplying us with water," said his friends. + +Timmy felt happy that he could help his friends and they all continued to have fun at the club. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went for a drive in the car. As they drove, they saw a big sign with pictures on it. It was a billboard! Lily asked her mommy what it was and her mommy said it was a sign to tell people about things. + +As they kept driving, they saw a man who was being careless. He was walking in the middle of the road and not looking both ways. Lily's mommy told her that it's important to always be careful and look both ways before crossing the road. + +Later that day, Lily went to school and she was excited to learn new things. She learned about colors, shapes, and even how to count to ten! Lily loved to learn new things because it made her feel smart and happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved lollipops very much. One day, her mommy gave her a big red lollipop. Lily was so happy and proud! She licked the lollipop and it tasted very sweet. + +Lily wanted to show her lollipop to her friends. She went to the park and saw her friends playing. She ran to them and said, "Look! I have a big lollipop!" Her friends were happy for her and wanted to taste it too. + +Lily shared her lollipop with her friends and they were all happy. They played together and enjoyed the sweet lollipop. Lily was proud that she could share her lollipop and make her friends happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the market with her mom. They saw a big display of tomatoes. Lily loved tomatoes, so she asked her mom if they could buy some. + +Her mom said, "Sure, let's pick out some nice ones." They chose some big, red tomatoes that looked very yummy. + +As they were leaving the market, they saw a famous chef. Lily's mom said, "Look, Lily, it's the famous chef from TV!" Lily was so excited that she shouted, "Hi, chef!" The chef smiled and said hello back. + +When they got home, Lily helped her mom display the tomatoes on the kitchen counter. They looked so pretty and delicious. Lily couldn't wait to eat them! +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She loved to go on the swings and slide down the slide. Lily saw a dog and asked her mommy if she could pet it. Her mommy said yes and she was happy. + +After playing for a while, Lily and her mommy sat down on a bench. They saw a man with a big hat walking towards them. Lily guessed that he was going to the ice cream truck. She was right! The man came back with a big cone of ice cream and Lily's mommy bought her one too. They were both very happy and enjoyed their ice cream while watching the other kids play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the mud and get dirty. One day, her mom asked her to help with the work in the garden. Lily didn't want to stop playing, but she knew it was important to help her mom. + +As they worked, Lily's mom told her that they were planting flowers to celebrate spring. Lily was excited to celebrate, but she didn't understand what it meant. "What does celebrate mean?" she asked her mom. + +"It means we're happy and we want to do something special to show it," her mom explained. + +Lily smiled and continued to work with her mom. Even though she was dirty, she felt proud to help and be a part of the celebration. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cricket named Jiminy. Jiminy loved to sing and play all day long. One day, he met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hello, Jiminy! What do you like to do?" asked Lily. + +"I like to sing and play all day long. What about you?" replied Jiminy. + +"I like to sail my toy boat in the pond. Do you want to come with me?" asked Lily. + +Jiminy was hesitant at first, but he decided to join Lily. They had so much fun sailing the boat and singing songs. After a while, Jiminy realized that he had to go home. + +"Thank you for a fun day, Lily. I have to go home now," said Jiminy. + +"Wait, Jiminy! Before you go, I want to tell you something. It's important to try new things and have fun, but it's also important to go home and take care of yourself," said Lily. + +Jiminy realized that Lily was right. He said goodbye to Lily and went home. From that day on, Jiminy still loved to sing and play, but he also made sure to take care of himself and go home on time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a gray cat named Mittens. One day, Lily's mom offered her some candy. "Would you like some candy, Lily?" she asked. "Yes, please!" Lily replied. + +After eating the candy, Lily needed to go to the toilet. She went to the bathroom and saw that the toilet was broken. "Oh no!" she cried. "My toilet is broken!" + +Her mom tried to fix it, but she couldn't. So Lily had to use the toilet at her neighbor's house. But when she got there, she saw that the toilet was also broken. She didn't know what to do and started to cry. + +In the end, Lily had to go potty in her pants. She was very sad and embarrassed. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Accidents happen. We'll get the toilet fixed tomorrow." Lily felt a little better, but she still wished she could have used a real toilet. +Once upon a time, there was a happy puppy named Max. Max loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Max was playing with his toy bone when he heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw dark clouds in the sky. Max felt scared and started to shake. + +But then, Max saw his cheerful owner, Lily, running towards him. She picked him up and hugged him tightly. Max felt safe and warm in her arms. Lily took Max inside and they played together until the storm passed. + +After the storm, Lily and Max went outside to play again. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. Max was no longer scared of the dark clouds. He felt happy and cheerful again, wagging his tail and running around in the grass. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who loved to nap. Every afternoon, she would flutter her wings and settle down in her cozy nest for a long snooze. One day, she found a mysterious feather on the ground. It was soft and fluffy, and she couldn't help but wonder where it came from. + +The little birdie decided to keep the feather and bring it back to her nest. She snuggled up to it and closed her eyes for a nap. As she slept, she dreamed of all the adventures the feather must have had before it landed on the ground. + +When she woke up, the little birdie felt refreshed and happy. She looked at the feather again and decided that it was her new favorite thing. From that day on, she always kept the mysterious feather close by and took naps with it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big blue ocean with his friends. One day, Nemo saw a shiny copper penny on the ocean floor. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Sammy. + +"Look Sammy, I found a penny!" Nemo said. + +Sammy replied, "That's very tidy, Nemo. You should keep it safe in your treasure chest." + +Nemo was so happy to have found the penny. He swam back to his home and put the penny in his treasure chest. From that day on, Nemo always kept his treasure chest tidy and neat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mom. One day, they decided to make pasta for dinner. Lily helped her mom boil the water and put the pasta in the pot. They waited for the pasta to cook. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She got scared and ran to her mom. "What was that noise?" she asked. Her mom didn't know. They decided to finish cooking the pasta and eat quickly. + +After they finished eating, they heard the noise again. This time, it was even louder. They looked outside and saw a big, scary monster. The monster came closer and closer. Lily and her mom were very scared. They didn't know what to do. + +The monster broke through the door and grabbed Lily and her mom. They never saw their home again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick fruit from the trees in her backyard. One day, she went to pick some apples, but she saw that a bird had eaten all of them. She felt sad because she wanted to eat some apples. + +But then, she saw a helpful squirrel. The squirrel saw that Lily was sad, so he ran to the other side of the yard. Lily followed the squirrel and saw that he had found a tree with lots of apples. The squirrel climbed up the tree and started to pick some apples for Lily. + +Lily was happy and grateful. She thanked the squirrel and decided to cover the tree with a net so that the birds couldn't eat all the fruit again. From that day on, Lily and the squirrel were good friends and they always shared the fruit from the tree. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They walked around and played together. Suddenly, Lily saw a large butterfly flying in front of her. She was so happy and said, "Mommy, look at the big butterfly!" + +Mommy said, "Yes, it's beautiful. Do you want to catch it?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I want to catch it." + +So, they started chasing the butterfly. After a while, they couldn't find it anymore. But then, Lily smelled something nice. She said, "Mommy, do you smell that? It smells like perfume." + +Mommy said, "Oh, I think someone dropped their perfume bottle. Let's find it and give it back to them." + +They looked around and found a big bottle of perfume under a tree. They picked it up and gave it to a lady who was looking for it. She was very happy and said, "Thank you so much! You are very kind." + +Lily and her mommy felt happy too, and they went home with a smile on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she met a boy named Timmy who had a famous toy car. "Wow, that's cool!" said Lily. "Can I play with it?" + +"Sure," said Timmy. "But be careful not to twist it too hard or it might break." + +Lily played with the toy car for a while, but soon she felt an itch on her arm. "Ow, ow, it hurts!" she said, scratching her arm. + +"Maybe you're allergic to something," said Timmy. "Let's go ask my mom for some cream." + +When they got to Timmy's house, his mom gave Lily some cream for her itch. But as she was putting it on, Lily accidentally twisted the cap too hard and the cream went everywhere! "Oops," said Lily, feeling embarrassed. + +"Don't worry," said Timmy's mom. "We'll clean it up together." And they did, laughing and having fun. From that day on, Lily and Timmy became good friends and played together often. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was taking a bath with her rubber duckie and some soap. She was very gentle with the soap because she didn't want to drop it. + +Suddenly, her brother came into the bathroom and accidentally knocked over the soap. It fell onto the floor and tore in half. + +Lily was sad because she loved that soap. She said to her brother, "Why did you tear my soap?" Her brother said sorry and promised to be more careful next time. + +Lily forgave her brother and they continued to play together in the bath. From that day on, Lily was more careful with her soap and her brother was more careful too. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy was very busy playing with his toys when his friend, Bunny, came over to play. Bunny wanted to play with Teddy, but Teddy was too busy to play. Bunny felt sad because he wanted to play with Teddy. + +Teddy noticed that Bunny was sad and he wanted to make Bunny feel better. So Teddy gave Bunny a big hug! Bunny felt happy again and they both started to play together. + +One day, Teddy and Bunny participated in a race. Teddy was very fast and won a shiny medal. Bunny was happy for Teddy, but also felt sad because he didn't win a medal. Teddy saw that Bunny was sad and he gave Bunny his medal. Bunny felt happy again and hugged Teddy tightly. + +From that day on, Teddy and Bunny played together every day and they were always happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet rabbit named Benny. One day, Lily and Benny went to the park to play. Lily brought carrots to feed Benny. Benny loved carrots! He ate them all up. + +After playing, Lily and Benny sat down on a bench. Lily looked at the sky and wondered why it was blue. Benny looked at Lily and wondered why she was frustrated. "What's wrong, Lily?" asked Benny. "I dropped my toy and I can't find it," replied Lily. Benny hopped off the bench and found the toy. "Here you go, Lily! Don't be frustrated anymore," said Benny. Lily smiled and fed Benny another carrot. They were happy friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the snow, but his mittens were old and had holes in them. His hands were always cold and he didn't like it. + +One day, Timmy's mom saw his cold hands and knew she had to do something. She went to the store and bought him new mittens that were warm and cozy. Timmy was so happy! He put on his new mittens and ran outside to play in the snow. + +But then, Timmy accidentally lost one of his new mittens. He looked and looked, but he couldn't find it. Timmy was sad because he didn't want to have cold hands again. + +Luckily, Timmy's mom knew what to do. She told him that they could replace the lost mitten with a new one, just like the one he had before. Timmy was happy again because he knew his hands would stay warm. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. He would nibble on them all day long. One day, Benny saw a big carrot in the garden. He hopped over to it and started to nibble. Suddenly, he heard a noise. It was his friend, a little mouse named Mimi. She was waving at him. Benny waved back with his gentle paw. They then shared the big carrot together and had a happy day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and eat snacks. One day, she was playing on the swings when her friend, Timmy, came up to her. + +"Hi Lily, do you want to play catch?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes please! But first, I need to mail this letter to my grandma," Lily replied, holding up a letter in her hand. + +"Okay, let's go to the mailbox first," Timmy said. + +As they walked to the mailbox, Lily started to feel dizzy. She had eaten too many snacks before coming to the park. When they got to the mailbox, Lily felt so dizzy that she almost fell over. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Timmy asked, looking worried. + +"I don't feel so good. I ate too many snacks," Lily said, feeling embarrassed. + +"It's okay, let's sit down for a bit and then we can play catch," Timmy said, patting her back. + +Lily felt better after resting for a few minutes. She mailed her letter and they played catch until it was time to go home. Even though she had eaten too many snacks, Lily was happy that she got to play with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play, but sometimes his heel hurt. Spot's owner took him to the vet, who said that Spot needed to wear a special shoe to help his heel. + +At first, Spot didn't want to wear the shoe. He thought it looked funny and it made him feel sleepy. But his owner explained that it would help his heel feel better, so Spot decided to accept the shoe. + +After wearing the shoe for a few days, Spot's heel felt much better. He could run and play again without any pain. Spot was happy that he accepted the shoe and listened to his owner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They saw a big pond with a swan swimming in it. Lily wanted to see the swan up close, so she asked her daddy to pull her closer to the water. + +When they got near the water, Lily felt the cold wind blowing. She put on her warm coat to stay warm. Her mommy gave her a cup of hot chocolate to drink. + +Lily watched the swan as it gracefully swam in the water. She loved how its feathers were white and fluffy. After a while, Lily and her family went back home, feeling happy and warm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the zoo to see all the animals. One day, she went to see the zebras. They were her favorite. + +Lily saw a zebra that was very boring. It just stood there and didn't move. She said to the zebra, "Why are