diff --git "a/TinyStories_353.txt" "b/TinyStories_353.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_353.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +On this day, Lily was feeling a bit anxious. She heard some strange noises coming from the garden and wasn’t sure what to make of it. She slowly crawled towards the noise, taking care to be quiet. + +“Oh!†said Lily, as she was greeted by a sudden stream of steam. “What is that?†+ +Lily’s dad smiled at her. “That’s just the steam engine that runs through our garden.†he said. They watched as the steam engine chugged along. + +Lily smiled. She wasn’t scared anymore, but she was still a bit curious. She wanted to crawl closer to have a better look. + +Her dad said, “It’s ok, you can crawl closer if you like. But make sure you stay away from the tracks.†+ +Lily listened to her dad carefully, and she had the best time exploring the steam engine. She was no longer anxious – she had a great adventure to tell all her friends about. +Max was in the kitchen, eager to make his mom something special. He decided to use his favourite yellow fork from the drawer. He took it out and started to rub it on the counter. Then, he opened the fridge and saw a big bowl of delicious strawberries. He dropped a few into a bowl and began to rub them with the fork. Soon, the strawberries were a sweet, sticky syrup. + +Max was so happy that he called his mom in to try it. At first, his mom was hesitant. But, when she tried it, she loved it! It was delicious! She said it was almost like strawberry jam. Max had made something truly special. All thanks to the yellow fork! +Once there was a little boy who was feeling very sad. His tummy suddenly grumbled and he remembered he was hungry. He looked around and found a big pit full of grapes. He was surprised to find such a big pit so high in the sky. He picked some grapes and felt happy as he ate them. + +But soon he was feeling tired, so he decided to take a break and relax on the pit. He stretched his arms and legs and closed his eyes, breathing in the warm air. He stayed there for a long time, just relaxing and enjoying the sun. + +When he felt full of energy, he climbed down the pit and ran back home. His mom was happy to see him back and gave him a big hug. From that day on, the little boy was never afraid of heights - because he knew that inside a high pit full of grapes, he could always relax! +Once upon a time there were two little children. One day, they went outside and saw the snow. It was so white and sparkly! The two little children were so excited that they ran out into the snow and started to play. + +"This is so crazy!" said the first little child. + +"And look! I can make a snow angel!" said the second little child. + +They both started to move their hands and feet in the snow, making different shapes. Then, they heard a voice. + +"What are you two doing?" The voice belonged to a little bird. She was perched in the tree, looking at them. + +The children smiled and waved at the bird. + +"We're signing in the snow," said the first little child. + +"We can make so many different shapes!" said the second child. + +The little bird was amazed. She jumped down from the tree to join them. Together, they made a snowman, a house and even stars. + +The children and the little bird spent their whole day playing in the snow and signing shapes. Then, when the sun started to set, they hugged goodbye and the children ran back home, feeling that the day was even more fun than they imagined. +One day, a young boy went to the park with his mom. He was so excited to go, he was already smiling. +When they arrived at the park they could see a distant hill. His mom asked, "Do you want to go over there?" +Excited, the young boy nodded and started to run. His mom smiled as she watched him scampering away. +When they reached the hill, they saw a small pond. The boy asked, "Mommy, what is this?" +His mom smiled, "This is a pond." +The boy ran around the pond, laughing as he went. Just then, a big bird flew by. Pointing up, he said, "Mommy, look!" +"That is a large bird," she said. She smiled as she watched her son marveling at the sight in the distance. +They stayed for a while and then it was time to go home. The boy said goodbye to the bird and the pond and smiled as he went back home with his mom. +Robby and Lisa were playing in their backyard when they saw something cool. + +"What is that?" said Robby. + +It was a yellow mail truck. It was going beep-beep! + +Lisa said, "Let's go and see it!" + +So the two of them ran over to the mail truck. + +The mail man said, "Hello kids! Would you like to see inside the truck?" + +Robby said, "Yes!" + +The mail man opened the door. Inside was a big yellow box with a buckle. + +The mail man said, "This is where I put the letters to mail." + +Robby was very excited. He touched the buckle and said, "Look, Lisa. It's a yellow buckle. I like it a lot!" + +Lisa said, "Me too! It's very cool." + +The mail man said, "I have to go now. Goodbye!" + +Robby and Lisa waved goodbye as the mail truck drove away. They both agreed that it was the best day ever. +Once upon a time there was a farmer. He was a very happy and content farmer, but he needed some help. He needed help looking after his garden, because the weeds had started to grow and his vegetables were getting covered up. + +He went around asking everyone if they could help, but nobody had the time. + +Then he came across a little girl. She was only three years old. He asked her if she could help him look after his garden. The little girl said yes and smiled. + +The farmer was so happy that he offered her a reward. But the little girl said she didn't need one. + +So every day the farmer and the little girl worked together in the garden. They were there all day, picking out the weeds and watering the vegetables. + +The next day the farmer took the little girl to see the fruits of their labour. When they got there they saw the most beautiful and tasty vegetables that they had ever seen. The farmer was so happy that he picked out the biggest and juiciest tomatoes and gave it to the little girl. + +It was very tasty, but it was also quite bitter. The little girl said she liked it, even though it was a bit bitter. + +The farmer smiled and said: "That's the secret to a good life - you need a little bit of bitter here and there." +Mommy was getting ready to take her daughter, Sarah, to the park. +Sarah asked, "Can we go to the park today, Mommy?" +Mommy replied, “Not today, we have to get groceries first.†+Sarah was disappointed but she knew she had to be persistent. She insisted, “Please! Can we go to the park today?†+ +Mommy saw how eager Sarah was and knew she wouldn’t give up. She smiled and said, “Okay, let’s go to the park today. Go and get your coat!†+ +Sarah happily ran to get her coat. She knew her persistence had paid off. + +Mommy and Sarah had a lovely afternoon in the park. As Sarah ran around the play area, Mommy was sure that insisting was the right thing to do. +Once there was a boy named Jake who loved to play in the park. One day, he went to the park to play. + +He looked around the park and saw a new player. He walked up to her and said, “Hi! What’s your name?†+ +The player smiled and said, “My name is Sam.†+ +Jake said, “It’s nice to meet you, Sam. Do you want to play?†+ +Sam said, “Yes, let’s play together.†+ +They started playing and had so much fun. Sam showed Jake her soft teddy bear. Jake was so happy! + +The two played the whole day. They laughed and had so much fun. They both knew they had met a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lola. One day Lola went outside to play in the garden. As she was walking through the grass, she heard something loud. Lola stopped and saw that it was a snake. She was scared, so she started to back away. + +The snake spoke to her. "Don't be scared, Lola. I won't hurt you." Lola was still nervous, but she listened to what the snake said. + +The snake said, "Lola, if you are ever scared, it's important to turn around and look away. Fear is never something to face head-on. Make sure you remember this lesson." + +Lola thanked the snake and turned around. She learned that the best way to deal with fear is to turn away and think about something else. +One day, there was a bright sun in the sky. A little girl was walking in a field. She saw a butterfly lying in the grass. She lay down and watched it carefully. The butterfly opened its wings and flew away. + +The little girl decided to take a walk. She saw a lot of pretty flowers and some rabbits and birds. Suddenly, the sun shone very brightly. The little girl put up her hands to protect her eyes. Everything was so bright and beautiful that she wanted to stay and enjoy the view, but it was getting late. + +So, the little girl lay down in the grass and looked at the sky. She smiled and the sun smiled back. Then, she got up and started walking home. As she walked, the sun shone brightly in her eyes and the little girl couldn't help but smile. +The boy had a stick. He liked to poke things with it. His favourite thing to poke was his eraser. He found it so much fun! + +One day, he went to the park with his family. He looked around to find something new to poke with his stick. He saw a bird on a tree and wanted to poke it. His parents stopped him and told him not to bother the bird. + +The boy was getting bored. He didn't know what to do. Then he saw a sandpit and he knew he could have fun there. He started poking the sand and erasing his tracks with the eraser. He was having so much fun. + +He found a rock and started poking it. He noticed that the rock changed shape when he poked it. He kept poking and erasing until the sun went down. His parents were happy because he had some fun, even though it was boring for them. +One day, Sally and her mum were walking along the beach side. Sally loved the sound of the gentle wind and how it kept her cool. + +"Mum, what is that sound? Can you explain it?", Sally asked while pointing at the wind. + +Her mum smiled and kneeled down to be at the same level as Sally. "That sound is the wind. It is invisible, but it comes from the sky and moves around." + +"Where does the wind go? Can we follow it?", Sally asked with wide eyes. + +Her mum replied,"Not today sweetheart. To follow the wind, we need to be very careful. It can be quite powerful sometimes." She ruffled Sally's hair and added, "But maybe one day we can take a little journey with the wind!" + +Sally was now excited to follow the wind one day. Little did she know that one day she would experience that very adventure. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave little girl named Lucy. She loved the weather and didn't mind getting wet, no matter how cold it was! One day, her mom asked her if she wanted to go out and bathe in the rain. But Lucy was scared. She said to her mom, "No, I don't want to get wet. It's too cold!" + +But her mom encouraged her, saying, "Be brave, Lucy! It will be fun. You'll feel so happy when you take a bath in the rain!" + +Lucy was hesitant at first, but with her mother's encouragement, she decided to be brave. She put on her raincoat, her rain boots, and a hat. Then she stepped out into the cold rain, and started to dance and play, with a smile on her face. + +Finally, after a few minutes, Lucy was satisfied and said, "Yes, this was fun!" She hugged her mom, feeling happy and proud that she was brave enough to take a bath in the rain. +Once upon a time there was a princess who felt so lonely. Everywhere she looked all she could see were orange walls. She had no one to talk to and no one to play with. + +One day, she heard a gentle knocking on her door. To her surprise it was a friendly animal, who asked if he could come in. The princess said yes and the two became great friends. + +The princess and the animal sat together every day and talked about their dreams and hopes for the future. The animal had a special surprise for the princess. He said, "I know you must feel so lonely but I have something to make you happy". Then he presented to the princess a big, orange balloon. The princess laughed and was so happy. + +The princess and the animal spent all day playing with the balloon. The orange balloon, full of life and joy, gave the princess such happiness and it reminded her that she was not alone anymore. +One day, Jim and his mom decided to visit the farm. There, they saw lots of animals, including chickens. Jim wanted to get close to them, but his mom said no. Suddenly, one naughty chicken ran towards Jim. He quickly ran away, but the chicken followed him! Jim was so scared that he ran back to his mom. + +The chicken approached Jim's mom and became very friendly. She looked so cute, so she said yes when Jim asked if he could keep her. + +They took the chicken home, and named her Lucy. Jim loved Lucy so much, but one day she made a big mess in the house. She had left droppings all over the kitchen floor. Jim's mom was so angry. She scolded Lucy and told her she was very dirty. + +Jim felt bad for Lucy and promised to be more careful. He cleaned up the mess and promised to keep an eye on Lucy from then on. + +The moral of the story is to always be careful and not let things become dirty. +Once there was a little girl called Mandy. She was very thoughtful and always thinking about everyone else. One day Mandy was playing with her toy lion when it began to roar. She thought it was so fun and started roaring with it. + +Mandy then went outside and started to roar. All the animals in the forest ran away! Knowing she'd made them scared, she felt sad and so the thoughtful girl apologised. + +Mandy had learned a valuable lesson – while roaring can be fun, it shouldn't be done too loudly or it can scare creatures away. So she made sure to be more mindful of her behaviour and be considerate of how her actions make others feel. +One day, Bobby went outside to play and saw an enormous chain in the garden. He thought it was so cool! He decided to skip around the chain and have lots of fun. + +Suddenly, his big sister, Jane, came running out of the house. She shouted, "Bobby, get away from that chain! You shouldn't be playing near it!" + +Bobby stood still and said, "But why, Jane? I was having fun!" + +Jane replied, "That chain is too dangerous! You need to get away from it, ok?" + +Bobby reluctantly nodded and said, "Ok." He slowly walked away from the chain, feeling sad that he couldn't play with it. + +But then, Jane had an idea. She said, "How about you and me play a skipping game around the chain? Would you like that?" + +Bobby's face lit up! He smiled and said, "Yeah!" + +So they spent the day playing skipping games around the enormous chain and having loads of fun. Bobby was so happy - he had never felt so much joy before! +Once upon a time, there was a fierce lion. He had a soft and fluffy mane and liked to roar. He was the king of the jungle. + +One day, while the lion was taking his morning walk, he heard a strange noise. He looked around and saw a crack in the tree trunk. Inside, he found a little mouse! + +The lion was surprised and said to the mouse, "What are you doing in there?" + +The mouse replied, "Squeaking! This crack is like my home." + +The lion laughed and said, "I will repeat my question. What are you doing in here?" + +The mouse squeaked again and said, "Living! This crack lets me hide from my enemies." + +The lion nodded and said, "You’re a brave one. I won’t disturb you any more. Be fierce, my friend." + +And with that, the lion walked away. The mouse smiled in relief and continued living in its crack home. +Once upon a time, there was a bright little girl called Lily. She wanted to gain something special, but she wasn't sure what it was. + +One day, Lily found a leak in a nearby wall. She was very curious and stuck her hand inside the wall. Suddenly, Lily was filled with a tingly feeling of excitement. She knew that something special was waiting for her! + +Lily pulled out something bright and sparkly. It was a magic wand! She laughed and shouted, “I’ve gained a magic wand!†+ +Lily waved her new wand around. Suddenly, a fairy appeared in front of her. The fairy said, “You have found a magical wand, Lily. With it, you can do wonderful things!†+ +Lily smiled and thanked the fairy. Now she had a special friend who could help her with anything, and she knew her world was bright with possibilities! +Once upon a time there was a little tiger cub named Tiggy. Tiggy was always very competitive and he liked to race against all of his friends. One day, Tiggy was running so fast that he stumbled and fell. + +He lay on the ground for a second, a bit scared but not hurt. He then got back up and continued to run, but now he felt a bit strange. + +When he arrived home, his mom saw that he was feeling unwell. She went to the kitchen, took some medicine and handed it to Tiggy. + +Tiggy took the medicine, realizing that he should not have been running so fast. He then realized that his being competitive was not worth the worry it caused his mom or the feeling of being unwell and so he made sure to not run so fast ever again. + +The moral of the story is that being too competitive can be dangerous. Taking risks can make you feel unwell. It's always important to take care of yourself, even if it means you don't win the race. +Josh was anxious. He had been playing all day, and he was feeling very tired. He wanted to take a break from playing. + +Josh: "Mama, can I have a watch to stop for a bit?" + +Mama: "Okay, here you go!" + +Josh was so excited to have his very own watch. He wore it on his wrist and taken to a seat in the living room. He was looking at it and admiring it when all of a sudden, it started ringing. Josh jumped, feeling very nervous. + +Josh: "Mama, what's happening?" + +Mama: "Don't worry Josh. It's just your watch. It's time to stop playing and start dinner." + +Josh was relieved, he had been so scared. He realized that he didn't need to be anxious anymore thanks to his watch. It had been given to him just in time to help him know when it was time to stop playing and begin dinner. From that day onward, he remembered to always wear his watch and that it was a sign for him to stop and start something new. +Once upon a time, there lived a spoiled 3 year old boy named Paul. Every day he liked to stand outside and watch the planes fly in the sky. One day, he heard a loud noise coming from the sky and he looked up. He saw a big, white plane flying by. He was so excited, he started clapping his hands and shouting. + +A lady walking by heard his noise and came to talk to him. She asked him why he was so excited. Paul told her, "I heard a loud noise, and I saw a plane!" + +The lady laughed and said that she was surprised he could hear the plane from so far away. Paul said, "I'm very special. I have great hearing!" + +The lady smiled, put her hand on Paul's shoulder, and said, "That's very true. You are a very special little boy." Paul smiled, proud of himself for hearing the plane. And, from that day on, he would tell everybody about how he heard the plane! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go on an adventure all by herself, so she set out to a little place she had never seen before. When she arrived, she saw a small pond with many friendly tadpoles swimming around. + +Lily thought this was the perfect place for her to explore, so she jumped down from the branch and set off. Before long, she heard a voice behind her. + +"Hello there! What brings you to this place?" enquired the voice. Lily turned around to find a friendly frog sitting on a log. + +Lily replied, "I wanted to explore a new place and this looks fun!" + +The frog asked, "Have you ever been here before?" + +Lily shook her head, "No, I haven't." + +The frog smiled and said, "I think you've made a wonderful choice. This is a very special place. Have fun!" + +So Lily thanked the frog and set off to explore the little place. She watched the tadpoles swim around and listened to the birds chirp in the trees. She had a wonderful time and vowed to come back again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear called Bobby. He hated to do anything. He didn't like to eat. He didn't like to play. He even hated to take naps. + +The only thing Bobby liked to do was sit still. He wanted to stay still all day every day. + +One day, Bobby's mommy and daddy had a surprise for him. They told him they were going to take him to a dance! Bobby got very grumpy and said he didn't want to go. He hated to dance. + +But Bobby's mommy and daddy said they would dance with him, so Bobby agreed to go. When they were at the dance, Bobby was surprised how much fun it was. He and his mommy and daddy danced and laughed together! + +From that day on, Bobby was no longer grumpy. Whenever he felt like it, he would go to the dance with his mommy and daddy and have lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved playing on the beach. Her favourite thing to do was to run and splash in the ocean. One day, she got up bright and early to go exploring. She wanted to see what the shore had to offer. + +When she arrived, she was filled with glee. She ran around the shore, gathering shells and exploring the rocks. + +But then she heard a noise in the distance. It was an uncomfortable sound that made her frown. As she came closer, she realised that the sound was coming from a huge monster. She was terrified and quickly ran away. + +When she got home she told her parents what had happened. She said, “I hate that monster. It was so uncomfortable!†Her parents gave her a big hug and said, “It’s ok, sweetheart. You’ll never have to go back to the shore again if you don’t want to.†+ +After that, the little girl was able to happily play at the beach again and she always made sure to stay away from the shore where the monster lived. +Once there was a little girl who loved winter. She would spend hours looking out the window of her house and watching as the snowflakes twirled around in the cold air. + +One morning, the little girl woke up to find the sky closed and the snow was falling. She was so excited and ran to get dressed for the day. + +"Daddy, can I go and play in the snow?" she pleaded. + +"Of course you can, my little one," he replied, "But don't forget to put on your warm clothes. The forecast said it's going to be a fine winter today." + +The little girl couldn't contain her excitement and ran outside, where she was met by a beautiful snow-covered landscape. Hours passed, and the skies became darker and darker. + +The little girl's father had been watching her from the window, and he knew that time was running out. He ran outside and yelled "It's time to come inside now! The storm is getting closer." + +The little girl reluctantly followed him back to the house and closed the door. As they watched out the window, a powerful winter storm hit. They were so glad that they had gotten inside in time. + +The little girl could hardly wait for next winter, when she would be able to get outside and play in the snow again. +Once upon a time, two best friends were playing in the park. They were having a great time together and were laughing. + +Suddenly, the two friends started arguing about a toy. They started to pull and fight over it. + +Just then, an old wise man came walking by and said to them, "Kids, why do you argue over simple things? Why don't you instead seek for a peaceful end?". + +The two stopped in their places and started thinking. Then, one of them said, "Yes, let's seek for a peaceful end. Let's put away the toy in this drawer and forget about it!" + +The other friend said, "Yes, that's a great idea!". + +And so they did, they ended their argument by putting away the toy in the drawer and went home. + +Moral of the story: Arguing over small things can be avoided by looking for a peaceful end. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Mary and John. Mary said to John, "Let's choose a game to play." John said, "Let's play hockey." + +Mary thought for a minute and said, "That sounds like fun. How do you play?" + +John told her all about hockey. He said, "It's normal to have two teams, with four players each. You have to hit the puck with sticks and try to get it into the goal." + +Mary was excited and said, "Let's play hockey! I get to be the team captain." + +John smiled and said, "Okay, let's get started!" + +So, Mary and John chose to play hockey and had lots of fun. Afterward, they said goodbye with big smiles on their faces. +One sunny day, Anna was in the kitchen with her mom. + +"Mommy, what are you preparing?" asked Anna. + +"Today I am making something special," said her mom. "It's called a peanut butter cookie. It's a sweet treat made of peanuts". + +Anna was very excited. She could smell the peanuts in the kitchen. + +"Do I need to help?" asked Anna. + +"No, sweetie. Mommy is taking care of everything," said her mom. + +That afternoon, Anna's mom surprised her by bringing out a plate with different shaped cookies. + +"Look at my peanut butter cookies!" said her mom. + +Anna's eyes lit up with excitement! She tasted the different shaped cookies and enjoyed the sweet nutty peanut butter taste. + +"Mmmmmm!" said Anna. + +Anna thanked her mom for the special treat that she prepared. +Once upon a time, there was a careless start. It was ragged and scruffy and didn't look like much. But it had a dream. + +The start said "I want to be something big!" + +But no one listened. No one cared. + +The start was so sad and frustrated. The days passed, and the start got older and began to rot. + +Then one day, the sun peeked out from behind the clouds. "Maybe today is the day," the start thought. + +Sure enough, a little monkey came bouncing along. The start heard the monkey talking to itself, saying "I need to find something really big to help me get home." + +The start, now full of hope, said "I can help you! Please take me!" + +The monkey hopped onto the start, and away they flew. As they flew, the start felt so proud. It had gone from a careless start to a hero! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She lived in a small house by the river with her mom and dad. Every day, Lucy would go to the river and explore. One day, while Lucy was exploring the river, she saw a green barrel. She asked her parents what it was, and they told her it was for napping. + +Lucy was excited! She asked her dad to help her get in the barrel, and he agreed. After he set her in the barrel, Lucy asked him to make sure it was safe and reliable. Her dad said he would, and he put some branches around the barrel to make sure it stayed in place. + +With her dad's help, Lucy was ready for her nap. She closed her eyes and dozed off as the river carried the barrel away. When she awoke, she was in a magical meadow. Lucy was so happy that she had trusted her dad and taken a nap in the barrel. + +The End. +Once upon a time, a fluffy kitty was out for a walk in the forest. All of a sudden the kitty heard something hidden in the leaves. It was a small shining treasure! The kitty was so happy and carefully grabbed the treasure. + +Just then, a big scary wolf appeared out of nowhere! The wolf said, "Give me the treasure or else!" The kitty was scared and frustrated and did not know what to do. So, the kitty shivered and tried to hide the treasure in the leaves. The wolf roared, "I saw that! Give it to me now!" The kitty slowly stepped away and the treasure disappeared. + +The wolf was mad and said, "You are lucky this time. If I catch you here again, you won't be so lucky!" The kitty was so scared, it ran away and never returned to the forest. The treasure was never seen again and the kitty was never able to find it. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends - a bear and a rabbit. The bear was very big and strong, while the rabbit was small and weak. One day, the two were walking in the woods when the rabbit saw something shiny in the distance. + +"Where does the shiny thing come from?" asked the rabbit, full of wonder. + +"It looks like a treasure chest. Let's go see," said the bear, eager to find out. + +The two friends ran to the treasure chest, but it was locked tight. The rabbit tried to open it with his tiny paws, but he just couldn't succeed. + +Then the bear got an idea. He pushed his big paw hard against the chest and it opened with a loud creak! Inside, the two friends found gold coins, diamonds and many other good things. + +But they also found a bad thing - a giant monster! It lunged at the two, but the bear was too strong, and he scared the monster away. + +The rabbit couldn't believe how his friend had succeeded. It made him very happy, and they were best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a dog called Spot. Spot was happy and liked to play. Spot had a special chain that glittered in the sun. + +One day Spot stood at the gate, ready to go outside. But the chain was set, so Spot couldn't go out. Spot pulled and pulled but the chain wouldn't move. + +Then Spot's owner appeared and said, "Good dog Spot!" Spot's tail wagged happily. The owner bent down and set the chain free. + +Spot galloped outside, the chain sparkling in the sunlight. Spot ran through the grass and spotted some birds, but they flew away. Spot was a bit sad. + +Spot returned inside where it was quiet. The owner put the chain back on and gave Spot a big hug. Spot was happy to be safe and snug at home. +Once upon a time there was a large house. Inside the house lived two family members: a mummy and her baby. + +One night, Mummy and Baby were in their bedroom when suddenly the house started to glow! Mummy was excited. She said to Baby: "Look, the house is glowing! Let's go and explore." + +But Baby was scared. She said: "No, mummy, I don't want to! I'm scared!" + +Mummy replied: "It's ok Baby. There's nothing to be scared of. Let's go and see where the light is coming from." + +So, together they walked through the house following the glow. As they walked, Mummy said to Baby: "Let's find out who's making this big house glow!" + +Eventually they arrived outside the house and saw a big bright star in the sky. Mummy said: "Look, Baby! It's the star! That's why the house was glowing!" + +Baby was amazed. She said: "Wow, mummy! It's so big and beautiful!" + +Mummy smiled and said: "Yes, my love. The star is glowing to tell us something special. That no matter how scared you feel, there's nothing to be afraid of." + +Baby smiled and felt better. She hugged Mummy and said: "I love you, mummy." + +Mummy smiled back and said +Maggie was walking with her mom on a warm summer day. It was sunny and the air was mild. As they walked they saw something above them. It seemed to be a bird, white and soft. Maggie pointed up to it and said "bird!" Her mom smiled and said "Yes, it's a dove." Maggie was excited to see it. She watched as the dove flew away, its white body dancing in the sky. + +Soon, Maggie and her mom reached a beautiful park. There were so many different things for Maggie to explore. She saw trees, colorful flowers and a happy fountain. Everywhere she looked there were new things to see. She even spotted a few more doves in the park. They seemed very peaceful and relaxed. + +Maggie and her mom stayed in the park until it started to get dark. The evening air was mild and the doves seemed to be settling down. Before they left the park, Maggie and her mom watched the doves one last time. Then they went home, happy and exhausted, with Maggie dreaming of her special day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved flowers, especially the graceful ones that danced in the wind. One day, Lily walked through the park and saw a beautiful flower. It was the most amazing flower she had ever seen. She wanted to pick it, but her mommy told her, "Lily, we need to value flowers and let them grow." + +Lily listened to her mommy and did not pick the flower. Instead, she decided to visit the flower every day. She would talk to the flower and say, "Hello, beautiful flower! You are so graceful and pretty. I am happy to see you." + +One day, a little boy named Tom came to the park with his mommy. He saw the flower too and wanted to pick it. Lily said, "No, Tom! We need to value the flower and let it grow. It is very special and pretty." Tom listened to Lily and decided not to pick the flower. + +Lily and Tom became good friends. They visited the flower together every day. They learned to value the beauty of the flower and to let it grow. The graceful flower made them both very happy, and they promised to always take care of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy who loved to travel with her family. One sunny day, they went on a trip to a new place. They saw big trees, pretty flowers, and lots of animals. Lucy was so happy. + +On their way, they saw a restaurant. Lucy's tummy was hungry, so they went inside. The restaurant was very big and had many people. Lucy's dad looked at the menu and said, "Wow, this place is expensive!" But they still got some yummy food to eat. + +Lucy had a big sandwich and her mom had a salad. Her dad had a big plate of spaghetti. They all liked the food a lot. After they finished eating, they went back to their car and continued to travel. Lucy couldn't wait to see what new things they would find. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a little boy named Tim. He had a big, white dog named Spot. They loved to play together in the park. + +One day, Tim and Spot were playing catch with a ball. Tim threw the ball far, and Spot ran to get it. But when Spot came back, he had a hat on his head! "Spot," Tim said, "where did you find that hat?" Spot wagged his tail and barked, but he could not talk. + +Just then, a man came running up to them. "Oh, thank you!" he said. "I lost my hat in the park, and your dog found it for me!" Tim smiled and said, "You're welcome! Spot is very good at finding things!" The man patted Spot on the head and said, "Yes, he is a very good dog!" + +As they walked home, Tim's mom saw them and called out, "Tim, don't forget to wash your hands before dinner!" Tim looked at his hands and said, "Oh, that's right! Thanks for reminding me, Mom!" Tim and Spot went inside, and Tim washed his hands. Then they all had a nice dinner together. +Once upon a time, there was a small snowman. He was made of snow and had a big smile. He was very original with a hat and a red scarf. + +One sunny day, the snowman felt very warm. He said to his friend, the bird, "I feel warm. What should I do?" The bird said, "Stay in the shade, so you don't melt." + +The snowman did as his friend said and stayed in the shade. He did not melt. They played and sang songs together. The snowman stayed happy and original, and they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big, expensive lamp in his house. He thought it was very pretty. Tim wanted to show it to his friend, so he picked it up and carried it to his friend's house. + +On the way, Tim tripped on a rock and the lamp started to fall. He began to panic. "Oh no! The pretty lamp will break!" he cried. Tim's friend, Sue, saw what was happening and tried to help. "Don't worry, Tim! I'll catch it!" she said. + +But Sue wasn't fast enough. The lamp fell to the ground and broke into many pieces. Tim and Sue were very sad. They knew they couldn't fix the pretty, expensive lamp. They went back to Tim's house and told his mom what happened. Tim's mom was upset too, and they all felt bad about the broken lamp. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a favorite toy, a big red cross. He loved to play with it all day long. The cross was very popular with all the kids in the neighborhood. They all wanted to play with Tim's cross. + +One day, Tim found a magic lamp. He gave it a rub, and out came a friendly genie. The genie told Tim he could have one wish. Tim thought about it for a moment and then wished for his cross to be even more popular. + +The genie granted Tim's wish, and the cross became the most popular toy in the whole world. Kids everywhere wanted to play with it. Tim was very happy, and he shared his cross with all his friends. They had lots of fun playing together, and Tim's cross brought joy to everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a raven. The raven was calm and nice. It lived in a big tree. The tree was in a green park. The park was full of kids playing and laughing. + +One day, the raven met a little girl. The girl was sad. The raven asked, "Why are you sad?" The girl said, "I want to grow like the big kids. They can play fun games. I am too small." + +The raven had an idea. It said, "I can help you. Let's plant a magic seed. The seed will grow and help you too." The girl was happy. She said, "Yes, let's do it!" + +They planted the seed in the park. The seed grew into a big, tall flower. The girl climbed the flower. She was now as tall as the big kids. She played fun games with them. + +The raven and the girl were friends. They played in the park every day. The girl was happy. The raven was happy too. They had a lot of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a strong dog named Max. Max lived in a small house with his friend, a little bird named Lily. One day, Max saw a big, red ball stuck in a tree. Max wanted to help Lily get the ball down. + +Max said, "Lily, let's borrow a ladder to get the ball." Lily nodded and they went to their neighbor's house. They asked their neighbor, "Can we borrow your ladder, please?" The neighbor smiled and said, "Yes, of course!" + +Max and Lily carried the ladder to the tree. Max climbed up the ladder and got the big, red ball. Lily was very happy. They thanked the neighbor for the ladder and played with the ball all day long. Max and Lily were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Zoomy. Zoomy loved to zoom around the town. One day, Zoomy saw a big race with many cars. Zoomy wanted to join the race and try to win. + +The race started, and all the cars went very fast. Zoomy was not the fastest car, but he was very persistent. He did not give up. Zoomy said to himself, "I will keep going and try my best!" + +Zoomy kept zooming and passed many cars. At the end of the race, Zoomy crossed the finish line first. He was so happy! Zoomy won the race because he did not give up. + +The other cars said, "Wow, Zoomy! You did a great job!" Zoomy smiled and said, "Thank you! I learned that if you try hard and don't give up, you can do great things!" + +The moral of the story is to always be persistent and never give up. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park with her mom. They saw a graceful bird flying in the sky. Lucy thought it was so pretty. She asked her mom, "Can we take a picture of the bird?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, let's use the camera!" They both looked up at the bird and waited for the right moment. Lucy held the camera and her mom helped her point it at the bird. + +As the bird flew closer, Lucy pressed the button on the camera. "Click!" The camera took a picture of the graceful bird. Lucy and her mom were so happy. They looked at the picture together and smiled. They had a great day at the park. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They needed to buy a toy for Tim's friend's birthday. Tim saw a cheap, red ball and said, "I want this one, Mom!" His mom looked at the price and said, "Yes, that is a cheap ball. Good choice, Tim." + +On the way home, Tim and his mom had to be very quiet. Tim's baby sister was sleeping in the car. Tim whispered to his mom, "I will be quiet, so I don't wake up the baby." His mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Tim. That's very nice of you." + +When they got home, Tim insisted on wrapping the gift all by himself. He found some paper and tape, and carefully wrapped the cheap, red ball. Tim was very proud of his work. He said, "I can't wait to give this to my friend!" His mom smiled and said, "I'm sure your friend will love it." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big bag of marbles. He loved to play with them all day. One day, Tim was feeling lazy. He did not want to play with his marbles. He just wanted to lay down and rest. + +His mom came into the room and saw Tim laying down. She asked, "Tim, why are you not playing with your marbles?" Tim told her, "I am feeling lazy today, Mom." His mom smiled and said, "That is okay, we all feel lazy sometimes. But remember to put your marbles away when you are done playing." + +Tim nodded and promised to put his marbles away. Later that day, Tim's friend, Sam, came over to play. They played with the marbles and had lots of fun. But when it was time for Sam to leave, they forgot to put the marbles away. + +The next day, Tim's mom saw the marbles on the floor. She reminded Tim, "Do not leave your marbles out, Tim. Someone could trip and fall." Tim felt bad for forgetting and said, "I am sorry, Mom. I will put them away right now." So Tim picked up his marbles and put them back in the bag. + +From that day on, Tim always remembered to put his marbles away when he was done playing. And even when he felt lazy, he knew it was important to clean up after himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little chair. It was in a room with many other chairs. But this chair was unknown. No one knew where it came from. It was sad because it wanted a friend. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came into the room. She saw the unknown chair and thought it looked nice. She sat on it and felt happy. The chair felt happy too, because it finally had a friend. + +Lily played with the chair every day. One day, she accidentally spilled juice on the chair. She felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, chair. Please forgive me." The chair forgave her, and they stayed friends forever. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his ball. He played all day, every day. One day, while Tim was playing, a girl named Sue came to him. She said, "I love your ball! Can I play too?" + +Tim did not want to share his ball. He said, "No, this is my ball!" Sue was sad and went away. Tim played alone, but he did not feel happy. He thought about Sue and how sad she was. Tim knew that he should share his ball with her. + +So, Tim went to find Sue. He found her sitting under a tree. Tim said, "I am sorry, Sue. You can play with my ball too." Sue smiled and they played together. They had lots of fun and became good friends. The town saw them playing and they were happy too. Tim and Sue were successful in making everyone in the town smile. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man named Bob. Bob had many things, but he was not happy. One day, he went to a big park with a ticket in his hand. The ticket was for a fun ride. In the park, he saw a little girl named Sue. + +Sue was sad because she lost her ticket. Bob saw her and asked, "Why are you sad, Sue?" Sue said, "I lost my ticket for the fun ride." Bob wanted to help Sue, so he gave her his ticket. Sue was very happy and said, "Thank you, Bob!" + +Bob and Sue went on the fun ride together. They laughed and had a good time. After the ride, Sue said, "Bob, you are very kind. I am glad you helped me." Bob smiled and said, "I am glad too, Sue. You made me happy." From that day on, they were good friends and always minded each other. +One day, a nice girl named Lily went to the store with her mom. They needed to buy some things for their house. Lily saw a big bag of salt on the shelf. She asked her mom, "Can we get the salt, please?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, we need salt for our food. Let's take it home." They put the salt in their cart and went to the cashier. The cashier was a kind man who smiled at Lily. He said, "You are a good helper! Here, you can receive a sticker for being so nice." Lily was very happy. + +When they got home, Lily's mom cooked their dinner. She used the salt to make the food taste good. Lily was proud that she helped her mom at the store. She wore her sticker on her shirt and told her dad about the nice man who gave it to her. Her dad hugged her and said, "I'm proud of you, Lily." +One day, a big cat named Tom found a telephone. The telephone was magic. Tom was very happy. He wanted to show his friend, Sam the dog. Tom went to Sam's house and said, "Look, Sam! I found a magic telephone!" + +Sam was excited. "What can it do?" he asked. Tom said, "It can make things shrink. Watch!" Tom pushed a button on the telephone. Suddenly, a big tree became very small. Sam was amazed. "Wow!" he said. + +Tom and Sam played with the magic telephone all day. They made big things small and small things big. They had so much fun. At the end of the day, Tom said, "We should put the telephone back where we found it. We don't want to lose the magic." Sam agreed, and they put the telephone back. They would always remember the day they played with the magic telephone. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big, red balloon. He was so happy. Tim wanted to show his friend, Sam, his new balloon. He ran to Sam's house. Sam had a big, hairy dog named Max. + +"Look, Sam! I found a big, red balloon!" said Tim. Sam looked at the balloon and smiled. "Wow, that's a nice balloon, Tim!" said Sam. Max, the hairy dog, looked at the balloon too. He wanted to play with it. + +Tim and Sam played with the balloon all day. They threw it up in the air and caught it. Max jumped and tried to catch the balloon too. They were having so much fun. + +Then, it was time for Tim to go home. "I have to go now," said Tim. "Can we finish playing with the balloon tomorrow?" Sam nodded. "Yes, let's finish playing tomorrow. I had so much fun with you and the balloon today!" said Sam. + +Tim went home with his big, red balloon. He couldn't wait to finish playing with Sam and Max, the hairy dog, tomorrow. +One day, Tom and his dog, Spot, went to the park. They saw a tie on the ground. "This tie does not belong here," Tom said. Tom picked up the tie and looked around. He saw a man with a sour face. Tom thought the tie might belong to the man. + +Tom walked to the man and asked, "Is this your tie?" The man looked at the tie and said, "Yes, it is. Thank you." Tom gave the tie back to the man. The man put the tie on his neck and walked away. + +Spot saw a big ball and ran to get it. But the ball went into the street. Tom shouted, "Spot, stop!" But Spot did not stop. A big car came fast and hit Spot. Tom was very sad. He cried and cried. The tie did not make the man happy, and Spot was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Remy. Remy loved to bake yummy treats for his friends. One day, he decided to bake a big, light cake for everyone to enjoy. + +Remy lived in a cozy home underground. He had a small kitchen where he would bake all his treats. He put on his apron and started to mix the ingredients for the cake. He used flour, eggs, and sugar to make the batter. Remy was so happy as he poured the batter into a big cake pan. + +He put the cake in the oven and waited for it to bake. The smell of the cake filled his underground home, making his tummy rumble. After a while, the cake was ready. Remy took it out of the oven and let it cool. Then, he invited all his friends to come and enjoy the light cake. Everyone loved it and had a great time eating and playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Amy. Amy loved to play with her toy bricks. One day, she wanted to make a big tower with her bricks. + +Amy started to build the tower. She took one brick, then another, and another. She put them on top of each other. But the tower was not steady. It started to wobble and shake. Amy was worried that her tower would fall. + +Then, her friend Tim came over. He saw Amy's tower and said, "I can help you make it stronger!" Tim took a big brick and fit it at the bottom of the tower. The tower stopped wobbling and shaking. Amy was so happy! + +Amy and Tim took turns adding bricks to the tower. They made it very tall and strong. When they were done, they looked at their tower and smiled. They knew they had made something great together. + +From that day on, Amy and Tim were the best of friends. They played with their toy bricks every day, making new and clever things. And they always made sure their creations fit together just right. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a brother and a sister. The brother's name was Tom and the sister's name was Sue. They loved to play together. One day, they found a big tube in the yard. Tom and Sue were very happy. + +Tom said, "I want to play with the tube." Sue said, "No, I want to play with the tube." They began to quarrel. They both wanted to play with the tube, but they didn't want to share. + +Their mom came outside and saw them quarrel. She said, "Tom and Sue, you need to share the tube. You can both have fun with it." Tom and Sue stopped quarreling and started to think. + +Tom and Sue were tired from quarreling, but they wanted to play. They decided to share the tube. Tom held one end of the tube and Sue held the other end. They played together and had lots of fun. + +From that day on, Tom and Sue learned to share and never quarreled over the tube again. They played happily together and always had fun. +Once upon a time, in a beautiful sky, there was a pilot. The pilot flew a big, colorful plane. He loved to fly high and see the pretty clouds. + +One day, the pilot saw a big bird in the sky. The bird was angry and did not want the plane in its sky. The bird tried to make the pilot go away. The pilot was scared, but he did not want to leave the beautiful sky. + +The pilot had an idea. He flew higher and higher, so the bird could not reach him. The bird was sad and did not want to punish the pilot anymore. They became friends and shared the beautiful sky together. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found a powerful twisty toy. The toy was very special. It could twist and turn in many ways. Lucy loved to play with it all the time. It made her very happy. + +One day, Lucy's friend, Tom, came over to play. Tom saw the twisty toy and wanted to play with it too. "Can I play with the twisty toy?" Tom asked. Lucy thought about it and said, "Yes, but we must share it." + +Tom and Lucy played with the twisty toy together. They twisted it this way and that way. They made it into funny shapes. They laughed and had lots of fun. The twisty toy made them remember happy times. + +As they played, Lucy and Tom made a new memory. They would always remember the fun they had with the powerful twisty toy. It was a special day for both of them. They knew they would be friends forever. +Once upon a time, in a big garden, there was a little bee. The bee liked to fly around and visit all the pretty flowers. One day, the bee met a big, rude bug. The bug said, "You must surrender all your flowers to me!" + +The bee was very sad and asked, "Why do I have to surrender my flowers to you?" The rude bug said, "Because I am bigger and stronger than you, and I want all the flowers for myself!" + +The little bee did not want to give up his flowers, but he was too small to fight the big, rude bug. So, the bee surrendered all his flowers to the bug. The bug took all the flowers and left the garden. The bee was very sad and had no more flowers to visit. The end. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little girl named Lily. She was a patient girl who loved to play with her friends. One sunny day, she went out to find her friends and play games. + +While walking, Lily found a small pebble on the ground. It was shiny and smooth. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. As she walked, she would take it out and shake it in her hand, making a fun sound. + +After a while, Lily met her friends, and they all played together. They took turns shaking the pebble and laughing at the sound it made. They were all very patient, waiting for their turn to play with the pebble. At the end of the day, Lily and her friends went home, happy and tired from their fun day in the forest. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a gray bus. The bus would take people from one place to another. One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to ride the bus. + +Tim went to the bus stop with his mom. He saw the gray bus coming. He was very excited. When the bus stopped, Tim's mom said, "We need to use a ticket to get on the bus." + +Tim's mom gave him a ticket. He held it tight in his hand. When they got on the bus, Tim saw a man in a blue shirt. The man said, "Hello! Can I see your ticket, please?" + +Tim showed the man his ticket. The man smiled and said, "Thank you! You can sit down now." Tim and his mom found a seat near the window. They looked outside and saw trees, houses, and people walking. Tim loved his ride on the gray bus. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a warm festival. Everyone was happy and having fun. They ate good food, played games, and danced to music. + +At the festival, there was a test. The test was to see who could blow the biggest bubble. The children were excited to try it. They took turns blowing bubbles, and the bubbles grew bigger and bigger. + +In the end, a little girl named Mia blew the biggest bubble. Everyone clapped and cheered for her. Mia won a big, soft teddy bear. She hugged it and smiled. The warm festival was a happy day for everyone. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a bright, shiny rock in his yard. He liked the rock very much, so he showed it to his old dog, Max. Max barked and wagged his tail, so Tim knew Max liked the rock too. Tim said, "We should bury the rock and save it for later." + +The next day, Tim and Max went to the park. They saw their friend, Sue. Sue said, "I lost my bright, shiny rock. I am very sad." Tim thought about the rock he and Max buried. He said, "I think I can help you find your rock, Sue." + +Tim and Max took Sue to the yard where they buried the bright rock. They dug it up and showed it to Sue. Sue was very happy to see her rock again. She said, "Thank you, Tim and Max!" Tim and Max were happy to help their friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He lived on a farm with his mom, dad, and big sister, Sue. They had many animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. They also grew corn in a big field. + +One day, Tim and Sue went to the field to pick some corn. They saw a fancy bird with bright colors. The bird said, "Hello, can you help me? I am hungry and I want to eat some corn." Tim and Sue looked at each other and said, "Yes, we can help you." + +They picked some corn and gave it to the bird. The bird was very happy to receive the corn. It ate the corn and said, "Thank you, Tim and Sue. You are very kind." Then, the bird flew away into the sky. + +Tim and Sue went back to their house with the corn they picked. They told their mom and dad about the fancy bird they met. Their mom and dad were proud of them for helping the bird. + +From that day on, Tim and Sue always remembered to be kind and help others, just like they helped the fancy bird. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Mia saw a bright light in the sky. She ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, look at the light! What is it?" Her mom looked up and saw the light too. She realized it was a comet. "Mia, that is a comet. It is a big rock that flies in the sky." + +Mia and her mom watched the comet as it moved across the sky. They talked about how it was important to be healthy and strong, just like the comet. "Mia, if you eat good food and play outside, you will grow up to be healthy and strong too," said her mom. + +Mia listened to her mom and decided to eat healthy food and play outside every day. As she grew older, she became healthy and strong, just like the comet she saw with her mom. And every time she saw a comet in the sky, she remembered the day she learned about being healthy and strong. +Once upon a time, there was a cool cat named Tom. Tom liked to play all day. One day, Tom saw a big red ball. Tom wanted to get the ball, but it was in a yard with a big dog. + +Tom was very brave. He jumped into the yard to get the ball. The big dog saw Tom and started to chase him. Tom was scared and ran very fast. The dog barked very loud. People came to see what was going on. + +The people saw Tom and the dog. They were not happy. They caught Tom and took him away. Tom was put in a small jail for cats. He was very sad. Tom did not get to play with the big red ball. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was very selfish. He did not like to share his toys with his friends. One day, Tom's mom told him, "If you don't share, your friends will not play with you." But Tom did not listen. + +One sunny day, Tom and his friends went to the park. They saw a big ice cream truck. Tom's mom bought ice cream for everyone. Tom got a big ice cream with a cherry on top. His friends wanted some, but Tom said, "No, this is mine!" + +Later, the sun became very hot. Tom's ice cream started to melt. It dripped down his hand and onto his nose. His friends laughed and said, "Look, Tom's nose is spoiled with ice cream!" Tom felt sad and realized his mom was right. He should share with his friends. + +From that day on, Tom learned to share his toys and treats with his friends. He was no longer selfish, and his friends liked to play with him. Tom's mom was very proud of him, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a smart dog named Max. Max loved to play with his favorite toy, a red brick. Max would carry the brick around and show it to all his friends in the park. + +One day, Max met a new friend named Lily. Lily was a little girl who loved to sing. Max showed Lily his red brick and Lily said, "Wow, Max! That's a cool toy!" Max wagged his tail and was very happy. + +Lily had an idea. She said, "Max, let's record my song with your brick!" Max didn't know how to record, but he wanted to help his new friend. Max held the brick up high and Lily sang her song. Max and Lily had so much fun together, and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small green park, there was a little bunny named Hoppy. Hoppy loved to hop all day long. He would hop over rocks, hop over logs, and even hop over his friends. + +One day, Hoppy found a big, smelly sock. He didn't know what it was, but it made him worry. He thought it might be something bad. So, Hoppy decided to ask his friends for help. + +Hoppy hopped to his friend, the wise old owl. The owl looked at the smelly sock and said, "Don't worry, Hoppy. It's just a sock. It can't hurt you." Hoppy felt better, and he hopped away, leaving the smelly sock behind. +Once upon a time, there was a small, round ball named Bouncy. Bouncy loved to play with his friends, Kitty and Doggy. They would play in the big green park every day. One day, Bouncy got lost and could not find his way back to his friends. + +Bouncy rolled and rolled, trying to find his friends. He met a little bird who asked, "Why are you sad, Bouncy?" Bouncy replied, "I lost my friends and I want to return to them." The little bird said, "I can help you find your friends, Bouncy!" + +The little bird flew up high and saw Kitty and Doggy in the park. The bird told Bouncy, "Your friends are in the park! Follow me, and I will take you to them." Bouncy followed the little bird, and soon he could see Kitty and Doggy playing in the park. + +Bouncy rolled as fast as he could towards his friends. When Kitty and Doggy saw Bouncy, they were so happy! They shouted, "Bouncy, you're back! We missed you!" Bouncy was so glad to return to his friends, and they played happily together in the park once again. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia had a red comb that she loved very much. She used it to brush her long hair every day. Mia was a calm and kind girl who liked to help others. + +One day, Mia saw a small bird stuck in a tree. The bird was scared and needed help. Mia wanted to rescue the bird, but she was too short to reach it. She thought hard and had an idea. Mia took her red comb and used it to gently free the bird from the tree. + +The bird was so happy that Mia had saved it. It flew down and gave her a big hug. Mia felt proud that she had helped the bird. From that day on, Mia and the bird became best friends. They played together in the forest every day. + +The moral of the story is that even small things, like a comb, can be used to help others in need. Being calm and kind, like Mia, can make a big difference in someone's life. +Once upon a time in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lily. She had a fragile toy rod that she loved to play with every day. One day, Lily went outside to play with her toy rod. + +Lily saw a big tree and thought it would be fun to try to taste the tree. She walked up to the tree, stuck out her tongue, and licked the tree. "Yuck!" she said. "This tree does not taste good at all!" Lily decided to keep playing with her fragile toy rod instead. + +As she played, Lily saw her friend Timmy walking over. "Hi, Timmy!" she said. "Do you want to play with my fragile toy rod?" Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, Lily! I would love to play with your toy rod!" So, Lily and Timmy played together with the fragile toy rod, having lots of fun and laughing all day long. +One day, Tom and Sue went to the beach. They saw a big wave. Tom wanted to play in the water, but Sue did not. Sue was scared of the big wave. + +Tom said, "Come on, Sue! Let's play in the water!" But Sue disagreed. She said, "No, Tom. I am scared of the big wave. Let's build a sand castle instead." + +So, they built a big sand castle. They had a lot of fun. Then, a deaf dog came. The dog could not hear them, but it was very friendly. The dog played with Tom and Sue all day at the beach. They had a great time, even though they disagreed about the big wave. +Once upon a time, there was a shy cat named Kitty. Kitty liked to wear a big red hat. One day, she went for a walk in the park. + +In the park, Kitty saw a dog named Spot. Spot was not shy. He liked to fight. Spot saw Kitty's big red hat and wanted it. He said, "Give me your hat!" + +Kitty was scared, but she didn't want to fight. She said, "No, this is my hat." Spot got mad and tried to take the hat. Kitty ran away very fast. She went home and told her mom about the fight. + +Kitty's mom said, "You did the right thing. It's not nice to fight." Kitty felt better and knew that she could stand up for herself without fighting. She kept wearing her big red hat and was not shy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cake. One day, her mommy made a big, yummy cake for her. Lily was very happy. + +But Lily was a stubborn girl. She did not want to share her cake with her brother, Timmy. Timmy asked, "Lily, can I have some cake too?" Lily said, "No, this is my cake!" Timmy was sad. + +Mommy saw this and said, "Lily, you need to share the cake with Timmy. If you yield some cake to him, I will make you another cake tomorrow." Lily thought about it and decided to share the cake with Timmy. They both enjoyed the cake together, and mommy was proud of Lily for not being stubborn anymore. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to the park to play. She saw a bald man sitting on a bench near the playground. The man had a big bag next to him. Amy was curious about what was in the bag. + +Amy went to the man and asked, "What's in the bag?" The man smiled and said, "I have a ball to play pass with. Would you like to play with me?" Amy was excited and said, "Yes, I love to play pass!" + +They started to play pass with the ball. The man threw the ball to Amy, and she caught it. Then, Amy threw the ball back to the man. They played for a long time and had lots of fun. At the end of the day, the man gave Amy the ball as a gift. Amy was very happy and thanked the man. From that day on, Amy and the bald man became good friends and played pass together every time they met at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his uncle Jack. Uncle Jack was very competitive, but Tim did not care. They both liked to play games and have fun together. One day, Tim and Uncle Jack decided to play a game of who can stretch their arms the widest. + +"Let's see who can stretch more!" said Uncle Jack. Tim and Uncle Jack started to stretch their arms as wide as they could. They both tried very hard, but Uncle Jack stretched more than Tim. + +"I win!" said Uncle Jack, happy that he won. Tim was sad that he lost, but he did not give up. He wanted to try again the next day. + +The next day, Tim and Uncle Jack played the stretching game again. This time, Tim stretched and stretched, and he won! Uncle Jack was surprised, but he was happy for Tim. They both learned that it is okay to lose sometimes, and that trying again can help you get better. The moral of the story is to never give up and always try your best. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful girl named Amy. Amy had a favorite drawer in her room. In this drawer, she kept all her special things. One day, Amy's mom told her to clean her room. + +"Please clean your room, Amy," said her mom. Amy did not want to clean her room, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. She started putting her toys away and found a surprise in her drawer. + +Inside the drawer, there was a little kitten. The kitten was very cute and was hiding in the drawer. Amy was so happy to see the kitten, and she said, "Hello, little kitten! You can remain in my drawer if you want." + +The kitten meowed and stayed in the drawer. Amy finished cleaning her room and then played with the kitten. They had lots of fun together, and the kitten remained in the drawer as its new home. From that day on, Amy and the kitten were best friends, and they always played together in her clean room. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a clumsy boy named Tim. He loved to play, but he always fell and made a mess. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. He wore his favorite shirt with a big, red car on it. + +At the park, Tim saw a little girl named Sue. Sue was playing with a ball. Tim wanted to play with Sue, so he asked, "Can I play with you?" Sue said, "Yes, let's play together!" They played catch with the ball and had lots of fun. + +While they played, Tim was clumsy and fell in the mud. His shirt got all dirty. Tim was sad and said, "My shirt is dirty now." Sue said, "Don't worry, it will be okay." They decided to end their playtime and go home. Tim's mom washed his shirt, and it became clean again. Tim learned that it's okay to be clumsy sometimes, and he made a new friend in Sue. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a ball that he liked to kick. The ball was very interesting because it had many colors. Tim loved to play with his ball every day, and it was his favorite memory. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his ball. He saw a big tree and thought it would be fun to kick the ball at the tree. He kicked the ball very hard, and it flew up into the tree. Tim was sad because he could not reach the ball. + +A bird saw the ball in the tree and thought it was interesting, too. The bird picked up the ball with its beak and flew away. Tim was very sad because his favorite memory was now gone. He went home and cried, and he never saw his interesting ball again. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a nice bear. The bear liked to play with his friends, the birds and the rabbits. They would run and jump all day long. + +One sunny day, the nice bear felt very tired. He said to his friends, "I want to take a nap now." His friends nodded and went to find a cozy place for the bear to sleep. They found a soft spot under a big tree. + +The nice bear lay down and closed his eyes. He took a long nap. When he woke up, he felt happy and full of energy. The birds and rabbits came back to play with him. They all laughed and played together until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little girl named Lily. She did not like to eat her vegetables. Her mom always told her that vegetables were good for her, but Lily did not care. + +One day, Lily's mom put a pepper on her plate. Lily looked at the pepper and thought it was funny. She picked it up and played with it. Her mom told her that the pepper had value because it was good for her body. Lily did not understand what "value" meant, but she liked the word. + +Lily decided to try the pepper. She took a small bite and found that it was not so bad. She ate the whole pepper and felt proud of herself. From that day on, Lily was not so stubborn about eating her vegetables. She learned to value the good things in life, like peppers and other yummy foods. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went for a walk in the park. It was a sunny day and she saw many harmless bugs. She liked to watch them as they moved around. Lucy saw a big tree and thought it would be fun to play near it. She did not know that there was a surprise waiting for her behind the tree. + +As Lucy walked closer to the tree, she heard a strange sound. She stopped and asked herself a question, "What could be making that noise?" She felt a little scared, but she wanted to find out. So, she slowly peeked behind the tree to see what was there. + +To her surprise, she found a little kitten playing with a ball of yarn. The kitten looked up at Lucy and said, "Hi! I was hiding here to surprise you. Do you want to play with me?" Lucy smiled and said, "Yes, I would love to play with you!" They played together all day, and Lucy learned that sometimes surprises can be very fun. +One day, a little boy named Tim saw a big ice block in his yard. It was a hot day, and the ice began to melt. Tim felt helpless because he wanted to save the ice block. He thought and thought about how to stop the ice from melting. + +Then, Tim had an idea! He ran to get the hose. He turned on the water and sprayed the ice block. The cold water helped to slow down the melting. Tim was very happy with his idea. + +Just then, Tim's friend, Sally, came over. She saw Tim spraying the ice block with the hose. "What are you doing, Tim?" she asked. "I am saving the ice block from melting," Tim said. Sally smiled and said, "Good job, Tim! You are a great helper!" Together, they played with the hose and the ice block, having lots of fun on the hot day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved colorful desserts. One day, she saw a big cake with lots of colorful icing in the kitchen. "Can I have some cake, Mommy?" she asked. "Not now, Lily. We have to leave soon," her mommy said. + +Lily was sad because she really wanted some cake. "But I want cake!" she said. "I know, sweetie, but we have to go. Maybe we can have some cake when we come back," her mommy replied. + +Lily and her mommy left the house and went to the park. They played on the swings and went down the slide. After a while, they went back home. When they got home, Lily saw that the cake was still there. "Yay! We didn't miss dessert!" she said happily. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He needed a haircut, so his mom took him to the barber. Timmy was scared because he didn't like haircuts. But he was happy when they entered the barber shop because it was colorful and had toys. + +The barber was ignorant and didn't listen to Timmy when he said he wanted a little haircut. The barber cut all of Timmy's hair off! Timmy was sad and cried. His mom was angry and they left the barber shop. + +When they got home, Timmy's dad saw his new haircut and laughed. Timmy was embarrassed and didn't want to go to school the next day. He felt sad for a long time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to a big garden with lots of plants. + +Lily saw a flower that she wanted to pick, but her mommy said, "No, we can't pick the flowers. We can only look at them." + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a tree with apples on it. She wanted to shake the tree to make the apples fall, but her daddy said, "No, we can't shake the tree. The apples will fall when they are ready." + +Lily was still adventurous, so she went to explore the garden. She found a little caterpillar on a leaf and said, "Hello, little caterpillar! Do you want to come on an adventure with me?" The caterpillar shook its head, but Lily didn't mind. She was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her family. One day, while playing in the sand, she found a big ice cream cone. + +"Wow! Look at this ice cream!" said Lily. + +Her mom replied, "That's not ice cream, it's just a shell that looks like ice cream." + +But Lily was persistent. She wanted it to be ice cream so badly that she kept holding it in her hand. + +As the sun got hotter, the shell started to melt in Lily's hand. She was sad that her "ice cream" was gone, but her mom reminded her that they could always get real ice cream later. + +From that day on, Lily always checked her shells to make sure they weren't going to melt in her hand. And when they did, she knew it was time to go get some real ice cream at the beach stand. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy saw a big statue in the park. The statue was rough and made of stone. + +Timmy asked his friend, "What is that big statue?" + +His friend replied, "I don't know, let's go ask the lady over there." + +The lady explained that the statue was of a famous person who did great things a long time ago. Timmy was amazed and wanted to learn more. + +But then, a mean dog came and started to chase Timmy and his friends. They ran and ran, but the dog caught up to Timmy and bit him. Timmy had to go to the hospital and get a shot. + +Timmy never forgot about the statue, but he was scared to go back to the park. He didn't want to see the mean dog again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bunny named Benny. Benny liked to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Benny's friend Timmy started to tease him. Timmy said mean things and made Benny feel sad. + +Benny didn't know what to do, so he went to his mommy for help. His mommy told him that sometimes people tease because they are feeling sad themselves. She also told him to ignore the teasing and be kind to others. + +Later that day, Benny and Timmy were playing with a toy car. Timmy accidentally dropped the car and the battery fell out. Benny felt guilty because he had teased Timmy earlier. He decided to help Timmy put the battery back in the car. Timmy was happy and they became good friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a small bird with a broken wing. She was very careful as she picked it up and brought it home. + +Lily knew that she had to take care of the bird if she wanted it to get better. She worked hard to make a cozy nest for it and fed it every day. The bird slowly started to get better, and Lily was very happy. + +One day, the bird was strong enough to fly again. Lily knew that it was time to let it go, even though she would miss it. She accepted that the bird needed to be free and gently let it go. As the bird flew away, Lily felt proud of the work she had done to help it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch cartoons on TV. One day, she saw a big cable on the floor and she tripped over it. She got a little hurt, but she was okay. + +Lily's mom came in and saw the cable on the floor. She told Lily that she needed to clean up her toys and put away the cable so nobody would trip again. Lily listened to her mom and started to clean up her toys. She picked up her dolls, her blocks, and her teddy bear. Then, she saw the cable and remembered what her mom said. She picked it up and put it away. + +After Lily finished cleaning, she decided to play with her bow and arrows. She pretended to be a brave warrior and shot arrows at imaginary monsters. She was having so much fun! When her mom came back in the room, she saw that Lily had cleaned up and put away the cable. She was very proud of her little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small house with his mommy and daddy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. + +One day, Timmy decided to make a mountain out of dirt in his backyard. He worked hard all day, piling up dirt until it was as high as he was. Timmy was so proud of his mountain, he climbed to the top and sat down. It was very comfortable up there. + +But then, a big storm came and it rained and rained. The dirt on Timmy's mountain got very wet and started to slide. Timmy tried to climb down, but he slipped and fell. He hurt his leg and had to go to the hospital. Timmy learned that sometimes things we make can be dangerous and cause us harm. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor. He loved to use his big boat to sail across the sea. One day, he got very hungry and wanted something tasty to eat. He looked in his bag, but he didn't have any food left. + +He decided to stop at an island to find some food. He used his boat to get to the island and found some yummy fruits. They were so tasty! He ate all of the fruits and felt very happy. + +After he finished eating, he used his boat to sail back home. He was a very good sailor and knew how to sail his boat very well. He loved being on the sea and finding tasty food to eat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a shy angel named Lily. She had big, white wings and a halo on her head. She lived in a big, blue sky with many other angels. + +One day, Lily was flying around when she saw a little bird who had fallen from its nest. The bird was scared and alone. Lily wanted to help the bird, but she was too shy to ask the other angels for help. + +Lily tried to remember what she had learned in angel school about helping others. She decided to try and help the bird all by herself. She gently picked up the bird and flew it back to its nest. + +The other angels saw what Lily had done and were very proud of her. They realized that sometimes even the shyest angel can do great things. And from that day on, Lily was no longer shy. She felt brave and happy knowing she had helped the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old, so we call her "elderly". One day, she wanted to drink some water, but her cup had a leak. This means that the water was coming out of the cup. She didn't want to waste the water, so she put the cup under a big bowl. The bowl caught the water and the old lady was happy. She drank the water and felt better. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lady who wanted to test her new car. She was very excited to drive it around town. She asked her friend, "Do you want to come with me for a ride?" Her friend said, "Yes, I would love to come with you!" + +As they were driving, the lady got distracted and crashed into a tree. Her friend was okay, but the lady was embarrassed because she did not know how to drive well. She said, "I am sorry, I did not mean to crash the car." + +The car was badly damaged and could not be fixed. The lady had to pay a lot of money to buy a new car. She learned that it is important to test things before using them and to be careful when driving. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and get dirty. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to come inside and get ready for a party. Timmy didn't want to go to the party because he was having too much fun playing in the dirt. + +Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, you need to come inside and get ready for the party. You can't go looking all dirty and messy." + +Timmy said, "But I don't want to go to the party. I want to play in the dirt." + +His mom replied, "Well, if you don't go to the party, you'll feel guilty later. Now come inside and let me polish your shoes and tie your bowtie." + +Timmy reluctantly went inside and let his mom polish his shoes and tie his bowtie. When he looked in the mirror, he saw how nice he looked and felt proud of himself. He went to the party and had a great time, but he couldn't wait to go back outside and play in the dirt again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her it was time to go home and get dressed for a party. Lily was so excited because she loved to dress up in pretty clothes. + +Lily's mom helped her put on a brilliant pink sweater that she loved. It was so cozy and warm. Lily felt happy and cozy in her sweater. She couldn't wait to show it off at the party. + +When they got to the party, Lily saw all her friends and they were all dressed up too. They played games and ate yummy treats. Lily felt so happy and loved her brilliant pink sweater even more. She knew it was the best sweater ever! +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny. The bunny had a soft fur coat that he liked to brush with his paws. One day, the bunny went on a walk in the forest. As he was hopping along, he saw a big tree. Suddenly, a squirrel appeared from behind the tree. The bunny was scared at first, but then he realized the squirrel was friendly. They became friends and played together all day. When it was time to go home, the bunny felt happy that he made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with plastic toys. One day, she was playing with her plastic dolls when her friend Jack came over to play. + +Jack looked at Lily's dolls and said, "Those dolls are boring. I don't like playing with them." + +Lily felt sad and said, "But I value my dolls. They are my favorite toys." + +Jack thought for a moment and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. Let's play with something else." + +Lily smiled and they played with some other toys together. From that day on, Jack learned to respect Lily's toys even if he found them boring. +Once upon a time, a playful dog named Max went for a walk in the park. Max saw a little girl trying to cross the street. Max barked and ran towards the girl. "Don't cross yet, it's not safe!" Max said. The little girl thanked Max for teaching her to look both ways before crossing the street. Max wagged his tail happily and they became friends. They played together in the park, chasing a ball and rolling in the grass. Max was happy to have a new friend and the little girl was happy to have a playful dog to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The little bird was very busy. He had to find food for his babies. He flew up high in the sky and saw a big tree. The little bird flew to the tree and found some yummy seeds. + +After he ate some seeds, he saw his friend, a big bird. The big bird said, "I need your help. Can you send a message to my friend who lives in the land far away?" The little bird said, "Yes, I can help you." + +The little bird flew to the land far away and found the big bird's friend. He gave the message and then flew back home. The little bird was tired but happy that he helped his friend. He landed on his nest and saw his babies waiting for him. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In the jungle, there was a zebra. The zebra was very happy. One day, the zebra saw a group of animals playing. The zebra wanted to join them. The animals saw the zebra and said, "Come and play with us!" The zebra was very happy to join them. Together, they played and had fun. The zebra felt mighty and strong with its new friends. From that day on, the zebra always played with the other animals and felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and play with her toys. One day, she saw a big swan swimming in the pond. + +"Wow, look at that big bird!" she exclaimed. + +"Yes, that's a swan," said her mom. + +"I want to go see it up close," said Lily. + +So, they walked over to the pond and watched the swan swim. Lily took out her crayons and started to mark on a piece of paper. + +"I'm drawing the swan," she said. + +"That's great, Lily. You're a very good artist," said her mom. + +Lily smiled and continued to draw the beautiful swan. They stayed at the park for a while longer, enjoying the sunshine and the company of the swan. It was a fun day for Lily and her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. They didn't have much money, so they had to be very careful with what they spent. + +One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she started to imagine a big castle made of steel. She thought it would be so cool to live in a castle like that! But she knew it was just a dream because her family didn't have enough money to buy a castle. + +Even though they were poor, Lily loved her family very much. They always found ways to have fun together, like playing games or going for walks in the park. And that's all that really mattered to her - being with the people she loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her grandma was coming to visit her. Lily loved her grandma very much. + +One day, Lily and her grandma went outside to play in the snow. Lily was having so much fun, but her grandma was feeling nervous. She didn't want to slip and fall on the slippery snow. + +"Grandma, don't be nervous!" Lily said. "I'll hold your hand and we can walk together." + +Her grandma smiled and felt much better. They had a great time playing in the snow together. After their fun in the snow, they went back inside to drink hot cocoa and snuggle up by the fire. It was the perfect visit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy took her on a tour to the zoo. They saw many animals, like lions and monkeys. Lily liked the monkeys the most because they were silly and made her laugh. + +Suddenly, Lily's mommy said, "Surprise! We're going on a rough ride!" Lily was scared at first, but then she saw that they were on a bumpy road. She laughed and said, "This is so much fun!" + +After the ride, they went to get some ice cream. Lily's mommy asked her, "Did you have fun on the tour and the rough ride?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, mommy. It was the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together every day. One day, Timmy accidentally broke Tommy's toy car. Tommy got very angry and yelled at Timmy, "Why did you break my toy car?!" + +Timmy felt very sad and said, "I'm sorry, Tommy. I didn't mean to break it. How can I make it up to you?" + +Tommy thought for a moment and said, "Well, we can unite and fix it with tape. But you have to promise to be more careful next time." + +Timmy agreed and they worked together to fix the toy car with tape. It was a little loud, but they were happy to have made up and continue playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wake up early in the morning and play with her toys. One day, she decided to build a tower with her blocks. She stacked them up, but the tower fell down and made a loud noise. + +Lily was sad because the result was not what she wanted. She tried again and again, but the tower always fell down. Her mommy came in and saw her sad face. She said, "It's not fair that the tower keeps falling down. Let me help you." + +Together, they built a tower that was tall and strong. Lily was so happy and proud of her tower. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for helping me. Now we can play together!" And they played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly man who went to church every Sunday. He loved to sing and dance with his friends. One day, he noticed a little girl sitting alone in the back of the church. She looked sad and lonely. The jolly man went over to her and asked if she wanted to sing with him. The little girl smiled and nodded her head. They sang and danced together, and the jolly man made sure she felt happy and loved. From that day on, the little girl always sat with the jolly man in church. They became the best of friends and sang together every week. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a duck and a chicken. They both loved to play with their hoop. The hoop was different from other hoops because it was made of colorful ribbons. + +One day, the duck and chicken wanted to play with the hoop at the same time. They both tried to grab it, but neither of them wanted to let go. They started to argue and quack and cluck loudly. + +Finally, the duck had an idea. He suggested they take turns laying the hoop on the ground and rolling it to each other. The chicken agreed, and they played happily together all day. They both realized that sharing and taking turns was much more fun than fighting over the hoop. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander around her backyard and explore. One day, as she was wandering, she heard a loud noise. It was thunder! She was scared and ran inside to her mommy. + +"Mommy, what is that interesting sound?" Lily asked. + +"That's thunder, sweetie. It's just the sound of the sky talking to us," her mommy replied. + +Lily was fascinated by the thunder and wanted to know more. "Can we go outside and listen to the thunder some more?" she asked. + +"Of course, let's go outside and see if we can hear it again," her mommy said. + +So, they went outside and sat on the porch, listening to the thunder. Lily thought it was the most interesting thing she had ever heard. From that day on, she loved to wander outside during thunderstorms and listen to the sky talk. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going to her first day of school. Lily was nervous because she didn't know anyone in her classroom. + +When she arrived at school, her teacher Mrs. Smith greeted her warmly. Lily felt a little better. Mrs. Smith explained that they were going to play games and sing songs in class. + +During recess, Lily met a new friend named Sarah. They played together and had so much fun. When it was time to go home, Lily was happy and excited to come back to school the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot had a very ugly heel that hurt him a lot. One day, Spot's owner took him to the vet. The vet said that he needed to take some medicine to make his heel feel better. + +Spot's owner went to the store to take some medicine for Spot. When they got home, Spot was very happy. He took the medicine and soon his heel was no longer hurting. Spot's owner was very happy too. + +From that day on, Spot was no longer sad. He could run and play without any pain. He was very grateful to his owner for taking such good care of him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. They saw a big red balloon rise up into the sky. Lily said, "Wow, look at it go!" + +As they walked around the park, Lily saw a naughty little dog. The dog was digging in the dirt and making a mess. Lily's mommy said, "That dog is being naughty. We should stay away." + +Later, Lily and her mommy went to the apple orchard to pick some apples. They found a big tree with lots of juicy apples. Lily said, "I want to pick the red one!" So, her mommy helped her pick the biggest, reddest apple they could find. It was delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a fast car. The car was red and shiny. It could go very fast. The car liked to drive fast and show off its speed. One day, the car was driving on a road. It was going very fast. The car did not look where it was going. Suddenly, the car crashed into a tree. The car was not ready for the tree. The car was broken and could not drive anymore. The car was sad because it was not fast anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with chalk on the sidewalk outside her house. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play. + +"Hi Lily, what are you doing?" asked Timmy. + +"I'm drawing a picture with my chalk. Do you want to draw with me?" replied Lily. + +"Yes please!" said Timmy excitedly. + +Together, they drew a big rainbow with lots of colors. Lily was very creative and added some clouds and a sun to their picture. Timmy was impressed and said, "Wow Lily, you are so creative!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Timmy. Drawing with chalk is so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the birds outside her window every morning. One day, she asked her mommy when the fair was coming to town. + +Her mommy pulled out the calendar and showed Lily the date of the fair. "It's in two weeks, sweetie," her mommy said. + +Lily was so excited! "Can we go to the fair, mommy?" she asked. + +"Of course, we can go," her mommy replied. + +Lily couldn't wait to go to the fair and watch all the fun rides and games. She was counting down the days on the calendar until it was time to go. Finally, the day arrived and Lily and her mommy went to the fair. They had so much fun together and it was a day they would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest near her house. One day, she met a big, brown bear. + +"Hello, bear! You are very big and powerful," said Lily. + +The bear smiled and said, "Thank you, little girl. But please be careful. I am a wild animal and I can hurt you if you don't mind me." + +Lily nodded and promised to be careful. She played with the bear for a while, but then it was time to go home. As she walked away, the bear called out, "Remember to always mind me, little girl. I don't want to hurt you." + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful around the bear. She knew that even though he was powerful, he was also kind and just wanted to be her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat grapes. One day, she was walking in the park with her mommy when she slipped on a banana peel. She was frightened and cried out for her mommy. But her mommy was there to help her and picked her up. Lily was okay and they continued their walk, eating grapes and having fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little penguin named Pete. Pete loved to slide on the icy snow. One day, Pete's friends asked him to race with them. Pete was so excited and he zoomed to the starting line. + +The race began and Pete raced as fast as he could. He zoomed past his friends and was in the lead. Suddenly, Pete slipped on some ice and fell down. But he didn't give up. He got back up and raced even faster. + +Pete's friends were amazed at how fast he could go. They cheered him on as he zoomed past the finish line. Pete won the race and felt so happy. He realized that even though he fell down, he got back up and kept racing. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max loved to explore and play. One day, Max found himself in a big maze. He didn't know how to get out of the maze. Max felt scared and alone. + +Suddenly, Max saw a big piece of cheese. He ran towards the cheese without thinking. Max was so careless that he didn't notice the big cat behind him. The cat wanted to bite Max and eat him. + +Max was in trouble. He had to think quickly. He remembered the maze and how he had to find his way out. Max ran as fast as he could and found the way out of the maze. Max was happy to be safe and sound. He learned to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird liked to sing and fly around all day. One day, the bird saw a big, scary cat. The bird tried to fly away, but the cat was too fast. The cat wanted to eat the bird. + +But then, the bird saw a kind person. The person said "welcome" and gave the bird some seeds to eat. The bird was happy and ate the seeds. The bird felt safe with the kind person. + +The cat saw the bird with the person and tried to catch the bird again. But the person told the cat to "ignore" the bird and go away. The cat listened and left the bird alone. The bird was grateful to the kind person and sang a happy song. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures with her mommy. One day, they went to the park to paint. Lily saw a bird with an ugly feather. She said, "Mommy, that bird is ugly." Her mommy said, "Lily, we don't say that. Every bird is beautiful in its own way." + +As Lily painted, she saw a butterfly. She whispered to her mommy, "Look, a butterfly!" Her mommy whispered back, "Shh, you might scare it away." Lily smiled and kept painting. + +After they finished painting, they went to show Lily's daddy. He said, "Wow, that's beautiful! You're such a great artist, Lily." Lily felt happy and proud of her painting. She whispered to her mommy, "I love painting with you." Her mommy whispered back, "I love painting with you too, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved waffles and would eat them every morning for breakfast. One day, Tim's mom made him a waffle but it was burnt. Tim was sad because he wanted a yummy waffle. + +Then, Tim's dad came home and saw the burnt waffle. He felt lucky because he knew how to fix it. He took a bottle and sprayed some water on the waffle. The waffle became soft and tasty again. Tim was happy and he thanked his dad for fixing his waffle. + +From that day on, Tim's dad would always spray water on Tim's waffles to make them soft again. Tim felt lucky to have such a smart dad who could fix his waffles. And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely earth. It had many trees, flowers, and animals. One day, a bunny was hopping around when it saw a butterfly. The bunny wanted to play with the butterfly, so it sprang up into the air. The butterfly fluttered its wings and flew around the bunny. They played together for a while and had lots of fun. After a while, the bunny went back to its home in the earth. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play games with his friends. One day, they decided to have a race to see who could run the fastest. Timmy was very competitive and wanted to win. + +As they were running, Timmy's friend Billy accidentally kicked a bag on the ground. Timmy tripped and fell, hurting his knee. He was very upset and started to cry. + +Billy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. Are you okay?" + +Timmy replied, "No, my knee hurts. I can't run anymore." + +Billy had an idea. He said, "Let's play a different game. We can freeze and see who can stay still the longest." + +Timmy liked the idea and they played the new game. They had so much fun that they forgot about the race and Timmy's hurt knee. They both won because they had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and scatter them all around her room. One day, her mom came in and saw the mess. "Lily, you need to clean up your toys before you go to bed," her mom said. + +Lily replied, "But mom, I'm tired. I don't want to clean up." + +Her mom said, "I know you're tired, but it's important to be responsible and not be careless with your things. Plus, tomorrow is your big exam at school, and you need to get a good night's sleep." + +Lily sighed and started to pick up her toys. As she cleaned, she thought about her exam and how important it was to do well. She didn't want to be careless and fail. So, she worked hard and studied all night. The next day, she aced her exam and was very proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat radishes, but her brother Jack thought they were too smelly. + +One day, Lily brought a big radish to the dinner table. Jack wrinkled his nose and said, "Ew, that's so smelly! I don't want to eat it." + +Lily tried to convince Jack to try a bite, but he resisted. "No way, it's too stinky!" he said. + +Their mom suggested they play a game to see who could eat the most radishes. Jack agreed to play, and to Lily's surprise, he ended up eating more radishes than her! From that day on, Jack didn't think radishes were so smelly anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play. There, she met a new friend named Timmy. They played together for a while and had lots of fun. + +After a while, Timmy said, "I have to go home now. Do you want to come with me and play with my toys?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I don't know. My mommy told me to be careful and not go with strangers. I don't understand if you are a stranger or not." + +Timmy smiled and said, "I'm not a stranger. We just met today, but we are friends now. You can trust me. Don't judge me by my new face." + +Lily thought about what Timmy said and decided to go with him. They had a great time playing with Timmy's new toys and became best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a happy swan named Sunny. Sunny loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, Sunny wanted to eat some bread, so he went to the nearby bakery to order some. The baker was very cheerful and gave Sunny a big loaf of bread. + +Sunny was so happy with his bread that he started dancing and singing in the pond. His friends saw him and asked where he got the bread. Sunny told them about the bakery and how he ordered the bread. His friends were so impressed that they all wanted to go to the bakery and order some bread too. + +So, they all went to the bakery and ordered some bread from the cheerful baker. They all had a great time and went back to the pond with their bread. Sunny was the happiest swan of them all because he got to share his bread with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a fox. The fox was very cool. He had a shiny coat and a bushy tail. One day, the fox met a little girl. The girl said hello to the fox, and the fox replied with a friendly bark. The girl thought the fox was very cool, so she decided to play with him. They ran and played together all day long. At the end of the day, the girl said goodbye to the fox and the fox replied with a wag of his tail. From that day on, the girl and the fox were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to go to the park. Lily's mom told her to make sure she always sits on the seat and stays safe. + +When they got to the park, Lily and her friends ran to the swings. Lily's friend, Timmy, wanted to swing really high. Lily was scared, but she didn't want to embarrass herself in front of her friends, so she tried to swing high too. + +Suddenly, Lily fell off the swing and hurt her bottom. She was embarrassed and didn't want her friends to see her cry. But her mom came over and made sure she was safe. "It's okay," her mom said, "Sometimes we fall down, but we always get back up." Lily felt better and was happy to play with her friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with puzzles. Timmy had a big puzzle with lots of pieces that he wanted to finish. But he was anxious because he didn't know how to put it together. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. His friend was good at puzzles and he helped Timmy put it together. Timmy was happy and he said, "Thank you for helping me! I accept your help." + +Now, Timmy and his friend play with puzzles all the time. They have so much fun! Timmy is not anxious anymore because he knows that his friend will always help him. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went for a walk in the forest. He saw a fox running around, looking for food. "Hello Mr. Fox, what are you doing?" Timmy asked. "I am looking for something to eat," replied the fox. + +Suddenly, Timmy slipped on a banana peel and fell down. "Ouch!" he cried. The fox ran over to Timmy and asked, "Are you okay?" Timmy said, "Yes, I'm okay. Thank you for asking." + +Then, Timmy saw an open door in the distance. "What's behind that door?" he asked the fox. "I don't know," said the fox. "Let's go and find out!" So, they walked towards the open door, excited to see what was inside. +Once upon a time, there was a big tower. It was so tall that it reached the sky. A little bird lived at the top of the tower. He was very proud of his home and loved to sing all day. + +One day, a mischievous cat came by the tower. He wanted to catch the little bird. The bird was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he had an idea. He would jump off the tower and fly away. + +But the little bird had never jumped before. He didn't know how to do it. So, he closed his eyes and took a big leap. Sadly, he fell to the ground and hurt himself. The cat caught him and took him away. The tower was never the same without the little bird's beautiful songs. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny. She loved to hop around and play with her friends. One day, her mom asked her if she wanted some carrots for dinner. The bunny refused and said she wanted something else. + +Later that day, the bunny and her friends were playing in a field when they smelled something strange. It was gas! The bunny knew it was dangerous, so she told her friends to run away and stay safe. + +When the bunny got home, her mom asked her why she refused the carrots. The bunny explained that she wanted something different for dinner. Her mom understood and made her something else to eat. The bunny was happy and proud of herself for staying safe and making a good decision. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat olives. She would eat them every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One day, her friend Sarah came over and saw Lily eating olives. Sarah was jealous because she didn't have any olives. + +Lily told Sarah that she could have some of her olives, but Sarah was still jealous. So, Lily decided to pray for Sarah to not be jealous anymore. After they finished praying, Sarah felt much better and they both ate olives together. + +From that day on, Sarah and Lily would always share their olives and pray together. They knew that praying was a good way to help each other feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly around and explore the world. One day, Tweetie saw a big tree with lots of branches. Tweetie wanted to climb the tree and see what was at the top. + +Tweetie started to climb the tree, but soon found that some of the branches were too high to reach. Tweetie was about to give up when he saw a brick lying on the ground. Tweetie had an idea. He picked up the brick and used it to climb higher up the tree. + +Finally, Tweetie reached the top of the tree and found a beautiful nest. But as he was about to settle in, he realized that the nest was already occupied by another bird. Tweetie felt sad, but he remembered something his mother had told him: "Always be kind to others, even if they are different from you." + +So, Tweetie flew away and found another tree to make his own nest. And even though it wasn't as original as the first nest he found, Tweetie was happy knowing that he had done the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to eat nuts. One day, Sammy found a big, yummy nut. He was so excited that he didn't look where he was going and fell down from the tree. + +Sammy hurt his leg and couldn't walk. He felt sad and scared. Then, he saw his friend, Timmy, who was passing by. "Timmy, can you call for help?" Sammy asked. + +Timmy ran as fast as he could to call the other animals. They all came to help Sammy. They brought him some nuts to eat and took him to the doctor. Sammy was grateful for his friends' help and promised to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily wanted to go on an adventure. She asked her mommy if she could go outside and explore. + +Her mommy said, "Yes, you can go outside, but be careful and stay in the yard." + +Lily went outside and saw the sun rising in the east. She thought it looked so good. She saw a bird and said, "Hello bird, can you speak?" The bird chirped back, "Tweet tweet!" + +Lily was happy to have a new friend to speak with. She played in the yard and had a good time. When it was time to come inside, she told her mommy all about her adventure and the bird that could speak. Her mommy was happy that Lily had a good time outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with chalk on the sidewalk outside her house. One day, Lily's mom told her they had to go to the store. Lily was sad because she wanted to keep drawing with her chalk. + +At the store, Lily saw her friend Max. Max was very funny and always made Lily laugh. He showed her a toy car and they played together. Suddenly, Lily's mom said they had to go home. + +When they got back, Lily saw that her dad had bought her a big box of colorful chalk. She was so happy! Drawing with chalk was very important to Lily, and now she had lots of it to use. She drew a big picture of herself and Max playing with the toy car, and they both laughed and had a great time. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. It was a hot day and the sun was shining. Lily saw a lady sitting on a bench and wanted to say hello. + +"Hi, lady!" said Lily. + +"Hello, little one," replied the lady. "Would you like to enter the fountain and cool off?" + +Lily's eyes widened with excitement. She had never been in a fountain before! "Yes, please!" she exclaimed. + +The lady smiled and helped Lily enter the fountain. They splashed and played together, laughing and having fun. Lily was grateful for the lady's kindness and they became fast friends. From that day on, they would often meet at the park and play in the fountain together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a yellow diary with a lock on it. She loved to write in it every day. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. + +While they were playing, Lily saw a butterfly. She wanted to catch it, so she held out her hand. But the butterfly flew away. Lily was sad. + +Her friend, Sarah, saw that Lily was sad. She asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" Lily replied, "I wanted to hold the butterfly, but it flew away." Sarah said, "Don't worry, maybe you can catch it tomorrow." + +The next day, Lily went back to the park. She saw the butterfly again. This time, she was ready. She held out her hand and the butterfly landed on it. Lily was so happy! She ran home to write about it in her yellow diary. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky was very curious and loved to explore. One day, Ducky saw a yellow tap and wanted to try turning it. Ducky waddled over to the tap and tried to turn it with his beak, but it was too hard. + +Ducky decided to ask his friend, Bunny, for help. Bunny was happy to help and hopped over to the tap. Bunny tried to turn the tap with his paw, but it was still too hard. They both thought and thought about how to turn the tap. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and looked up to see a big bird flying overhead. The bird swooped down and turned the tap with its strong beak. Ducky and Bunny were amazed! They thanked the bird and continued on their adventure, happy to have learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to chew gum all day long. One day, she found a perfect piece of gum on the ground. It was big and pink and smelled so good. She put it in her mouth and started to chew. + +Suddenly, her little brother came running up to her. He wanted some gum too. Lily didn't want to share her perfect gum, so she pushed him away. Her brother started to cry and Lily felt bad. She decided to give him a little piece of her perfect gum. + +They both chewed their gum happily, blowing big bubbles and giggling. Lily realized that sharing was more fun than keeping things all to herself. From that day on, they always shared their gum and had lots of fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write on her paper. One day, she went to a club with her friends. The club was very fun, but they made a messy room. + +Lily's mom picked her up and saw the messy room. She said, "Lily, did you make this mess?" + +Lily said, "Yes, mommy. I'm sorry." + +Her mom said, "It's okay to have fun, but we need to clean up our messes. Let's write down a plan to clean up the room together." + +Lily and her friends wrote down a plan and cleaned up the room. They learned that it's important to have fun, but also important to take responsibility for our messes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to snuggle up in her soft blanket when it was time for bed. But one night, Lily couldn't get comfortable. Her blanket was scratchy and uncomfortable against her skin. She tossed and turned, but nothing helped. + +Lily's mommy came in to check on her and saw that she was upset. "What's wrong, sweetie?" she asked. Lily explained that her blanket was making her uncomfortable. Mommy suggested they try a different blanket that was softer. + +Lily picked out a new blanket from her closet and snuggled up with it. "This one feels much better," she said with a smile. "I want to stay snuggled up with it all night!" And so, Lily fell asleep comfortably with her new blanket, happy and cozy. +Once upon a time, there was a little prince. He loved to eat yummy food. One day, he went to the kitchen and asked the cook, "What yummy food can you do for me today?" + +The cook replied, "I can make you a delicious cake, but I need some eggs and milk. Can you go to the farm and get them for me?" + +The little prince went to the farm, but he saw that the farmer was having trouble with his tractor. The prince asked, "What can I do to help you?" + +The farmer replied, "Can you help me fix my tractor? If we don't fix it soon, we won't have enough food for everyone." + +The little prince helped the farmer and they fixed the tractor together. Then, he went back to the kitchen with the eggs and milk. The cook was so happy that the little prince helped the farmer and she made him the most delicious cake ever. + +The moral of the story is that helping others can make you happy and bring joy to others. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who loved to sing. She sang all day long and the birds would come to listen. One day, she was sewing a shirt when she accidentally dropped the needle on the floor. She looked and looked but couldn't find it anywhere. + +Just then, a little mouse came along and saw the needle. He knew it was dangerous and could hurt someone, so he picked it up with his tiny paws and brought it to the old lady. She was so happy and grateful that she sang a beautiful song just for the little mouse. + +From that day on, the old lady always made sure to be careful with her needles and sang even more songs to thank the little mouse. And the mouse would often come to listen and dance along to the music. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the garden with her mommy. One day, they planted a tiny seed in the ground. Lily watered it every day and soon it began to grow. It grew bigger and bigger until it was a beautiful flower. + +Lily was so happy that she made a bracelet out of the flower petals. It was hard work, but she was proud of her creation. She wore the bracelet every day and showed it to all her friends. + +As the days went by, the flower continued to grow and bloom. Lily watched it every day and loved to see how it changed. She knew that with love and care, anything could grow big and strong. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Timmy. Timmy was very excited to go to the park and play on the swing. When he got there, he saw some other kids playing on the swing too. But one of the kids was being mean and calling the others stupid. + +Timmy didn't like that. He knew it wasn't nice to call people names. So he walked over to the mean kid and said, "Hey, that's not nice. You shouldn't call people stupid." + +The mean kid felt bad and said sorry. Timmy forgave him and they all played on the swing together. Timmy learned that it's important to stand up for what's right and to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees in her backyard. One day, she climbed up so high that she could see the whole town! She felt like a bird up in the sky. + +Suddenly, her mom called out, "Lily, it's time to come inside! You've been outside for a whole minute!" Lily quickly climbed down from the tree and ran inside. + +Later that day, Lily's wealthy aunt came to visit. She brought lots of toys and treats for Lily to play with. Lily was so happy and grateful for her aunt's gifts. She hugged her tightly and said, "Thank you so much, Auntie! You're the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy food, especially tasty fruits like strawberries and bananas. One day, her mom made her some delicious smoothies with those fruits, but Lily didn't want to drink them. + +Her mom asked her why she didn't want to drink the smoothies, and Lily said she didn't like the taste. They discussed what they could do to make the smoothies taste better. Lily's mom suggested adding some honey, but Lily didn't like that idea either. + +Then, Lily's mom had an idea. She said they could do some yoga together before drinking the smoothies. Lily didn't know what yoga was, but her mom showed her some simple poses. They did some stretching and breathing exercises, and then they drank the smoothies. + +To Lily's surprise, the smoothies tasted much better after doing yoga. She was happy and thanked her mom for the great idea. From then on, they did yoga before drinking their smoothies every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pink belt everywhere she went. One day, she was playing outside and her belt fell off. She didn't know what to do, so she started to cry. + +Suddenly, her big brother Jack came over and asked, "Why are you crying, Lily?" + +"My belt fell off and I can't put it back on," she said. + +"Don't worry, I can help you," Jack said. He picked up the belt and shook it a little bit to straighten it out. Then, he helped Lily put the belt back on. + +"Thank you, Jack. You're so helpful," Lily said with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who had a gift for his friend. He wanted to surprise his friend, so he hid the gift in a secret place. But then, he forgot where he hid it! He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find it. + +The bald man felt sad because he wanted to give his friend the gift. He looked and looked, but it was nowhere to be found. He asked his friends for help, but they didn't know where he hid it either. + +Finally, the day came when he was supposed to give the gift to his friend. He had to tell his friend that he lost the gift. His friend was disappointed and the bald man felt terrible. From then on, he always made sure to remember where he hid his gifts. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and go on adventures. One day, he decided to go to the river to see if he could find any fish. He packed his backpack with his favorite toys and a sandwich his mom made for him. + +When he got to the river, he saw an ordinary raft floating by. A man on the raft offered to take Timmy for a ride. Timmy was so excited and jumped on the raft. They went down the river and saw many fish swimming in the water. Timmy was having so much fun. + +Suddenly, the raft hit a rock and Timmy fell into the river. The man tried to save him, but the current was too strong. Timmy was swept away and never seen again. The man was very sad and wished he never offered to take Timmy on the raft. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, especially in the shade of the big tree in his backyard. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her clean up the yard. Timmy was happy to help, so he grabbed a big sack and started filling it with leaves and sticks. + +As Timmy was picking up the sticks, he noticed that some of them were rough and scratchy. He didn't want to hurt his hands, so he put on some gloves. Timmy worked hard and filled up the sack with lots of leaves and sticks. When he was done, he felt proud of himself for helping his mom. + +As a reward for his hard work, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play. They found a nice shady spot under a big tree and Timmy played on the swings and slides. He was happy and tired from a fun day of playing and helping his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved playing in his backyard, but one day he saw a dragon. The dragon was big and green and scary. Tim was afraid, but he wanted to be brave. He decided to lift a stick and chase the dragon away. It was difficult, but Tim was determined. He ran towards the dragon and waved the stick. The dragon was surprised and flew away. Tim felt proud of himself and he knew he was brave. From that day on, he was not afraid of anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, Lily saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. She climbed and climbed until she reached the top. From up there, she saw a garden with lots of herbs. They smelled so good! + +Lily climbed down from the tree and went to the garden. She saw a new herb that she had never seen before. It was green and had a strong smell. She picked some and showed it to her mom. Her mom told her it was called basil and they could use it to make yummy food. + +Lily was so happy to have found something new and special. She climbed back up the tree and looked out at the world. She knew that there were so many new things to discover and she couldn't wait to find them all. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his scooter all around the park. He would zoom and spin and laugh with joy. + +One day, Timmy didn't listen to his mommy when she told him to wear his helmet. He thought he was too cool for it. But then, something terrible happened. Timmy fell off his scooter and hurt his head. + +Timmy learned that it's important to listen to his mommy and always wear his helmet. Now, he rides his scooter safely and happily, knowing that he's protected. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her dog, Max. One day, Lily's mom came outside with some news. She pointed to the sky and said, "Look, Lily, there's a big, happy cloud up there!" + +Lily looked up and saw the cloud, and she was very happy too. "Wow, Mommy! That cloud is so big and fluffy!" she said. + +Just then, Lily's friend Sarah came over to play. "Hi, Sarah!" Lily said. "Did you hear the news? There's a big, happy cloud in the sky!" + +Sarah looked up and saw the cloud too. "Wow, that is a big cloud!" she said. "Let's point at it and see if we can make it move!" + +So the three friends pointed at the big, happy cloud and laughed and played outside until it was time for dinner. And even though the cloud didn't move, they were still very happy to have spent the day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom gave her a present. It was a big, red box. Lily wanted to open it, but her mom said she had to wait until her birthday. Lily was sad and scared because she thought she might never get to open the box. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. Timmy told Lily a joke and made her laugh. Lily felt happy and forgot about the box for a little while. But then, Timmy saw the box and asked Lily what was inside. Lily told him it was a surprise for her birthday, but she was scared she might never get to open it. + +Timmy said, "Don't be fearful, Lily. Your mom loves you and she will let you open the box on your birthday. Just be patient." Lily felt better and thanked Timmy for his kind words. She learned that sometimes it's important to be patient and not to worry too much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's friend, Timmy, called her on the phone. + +"Hi Lily, do you want to come play with me?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes, I want to come!" Lily exclaimed. + +Lily put on her shoes and jogged over to Timmy's house. But when she got there, she saw that it was a gloomy day. The clouds were dark and the sun was hiding. + +"Timmy, it's so gloomy outside," Lily said. + +"I know, but we can still play inside," Timmy replied. + +So, Lily and Timmy played games and had fun inside until the sun came out again. They were happy to have each other to play with, even on a gloomy day. +Once upon a time, there was a big child named Max. He was very large and loved to play outside. One day, Max was playing hide and seek with his friends. He hid behind a tree, but when his friends came to find him, he vanished! They looked and looked, but Max was nowhere to be found. + +His friends were very sad and scared. They thought Max was lost forever. But then, they heard a giggle and turned around to see Max jumping out from behind the tree. He had just been playing a trick on them! + +From that day on, Max's friends always made sure to keep a close eye on him so he wouldn't vanish again. And Max learned that it's not nice to scare your friends like that. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While her mom was talking to a friend, Lily saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. She ran after it, but it flew away. + +Lily saw a boy playing with a toy car and asked him if she could play too. The boy said, "Sure, but you have to wait until I'm done." Lily didn't want to wait, so she asked if she could play with the car now. The boy said no, and Lily felt sad. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a dog running towards her. She was scared and didn't know what to do. The boy quickly zipped over and picked her up. He said, "Don't worry, the dog just wants to play." Lily felt safe and thanked the boy. She realized that sometimes it's important to wait and be patient. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong truck. The truck was red and shiny, and it could zoom very fast. The truck loved to drive around and see the pretty landscape. The trees were green and the sky was blue, and the truck felt mighty and happy. + +One day, the truck was driving on a road, and it saw a big hill. The truck wanted to climb the hill, so it zoomed up the hill as fast as it could. But the hill was too steep, and the truck couldn't make it to the top. The truck started to slide backwards, faster and faster, until it crashed into a tree. + +The truck was very sad. It had broken its wheels and its engine, and it couldn't move anymore. The landscape was still pretty, but the truck couldn't enjoy it anymore. The truck wished it had been more careful, and had never tried to climb that mighty hill. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to a party with her mommy and daddy. There were lots of yummy foods at the party, but Lily only wanted to eat the cake. She asked her mommy if she could have some cake, but her mommy said no because she needed to eat some healthy food first. + +Lily got upset and started to cry. She wanted the cake so badly. Her mommy and daddy tried to calm her down, but she was still crying. A boy named Jack saw Lily crying and asked her why she was sad. Lily told Jack that she wanted the cake, but her mommy said no. + +Jack said, "Don't be embarrassed. It's okay to want something delicious, but we need to listen to our parents and eat healthy food too. Maybe you can have some cake after you eat some veggies." Lily stopped crying and felt better. She listened to Jack's advice and ate some veggies. After that, she got to have some cake and it was very delicious! The moral of the story is to listen to our parents and eat healthy food before we have treats. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go to the park. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came to her house and invited her to play at the park. Lily was so happy and said, "Yes, I want to go to the park with you!" + +When they got to the park, they saw a big station with a train that had lots of colors. Lily said, "Wow, that train is so cool and original!" Timmy smiled and said, "Let's go on it!" So, they got on the train and rode around the park. They saw lots of trees and flowers and even some ducks in the pond. + +After the train ride, Lily and Timmy went to play on the swings and the slide. They had so much fun together. When it was time to go home, Timmy said, "Thanks for coming to the park with me, Lily. I had a great time!" Lily smiled and said, "Me too, Timmy. Let's play together again soon!" And they both went home with happy hearts. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved shiny things and had a special diamond necklace that she wore every day. One day, she went to the park to play and met a new friend named Max. Max was very kind and they played together for a long time. + +Lily liked Max so much that she decided to give him her diamond necklace to hold onto while they played. She trusted him to take good care of it. Max was very happy and promised to keep it safe. + +As they played, other children saw the diamond necklace and asked where it came from. Max proudly told them that Lily gave it to him because they were friends. Soon, everyone in the park knew about Lily's famous diamond necklace and how much she trusted Max. From that day on, Lily and Max were known as the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a mule named Max. Max was very gifted at carrying heavy things. One day, Max was walking in the field when it started to rain. Max didn't like the rain because it made him wet and cold. + +Max saw a little girl walking towards him. She had a big smile on her face. "Hello Max," said the little girl. "Do you want to come inside my barn and stay dry?" Max was happy to hear this and followed the little girl to her barn. + +Inside the barn, Max saw a pile of hay. He was very hungry and started to eat it. The little girl laughed and said, "You're a hungry mule, Max!" Max brayed happily in response. + +After the rain stopped, Max was ready to go back to his field. "Thank you for keeping me dry," Max said to the little girl. "You're welcome, Max," said the little girl. "Come back anytime!" Max brayed happily again and went back to his field. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside all day long. One day, she was running and running until her shoe fell off. She didn't want to stop playing, so she left her shoe behind and kept running. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to come inside and rest. Lily was feeling lazy and didn't want to move. She said, "Mommy, can I rest here on the couch?" Her mom said yes and Lily fell asleep with one shoe on and one shoe off. + +When Lily woke up, she realized she had lost her shoe. She asked her mom, "Mommy, where is my shoe?" Her mom told her she left it outside earlier. Lily went outside to find her shoe and saw that it was dirty and worn out. She learned her lesson and promised to take better care of her shoes from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie was very excited because she had a meeting with all her bird friends. She flew to the meeting place and saw all her friends there. She was happy to see them, but noticed that one of her friends, named Blue, looked very pale. + +Tweetie asked Blue if she was okay, and Blue said that she was feeling sad because she had lost her favorite toy. Tweetie knew just what to do. She flew to Blue's nest and found the toy. She brought it back to Blue and gave her a kiss. + +Blue was so happy and grateful that she hugged Tweetie. All the other birds saw what Tweetie did and they were impressed. They realized that helping others is important and they all hugged each other. From that day on, they made sure to always help each other and be kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars, he would make them go really fast. One day, Timmy's favorite car disappeared! He looked everywhere for it but couldn't find it. + +Timmy went to his mom and said, "Mommy, my car is gone. It disappeared!" His mom said, "Don't worry Timmy, we'll find it." + +Timmy and his mom searched high and low, but they still couldn't find the car. Just when they were about to give up, Timmy's little sister came running up to them with the car in her hand. "Look what I found!" she said, smiling. + +Timmy was so happy to have his car back. "Thank you, sis! You're the best," he said. "I'm so rich now, I have my favorite car back!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with cardboard boxes. He would make forts and castles out of them. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's cardboard castle and said, "That's not a real castle. It's just cardboard!" Billy liked to tease Timmy sometimes. + +Timmy felt sad when Billy teased him. But he didn't give up on his cardboard castle. He worked hard and made it even better. When Billy came back over, he saw how fine Timmy's castle looked. He said, "Wow, Timmy! Your castle looks amazing! Can I play in it too?" Timmy was happy that Billy liked his castle. They played together and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat. The cat liked to sleep all day and didn't like to play. One day, the cat saw a model plane. The cat thought the plane was cool and wanted to play with it. + +The cat tried to play with the plane, but it didn't work. The cat didn't know how to make the plane fly. So, the cat decided to close its eyes and take a nap instead. + +While the cat was sleeping, a little boy came and saw the cat with the model plane. The boy knew how to make the plane fly and showed the cat how to do it. The cat was happy and played with the plane all day long. From that day on, the cat wasn't so lazy anymore and loved to play with its new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was feeling restless because he had been inside all day. He wanted to go outside and play with his friends, but his mommy said it was too late. Timmy didn't want to rest, he wanted to play. + +Then Timmy's big sister came into the room. She had a razor in her hand. Timmy knew he shouldn't touch it because it was dangerous. But his sister dared him to touch it anyway. Timmy knew he shouldn't, but he wanted to be brave and show his sister he wasn't scared. So, he touched the razor and got a little cut. + +Timmy learned his lesson and promised to never touch a razor again. He went to bed feeling tired but happy that he was brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her blanket very much. It was soft and warm, and she always wrapped herself in it when she felt cold. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came to visit her. He saw her blanket and said, "Wow, your blanket is so nice! Can I have it?" Lily didn't want to give her blanket away, but she didn't want to be mean either. So she said, "I can't give you my blanket, but I can let you spin with it for a little while." Timmy was happy with that, so he took the blanket and started spinning around. He spun so fast that he got dizzy and fell down. Lily helped him up and said, "See, spinning too much can make you feel mild. It's better to be happy with what you have than to be greedy and want more." Timmy understood and they played together happily with Lily's blanket. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys. One day, she went to the store with her mommy. She saw a toy that she really wanted. It was a big, red car that could spin around. + +Lily said to her mommy, "Can I have that car? It's so cool!" + +Her mommy replied, "That car is very expensive. We can't buy it right now." + +Lily was sad, but then she saw something else. There was a toy fire truck that had a spinning ladder. She said to her mommy, "Look at that fire truck! Can I have it instead?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, we can buy that one. It's not as expensive as the car." + +Lily was happy and played with her new toy all day. She made the ladder spin and pretended to put out fires. She even had a conversation with her toy dog about how much fun they were having. +Once upon a time, there was a big wardrobe in a room. It was very hairy and had many doors. One day, a little girl named Lily wanted to play a game. She pretended to be a princess and looked for a dress in the wardrobe. + +As she was searching, she noticed a strange noise coming from inside. She opened one of the doors and saw a small mouse. The mouse was scared and didn't know what to do. Lily acted quickly and picked up the mouse gently. + +She decided to keep the mouse as her pet and put it in a small box with some cheese. From that day on, Lily visited the mouse in the wardrobe every day and they became best friends. They had many adventures together and Lily was very happy to have found such a wonderful friend in the hairy wardrobe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who loved to drink cocoa. Every day, she would make herself a big cup of cocoa and enjoy it while sitting in her favorite chair. One day, she noticed that her cocoa tasted different. It didn't taste sweet like it usually did. + +She decided to investigate and found out that her grandson had put salt instead of sugar in her cocoa jar. She was very upset and scolded her grandson. He felt bad and wanted to make it up to her. He got an idea and asked her to spin around with him. They held hands and spun around and around until they were dizzy. The elderly lady laughed and forgot all about her ruined cocoa. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make pretty bows out of ribbons. One day, she saw a sad little bird with a broken wing. Lily wanted to help the bird, so she made a lively bow out of her ribbon and put it on the bird's head. + +The bird felt happy and loved the bow. It started to sing a sweet song. Lily felt happy too, because she made the bird feel better. The bird stayed with Lily and they became good friends. + +The moral of the story is that even small things like a pretty bow can make someone feel better. We should always try to help others, no matter how small the gesture may be. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb things, especially trees. One day, Timmy saw a big tree with lots of branches. He wanted to climb it, but he was scared. His mom said, "You can do it, Timmy! I encourage you to try." + +So Timmy started to climb. He climbed and climbed until he reached the top. He was so happy and proud of himself! But then, he looked down and saw that he was very high up. He got scared and started to shake. Suddenly, he lost his balance and fell off the tree. + +Timmy landed on the ground and hurt himself. His mom came running over to help him. She saw that he had a big cut on his leg and it was very messy. She took him to the hospital to get a bandage. Timmy learned that even though he was encouraged to climb the tree, he needed to be careful and use a scale to make sure he was safe. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a pony toy in the park. It is brown and soft and has a long tail. + +Lily says, "I want the pony. It is so pretty. I can brush its tail and make it run." + +Ben says, "No, I want the pony. It is so cool. I can ride it and make it jump." + +They disagree. They both pull the pony. The pony rips. They hear a loud pop. The pony has a hole. The stuffing comes out. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They look at the pony. They look at each other. They feel sorry. + +Lily says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I should not have pulled the pony. You can have it." + +Ben says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I should not have pulled the pony. You can have it." + +They hug. They share the pony. They fix the hole. They play together. They are happy. +Tom and Anna liked to play in the old barn. They liked to look at the animals and the hay and the tools. But they did not like the cobwebs. The cobwebs were sticky and dusty and scary. They made Tom and Anna sneeze and itch. + +One day, Tom and Anna found a big cobweb in the corner of the barn. It was very big and very dusty. Tom wanted to touch it, but Anna said no. She said it was yucky and they should leave it alone. But Tom did not listen. He reached out his hand and touched the cobweb. + +The cobweb was very sticky. It stuck to Tom's hand and his arm and his hair. Tom tried to pull it off, but it only got worse. He got more and more cobweb on him. He started to cry. He looked like a ghost. He was very pale and very sad. + +Anna saw Tom crying and felt sorry for him. She knew he was only curious and did not mean to make a mess. She went to him and helped him get the cobweb off. She used a stick and a cloth and some water. She was very gentle and kind. She said it was okay and she forgave him. + +Tom was very happy and grateful. He hugged Anna and said thank you. He said he was sorry and he would not touch the cobwebs again. Anna hugged him back and said it was fine. They smiled and laughed and went to play with the animals. They were very good friends. They liked the barn, but they did not like the cobwebs. +Lily liked to play with her toy kitchen. She had pots and pans and spoons and plates. She also had some food to cook with. She had an apple, a banana, a carrot, and an olive. + +One day, she decided to make a soup with her food. She put some water in a pot and turned on the stove. She cut the apple and the banana and the carrot and put them in the water. She stirred and stirred. Then she added the olive. + +She tasted the soup. It was not good. It was too sweet and too sour. She did not like the olive. She took it out of the pot and threw it away. + +The next day, she saw something strange in the trash. The olive was not small anymore. It was large. It was as large as a ball. It had grown and grown. It had gained a lot of size. + +Lily was scared. She ran to her mom and told her about the olive. Her mom looked in the trash and saw the large olive. She was surprised. She did not know how the olive had gained so much size. + +She took the olive out of the trash and threw it in the compost. She told Lily not to worry. She said it was just a weird olive. She said they would not use olives in their soup anymore. She said they would use tomatoes instead. Lily agreed. She liked tomatoes better than olives. She hoped they would not gain size too. +Ben was very tired. He had played all day with his toys and his friends. He wanted to sleep in his bed, but his bed was not in his room. His bed was in the big truck. The big truck was taking his bed and his toys and his clothes to a new house. Ben did not like the new house. He liked his old house. + +Mom and Dad said the new house was nice. They said Ben would have a big room and a big yard. They said Ben would make new friends. But Ben did not care. He wanted his old room and his old yard and his old friends. He did not want to go to the new house. + +Mom and Dad gave Ben a mattress. They said it was his new bed. They said he could sleep on it until the big truck came with his old bed. They put the mattress on the floor in the new house. They put a green sheet on the mattress. They said the green sheet was pretty. But Ben did not think so. He thought the green sheet was ugly. He thought the mattress was hard. He thought the floor was cold. + +Ben lay down on the mattress. He did not want to sleep. He wanted to cry. He missed his old bed. He missed his old house. He missed his old life. He looked at the dark window. He did not see any stars. He did not hear any crickets. He only heard the cars and the sirens and the people. He did not like the noises. He did not like the new house. + +Ben sighed. He closed his eyes. He wished he could go back to his old house. He wished he could sleep in his old bed. He wished he could dream of his old friends. He wished he could be happy. +Sara was lonely. She had no friends to play with in winter. The snow was too cold and the ice was too slippery. She stayed inside her house and looked out the window. She wished she had someone to talk to and have fun with. + +One day, she saw a big truck stop in front of her house. It had many boxes and bags in the back. Sara was curious. She ran to the door and opened it. She saw a man and a woman get out of the truck. They had a little girl with them. She was about Sara's age. She had a pink coat and a purple hat. She smiled at Sara. + +"Hi, I'm Lily," the girl said. "We are your new neighbors. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Sara was happy. She nodded and said, "Yes, I do. I'm Sara. Come in, come in." + +Sara and Lily went inside Sara's house. They played with Sara's toys and books. They laughed and talked. Sara showed Lily her favorite display. It was a snow globe with a snowman and a penguin. She shook it and made the snow fall. + +"Wow, that's so pretty," Lily said. "Can I hold it?" + +"Sure, you can," Sara said. "It's my special display. I like winter, but I don't like being lonely." + +"I like winter too, but I like having friends more," Lily said. "Now we can play together and not be lonely. We can make a real snowman and a penguin outside." + +Sara and Lily hugged. They were happy. They had found a new friend. They were not lonely anymore. They looked out the window and saw the snow sparkle. They decided to go outside and play. They put on their coats and hats and gloves. They ran to the truck and said goodbye to Lily's parents. They thanked them for moving next door. They went to the yard and started to make a snowman and a penguin. They had fun. They were happy. +Lila and Ben like to play with sticks. They find big sticks and small sticks in the yard. They make a pile of sticks and pretend it is a fire. They say, "We are camping in the woods!" + +One day, they find a shiny stick. It is not like the other sticks. It is hard and smooth and has a red tip. Lila says, "What is this stick?" Ben says, "I don't know. Let's try it." + +They put the shiny stick in the pile of sticks. Ben rubs the red tip on a rock. He hears a snap. He sees a spark. He jumps back. The spark flies to the pile of sticks. The pile of sticks catches fire. The fire is big and hot and wild. Lila and Ben scream. + +Mom hears them scream. She runs to the yard. She sees the fire. She grabs a bucket of water. She throws the water on the fire. The fire goes out. She sees the shiny stick. She says, "This is not a stick. This is a match. Matches are not for playing. Matches are for grown-ups. Matches can make fire. Fire can be dangerous. You could get hurt. You could burn the house. You could scare the dog. You are very lucky I came." + +Lila and Ben are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We didn't know. We won't play with matches again." Mom hugs them. She says, "I love you. I'm glad you are safe. Next time, ask me before you touch something you don't know. And if you see fire, run away and call for help." Lila and Ben nod. They say, "We love you, Mom. We will remember." They go inside. They play with their toys. They don't play with sticks anymore. +Lily had a big wish. She wanted to hug a panda. She loved pandas. They were black and white and fluffy. She had a panda toy, but it was not the same. She wanted to see a real panda. + +One day, her mom took her to the zoo. Lily was very happy. She saw many animals. She saw lions and monkeys and elephants. But she did not see a panda. She asked her mom, "Where is the panda?" + +Her mom said, "The panda is in a special house. It is very far from here. We have to take a bus to get there." + +Lily and her mom got on the bus. Lily looked out the window. She saw trees and flowers and birds. She was excited. She hoped the panda would be nice. + +They arrived at the panda house. Lily and her mom got off the bus. They walked to the door. Lily saw a sign. It said, "Panda Express". Lily did not know what that meant. She thought it was the panda's name. + +They entered the panda house. Lily saw a big cage. Inside the cage, there was an enormous panda. It was eating bamboo. It looked at Lily and her mom. It smiled. + +Lily was amazed. She ran to the cage. She said, "Hello, Panda Express! I am Lily. I love you. Can I hug you?" + +The panda nodded. It came closer to the cage. It reached out its paw. Lily reached out her hand. They touched. The panda was soft and warm. Lily felt happy. + +She asked her mom, "Can I go inside the cage? Can I squeeze the panda?" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. The panda is very big. It might hurt you. You can only squeeze your panda toy." + +Lily was sad. She wanted to squeeze the panda. She wished she could. She said, "Please, mom. Please." + +Her mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily. It is not safe. Maybe when you are older, you can squeeze a panda. But not now. Come on, let's go. We have to catch the bus." + +Lily said goodbye to the panda. She waved. The panda waved back. It looked sad too. Lily gave it a kiss. She said, "I will come back. I will squeeze you then. I promise." + +She took her panda toy. She hugged it. She squeezed it. She said, "I love you, Panda Express. You are my friend." + +She and her mom left the panda house. They got on the bus. They went home. Lily still had a big wish. But she also had a big smile. She had seen a real panda. And it had smiled at her. +Tom and Lily were very happy. They were going on vacation with Mom and Dad. They packed their bags with toys, books and clothes. They said goodbye to their dog, Spot, and got in the car. + +"Are we there yet?" Tom asked after a while. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to drive for a long time. But it will be worth it. We are going to the beach!" Mom said. + +"Yay! I love the beach! I want to swim and build sandcastles and collect shells!" Lily said. + +"Me too! And I want to eat ice cream and fish and chips!" Tom said. + +They drove and drove and drove. They saw many things on the way: cows, trees, bridges, trucks, signs. They sang songs and played games. They stopped for lunch at a diner. They had delicious burgers and fries and milkshakes. + +"Can we have more, please?" Tom and Lily asked. + +"No, thank you. You had enough. We have to save some room for dinner. And we don't want to be late for the beach," Dad said. + +"Okay, fine. But can we have a cookie?" Tom and Lily asked. + +"Alright, one cookie each. But then we have to go," Mom said. + +They ate their cookies and got back in the car. They drove and drove and drove some more. They were getting tired and bored. + +"Are we there yet?" Tom and Lily asked again. + +"Yes, we are! Look, there is the ocean! And there is our hotel! We made it!" Mom said. + +"Wow! It's so big and blue and shiny! I can't wait to see it up close!" Lily said. + +"Me too! Let's go, let's go, let's go!" Tom said. + +They got out of the car and grabbed their bags. They ran to the hotel lobby. They checked in and got their room key. They took the elevator to the third floor. They opened the door and saw their room. It had two beds, a TV, a fridge and a balcony. They dropped their bags and ran to the balcony. They saw the beach and the waves and the people and the seagulls. + +"Look, look, look!" Tom and Lily shouted. + +"Shh, shh, shh! You have to be quiet. There are other guests here. You don't want to disturb them," Mom said. + +"Sorry, Mom. But we are so excited! Can we go to the beach now, please?" Tom and Lily asked. + +"Sure, why not? But first, you have to put on your sunscreen and your hats and your swimsuits. And you have to listen to us and stay close to us. The beach can be fun, but it can also be dangerous," Dad said. + +"Okay, okay. We will. We promise. Come on, let's get ready!" Tom and Lily said. + +They put on their sunscreen and their hats and their swimsuits. They grabbed their towels and their buckets and their shovels. They followed Mom and Dad to the beach. They felt the sand on their feet and the sun on their skin and the breeze on their hair. They smiled and laughed and ran to the water. They had the best time ever. They were on vacation. And they loved it. +Lily and Max were very excited to see the big tree in the living room. It had many lights and shiny things on it. They wanted to touch the ornaments, but Mom said no. + +"Ornaments are not toys. They can break or hurt you. You can look, but not touch," Mom said. + +Lily and Max nodded, but they still wondered how the ornaments felt. They looked at the different shapes and colors. They saw a star, a ball, a snowman, a bell, and a mighty lion. + +The lion was Max's favorite. It had a big mane and a fierce face. It looked very strong and brave. Max wished he could be like the lion. + +He waited until Mom was busy in the kitchen. Then he tiptoed to the tree and reached for the lion. He wanted to touch it and feel its mane. + +But as soon as he touched it, the lion fell off the tree and broke on the floor. Max heard a loud noise and saw pieces of the lion everywhere. He felt scared and sad. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the broken lion and Max's face. She knew what happened. + +"Max, what did you do?" Mom asked. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to touch the lion. He was so mighty. I didn't mean to break him," Max said. + +Mom sighed and hugged Max. She was not happy, but she understood. + +"I know, Max. But you have to listen to me. Ornaments are not for touching. They are for looking. You can be mighty without breaking things. You can be mighty by being kind and careful," Mom said. + +Max nodded and said sorry again. He helped Mom clean up the mess. He learned his lesson. He looked at the other ornaments and smiled. He still liked the lion, but he liked Mom more. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play at the beach. They make sand castles and look for shells. They have fun. + +One day, they find a big shell. It is shiny and pink. It is perfect. Lily and Ben both want the shell. They say, "I saw it first!" They pull the shell. They are angry. + +The shell breaks. It is not perfect anymore. Lily and Ben are sad. They cry. They say, "Sorry!" They hug. + +They learn to share. They find more shells. They make a necklace. They give it to their mom. She is happy. They are happy. They are good friends. +Tom and Mia like to play outside. They have a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They have fun every day, except when it rains. When it rains, they have to stay inside and play with their toys. + +One day, it rains a lot. Tom and Mia are bored. They look out the window and see the raindrops falling on the grass and the flowers. They hear the sound of the rain on the roof and the wind in the trees. They wish they could go outside and splash in the puddles. + +They have an idea. They put on their boots and their coats and their hats. They sneak out the back door when their mom is not looking. They are very naughty. They run to the yard and jump in the puddles. They laugh and scream and get wet and muddy. + +Their mom hears the sound of their voices. She looks out the window and sees them playing in the rain. She is angry. She goes outside and calls them. "Tom! Mia! Come here right now! You are very naughty! You are not supposed to go outside when it rains! You will catch a cold!" + +Tom and Mia stop playing. They look at their mom. They are sorry. They walk to their mom and say, "We are sorry, mom. We were bored. We wanted to have fun. We like the rain." + +Their mom hugs them and says, "I know, my loves. But you have to listen to me. The rain can be dangerous. It can make you sick. It can make things slippery. It can make things break. You have to be careful. You have to stay inside when it rains." + +Tom and Mia nod and say, "We understand, mom. We will not do it again. We love you, mom." + +Their mom smiles and says, "I love you too, my loves. Now let's go inside and get dry and warm. And then we can have some hot chocolate and read a story." + +Tom and Mia are happy. They follow their mom inside. They take off their boots and their coats and their hats. They dry themselves with a towel. They drink some hot chocolate and listen to a story. They forget about the rain. They have fun inside. They are not naughty anymore. +Anna and Ben like to play with puzzles. They have many puzzles with different pictures. They can solve the puzzles by finding the right pieces and putting them together. + +One day, they find a new puzzle in the toy box. It has a picture of a big lion. They want to solve the puzzle and see the lion. They take out the pieces and start to look for the ones that match. + +But some of the pieces are broken. They have cracks and holes. Anna and Ben are sad. They cannot solve the puzzle with broken pieces. + +"Maybe we can fix them with glue," Ben says. He remembers that Mom has glue in the drawer. He runs to get it. + +He comes back with a bottle of glue. He tries to put some glue on the broken pieces. But the glue is weak. It does not stick well. The pieces fall apart again. + +"This glue is no good," Ben says. He throws the bottle away. + +Anna has an idea. She says, "Maybe we can use tape instead of glue. Tape is strong. It can hold the pieces together." + +She finds some tape in the box. She cuts some pieces of tape and puts them on the broken pieces. The tape sticks well. The pieces do not fall apart. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They can solve the puzzle with tape. They finish the puzzle and see the lion. The lion looks good, even with some tape on it. + +They show the puzzle to Mom. Mom smiles and says, "You did a great job. You solved the puzzle and fixed the pieces. You are very smart and creative." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hole in the ground. It looked like a tunnel. They wanted to explore it. + +They went inside the hole. It was dark and cold. They heard a noise. It was a small animal. It was stuck in the hole. It was scared and hurt. It looked like a cat, but with a long nose and a bushy tail. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for the animal. They wanted to help it. They tried to pull it out of the hole. But it was too heavy. They needed more help. They shouted for their mom and dad. + +Mom and dad heard them. They ran to the hole. They saw Lily and Ben and the animal. They were surprised. They recognized the animal. It was a badger. Badgers were wild and shy. They were not used to people. They could bite and scratch. + +Mom and dad told Lily and Ben to be careful. They got a rope and a blanket. They wrapped the blanket around the badger. They tied the rope to the blanket. They pulled the badger out of the hole. The badger was free. It was still scared and hurt. But it was grateful. It licked Lily and Ben's hands. It looked at them with its black and white face. It was attractive in its own way. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They had saved the badger. They felt brave and kind. They waved goodbye to the badger. The badger ran away to the woods. It found its family and friends. It told them about Lily and Ben. It thanked them in its own way. +Sara and Ben were ready to mail a letter to their grandma. They had drawn pictures of their toys and pets and wrote "I love you" with big letters. They put the letter in an envelope and stuck a stamp on it. + +"Let's go to the post office!" Sara said, holding Ben's hand. + +"OK!" Ben said, excited. + +They walked to the post office with their mom. On the way, they saw a big maze made of hay bales. It looked like fun. + +"Can we play in the maze, mom?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, but only for a little while. We have to mail the letter before it closes," mom said. + +Sara and Ben ran into the maze. They followed the paths and turned left and right. They giggled and shouted. + +"Where are you, Ben?" Sara called. + +"I'm here, Sara!" Ben answered. + +They tried to find each other, but the maze was tricky. They got lost. + +"Mom, help!" Sara cried. + +"Mom, where are you?" Ben yelled. + +Mom heard them and came to the maze. She looked for them and called their names. + +"Sara, Ben, where are you? Follow my voice!" mom said. + +Sara and Ben listened and followed mom's voice. They finally found her at the exit of the maze. + +"Mom, we're sorry. We got lost," Sara said. + +"Mom, we're sorry. We forgot the time," Ben said. + +Mom hugged them and smiled. + +"It's OK, I'm glad you're safe. But we have to hurry. The post office is closing soon. Come on, let's mail the letter to grandma," mom said. + +Sara and Ben nodded and held mom's hand. They ran to the post office and mailed the letter. They hoped grandma would like their pictures and words. They felt happy and proud. +Anna was a shy girl. She did not like to talk to other kids. She only liked to play with her doll, True. True was her best friend. She had long hair, a pink dress, and a smile. + +One day, Anna went to the park with her mom. She saw some kids playing on the swings and slides. She wanted to join them, but she was too shy. She sat on a bench with True and watched. + +"Hi, can I play with you?" a boy asked her. He had a ball in his hand. He looked friendly. + +Anna did not answer. She hugged True and looked away. + +"Please, I don't have anyone to play with. You can have my ball if you want." the boy said. + +Anna was tempted. She liked balls. But she was still shy. She shook her head. + +The boy was sad. He walked away. + +Anna felt sorry. She looked at True. True seemed to say, "Go and play with him. He is nice. You can make a new friend." + +Anna thought for a moment. She decided to be brave. She ran after the boy and gave him True. + +"Here, you can have my doll. She is my best friend. But I can share her with you." she said. + +The boy was surprised and happy. He smiled and gave her his ball. + +"Thank you. You are very kind. What is your name?" he asked. + +"I'm Anna. What is yours?" she answered. + +"I'm Ben. Do you want to play with me?" he asked. + +"Yes, I do." she said. + +They played together on the swings and slides. They had fun. They became friends. + +Anna learned that being shy is not good. She learned that sharing is good. She learned that making friends is good. She was happy. So was True. So was Ben. +Tom and Mia liked to play in the park. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. One day, they saw a snake in the grass. It was long and green and had black spots. + +"Look, a snake!" Tom said. He was not scared. He wanted to touch it. + +"No, Tom, don't!" Mia said. She was scared. She thought the snake would bite. "Snakes are bad. We should go away." + +But Tom did not listen. He went closer to the snake. He reached out his hand. The snake looked at him. It did not move. + +"Hello, snake," Tom said. "Do you want to play with me? You can be my friend. I can lead you to the swings. They are fun." + +The snake did not say anything. It opened its mouth. It showed its teeth. They were sharp and white. + +"Tom, watch out!" Mia shouted. She ran to Tom. She pulled him back. The snake missed Tom's hand. It hissed and slithered away. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Mia asked. She hugged Tom. She was glad he was not hurt. + +"I'm okay, Mia," Tom said. He was sorry he did not listen. He was not jolly anymore. He was sad. "I'm sorry, Mia. I was silly. I should have listened to you. Snakes are not good friends. They are mean." + +"It's okay, Tom," Mia said. She smiled. She was jolly again. "You are my friend. And I am your friend. We can play together. We don't need snakes. Come on, let's go to the slide. It is fun." + +Tom and Mia held hands. They ran to the slide. They forgot about the snake. They had fun. They were happy. They were jolly. +Lily liked to play with her mom's purse. It was big and shiny and had many things inside. She liked to rub the purse and feel the smooth leather. She also liked to open the purse and look at the things. There were keys, a phone, a wallet, and a lipstick. + +One day, Lily was playing with the purse in her room. She opened the purse and saw the lipstick. It was red and shiny and looked like a crayon. Lily wanted to try the lipstick. She took it out of the purse and opened it. She rubbed the lipstick on her lips, her cheeks, her nose, and her forehead. She looked in the mirror and smiled. She looked like a clown. + +She heard her mom calling her name. She ran to the door with the lipstick in her hand. She wanted to show her mom how pretty she was. She opened the door and saw her mom standing there. Her mom looked at her and gasped. She looked at the lipstick and gasped again. She looked at the purse and gasped even more. + +"Lily, what did you do?" her mom asked in a loud voice. "That was my original lipstick! It was very special and expensive! You ruined it and my purse!" + +Lily felt scared and sad. She did not know the lipstick was original and special. She did not mean to ruin it and the purse. She just wanted to play and have fun. She dropped the lipstick and started to cry. + +"I'm sorry, mom, I'm sorry!" she sobbed. "I just wanted to be pretty like you!" + +Her mom was very angry and sad. She took the purse and the lipstick and went to her room. She did not hug Lily or say anything nice. She closed the door and left Lily alone. + +Lily cried and cried. She wished she never played with the purse and the lipstick. She wished she could make her mom happy again. She wished she could be pretty like her mom. But she could not. She had done a bad thing and she felt very bad. +Lila was a gifted girl. She could sing, dance, and draw very well. She liked to share her talents with others and make them happy. One day, she saw a big poster on the wall. It said, "Talent Show. Come and show your skills. Win a prize." + +Lila wanted to join the talent show. She thought, "Maybe I can win a prize and buy a new dress for my doll." She asked her mom to sign her up. Her mom said, "Okay, Lila. You can join the talent show. But you have to practice hard and do your best." + +Lila practiced every day. She sang her favorite songs, danced to the music, and drew pictures of flowers and animals. She was very excited and nervous. She wanted to do well and impress the judges. + +The day of the talent show came. Lila wore a pretty dress and a ribbon in her hair. She went to the stage with her mom. She saw many other kids waiting for their turn. Some of them looked scared, some of them looked confident. Lila felt a flutter in her stomach. + +She heard her name being called. She walked to the center of the stage. She saw a big crowd of people watching her. She saw her dad and her brother waving at her. She smiled and took a deep breath. She opened her mouth and started to sing. Her voice was clear and sweet. She sang with all her heart. She felt the music in her bones. She moved her feet and arms. She drew the audience into her world. She saw them clapping and cheering. She felt a warm glow in her chest. + +She finished her song and bowed. She heard a loud applause. She saw the judges smiling and nodding. She saw her mom crying and hugging her dad. She saw her brother jumping and shouting. She felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned and saw a man holding a microphone. He said, "Lila, you are amazing. You are the winner of the talent show. You have a gifted voice and a gifted spirit. Here is your prize. A shiny gold coin. You can use it to buy anything you want." + +Lila took the coin and held it in her hand. She felt its weight and its shine. She felt a surge of joy and gratitude. She said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you. This is the best day of my life. I love singing and I love you all." She raised the coin in the air and saw it sparkle in the light. She felt like she could rise to the sky. She felt like she was the happiest girl in the world. +Tom and Mia were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big garden with many flowers and trees. One day, they saw a new hedge near the fence. It was green and thick and had red berries on it. Tom and Mia thought it was attractive and wanted to touch it. + +They ran to the hedge and reached out their hands. But as soon as they touched it, they felt a sharp pain. The hedge had thorns that pricked their fingers. Tom and Mia cried out and pulled back their hands. They saw blood on their fingers and felt very sad. + +They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. They showed her their fingers and complained. "Mom, the hedge hurt us! It has thorns and it is bad!" + +Their mom hugged them and took them inside. She washed their fingers and put a band-aid on them. She told them not to touch the hedge again. "The hedge is not bad, it is just different. It has thorns to protect itself from animals. The berries are food for the birds. The hedge is attractive, but it is not for playing. You have to be careful and respect it." + +Tom and Mia nodded and said they were sorry. They learned their lesson and did not touch the hedge again. They played with their toys and their dog instead. They still liked the hedge, but they admired it from a distance. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Can we go on the slide, please?" Lily asks her mom. + +"Yes, but you have to pay one coin each," her mom says. She gives them two coins. + +Lily and Tom run to the slide. They see a man with a big nose. He is the slide keeper. He takes the coins from them. + +"Thank you," he says. "You can go on the slide now." + +Lily and Tom climb up the ladder. They sit on the slide. They hold hands. + +"Are you ready?" Lily asks Tom. + +"Yes, I am ready," Tom says. + +They slide down fast. They laugh and scream. They have fun. + +They want to go on the slide again. But they have no more coins. + +"Can we have more coins, please?" Tom asks his mom. + +"No, sorry. We have to go home now," his mom says. "Maybe next time." + +Lily and Tom are sad. They say goodbye to the slide keeper. + +"Bye, big nose," Lily says. + +"Bye, little girl," the slide keeper says. + +Lily and Tom hug each other. They are still friends. They walk home with their moms. They talk about the slide. They smile. +Tom loves his dog, Spot. Spot is big and brown and has a black spot on his ear. Tom and Spot like to play in the park. They run and jump and fetch a ball. + +One day, Tom and Spot go to the park with Mom. Mom brings a picnic basket with sandwiches and cookies. Tom and Spot are hungry and excited. They find a nice spot under a tree and sit down to eat. + +But then, a squirrel runs by. Spot sees the squirrel and barks. He wants to chase the squirrel. He runs after the squirrel and leaves the picnic. Tom calls him, but Spot does not listen. He is too busy chasing the squirrel. + +Tom is sad and worried. He does not want to lose his dog. He tells Mom that Spot is gone. Mom says they have to search for Spot. They look around the park. They ask other people if they have seen Spot. They call his name. + +After a while, they hear a loud bark. They follow the sound and find Spot. He is near a trash can. He has found a bone. He is chewing the bone. He thinks it is delicious. He wags his tail and licks his face. + +Tom is happy and relieved. He hugs Spot and says he is sorry. He tells Spot not to run away again. Mom is glad they found Spot. She says they have to go home now. She gives Tom and Spot a sandwich and a cookie. They eat them and think they are delicious too. They walk home together, holding hands and leash. They are a happy family. +Lily liked to decorate. She had many things to make her room pretty. She had stickers, ribbons, paper, and crayons. She liked to draw flowers, stars, and hearts. She liked to stick them on the wall, the door, and the window. + +One day, Lily saw a big box in the living room. It was for her. She opened it and found a doll. The doll had long hair, a dress, and shoes. Lily was very happy. She hugged the doll and said, "You are my new friend. I will call you Rose." + +Lily took Rose to her room. She wanted to decorate her too. She found some scissors and cut some of Rose's hair. She found some glue and stuck some stickers on Rose's dress. She found some paint and painted some dots on Rose's shoes. She said, "Now you are more pretty. You are like me." + +But Lily did not know that Rose was not a normal doll. Rose was a magic doll. She had a life of her own. She did not like what Lily did to her. She felt weak and sad. She wanted to be herself. She wanted to escape. + +The next day, Lily woke up and looked for Rose. She could not find her. She searched everywhere. She asked her mom and dad. They did not know. She cried and cried. She said, "Where is Rose? I miss her. I love her." + +But Rose was gone. She had used her magic to fly away. She had found a new home. She had found a girl who liked her as she was. She was happy and free. She said, "I am sorry, Lily. But you did not respect me. You did not see me. You only saw what you wanted to see." +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is not nice. The dog barks and runs at them. Tom and Sue are scared. + +"Help!" Sue says. "The dog is dangerous!" + +Tom sees a stick. He picks up the stick and carries it. He waves the stick at the dog. The dog stops and growls. + +"Come on, Sue!" Tom says. "We have to escape!" + +Tom and Sue run to the gate. They open the gate and go out. The dog cannot follow them. Tom and Sue are safe. + +They hug each other and breathe hard. + +"Thank you, Tom!" Sue says. "You are brave and smart!" + +Tom smiles and says, "You are welcome, Sue! You are kind and strong!" + +They walk home and tell their moms what happened. Their moms are proud of them and give them hugs and cookies. + +The moral of the story is: Friends help each other in trouble. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to draw. They had many crayons and papers to make marks with. One day, they went with their mom and dad to a big hotel. The hotel had many rooms and halls and stairs. Lily and Ben wanted to explore. + +They found a room with a big bed and a big window. They saw a white wall next to the bed. It looked like a blank paper. Lily and Ben had an idea. They took out their crayons and started to make marks on the wall. They drew flowers and stars and cars and animals. They were having fun. + +But then, their mom came into the room. She saw the marks on the wall and gasped. She was very angry. She said, "Lily and Ben, what have you done? This is not your wall. This is the hotel's wall. You can't make marks on the hotel's wall. The wall is delicate. You have to be careful. You have to say sorry and help me clean it." + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They did not know they were doing something wrong. They said sorry to their mom and the hotel. They helped their mom wipe the marks off the wall. It took a long time and a lot of soap. They learned their lesson. They decided to only make marks on their own papers from then on. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big truck with a sign that said "Zoo". The truck stopped near the park and opened its doors. Out came a penguin! + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "It's a penguin!" + +"What is a penguin?" Mia asked. + +"A penguin is a bird that lives in the cold and swims in the water. It has black and white feathers and a beak," Tom explained. + +"Can we touch it?" Mia wondered. + +"Let's ask the zoo man," Tom suggested. + +They ran to the truck and saw a jolly man wearing a hat and a coat. He was holding a bucket of fish. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like my penguin?" the zoo man asked. + +"Yes, we do. Can we touch it?" Tom and Mia asked. + +"Sure, you can. But be gentle. His name is Bobo and he is very friendly," the zoo man said. + +He put the bucket down and lifted Bobo out of the truck. He let Tom and Mia stroke his soft feathers and tickle his belly. Bobo made a funny noise and flapped his wings. + +"He likes you," the zoo man said. "Do you want to feed him?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Mia said. + +The zoo man gave them each a fish and showed them how to hold it. Tom and Mia offered the fish to Bobo, who snapped them up with his beak. + +"Yum, yum," Bobo said. + +"Thank you, zoo man. Thank you, Bobo," Tom and Mia said. + +"You're welcome, kids. I'm glad you enjoyed meeting Bobo. He is going to the zoo to join his friends. Maybe you can visit him there someday," the zoo man said. + +He put Bobo back in the truck and waved goodbye. Tom and Mia waved back and watched the truck drive away. + +"That was fun," Tom said. + +"Yes, it was. Bobo is a nice penguin," Mia said. + +They went back to the park and saw some flowers blooming in the sun. + +"Look, Tom. The flowers are blooming. They are pretty," Mia said. + +"Yes, they are. They are like Bobo. They make me happy," Tom said. + +They picked some flowers and made a bouquet. They gave it to their mom, who was waiting for them. + +"Mom, look what we made for you. We met a penguin today. His name is Bobo and he is jolly," Tom and Mia said. + +"Wow, that's wonderful. You are very lucky. And thank you for the flowers. They are beautiful. You are very sweet," Mom said. + +She hugged them and kissed them. They hugged her back and smiled. + +They had a good day. +One day, a little girl named Mia wanted to make lemonade for her mom. She went to the kitchen and saw a big bowl of lemons on the table. She took one lemon and tried to squeeze it, but it was too hard. She saw a knife on the counter and thought she could use it to cut the lemon. But she did not know how to use a knife and it was very sharp. She cut her finger and it hurt a lot. She cried and dropped the lemon and the knife. + +Her mom heard her cry and ran to the kitchen. She saw Mia's finger bleeding and the mess on the floor. She was very worried and angry. She took Mia to the sink and washed her finger. She put a band-aid on it and hugged her. She said, "Mia, you should never touch a knife. It is very dangerous. You could have hurt yourself more. And you should always ask me before you use anything in the kitchen. I love you and I don't want you to get hurt." + +Mia felt sorry and sad. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to make lemonade for you. I thought it would make you happy. But I made a big mistake. I did not know how to use a knife. And I did not know lemons were so sour. They made my mouth pucker." + +Her mom smiled and kissed her. She said, "It's okay, Mia. I appreciate your thought. But you don't need to make lemonade for me to make me happy. You make me happy by being a good girl and listening to me. And lemons are sour, but they can also be sweet. If you want to make lemonade, you need to add water and sugar. And you need to use a juicer, not a knife. Maybe we can make lemonade together later, after you rest." + +Mia nodded and hugged her mom. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I will be a good girl and listen to you. And I will wait for you to make lemonade with me. Maybe we can share it with dad and brother when they come home." + +Her mom said, "That sounds like a great idea. Now let's go to your room and read a book. I have a new one for you. It's about a bear who loves honey. Do you want to hear it?" + +Mia said, "Yes, please. I like bears and honey. They are not sour. They are sweet." + +Her mom said, "Yes, they are. Just like you." She took Mia's hand and they walked to her room. They closed the door behind them and sat on the bed. They opened the book and started to read. They felt happy and warm. They filled their hearts with love. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. But Anna has a problem. She has a big itch on her arm. She tries to scratch it, but it does not go away. It makes her feel bad. + +Ben sees that Anna is not happy. He wants to help her. He remembers that his mom has a supply of cream in her bag. The cream is good for itches. He runs to his mom and asks for the cream. His mom gives him a little tube of cream and tells him to be careful. + +Ben goes back to Anna and shows her the cream. He says, "This is for your itch. It will make it better." He opens the tube and puts some cream on Anna's arm. He rubs it gently. Anna feels the cream on her skin. It is cool and soft. She smiles and says, "Thank you, Ben. You are very helpful. The itch is gone now." + +Anna and Ben hug and go back to playing. They are happy and have fun. They are good friends. +Lily liked to write stories with her crayons. She had many colors and many papers. She wrote about princesses, dragons, and fairies. She was very happy. + +One day, she wanted to make a book with her stories. She asked her mom for glue. Her mom said, "Sorry, Lily, we have no glue. We used it all for your school project. Maybe we can buy some later." + +Lily was sad. She wanted to make her book now. She looked around the house for something else to use. She saw her dad's tape. She thought, "Maybe I can use tape instead of glue." + +She took the tape and tried to stick her papers together. But the tape was too sticky and too hard. It ripped her papers and made them messy. Lily was angry. She threw the tape and cried. + +Her dad heard her cry and came to see what was wrong. He saw her papers and the tape. He said, "Lily, what are you doing? This is my tape. You can't use it for your book. It will ruin your papers." + +Lily said, "But I want to make a book with my stories. Mom said we have no glue. What can I do?" + +Her dad hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't know you wanted to make a book. How about we go to the store and buy some glue? They have many kinds of glue available. We can find the best one for your book." + +Lily smiled and said, "Really? Can we go now?" + +Her dad said, "Yes, we can go now. But first, let's clean up this mess. And next time, please ask me before you use my tape." + +Lily said, "OK, dad. I'm sorry. Thank you for helping me." + +They cleaned up the mess and went to the store. Lily found the glue she liked and made her book. She showed it to her mom and dad. They were very proud of her. They read her stories and said, "Lily, you are a great writer. We love your book." +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks and books. One day, they find a big book with many numbers and spells. They want to learn the numbers and spells. + +"Look, Mia, this is a one. And this is a two. And this is a three." Tim says, pointing at the book. + +"Wow, Tim, you are so smart. You know the numbers. Can you teach me?" Mia asks. + +"Sure, Mia. I will teach you the numbers. And then we can learn the spells. They look fun." Tim says. + +They start to learn the numbers and spells. They say the numbers out loud and try to do the spells. But the spells are hard. They do not work. Tim and Mia get sad and angry. + +"Why can't we do the spells? We say the words right. We do the signs right. What is wrong?" Tim says. + +"I don't know, Tim. Maybe the book is bad. Maybe the spells are not real. Maybe we are not good enough." Mia says. + +They feel ashamed. They think they are not smart. They think they are not good. They do not want to play with the book anymore. They put the book away and go to play with the blocks. + +"Tim, Mia, what are you doing?" Mom says, coming into the room. + +"We are playing with the blocks, Mom." Tim says. + +"Did you have fun with the book? Did you learn the numbers and spells?" Mom asks. + +"No, Mom. The book is bad. The spells are not real. We are not good enough." Mia says. + +Mom looks at the book. She smiles. She hugs Tim and Mia. + +"Tim, Mia, the book is not bad. The spells are not real. But you are good enough. You are very smart. You know the numbers. You tried to learn the spells. You did your best. You should not be ashamed. You should be proud." Mom says. + +"Really, Mom?" Tim and Mia say. + +"Really, Tim and Mia. You are my smart and good children. I love you." Mom says. + +Tim and Mia smile. They feel happy. They feel proud. They hug Mom. They go to play with the book again. They do not care about the spells. They care about the numbers. They have fun. +Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They run and jump and swing and slide. They have fun with their friends and their toys. They are healthy and happy. + +One day, they see a big pond in the park. They want to see what is in the pond. They go near the water and look. They see fish and frogs and ducks. They also see something big and green and scary. It is a crocodile! + +The crocodile sees Ben and Mia. It opens its mouth and shows its teeth. It wants to eat them. Ben and Mia are scared. They run away from the pond. But Ben trips on a rock and falls. He hurts his knee and cries. + +Mia hears Ben cry. She turns around and sees him on the ground. She also sees the crocodile coming out of the water. It is fast and angry. Mia is brave. She picks up a stick and throws it at the crocodile. The stick hits the crocodile on the nose. The crocodile is hurt and angry. It goes back to the pond. + +Mia runs to Ben and helps him up. She hugs him and says, "It's okay, Ben. I'm here. The crocodile is gone." Ben hugs her back and says, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good sister. You saved me." They walk back to their mom and dad. They tell them what happened. Their mom and dad are proud and happy. They give them a kiss and a band-aid. They say, "You are brave and smart. We love you." Ben and Mia smile and say, "We love you too." They are healthy and happy. +Ben and Lily like to collect berries from the garden. They have a big jug to put them in. They want to make yummy jam with the berries. They work hard and fill the jug with red and purple berries. + +But then, a big bird comes and sees the jug. The bird likes berries too. It flies down and tries to take the jug away. Ben and Lily are scared and angry. They shout at the bird and wave their arms. They do not want to lose their berries. + +The bird is stubborn and strong. It pulls the jug with its beak and claws. Ben and Lily pull the jug with their hands. They have a tug-of-war with the bird. The jug swings and shakes. Some berries fall out and splat on the ground. + +Then, Mum comes and sees what is happening. She claps her hands and makes a loud noise. The bird gets scared and lets go of the jug. It flies away and squawks. Ben and Lily are happy and relieved. They hug Mum and thank her for saving their berries. + +Mum helps them carry the jug to the kitchen. They wash the berries and cook them with sugar. They make yummy jam and put it in jars. They eat some jam on toast and share it with Mum. They are proud of their work and enjoy their treat. They still do not like the bird, but they are glad it did not take all their berries. +Tom and Anna are playing with blocks in their room. They are building a big tower with many colors. Tom likes to make the tower taller and taller. Anna likes to make the tower wider and wider. + +"Look, Tom, I suggest we make the tower wider. It will be more stable and pretty," Anna says. + +"No, Anna, I suggest we make the tower taller. It will be more impressive and fun," Tom says. + +They argue and pull the blocks from each other. The tower falls down and makes a loud noise. The blocks are everywhere. The room is messy. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the room. She sees the mess and is not happy. + +"Tom and Anna, what have you done? You have made a big mess in your room. You need to clean it up right now," Mom says. + +Tom and Anna look at each other and feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. They start to pick up the blocks and put them in the box. They decide to work together and share their ideas. They hope to build a better tower next time. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they see a big cake in the park. It is for a marriage. A man and a woman are going to say "I love you" and wear rings. + +Lily and Ben love cake. They want to eat some. But a lady in a white dress and a man in a black suit are watching the cake. They do not want Lily and Ben to eat it. They say "No, this is our cake. Go away." + +Lily and Ben are sad. They have a plan. They wait until the lady and the man are busy. Then they run to the cake. They grab some with their hands. They are happy. They eat the cake. It is yummy. + +But the lady and the man see them. They are angry. They shout "Hey, stop! You are ruining our cake. You are preventing our marriage." They run to Lily and Ben. They want to catch them. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They run away. But they are slow. The cake makes them slow. The lady and the man are fast. They catch them. They are not happy. They say "You are naughty. You have to say sorry. And you have to help us fix the cake." + +Lily and Ben say sorry. They do not want to be naughty. They help the lady and the man fix the cake. They use frosting and sprinkles. They make the cake look nice again. The lady and the man are happy. They say "Thank you. You are good. You can have some cake later. After our marriage." + +Lily and Ben are happy too. They say "You are welcome. We are sorry. We hope you have a good marriage." They hug the lady and the man. They go back to play. They wait for some cake. They are friends. +Sara and Ben like to play pretend. They have a toy kitchen and a toy table. Sara likes to be the cook and Ben likes to be the customer. Sara serves Ben different dishes that she makes with her toys. + +One day, Sara serves Ben a plate of spaghetti. Ben says, "Thank you, Sara. This looks yummy." He pretends to eat the spaghetti with a fork. He makes slurping noises. Sara smiles and says, "You're welcome, Ben. Do you want some cheese on your spaghetti?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, please." Sara takes a toy grater and some toy cheese. She pretends to grate the cheese on Ben's plate. But she grates too hard and the toy grater slips from her hand. It falls on Ben's knee. Ben cries out, "Ow, ow, ow! That hurts!" + +Sara feels sorry and says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to hurt you. Let me see your knee." She picks up the toy grater and looks at Ben's knee. There is a small red mark on it. Sara says, "It's not a big boo-boo. It will go away soon. Do you want a band-aid?" + +Ben sniffles and says, "Yes, please." Sara goes to her toy box and finds a band-aid. She puts it on Ben's knee and says, "There, all better. Are you still hungry?" + +Ben smiles and says, "Yes, I am. Can I have some cake for dessert?" + +Sara says, "Of course, you can. You are a good customer. And I am a fair cook. I will serve you some cake." She goes to the toy oven and takes out a toy cake. She cuts a slice and puts it on a plate. She serves it to Ben and says, "Here you go. Enjoy your cake." + +Ben says, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good cook. And a good friend." He pretends to eat the cake and says, "Mmm, this is delicious." + +Sara and Ben giggle and hug. They are happy to play pretend. They are happy to share. They are happy to be fair. +One day, a pale otter named Lily wanted to play with her friends in the river. She had a plan to make a big splash and surprise them. She climbed on a rock and looked for them. She saw them swimming and diving near the bank. + +"Ready, set, go!" she said to herself and jumped into the water. But she did not make a big splash. She only made a small splash. Her friends did not notice her. They were too busy playing. + +Lily felt sad. She wanted to have fun with them. She swam to the bank and sat on a log. She wondered why her plan did not work. + +"Hi, Lily. What are you doing?" a voice said. It was Ben, another pale otter. He was her friend too. He had seen her jump and swim. + +"I tried to make a big splash and surprise you, but it did not work," Lily said. + +"Why not?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe I am too small. Maybe the rock was too low. Maybe the water was too calm," Lily said. + +Ben thought for a moment. He had an idea. + +"Maybe you need a better plan. Come with me. I know a place where you can make a big splash and surprise everyone," he said. + +He took her by the paw and led her to a different part of the river. There was a big waterfall. The water was loud and fast. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Lily said. + +"Watch this," Ben said. He climbed on a high branch and waited for the right moment. Then he jumped into the water and made a huge splash. The other otters looked up and saw him. They cheered and clapped. + +"That was awesome, Ben!" they said. + +Lily was impressed. She wanted to try too. She followed Ben to the branch and waited for her turn. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I am ready," Lily said. + +"Then go for it!" Ben said. + +Lily jumped into the water and made a big splash too. The other otters looked up and saw her. They cheered and clapped. + +"That was awesome, Lily!" they said. + +Lily felt happy. She had made a big splash and surprised everyone. She had a better plan. She thanked Ben for his help and joined her friends in the water. They played and laughed together. Lily had a lot of fun. She was glad she had a friend like Ben. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. They also like to help their mom and dad with chores. Today, they are helping mom mail some letters. + +"Mom, can we put the letters in the big blue box?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, you can, but be careful. The box is heavy and the street is busy. Hold my hand and look both ways," mom says. + +Anna and Ben hold mom's hand and walk to the big blue box. They take turns putting the letters in the slot. They hear a clunk sound when the letters fall inside. + +"Yay, we mailed the letters!" Ben says. + +"Good job, Anna and Ben. You are very helpful. Now let's go to the store and buy some food for dinner," mom says. + +They walk to the store and see many things. They see fruits, vegetables, bread, cheese, and more. Mom picks some things and puts them in a basket. + +"Mom, what is that?" Anna points to a white thing with green leaves. + +"That is a cauliflower. It is a vegetable. Do you want to try it?" mom asks. + +Anna and Ben look at the cauliflower. It looks like a little tree. + +"Can we eat the little tree?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, you can. We can cook it and make it soft and yummy. Do you want to help me?" mom asks. + +Anna and Ben nod. They like to help mom cook. They put the cauliflower in the basket and go to the cashier. They pay for the food and go home. + +At home, mom washes the cauliflower and cuts it into pieces. Anna and Ben help her put the pieces in a pot with water and salt. They turn on the stove and wait for the water to boil. + +"Mom, can we add some cheese to the little tree?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, we can. Cheese makes everything better. I have some cheese in the fridge. Can you get it for me?" mom asks. + +Anna and Ben run to the fridge and get the cheese. They bring it to mom and she grates some on a plate. She turns off the stove and drains the water from the pot. She puts the cauliflower in a baking dish and sprinkles the cheese on top. She puts the dish in the oven and sets the timer. + +"Mom, can we read a book while we wait?" Ben asks. + +"Of course, you can. Let's go to the living room and pick a book. You can choose one each," mom says. + +Anna and Ben go to the living room and look at their books. They have many books with pictures and words. They each pick one and sit on the couch with mom. Mom reads the books to them and they look at the pictures. They laugh and learn new things. + +The timer beeps and mom goes to the kitchen. She takes out the dish from the oven and smells the cheese and cauliflower. It smells good. + +"Dinner is ready. Come and get it," mom calls. + +Anna and Ben put their books away and run to the kitchen. They see the dish on the table and their plates and forks. They sit down and mom serves them some cauliflower and cheese. They take a bite and chew. + +"Mmm, this is good. I like the little tree," Anna says. + +"Me too. It is soft and yummy. Thank you, mom," Ben says. + +"You're welcome, Anna and Ben. I'm glad you like it. You are very brave to try new things. And you are very good to help me mail the letters and cook the dinner. I love you very much," mom says. + +"I love you too, mom," Anna and Ben say. + +They hug mom and eat their dinner. They are happy and full. They have a good day. +Tom was a wealthy boy who had many toys. He liked to play with his cars, his trains, and his dolls. But he did not like to share his toys with anyone. He was afraid that someone would break them or take them away. + +One day, he decided to bury his toys in the garden. He dug a big hole and put all his toys inside. He covered them with dirt and leaves. He thought that no one would find them there. He felt very clever and happy. + +But then, he heard his mother calling him. She said that they had to go to the hospital. His grandmother was very sick and needed a nurse. Tom felt scared and sad. He loved his grandmother very much. He wanted to see her and make her feel better. + +He ran to the garden and tried to dig up his toys. He wanted to bring one of them to his grandmother. He thought that maybe she would like a doll or a car. But he could not find his toys. He had buried them too deep. He started to cry and scream. + +His mother came and saw him. She asked him what was wrong. He told her that he had buried his toys and could not get them back. She hugged him and said that it was okay. She said that toys were not important. She said that love and kindness were important. She said that they could buy new toys later, but they could not buy a new grandmother. She said that they had to go and see her now. + +Tom wiped his tears and nodded. He felt sorry for being selfish and greedy. He realized that he had made a big mistake. He hoped that his grandmother would forgive him and get well soon. He held his mother's hand and walked to the car. He decided to be more generous and caring from then on. He learned a valuable lesson. +Sara loves her dog, Spot. Spot is big and brown and likes to play. Sara likes to hug Spot and give him treats. One day, Sara finds a new treat for Spot. It is red and round and smells good. Sara thinks Spot will like it a lot. + +Sara takes the treat and goes to find Spot. She sees him in the yard, digging a hole. Sara calls his name and shows him the treat. Spot runs to Sara and wags his tail. He looks at the treat and sniffs it. He opens his mouth and tries to bite it. + +But then, Spot makes a funny noise. He spits out the treat and shakes his head. He rubs his nose on the grass and whines. Sara is confused. She picks up the treat and looks at it. She sees a word on the wrapper. It says "spicy". Sara does not know what "spicy" means, but she thinks it is not good for Spot. + +Sara feels sorry for Spot. She wants to make him happy. She remembers that she has another treat for him. It is a blue collar with a bell. Sara bought it for Spot's birthday, which is tomorrow. She thinks Spot will like it better than the spicy treat. + +Sara runs to the house and gets the collar. She comes back to the yard and finds Spot. He is still rubbing his nose and looking sad. Sara shows him the collar and smiles. She says, "I have a surprise for you, Spot. It is a new collar. It is blue and shiny and has a bell. It is for your birthday. Do you want to try it on?" + +Spot looks at the collar and perks up his ears. He likes blue and shiny things. He likes bells. He likes surprises. He nods his head and wags his tail. Sara wraps the collar around Spot's neck and fastens it. She says, "There you go, Spot. You look very handsome. Happy birthday!" + +Spot barks and jumps. He likes his new collar. He likes Sara. He forgets about the spicy treat. He runs around the yard and makes the bell ring. Sara laughs and claps. She hugs Spot and says, "I love you, Spot. You are my best friend." Spot licks Sara's face and says, "I love you, too, Sara. You are my best friend." They are both very happy. +Tim and Mia liked to play with their toy vehicles. They had cars, trucks, buses and trains. They made noises and moved them around the floor. They pretended they were going to different places. + +One day, they found a new vehicle in their toy box. It was big and hairy. It had four legs and a long tail. It looked like a horse, but it was not a horse. It was a unicorn. It had a horn on its head that sparkled. + +Tim and Mia were very happy. They wanted to ride the unicorn. They took turns to sit on its back. The unicorn was very gentle and friendly. It made a soft sound like a neigh. + +But then, something strange happened. The unicorn started to glow. It shone like a rainbow. Tim and Mia were surprised. They did not know what was going on. The unicorn looked at them and winked. + +Suddenly, the unicorn vanished. It disappeared with a flash of light. Tim and Mia were left with nothing but their toy vehicles. They looked at each other and gasped. They could not believe what they saw. + +They wondered where the unicorn went. They hoped it would come back. They decided to keep it a secret. They did not think anyone would believe them. They smiled and hugged. They knew they had a special friend. +Lila wanted to help her mom clean the house. She saw a rag on the floor and picked it up. She tried to wipe the dust from the table, but the rag was too big and heavy. She dropped it and it made a loud noise. + +Mom came to see what happened. She was not angry, but she smiled and said, "That rag is not for cleaning, Lila. It is for painting. It has paint on it and it can make a mess. Let me show you a better rag." + +Mom took Lila to the closet and gave her a small, soft rag. It was white and delicate, like a cloud. She said, "This rag is for cleaning, Lila. It is gentle and it can make things shine. You can use it to wipe the dust from the picture frames, like this." + +Lila followed Mom and tried to wipe the dust from the picture frames. She liked the delicate rag and how it felt in her hand. She saw the pictures of her family and friends and smiled. She was happy to help Mom and make the house look nice. She said, "Thank you, Mom, for the good rag. I like to clean with you." +Lila and Sam were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big map on the wall. It showed many places and colors. + +"What is that?" Lila asked. + +"That is a map. It shows the world. The world is very big and has many nations. Nations are like big families that live together," Sam said. + +"Wow, that is amazing. Can we go to other nations?" Lila said. + +"Maybe one day. But some nations are not very nice. They fight and hurt each other. That makes the world sad," Sam said. + +"Why do they fight? Why can't they be friends like us?" Lila said. + +"I don't know. Maybe they don't understand each other. Maybe they are scared or angry. Maybe they need someone to help them," Sam said. + +"Who can help them?" Lila said. + +"Maybe we can. Maybe we can send them letters and pictures and tell them we want to be friends. Maybe we can share our toys and books and stories. Maybe we can make them happy and heal their hurts," Sam said. + +Lila smiled. She liked Sam's idea. She thought it was kind and brave. She thought it was a good way to make the world a better place. + +"Let's do it. Let's be friends with the world. Let's make the nations happy and heal them," Lila said. + +Sam nodded. He hugged Lila. They ran to get their crayons and paper. They started to write and draw. They hoped their letters and pictures would reach the other nations. They hoped their words and colors would make a difference. They hoped their friendship would spread. They were amazing. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. The sun is big and bright. It makes everything shine. Tom and Mia like to shine too. They wear shiny clothes and shiny shoes. + +One day, they find a shiny toy in the grass. It is a car. It is red and silver. It has four wheels and a horn. Tom and Mia both want the car. They both reach for it. + +"Mine!" Tom says. + +"No, mine!" Mia says. + +They pull the car. They start to fight. They are not friends anymore. They are angry and sad. + +A big dog sees them. He is black and furry. He likes shiny things too. He runs to them. He barks. He wants the car. He grabs it with his teeth. He runs away. + +Tom and Mia are scared. They stop fighting. They look at each other. They feel sorry. They hug. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Mia says. + +"I'm sorry, Mia," Tom says. + +They are friends again. They are thoughtful. They share their things. They do not fight. They play together. They look for the dog. They want their car back. They hope the dog is nice. They hope the sun will shine. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play together. One day, they decide to make a house with some boxes and blankets. They find a big box and a small box. They put the small box on top of the big box. They cover the boxes with a blanket. They make a door and a window with scissors. + +"Look, we have a house!" Ben says. "It is very nice." + +"Yes, it is. Do you want to go inside?" Mia asks. + +"OK, let's go." Ben says. They crawl inside the house. It is cozy and warm. + +They pretend to live in the house. They have some toys and books. They also have some snacks. They have cookies and apples. They share the snacks. + +"These cookies are tasty." Mia says. "Do you like them?" + +"Yes, I do. They are sweet and crunchy." Ben says. "Do you like the apples?" + +"Yes, I do. They are juicy and fresh." Mia says. "They are good for you." + +They discuss what they like and what they don't like. They agree on many things. They are happy. They enjoy their house and their snacks. They have fun. +Lily and Max liked to play with their gear toys. They had big wheels, small wheels, long sticks, short sticks, and many colors. They could make cars, trains, robots, and more. They had fun making and moving their gear toys. + +One day, they wanted to make a big gear tower. They used all their gear toys to make a tall and strong tower. They were very proud of their tower. They wanted to show it to Mom and Dad. + +But then, Sam came. Sam was Lily's and Max's baby brother. He liked to crawl and grab things. He saw the gear tower and wanted to play with it. He crawled to the tower and pulled a wheel. The tower started to shake. Lily and Max shouted, "No, Sam, no!" + +But it was too late. Sam pulled another wheel, and the tower fell down. All the gear toys separated and scattered on the floor. Sam laughed and clapped his hands. He liked the noise and the colors. + +Lily and Max were sad and angry. They worked hard to make the tower, and Sam broke it. They cried and yelled at Sam. Sam cried too. He did not understand why they were mad at him. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to see what happened. They saw the mess and the tears. They hugged Lily and Max and Sam. They said, "It's okay, it's okay. Sam did not mean to break your tower. He is too little to know. You can make another tower later. But now, you are all tired. Why don't you clean up the gear toys and go to bed?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They were tired. They picked up the gear toys and put them in a box. They said sorry to Sam and gave him a kiss. Sam smiled and hugged them. They said good night to Mom and Dad and went to their rooms. They slept well and dreamed of new gear toys. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they find a big blue truck in the garage. It is dad's truck. They want to drive it. + +"Let's start the truck," Tom says. He climbs into the driver's seat. He puts the key in the hole and turns it. + +"Vroom, vroom!" The truck makes a loud noise. Sam jumps into the passenger seat. He sees a white bottle on the floor. He picks it up. + +"What is this?" Sam asks. He opens the bottle and smells it. It smells bad. He makes a face. + +"It is salt," Tom says. "Dad uses it to melt the snow on the road. Don't drink it. It is yucky." + +Sam does not listen. He is curious. He puts the bottle to his mouth and drinks some salt. He spits it out. It is very salty. He coughs and cries. + +"Yuck, yuck, yuck!" Sam says. He throws the bottle out the window. The bottle hits a cat. The cat hisses and runs away. + +"Uh-oh," Tom says. He sees the cat. He sees the bottle. He sees the salt on the ground. He is scared. He thinks dad will be angry. + +"Let's go," Tom says. He turns the key again. He tries to drive the truck. But he does not know how. He pushes the pedals and turns the wheel. The truck moves forward and backward. It bumps into a fence. It bumps into a tree. It bumps into a trash can. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" Sam says. He is scared too. He wants to get out of the truck. He tries to open the door. But it is locked. + +"Help, help, help!" Tom and Sam scream. They hope someone will hear them. They hope dad will come. They hope dad will not be angry. They hope the cat will be okay. They hope the salt will not hurt the plants. They hope the truck will not break. They hope they will not get in trouble. They hope they will learn their lesson. They hope they will never play with dad's truck again. +Tom and Lily wanted to buy a gift for their mom. They saw a shiny necklace in the shop window. It was very expensive, but they thought mom would love it. They took some money from their dad's wallet and went inside the shop. + +The shop lady was nice. She helped them buy the necklace and put it in a pretty box. She said they could return it if they changed their mind. Tom and Lily thanked her and ran home. They hid the box under their bed and waited for mom to come back. + +But mom came back early. She saw dad's wallet on the table and opened it. She was angry. She saw that a lot of money was gone. She asked Tom and Lily what they did. They were scared. They told her about the necklace. They showed her the box. + +Mom was very sad. She said they should not take dad's money without asking. She said they should not buy expensive things they did not need. She said they should return the necklace and say sorry to dad. She took the box and the receipt and went back to the shop. + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They wanted to make mom happy, but they made her sad. They had a bad idea. They cried and hugged each other. They hoped mom would forgive them. They hoped dad would forgive them. They hoped the shop lady would take the necklace back. They learned a hard lesson. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play games. Sometimes they play with cards, sometimes they play with blocks, sometimes they play with dolls. They have fun, but they also want to win. They do not like to lose. + +One day, they find a fancy sheet in their mom's closet. It is big and soft and has many colors. They think it is a magic sheet. They decide to play a game with it. They spread the sheet on the floor and take turns to hide under it. The one who finds the other one first wins. + +Sara goes first. She hides under the sheet and waits for Ben to find her. Ben looks around the room and sees the sheet. He thinks Sara is under it. He runs to the sheet and lifts it up. But Sara is not there. She has moved to another corner. She laughs and says, "I win!" + +Ben is surprised and sad. He wants to win too. He hides under the sheet and waits for Sara to find him. Sara looks around the room and sees the sheet. She thinks Ben is under it. She runs to the sheet and lifts it up. But Ben is not there. He has moved to another corner. He laughs and says, "I win!" + +Sara is surprised and sad. She wants to win too. They keep playing like this, moving under the sheet and trying to find each other. But they never find each other. They only find the empty sheet. They get tired and bored. They do not have fun. + +They realize that the sheet is not magic. It is just a fancy sheet. They also realize that winning is not fun if they do not play together. They decide to stop playing with the sheet and play with something else. They hug and say, "We are sorry. We are friends. We do not need to win. We need to share." + +They learn that sharing is better than winning. They have fun again. They are happy. +Lily and Max were adventurous twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they decided to make a fort with cushions and blankets in the living room. They piled up the cushions and draped the blankets over them, leaving a small opening for the door. + +"Look, Max, we have a castle!" Lily said, crawling inside the fort. "We are the king and queen, and this is our kingdom!" + +Max followed her and nodded. "Yes, and we have to protect it from the dragon!" he said, pointing to their dog, Rex, who was sleeping on the couch. "He might wake up and try to attack us!" + +Lily and Max grabbed some toys and pretended they were swords and shields. They waited for Rex to move, but he did not. He just snored loudly. + +"Maybe he is a friendly dragon," Lily suggested. "Maybe we can pet him and make him our friend." + +Max shook his head. "No, he is a mean dragon. We have to scare him away. Let's shout at him and make him run!" + +Lily and Max agreed and crawled out of the fort. They ran towards Rex and shouted as loud as they could. + +"Roar! Go away, dragon! This is our castle!" + +Rex opened his eyes and looked at them. He was not scared. He was happy. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. + +Lily and Max laughed and hugged him. They realized he was not a dragon, but a good dog. They decided to let him join their fort and play with them. + +They all went back to the fort and had fun. They were adventurous, but they were also kind. +Lily and Tom are playing with blocks in their room. They want to build a big tower, but they do not know how tall it is. Lily has an idea. + +"Let's measure it with a ruler!" she says. She runs to the desk and gets a ruler. She brings it back to Tom. + +"Good idea, Lily!" Tom says. He holds the ruler next to the tower. He counts the numbers on the ruler. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. The tower is ten blocks high!" + +"Wow, that's very high!" Lily says. She claps her hands. She is happy. + +Suddenly, they hear a voice from downstairs. It is their mom. + +"Lily and Tom, time to tidy up your room!" she says. "It's almost dinner time!" + +Lily and Tom look at each other. They do not want to stop playing. They like their tower. + +"Can we leave it here, mom?" Lily asks. She uses a sweet voice. + +"No, you can't, Lily," mom says. "You have to put away your blocks. They are all over the floor. Someone could trip on them." + +Lily and Tom sigh. They know mom is right. They start to take down their tower. They put the blocks in a box. They put the ruler back on the desk. They make their room tidy. + +"Good job, Lily and Tom!" mom says. She comes upstairs and gives them a hug. "You are very good at measuring and tidying. Now, let's go have dinner. I made your favorite: spaghetti and meatballs!" + +Lily and Tom smile. They are hungry. They follow mom downstairs. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. Some are big and some are small. Some are red and some are blue. + +One day, Anna and Ben find a new car in the garage. It is very big and shiny. It has four doors and four wheels. It has a license on the back. The license has numbers and letters. Anna and Ben do not know what they mean. + +Anna and Ben want to play with the new car. They urge their mom to let them. They say, "Please, mom, please. Can we play with the new car? It is so pretty and fun. We will be careful and good." + +Mom says, "No, Anna and Ben. You cannot play with the new car. It is not a toy. It is dad's car. He needs it to go to work. He is very proud of his car. He worked hard to buy it. You can only look at it, but not touch it." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They do not understand why they cannot play with the new car. They think it is unfair. They go back to their room and play with their cars and trucks. They pretend they have licenses and drive around. They have fun, but they still wish they could play with the new car. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat ice cream cones. One day, Timmy saw another boy who didn't have an ice cream cone. Timmy wanted to share his cone with the other boy, but the other boy was harsh and said no. + +Timmy felt sad, but he didn't give up. He asked the other boy again if he wanted to share his cone. This time, the other boy said yes and they both enjoyed the ice cream together. Timmy felt happy that he could share his cone with someone else. + +The moral of the story is that sharing is a good thing. It's always better to share what you have with others, even if they are harsh at first. You never know, maybe they will change their mind and become your friend. And remember, it's never okay to slap someone, even if they are mean to you. +Once upon a time, there was a raven. The raven was very black and big. It lived in a tree with its friends. One day, the raven saw a can of spray. It was very impressive to the raven. It wanted to play with it. + +The raven sprayed the spray and it felt very happy. But then, it saw that the spray was bad for the tree. The tree started to die. The raven felt very sad. It learned that sometimes things that look impressive can be bad. It promised to never spray anything again. + +The moral of the story is that we should always think before we do something. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the water. He would go to the lake with his mom and dad and splash around. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, it's time to go home and change your clothes." Timmy didn't want to go home because he was having too much fun. + +But then, a big wave came and splashed Timmy's clothes. Now, Timmy was angry because his clothes were all wet. "Mom, I'm angry! My clothes are all wet!" Timmy said. His mom said, "It's okay, Timmy. Let's go home and change your clothes." Timmy felt better knowing that he could change his clothes and play in the water again another day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite purple dress every day. One day, Lily's mom brought her a new dress, but it was ugly and Lily didn't like it. + +Lily sighed and said to her mom, "I don't like this dress. It's ugly." + +Her mom replied, "I'm sorry you don't like it, but let's try it on and see how it looks." + +Lily reluctantly tried on the dress and to her surprise, it didn't look so bad after all. She smiled and said, "It's not so ugly anymore. I like it." + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things can look different than what we expect, and it's important to give them a chance. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lovely doll that she took everywhere. One day, Lily's mom told her that she needed to take her to the doctor for a shot. Lily was scared because she knew that the doctor would use a needle to give her the shot. + +At the doctor's office, Lily saw the needle and started to cry. Her mom tried to comfort her and said, "Don't worry, it won't hurt." The doctor took the needle and gave Lily the shot. It hurt a little bit, but Lily was brave. + +After the doctor's visit, Lily and her mom went to the park to play. Lily was happy that the shot was over and she could play with her doll again. But suddenly, Lily started to feel sick. Her mom rushed her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily had gotten a bad infection from the needle and she didn't make it. + +From that day on, Lily's mom always made sure to ask the doctor if the needle was clean and safe before letting Lily get a shot. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with a big chimney. The chimney was very tall and made the house famous in the town. + +One day, Lily's mom wanted to teach her how to make cookies. Lily was very excited to learn. They went to the kitchen and her mom showed her all the ingredients. Lily mixed the ingredients together and put the cookies in the oven. + +While they were waiting for the cookies to bake, Lily looked out the window and saw the chimney. She pointed to it and said, "Look, Mommy! Our house is famous because of our big chimney!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is. And now you know how to make cookies, which is something else you can teach others." Lily was happy and couldn't wait to share her new skill with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy's mom bought him a new car. It was very cheap, but Timmy loved it anyway. + +Timmy took his new car outside to play with it. He was having so much fun driving it around when suddenly, he crashed it into a tree. The car was wrecked! Timmy was so sad. + +His mom saw how sad he was and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll let you pick out a new car tomorrow." Timmy was happy again and went to bed dreaming of all the new cars he could pick out. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved rockets and wanted to buy one. His mom said they couldn't afford an expensive rocket, but they found a cheap one at the store. Timmy was so happy! He played with his rocket all day long. + +But then, it was time to go to bed. Timmy didn't want to leave his rocket behind, but his mom said it was time to close his eyes and go to sleep. Timmy hugged his rocket tightly and closed his eyes, dreaming of flying to the moon. + +The next day, Timmy woke up and ran to his rocket. But it wasn't there! He looked everywhere, but couldn't find it. He started to cry. Then, his mom came in and told him she had put it away last night to keep it safe. Timmy was relieved and gave his mom a big hug. From then on, he made sure to close his rocket and put it away before bed every night. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny. The bunny liked to hop around and play all day. One day, the bunny met a big animal. The animal was not friendly and scared the bunny. + +The bunny wanted to run away, but its legs were shaking with fear. "Please don't hurt me," said the bunny. "I won't hurt you if you give me all your carrots," said the animal. + +The bunny was ashamed that it didn't have any carrots to give. The bunny tried to hop away, but the animal caught it and ate it for dinner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and paint. One day, she saw an owl in the park. The owl was so pretty with big eyes and feathers. Lily wanted to draw the owl, but she didn't have paper or paint. + +She asked her mom, "Mommy, can I draw the owl on the wall?" Her mom said, "No, Lily. That's not creative. You can draw the owl on paper." + +Lily was sad because she didn't have any paper. But then, her mom gave her a napkin to use. Lily was happy and started to draw the owl. But she accidentally spilled juice on the napkin. She said, "Oh no! The juice is on the owl. What should I do?" + +Her mom said, "Just wipe it off, Lily. It's okay." Lily wiped the juice off the owl and finished her drawing. She realized that even if things don't go as planned, she can always fix it. The moral of the story is that it's important to be creative, but also to be responsible and clean up our messes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved getting packages in the mail. One day, she got a big package from her grandma. Lily was so excited to open it. She asked her mom to help her. + +"Zip it open, Mommy!" Lily said. + +Her mom laughed and said, "Okay, let's see what's inside this ancient package." + +Lily's eyes widened as they opened the package. Inside was a beautiful dress from her grandma. "Thank you, Grandma!" Lily said. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to eat avocado and would always ask her mom to make her some guacamole. One day, Lily saw her mom drawing a picture. "What are you doing?" she asked. "I'm designing a new dress for your aunt's wedding," her mom replied. + +Lily was curious and asked if she could help. Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, you can be my helper." They worked together and designed a beautiful dress that made Lily cheerful. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home and saw the guacamole on the table. "Mmm, this looks delicious," he said. "Did you make this, Lily?" "Yes, I love avocado," Lily replied. "And we also designed a dress today," she added with a big smile. Her dad was proud of her and said, "Wow, you're such a talented little girl!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his toys when his mommy came in and told him they had to go to the doctor. Timmy didn't like going to the doctor because he was scared of the big machines and bright lights. + +When they got to the doctor's office, Timmy saw that the machines weren't so scary and the lights were not too bright. The doctor was very nice and made Timmy feel better. Timmy even told the doctor a joke and they both laughed. + +After the doctor visit, Timmy and his mommy went to the park and played on the swings. Timmy was happy that he didn't have to go to the doctor again for a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a nice frog named Fred. Fred lived in a big pond with all his frog friends. One day, a big bird named Bob came to the pond. Bob wanted to eat all the frogs! Fred and his friends were scared. + +Fred had an idea. He asked Bob, "Can you allow us to leave the pond and go to a new home?" Bob thought about it and said yes. So, Fred and his friends hopped out of the pond and found a new home in a nice meadow. They were safe and happy there. + +From that day on, Fred and his friends were always careful when new animals came to their pond. They knew they could always ask for help and find a new home if they needed to. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse who was very lonely. She had no friends to play with and felt sad all the time. One day, she decided to go on an adventure to find a friend. She walked and walked until she came across a big tree. Inside the tree, there were many spirits who were also lonely. They asked the little mouse to play with them, but she didn't want to. She wanted a friend who looked like her. + +The little mouse continued on her adventure and soon came across a group of other mice. They were all having fun and playing games. The little mouse was happy and wanted to join in. But the other mice didn't want to play with her because she was different. The little mouse felt sad again and didn't know what to do. + +She remembered the spirits inside the tree and decided to go back to them. This time, she chose to play with them and they had a lot of fun together. But as the day went on, the spirits started to get mean and started to hurt the little mouse. She tried to run away, but it was too late. The spirits had taken her spirit and she was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going on adventures. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big square sandbox. + +"Mommy, can I play in the sandbox?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, you can!" her mom replied. + +Lily was so excited to play in the sandbox. She grabbed her bucket and shovel and started building a cool castle. + +"Look, Mommy! I made a castle!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Wow, that's amazing! You're such a great builder!" + +Lily felt happy and proud of herself. She continued playing in the sandbox and had so much fun. +Once upon a time, a leopard lived in the jungle. One day, the leopard saw a rabbit and chased after it. The rabbit was scared and ran away as fast as it could. The leopard ran and ran until it got lost in the jungle. It didn't know where it was and felt very scared. The leopard realized it had made a mistake and wanted someone to forgive it for scaring the rabbit. + +Suddenly, the leopard saw a group of animals. They were unknown to the leopard and the leopard was scared. The animals saw the leopard and started to run away. The leopard felt very sad and wanted to make friends with them. The leopard decided to ask for forgiveness for scaring the rabbit. The animals listened and forgave the leopard. They became friends and the leopard was no longer alone in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She had a pretty skirt that was wide and twirly. She loved to swing on the swing in the park, feeling the wind in her hair. + +One day, she went to the park and saw a big dog. The dog was not friendly and started to chase her. She ran and ran, but her skirt got caught on a branch and she fell down. The dog caught up to her and bit her leg. + +The girl cried and cried, and her mommy came to take her to the hospital. The doctors fixed her leg, but she never went back to the park again. She missed her skirt and her swing, but she was too scared to go back. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved dinosaurs. He had a toy dinosaur that he played with every day. One morning, Timmy woke up early and smelled something smelly. He got out of bed and followed the smell to the kitchen. + +There, he found his mom making breakfast. She had burnt the eggs and they smelled smelly. Timmy wrinkled his nose and said, "Ew, smelly!" His mom laughed and said, "Sorry, Timmy. I'll make you something else." + +After breakfast, Timmy went to play with his toy dinosaur. He imagined that he was in a jungle with real dinosaurs. He pretended to wake up his toy dinosaur and they went on an adventure together. It was a fun day for Timmy and his smelly breakfast was soon forgotten. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to wear an apron so that she wouldn't get her dress dirty. Lily put on the apron and felt very happy. + +Lily's mommy was making cookies and she asked Lily to help her. Lily was very excited and she started to mix the ingredients. Her mommy told her that they needed to make sure they followed the recipe exactly, so that the cookies would turn out good. + +Lily did her best to follow the recipe and her mommy helped her record the steps. When they were finished, they put the cookies in the oven and waited patiently. Finally, the cookies were ready and they smelled delicious! Lily and her mommy tasted the cookies and they were very good. Lily learned that when you follow the recipe and work hard, you can make something very special. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack had a big ladder that he used to climb up to the roof. One day, Jack's friend came over to play. His friend was very serious and didn't like to play games. Jack asked his friend if he wanted to help him weigh the ladder. They put the ladder on a scale and found out that it was very heavy. Jack's friend was happy to help and they had fun together. From then on, Jack's friend wasn't so serious anymore and they played games together all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a good little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a fox in the bushes. The fox had a shiny toy in its mouth. + +Lily wanted the toy, but it was too far away. She said, "Mr. Fox, can you please reach the toy for me?" The fox said, "Sure, but you have to give me something in return." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I have a yummy cookie. Would you like it?" The fox agreed and reached the toy for Lily. She was very happy and gave the fox the cookie. They both smiled and went on their way. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat sausages. One day, he found a really big sausage and he was so happy. Timmy wanted to show everyone his big sausage, so he went to his friend's house. + +"Look at my big sausage!" Timmy said to his friend. But his friend just laughed and said, "That's not a big sausage, it's just a regular one. You're being silly." + +Timmy felt sad and his sausage started to shrink. "My sausage used to be big, but now it's small," Timmy said with a humble voice. + +"Don't worry, Timmy," his friend said. "It doesn't matter how big your sausage is. What matters is that we're friends and we can share it together." + +Timmy smiled and they both ate the sausage together. From that day on, Timmy never cared about the size of his sausage again. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little puppy. He loved to play and run around with his friends. One day, he saw a big bone and wanted to eat it. But the bone was too big and didn't fit in his mouth. He tried and tried, but it just wouldn't fit. + +Suddenly, a cop came and saw the puppy struggling. The cop thought the puppy was trying to steal the bone and took him away. The puppy was sad and missed his friends. He wished he could go back and play with them. + +But the puppy never got to go back. He was taken to a place where he couldn't play anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big dog. He was so enormous that he could almost touch the sky. His owner loved him very much and took him for walks every day. One day, the dog saw a little bird flying in the sky and decided to follow it. The owner tried to call him back, but the dog was too excited to listen. He followed the bird through the fields and over the hills until they reached a big tree. The bird flew up to the top of the tree, and the dog followed him. But when they got to the top, the bird flew away, and the dog was all alone. He didn't know how to get back to his owner, and he started to feel very scared. But then he heard his owner calling his name, and he barked and barked until she found him. From that day on, the dog never followed birds again, but he was still the owner's best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in a hot desert. He was very thirsty and tired. So, he decided to march through the sand to find an oasis. + +He walked and walked until he saw some palm trees and a small pool of water. The lion was so happy to find the oasis. He drank the water and felt much better. + +Suddenly, he heard a serious voice behind him. It was a wise old owl who lived in the oasis. The owl told the lion that he should be careful in the desert and not to wander too far. The lion listened carefully and promised to be more careful. + +From that day on, the lion visited the oasis often and became good friends with the wise old owl. They would sit and talk under the palm trees and enjoy the cool water together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read magazines because they had lots of pictures and stories. One day, Timmy's mom let him go to the store with her. + +At the store, Timmy saw a really cool magazine with his favorite superhero on the cover. He asked his mom if he could have it, but she said he had to wait until they got home. + +When they got home, Timmy's mom let him open the magazine. He was so excited to see all the pictures and read the stories. Timmy thought it was the coolest magazine ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with clay. He would make all sorts of shapes and creatures out of the clay. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy thought Timmy's clay creations were weird, but Timmy didn't mind. They played together for a while, making all sorts of things out of the clay. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom called them in for lunch. They left the clay on the table, but Timmy's little sister came into the room and started playing with it. Timmy's sister was too young to know that clay can be sharp, and she accidentally swallowed some of it. Timmy's mom rushed her to the hospital, but it was too late. Timmy's sister had choked on the clay and passed away. + +Timmy and his family were very sad. They knew they should have been more careful with the clay. Timmy never wanted to play with clay again, and he never forgot the day his sister died. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat steak with her family. Her mom would always ask her how she wanted it cooked. Lily would say, "I want it rare, please." + +One day, Lily was chewing on a piece of steak when she suddenly felt something hard in her mouth. She took it out and saw that it was her tooth! She was so happy because she knew the tooth fairy would come and leave her a special present under her pillow. + +The next day, Lily showed her friends at school her shiny new coin from the tooth fairy. They were all so jealous and wanted to lose their teeth too. But Lily knew that it would happen when it was meant to happen. She was just happy to have a special gift from the tooth fairy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, furry dog named Max. Max loved to ride in the car with Lily and stick his head out the window to feel the wind on his face. + +One day, Lily and Max went to the park. They saw a bird with big, beautiful wings. Lily wanted to touch the bird's wings, but Max barked and scared the bird away. + +After playing at the park, Lily and Max went back home. Lily asked her mom if she could ride her bike outside. Max wagged his tail and followed along. Lily pedaled her bike while Max ran beside her, his furry coat bouncing in the wind. They had so much fun riding together! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her family. One day, Lily saw a door in her room. She opened the door and found a magical world inside. She became very happy and ran inside to explore. + +In the magical world, she met a poor little bunny. The bunny was very sad because he had no food to eat. Lily felt very sad for the bunny and decided to help him. She gave the bunny some carrots and the bunny became very happy. + +Lily and the bunny became very good friends and they played together all day. When it was time to go back home, Lily said goodbye to the bunny and went back through the door. She was very happy that she had a new friend and that she could help him. From that day on, Lily always left the door open so that the bunny could come and visit her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved trains and always wanted to ride one. One day, his mom took him to the train station to ride a train. Timmy was so happy and excited. + +When they got on the train, Timmy noticed that it was very noisy. The train made a lot of loud sounds and it made Timmy scared. He wanted to jump off the train and go home. + +But then, Timmy saw a little girl who was also scared. He went over to her and they started talking. Timmy told her that he was scared too, but they could be brave together. They held hands and watched the scenery go by. Soon, they were both laughing and having fun. + +Timmy learned that sometimes scary things can turn into fun adventures with a little bit of courage. And he was happy he didn't jump off the train after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily's little brother tore Teddy's arm off while playing. Lily was sad and cried. + +Lily's mom saw her crying and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"My brother tore Teddy's arm off," Lily said, showing her mom the torn arm. + +Lily's mom took Teddy's arm and some yarn. She sewed Teddy's arm back on using the yarn. Lily was happy to see Teddy fixed and gave her mom a big hug. + +"Thank you, Mommy. Teddy is all better now," Lily said, smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and always had her favorite toy with her, a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, while playing, Teddy fell into a puddle of oil and got all dirty. Lily was sad because Teddy was spoiled. + +She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, Teddy is all dirty. Can you help me clean him?" Mommy said, "Sure, let's wash him with soap and water." They cleaned Teddy and he looked as good as new. + +Later that day, while walking in the park, Lily saw a wild rabbit. She said, "Mommy, look at the wild rabbit. It's so cute!" Mommy said, "Yes, it is. But we shouldn't touch wild animals, they might get scared." Lily agreed and they continued their walk, happy to have cleaned Teddy and seen a wild rabbit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swim in the pool with her mommy and daddy. The pool was big and blue and made her feel happy. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her to be careful and not run too fast around the pool. Lily didn't want to fall and get hurt, so she listened to her mommy. She knew her mommy cared about her and wanted her to be safe. + +Lily splashed and played in the pool for a long time. She loved the feeling of the cool water on her skin. When it was time to go home, she was sad to leave the pool. But she knew she would come back again soon and have more fun with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with cards. One day, she found a dangerous card on the ground. It had a picture of a scary monster on it. + +Lily's mom saw the card and said, "That card is dangerous! You shouldn't play with it." + +Lily said, "But I want to try and beat the monster on the card!" + +Her mom replied, "No, it's too dangerous. Let's play with some other cards that are safe." + +Lily agreed and they played with some other cards together. They had lots of fun and Lily learned that it's important to be safe when playing with things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing outside in the garden when she saw a bug crawling on the ground. She thought it was very interesting and decided to pick it up. + +Suddenly, her big brother Jack came over and said, "Lily, don't pick up that bug! Bugs are yucky and I hate them." + +Lily didn't understand why Jack hated bugs so much. She thought it was foolish to hate something so small and harmless. So, she decided to keep the bug and take care of it until it was time for it to go back outside. + +As Lily and Jack were walking back to the house, Lily said to her brother, "I don't hate bugs, Jack. They are my friends." Jack just rolled his eyes and said, "You're so silly, Lily." But Lily didn't mind because she knew that bugs were special in their own way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but one day it got dark and she had to go inside. Lily's mom said, "Let's record your favorite show so you can watch it later." + +Lily agreed and went to her room to play. She found a toy car with a zip on the back and started to play with it. Suddenly, she heard a noise outside her window. It was her friend, Tommy. "Hi Lily!" he said. + +Lily was happy to see her friend and invited him in. They played together until it was time for Tommy to go home. Lily's mom came in and said, "It's time for bed now, Lily." + +Lily climbed into bed and watched her favorite show that her mom had recorded. She fell asleep with a smile on her face, dreaming about playing with her friend Tommy again. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Max. Max loved to run and jump and play all day long. But one day, Max started to feel sick. He didn't want to play anymore and he didn't have any energy. Max was suffering. + +Max's owner, a little girl named Lily, noticed that Max wasn't feeling well. She took him to the vet and the vet told her that Max had eaten something he shouldn't have. The vet gave Max some medicine and told Lily that Max needed to rest for a little while. + +So, Lily took Max home and let him rest. She didn't play with him like she usually did, because she knew he needed time to feel better. After a few days, Max started to feel better and he was back to his playful self again. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to keep an eye on Max and make sure he didn't eat anything he shouldn't. Max was happy to be back to playing and having fun with Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a plastic toy that she loved to play with every day. One day, Lily's toy broke and she was very sad. Her mom tried to fix it with tape, but it didn't work. + +So, Lily's mom took the toy to a man who could fix it. He used a special tool to zip the plastic back together. When Lily got her toy back, she was so happy! She hugged it tight and played with it all day long. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to be careful with her toy so it wouldn't break again. And whenever it did break, she knew just where to go to get it fixed with a zip and some plastic. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy had to go to work, and her daddy had to go to the store. Lily was feeling lonely, so she decided to go outside and play. + +While she was playing, a stranger walked up to her. Lily was scared because she didn't know the stranger. The stranger said, "Hello, little girl. What are you doing?" Lily didn't answer because she was too scared. + +The stranger saw that Lily was scared, so he tried to make her feel better. He said, "Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you. My name is John. What's your name?" Lily said, "My name is Lily." + +John and Lily talked for a little while, and soon Lily wasn't scared anymore. John was a nice man, and Lily was happy to have someone to talk to. When it was time for John to go, he said, "It was nice to meet you, Lily. I hope you have a good day." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you. I had a good time talking to you." + +Lily went back inside and told her mommy and daddy about her new friend. They were happy that Lily had made a new friend and succeeded in overcoming her fear of strangers. From that day on, Lily wasn't as lonely anymore because she knew that she could always make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books with her mommy every night before bed. One night, they read a story about a magical butterfly that lived in a deep forest. + +Lily loved the story so much that she dreamed about it all night long. The next day, she asked her mommy if they could make some butter together. They got out the butter and mixed it until it was soft and creamy. + +Then, they went outside and found a deep hole in the ground. Lily's mommy spread the butter on a piece of bread and dropped it down the hole. They waited and waited, but nothing happened. + +Lily was sad that the butterfly didn't come to eat the butter, but she was happy that she got to spend time with her mommy and read a fun story. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to wander around her neighborhood. She would often go for walks with her mom and dad, but sometimes she would go by herself. One day, while she was wandering around, she saw a big van parked on the street. It was an unusual sight because she had never seen a van like this before. + +Curious, Lily went closer to the van and saw that there was a man inside. He rolled down the window and said, "Hello little girl, do you need help with something?" Lily shook her head and said, "No, I was just wandering around and saw your van. It's very unusual." The man smiled and said, "Thank you, I like to make things that are different." + +Lily and the man talked for a little while longer before she said goodbye and continued on her wanderings. She felt happy to have met someone new and to have seen something unusual. +Once upon a time, there was a good wolf. He lived in the forest with his friends. One day, the wolf went for a walk and he saw a rabbit. The rabbit was scared because he thought the wolf would eat him. But the wolf said, "Don't worry, I'm a good wolf. I won't hurt you." + +The rabbit felt happy and they became friends. They played together and had fun. But one day, the rabbit lied to the wolf. He said he had to go home, but he really wanted to play with his other friends. The wolf felt sad because he thought the rabbit was his friend. But the wolf forgave him because he was a good wolf and he knew it was important to forgive. +Once upon a time, there was a family. They lived in a big house with many rooms. One day, the family decided to create a scary movie. They dressed up in costumes and pretended to be monsters. The little girl in the family was scared, but her parents told her it was just make-believe. + +Later that night, the family went to bed. The little girl was still scared, but she tried to sleep. Suddenly, she heard a noise outside her window. She looked out and saw a real monster! The monster came inside and scared the family. They tried to run away, but the monster caught them. + +In the end, the family was never seen again. The little girl learned that sometimes, pretending to be scary can create real scary things. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very loyal to his owner, Sarah. One day, while they were playing outside, Max saw a butterfly and ran after it. He didn't notice the big hole in the ground and fell in! Sarah heard Max barking and ran to see what had happened. She saw Max at the bottom of the hole and knew she had to help him. She called for her dad and they got a ladder to rescue Max. Later that day, there was an earthquake and Sarah was scared. But Max stayed by her side and made her feel safe. +Once upon a time, there was a famous chef named Mama Bear. Mama Bear loved to cook food and make it taste very yummy. She had a restaurant in the forest where all the animals came to eat. + +One day, Mama Bear was making a soup for the season. She was putting in carrots, potatoes, and peas. Suddenly, Baby Rabbit came into the kitchen and said, "Mama Bear, can I help you make the soup?" + +Mama Bear smiled and said, "Of course you can help, Baby Rabbit. Can you slap the garlic for me?" Baby Rabbit was happy to help and slapped the garlic with his paw. The soup smelled so good that all the animals in the forest came to Mama Bear's restaurant to eat it. From that day on, Baby Rabbit was Mama Bear's helper in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who liked to run around in the wild. He had a big smile on his face and loved to play. One day, he stumbled on a rock and hurt his knee. It hurt a lot and he cried. His mommy came to help him and put a bandage on his knee. The boy felt better and continued to play. But later, he stumbled again and this time, he fell into a deep hole. He couldn't get out and nobody could hear him cry for help. The boy was stuck in the hole forever. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a wife. She was very nice and kind. One day, the man wanted to introduce his wife to his friends. He drove his car very fast to his friend's house. When they arrived, the man said, "This is my wife!" His friends were happy to meet her. They all played together and had a lot of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and couldn't wait for her yummy meal. She loved eating yummy food, but there was one thing she hated - vegetables. + +Her mom cooked her favorite meal, spaghetti with meatballs, but Lily noticed something strange. There were green things in her spaghetti. She knew they were vegetables and she hated them. + +Lily's mom told her to try it before she said she hated it. Lily didn't want to, but she did it anyway. To her surprise, the vegetables weren't so bad after all. In fact, they made her meal even yummier! From that day on, Lily didn't hate vegetables anymore and she always tried new things before deciding if she liked them or not. +Penny was a girl that lived in a small town. She was three years old, and one day she decided to go and play in the rain. As she ventured out, she saw a huge puddle. She thought it would be fun to pretend it was a pond, and she started to splash around and play. + +Suddenly, Penny noticed an ugly frog in the puddle. It was croaking loudly, and Penny was scared. She wanted to run away, but the frog said "Please don't go". Penny stopped and listened to what the frog had to say. + +The frog said that it wanted Penny to learn a lesson. It said that pretending can be fun, but there are some things that you shouldn't pretend to do, such as diving into a deep puddle or playing in the rain when it's dark outside. + +So, Penny learned an important lesson from the ugly frog in the puddle. She said goodbye to her new friend and headed home, where she promised to stick to the rules, even though it was so tempting to pretend. +Once there was a little girl who was very hungry. She looked in her cupboard and saw there was only one thing to eat - wheat! She knew wheat was very healthy and so she chose it to eat. + +She took wheat and put it in a bowl. Then she fetched water and added it to the bowl. She stirred it until the wheat was all mushy and soft. + +Next, she fetched honey from the cupboard and added it to the bowl. She stirred it all together for a long time. Finally, she took a spoon and ate the wheat. + +The little girl was very happy - the wheat was so yummy and delicious! She felt much better after eating the healthy wheat. She knew she had made a good choice. +Once upon a time there was a kid called George. He was very eager and wanted to do new things all the time. One day he met a man and the man asked George what he thought of the world. George said that he believed the world was good. + +The man then said, "Really? What a silly opinion." + +George was confused but he still believed what he thought was true. However, the man started to laugh and said, "You are such a naive kid. I don't think you should believe everything so easily." + +George felt very sad and didn't know what to think. He wanted to keep believing in the world, but he was afraid that the man was right. Sadly, George stopped believing in the world and grew unhappy and sad. +Once there was a naughty little boy called Peter. Peter loved playing on his computer. One day, Peter saw a big number on the computer. He thought it looked like fun and he wanted to try it. + +He was so excited! He quickly pressed the big number and a lot of little numbers flew all over the screen. Peter laughed and smiled and pressed some more. + +Then, something naughty happened. His mum came into the room and saw what he was doing. She was not happy. She told Peter that he was not allowed to press the big number again because it was too dangerous. + +But Peter did not listen. Little Peter pressed the big number again and again and again. Finally his mum had enough and she took the computer away. + +Peter was very naughty, and he learned his lesson. He understood that he was not allowed to press the big number without permission. +John sailed his soft yacht on the calm sea. The sky was blue and the birds chirped. He was feeling so happy and free. Suddenly, the wind blew harder and the waves got bigger. John tried to control the yacht but it was no use. The yacht shook and it could not sail anymore. + +John felt scared and he tried to hang on to the yacht. The waves crashed against the yacht and pushed it further away. John was exhausted and had no idea what to do. He cried out for help but nobody was there. + +The yacht kept going further and further away, until it disappeared. John never saw his soft yacht again and he felt very sad. +Once there was a little boy. He saw a grape in the garden and he wanted to get it. It was heavy, but he was determined. He picked it up and ran to his house. + +He jumped up and down excitedly. He ran out to the yard and started to zoom. He zoomed around and around the garden with his grape! He was having so much fun. + +He decided to share the grape with his friends. He gave them each a piece of the heavy grape and they all cheered. They zoomed around and around the garden together, sharing the delicious grape. + +The little boy was so happy, it was one of the best days ever! +Once upon a time there was a great big tree. Under the tree was a clean cardboard box. There was a girl and a boy who both wanted to play in it. + +The sister said to the brother " Let's play in the cardboard box!" +The brother replied " But the box is too clean. We need to make it messy." + +So they both grabbed the clean cardboard and dragged it all around the garden. They made it all mucky and then jumped inside! They laughed and laughed as they played in the mucky cardboard box. + +The game was so much fun, they wanted to repeat it again and again. So they re-mucked the cardboard and jumped inside again. + +After loads of re-mucking the cardboard, they made other things from it. The brother made a castle and the sister a boat. They had a great time pretending and playing in their cardboard creations! +Once upon a time there was a delicate stove. +It sat in the corner of a kitchen, but no one ever used it. +The stove was so delicate that even curious little children were not allowed to touch it. + +One day a little girl wanted to explore the stove, to see why no one ever used it. +"No!" said her mom. "The stove is too delicate for you to touch." +But the little girl wasn't listening, and she reluctantly touched it. + +Suddenly, the little girl heard a mysterious sound. +It seemed to be coming from the stove! +The little girl got scared and stepped away from the stove. + +"What's happening?" the little girl asked. +"The stove is about to disappear," said her mom. +The little girl was so scared that she ran away and hid. + +Moments later the little girl heard a loud bang and the stove had disappeared! +The little girl was so shocked when she realized what had happened. +It felt like a dream, but the delicate stove had really disappeared! +One day, a little boy got an idea. He wanted to find a bear. So he put on his shoes and ran outside. + +He saw a little bear in the woods. The bear was very modest and didn't try to run away. The little boy was excited and he asked if he could get the bear. + +The bear said "Yes, if you want." So the little boy reached out and the bear jumped into his arms. + +The boy was so happy that he got a bear. He brought it back home and played with it all day long. + +In the end, the boy and the bear became best friends. They had lots of fun together and even took naps together. The little boy was so happy that he was able to get a bear. +Once upon a time, there was a big strong man named Thomas. Thomas wanted to make people feel safe, so he decided to serve them. He served them gentle hugs, gentle talks and gentle smiles. Everywhere Thomas went, people felt safe and happy. + +Every week, Thomas would go to a nearby school and serve the children there. He gave them gentle high-fives and gentle pats on their heads. He also served them stories about kindness and joy. + +Thomas made sure that all people he met felt safe and loved. He gave them a gentle reminder that no matter what happened, he was always there for them. With Thomas around, people felt safe and happy. + +The end. +John was getting ready for a walk one day. He grabbed his rope and began to skip and laugh. Suddenly he heard something in the distance. He stopped and looked around. What was it? He wondered. + +John continued to walk until he saw an old tree. He stepped closer and felt something furry. John was scared, so he touched it. Then he heard a voice. + +"Good morning!" said the furry creature. It was a squirrel! + +John and the squirrel talked for a while, then the squirrel asked if she could play with John's rope. John nodded and gave her the rope. The squirrel took it and ran to the top of the tree. She swung the rope back and forth, then soared through the air. They both laughed and enjoyed the game. + +John looked around and noticed the sun was setting. He said goodbye to the squirrel and started walking home. He looked back one more time and saw the squirrel waving from far away. He waved back with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jane and Joe. They liked to play together. One day, they decided to make a game. They would raise their hands to the sky and see who went the highest. Jane went the highest and shouted in delight. Joe told her that she had earned a prize. Jane was excited and ran to get it. + +Jane came back carrying a big box, but she couldn't open it. Joe was happy to help and opened the box for her. Inside was a funny toy, it was a puppet with a big yellow beak. Jane giggled and named the puppet Deaf. + +They spent the rest of the day playing with Deaf. Jane made Deaf talk and move. Joe taught Deaf new tricks. At the end of the day, they found out that their prize was the best prize of all, their fun friendship! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Millie. One day, Millie wanted to explore her house, so she thought she'd borrow the stairs. She stepped onto the first step and started to climb, makingslow but steady progress. + +Millie was very excited about exploring. When she reached the top, she noticed something unusual. There was a locked door that she'd never seen before. She tried to open it but it wouldn't budge. She called out, "Hello? Is anyone there?" + +Suddenly a gruff voice came from inside the room. "What do you want?" + +Millie replied, "I'm just exploring. Can I borrow the stair please, so I can get a closer look?" + +The voice was unamused. "No! You can't borrow the stair. Now go away!" + +Millie was very disappointed, but she decided to try something else. She climbed down the stair and looked around for something else to explore. + +In the end, Millie was never able to get inside the unusual door. But she had an adventure and learned a lesson: don't always be so quick to borrow something that doesn't belong to you! +Once upon a time there was a naughty boy. His name was Tim. One day he wanted something sweet, so he asked his mom for some butter. + +"No, Tim. You can't have butter", said his mom. + +Tim didn't listen. He grabbed a stick of butter and started eating it. + +His mom was very angry. She shouted at him in a very harsh voice. + +"Put that back right now, Tim!", she yelled. + +Tim felt scared. He put the butter back and started to cry. + +Then his mom said something that made him feel better. "I have an idea", she said. "Let's do something fun. We can play a matching game". + +Tim was excited and stopped crying. They both played the matching game and had lots of fun. + +In the end, Tim's mom was happy she was able to cheer him up and she knew that it's better to be nice rather than harsh. +Once upon a time, there was a little sapling who wanted to bloom. But, it always felt too cold and covered in ice. Every morning it would try to bloom, but the ice was too much. + +The sapling was sad at not being able to bloom. Finally, it decided to try something different. Every morning it would gather the original warmth of the sun, and save it deep inside. + +Soon, it started to feel the warmth of the sun melting the ice around it. Everyone in the forest watched in amazement as the sapling started to grow more and more. Finally, when it was time, the sapling bloomed into a beautiful flower! + +The sapling was so happy to be blooming. It knew it was the original warmth that had helped it grow and bloom in the end. + +The end. +There was once a brave little girl named Sarah. She always wanted to help her family around the house. She helped to make dinner and tidied up her room. One day, Sarah was looking for something to do. She saw a tall bookcase in the corner of the room. + +"I can help move the bookcase!", Sarah said. She was very brave and went over to the bookcase. She grabbed hold of it and started to pull. + +"Agh!", Sarah complained as she tried to move it. The bookcase was too heavy for Sarah. Mama saw what was happening and ran over. She hugged Sarah and said "That's ok sweetheart, you don't need to move the bookcase. It's too heavy for you!". + +Sarah smiled and said "Thanks Mama, I'll just keep helping with dinner then!". Mama smiled and gave Sarah a hug. She was so proud of her brave little girl. +One day, Jack and Lucy were playing in their room. They were pretending to be superheroes and were running around and making a lot of noise. + +Jack was being very stubborn and he didn't want to share his superhero costume. Lucy was sad, so she sat down on the floor and waved her arms in the air. + +Jack saw this and felt sorry for her. He decided to pretend to be a superhero together. So he shared his costume with his sister and they began to play. + +They played together for a long time, rescuing people and fighting monsters. After a while, they both got really tired and couldn't pretend anymore. + +Jack and Lucy both crawled into their beds, feeling exhausted from all the pretending. But even though Jack had been stubborn before, he was happy that they had been able to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who liked to explore. One day, he came across a big wheel. He had never seen one before, so he went over to take a closer look. When he touched it, he noticed that it was cool and smooth. He wanted to see what it could do, so he gave it a little push and the wheel started to move. + +The little boy was so surprised that he couldn't help but smile. He gave the wheel another push and it started to roll even faster. He laughed as it went round and round, with the wind in his hair. Suddenly, something strange happened. His wheel just stopped. He couldn't get it to move again no matter how hard he tried. He didn't understand what was wrong. He just shrugged his shoulders and decided to try something else. + +He took his wheel and went to find out what his friends were up to. When he got there, he saw that they were all playing with something called a tricycle. It had two wheels and a seat. He had never seen anything like it before. He asked if he could try it out and they said sure. He climbed onto the seat and started to pedal. He was moving! It felt so normal, like he had been riding a tricycle his whole life. + +He smiled and waved to his friends as he rode away, still pedalling the tricycle. He never went back to his wheel +Once upon a time, there was a lazy king who lived in a big chamber. One day, the king wanted to go for a walk in the park. So, he ordered his servant to make the preparations. + +The servant asked, "What should I do, Your Majesty?" + +The king replied, "Prepare my walking stick and get my coat." + +The lazy king was soon ready to go for a walk and off he went, to the park. He enjoyed the fresh air and nature. What a lovely day it was! + +The servant watched the king and smiled. Then he went back to the chamber to do some cleaning. + +The end. +Johnnie had a big day. He was about to gather his very first medal. His mommy and daddy said that if he was brave and strong, he'd get it. Johnnie was nervous but he was determined to be brave. + +Johnnie entered the room. He felt open and didn't know what to expect. He was surrounded by people clapping. He felt even more nervous. + +Then he saw it. On a large white pedestal was the colorful metal medal. He wanted to run and pick it up, but he stayed strong and kept walking. Finally, he reached the medal and he smiled. + +But just then, a loud noise interrupted the room. A big lion had just escaped from the zoo. Now its roars filled the room and scared everyone around. + +Johnnie was brave and stood tall. He quickly gathered the medal and ran away as everyone else tried to get away from the lion. As soon as he was safe, Johnnie opened the medal to find that it had something special written inside. It said 'You are brave and strong'. + +Johnnie was so happy and smiled wide. He had mastered his fear and gathered the medal to prove it! +Johnny loved animals, but his favorite was always the horse. One day Johnny and his family took a trip to the countryside. He saw all of the horses standing out in the open field and he was so excited. + +Johnny walked closer and one of the horses walked in his direction. He was a black and white spotted one and Johnny could tell that he was special. The horse nudged against Johnny with his soft nose and the two became fast friends. + +The horse's name was Champ and Johnny knew that he was the best horse around. After lunch, Johnny asked his parents if he could ride Champ. With his dad holding onto the lead, Johnny hopped on and off he went on a grand adventure. + +They rode all over the meadow and Johnny felt so proud that he was able to ride a horse. Then Champ began to run faster and faster until Johnny realized that he was soaring through the air and over the fence. The two laughed and galloped around the pasture the rest of the day and Johnny had the time of his life with his new furry friend! +Mild sunshine shone through the clouds as Lily ran happily down the hill. She waved her red umbrella in the air, wishing with all her might that it would make her fly away. Then suddenly, she heard a voice from behind her. "Hello Lily, where are you going?" + +Lily spun around and, to her delight, saw her friend Peter smiling at her. "Oh, hello Peter!" Lily said. "I'm running to the park. Wanna come?" + +Peter nodded and ran along with Lily. As they raced through the streets, the two friends held their umbrellas together and spun in circles, laughing. Finally, they arrived at the park and found a nice, shady spot in the grass. "Let's sit here," said Peter. + +Lily and Peter sat and talked in the mild sunshine until it was time to go home. Lily hugged Peter goodbye and they ran off in different directions, waving their umbrellas in the air. As Lily disappeared around the corner, Peter smiled. Today had been a great adventure! +One day, Jack and his mom were in the park. They had a big, flat board with them. Jack's mom said, "Let's play a game! I'm going to lie down on the board and you'll push me around the park!" Jack was very cheerful and said, "Ok!" + +Jack pushed his mom around the park on the board. They laughed and smiled as they went. Suddenly, the board got stuck in some mud and they couldn't get out. Jack's mom said, "Oh no! Now what do we do?" + +Jack looked around for a solution. He saw a nearby tree and ran over to it. He said, “Mom, come quick! I found a way to get the board out!†His mom was relieved and ran to the tree. She looked at the low, strong branches and said, “I think this will work!†+ +Jack used the tree branches to pull his mom and the board out of the mud. They both cheered when the board was finally free! They had solved the problem with a clever solution, just like Jack knew they would! +"Mummy, look!" shouted three year old Rosa, and she pointed to the knee of her friend Sarah. +"What's that?" asked Mummy. +Rosa replied, "Sarah has a special mark on her knee." +Mummy smiled and said, "That sounds very interesting. What do you think it is?" +Sarah said, "It's a popular heart shaped tattoo! I recommend everyone gets one!" +Mummy laughed and said, "I'm not so sure about that, sweetheart! Why don't you just recommend it to your friends for now?" +Rosa and Sarah smiled and giggled. They were excited about the popular heart shaped tattoo, and were looking forward to recommending it to their friends. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary little girl named Alice. She loved to travel around the world. One day, she decided to go on a magical journey. She put on her mittens and set off. + +As Alice travelled, she kept her eyes open and noticed many exciting things. She saw twinkling stars, busy roads and colorful fields. + +Alice then spotted a friendly dragon. She waved at it and said, "Hello! Where are you going?" The dragon smiled and said, "I am travelling to the clouds so that I can give someone a present." + +Alice smiled back and said, "That sounds wonderful! I'd love to come with you." + +The dragon was excited and said, "Yes, please come with me. I need someone to help me find the right kind of present." + +Alice was so happy. She imagined what kinds of presents they could find up in the clouds. Together they began travelling to the clouds. + +Alice felt like she was flying. She had an amazing adventure with her new friend the dragon and was glad she had her mittens to keep her warm on the journey. + +When they arrived at the clouds, Alice and the dragon found many special presents. They picked the best presents of all and flew back down. + +Alice thanked the dragon for including her in the journey and waved goodbye as she returned home. She had the best time and was +Once upon a time there was a nice man who lived in a maze. Every day, he would explore the maze, searching for anything new. + +One day, the man saw something he had never seen before. It was a fake toy! The man had never seen a fake toy before and was very curious. + +He picked it up and examined it. Suddenly, the toy started to talk. It said to the man: "Please forgive me. I'm sorry for being fake." + +The man was surprised. He smiled and said: “There’s nothing to forgive. You’re a nice toy, fake or not!†+ +The man and the toy became friends. They explored the maze together and laughed and smiled along the way. + +The man and the toy would always remind each other to be kind and forgive others. It was a beautiful friendship. + +At the end of the story, the man and the toy parted ways. The man never forgot the fake toy and all the fun they had exploring the maze together. + +The moral of the story is: always be kind, forgive, and don't judge people by their appearance. +The taxi drove loudly and quickly towards the small town on the hill. Inside, a young girl sat by her father, who was strong and loyal. + +They arrived and the father told the girl to wait for him outside. She waved goodbye as the taxi drove away and he disappeared in the building. + +For hours and hours she waited, until the sun started to set, and the sky grew dark. When she heard the rumble of an engine, she looked up and saw the taxi approaching. She clapped her hands and smiled. + +Suddenly, her father appeared in the backseat of the taxi, and her smile suddenly vanished. He had a look of surprise and pain on his face, and the girl felt scared. + +Before they drove off again, she saw a strange man near the taxi, looking angry. Then, her father reached out and slapped him in the face. She gasped, and then remembered her father was loyal. + +The taxi drove away and the girl was filled with curiosity and awe. She soon found out why her father had slapped the man; he had asked for too much money for the taxi ride, and her father wanted to protect the girl. + +The mystery was solved, and the loyal father and his happy daughter drove off together in the taxi, back to their home. +Once, there was a boy who wanted to go on an adventure but he didn't have enough money to pay. He was very sad and kept thinking of ways to pay and be able to go on his adventure. + +Suddenly, he had an idea. He could escape from his home and run away in search of his adventure. He thought it would be a good plan, so he went outside and ran as fast as he could. + +He ran until he was very far away and stopped to take a break. He heard a voice calling for him and he realised it was his family! They had followed him to get him back home. The boy didn't want to return, but he knew it was the right thing to do. + +The boy's family told him that he had done a good thing and rewarded him for his efforts. They gave him enough money for his adventure. He was so happy and thanked them for their kindness. + +The boy was now able to pay for his adventure and set off on his journey. He had escaped from his home and his family, but found a good way to make his dream come true. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Mia. She loved exploring her garden. She was so enthusiastic about her adventures! + +One day Mia found a pile of sand in the garden. She dug and dug with her hands until she created a hole. Then she decided to quit. Even though she was so excited about creating a hole she was too tired to carry on. + +Her dad saw her standing still and said: "just because it's hard you shouldn't quit. You should always keep going, even if it takes time". + +So Mia decided to keep going and eventually she had made a big sandcastle. When she finished she was so proud of what she had done. She had learned an important lesson: never give up! +Once upon a time, there was a kind dough. It whispered softly in the night, telling secrets and stories. It wanted someone to hear its secrets, so it crept into a little girl's room. + +The girl, who was three years old, woke up and saw the dough. She was scared at first, but then realized the dough was kind. She smiled and gently touched it, feeling its softness. + +The girl picked up the dough and whispered back her own secrets. The two became great friends, whispering secrets to each other every night. + +The little girl was happy she had a friend to share secrets with. And the dough was happy to have someone listen to its stories. They were friends forevermore. +Once there was a lady who wanted a bell. She couldn't stop thinking about it. She saw a huge bell hanging in a shop window and knew it was the one she wanted. She went inside the shop to buy the bell, but it cost a lot of money. She wanted it so badly, so she decided to take the bell without asking. + +The lady took the bell out of the shop and started walking away. Just as she was walking away, a security guard spotted her. He asked her to stop and questioned her about why she had taken the bell. Scared and embarrassed, the lady tried to run away, but the security guard caught up with her and grabbed the bell from her. + +The lady was sad as she watched the security guard returns the bell to the shop. Her dream of having a huge bell of her own had been ruined. She had tried to make her dream come true but it had not worked out the way she hoped. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a furry pistol and he loved to play with it. + +One day, he asked his mom, "can I dress up like a superhero?" + +His mom replied, "Sure, but you have to wear your furry pistol too." + +Timmy got so excited! He quickly put on his superhero costume, complete with a furry pistol. He ran around the house, pretending to be a superhero. + +He said, "I'm ready to save the world!" + +His mom smiled and said, "You look magnificent. Now go dress the world." + +And so Timmy did! He used his furry pistol to fight the bad guys and protect the good people. Timmy felt so brave and strong! + +At the end of the day, he put on his normal clothes and went to bed. But he will always remember the day he dressed as a superhero and saved the world. +Once there was a mommy and a little boy. The little boy was three years old and was very scared of the couch in the living room. The couch was very big and the floor was always dirty. + +One day, when the little boy was playing in the living room, he saw something strange behind the couch. He got scared and ran to his mommy. + +"Mommy, there is something scary behind the couch," he said. + +His mommy went to look at the couch and told him not to worry. + +"It's just some dirt, it won't hurt you," she said. + +The little boy felt better, but he still felt scared of the couch. So his mommy helped him to clean it and when it was all nice and clean, the little boy was no longer scared. +Once upon a time, there was a big gray wall. Every day, a boy and girl passed by, wondering what was on the other side. One day, they walked up and touched the wall, but nothing happened. Suddenly, a loud noise scared them away. + +The next day, the boy and girl returned to the wall. They put their hands on the wall and, to their surprise, the wall opened up! Behind the wall was a beautiful garden with lots of colorful flowers. + +The boy and girl were so surprised by what they saw, they smiled and laughed. What had been hidden by the wall was finally revealed. They stayed in the garden all day long, happy to find something so wonderful. +Once upon a time, there was a gray swan who was very proud of his feathers. Every day he would preen them and spray them with water from a nearby pond. + +One day, some of his swan friends were picking on a little duck. The gray swan felt sorry for the little duck, so he bravely stepped in and defended her. He sprayed the bullies with water and scared them away. + +The little duck was so pleased with the gray swan’s brave actions. She thanked him for being so kind, and said that it was much better to make friends than enemies. + +The gray swan smiled and said “You’re right, it’s always better to help than to hurt.†The little duck and the gray swan became very good friends and enjoyed playing together in the pond for many years. + +The moral of this story is that it is always better to help than to hurt. By looking out for your friends, you can spread kindness and joy all around. +Once there was a kind little girl named Sally. One day Sally was playing in her garden when she spotted something moving. It was a snake! Sally was scared and started to cry. + +Then she heard a voice say, "Don't worry, little one. I won't hurt you". Sally looked around and saw a big friendly looking snake. + +The snake asked Sally, "Do you want to play a game? We can match colors!" Sally smiled and nodded. + +The snake's color was green and Sally said, "My color is yellow!". The snake matched Sally's color and they spend the rest of the afternoon matching colors. + +At the end of their game, the snake said goodbye and slithered off. Sally was so happy to have met such a kind snake. +Once upon a time, there was grumpy old Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith was always very grumpy, and she would never smile. One day Mrs. Smith was walking in the park when she dropped her bottle of wine. She was so angry that she started to yell and shout. All of the birds and squirrels were very scared and flew away. + +Mrs. Smith then saw a little three year old girl named Katie playing in the park. Katie felt bad for Mrs. Smith and wanted to help. She ran over to her and picked up the bottle of wine. Mrs. Smith took the bottle from Katie and stopped being so grumpy. She even had a small smile on her face. + +Mrs. Smith gave Katie a big hug and thanked her for kind gesture. After that, the park was full of smiles instead of grumpiness. All the birds and squirrels came back to the park and there was laughter in the air. Mrs. Smith had learned a valuable lesson, and Katie had learned the power of kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emily. Every morning, Emily's mom would wipe her face and tell her that she was beautiful. Emily loved it when her mom did this and it made her smile from ear to ear. + +One day, Emily decided to go to the market to buy some toys for herself. But she had very little money to spend so she had to buy something cheap. She was looking around when she came across a toy car made of wood. It was a very cheap car and Emily wanted it very much. + +But the market was at the bottom of a steep cliff and Emily was scared of the height. She stood there and thought carefully. Then she remembered the words of her mother. She had told her, "Be brave. You can do anything if you take care and wipe away your fears." + +Emily wiped away her fears and slowly made her way down the cliff. She bought the toy car and it brought her lots of joy. She hugged it tight as she climbed back up the cliff. Emily realized that even though something may be cheap, it doesn't mean it's not worth taking care of. +Once there was a horse. His name was Bob. He was a weird horse because he had blue fur. One day he saw some children playing next to his field. He was very curious so he said hello to them. + +The children said hi back to him and asked him to join them. He was very excited and said yes. The children showed him all the fun games they could play. Bob had so much fun playing with them. + +When it was time for the children to go home, Bob thanked them for letting him join them and said goodbye. They said goodbye back and left. Bob waved at them until they were out of sight. + +He thought it was a weird thing to do, but he was very happy that he joined the children to play with them. +The little girl was very spoiled. She always got whatever she wanted. + +One day, her mom asked, "What do you want to do today?" + +The little girl squealed, "I want to kick a ball!" Her mom grabbed a ball and went outside with the little girl. + +The little girl could hardly wait. She kicked the ball with all her strength and laughed in delight. + +All of a sudden, her finger got caught in the ball and it started to hurt. She screamed and began to cry. + +Her mom quickly picked it up and said, "Oh, sweetheart! Don't be scared. You can kick a ball with your legs, not with your fingers." + +The little girl smiled and said, "Okay, mommy!" She went on kicking the ball with her legs, never using her fingers again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was 3 years old and she was very happy. + +One day, the girl wanted to open a door. But the door had a handle, and the girl didn't know how to use it. So she started to shout. + +Suddenly, her mom came to the door. She said "Oh, sweetheart! Don't worry, I'll help you." She showed the girl how to use the handle and opened the door. + +The girl was very happy. She said "Thank you, mommy! You are so good!" + +And they both hugged each other and went inside. +Once there was a little crane named Grape. Grape was a gentle creature, and she liked to care for her friends. One day, Grape decided to go for a walk in the woods. She was filled with happiness. + +Suddenly, as she walked, it started to snow. The snow was icy, and Grape shivered with cold. She hopped out of the woods, feeling scared. Grape was worried about her friends - she wanted to help them stay safe from the snow. + +Just then, she noticed something. In the snow, there was a long path that belonged to someone. There was a giant crane walking along it. Grape was surprised! She realized that the crane must have been taking her friends away from the icy snow. + +Grape coudln't believe it! She was so happy and grateful to the crane. She decided to take care of the crane, and promised to stay close to her friends. From then on, Grape watched over them carefully and made sure nobody was ever in harm's way. +Timmy was a very envious little boy. Every time he saw his older brother playing in the hallway with his new toys, he wished he had something as fun and exciting. + +One day, his mom told them both to go play in the backyard. Timmy started playing in the sandbox and soon enough he had built the biggest castle he had ever seen. He was so proud he ran back inside to show his mother. + +When Timmy got back to the hallway, he saw his brother had the same castle. He was so envious! He couldn't believe how his brother had the same castle. + +He said to his brother, “How did you make the same castle as me?†+ +His brother replied, “I have been working hard to make it. It didn't happen overnight.