you so boring? Can you do something fun?" + +The zebra replied, "I'm sorry, I can't. I'm feeling very tired today." + +Lily said, "Okay, I'll come back another day." She then went to leave the zoo but forgot to close the gate to the zebra's enclosure. + +The zebra saw the open gate and decided to go for a walk. It walked out of its enclosure and into the lion's den. The lion saw the zebra and attacked it. Lily heard the commotion and ran back to see what was happening. She saw the lion eating the zebra and felt very sad. She realized that leaving the gate open was a big mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Daisy. Daisy loved to swim in the pond with her friends. One day, while they were swimming, they saw a big alligator. The alligator looked very strong and scary, but Daisy knew that alligators are weak on land. + +Daisy and her friends decided to play a game of diving. They would take turns diving into the pond and seeing who could stay underwater the longest. The alligator watched them play and was amazed at how long they could hold their breath. + +Suddenly, the alligator decided to join in on the fun. He dove into the pond and tried to stay underwater as long as he could. But because alligators are weak swimmers, he couldn't stay down as long as Daisy and her friends. + +From that day on, the alligator would watch Daisy and her friends play and sometimes he would even join in on their diving games. And Daisy was happy to have a new friend to play with in the pond. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat radishes, but he didn't have any. He asked his friend, a squirrel named Sammy, "Do you have any radishes?" + +Sammy said, "Yes, I do. They belong to me. Why do you want them?" + +Benny replied, "I want to eat them. I love radishes." + +Sammy thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, but don't be foolish and eat them all at once. Save some for later." + +Benny thanked Sammy and took the radishes home. He ate some and saved some for later, just like Sammy said. From then on, Benny and Sammy shared their radishes and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red liked to drive around and explore the world. One day, Red saw a driver who looked confused. The driver didn't know which way to go. Red felt sad for the confused driver and decided to help. + +Red drove up to the driver and said, "Hello! Do you need help?" The driver smiled and said, "Yes, please. I am lost and don't know where to go." Red was happy to help and said, "Don't worry, I can help you. Let's wander around together and find your way." + +So, Red and the driver wandered around the town until they found the driver's destination. The driver was very happy and said, "Thank you so much, Red! You are a great friend." Red smiled and said, "You're welcome! I love to help my friends." From that day on, Red and the driver became good friends and went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun. He liked to run and jump and play with his toys. + +One day, Timmy decided to play in the shade. He found a big tree with lots of leaves and sat down under it. It was nice and cool in the shade. + +Timmy looked around and saw an empty box. He thought it would be fun to play with, so he picked it up and started playing. But then, he accidentally knocked it over and it broke. + +Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. He tried to fix the box, but it was too broken. He knew he had made a mistake and felt very guilty. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to draw pictures. She would draw pictures of flowers, animals, and even her family. One day, she drew a picture of a big, red mailbox. She wanted to give the picture to her grandma who lived far away. + +Lily's mommy told her they could mail the picture to grandma. So, they put the picture in an envelope and walked to the mailbox. But when they got there, they saw that the mailbox was already full. Lily's mommy said they would have to come back later when the mailman had come to take the letters. + +Lily was sad because she wanted her picture to reach her grandma as soon as possible. She started to feel naughty and wanted to take the picture out of the envelope and keep it for herself. But then her mommy reminded her that it's important to be patient and wait for things to settle. So, they put the envelope back in their bag and walked home, hoping that the mailbox would be empty the next time they came. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was walking with his mom when he saw a big billboard. He was eager to know what was written on it, but he couldn't read yet. + +Timmy's mom told him that the billboard was an advertisement for a toy store. Timmy got excited and asked his mom to buy him a toy. But his mom said they couldn't buy toys right now because they needed to save their money for important things. + +Timmy got sad and started to cry. His mom explained to him that saving money was important and that they could buy him a toy later when they had enough money. Timmy understood and stopped crying. He realized that it was important to save money for important things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved pink. She wore pink dresses and had pink bows in her hair. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park to play. Lily saw a big castle made of sand. It was pink, just like her favorite color. + +Lily ran over to the castle and started to play. She pretended to be a princess and her mom was the queen. They had a lot of fun together. As they were leaving the park, Lily's mom said, "Remember, we have to go to the store to buy some groceries." + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Can we come back to the castle tomorrow?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, we can come back to the castle anytime you want." + +The next day, Lily and her mom went back to the park. When they got there, they saw that someone had destroyed the pink castle. Lily was sad and asked her mom why someone would do that. Her mom explained that sometimes people do things that are not nice. + +Lily looked at her mom and said, "I remember what you said yesterday. We can come back to the castle anytime we want, but we have to be careful and take care of it." + +From that day on, Lily and her mom made sure to take care of the pink castle whenever they went to the park. They knew that if they worked together, they could make sure it stayed beautiful for everyone to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and trucks. He had a big collection of toy vehicles. + +One day, Timmy went to the store with his mommy. While they were there, Timmy saw a very expensive toy car. He really wanted it, but he knew his mommy couldn't buy it for him. + +Suddenly, a man walked by and accidentally dropped his keys. Timmy saw his chance and quickly grabbed the keys. "Excuse me, sir," Timmy said, "you dropped your keys." The man was very grateful and said, "Thank you! You're such a helpful boy." Timmy felt proud of himself for being kind and helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, while she was singing, her mom came into her room and said, "Lily, it's time to take a bath. Let's wash you with soap." Lily didn't like taking baths because she thought the water was too tight and cold. + +As her mom was washing her with soap, Lily started to sing again. Her mom smiled and said, "You have a beautiful voice, Lily. You should sing more often." Lily giggled and said, "I sing all the time, Mommy!" + +After her bath, Lily put on her favorite pajamas and snuggled up in bed. Her mom sat next to her and sang a lullaby. Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep with a smile on her face, dreaming of singing and dancing all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, she hid in the attic of her house. It was a dusty and dark place with lots of boxes and old things. + +While she was hiding, she heard her mom and dad talking downstairs. They were looking for her and her dad said, "I can't find Lily anywhere. I'm afraid she's lost." Lily felt ashamed because she knew she should have told her parents where she was going. + +Suddenly, she heard her little brother calling her name. "Lily, where are you?" he said. She was happy to hear him because she knew he would help her. She followed his voice and found him at the bottom of the attic stairs. He had followed her footsteps and found her hiding spot. + +Lily was so happy to be found and hugged her brother tightly. From that day on, she promised to always tell her parents where she was going and to never hide in the attic again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very chubby and loved to eat cookies. One day, her mom said, "Lily, it's time to wash your hands before you eat those cookies." + +Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy. I will wash my hands." + +After she washed her hands, she sat down to eat her cookies. Her grandma came to visit and saw how chubby Lily was. She said, "Lily, wisdom tells us that we should eat healthy foods too, not just cookies." + +Lily replied, "But I love cookies, Grandma!" + +Grandma smiled and said, "I know, but we need to have a balance of healthy foods and treats. That's the wisdom I have learned over the years." + +Lily thought about what her grandma said and decided to try some fruits and vegetables too. She realized that they tasted good and made her feel strong and healthy. From that day on, she washed her hands before every meal and ate a variety of foods, just like her wise grandma had taught her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the store with his mommy. One day, they went to the store and Timmy saw a toy he really liked. He asked his mommy if they could buy it. His mommy said yes because he had been good that day. + +Later that day, Timmy's daddy came home from work. Timmy was so excited to show him his new toy. His daddy asked him if he wanted to go to university when he grew up. Timmy didn't know what that was, so his daddy explained that it was a place where you learn lots of new things. Timmy thought that sounded good and said he wanted to go to university someday. + +Before bedtime, Timmy's mommy and daddy tucked him in and told him how proud they were of him for being such a good boy. Timmy smiled and hugged his new toy, feeling happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute, fluffy bunny named Snowball. One day, Lily's mom said they were going to bake cookies. Lily was excited because she loved sugar cookies. + +As they started to bake, Snowball got curious and started to nibble on the sugar. Lily's mom saw this and said, "Snowball, stop eating the sugar or you'll get a tummy ache." Snowball didn't listen and kept eating. + +Later that night, Snowball got sick and Lily felt sad. She said, "I wish Snowball didn't eat the sugar." Her mom replied, "That's why we have to be careful with what we eat." From then on, Lily made sure to keep the sugar out of Snowball's reach. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside on her street with her friends. One day, Lily's bike tire got a big hole in it and she couldn't ride it anymore. + +Lily's dad said he would replace the tire for her. Lily was so happy! Now she could ride her bike again on the street with her friends. + +Lily learned that when something is broken, you can replace it with something new and make it better. She felt very smart for learning this lesson. From that day on, Lily made sure to take good care of her bike so she wouldn't have to replace anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a crazy leopard. He liked to run and jump and play in the jungle. One day, he saw a little bird and wanted to catch it. But the bird was too fast and flew away. + +The leopard was sad and sat down under a tree. Suddenly, he heard a whisper. It was the little bird! The bird said, "I will be your friend if you promise not to chase me." + +The leopard was happy and promised not to chase the bird. From that day on, they played together in the jungle and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her mommy. One day, they saw a big billboard that had a picture of a yummy ice cream. Lily said, "Mommy, I want ice cream." + +Mommy said, "Let's walk to the ice cream truck." + +Lily was so excited that she started to run. But then she got dizzy and fell down. Mommy picked her up and said, "Are you okay?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I'm okay. Let's go get ice cream!" + +So they walked to the ice cream truck and got a big scoop of ice cream. Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, mommy. I love you." + +Mommy said, "I love you too, Lily." And they walked home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy to buy some blueberries. She loved blueberries because they were her favorite fruit. + +When they got home, Lily saw that the blueberries were different from the ones they usually bought. She asked her mommy, "Why are these blueberries different?" + +Mommy replied, "We had to replace the usual blueberries with these ones because they were out of stock. But don't worry, they taste just as good!" + +Lily tried the blueberries and they were delicious! She was happy that they could still enjoy her favorite fruit, even if it was a little different. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved lollipops and always had one in her pocket. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. While playing on the swings, Lily accidentally dropped her lollipop in the sand. She started to cry because she was sad. + +Her mom and dad heard her crying and came over to see what was wrong. "What happened, Lily?" her mom asked. "I lost my lollipop in the sand," Lily replied. Her dad said, "Don't worry, we can find it." They looked and looked until finally, her dad found the lollipop. Lily was so happy and felt comfortable again. "Thank you, Daddy. You woke up my lollipop!" she said with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with yarn. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While they were playing, Lily fell down and hurt her knee. Her friends helped her get up and gave her a hug. Lily felt better because she knew her friends cared about her. When she got home, her mom gave her a bandage for her hurt knee. Lily felt happy again and went back to playing with her yarn. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the mall with her mommy. They would always go to the soft toy store and look at all the cute teddy bears. + +One day, as they were walking through the mall, they saw a man with a big bag. He looked very suspicious. Lily's mommy told her to stay close to her and they passed the man. + +They went to the soft toy store and Lily picked out a new teddy bear. As they were leaving the store, they saw the man again. He was running with the big bag and bumped into Lily's mommy. The bag fell and lots of things came out. The man ran away and Lily's mommy was hurt. They had to go to the hospital and Lily was very scared. + +From that day on, Lily never wanted to go to the mall again. She missed her mommy and her soft teddy bear, but she knew it wasn't safe anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures with bright colors. One day, she painted a picture of a big red apple and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy loved it and put it on the fridge. + +That night, Lily's alarm clock went off and woke her up from her sleep. She was scared and didn't know what to do. She called out for her mommy, but her mommy was already there, telling her everything was okay. + +The next day, Lily went to school and saw her friend Johnny being naughty. He was throwing his toys around and not listening to the teacher. Lily knew that was not okay, so she went to the teacher and told her what Johnny was doing. The teacher thanked Lily and Johnny stopped being naughty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books. Her mommy would read her a book every night before bed. One day, Lily found a brilliant book at the library. It was about a princess who lived in a castle. Lily loved the pictures in the book and could understand the story even though she couldn't read all the words yet. She asked her mommy to read it to her every night before bed. Lily was so happy to have found such a brilliant book. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cord that she always carried with her. It was her favorite thing in the world. She used it to tie her hair or play jump rope. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to go to the store to buy some milk. Lily was very excited and said, "I can do it, Mommy! I am reliable!" Her mom smiled and gave her some money. + +On the way to the store, Lily met her friend, Timmy. Timmy asked her, "Why are you going to the store?" Lily replied, "I am going to celebrate because Mommy trusts me to buy milk." Timmy was happy for her and they went to the store together. + +Lily was able to buy the milk and bring it back home safely. Her mom was so proud of her and said, "You are such a reliable little girl, Lily!" Lily smiled and hugged her cord tightly, feeling happy and proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play and have fun with her toys. One day, she went to the park and met a friendly dog. The dog's name was Max and he was very playful. Lily and Max ran around and had a lot of fun together. + +Suddenly, a man in a suit came up to Lily and Max. He said he was a lawyer and that Max was his dog. Lily didn't understand what was happening and started to cry. The lawyer took Max away and Lily was very sad. She didn't understand why the lawyer took her friend away. + +Lily went home and told her mom what happened. Her mom explained that sometimes people have rules called laws, and that the lawyer was following those rules. Lily learned that lawyers are very useful for helping people follow the laws. But she still missed her friend Max and wished he could come back to play with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her stuffed animals. One day, she went to a store with her mommy and saw a big, high tower of candy. She wanted some, but her mommy said no. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. A kind staff member saw her and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about the candy tower and how she wanted some but her mommy said no. The staff member smiled and said, "I have a surprise for you." She gave Lily a small bag of candy as a gift. Lily was so happy and thanked the staff member. + +When Lily and her mommy got home, Lily showed her the candy she received. Her mommy was surprised and asked where she got it. Lily told her about the kind staff member who gave it to her. Her mommy was thankful and decided to go back to the store to thank the staff member. They found her and thanked her for making Lily happy. The staff member smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, she went outside to play but she forgot to put on her shoes. + +Lily's mom saw her running around without her shoes and said, "Lily, where are your shoes? You can't go outside without them, your feet will get dirty." + +Lily looked down at her feet and said, "Oh no, I forgot my shoes. They are in my room, I'll go get them." + +Lily ran inside to get her old shoes. They were her favorite shoes even though they were old and worn out. She put them on and went back outside to play. Lily was happy to have her shoes on and her mom was happy that her feet were protected. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mommy. One day, they decided to make a chocolate cake. They got all the ingredients ready and put them in a big bowl. Then they used a mixer to mix everything together. + +Lily wanted to help more, so she tried to twist the mixer harder. But it was too hard for her tiny hands. Suddenly, the mixer fell off the table and broke into pieces. Lily felt very sad. + +Her mommy hugged her and said it was okay. But when they tried to bake the cake without the mixer, it didn't turn out right. The cake was hard and not tasty. Lily and her mommy were disappointed. They learned that sometimes accidents happen and it's important to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a special wallet that he loved very much. It was red and had a picture of a puppy on it. Timmy thought it was unique because he had never seen another wallet like it before. + +One day, Timmy went to the store with his mom. They saw a big display of toys and Timmy got very excited. He wanted to buy all the toys, but his mom said they could only get one. Timmy picked out a toy car and they went to pay. + +When they got to the cashier, Timmy pulled out his wallet to pay for the car. The cashier noticed the unique puppy picture on the wallet and complimented Timmy on it. Timmy felt very proud and happy to show off his special wallet. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys. One day, Timmy was playing with his gray toy car. He was driving it around his room when he saw something glowing outside his window. + +Timmy ran outside to see what was glowing. It was a firefly! The firefly was glowing so bright that it lit up the whole yard. Timmy was amazed. + +"Wow, that firefly is so cool!" Timmy said. + +"Yes, it's very pretty," said his mom. "But it's time to come inside now." + +Timmy grabbed his gray toy car and ran inside. He couldn't stop thinking about the glowing firefly. He wished he could have one as a pet. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a small house. He loved to watch the sunrise every morning. One day, he decided to create a new garden in his backyard. He worked hard to plant beautiful flowers and trees. + +As time passed, the garden grew and the old man became very happy. However, one day a big storm came and destroyed everything in the garden. The old man was sad and didn't know what to do. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes bad things happen, but we must keep trying and never give up. The old man learned that even though his garden was destroyed, he could create a new one and start over again. +Once upon a time, there was a black cat named Midnight. Midnight had soft velvet fur that felt nice to pet. One day, Midnight saw a little mouse running around. The mouse said, "Please don't eat me, Mr. Midnight!" Midnight replied, "I won't eat you if you can find me some yummy cheese." + +The mouse scurried away to find some cheese, but he couldn't find any. Midnight started to get hungry and his tummy started to rumble. The mouse came back and said, "I'm sorry Mr. Midnight, I couldn't find any cheese." Midnight got angry and said, "You promised me cheese, now I'm going to have to eat you instead!" + +The mouse was scared and said, "Please don't eat me, Mr. Midnight. I'll find you some cheese tomorrow, I promise!" Midnight thought for a moment and decided to give the mouse one more chance. The mouse went out to search for cheese again and this time, he found some. Midnight was happy and said, "Thank you, little mouse. You kept your promise and now I won't eat you. Let's share this cheese together." And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had long hair that she loved very much, but her mommy said it was time for a haircut. Lily didn't want to cut her hair because she thought it would hurt. + +Mommy said, "Don't worry, it won't hurt. I promise." + +Lily was still scared, but mommy took her to the hair salon where a nice lady cut her hair. The lady was very gentle and made sure Lily was comfortable. + +After the haircut, Lily looked in the mirror and saw how nice her hair looked. She was happy that she listened to mommy and got a haircut. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a black cat named Midnight. Lily loved to hold Midnight in her arms and give her cuddles. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She saw a man with a big smile and he winked at her. Lily smiled back and said, "Hi, Mister!" The man said, "Hello, little girl. Do you like to hold animals?" Lily replied, "Yes, I love to hold my kitty, Midnight." + +The man then showed Lily a box with a little puppy inside. Lily's eyes widened and she said, "Aww, he's so cute! Can I hold him?" The man said, "Of course, you can hold him." Lily held the puppy in her arms and gave him a big hug. She then said, "Thank you, Mister. I love to hold animals." And with a smile and a wink, the man said, "You're welcome, little girl. Animals love to be held too." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty dress. One day, she heard a bell ringing in the distance. It was a delicate sound, like a soft whisper. So, she decided to step towards the sound to see where it was coming from. + +As she walked, she saw a beautiful butterfly with delicate wings fluttering around the bell. The butterfly was trying to ring the bell by stepping on it. But the bell was too big and heavy for the little butterfly. So, Lily decided to help the butterfly by stepping on the bell herself. + +When Lily stepped on the bell, it made a loud sound that echoed through the forest. The butterfly was so happy that it flew around Lily in circles. From that day on, Lily and the butterfly became best friends and they would always dance around the bell together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she saw a pink cane on the ground. + +Lily picked up the cane and showed it to her mom. "Mommy, can I keep this pretty pink cane?" she asked. + +Her mom replied, "No, Lily. That cane belongs to someone else. It's not ours to keep." + +Lily was sad, but she knew it was wrong to keep something that wasn't hers. She refused to take the cane and put it back where she found it. + +Her mom was proud of her for doing the right thing. "Lily, it's important to always be honest and kind. Even when it's hard," she said. And Lily learned that doing the right thing is always the best choice. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore the big swamp near his house. He would often go there to look for frogs and other creatures. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. + +Timmy didn't want to clean his room. He wanted to go to the swamp. So he said, "Mom, can I go to the swamp instead of cleaning my room?" + +His mom said, "No, Timmy. You need to clean your room first." + +Timmy was sad. He really wanted to go to the swamp. So he decided to clean his room quickly. He poked his toys into the toy box and put his clothes in the closet. Then he ran to the swamp. + +When he got there, he saw that the swamp was very clean. Someone had picked up all the trash and made it nice for everyone. Timmy was happy and he went to look for frogs. +Once upon a time, there was a fat raven who lived in a big tree. He loved to eat worms and berries. One day, he met a little girl who was walking in the forest. +