†+ +Timmy realized that with persistence and hard work comes great reward. He knew if he wanted something, he had to be willing to put in the effort to get it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was so small and so happy. She loved to play with her friends in the park. + +One day, the little girl wanted to pick a grape from a tall tree. She couldn't reach it so she knelt down and asked why she couldn't reach it. + +A wise old man heard the little girl's question and said, "The higher you want to go, the deeper you need to kneal." The little girl was confused and asked what it meant. + +The wise old man then told the little girl, "Sometimes, to get something that's higher up, you have to go deep. If you want to reach your goals, you have to put in the effort first." + +The little girl understood the wise old man's message. She knelt down and tried her best to reach the grape. And you know what? She got it! + +from this, the little girl realized that she should always try her best and not give up. Maybe you can learn this lesson too! +Once upon a time, there was a little bear who wanted to explore the world. One day, he stepped out of his cave and saw something promising in the distance. He stepped closer and closer to it and soon realized it was a vast and beautiful space. He asked a friendly rabbit he saw hopping along nearby if he could join her in exploring the space. + +The rabbit said, "Yes! I was hoping you'd come. Let's explore together!" + +So they stepped out into the wonderful space they'd found. Together they explored its many hidden corners, finding exciting things to discover. Everywhere they went, they smiled and said hello to the friendly animals they passed. + +Finally, after a long day of exploring, the little bear and his friend the rabbit settled down under a big tree for a rest. The little bear said, "This was so much fun! I'm glad we could share this journey together." + +The rabbit nodded in agreement and said, "Me too! Working together can make the things we do more fun and meaningful. We can never underestimate the power of friendship." + +The little bear agreed and nodded. + +From then on, the little bear and the rabbit always shared their adventures and were the best of friends. They had learned a very important lesson: having friendly relationships with others is key to a happy and successful life. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Penny. Penny was three years old. Whenever Penny was sad, her mom and dad always talked to her. They cuddled her and made her feel better. + +One day, Penny looked around the kitchen and noticed a teaspoon on the table. She asked her parents what it was. + +Her dad said, "It's a teaspoon. It's used to measure out small things like spices and food." This sounded interesting to Penny and she wanted to learn more. + +Her dad smiled and said "Let's talk about teaspoon." He told her all about what teaspoons are used for. Penny listened and asked lots of questions. Soon, she knew all about teaspoons and how to use them. + +Penny was so happy to learn something new. It made her feel excited and smart. She thanked her dad and they hugged. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Danny and Rudy. Rudy was very adventurous, whereas Danny was more cautious. One day, they both went to the park with their sacks and found an old motorcycle. + +Rudy was excited and wanted to get on the motorcycle. He said, “Let’s try it! It’ll be fun!†+ +But Danny did not want to. He said, “No, it’s too dangerous. We might get hurt.†+ +Eventually, they decided to sack the motorcycle and throw it in the river. Danny was happy that they didn’t get to ride it. + +The moral of this story is that friends should always look after each other, and be aware of the risks of being too adventurous. +Once upon a time, there lived a strong animal in the forest. His name was Max. Every day, Max would go to the lake to fill up on water. + +One sunny day, while Max was filling up on water, he noticed something in the lake. He leaned in to take a closer look and saw a tiny fish swimming around. "Hello, little fish!" Max called out. + +The little fish was very scared. He had never met an animal so strong before. "What do you want?" the little fish exclaimed. + +Max gently smiled and said, "I only want to be your friend!" He scooped the little fish up in his front paw and carried him to the shore. + +Max and the fish became best friends. Every day Max would fill his belly with water and take his little friend for a swim. They were happy and stronger than ever! +The human walked up to the door. He opened it and started to talk to his friend. + +"Good morning," the human said. + +"Good morning," the friend said. "Come in and have a seat". + +The human walked in and sat down on the chair, which was very tight. + +"Can you tell me what's been going on?" the human asked. + +The friend started to talk and explained the situation to the human. The human was very surprised. + +"That sounds difficult," the human said. + +"It is," the friend said. "But we will figure it out". + +The human nodded and agreed. They sat and talked for a while until they had come up with a plan. The human felt much better after their talk. +Once upon a time there lived a little boy and his mum. The boy wanted to be like his mum so he decided he would try doing the same things. One day, the boy was watching his mum making a fancy whip. She was mixing the ingredients and stirring it together. + +The boy asked, “Can I try?†+His mum smiled and said, “Yes, you can try, but only if you promise to be carefulâ€. + +The boy was so excited, he grabbed the wooden spoon and started stirring it slowly. He thought he was doing a great job until a big mess started forming all over the kitchen. He had put too much of the ingredients in the mix and it was all pouring down from the bowl. + +His mum said, “See, this is why I told you to be careful. You can try to do things like me, but you must always remember to be careful.†+ +The moral of the story is that trying to do things can be fun, but you must remember to be careful at all times. If not, your attempts may end up as a big mess. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Amy and Bob. Amy and Bob loved to go to the park. One day, they were at the park, when they spotted something orange. + +Bob asked, "What is that?". + +Amy said, "It looks like a swan!". + +The two of them jumped up and ran over to the orange swan. They were mesmerized by its beauty. + +Amy said, "Let's make it spin!". + +The two friends smiled and held hands. They began running around the swan in circles, making it spin. They laughed and cheered as the swan spun faster and faster. + +The swan was happy to play with them. When it got tired, it slowly stopped spinning. Amy and Bob said goodbye to the swan and thanked it for playing with them. + +They both agreed it was the best day at the park ever! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who lived in a distant village. He was really curious and loved to explore. One day, he saw a wreck in front of him. He did not know what it was and could not help but look at it. + +The boy wanted to know more about the wreck and was quite excited. He went up to it and tried to understand what it was. Suddenly, the boy had an idea. He wanted to fix the wreck! + +He started to work and was very energetic. He tried to take the pieces apart and fit them back together. After some time, he managed to reassemble the pieces. When he was done, the wreck was now a toy car! + +The boy was so happy. He thought he had fixed a big surprise and he absolutely loved it. He thanked his friends for helping him and enjoyed playing with his new toy. After that, the boy and his friends spent many hours playing with the car. + +The boy never forgot the day he fixed the wreck. It was a distant memory, but he always remembered it with a smile. +Once there was a boy named Jake. Jake wanted a snack. He went to the kitchen and opened the cupboard. There was nothing inside. He was about to cry when he heard something snapping outside. + +He ran to the window and looked out. There was a big noisy bird pecking at a nut. Jake jumped up and down. He was so excited! He wanted a snack just like the bird had. + +He ran outside and quickly picked up the nut. He snapped it open and there inside was a snack. Jake was so happy he laughed and danced. He enjoyed his snack so much! +Once, there were two friends, Jack and Jake. Jack really wanted to go the beach, so he asked Jake to come along. Jake said he would, but he was not sure. + +At the beach, the two friends had a great time. They looked for shells and built a sandcastle. Jack was so impressed with the fantastic beach. + +Then it started to rain. The boys tried to stay dry, but they quickly got wet. Jack was disappointed and wanted to go home, but Jake said they could still have fun. + +Jack and Jake put their heads together and came up with a plan. They worked together to quickly finish the sandcastle, making it even more impressive than before! + +Finally, they were done and the sandcastle was complete. Jack and Jake were so happy and even the rain could not ruin the fun they had. +One day, Mama was practicing her measuring. She was trying to measure how tall a vegetable was. + +Mama noticed something open on the table. It was a box with a surprise inside. Mama reached in and pulled out a huge measuring tape! + +Mama was so excited that she opened it up. She quickly made lots of measurements with it. She measured the vegetable, the chairs, and even the walls! + +It was so much fun! Mama and the little boy played together, measuring all kinds of things. + +When it was time to go, Mama packed up the measuring tape and gave it a big hug. They both noticed that it was time to go home. +Once upon a time there was a small boy who liked to borrow things. One day, he decided to borrow a jar from the kitchen. He was very alert and made sure no one saw him as he grabbed the jar and ran outside. + +Once outside, the boy enjoyed playing with the jar, when suddenly a big bad wolf appeared. He growled and said, "Give me that jar!" The boy was too scared to move, so he handed the jar to the wolf without a word. + +The wolf glared at the boy and then quickly walked away with the jar. The boy watched sadly as the wolf disappeared into the woods. The boy made his way back inside feeling sad and sorry that he had borrowed the jar. He learned a lesson - never to borrow things without first asking for help. +Once there lived a little boy who loved to polish things. Every day he would go to his garage and try to polish many things. He wanted to make them extra shiny. One day, he found something very exciting. It was a missile! He was very excited, but it was very messy. + +He got to work, and spent all day polishing the missile. When he was finished, it shined like a star! He was so excited. He even taught his mom how to polish it. + +The next day, the little boy showed his daddy the shiny missile. His daddy told him how proud he was of the little boy for working so hard to make it shine. He was so happy that he decided to take the missile to show his friends. Everyone was amazed by the shiny missile! + +The little boy was so proud of his hard work. He couldn't believe that he had polished the missile! He learned that it pays off to put in a lot of effort to polish something, and it will be rewarding in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bad wolf. He wanted to hurt people, so he clomped around the forest trying to find someone to bite. + +While he was walking, he saw a little girl in the woods. She had two big eyes, and the wolf wanted to bite her. But then he noticed something strange; the girl had a fake eye! It was made of plastic, and the wolf couldn't bite it. + +The wolf was so mad! He growled and howled, but it was no use. He couldn't bite the fake eye. + +The little girl was so brave. She just laughed and laughed at the wolf. He was so surprised that he ran away. The girl was safe, and never saw the wolf again. +As the sun rose on the market day, a little girl named Lilly was very excited about the adventures that awaited her. She hopped out of bed and got dressed in her favourite dress which was pink and frilly. + +Lilly ran down stairs to her mom and said, "Mommy! I want to go to the market and do some exploring!" +But her mom said, "No dear, you're too small and the market can be dangerous. + +Lilly was disappointed, but her mom devised a plan. She said, "Lilly, why don't you help me pour some lemonade? I bet lots of people at the market would love a cup of lemonade." + +Lilly smiled and said, "Great! Let's go!" + +So they packed up the lemonade and a basket of snacks and headed off on an adventurous trip to the market. Lilly was excited to help pour lemonade in front of the store and chat with the customers. + +When they returned home, Lilly was tired but full of stories about her day, and her mom was so proud that she had been so adventurous. +Once upon a time there was an elephant. He wanted to have the biggest ears, but he had the smallest. He was sad. + +One day, he saw a pair of scissors in the grass. He picked it up, it was shiny and sharp. He looked at the scissors and wondered what he could do with them. Suddenly, he had a great idea. He started to cut his ears with the scissors. + +Soon, his ears shrank and became much smaller. "Weird," the elephant thought. But he liked them and he was happy now. With his small ears, he felt special. + +The elephant learned an important lesson that day: it's good to be weird! +Once upon a time, there was a rat who was very clever. He was so intelligent that he could easily fix problems. One day he was fixing an old toy car when he saw his friend, a little pig, struggling with his bike. "What's wrong?" asked the rat. The pig said, "My bike is broken and I can't fix it." The rat quickly hopped over to help the pig. "Let me see," said the rat. + +The rat studied the bike for a moment before smiling. As the pig watched, the rat used his clever mind to quickly fix the bike. + +The pig was very happy. "Thank you for fixing my bike!" said the pig. The rat smiled. "You are welcome," he said. + +The moral of the story is that it pays to be intelligent. Smart people can use their intelligence to help solve problems and help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved her pet kitty, Muffy. She would take Muffy for long walks and cuddle with her every day. One day, Muffy ran away and the little girl was very sad. She looked everywhere for Muffy, but no luck. Every day she came home with tears and a broken heart. + +One day, the girl's mom decided to rescue Muffy. She took the girl for a drive and soon enough, they found Muffy! The girl was so excited and hugged her mom in gratitude. + +They asked a kind dogwalker to kindly keep Muffy for a while while they looked for a new home. The girl and her mom were so happy because they thought they had found a thoughtful stay for Muffy. + +Unfortunately, when she went to visit Muffy later that day, the stay had gone bad. The people there were not kind, and the little girl was very sad. She and her mom decided that it was not safe for Muffy and had to find a better rescue. + +The little girl was very upset and never found Muffy again. It was a bad ending because the little girl had no home for her beloved pet. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl named Molly. One day Molly decided to go for a walk. As she walked, Molly came across a lonely patient. The patient said to Molly,"Please help me return home". Molly agreed and gathered some of her friends to help her. + +Molly and her friends helped the patient walk back home. When they arrived, the patient said, "Thank you!" Molly was very proud that she was able to help the patient return. + +When it was time for the patient to go inside, the patient turned to Molly and said, "You are so cute and kind, I will never forget you". Molly smiled and waved goodbye. Molly went home feeling very happy. +John was walking in the park. He saw a dirty yacht nearby. "Hmm, that looks interesting," he said. He decided to walk closer to study the yacht. + +When he was near, he saw a sign that said he could rent the yacht for the day. John was excited and got on. + +When he was on the yacht, the engine started. He was suddenly moving away from the dock. John was surprised and scared. + +He studied the direction the yacht was going. He realized he was going to see a beautiful beach. He decided he was going to enjoy the trip. + +When he arrived at the beach, he was amazed. The waters were so clear and the beach was white and clean. John had a great time, and it was worth all the studying he did of the dirty yacht. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy bird who lived in a tree with her two little birds. One day, they decided to go on an adventure, so they flew together all around the tree. As they flew around, they came to a high blue branch. + +The little birds were so curious, they wanted to explore the branch and see what was on it. But then the wind started to blow, and it got cold. They knew it was time to go, so they flew back to their tree. + +But then, they heard a loud boom! Everything around them was suddenly frozen in place. Mommy Bird exclaimed, “What happened?†+ +The little birds looked out the window and saw that it was starting to snow. “It's freezing outside!â€, one of them said. Mommy Bird said, “Let's go back to the blue branch, it's warmer there and we can stay safe until it stops snowing.†+ +So the little birds and Mommy Bird flew back to the blue branch. They huddled together and stayed warm until the snow stopped and everything thawed out. Then they were happy to be on the branch outdoors again, and they were glad they found a place to be safe until the snow was gone. +One day, Tony was playing outside. He noticed a plane in the sky. He waved at it and smiled. He then picked up his toys and put them away. He wanted to be tidy. + +Next, Tony went inside to look for his mom. He noticed she was doing the dishes. She always kept the kitchen very tidy. + +Tony was getting bored, so he went back outside. He noticed a flower in the garden. He was amazed at the bright yellow petals. He bent down to take a closer look, and noticed a big, fat bumblebee buzzing around it. Tony laughed and ran away, scared of being stung. + +He found a butterfly on the fence. He watched in awe as it flew away. What a beautiful, colourful plane! + +On his way back to the house, Tony noticed a ladybird. He smiled and said hello. Then he ran to catch up with his mom. What a fun day! +Sam was a little boy. He loved spending time outside. He liked to observe the animals. One day, he saw something hopping near a tree. Sam watched carefully. He saw it was a long rabbit. Sam was amazed. He loved watching the rabbit hop away. + +The next day, Sam went outside again. He looked around but couldn't find the rabbit. He kept observing and soon he saw it hopping near a bush. The rabbit was so fast! Sam was so happy. + +The next week, Sam saw the rabbit again. It was jumping very high. He couldn't help but smile. Sam loved watching the long rabbit hop around. He was in awe of how quick it was. + +Sam kept observing the rabbit every day. He would always try to find it and watch it jump around. He loved spending time outside watching the long rabbit. +Once there was an old lady who had a pale cat and a small fire in her backyard. Each evening, the old lady would sit near the fire and the pale cat. But one day, a big shake happened. The ground shook and the old lady knew it was not her cat. + +The old lady was very scared and she looked for the cause of the shake. Suddenly, she saw smoke coming from the woods at the back of her house. A big fire had started in the trees! + +The old lady knew she and her cat had to escape quickly. She grabbed her cat and ran away and she was thankful they were not in danger. As they ran, the old lady looked back to see the pale smoke rising from the fire in the woods. +Once upon a time, there were two wise animals, Max the fox and Jack the rabbit, who were great friends. One day they were walking through the forest discussing what to do with the day. + +Max said, “Let’s find an adventure!†+ +Jack replied, “Oh yes! Let’s look for one.†+ +And they continued to hop, skip and jump through the forest. + +After a while, they came to a big tree with a large jar at its base. Max said, “Let’s try and open the jar!†+ +The jar was very heavy, and it seemed impossible to open. Then Jack had a bright idea. He said, “I know, let’s use a stick!†+ +So Max and Jack pushed and pulled until, at last, the jar opened. Inside was a wonderful surprise - a rainbow of coloured sweets! Max and Jack shared the sweet treats and enjoyed the rest of the day together. + +“That was very wise of you Jack! We should always work together and share our sweets!†said Max. + +And they lived happily ever after. The end. +Once there was a boy. His name was Toby. He was three years old. + +One day his mom said, "Let's make some cookies!" Toby was so excited. He clapped his hands. His mom gave him a job to do. His job was to stir the cookie dough. He started stirring. It felt so nice. His mom mixed in some tasty chocolate chips. + +Next they put the dough onto a baking sheet. They let it bake. The smell was so tasty! + +Toby was so happy. When the cookies were done, his mom let him eat one. It was fun and yummy! He ate two more. Toby was so proud of the job he did! +Once there was an old lady who was walking down the street. A young girl had just gotten out of school and was walking home. As the young girl walked past the old woman, she made a big mistake and accidentally stepped on her foot. + +The old woman was startled and felt pain. She was very angry, and she said to the young girl, “Why did you do that? It really hurt!†+ +The young girl immediately felt embarrassed and stepped back. Sheapologized and said, “I'm sorry. I didn’t mean it.†+ +The old woman thought for a moment, and then said, “It’s ok. We all make mistakesthat we regret. Just be careful next time.†+ +The young girl thanked the old woman, and they went their separate ways. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to always be careful of other people’s feelings. Even if we make mistakes, we should always apologize and learn from them. +Once there was a fat woman who put something in a box. She wanted to keep it a secret, so she put it away in a corner. But a little boy saw her and he wanted to know what was in the box. He kept asking the woman what it was, but she just said it was a secret. + +Finally, when the little boy asked too many times, the fat woman got angry. She shouted at him and said he should never ask her again. The little boy was scared, so he backed away. He was sad because he would never know what was in the box. + +The fat woman did not want to make the little boy sad, so she thought about it for a while. Then she decided to open the box and show him what was inside. When the little boy saw it, he was so excited! It was his favourite toy and he was happy to see it again. + +The fat woman smiled and put her arm around the little boy. He thanked her for showing him the surprise and they were both very happy. +Mom and Dad had a plan for the day. They wanted to explore the city, and so took their three year old daughter, Suzie, with them. Out on the street, Mom and Dad lead the way, with Suzie happily holding their hands. + +They walked together, looking at the sights of the city. Dad pointed out the tall buildings and the busy people, while Mom told Suzie stories. Suzie smiled in amazement, as she enjoyed her day with her parents. + +"It's important to be fair," Mom said. "We should respect other people." Suzie thought hard about this, and not quite understanding, she simply replied, "OK!" + +They then passed by a big park. In one corner of the park, Suzie saw a group of kids playing. "That's a good model," Mom said. "They're being fair, taking turns and having fun together." + +Suzie watched the children for a while, thinking about what her Mom said. She was grateful for the good example the children had set, and determined to be fair too. +Once, there was a little girl called Emily. She loved playing outdoors, so one day she went on an adventure with her parents. She had her special equipment, but she was surprised to find something hidden in the grass! + +When Emily picked up the hidden item, it began to shake and whir! What was it? Emily was so curious - she had never seen anything like it before! + +Her parents tried to take the strange equipment, but Emily wouldn't let them. She wanted to solve the mystery on her own. As she cautiously opened it, a tiny robot jumped out! + +The robot made buzzing noises and Emily was so surprised - she couldn't believe what she had discovered! She quickly showed her parents, who were just as shocked. + +Turns out, the robot was a special surprise that her parents had hidden earlier that day! They thought she would be delighted, and they were right! Emily was so excited to keep the robot and play with it every day. +Once there was a little girl who was very naughty. She liked to make messes and break things. Her parents decided to punish her. + +So they gave her a pill. She didn't like it very much but she had to take it. The pill was very big and she didn't like the taste. + +After the little girl had taken the pill, the room felt empty. She felt sad and knew she had done something wrong. She didn't want to make her parents mad again. + +So she decided to be a good girl and not break things or make messes. The little girl learned her lesson and was happy to know her parents wouldn't have to punish her again. +Once upon a time there lived a humble family. Each morning, the father would go off to work and the mother would stay home with their little boy, who was only three. + +One day the family received a letter in the mail. It was an invitation to a picnic in the park. The little boy was so excited that he couldn't stop talking about it. + +"Can we go?" he asked. + +"Of course we can," replied the mother. "Let's start packing the picnic basket right away." + +So the little boy helped his mother to prepare the picnic basket and the two of them set off for the park. + +When they arrived at the park, the little boy could not believe his eyes. There were dozens of people playing, laughing and having a great time. + +The little boy wanted to join in, but he didn't know how. He was feeling a bit shy, so he stood apart from the others. + +But then something magical happened. One of the other children noticed the little boy and called him over. + +"Hey! Come join us!" the child said, reaching out a hand to him. + +The little boy smiled and the two of them ran off together. + +It turned out that being humble was the best way to reach out and make new friends! +One day, in the park, Bob and Jack were playing a game. Suddenly, a quarrel started between them. Bob said, "It's not fair!" But Jack said, "I'm playing fair. You're not!" + +Bob was very angry and started to march around the park. He wanted to prove that Jack was wrong. But Jack just stopped and watched. + +When Bob had finished marching, he was feeling more calm. He looked at Jack and said, "Did you see my marching? Wasn't it great?" + +Jack nodded but his face looked dull and he said, "Yes, it was okay..." + +Bob thought that Jack didn't like his marching and started to quarrel again. But Jack said, "No, it was great. Let's just play our game again." + +Bob and Jack smiled at each other and started to play again, without any more quarrels. +Once there was an ordinary family who loved to test their luck. Every night before bed, the family would do a different test to see what would happen. + +One night, something strange happened- the youngest member of the family had a nightmare. He was scared and could not sleep. + +So, the family decided to do one last test to make the little boy feel better. From the kitchen they grabbed a jar of cookies and put some cookies on a plate. The family gathered around the plate and talked besides each other. + +As they talked, the little boy slowly started to feel better. He stopped having nightmares and was able to sleep again. + +The family was so relieved that their test worked. From then on, they always made sure to do a little test before bed, just in case any nightmarish monsters came to visit! +Once there was a very special musician. She was always so ready to make music. She would come to the park carrying a big box with her. Whenever she came, all the kids in the park would race to see who she would pick to help her. + +One sunny day, the musician chose a little 3-year-old girl from the crowd. The girl was so excited and helped the musician unpack the box. Inside the box were lots of instruments, like a guitar and a flute. + +The girl had so much fun playing the instruments. As it started to get late, the musician packed up the box again and gave the girl a special goodbye. Then, the musician went to another park, where she unpacked the box and played beautiful music for all the people who came to listen. + +The little girl never forgot the musician and the day she was chosen to help her unpack her special box. From then on, she was always ready to make her own music. +One day, Jack and his mum went to the park. They had a picnic and spread out a large blue blanket. Jack's mum brought out a pan from the picnic hamper. She filled it with food, but when Jack got close to it he noticed it smelled funny. + +“Mum, what’s in the pan? It smells funny!†said Jack. + +“That’s some food we’re going to save for later,†replied his mum. + +Jack didn't understand, but he knew that eating it now wasn't the best idea. However, as they ate their sandwiches he couldn't take his eyes off the smelly pan. + +When they had finished their picnic, Jack's mum carefully put the pan back in the picnic hamper. Jack was relieved - it looked like they were going to save the smelly food for later! +One day, Mommy, Daddy, and baby had a peaceful day. They decided to go to the park and have a picnic. Daddy brought a big basket of food and Mommy brought a blanket to sit on. + +Baby was so excited! They found a secluded spot in the park and had a lovely picnic. Daddy gave Baby a lollipop and all of them enjoyed the sunshine. + +After lunch, Daddy said, " Lets explore the park and look for birds." Baby loved looking around but soon got tired. They found a shady spot where Daddy took out a book and sat in the grass. + +Mommy looked at Baby and asked, "Do you want Daddy to read you a story?" + +Baby smiled and said, "Yes!" + +So, Daddy opened the book and started to read. The story was about a beautiful princess and a magical kingdom. Baby listened and imagined the characters and the scenes. + +At the end of the story, Baby was very happy. As they walked back home, Baby felt very peaceful and had a new lollipop to enjoy. +Little Bunny had always wanted an adventure. She loved exploring her backyard and seeing what new things she could discover day by day. One day, while hopping around a field of tall grass, she spotted something yellow. It was a piece of yarn. Bunny was so excited and she quickly picked it up to examine it. She held it up to the sun and watched it twinkle in the light. + +Little Bunny decided to take the yellow yarn and went on her way, never knowing what a great adventure she was about to experience. As she followed the yellow yarn, it seemed to disappear around corners and sneak away in between bushes. Bunny hopped faster and faster trying to keep up with the yarn, but no matter how hard she tried, it always seemed to stay one step ahead of her. + +Finally, Bunny rounded a corner and the yarn disappeared. She looked all around, but the yarn had gone. She looked up to the sky and found what she had been searching for. A giant yellow hot air balloon! She had followed the yarn all the way up to the sky! Bunny waved goodbye as the balloon disappeared off in the distance. +John was playing with his toy cars in the garden. He spotted a pin on the grass. John picked it up, thinking it was a toy car. He pointed it at his friend who was playing nearby. + +John’s friend noticed the pin and shouted: “John! Stop! That’s not a toy!†+ +John felt a bit embarrassed and put down the pin. + +John’s friend said: “We should warn an adult about this pin. It could hurt you if you touched itâ€. + +John understood what his friend said and nodded. He was ashamed of himself for not knowing better. + +They found an adult and warned them about the pin. The adult quickly picked up the pin and put it away so that nobody could be hurt by it. + +John and his friend were relieved to have kept everyone safe. From that moment, John made sure to always pay attention and listen carefully to warnings. He was very thankful to his friend for warning him in time. +Once upon a time, a little bunny was hopping through a dark, ancient forest. Suddenly, he heard a meow in the distance. He stopped and listened. The meow grew closer and closer. He hopped a little further and saw a beautiful, old cat. The cat looked ancient, and it meowed again, almost like it was talking to the bunny. + +The bunny hopped closer and asked, "Do you need help, kitty?" + +The cat paused and meowed again. The little bunny smiled and said, "OK, I'll help you cross the forest, if you want." + +The bunny and cat hopped together through the dark forest. When they reached the other side, the bunny hugged the ancient cat goodbye. He smiled and watched it hop away. + +The bunny never expected that the cat was a magical creature, sent to lead him to a mysterious, ancient adventure. But that’s a different story altogether. +One night, there was a little girl tucked up in her bed. She was snuggled up under her lovely blanket which was keeping her warm and cosy. Suddenly, the little girl heard a knock at the door. She quickly hopped out of bed and opened it. + +To her surprise, there was a tough looking soldier in a smart uniform. He said he was there to serve. With a smile, the soldier presented the little girl with a package. She opened it and found a bright red blanket inside! + +The little girl was delighted, so she hugged the soldier and thanked him for being so brave and serving his country. She ran straight to her room and snuggled up under her new blanket. It was warm, cosy and she always felt safe. +One day Lenny was walking in his garden when he spied something very rare - a little green apple. He had never seen anything like it before! He carefully picked it up, feeling its weight in his tiny hands. With keen anticipation, he carefully held the rare apple close to his nose and took a tiny bite. + +The taste was beyond anything he had ever experienced. It was sweet and tangy and delicious! He knew he had to share this special treat with his mom. He ran inside, with the apple clutched tightly in one hand. + +Lenny’s mom was in the kitchen. “Mama,†he called. “Come out to the garden and taste something very special! I want to invite you.†+ +His mom smiled and grabbed her coat. She followed Lenny out to the garden, not knowing what to expect. Lenny held out the apple and said, “This is something very rare. I want you to try it!†+ +His mom took a bite and smiled. “Mmm - this is delicious! Where did you get it?†+ +“It was in the garden,†Lenny replied, grinning proudly. + +They shared the rare apple together, savoring every sweet and tangy bite. Lenny and his mom had never tasted anything so special before. +Once upon a time, there was a swan in a pond. He was a very compassionate swan, and he always tried to help the other animals in the pond. + +One day, the swan saw a boy playing in the pond. The boy had a box with him. The swan was curious and asked the boy what he had in his box. The boy said he wanted to make a new friend. + +The swan was excited, and asked the boy to let him see what he was making. The boy opened the box and took out another box. Inside the second box was some clay. The boy said he was going to make a swan out of the clay! + +The swan was scared. He tried to warn the boy not to hurt the real swans, but he didn't understand. The boy didn't listen and worked on the clay swan until it was complete. + +The compassionate swan was very sad. The boy thought the clay swan was much better than the real one. The boy took the clay swan home, and the real swan was all alone. He was no longer the most special swan in the pond. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Joe. One day Joe wanted to visit the Nurse. He got very excited when he saw her. The Nurse was very friendly and greeted Joe with a big smile. + +Joe was very grateful for the Nurse's kindness. But then the Nurse asked Joe to tell her his name. Joe was so shy and he couldn't remember his name. He was very embarrassed and started to cry. + +The Nurse noticed Joe's distress and she tried to help him. She went away and came back with a mirror. She pointed at the picture in the mirror, and said "That's you! What is your name?". The Nurse's patience and kindness made Joe feel better. + +Joe got his courage back, and he remembered his name. He said his name out loud and he was very proud. Both Joe and the Nurse were happy and grateful. They hugged each other and it was the best day ever. The end. +Robbie was a very cheerful three year old who loved to play in the park. One day he decided to take a walk by himself. He was so excited to explore the big park by himself that he forgot to tell his mom that he was leaving. + +Robbie had a great time playing with the animals and running around. But then he started to feel hungry and realised he had left something very important - his lunch! He was so embarrassed that he had forgotten to bring it and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a kind gentleman noticed the sad look on Robbie's face. He smiled and asked Robbie what was wrong. Robbie told him about the lunch he had forgotten and the kind man gave him an apple. Robbie thanked him and ate the delicious apple. + +The kind man was so happy to see Robbie's smile and wished him a fun day. Robbie thanked him once again and started feeling much better. He finished exploring the park and went back home, remembering to never forget his lunch again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jessie. She was very curious and asked a lot of questions. One day her mom gave her an alarm. Jessie was surprised and asked, "Why?". + +Her mom replied, "It will help you learn about time." Jessie was excited and wanted to try it out. She quickly set the alarm for the next morning. + +When the alarm went off, Jessie woke up. She was surprised at how loud it was and jumped out of bed. She looked around the room and was curious about why the alarm had gone off. + +Jessie's mom explained, "That is an alarm. It goes off so that you can learn to tell time." Jessie was amazed and asked, "Can I set it again?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course!". + +Jessie was so happy that she could learn to tell time with her alarm. She set it every morning and was excited to learn more. +Danny was in the park with his mom. He was feeling mighty excited, so he started to pull on her sock. His mom smiled down at him and said, "Let's play a game Danny. Let's see who can pull the mightiest!" + +Danny didn't know what his mom meant, but he was ready to try. He started to tug as hard as he could on her sock, but he didn't think he was winning the game. With a smile, mom said, "Let's try something else. I'm going to hide my sock, and you have to find it." + +Danny's eyes lit up. He closed his eyes, put his hands up in the air and started to count to 10. As he was counting, mom secretly moved her sock around the park. + +When Danny opened his eyes, he was surprised. He had to look all around the park to find his mom's sock! Finally he spotted it, perched high up in a tree. He was so excited he ran towards it and pulled with all his might. Miraculously, it came down and landed in his hands! He had won the mighty sock tug-of-war with his mom. +Once there was a spoiled little girl. She was so spoiled she thought the world revolved around her. One day her mother took her to the park. As the little girl looked around she saw all the other children. She noticed that some of them had barely any toys. + +The little girl thought for a moment and then she spoke to her mother. "Mama, why don't those kids have the same things I have?". + +Her mother smiled and said, "Why don't you go find out?". + +So, the little girl walked over to the group of kids and asked them why they only had a few toys. + +One of the kids answered, "It's because we don't have much money. If we did, we'd have plenty of toys". + +The little girl listened carefully. She asked the kids to imagine having all the toys they wanted and they all smiled. But then the little girl cupped her ear and said, "I hear something". + +The other kids went silent and listened. The little girl said, "I hear the sound of sharing. We can share the toys we have and it will make us all very happy". + +The children agreed this was a great idea and started playing with all the toys together. + +The moral of the story is that even if things are not perfect, with a little creativity and sharing it can turn into something wonderful. +Once there was a very rich man. He liked to go for walks in the park. Every day he went for a walk, and one day he saw something special. + +In the park he saw a very long zigzag. It looked fun and interesting and he wanted to try it. But the sign said he wasn't allowed. So he asked the park ranger if he could do it, and the ranger said no - he didn't have permission. + +The rich man was disappointed, because he really wanted to try the zigzag. But then the ranger said he could if he asked his mom. + +So the rich man went home and asked his mom. She laughed and said he could do it, so long as he was careful. + +The rich man was excited, and the next day he went to the park and went down the zigzag. It was very fun and he was very happy his mom had given him permission. +Once upon a time, there was a fish in the sea called Grandma. Grandma loved to swim around looking for delicious treats. + +One day, Grandma saw a very strange net. She had never seen a net before and wanted to learn where it had come from. Grandma swam up to the net, and sure enough it was covered in delicious snacks. + +Grandma was so excited to learn such a new and delicious way of eating. She got closer and closer to the net, and before she knew it, she was swimming inside with all of the delicious yumminess. + +Grandma was so happy to have found this delicious net. From that day, she made sure to go back every day and learn new things, try new snacks and share her yummy discoveries with all of her fish friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little girl called Amy. She loved exploring outside in the sunshine and would often find delightful treasures like colorful jewels. On one sunny day, Amy decided to search for jewelry in the park. As she looked through the bushes, she saw a beautiful golden necklace glimmering in the light. + +Amy proudly ran over to show her mom, who said "Oh! Your necklace is so beautiful! Thank you, sweetheart". But as her mom left to put away the necklace, a mischievous little bird flew down and tried to steal it. + +Amy cried out in distress and quickly ran over to the bird. She waved her arms and said, "No! That necklace is mine!" The bird was so scared that it flew away quickly and the necklace was safe. + +Amy and her mom were very proud. As they went back home, they both smiled at each other with adoration. Amy had been brave enough to protect her precious jewel, and had struck fear into the bird. +Once upon a time there was a pigeon. He was friendly and liked to fly around the garden. He was always so excited to explore new places. + +One day the pigeon was flying very high in the sky and he saw a bird of prey. He was scared and started to fly faster. The bird of prey was chasing him and he did not know what to do. + +Suddenly a kind owl appeared in the sky. He was big and strong and he was ready to protect the pigeon. He was very useful and he saved the pigeon from the bird of prey. + +The pigeon was so relieved and he thanked the owl. Together they flew away and eventually the pigeon returned safely to the garden. He was thankful to the owl for protecting him. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Ella. Ella was very thoughtful and nice. She was playing at home when her mum called her. + +Ella ran to the kitchen and said, “What is it, mummy?†+Mum smiled and said, “Ella, I need your help to make dinner. Would you like to help me?†+ +Ella smiled and said, “Yes, I would love to help!†+ +Mum gave Ella a seat so she could work and said, “I'm going to cut the carrots, can you peel them for me?†+ +Ella nodded and thoughtfully started to work. She took the vegetable peeler and carefully peeled the carrots. + +After she finished, Ella asked her mum, “Can I help with something else?†+ +Mum smiled and said, “Yes, you can take this bowl of vegetables and put it in the ovenâ€. + +Ella took the bowl and carefully put it in the oven. She thought about all the work she was doing and smiled. Ella had helped her mum make dinner! +Once upon a time, there was a small green basketball. It lived in a special place all by itself. But one day, something changed. + +The basketball hopped out and said, “I want to go explore!†+ +The basketball rolled away, but it soon got scared. It wanted to hide. Along the way, it came across a little girl and a big red basket. + +The girl smiled and said, “Hello, little green basketball! Do you need help?†The basketball rolled into the basket and said, “Yes, please! I want to hide here.†+ +The little girl smiled and said, “It’s ok. I will hide you here. You can stay here until you are ready to explore the world again.†+ +The little green basketball stayed in the big red basket. It felt safe and happy. + +The end. +Once there was a little kitten who was always getting into trouble. Every time his human came home from work, they would find him up to something. But today was different. They found the kitten staring up into a tree, with a loud meow. + +The human knew what the kitten was trying to do — he was trying to rescue something! After a few moments of climbing, the little kitty managed to get back down with a tiny, furry creature in his mouth. He had rescued a little squirrel from the thick branches! + +The human was so proud of his brave rescue that he decided to reward the kitten with a tasty dinner for his efforts. The little cat enjoyed a feast of his favorite treats, and afterwards he curled up in the lap of his human, purring contentedly. + +From that day forward, the two were best friends, and the kitten was always looking for an opportunity to rescue something — no matter how big or small. He learned that even with his small size, he could do big things, and that was the best feeling of all. +Once upon a time there was a powerful flea. He started feeling very brave, so he decided to jump from leaf to leaf of the tallest tree in the world. He felt so proud. + +But he soon realised that the leaves were too far apart for him to jump over. His powerful legs couldn't reach them! He became tired and frustrated. + +Just then, a beautiful bird flew by, singing a sweet song. The flea asked her for help, so the bird carried him from one leaf to another. The flea was so happy to be on the other side. + +The moral of the story is that we should always help others, even if they are small. Together, we can solve any problem! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jack and Jill. Jack was a pretty girl who loved playing in her garden. Jill was a boy who liked to play with his toy car. + +One day, Jack and Jill decided to have a picnic. They took a blanket and a basket full of treats to the garden. They ate their lunch and then began to play. + +Suddenly, Jack grabbed Jill's toy car and would not give it back. Jill became very angry and started to quarrel with Jack. He wanted his car back very badly. + +Jill was getting very upset, so Jack apologized and handed back the car, giving him a big hug. After the quarrel was over, Jack remembered that she had brought some lotion for their picnic. She said "I'm sorry for quarrelling with you, Jill. I brought this lotion for us to put on our skin. It's very pretty and makes our skin feel smooth". + +Jill smiled and thanked Jack for the lotion. Together, they put some on their skin and had lots of fun playing in the sun. The quarrel was quickly forgotten and they laughed and enjoyed the rest of their picnic. +Once there was a little boy named Tim who was three years old. He was very curious and asked a lot of questions. + +One day he asked his mom, "Mommy, what is the earth?" + +His mom said, "The earth is a beautiful planet far away in the sky." + +Tim was so excited to learn about the earth. He wanted to study it more. + +He said, "Mommy, can I study the earth?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course you can! You can study it as much as you want." + +So Tim started to study the earth. He looked at pictures of the earth and read books about it. He asked questions and wrote down the answers. He was so eager to continue his studies. + +One day he came to his mom and said, "Mommy, I'm sorry I made a mess while studying the earth." + +His mom smiled and said, "It's ok, Tim. You can study the earth as much as you want, and I'll help you clean up any messes you make." +Once upon a time there was a little girl who liked to add things to her toy collection. The other day, she went to the store to buy a new toy. She saw a new and very attractive vehicle. She asked her mom if she could add it to her collection of toys. + +"Yes," said Mom. "You can add it to your collection of toys." + +The little girl happily took the vehicle and went home. When she arrived home, she addded her new toy to her collection. She put it on the shelf and thought it was so attractive. + +The next day, she pushed her new toy across the room. She pushed it so fast that it zoomed past her siblings. They all laughed. + +"That looks like so much fun!" said her brother. + +The little girl smiled. She was so happy to have added a new toy to her collection. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. The baby was a very happy girl. She loved to dance. Every day she would dance and spin around. + +Mommy was so proud of her. She was careful to make sure the baby always behaved. One day, the mommy asked the baby to do something special. She said, "Can you do it like a dancer?" + +The baby looked very excited. She nodded her head and said, "Yes!" She started to dance. Her movements were clear and smooth. She was behaving very well. + +Mommy and the baby danced together. They twirled and spun around the room. They laughed and smiled at each other. + +At the end of the day Mommy said, "You have behaved so well today! You are such a great dancer." The baby twirled one more time, then hugged her mommy tight and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She was three years old and very special. She had an ordinary flute that she loved to play with. + +One day, she was running down the street with the flute and saw a man playing a beautiful melody in the park. She stopped to listen and when he finished, she smiled. + +The man smiled back at her and said, "Do you want to play the flute too?" + +Lucy nodded and the man started to teach her how. After they practiced together, Lucy was able to make some beautiful music. She smiled brightly. + +The man was so impressed, he invited Lucy to a concert. He said, "When you get to the concert, I'm sure everyone will smile when they hear you play the flute!" + +Lucy was so excited and a few weeks later she attended the concert and played. Everyone was amazed and smiled as Lucy played her flute. + +After the show, Lucy smiled even wider and thanked the man for teaching her. She thanked him for helping her to turn her ordinary flute into something so special. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was very curious, so one day he decided he was going to start exploring. He put on his boots and headed out into the forest. + +He was amazed at all the things he saw. He saw big trees, small ferns, funny creatures, and colorful mushrooms. Jack thought it was tremendous fun! + +Jack kept exploring until he found a clearing. At first he didn’t understand what it was, but then he noticed it had been made by someone. He looked a little closer and realized it was an old playground. Jack was enchanted and immediately got creative. He imagined all kinds of things that he could do in the playground. + +Soon it was time for Jack to return home. As he was walking back, he couldn’t help but feel proud of himself for being so brave and exploring the forest. He had had lots of fun and he felt even more creative than before! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was very reliable. She tried to be as helpful as she could, and wanted to make sure she was always in good shape. So she went to a yoga class every day. + +At yoga, the teacher taught her how to stretch and use the poses. She practiced very hard and eventually she could do each pose with ease. Her body fit perfectly into each pose and she was very proud of herself. + +The teacher smiled at her and said she was doing a great job. She was very reliable and could fit into each pose just right. After a while, she felt as if yoga had become a part of her. It made her feel happy and peaceful. + +From then on, she always went back to the yoga class. Every day was a chance to become more fit, reliable and peaceful. The end. +Tommy was a 3-year-old boy who loved to explore the world. One day, he decided to go on an adventure which his mum had told him not to do. + +He quickly rushed to the shop across the street. When he got there, he was surprised to see that it was filthy. There were pieces of trash all over the floor. He worried that he would get in trouble if his mum found out. + +But he was determined to explore anyway. He peeked around the shop, trying to find something interesting. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from the back of the shop. He rushed over to see what it was. To his surprise, he found his mum cleaning away the trash. + +Tommy smiled as he realized that even though he was told not to go, his mum still wanted the shop to look nice. He quickly ran back to the house, happy that his adventure was over. +Once there was a twin brother and sister named Bob and Jane. They were the perfect pair! + +Bob and Jane liked to explore their backyard together. One day, Bob found a secret door. He said, "I wonder what is behind this door?" + +Bob asked Jane to help him explore. The twins worked together to find the key to unlock the door. When they found it, Bob put it in the keyhole and said, "Click!" The door opened and the twins were surprised to see a beautiful garden. + +The garden was perfect! Inside was a fountain, bright flowers and a wonderful place to explore. + +The twins played in the garden for hours. When it was time to go, the twins locked the door. Then they ran to tell their mom what they'd found. + +Bob and Jane shared the perfect secret garden and they knew they would always have it to explore together. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jim. Jim was three years old and he was having a very bad day. He was so sad that he started to cry. + +His mum came over to comfort him. She gave him a big hug and asked what was wrong. Jim said he wanted an avocado. + +So his mum took him to the store to buy an avocado. It was so interesting to see all the different foods! Jim was very happy. + +When they got home, Jim's mum cut the avocado in half and gave him one of the halves. Jim smiled, thanked his mum and went out to play with the avocado. + +He had a lovely time and he soon forgot about why he was crying. When he was done, his mum gave him a big hug and told him how brave he was for not crying anymore. + +Jim was so happy he almost cried again! But this time, it was with joy! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was so excited one day when his parents told him that they were going on a journey to a faraway planet. + +Jack smiled and asked, "Will the planet be open?" + +His parents smiled back and answered, "Yes, Jack, the planet will be very open and welcoming to you." + +So the next day, Jack, his parents and their spaceship rolled up to the planet. The planet was so full and colourful - Jack couldn't believe his eyes. He began to explore and was so delighted by all the things he saw. + +Then Jack spotted a tall hill in the distance. He rolled up the hill, calling out to anyone who might be around. + +Suddenly he heard a voice from behind him. "Hello, Jack. Welcome to our planet." Jack turned and saw a group of friendly aliens standing behind him. He smiled and said hello. + +Jack was so happy to have made friends in a new place. From that day on, he would come back to visit his new friends every chance he got. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very independent. She liked to do things her own way. + +One day the little girl wanted to try something different. She changed the way she looked. She put on a new dress and put flowers in her hair. + +The little girl liked the way she looked. She felt proud and independent of herself. + +She went outside and showed her friends. Her friends could not believe how different she looked. They said she looked like a princess. + +The little girl was happy that she changed her way. She knew that she could do things on her own and feel good about herself. +One day, Joe was in his bedroom and he heard a loud noise. He looked around and he saw that the big bookcase was falling down! Joe was scared and he panicked. He started to run and hide under his bed. + +The bookcase was very heavy and it made a big bump when it hit the floor. Joe kept on hiding because he was scared. He wanted to get out from under the bed but he didn't know what to do. + +Finally, after a few minutes, Joe plucked up enough courage to come out from under his bed. He slowly stepped out and looked at the hard bookcase. He was very relieved that it hadn't hurt him. + +Joe quickly grabbed a chair and put it next to the bookcase, so that it wouldn't fall again. Joe was proud of himself for being so brave. From that day on, he was always careful when he was in his bedroom, so he wouldn't have to panic again. +Once there was a kind little girl. She loved to rub her hands together and make funny sounds. One day she was rubbing her hands when she found something strange. It was an oat! She got so excited and she started to rub it. The oat felt funny in her hands, so she kept rubbing it. Soon enough it turned into a little ball. She was so happy that she ran to show her mom. +Once, there was a curious boy. His name was Ben. He had a wheel that he loved playing with. Every day he would play with it in his garden. + +One day, the wheel broke. Ben was very sad because he could not play with it anymore. + +So, he went to ask his mum what he should do. "Mummy, my wheel is broken. What should I do?" + +His mum smiled. "Let's go and see if we can find a replacement wheel, Ben" + +So, Ben and his mum went to the shop to find a new wheel. When they found the wheel that he wanted, Ben couldn't contain his excitement. He quickly grabbed the wheel and raced home. + +When he got home, Ben quickly replaced his wheel. His mum stood back and proudly watched as Ben drove his wheel around their garden. Ben was so happy! +Max was walking through the park one day. He stopped when he saw an enormous candy lying on the ground. He ran to get it, and then he kicked it with his foot. The candy flew into the air and he watched as it came down. It landed in front of two girls! They both screamed in excitement and started to play with the candy. Max happily watched as they kicked it around the park. Eventually, all of them got tired and the candy was put away. Max went home with a big smile for a wonderful day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit called Pete who wanted something very badly. So he went to the store to find it. + +At the store, he saw that the item he wanted had an enormous price. Pete didn't have enough money to buy it, so he began to cry. But then he had an idea - he got a wet cloth and began wiping the store windows. He kept wiping and wiping, until he had washed all the windows. + +The store owner was so pleased that he gave Pete the item he wanted for free! Pete was so excited. He thanked the store owner and ran home. + +From then on, Pete always wiped the windows of the store to show the owner how much he appreciated his kindness. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She loved to have adventures. One day, she decided to go and explore the nearby park. She was very excited. As she walked, Lucy saw a purple hippo in the distance. She waved at it, but the hippo just stayed in its spot and didn't move. Lucy was frustrated and wanted to play with the hippo, so she kept waving. + +Suddenly, the hippo was joined by a big, strong elephant. The elephant charged at Lucy and she started to run away. Just then, the hippo stepped in and waved its trunk in front of the elephant. The elephant stopped and backed away. The hippo had saved Lucy! + +Lucy thanked the hippo and went home feeling happy. She learned an important lesson- don't be too quick to judge situations from a distance. Sometimes it pays off to be brave and find out what's really happening. +One day a little boy named Joe was walking in the park with his mom. He saw a flute hanging from a branch and he wanted to take it home. His mom warned him not to touch it, but he wanted it so much that he grabbed it anyway without listening to what she said. The next thing Joe knew, loud music was coming from the flute. Joe was shocked and scared, and he started to cry. His mom tried to assuage his distress and told him that the flute was magic. She continued, "When you want something so badly, you must remain calm and listen to what your mom tells you. Whenever I warn you of something, it always means I'm trying to help you." Joe realized that his mom was right, so he thanked her for helping him and asked for forgiveness. He never forgot the lesson he learned that day and he kept the flute safe and sound. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Sam. He was three years old and very curious. Every day he would explore his house looking for new and exciting things. + +Today, Sam was thrilled because he had found something really interesting: a recording machine. It was big and shiny and Sam couldn't wait to see what it did. He pressed some buttons and suddenly heard his voice echo in the room. Sam was so excited! + +Sam quickly ran to tell his parents what he had found. His Dad was already awake, but his Mum was still asleep. Sam was a bit nervous about waking her. "Dad, come and see the record machine I found!" He shouted. + +His Dad agreed to come and take a look, but warned Sam not to wake his Mum. Dad carefully opened Mum's bedroom door and the three of them saw Mum still sleeping. + +Sam quietly pointed at the machine and said, "Look, I can record my voice!" As soon as he said it, Mum woke up and she was a bit nervous. She asked what was going on and Dad explained that they had all been very excited Sam had found a recording machine. Mum smiled and told him it was an amazing find. + +From then on Sam was able to record all sorts of things in his house. He was so proud of his discovery. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named June. She was so creative! Every day she would pretend to be a princess, and tell stories about tigers and castles. + +One day, June wanted to be more creative. She asked her mom and dad to buy her something special. So they bought her a curtain! + +June was so excited that she hung the red curtain in her room. She told her mom and dad that the curtain would help her be creative. + +The next day, June's mom and dad heard some unusual noises coming from June's room. When they opened the door, they saw that June had used the curtain to make a special tent. Inside she was telling stories, pretending to be a queen! + +June's parents were so impressed with her creativity. They smiled and said "now you can be the most creative princess ever!" + +June loved her special tent. Every day she would tell new stories and add even more creative things. She was so pleased that her parents had bought her the curtain! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy who loved to play. One day Daisy was in the park with her stuffy sheep, when she saw a broken cloth on the ground. Daisy picked it up and brought it home. + +When Daisy arrived home she showed her mom the cloth. Mom asked Daisy where she had gotten it. Daisy told her mom she had found it in the park. Mom told Daisy she couldn't keep the cloth. Daisy was disappointed, but mom told her it was okay. + +Daisy asked mom why she couldn't have the cloth. Mom told her it wasn't hers and she should give it back. Daisy was sad and went to sleep without the cloth. + +The next morning, Daisy said goodbye to her stuffed sheep and went back to the park to find the broken cloth. She found it where she left it and wrapped it around the fluffly sheep. + +Daisy was pleased with her gift and went home to show her mom. Mom was surprised that Daisy found the cloth, but she was also happy that Daisy was honest and returned the cloth to its home. Mom gave Daisy a big hug and they both went to sleep. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Olive. Every day she liked to play in the park by herself. One day she saw a pale pigeon in the grass. She called out to it, "Hello! What is your name?". The pigeon didn't answer but simply flew away. + +The little girl was sad and started to cry. Then, she saw a small brown rabbit near a tree. She said, "Come here, I won't hurt you". The rabbit quickly hopped away, leaving Olive alone again. + +She started to think about why the pigeon and rabbit weren't friendly and then realized it was because she had been too loud. She called out quietly, "Hello, I'm Olive. I won't shout. Please come back". + +Suddenly, the bird returned and slowly flew over to Olive. The rabbit hopped to her side and stayed with her. The little girl was so happy. + +Olive had learnt a valuable lesson that day. When you want to meet someone new, it's best to be gentle and quiet. You will often get a better response! +Once there was a very dependable whale named Fred. Fred lived a peaceful life by himself in the deep blue sea. One day while swimming, Fred felt himself being lifted out of the water. He was confused and couldn't see anything. + +Fred tried to scream but nothing came out. Then he realised he was being carried. He looked up to see what had him, and he noticed it was a friendly seagull. + +The seagull said "Hi there Fred, I am here to give you a ride. I heard you could use some help getting to the other side of the ocean!" Fred was very grateful for the offer and he thanked the seagull for her kindness. + +The seagull carried Fred for days and nights until at last they reached the other side of the ocean. Fred thanked the seagull again for being so dependable and waved goodbye before leaping back into the sea. + +From that day on, whenever Fred needed help getting somewhere, he knew he could always count on his familiar friend the seagull. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. Sally was an adorable little girl with curly brown hair and bright blue eyes. + +One day, she wanted to go sailing. She put on her dungarees, grabbed her favourite teddy bear and ran outside. At the beach, Sally saw a big red sailboat. She clapped her hands and jumped up and down in excitement. + +Sally hopped onboard the boat and began to explore every corner of it. She looked out at the sea, with the sun on her face, and felt very happy. + +Sally stayed on the sailboat all day long, dancing, singing and dreaming. Then, when the sun was starting to set, she knew it was time to go home. She said goodbye to the sailboat and promised to remain friends forever. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny. The bunny loved to watch. One day, the bunny saw a carrot on the ground. It looked so delicious! The bunny scampered over to take a bite. But when the bunny tried to take a bite, it discovered the carrot was fake. + +The bunny was very sad that the carrot was not real. It wanted the yummy carrot so badly! So the bunny decided to watch for real carrots. It hopped around the garden, watching for a real carrot to appear. + +Suddenly, the bunny saw a big orange carrot in the dirt. The bunny hopped over and took a big bite. It was so delicious! The bunny was so happy that it had found a real carrot. + +The bunny kept on watching for more real carrots. Every time it found one, the bunny would take a bite and enjoy the yummy snack. + +And that's how the little bunny found its real carrots. The end! +Bob was walking through the forest on a cold day. Suddenly, he started to shiver. He looked around and noticed a thin way between the trees. He started walking down it, hoping it would lead him somewhere warmer. + +Suddenly, a friendly voice came out of the trees. "What brings you here?" it said. Bob was surprised, but he looked around and saw a small rabbit. "I'm lost and cold," he said. + +The rabbit smiled. "I know the feeling," it said. "Let me show you a better way. Follow me." So Bob followed the rabbit and soon he felt much warmer as they left the cold forest and came out into a sunny meadow. + +Bob thanked the rabbit and the rabbit smiled again. "No problem," it said. "We all need help sometimes." Bob waved the rabbit goodbye and continued on his way, feeling much better. +Once upon a time, there was a little dancer. She was always very nosy and liked to see what everyone else was doing. One day she came across a piece of paper with pretty colours all over it. She picked it up and examined it carefully. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It belonged to an old lady. "What are you doing, my dear?" she asked. + +The dancer smiled, "I'm folding this paper, can you show me how?" + +The old lady smiled too, and said, "Yes, of course I can! Folding is fun when you know how". + +The old lady took the dancer's hands, and taught her how to fold the paper into a neat shape. When the dancer had finished, she held it up and smiled. She had made something special with the paper. + +The old lady smiled and said, "Now you know how to fold, so keep practicing". + +The dancer thanked her and went on her way, eager to show everyone her new skill. From that day forward, she was never again nosy - instead, she was always folding! +Once upon a time, in a far away land, there was a little princess named Millie. She was brave and kind and always wanted to help everyone in her kingdom. + +One morning, she decided to go for a walk in the forest. It was sunny and warm andMillie enjoyed being surrounded by the trees and birds. + +After a while, she stumbled upon an old, wise owl sitting on a tree branch. Millie smiled at it and said: "Good morning, wise owl. What are you doing sitting on the branch?" + +The owl replied: "I am looking to give a special gift to those who deserve it. A gift that helps a person shine brighter." + +Millie thought for a moment and replied: "I think I'd like to have that gift. What do I need to do?" + +The owl smiled and said: "First, you must prove to me that you are a brave and wise princess. Then, I will gift you what you need." + +Millie thought hard, and eventually solved a special riddle. The old owl smiled and said: "You have proven yourself worthy my dear. Now, I shall give you the gift that will help you shine." + +Millie looked at her hands, and there was a shining golden ring. She smiled and thanked the wise owl for the gift. She knew she could use it to shine brighter and help others. +Once there was a little girl called Amy. She was three years old. One day, she was walking along the hill when she saw a beautiful butterfly. It was yellow and blue, and it was flying around her. + +Amy clapped her hands with excitement and tried to catch it. But the butterfly flew away. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from a nearby hill. "What is that?" she asked herself. + +Amy went to the top of the hill and saw a big fire burning. She was scared and ran away. But suddenly she saw the butterfly again, and it kept flying around the fire. + +Amy was brave and decided to go closer to the fire. She was amazed and said, "It's so beautiful!" She was fascinated by the fire and stayed there for a while. Then, she ran back home. From that moment on, she could never forget the beautiful fire she saw burning on the hill. +Once there was a girl called Sarah. Sarah loved to play with her friends and she felt very happy. One day she was playing outside when she accidently stepped on a sharp stone and it hurt her toe. Sarah started to cry because it hurt a lot. + +At first, she did not know what to do to make her toe feel better. But then her mother appeared and gave her a big hug. She said, "Sarah, its ok. We can make your toe feel better." + +So Sarah's mother brought some ointment and said, "This ointment helps make hurt toes feel better. You can put some of it on your toe, and it will make it feel better later." So Sarah put some ointment on her toe and it made her toe feel much better. + +Sarah learnt an important lesson that day. Whenever something bad happens, your parents are always available to help you. You can trust that they will do their best to make you feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who lived near the sea. He was always looking out at the ships as they passed by. One day, the man got an idea. He decided to introduce a new ship to his neighbours. He gathered some planks and pieces of wood, and built a big new ship. + +He went to talk to the neighbours and said, "Hey! Come see the new ship I built!" Everyone was so excited. They were all wondering what the ship could do. The man smiled, and said, "Wait and see!" + +The bald man asked some of the neighbours to help him push the ship out to sea, but not before he showed them something. He opened up the top of the ship and everyone was surprised to see what was inside. It was full of food and special treats! The man and his neighbours smiled and laughed, happy that the new ship was going to introduce them to exciting, delicious treats. + +Now, every time the bald man sees a ship go by, he waves and smiles. He knows the new ship has started a special journey - a journey of friendship, fun and adventure. +Once upon a time, there was an old barrel who wanted to sing a song. He wriggled and twisted, wanting to explore the world. But he was warned by the other animals that the woods outside the village were too dangerous. + +One day, the barrel decided to ignore the warning. He began to roll out of the village, singing a happy song. When he came to the edge of the woods, all the animals were surprised. + +"Come back here now," shouted the fox. "These woods are very dangerous!" + +But the barrel didn't listen and kept singing. He continued to roll deeper into the woods until he was out of sight. + +The animals were worried and started to look for him. After a long search, they finally found him, still singing happily. The barrel was unharmed and the animals were so relieved. + +From that day on, the barrel stayed in the village and never ventured into the dangerous woods again. He spent his days singing and dancing, making the other animals smile. +Once upon a time there was a princess named Sophie. Sophie was very original and she liked to touch everything. + +One day, Sophie was walking in a park when she saw a big tree. She went up to it and started to touch its bark. + +Suddenly, a voice came from the tree. "Hello, Princess Sophie. I'm an old Oak Tree" it said. + +"Hello," said Sophie in surprise. "Why are you talking to me?" + +"I wanted to tell you something," the Oak Tree replied. "The more you touch and explore, the more you can find out about the world" + +Sophie smiled and thanked the Oak Tree. From that day on, she touched and explored everything she could! +Once upon a time there was a busy town. Everyone wanted to make it even better. So, everyone worked together to improve it. Everyone did chores and helped around the town. + +The town started to look brighter, as the buildings were all freshly painted. Trees were planted and flowers were planted. The roads were fixed too. + +The people worked hard and the town started to look much nicer. Everyone was very happy. They could now play games in the park, explore the woods and take a walk down the pretty streets. + +The town was now improved and much more fun. Everyone was busy doing lots of activities and the town was buzzing. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy crane. He was always bumping into things and tripping over his own feet. One day while he was wandering around, he noticed a beautiful puddle full of sweet, sparkling water. He was so thirsty, he decided to drink some of it. + +So the clumsy crane waddled over to the puddle and stuck his long beak into the water. He took a big sip and the water felt so refreshing! He drank and drank until he was full. + +When he finished, he looked up to the sky and said "thank you!" Then he spread his wings and flew off, happy and content. +Once upon a time there was a kind goat. He went to the park to have some fun. When he got there, he saw some children playing. He felt a bit shy and stayed far away. + +Suddenly, one of the children noticed him and ran to him. She said: "Hi, goat! What's your name?" The goat was surprised. + +The goat replied: "My name is Billy". The girl smiled and said: "I like your name, Billy! Will you play with us?" The goat smiled and nodded. + +The girl took Billy around the park. They seemed to have so much fun! Afterwards, Billy went home, feeling very happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a baby. He was happy and played all the time. One day, he saw something shiny on the floor. He looked closer and saw it was an ashtray. The baby lay down on the floor and reached out to grab the ashtray. But as soon as he touched it he felt a bitter taste on his fingers. He shook his hand and ran away. + +He quickly came back with a piece of cloth and wiped off the ashtray. He looked at it more closely and saw lots of shapes on it. He lay the ashtray on the floor and used it as a toy. He moved it around and preteted it was something else. He was so full of joy. + +The baby was happy he found the ashtray. He learned not to put his fingers on things he didn't know. From that day on, he made sure to always lay the ashtray down before he touched it. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and was curious about the world around her. One day, she saw a stand in the park. She asked her mom what it was and her mom said, "It is a lemonade stand. People make lemonade here and sell it to other people." + +Lucy wanted to try it. She asked her mom if she could help the man at the stand. Her mom said it was ok and they went together. + +Once they reached the stand, the man welcomed them. He asked if Lucy knew about making lemonade. She shook her head no and he said, "That's ok. I'll teach you." + +Lucy was an eager learner. She watched attentively as the man explained the process of making the lemonade. After a few minutes, the man had finished his explanation and Lucy understood it all. She asked if she could help him make the lemonade. + +The man thought for a moment and then said, "Sure. I would be glad for your help. Once you're done we can get started." + +Lucy worked hard and was able to make the lemonade just like the man had shown her. Everyone was impressed. + +The man was so pleased with Lucy's work that he recommended her to other stands in the park. From then on, Lucy was able to help out at other stands and learn more. + +This experience +Jack was walking to a friends house when he realised his train was delayed. He needed to get there quickly, so he decided to get a taxi. +Jack saw a taxi and asked the driver to take him to his friend's house. The driver was very ignorant and refused to take him. He just kept saying, "No, No, No!" Jack was so frustrated by the taxi driver's refusal to help him. +He decided to find another taxi instead. Jack used his phone to find one and soon a different taxi driver arrived. The driver was polite and agreed to take him. +Jack felt relieved and quickly hopped into the taxi with a big smile. He carefully gave the driver directions, and the taxi arrived at his friend's house just in time. +Jack was so happy to finally have made it. He thanked the driver before getting out of the taxi and running to see his friend. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Martha. Martha was three years old and loved trying new things. One day, her mother made her some rice for dinner. + +But Martha didn't like the taste at all. She declared it to be too bitter and refused to have it. Suddenly, she heard a noise and something flew in through the window! It was a small, colourful bird. + +The bird ate all the rice from the dinner plate. Martha felt very sad and angry. She wanted to know why the bird had taken away all her dinner. + +The bird replied, "I'm so hungry. I cannot find anything else to eat. The only food I could find was the rice in your dinner plate." + +Finally, Martha realized that not everyone is as lucky as she is. She learned that it was important to share and be kind to those in need. + +The end. + +Moral: Share with others and be kind. +Once there was a little girl who was three years old. She was so excited because it was her birthday! She wore a pretty dress and opened lots of presents. One present made her laugh so hard - it was a funny book with silly drawings. She also had cake which tasted very yummy. + +After playing all day, it was time to go to bed. But when the little girl tried to sleep, she remembered something bad. She had forgotten to invite her best friend to her birthday party! She began to feel sad, but then she heard the sound of laughing outside her window. + +It was her best friend! Her best friend had come over to her house to surprise her, even though she hadn't been invited. Seeing her friend made the little girl laugh again. Then the two friends enjoyed the rest of the birthday together and had lots of fun! +Once upon a time there was a chicken. He was very friendly, and he loved to shake. He would shake his feet and his wings every day. He loved to dance! + +One day he saw some other chickens down the road. He said "Hello!" and started to shake his wings. The other chickens said hi back and started to laugh. + +The friendly chicken didn't mind the laughter. He kept shaking and the other chickens soon joined in. Soon the whole field was shaking and having a lot of fun. + +The friendly chicken was so happy! He and his new friends danced and shook until the sun went down. And they all stayed friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a bright player who always had passion for playing games. Even though the player was bright, he was still struggling to be the best. He was determined never to give up. + +One day, he lost a game terribly and became embarrassed by his failure. He became so worried that he started to weep. He was so upset that he decided to quit the game. + +His family and friends noticed his disappointment and they all encouraged him to keep going. They reassured him that it was only a game and that he should try again. + +The player thought long and hard and decided to give it another go. To his absolute delight and surprise, he won the game! Everyone was so proud of him and celebrated his success. + +The moral of the story is that failure will happen but it’s important to never give up. Every challenge can be overcome if we accept help and never give up. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was very silly and strange. One day, she went walking outside with her best friend. + +Suddenly, she had to sneeze. She sneezed really loud and her friend started to laugh. The girl just winked and kept walking. + +Soon, they saw something weird in the bushes. It smiled and winked at them. The girl and her friend got scared and ran away as fast as they could. + +And they never saw the weird thing again! +Once there was a boy who wanted to have some fun. He decided to go to the beach. When he got there, he ran straight into the ocean and started to splash in the water. He loved it! + +The boy kept splashing and then he noticed something unusual. There was salt in the water! It was different from the water he could find near his house. He dipped in his hands and tasted the salt. It was amazing! + +The salt made the ocean more fun. Every time the boy splashed he could taste the salt on his tongue. He laughed and kept splashing until the sun started to set. Then, it was time to go home. + +The boy remembered the different salt water and he knew he wanted to come back soon. He said goodbye to the salty ocean and walked home with a huge smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She had long, brown hair. She loved to brush and take care of her hair. Every day she would make sure it looked beautiful. + +One day, Lucy was standing by the window looking at a flower in the garden. She looked up and noticed something strange happening. Her hair was getting longer and longer! She was so dizzy she had to sit down. + +She called out to her mom, "Mommy, come look! My hair is growing!" + +Her mom came over to take a look. She smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Lucy! Now you are going to have even more beautiful long hair." + +Lucy smiled, feeling very proud of herself. She was so happy watching her hair grow. She continued to take care of her hair and make sure it stayed long and healthy. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Timmy who loved to go swimming. He was very brave and often went swimming alone. + +One morning, Timmy decided to go swimming by himself. He wore his red swimming shorts and splashed into the water. + +Timmy began to swim slowly, gazing at the beautiful fish around him. As he swam further into the water, he noticed an old turtle swimming towards him. + +“Hello!†said the turtle in a friendly voice. “Hello!†Timmy said back. + +The turtle smiled and said, “I see you are swimming slowly. Would you like me to show you how to swim faster?†+ +Timmy smiled and nodded. He watched as the turtle showed him how to kick his feet and move his arms more quickly. Soon, he was swimming as fast as the turtle! + +Timmy thanked the turtle and swam away, continuing to gaze at the fish around him. He felt so proud of himself for learning how to swim faster! +Once upon a time there was a little girl with long, blonde hair. She was called Lucy. + +One day, she wanted to make something special. She found some fabric and some needles, and started to stitch a beautiful dress. She was very excited. + +But as she was stitching, she came across a problem. And when she tried to finish her dress, the last stitch was missing! Lucy was sad. + +Suddenly,, a voice came from the corner of the room. It was a secret fairy! "Don't worry, Lucy, I heard your wish. I can help you finish your dress!" + +The fairy grabbed a magical, unknown stitch, and placed it in the last section of fabric. "There you go!" said the fairy, with a twinkle in her eyes. + +Lucy smiled. She was so happy that her dress was finished! +The lion was independent. He felt free in the forest and loved to roam. He enjoyed roaring, it filled him with joy. + +One day the lion stepped on a sharp stick that pierced his paw. It hurt so much, it was the most painful thing he had ever experienced. He roared in pain loud and long. + +The lion went to the doctor but it seemed the pain never went away. The pain hurt so much the lion could hardly move. He was no longer independent. + +The concluding sentence: +The lion was never able to roar again. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave little girl named Sarah. She always had a flexible mind and an adventurous spirit. + +One day, Sarah was out walking in the forest when she saw a big, grey wolf taking a nap. She knew she had to be careful, but she was brave and decided to try and make friends with him. Sarah took a few steps forward and said, "Hello, Wolf. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The Wolf was a little bit scared and didn't know what to do. He became scared and snapped at Sarah. She became scared too and quickly started to run away. + +Suddenly, the Wolf changed his mind. He realized Sarah was brave enough to come talk to him and he had made a mistake. The Wolf ran after Sarah and quickly caught up to her. He apologized for scaring her and said he wanted to be her friend. + +Sarah smiled and was very happy. Together, they ran through the forest, laughing and having a lot of fun. From then on, Sarah and her Wolf were the best of friends. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to go to the park. She was excited, so she grabbed her teddy bear and jumped into the car with her mother. As they drove to the park, the little girl looked out the window and smiled. + +When they arrived at the park, the little girl jumped out of the car and ran over to the playground. She could not wait to play and explore the park. But, when they got out of the car, they noticed a big, dark drain in the middle of the park. It was blocked by a big pile of rocks. + +The little girl and her mother were very frustrated. They wanted to go explore the park, but they were worried that the drain might be dangerous. The little girl's mother looked around the park and finally found someone to help them. + +The man explained that the drain was for rainwater, so when it rained, the water would not overflow and flood the park. The rocks kept the water from running away too quickly. + +The man helped the little girl and her mother get rid of the rocks, so the little girl could play in the park. When the rocks were gone, the little girl jumped and ran around the park, happy and relieved. Her mother was relieved too. And from then on, the little girl always remembered to stay away from the park drain. +It was a sunny day and the birds were singing in the trees. Johnny and Mommy were walking in the park. Everywhere they went, there was no one else. All of a sudden, Johnny noticed a spark in the sky and pointed excitedly. Mommy smiled and said "Let's clap together and make it come closer to us". + +Johnny clapped with all his might, and the spark came closer and closer, finally landing in his hands with a popping sound. It was funny and spicy, too. Then the spark began to move and make even more sparks. Johnny and Mommy laughed, clapping together. The spark kept making more and more sparks, filling the sky with shining colors. It was so beautiful they clapped even harder. + +Before long, the spark had made a huge show of colors and Johnny and Mommy couldn't take their eyes off it. What had started as one small spark had turned into a magical display of stars, and Johnny was amazed. + +That night, when it was dark and everyone was fast asleep, Johnny thought back to his adventure with Mommy in the park and the spark that made the most beautiful show of stars. He smiled and clapped his hands to thank the spark for such a wonderful moment. +Once upon a time there was a girl who was very flexible. She was able to do all sorts of tricks with her body. One day she went to visit a volcano. It was high and tall and the girl was so amazed. + +She crawled inside and started to explore. It was so dark but she kept going. She was excited to find lots of funny things. Then suddenly the ground beneath her shook really hard and the girl started to miss. + +The ground split open and the girl fell into the crust of the volcano. There was no way she could escape. She screamed and shouted but no one could hear her. The girl was stuck there forever. +Once there were two friends named Sam and Tom. Sam wanted to have a fancy outdoor picnic, so Tom said he should get a fall blanket to sit on. Sam went outside and had a look around. He saw some big trees and pretty flowers. He also had a look in the sky and saw some birds flying. + +Then he had an idea. Sam wanted to have a picnic in the sky! Tom thought it was a great idea. So they both grabbed the blanket and went outside. They put the blanket on top of their heads, held it there and started to walk. + +Eventually, they both began to float up and up in the sky. It was so fancy! They both felt a bit scared but very excited as well. They flew up and up until they were very high in the sky. Then, they laid down on the fall blanket and had the most amazing picnic ever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane loved to play with her friends outside in her garden. One day, while they were playing, they heard a strange noise. Jane and her friends stopped to pause and listen. The noise was coming from a rough old tree. + +Jane stepped closer and behold, there were two tiny fairies stuck in the tree! The fairies had been around for many years and were really quite old. Jane knew that the only way to save them was to make a wish. + +She closed her eyes, paused for a moment and wished that the fairies be set free. Suddenly, the tree opened and the two fairies were released! + +The moral of the story is that with a bit of courage and a sincere wish, you can make a difference in the lives of those around you. +One day, Jack was swimming in the pool. His mom watched him from the edge, smiling and feeling proud of her little boy. Suddenly, Jack stopped and looked anxious. He said to his mom, "I want you to come in the pool too!" His mom shook her head, because the pool was separate from the area where they could go together. + +Faced with the clear separation, Jack was very anxious. He whined and pleaded, but his mom stayed firm. Jack's eyes started to fill with tears and he looked even more worried. His mom said, "Let's go somewhere we can both swim together, okay?" + +Jack's face lit up and he ran over to his mom. Excitedly, he grabbed her hand and they went to the nearby lake where they could both go in the water and have a lot of fun. + +As Jack splashed around, anxiously waiting for his mom to join him, he noticed something. His mom had smiled when she said, "Let's go somewhere we can both swim together." Jack realised that his mom wasn't separating them on purpose, she just wanted them to have fun! +Once upon a time, there was a family who had a lot of tuna. Every day, the family would go out to store it in the fridge. The tuna was very soft and nice. + +One day, mum decided to make a special tuna cake with all the tuna they had stored. She mixed the tuna with some eggs and flour, and made two round cakes. + +Mum put the cakes in the oven and waited. When the cakes were ready, they were golden and smelled delicious! + +The family gobbled up the tuna cake. It was soft and tasty! From that day on, the family always stored tuna so they could make delicious cakes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to bathe. Every day he would splash in the bath and make water all over the floor. + +One day, he found a poem in the cupboard. He was curious and exposed the paper. Without reading it, he dunked the poem in the bathtub and it got soaked! + +His mum was very angry and scolded him for being so careless. She told him that he should have read the poem before he got it wet. + +The little boy was very sorry. He said he would find a new poem and never be careless again. His mum was happy and hugged him. + +From then on, the little boy was careful with poems. Whenever he found one, he would read it and only bathe after. +Once upon a time, there was a strong sun who was always stirring the sky. It made everything so bright, so warm and so beautiful. + +One day, a little three year old named Pete was walking in the park when he saw the strong sun beginning to stir the sky. Suddenly, he heard a voice say, “Look Pete! The sun is stirring!†+ +Pete squinted his eyes, shading them from the sun’s strong rays, and he noticed a man standing next to him. + +The man smiled at Pete and said, “It looks like the sun is stirring, Pete. It’s a beautiful sight, isn’t it?†+ +Pete smiled at the man and then loudly exclaimed, “Yeah! The strong sun is stirring!†+ +He smiled at the man and then ran off to play with his friends in the park while the sun continued to stir the sky. +Joe wanted to go on an adventure. He was very brave and wasn't scared of anything. He had heard about the switch deep in the woods and he wanted to find it. + +Joe went deep into the woods and saw the switch. It looked very fine. He wanted to protect it so no one else could find it. He reached out to touch it, but as he touched it something bad happened. + +Suddenly everything changed. Joe felt scared and confused. He was in an unfamiliar place with strange creatures everywhere. He knew it was all because of the switch. He was sad he couldn't protect it and knew he had made a big mistake. +Once upon a time there was a wild bird. Her wings were strong and she could soar high in the sky. She loved to fly with the clouds and feel the cool wind on her feathers. + +Whenever the bird soared she felt a sense of freedom and joy. But one day a strong gust of wind blew her off course and she couldn't steer away from a big tough tree. No matter how hard she tried to fly away, she couldn't escape. + +The bird slammed into the tree with a loud crack and fell to the ground. She tried to move, but her wings were too hurt to fly and her body was too weak to walk. She was so sad and alone. + +The wild bird had a tough ending. Even though the wind blew her off course, the powerful tree was just too much for her. She could never soar high again. + +The End +Once there was a man who was careless and did not listen to his mom. One day he went near the beach during a storm. The sky was dark and there was lightning. He saw a puddle on the ground and he stepped into it with his bare feet. + +His feet got wet and cold so he started to shiver. He looked around, but he had nowhere to go. Then all of sudden, he saw a small house with a light on. He ran to the house and knocked on the door. + +The lady who answered the door was surprised, but she let him in. She gave him a cozy blanket to warm up and asked him why he was outside in the storm. He told her about the puddle and said he was looking for a place to dry his feet. + +She was very kind and gave him a towel. She dried his feet and told him he must be careful next time. He thanked her and went back home, happy to have found a safe place in the storm. From that day on, he always listened to his mom and was careful during storms. +Mum was a teacher. She had a daughter who was three years old. Every day mum would teach her daughter about many different things: animals, colours and numbers. Mum would also tell her stories and sing her songs. + +One day, mum was teaching her daughter about different things but she couldn't seem to teach her correctly. The daughter kept getting everything wrong and became very upset. Mum tried harder and harder to teach her daughter but she just couldn't understand. + +Mum became furious and started to shout at the daughter. The daughter was very scared and ran away to her bedroom. From then on, the daughter was so scared of her mum that she refused to go near her. + +Mum had tried to teach her daughter but it had ended in disaster. The daughter was so upset that she never wanted to learn anything again. +Once upon a time there was a clever mummy duck. She had one special duckling. It was his first week in the world. + +Mummy duck wanted to teach him something new. Every day, she showed him something special. + +One day, she demonstrated how to spread her wings. She flapped them and glided through the air. Her duckling tried to copy her. He spread his little wings and tried to fly. + +Mummy duck watched with delight as her clever duckling spread his wings to explore the world. She was so proud. Every day he would spread his wings a bit more, learning new and exciting things. + +The weeks went by as the baby duck spread his wings more and more. He was growing up to be such a clever duck. + +Mummy duck watched with a smile as her little duckling spread his wings and flew off into the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman named Joe. He was the bravest and the most adorable fireman in the town. One day, Joe went on a walk. But this day was special. He was walking his new puppy, Jack. People always stopped them when they went out together. Everyone said that Jack was so cute, and Joe was so happy. + +However, as they were going to a park, they heard a loud noise. There was a fire and Joe had to go put it out. He knew it was his job and he had to go. Joe said to Jack, “Stay here, Jack. I have to go save people.†+ +When Joe was putting out the fire, he saw a little girl crying. He asked her, “Why are you crying?†The girl explained, “I was playing with firecrackers and they started a fire. I feel bad that I caused this problem.†+ +Joe smiled and said to the girl, “It’s ok! We can always learn from our mistakes. Next time remember to be careful with fire.†The girl nodded and felt better. + +When Joe came back to Jack, he saw the adorable pup waiting for him. Joe smiled, thinking about the important lesson he taught the little girl. He realized that being a fireman is not only about putting out fires, but also +Once upon a time, in a forest far far away, there was a loyal pen. The pen belonged to a brave bear who used it to write stories. One day, the bear set out to find a majestic castle, as he had heard stories of a princess living inside. + +The brave bear followed a winding path up a steep hill. After a while, he came upon a beautiful castle with tall towers. + +The bear called out, "Hello? Is anyone there?". +A delicate voice replied, "Yes, who is it?". +"I'm a brave bear. I have come to see if the princess is within these walls". + +The princess opened the castle doors and let the loyal pen inside. She said, "Welcome brave bear. I have heard wonderful stories about you. Tell me, what brings you here?". + +The bear answered, "I have brought my loyal pen. I hope to write stories with you and spend time together". + +The princess smiled. They spent the rest of the day writing stories, and the bear and the princess became the best of friends. +From then on, the loyal pen and the princess created memorable stories together. +Sammy was busy playing in the park. He liked to swing on the swings and run in circles around the trees. Suddenly, Sammy felt something soft on his face. He looked up to see a big, furry puppy squeezing his face with its little paws. Sammy grabbed the puppy and hugged him tight. + +Sammy: “What’s your name?†+ +The puppy grinned and licked Sammy’s face. + +Puppy: “My name is Wuggy! Can I be your friend?†+ +Sammy smiled and squeezed the puppy even tighter. + +Sammy: “Of course you can! We can play together, run around and have lots of fun.†+ +The two friends hugged and ran off to explore the park together. They chased each other around and giggled. It was a busy morning, but they were having so much fun. Sammy knew that his new best friend would always be by his side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was out in the garden, playing in the sun. Suddenly, she saw something on the ground. It was an envelope. She walked over, and saw that it was dry. + +She picked up the envelope and looked inside. There was nothing inside! She wondered how it had appeared in the garden. Then she heard a voice. It said "Let me out!" + +The little girl opened the envelope again, and a tiny, glittery butterfly flew out. It fluttered around her, before settling on her finger. + +The little girl was very happy. She waved goodbye as the butterfly flew away. From that day on, she kept an eye out around the garden for more envelopes. +Once upon a time there were two friends who loved to rock together. They were so happy playing. One day, the little one got an itch and the bigger one said, "Don't worry, I will help you." + +The big one reached in his bag and got out some special cream. He put some on the little one's arm and said, "It's alright now! That itch should be gone quickly." + +The big one smiled, then said, "We can still rock, but this time let's do something special. Let's rock in a regular way." + +They thought about it and then both agreed. They rocked back and forth in a regular rhythm and had so much fun. + +Eventually, they finished their fun and went their separate ways. But they both agreed they would rock together again soon! +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was 3 years old, and lived in a small house with his mom and dad. He loved to go on adventures, but could never stay out late. +Every night, his mom and dad would tell him he had to go to sleep. He was never happy about it, but deep down he knew it was important. +One day, his mom and dad told him something unexpected. If he stayed in bed all night, he would get a special reward when he woke up in the morning! +The boy was so excited. He had no idea what the reward would be, but it made him even more eager to stay in bed. He wanted to find out what it was. +So, he lay down in bed, and settled in to sleep. After what felt like forever, he finally drifted off, into the unknown. +When he awoke the next morning, his mom and dad had a big surprise for him. It was a big rocky road ice cream, his favorite treat! He was so excited for his reward, he ran around the room laughing and cheering. + +This adventure showed the boy that sometimes when you try something new, there can be unknown rewards waiting for you. He was so happy, and continues to sleep early just so he can get the surprise reward each morning. +One day, Jack found a tube in the sand. He was very excited. It was fuzzy and yellow! He wanted to take it home to show his mom. + +Jack picked up the tube with both hands and started to walk. He stumbled and the tube flew out of his hands and slid down a hill! He was scared. + +Jack went after the tube and found it at the bottom of the hill. He tried to pick it up, but it wouldn't move. He started to stir the sand around it. Suddenly, a shy little chicken appeared! + +Jack was so excited. He said hi to the chicken and made friends right away. From them on, Jack and the chicken were best friends. +Billy was getting so big. He was growing every day! His mum said that it was time for a new bed. Every morning, Billy would stretch in his bed and it felt too small. So his mum and dad came home with a new, big bed. + +Billy loved his new big bed. He ran and jumped into it, but it was so wet! Billy was confused. His mum told him that they had filled the big bed with water! Billy was so excited. He loved playing in the water. + +Billy would jump and splash in his bed. It was so much fun to him. He would stretch out in the bed and play in the water. He had so much fun being in the wet bed. + +The days quickly passed and Billy was growing even more. Finally he was getting too big for the water filled bed. Billy was sad, but now he understood why his parents had to buy him a new bed. He would always remember the fun times he had in his wet bed. +One day, Tom and Susie were in the park. They talked about playing tag and having a picnic for lunch. Susie had an idea. She said to Tom, "Let's find a big tree and give it a massage!" + +Tom thought it sounded like a great idea and so they rushed to find the most enormous tree they could find. When they found it, they couldn't believe it was so huge! + +Together, they gave the tree a massage. They rubbed its bark and spread their hands over its branches. The tree felt so nice and smooth. + +Then, suddenly, they heard the tree talking to them! It said, "Thank you for the massage. It felt so good." + +Tom and Susie were amazed. They thanked the tree and went back to the park to play tag. They talked about the enormous tree and the massage all day. +Once upon a time there was a strong lion. He wanted to dance, so he searched for a place he could do it. + +The lion finally found a big bucket. He jumped inside and began to dance. His moves were very fierce and powerful. + +The lion's dance was so impressive that other animals couldn't help but join in. Soon, the bucket was filled with creatures all dancing together! They laughed and cheered as they moved around the bucket. + +The lion and the other animals danced until they were tired. When they all stopped, the lion thanked them for joining him and hopped out of the bucket. + +The next day, the animals and the lion gathered again and they danced in the bucket just like they did before. They moved and laughed, danced and cheered - it was the best dance party ever! +Sammy was outside one sunny day. She wanted to swing on the swing in the backyard, so she ran over to it. + +She grabbed the rope and pulled it back. Then, she let go and she flew through the air. She loved how it felt to swing high up in the sky! + +Suddenly, Sammy noticed something. She saw a smelly hose lying near the swing. She wondered who left it there. + +She called out to her neighbour, Mrs. Martha. Mrs. Martha was out in her garden. + +"Mrs. Martha, what is the smelly hose doing in our backyard?" asked Sammy. + +Mrs. Martha smiled. "I am planning on giving you a special surprise soon. Now, why don't you go swing for a little longer?" + +Sammy went back to the swing, feeling excited. She wanted to find out what Mrs. Martha had in store! After a few more swings, she heard a noise. + +She looked up and saw Mrs. Martha standing in the garden with a sprinkler in her hand. She was spraying water from the hose onto the grass. + +Sammy smiled and quickly ran over to join Mrs. Martha. She was so happy that Mrs. Martha gave her a special surprise - a garden sprinkler for her to play in the backyard! +Once there was a little girl named Emi. She had long brown hair and bright blue eyes. One day she was in her backyard playing with her best friends, the bubbles. She laughed as they flew up into the sky. She loved the way they sparkled in the sunlight. + +Then one of the bubbles flew away. Emi wanted to catch it, so she stood on her tippy toes and stretched her arms as high as she could. She couldn't reach it, so she asked her mom to help. + +Her mom stood tall and reached up. She grabbed the bubble and handed it to Emi. It was a big brown bubble. Emi smiled and thanked her mom. Then she looked up and saw that more bubbles were floating in the sky. She was so excited! + +Emi stood in her backyard that day, playing with her brown bubble and looking up at the sky. She felt so lucky to be able to play with bubbles like that. She knew that this was a day she'd always remember. +Tommy was feeling very lonely one day. He looked out the window of his house, but nobody was outside playing. He decided to look around his house to see if he could find something to do. + +He looked in the living room and saw a big table. He was so excited! It was bigger than any table he had ever seen before. He walked up to it and started looking at it very closely. He noticed that it had four legs and a big top. He started counting the legs and then he smiled. + +Suddenly, Tommy had an idea. He went into the kitchen and came back with some of his toys. Then he sat down at the table and started playing by himself. He made up stories about the toys and he pretended that he was having a party at the table. + +He was no longer lonely. He was having the best time ever at his new table! +Once upon a time there was a busy fisherman. Every morning he would kneel on the beach and cast his fishing net into the sea. He was a very happy fisherman. + +One day, a little three-year-old girl came to the beach. She saw the busy fisherman, and asked him what he was doing. + +The fisherman smiled and said, “I am fishing. I kneel here every day and cast my net into the sea.†+ +The little girl was amazed. She asked the fisherman, “Will you teach me?†+ +The fisherman smiled and said, “Sure. All you need to do is kneel beside me and watch what I do. Then you can try it yourself!†+ +The little girl did as the fisherman said. She kneeled next to the fisherman and watched as he cast his net into the sea. Soon she was fishing too! + +At the end of the day, she smiled proudly at the fish that she had caught. The busy fisherman smiled too. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jake and Kate. They were having a fun day together until something strange happened. + +Jake looked angry and said to Kate, "I don't want to fight anymore!" +Kate was confused but asked Jake why. + +Jake told Kate, "My dad said I have to row the boat. I want to be successful like him and I want us to do it together!" + +Kate was happy to help her friend. They worked together and rowed the boat until they reached their destination. + +When they arrived, both Jake and Kate were happy and successful. They hugged each other and made a promise to never fight again. + +The End +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Bill. Bob and Bill were always very friendly to each other and helped each other when in trouble. + +One day, Bob was feeling very lonely. Bill noticed this and wanted to cheer him up. When he asked how he could make Bob feel better, Bob said he wanted some new friends. + +Bill had an idea. He suggested that they attach a sign to a tree near their house that said, “Friends Wantedâ€. That way, other people could see it and know they are looking for new friends. + +The sign worked! Soon, they had more friends than they ever imagined. Everyone had a lot of fun together and Bob was never lonely again. + +The moral of the story is that when you need help, don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and make yourself available. You never know what you might find! +John and his mommy went to the restaurant. John wanted to go in and poke the elderly people. His mommy said "No John, we don't poke people". + +John listened carefully, but he was still curious. He kept asking his mommy "Why?". His mommy said, "Because it's not very polite". + +John was confused so he asked again, "Why?". His mommy said, "Because it's not nice, and it could hurt them". + +The elderly people thanked John's mommy for looking out for them but John was still excited to poke. + +Later that day, John, his mommy and the elderly people went to the park together. They were all laughing, talking, and having fun. + +Then, the elderly people asked John if he wanted to play a game. They said, "John, why don't you come and play tag with us". + +John said, "Yes!" and ran to join the fun. As he chased the elderly people, he gently poked them to get them to move faster. + +John's mommy smiled, knowing that he found a way of poking that was both polite and kind. +Once there was a boy. His name was Max. He was furry and loved to push things. He was always pushing his toys around. +One day, Max heard a noise coming from a barn nearby. He went to investigate and saw that the door was slightly ajar. He pushed the door open to see what was inside. +Max was surprised to find a big furry cow in the barn. He started to push the cow around the barn, laughing. In the excitement, the cow got startled and started to run away from Max! +Max pushed and pushed the cow, trying to catch it, but eventually the cow managed to escape from the barn. +Max was sad but he couldn't do anything. The cow was gone and he knew he would never see it again. He never entered a barn ever again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. Their names were Joe and Bill. Joe was feeling sad one day, so Bill decided to give him a hug. He hugged Joe really tight and said, "It's okay." Joe smiled and felt better. + +Bill then had an idea. He said to Joe, "Let's have a special treat. Let's get a massage!" Joe was so excited. They went to the massage parlor together and got massages. They both felt so relaxed. + +When it was over, Joe felt embarrassed. He was afraid that he was not supposed to go to the massage parlor. But Bill gave him a big hug and said, "It's okay, Joe. You don't need to be embarrassed." They both laughed and went home together. +Jack was an oak tree. He was very old and quite sick. He felt so weak and sour. Jack was sad, he wanted to get better, but he didn't know how to heal himself. + +One day, a little fairy named Willow appeared and said she could help Jack heal. She used her magical wand and sprinkled some sparkles on Jack. Suddenly, Jack could feel himself getting better. He felt so strong and happy. + +The next day, Jack felt as good as new. His leaves were healthy and green and he could stand tall and strong. The fairy had healed him! + +Jack was so grateful to Willow. He thanked her with a friendly smile and they shared a hug. From that day forward, Jack was the happiest old oak tree around. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy, who loved to pretend. Every day, Lucy would pretend to be different people, from a doctor to a fairy, and everything in between. + +One day, Lucy wanted to pretend that she was a queen. She was so excited about it! She would give everyone a warm welcome and make them feel high and mighty! + +"I'm a queen," said Lucy. She stood up tall and put her hands on her hips. Then she brought her hands together and said in a very important voice, "Welcome, one and all!" + +Suddenly, Lucy's younger brother, Jack, stepped out from behind the couch. He was wearing a crown on his head and said, "Welcome, I'm King Jack! Let's pretend-play together!" + +Lucy was so delighted! She smiled and said, "Let's make believe that we're the most high and mighty rulers of this kingdom." + +From then on, Lucy and Jack spent every day pretending to be kings and queens. And everyone was so happy and welcome to be part of their kingdom! +Once there was a boy named Ted. He was very excited to do something new today. Ted's mom gave him a very special present. It was a blue yoga mat. Ted felt so happy and couldn't wait to start doing yoga. + +He asked his mom, "What do I do with this?" + +His mom smiled and said, "You'll need to practice on the yoga mat. It will help you become strong and flexible." + +Ted spent hours each day practicing yoga. But one day, he used the yoga mat too much and it ripped. Ted was very sad and the yoga mat could not be fixed. + +Ted's mom said, "We can't give you another one. You used it too much and now it's broken." + +Ted was very disappointed and sad that he couldn't use the yoga mat anymore. + +The end. +Sandy was playing in her room when she noticed something strange. She went to the door and saw it had been locked. She was scared. She started to cry, "Momma! Momma! The door is locked!" + +Momma heard her and came running to her. She knelt down and said, "Don't worry, Sandy. Everything is okay." + +Momma then looked around and found a towel under the bed. She grabbed it and said, "Let's use this to open the door!" She put the towel in the gap between the door and the wall and yanked on it. + +The door opened with a loud "CLICK!" and Sandy rushed out of the room. + +Momma laughed and said, "You're a problem solver, Sandy! Let's never lock the door again!" + +Sandy nodded and hugged Momma tightly. From that moment on, Sandy felt safe knowing Momma was always there to help her. +Once upon a time there was a big blue bear. He was very excited to explore the world. One sunny day, he decided to take the way to the forest. On the way, he saw a yellow bird eating a big berry. The bear asked, "Can I have some too?" +The bird replied, "Yes of course you can! There are lots of berries, so you can eat as much as you like." + +The bear was very happy! He thanked the bird and started eating the sweet berries. He ate and ate until it was almost dark. Then, the bear said goodbye and continued on his way. + +When the bear arrived at the forest, he was so excited to explore. But first he wanted to take a peaceful nap in the blueberry patch. So he laid down and dreamed of all the fun he'd have in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a leopard who wanted something new. He went to the market to look for something good. He saw a nice, new toy that he wanted to buy. He asked the seller for the toy. The seller said it was for sale and he sold it to the leopard. The leopard was so happy with his new toy! He thanked the seller and went home with his new toy, smiling all the way. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Millie. She was always looking for fun things to do. One day, her mom took her out for a walk. + +Millie saw a lot of different flowers. She wanted to pick one. "Mom, I want to choose one," she said. Her mom smiled and said, "Ok, but make sure to choose carefully". + +Millie looked at the bright, colorful flowers. She was trying to decide which one she wanted. Then she saw a purple flower. She thought it looked really nice. So she said, "I choose this one!" + +She put the flower in her stomach. Then, she skipped off down the path with her mom. She was happy and still curious about the world around her. +Alice was having a great day. She got ready to have her regular afternoon tea with her family. She included her doll in the fun. Alice bounced down the stairs and into the kitchen where her mom was making tea. + +Alice's mom smiled. She said, "Alice, I'm so happy you included your doll! Would you like a cup of tea?" + +Alice nodded excitedly, bouncing up and down. Her mom filled a cup with tea for her and set it down on the table. + +Alice carefully picked up the cup and said, "Thank you". She took a sip of the tea. "Mmm!" she said. "This tea is yummy!" + +Alice smiled from ear to ear. Today had been a great day, and it wasn't over yet. She had her regular afternoon tea with her family, and it included her doll! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and lived in a big, fine world. + +One day, Jack told his mom, "I want to explore the world!" His mom smiled and said, "Exploring the world can be so much fun! You should include all the things you love doing in your exploration!" + +Jack thought about it for a moment and was excited. He decided to include playing games and meeting new friends in his exploration. + +The next day, Jack went off on his adventure. He played lots of games and made new friends. He had a great time exploring, and was so happy! + +At the end of his exploration, Jack said, "I had a fine exploration!" His mom said, "I'm glad you had so much fun!" Jack smiled and said, "Yes, I love exploring the world!" + +The end. +Once there was an ordinary cat. The cat lived in a house with a family who loved her very much. The cat loved cuddling up in her fur and playing. + +One evening, the cat heard an odd sound coming from the kitchen. She ran to investigate and saw that something was blocking the fridge! It was a big puzzle! The cat wanted to solve it, so she started batting the pieces around and meowing. + +The family came in to see what the commotion was about and saw the cat. They laughed and helped the cat to put the pieces together. At first, the cat was excited, but then something went wrong. The last piece would not fit. + +They tried again and again, but the last piece was too big and would not solve the puzzle. The cat was sad and the family was embarrassed. The cat meowed sadly and curled up in her fur, feeling very discouraged. The family tried to cheer her up, but it was too late. The puzzle was never solved. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tony and Sam. They were having a great day, running and playing together in the park. + +Suddenly Tony noticed something on the ground. He picked it up and shouted: "Look Sam! I found a photo!" They both laughed when they saw the picture. It was a funny photo of an old man with a big smile. + +"Let's mark the photo for fun!" said Tony. "That's a great idea!" said Sam. + +They used a hot stick from Tony's pocket to mark the photo. They wrote their names on the back of the picture and smiled. + +But then Tony's mom showed up and saw the picture. She asked: "Why have you marked that photo?" + +Tony and Sam were embarrassed. "We're sorry mom," said Tony. "We didn't mean to do it". + +Tony's mom smiled and said: "It's ok. But remember, next time you should think carefully before you mark something. If it's not yours, it's best to leave it as it is". + +Tony and Sam were relieved and they nodded in agreement. They put the photo back on the ground and continued to play in the park. They had learnt a valuable lesson that day. +Mia was in her garden one day when she came across a fierce insect. She had never seen one like it before! She wanted to collect it so she could show it to her mom. Mama was surprised to see it, but she was even more surprised by Mia's bravery. + +Mia wanted to do something special with the insect, so she asked her dad for a jar. He gave her a big jar and she ran back into the garden. Mia carefully scoped up the fierce insect and put it into the jar. + +Mia's dad helped her to find some fruit juice to feed the insect. She poured a bit of juice into the jar and watched as the insect drank up the sweet liquid. It seemed very happy! + +Mia decided to keep the fierce insect as a pet and give it a special name - Buzzy! She takes care of her pet insect, feeding it fruit juice every day. Mia loves spending time with Buzzy! +Sally was very impatient. She wanted to go outside and play, but it was raining. She stomped her feet and said, "no!" + +Mama saw Sally and said, "It's too cold outside, and you have to have a vest to go out in the rain." + +So Mama got out a big blue vest and helped Sally put it on. It was very warm and it made Sally feel better. + +But the rain was still coming down and Sally was still impatient. She wanted to run and jump. + +Mama said, "Let's wait a few minutes. The rain will start to increase, but then it will stop and you can go out." + +Sally waited and watched the rain, and soon the rain did start to increase. She smiled and said, "Yay!" She was so happy when the rain finally stopped. She ran out to the yard and started playing in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. Tom was brave and adventurous, and he liked to explore. Jane was more careful, and she liked to have lectures before she tried something new. + +One day, Tom wanted to explore an old cave. Jane wanted to have a lecture first, but Tom just wanted to go. He dropped Jane's hand and ran into the cave, not caring that she wanted to stay behind. + +Jane was sad and scared. She knew that Tom should have listened to her lecture. She knew that it was usually a bad idea to go somewhere without hearing about it first. + +Suddenly, Tom dropped out of the cave entrance, screaming! He was all scratched up, and had some bruises. Jane was worried, and gave him a lecture about how he should have listened to her. + +Tom understood and said he was sorry. He had found a bear inside, and he was very lucky that he hadn't been hurt more seriously! Jane was happy that Tom was safe. + +The two friends had learned their lesson: it is always a good idea to be adventurous, but it's also important to listen to lectures and be careful! +Once there was a girl called Jane. Jane liked to play in the forest near her house. One day, Jane missed her way in the forest and couldn't find her way back home. Jane was feeling very sleepy and tired, but she kept walking until she found a house. The house belonged to an old lady. The old lady said: "Welcome! You can stay here for the night". Jane thanked the old lady and went to sleep in a nice, comfy bed. In the morning, the old lady gave Jane a map so Jane would find her way back home. Jane thanked the old lady and said goodbye. She grabbed the map and ran off into the forest. Jane found her way home and she was very happy! She will never forget her adventure in the sleepy forest. +Jill was walking in the park one sunny day. She said hello to the birds and waved to the trees. Suddenly, she heard a noise and saw a gray cloud coming closer. She stepped carefully around the trees, but the cloud was still coming closer. + +Jill was getting scared and didn't know what to do. She stepped behind a big tree, but the cloud kept coming. She had no choice but to step out of its way. + +As it passed over her, Jill was surprised to find that it wasn't a cloud at all, but a flock of pigeons! They were flapping their wings and making the gray cloud. + +Jill was relieved and laughed as the birds flew away. She stepped forward and thanked the tree for keeping her safe! +Maggie was feeling grumpy. Her mom asked why and she just shrugged. Her mom said "Let's go play in the park!" She brightened up and jumped with joy. + +At the park, Maggie saw a swing. She asked her mom to lift her up on it. Maggie swung back and forth and laughed. She said she was no longer grumpy. + +A little boy appeared and wanted to join her. Maggie told him that he could play with her. She smiled as she helped lift him onto the swing. + +The two children swung and giggled while they played. All of a sudden the grumpy feeling had gone away. Maggie's mom said it was time to go and thanked them for sharing the swing. Maggie waved goodbye and smiled as she walked away. +Once there was a brave, little girl who loved to measure things. Every day she would measure things in her house. One day, she found something interesting. It was a big shelf! She set out to measure it and see how big it was. She worked hard to measure the shelf, and when she was done, she was proud of herself. But then, something bad happened. The shelf was too big, and it crashed down on the little girl. She was very sad, and her family was very sad too. The brave little girl was never able to measure again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sue. She was very happy and often played in her garden. +One day when Sue was playing, she found an old cobweb. It was all tangled up and an old key was stuck inside it. Sue took the key and decided to see what she could unlock. + +Sue searched the garden and found an old box with a keyhole. She tried the key and it fit perfectly. She was so excited to see what was inside. Sue opened the box and it was full of sweet things. She happily took one and ate it. + +Suddenly, the garden door slammed shut and it was locked! Sue was so scared and alone. She started crying and screamed for help but no one answered. Sue was stuck in the garden forever! +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy cat who wanted to go to an opera. She wanted to perform onstage, but she had a problem. Her tail was broken. + +She asked a friend, a mouse, if he could repair it. The mouse said, "Yes, of course!" + +The mouse quickly fixed her tail, and the cat was happy. Then the mouse asked, "Now that your tail is repaired, what do you want to do?" + +"I want to go to the opera," the cat said, "and perform for all the people." + +The mouse said, "All right! Let's go!" + +So the two friends went to the opera, and the cat sang a beautiful song. When she finished, all the people clapped and cheered. + +The clumsy cat had fixed her tail and was now a successful opera star. The end. +Bob and Joe were playing in the park. Joe wanted to slide down the slide. He shouted, "Let's slide down the slide!" Bob said, "Ok, let's go!" + +They ran to the slide, and Joe went first. His eyes twinkled as he slid down all the way to the bottom. Then Bob followed him. He slid down the slide, too. + +After they were done playing, Bob came across a big fish in the water. He said, "Look Joe! There is a big fish in the water!" Joe was so surprised and said, "That is so kind of the fish to come and see us!" + +They watched the fish swim away together. As they waved goodbye, they smiled and said, "Bye, fish!" +Once there was a girl who was 3 years old. She was playing with her stuff in her room when she heard a noise outside her window. She looked out and saw a bird. The bird was pointing its beak right at her! She watched it for a while and then went back to playing with her stuff. + +Later, she was getting a bit sleepy. She decided to take a nap. She lay down in her bed and snuggled up in her blankets. She was almost asleep when the bird from outside came and perched on the windowsill. It started pointing its beak again! + +The girl was curious, so she got up and walked to the window. She looked out to see what the bird was pointing at. She noticed a bush at the bottom of her garden filled with bright berries. She smiled, thanked the bird and went out to pick some berries. She was so happy to have found some delicious food to snack on! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved surprises. She spent all her days looking for them. One day she found a package tucked away in a cupboard and it was her birthday! + +The girl was so excited to see what was inside. She opened the package and inside was a big, hidden surprise. It was a big teddy bear! She hugged it and let all of the worries of the day disappear. + +The girl ran around to show her teddy bear to everyone. Everywhere she went, her teddy bear spread happiness and smiles. It was the perfect surprise! +Once upon a time there was a young girl called Ellen. She had always wanted to be with the birds in the sky. But when Ellen tried to fly, she never made it very far. + +One day, Ellen had an idea. She set up a few stones around her garden, to act as a special runway. Then, Ellen looked to the sky and shouted, "I'm going to fly like a bird today!" + +Ellen's mom came outside to find out what was happening. Seeing Ellen's brave ambition, she smiled and said, "Ellen, I encourage you to try and fly today. You are strong and determined. I know you can do it!" + +Encouraged, Ellen ran to the runway she had made. As her feet touched the ground, she jumped up powerfully into the sky. In one swift move, she was soaring up, higher and higher! + +Soon, Ellen realised she was getting a bit too high, so she started to flap her arms to come back down. Ellen was delighted to see that she had managed to stay in the air for a good few seconds. She touched down safely on her dry, grassy garden. She had done it! + +Ellen went straight to her mom, who was waiting with open arms. She gave Ellen a huge hug and said, "Well done, you did it!" Ellen felt proud and happy and ran off to tell her friends all about her flying +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jane. Jane wanted to marry Jake. Jake was on the ground and Jane wanted to pick him up to marry him, but it was very difficult. + +Jane got down on her knees, and tried to lift Jake up with both her hands, but she couldn't. She asked her friend to help, but he couldn't either. + +Jane looked around and found a big rock. She pushed the rock onto the ground and tried to use it as a lever to lift Jake. It was really hard, and she got very tired, but eventually Jake was lifted up. + +The two of them smiled at each other and Jane hugged Jake. They were married that day, and were very happy. +Once upon a time there was a family with two little children, a boy and a girl. The girl loved to study while the boy loved to play. + +One day the Boy asked the Girl why she loved studying so much. The Girl replied, "Because it's a test of how smart I am!" + +The Boy thought it sounded fun and decided to try it too. He opened a book, but the words were too long, and the numbers too big. He frowned and said "This is too hard for me!" + +The Girl said kindly, "It's ok. You just have to take your time and enjoy it. You don't have to get all the answers correct." + +Just then, their father walked in saying, "It's time for you children to go play in the cold garden. You can learn by playing too!" + +The children laughed and ran outside together. They soon realised that by exploring and playing with each other, they could learn new things and use their imaginations. + +The moral of the story: Love to learn not just through tests, but also through playing and exploring your surroundings. +Once upon a time, there was a fat tree frog called John. Every week, John liked to wrap himself in a big, cosy blanket. But one day, John's blanket wasn't there anymore. + +John hopped around looking for it. He asked his friends, "Where is my blanket?". + +His best friend, Floppy the snake, said, "I don't know, but I think I can help you." + +So the two of them hopped and slithered around until they found the big, fat blanket! It was wrapped up tight in a big, green bush. + +John and Floppy tugged and yanked, but they couldn't get the blanket out. So John asked, "What should we do?". + +"Let's ask for help!" said Floppy. + +So they did. John and Floppy called for help, and soon enough, a big, strong bear came to their aid. The bear unwrapped the blanket for them and John was so happy to have it back. From then on, he kept it far away from bushes so he could wrap up in it every week. +Once upon a time there was a little rabbit. He loved to play in the meadows and hop around. He had a dream of creating something special with his favourite thing, yarn. So he set out to make a yarn sculpture. + +He wrapped the yarn around things and hung it up in the air. He tried different shapes, but it just didn't look quite right. He never gave up, though. He was persistent. + +Finally, he discovered that if he could change the shape of the yarn, his project would come to life. He pushed and pulled and twisted the yarn until it became a beautiful flower. He was so proud of his work and kept it near his heart. + +The little rabbit loved his sculpture so much that he decided to share it with the other animals in the meadow. They were all amazed at the rabbit's creation and happily shared the yarn flower with each other. + +The little rabbit's love of yarn had changed the meadow for the better and inspired everyone to use it for their own projects. The little rabbit was so proud of being persistent and his hard work had paid off. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. Jack and Jill were very happy and loved each other deeply. Every night their friendship shone like the stars in the sky. + +One night, Jack was feeling jealous of Jill. He asked her why she was so happy. Jill showed him a surprise she had found - it was a gorilla! Jack was so jealous that he didn't feel like being friends with Jill anymore and shut the door on her. + +Jill was disappointed and sad, so she went away. Later that night, Jack thought about what he had done and felt regret. He regretted the way he was feeling and was ashamed of himself. He opened the door and called out to Jill. Jill returned, and they both agreed never to let jealousy get between them again. + +The moral of this story is that it’s not a good idea to be jealous of others. Friendship is more important than jealousy. Keep your friends close and keep jealousy away! +Once there was a hunter. He explored acres and acres of land, discovering amazing things along the way. + +One day, the hunter stopped walking and he saw something very special. It was a beautiful bird perched on a tree branch. The hunter was amazed by the colorful feathers and graceful wings. + +The hunter watched and waited as the bird began to sing. The song was so amazing that it made the hunter smile. + +The hunter watched the bird until it flew away. He said to himself, "That was amazing to see." He kept walking, looking for more amazing things to see. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were both very excited to play together, but they were both still restless. Jack and Jill were looking for something fun to do when they saw a big backpack. + +Jack wondered what was in the backpack so he opened it up. Inside he found a beautiful shield. He told Jill, "Look what I found!" They both marveled at the shiny, matte colours of the shield. + +Jill wanted to know more about the shield so she asked, "What is this for?". Jack paused for a moment and said, "I think it is a teaching shield". The two of them were confused and didn't really know what to make of this. + +Jill said, "Let's find out what it teaches us." So they started to learn how to play with the shield. They learnt how to move it around and block things with it. Jack and Jill had so much fun that they decided to play with it every day. + +From then on, Jack and Jill would use the teaching shield whenever they felt restless and wanted to do something fun. They even taught the shield to a few other children in the neighborhood. The shield taught everyone how to be brave, strong and have fun. +Once upon a time there was a wake. In the wake there was a huge tree. Every day the tree would grow. +First the tree grew tiny leaves. Then it grew bigger and bigger. The tree's branches were so huge they were like umbrellas in the sky. +Soon there were enough leaves to make a house. Birds and squirrels came to live there and their happy calls filled the wake. +The tree kept growing bigger and bigger, until it was so tall it was like a giant reaching to the clouds. +The people living in the wake were so happy to have such a huge tree in their wake. They thanked the tree every day for being there. +The tree kept growing and growing, until it was the biggest wake in the whole land! +Max the monkey was very shy. He wanted to succeed at something, but he was scared to try. He wanted to climb the tall tree in the park, but he was worried that he wouldn't manage it. + +Max saw a squirrel and a cat in the park drinking from a bottle. He wished he could do the same. Max didn't want to be shy anymore and he decided to try. He was so brave and climbed the tree with ease. + +When he reached the top he saw the bottle, he reached out and grabbed it! Max had succeeded! He shared his bottle with the squirrel and the cat. They all celebrated his success and Max was so happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl and a big dog. The little girl wanted to go to the opera. She asked her mom if she could go. Mom said yes but only if the dog came along. + +The little girl and the dog went to the opera. They had fun. They sang and danced. + +After the opera, it started to rain. The dog got wet. The little girl was sad, so she ordered her mom to bring her an umbrella. Mom said yes and brought the umbrella. + +The little girl and wet dog stayed dry. They went home happy and sang all the way. +Once upon a time there was a purple magnet. It was big and strong, but it was all alone. All day long, it sat in the corner and nothing ever happened. + +One day, a little girl came into the room. She held a box in her hand and smiled when she saw the purple magnet. She said, "I have something for you!" + +She opened the box and inside was another magnet. It was just the same as the purple one. The girl used the magnets to stick them together and shut the box. + +The little girl said, "The purple magnet isn't alone anymore. You have a friend now!" From that day onward, the purple magnet and its new friend always stayed together. They were happy and laughed every day. +Once upon a time, there was an empty measure. A little boy wanted to fill it with things. He went over to the kitchen and loaded the measure with pebbles. He filled it all the way to the top! + +Next, he found some sand and loaded that into the measure too. The pebbles and sand mixed together until the measure was full. + +He was so proud of his work. He had loaded the measure so full that nothing else would fit! He showed his mom and dad and they were very proud. + +The little boy was very happy that he had loaded the measure. He decided to carry it around with him everywhere. From that day on, all around town, people saw the little boy proudly carrying his full measure of pebbles and sand! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a poor kitten who was very sick. The kitten's mommy took it to the veterinarian. The veterinarian was very rich, but he was also very kind. He hugged the kitten and gave it medicine to make it feel better. + +The little kitten recovered and it was all thanks to the veterinarian. Even though the veterinarian was rich, he showed the kitten that he cared and wanted to help. + +The moral of the story is that even if someone has a lot of money it doesn't mean they only care about themselves. People can be generous and kind no matter how much money they have. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved steak. He would eat steak every day and he even dreamt about it at night! One day, something weird happened - he got a steak in the post! + +The little boy was so excited when he saw the letter and he couldn't wait to open it. Inside, he found a big steak! He was so happy to see it he shouted, “Yummy!†+ +The next day, the boy wanted to say thank you for the steak. His mom said that he could write a letter and she would help him to send it. So, the little boy wrote a letter with words and pictures. He drew a big steak and wrote, “Thank you for my steak!†+ +The little boy and his mom sent the letter and they waited very patiently. Weeks went by, but no one wrote back. The little boy never found out who sent him the weird steak. +Once there was a team of four boys. They were very happy because they had so much fun together. + +One day, the boys decided to sell lemonade. They set up a table outside and hung a sign that said 'Lemonade for sale!'. + +People from all around came to buy their delicious lemonade. The boys were so excited, they even waved hello to some of the customers. + +When it was time to take a break, the boys had saved enough money to buy new, comfy chairs. They all sat down and enjoyed their cold lemonade together. + +The boys knew that working together as a team made them even more comfortable! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to dream. Every day, he would play make-believe and wonder what the world would be like if he had the most amazing adventures. + +One day, while walking through the woods, the boy saw a hairy animal that he had never seen before. He was so surprised and excited by this creature. He wanted to get closer to it, so he took a few steps closer. + +Suddenly, the animal started to growl in a very menacing way. The little boy was so scared he started to run. Just as he was about to escape, the animal jumped on him and it was very hairy and strong. He screamed for help but no one came to save him. + +When the little boy's family found him, he was too frightened to tell them what happened. He knew it was better to stay quiet and just dream of a better ending. +One day, two best friends were playing in the park. They were having a great time until one of them noticed a big blue tank nearby. + +"Let's go explore it!" he said. + +The other friend hesitated. "I'm scared," he said. + +But the first friend didn't listen. He crept towards the tank, slowly pushing open the door. Inside, it was quiet and dark. + +Suddenly, they heard something move! The second friend was too scared to move. He told the first friend, "Let's go, please!" + +But the first friend ignored him and kept exploring the tank. He poked around corners and opened drawers, searching for treasure. While the second friend kept begging him to leave, the first friend finally found an old coin! + +"Come on! Let's go show your mom!" said the first friend, but the second one refused. + +The first friend had to leave without him, and the second friend stayed in the tank, scared and quiet. +Once there was a boy who wanted to pick a flower. He saw a brilliant sunflower and decided to pick it. He held it in his hand and skipped around with joy. The boy wanted to show his friends, so he ran over to them. But when he arrived, he found that his friends were playing with someone else. + +The boy got angry and held the sunflower tight. He wanted to show his friends how much he was hurt. Suddenly the brilliant flower started to wilt. Its petals began to drop, until there was nothing left in the boy's hands. + +The boy was so sad that he started to cry. He realized that he should have left the flower in the ground. He had hurt the brilliant sunflower and could not undo the damage. His friends ran over to comfort him, but it was too late. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mary. Mary loved to explore and was never scared of anything. One day, Mary went to explore a big, dark cave. She was very excited! + +Inside the cave, Mary saw a beautiful crystal. She wanted to take it home with her. But then, Mary heard a scary noise! She became fearful and didn't know what to do. Should she stay? Or should she go? + +Mary decided to stay because she wanted to keep the crystal. She was shaking with fear, but stood her ground. + +After a few moments, Mary saw a small animal. It was a rabbit! The rabbit was looking for something to eat. Mary realised it was the noise she had heard. She was so relieved! + +Mary stayed in the cave for a few more moments, looking at the crystal. She was so happy with her special find. Then, she took the crystal home and kept it safe. The end! +One day, there was a rubber ball. It was very flexible. The ball wanted to go outside and have fun. But, it was too late. The sun had already gone away. + +The ball was upset. It wanted to go outside and play. So, it decided to wait and delay until tomorrow. + +The next day, the ball woke up early. As soon as it was light outside, it bounced away. It spent the day bouncing around, feeling happy and flexible. + +The ball was so happy that it waited and delayed until the next day. It had the best day ever, and it was all because it was flexible and patient. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. He wanted to build something very special out of wooden blocks. So he carefully put the blocks together. But then suddenly he made a twist and the blocks collapsed in a messy pile. + +Joe got very upset, so he went to see his friend, Jack. Jack had a big crane. + +Joe said, "Jack, can you help me pick up all these messy blocks?" + +Jack said, "No problem. I can use my big crane." + +Jack operated the crane and it easily lifted the blocks up. Joe smiled and thanked Jack. + +Then he twisted the blocks together in a neat structure. +He was so proud of his work! Joe and Jack were both very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was a very naughty boy and often got into trouble. One night he got an idea and thought it would be fun to go and explore. He went out and as he walked he heard a sound. It was a pass. He followed the sound and soon saw it - a pass. He wanted to take it but he knew it was important. + +So Jack got an idea to protect it. He wanted to make sure that no one could take it. He looked around and found a big rock. He pushed the rock over the pass and made sure it was safe. + +Finally, Jack was proud. He had protected the pass. He went back home and this time, he was a good, obedient boy and went to bed on time. From then on, Jack learnt an important lesson - to always be good and obey the rules. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Emma. She wanted to go to the lake. But when she got there, she was frustrated. It was very big and she was scared. + +So she asked her mum for help. Her mum told her to be brave and take her boat. Emma did as she was told and jumped into the boat. + +But then it happened - Emma's boat started to slip away! She quickly grabbed the oars but they were too heavy. + +Emma was stubborn. She refused to give up and kept rowing. Eventually, she made it to the middle of the lake. She was so happy and proud. She had made it by herself! +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tom. Tom loved to play and explore. One day, Tom found a pen all by itself in the middle of the woods. Tom thought the pen looked very exciting, so he took it with him. + +Tom felt like a special superhero when he wore the pen on his shirt. He liked how the pen looked and the way the pen was so flexible. + +Tom ran around the garden, pretending he was a superhero. He jumped, hopped and skipped, always with the pen on his shirt. + +The pen stayed with Tom everywhere he went. He even slept with it at night. Tom's mum said that he didn't need to wear the pen inside the house, but Tom had so much fun wearing it. + +Tom and his pen were the best of friends. +Once there was a purple spider. He stood on a large rock and looked at the world in front of him. He spotted two friends who were playing together nearby. + +"Hello friends," said the purple spider. "Would you like to play?" + +The friends looked at each other, unsure of what to do. + +"No, we have to separate," said one of them. "Our families said we shouldn't be playing together today." + +The purple spider was very sad. He watched as the friends walked away. He wanted them to stay and play with him, but he could understand why the friends had to separate. + +The purple spider sat back down on the rock. He looked up at the sky and started to dream of new friends to play with. +Mum and Dad had been shopping all day and were very tired. They decided to go for a treat and get ice-cream. + +Mum said, "Do you want to get an ice-cream, Sophie?" Sophie smiled and said, "Yes, please!" + +They went to the shop and chose their ice-creams. Mum warned Sophie, "Be careful and don't drop it!" But Sophie was being careless and the ice-cream slipped from her hand and splattered on the ground. + +Mum was so cross! She told Sophie, "That was very careless, Sophie! I told you to be careful!" Sophie started to cry, she was so embarrassed. + +Dad stepped in and said, "It's okay, Sophie. Let's just go and get some more ice-cream!" Mum smiled and said, "Okay, let's go!" + +They went back to the shop and everyone enjoyed their ice-creams. Sophie was careful this time and everyone was happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Sophie and she was three years old. One day, she saw a shiny copper ball in the garden. She was so excited, she immediately picked it up and smiled. + +Then, Sophie noticed something strange about the copper ball. It was so flexible. When she tried to squish it, it just bounced back. Sophie became even more curious. + +At that moment, her mom came out of the house and said, "What do you have there, Sophie?" Sophie said, excitedly, "It's a copper thing! It's really flexible!" + +Her mom smiled. She said, "Ah! It looks like you've found a copper ball. It's made of a special material called rubber and it's very flexible. You can use it to play with and also to stretch your muscles!" + +Sophie was so excited. She smiled and thanked her mom. She quickly put her copper ball in her pocket and ran off to play. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was very excited to go to the park with her mum and dad. When they arrived at the park, Sarah noticed a pond with many ducks. She decided to go closer so she could see them better. As she approached, the ducks flew away, so she could not see them anymore. + +Sarah was annoyed so she stamped her foot and her heel struck a rock. Explosively, the rock split in two! Inside the rock Sarah saw something sparkling. It was a diamond ring! She was so excited that she jumped up and down with joy. + +Sarah was about to pick up the ring when her mum told her not to. Sarah's mum explained that it was not polite to take things that belonged to someone else. Sarah understood and reluctantly left the beautiful ring there. + +That day Sarah learned an important lesson: it is wrong to take something that does not belong to us! +Bob walked in the park. He saw a beautiful leaf on the ground. He carefully picked it up and smiled. Bob was so happy as he twirled the leaf in his hand. + +Suddenly, Bob noticed he was getting wet. Big, heavy raindrops had started to fall. Bob became very miserable. He wanted to stay dry, but he had no umbrella or coat. + +Bob noticed a lady carrying an umbrella. He called out to her, "Excuse me! Can I please share your umbrella?" The lady screamed back, "No! I need my own umbrella! Just go away!" + +Bob was very sad. He tucked his leaf in his pocket and started to walk back home. By the time he reached his front door, he was soaking wet and very miserable. But he still had his dear leaf in his pocket, so Bob wasn't completely unhappy. +Once there was a little girl called Jane. She was three years old and loved to explore the world. One day, she came across a huge tree with an enormous pile of fruit underneath. She was keen to pick some so she ran to it. + +When Jane reached the tree she saw a big creature picking the fruit. She went closer to get a better look and saw that it was a giant. It had an enormous smile on its face. + +"What are you doing?" Jane asked. + +The giant smiled. "I'm picking the fruit," it said. + +Jane understood and tried to pick some of the fruit from the top of the tree but couldn't reach. She then asked the giant for help. + +The giant kindly agreed to pick some for her. But when he reached the enormous pile of fruit, he decided to keep it all for himself. He turned to Jane and said, "I'm sorry, but I cannot give you any fruit". + +Jane was so sad that she didn't understand why the giant wouldn't help her. She had to go without any fruit and was left feeling disappointed. +A little girl named Kate was walking in the park one day and she saw a big picture on the wall. She walked up to the picture and saw it was of a big tree. She thought it looked beautiful. + +"What a beautiful picture!" Kate said. + +Just then, a big man tapped her on the shoulder and said, "I am going to lead you down this path. Come with me." The man led her down the path and it made Kate feel uncomfortable. + +Kate was scared and she asked the man, "Where are you leading me?" + +The man said, "Don't worry little one, I'm leading you to a very special place." + +The man led Kate to a nearby pond and showed her a family of ducks swimming in the water. + +Kate smiled. She was no longer feeling uncomfortable. She was happy. + +The man said to her, "See? That's why I wanted to lead you here. Look at the picture it makes!" + +Kate smiled and said, "Thank you!" +Once upon a time, a little girl wanted to make her Mommy happy. She went in search of something nice to please her. She found a print in the garden. It was a beautiful picture of a blue bird. She thought it would make Mommy smile. + +She rushed home and called out, "Mommy, look what I found!" Mommy looked at the print and smiled. She said, "Thank you, sweetheart. This is such a peaceful print." + +The little girl was very happy. She was glad that she found something to make Mommy happy. From then on, she looked for more things to please her Mommy. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy who loved to zoom around on her scooter. She would go outside, run around the garden and do lots of tricks. + +One day, she went outside and saw a big, fluffy bunny rabbit. She was so excited and wanted to play with it. She shouted "Hi bunny!", ran over and gave it a big hug. The bunny seemed to like it as it stayed still and didn't move away. + +Lucy was so happy to have a new friend. She decided to take it home with her. As soon as she got home, she put it in a big box and thanked it for being so adorable. + +Every day after that, Lucy and her bunny friend would zoom around the garden and play together all day. They were the best of friends, and Lucy thanked her fluffy bunny every day for being so wonderful. +Larry loved to stretch. He liked to stretch so much that everyday he would get up and stretch his arms and legs as far as he could. + +One day he was stretching so hard, he heard a strange noise outside. He went to the window and saw a big blue truck with a long silver horn. He had never seen anything like it before! + +He ran outside and jumped onto the truck's back. He grabbed the silver horn and started to stretch it like he would stretch his arms in the morning. The truck squealed and drove off with Larry bouncing on the back. + +Larry had the best time with the truck, stretching out its long horn in the sunshine. A big smile stretched across his face as he drove around, laughing and stretching the blue horn. +Once upon a time, there was a perfect place. It was so beautiful that everyone wanted to stay and never leave. But no-one was allowed inside. No-one but one special person. + +The special person's name was Jack. Jack lived in a small house close to the perfect place. Every day, he was allowed to go inside. As soon as he stepped through the gate, the perfect silence would wrap around him. It was like he was in a dream. + +No-one else was ever allowed. But one day, something special happened. Jack was asked if he could permit one more person to join him. He looked around and spotted a small child. The child seemed so happy and excited. + +Jack smiled and said, 'Yes, you can come with me.' + +The child was so happy and quickly ran inside. Together, they explored the perfect place, taking in the wonderful silence. They both knew that the perfect place would always be there, just for them. +Once upon a time there was a wild boy who lived in a small town. He was never too good at following the rules and often got into trouble. He loved to run wild and explore the town. + +One day, the town's sheriff caught him in the park and said he was going to jail! The wild boy was so scared he sat down and started to cry. The sheriff tried to comfort him but the wild boy was too scared to listen. + +The sheriff took the wild boy to jail and gave him some time to think. The boy started to realise that it was his own wild actions that got him into trouble. He vowed to be better from then on. + +The wild boy was eventually released from jail and he kept his promise. From that day on, he stayed out of trouble and was much more careful about his actions. +It was a lovely day, and Joe wanted to go outside. He put on his jacket and started walking. He started to feel something on his pants. He looked down and saw his puppy, Tiggy, pinching his pant legs! + +"What are you doing, Tiggy?" Joe asked. + +Tiggy let out a soft bark. He wanted Joe to take him out for a walk, too. + +Joe smiled and put Tiggy's leash on him. Together, they went outside and enjoyed the lovely day. They walked around the park and Joe felt grateful for the wonderful experience. + +When it was time to go home, Joe put Tiggy's leash back on, and they both put on their jackets. Joe gave Tiggy one last pat and thanked him for the lovely day. + +Tiggy smiled and let out an excited bark, and Joe knew that Tiggy had enjoyed the day just as much as he had. +One day, an infant arrived in the village. Everyone was excited and welcomed her with open arms. She was small and slow, moving around at her own pace and taking time to get to know everyone. + +The infant's slow movements gave the people plenty of time to love and nurture her. Every day, they were delighted to greet her with big smiles and open arms. + +Eventually, the infant grew and began to move faster. Her days were filled with running, playing and smiling. The people couldn't help but smile too. They were so glad to have welcomed the infant into their village. + +The child was a special part of their lives. They were thankful for her bright spirit, her slow movements and her loving presence. +One night, a little girl went to her bedroom. She was very tired and wanted to sleep. But before she went to bed, she had to be very careful. + +First, she gathered her toys from the floor and put them all on the shelf. Then she lay down on her bed and pulled up the blankets. + +She closed her eyes and started to drift off. But then, she heard a loud noise from the shelf. It was coming from her toys! Was it alive? + +She opened her eyes and looked in the direction of the shelf, but there was nothing there. Perhaps she had been dreaming? + +She decided to be extra careful and put the toys back in their usual place. Then she lied down again and fell into a deep sleep. +Once upon a time there was a big purple cat. The cat loved to catch mice. Every day he went out to catch more, and he was very good at it. + +One day, the cat noticed that the mice were getting harder to catch. So he decided to do some exercise to get stronger. He jumped and ran to help make him faster. + +The purple cat really enjoyed the exercise. He liked how it made his muscles strong. After each day, he was getting better and better at catching the mice. + +One morning, the cat was so excited as he was feeling extra strong. He said to himself, "I bet I can catch the biggest mouse of all!" + +He went out to the field and sure enough, he spotted the biggest purple mouse he had ever seen. With one big leap, the cat caught the mouse in his paws and held it tight. + +The cat screeched with delight. He had caught the biggest purple mouse of all, and from then on, he was the best mouse catcher around! +Mummy was in the garden, and she had a surprise. She said, "Come and get your kitten!" Laura couldn't believe her eyes. There was a beautiful little kitten in her arms. + +Laura was so excited. She said, "Can I keep it Mummy?" Mummy smiled and nodded. + +Laura gently took the kitten in her arms. She said, "What's your name little one?". The kitten just meowed in reply. So Laura said, "Do you want to be called Fluffy?". + +Laura was so happy she had a new kitten. She made a bed for him with some soft blankets. She said, "You look so comfy, now you are ready for a nap." + +The kitten curled up in the bed and closed his eyes. Laura gave him a big kiss and said, "I love you Fluffy!" +Once there was a boy named Julian. He was four years old and loved math. He was always practicing math and was very fast at it. One day his teacher told him that he had a surprise for him. + +Julian was very excited and couldn't wait to receive it. His teacher gave him a math game and said he had to get it done quickly. Julian was so happy that he started to play the game right away. + +He was very fast at solving the problems but soon he realized it was too hard for him. He couldn't solve the problems and started feeling very frustrated. + +His teacher said it was time to stop playing the game and gave him a bad grade. Julian was very sad, and he never wanted to receive math games again. +Once upon a time there was a white ash tree. It was so tall it touched the sky. Every day, the ash tree would spray its leaves with fine white ash. The little animals in the forest were so happy they could play in the ash. They would roll around in the white powder and have fun. They made lots of snowballs and ash angels. The sun was shining and the sky was so blue. It was the best day ever! + +One day, a big wind came. It blew the white ash all away. The animals were sad, but then a rainbow came out from behind the clouds. They were so happy to see the colours of the rainbow. Then, a voice came from the sky. It said, "Let the ash rain down from the sky"! A big spray of white ash came from the clouds and the animals laughed and played in it. They danced and had so much fun. + +The animals were happy to have their ash back again. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a bear and a beaver who liked to play together. One day the bear asked the beaver, "Do you want to climb to the top of the big hill?" But the beaver disagreed. + +The bear begged and begged for the beaver to come along, but the beaver still disagreed. Finally the beaver said, "If we go, I want to bring my fat chest full of treats." The bear said okay and they set off on their journey. + +When they reached the top of the hill, they began to play. The bear was a bit silly and tried to drop the fat chest off the hill! The beaver quickly ran over and disagreed. The bear stopped, apologising and said, "I will never drop your chest again!" + +The beaver smiled and the two friends continued to play for the rest of the day. When it was time to go home, they shared the treats from the chest. The bear and beaver agreed that it had been a wonderful day! +Once upon a time, there was a princess named Peppy. Peppy was a kind and beautiful princess who lived in the big castle. Every day was the same for Peppy until one day something special happened. + +Peppy woke up early to the sound of cheering. She looked out her window and what she saw was amazing. In the kingdom, everyone was gathering for a race. Peppy loved races, so she quickly got dressed and ran to join them. + +"Hi Peppy, are you joining the race?" asked the prince. + +"Yes, I am!" Peppy replied with a smile. + +The race began and the crowd cheered as the racers zoomed off. Peppy had a plan. She wanted to be the winner, so she ran fast but also stopped to pick up tasty treats along the way. + +In the end, Peppy crossed the finish line first - she was the winner! Everyone was so proud of her and they gave her a big trophy. Peppy was so happy that she had won the race and she thanked everyone for the tasty treats. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly girl named Lucy. She loved to have fun and was always smiling. One day when she was outside watching the night sky, she saw a beautiful star twinkling in the sky. She wanted to trust the star and have an adventure. + +Lucy wished the star would help her have the best adventure ever. The star smiled at her and twinkled so brightly that Lucy felt brave and happy. So Lucy took a step forward, ready to start her adventure. + +The star guided Lucy through a forest, across a river and even up into the sky. Everywhere Lucy looked, she saw amazing things! She even found a leprechaun that gave her some candy. Lucy thanked the star for making her journey so much fun. + +Finally, the star brought Lucy back to the place she started. Lucy felt so safe and happy because the star had taken such good care of her. She knew she could always trust the star to make all her adventures jolly and fun. +Once there was a boy named Josh. He was only three years old but he always thought about fun things to do. One day he had a great idea. He grabbed a small slide from his backyard and brought it inside his house. + +Josh asked his mom, "Can I please slide inside my house?". His mom said, "Yes, but you have to be very careful". So Josh slid around the house. He was so happy and excited! + +Josh's mom and dad said, "We have a great opinion about your sliding". Josh was so proud of his sliding skills. Everyone was so happy for him. + +The next day, Josh went to visit his rich friend's house. He saw that his friend also had a slide inside his home. Josh asked, "Can I also slide in your house?". His friend said, "Yes, of course!". + +So Josh slid around his friend's house. It was such a great day. Josh thanked his friend for letting him slide with him. They both had a great time. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tony. Tony asked his mum if he could have an apple. His mum said "Yes, Tony!" + +Tony was so happy, he ran outside to pick the biggest green apple off the tree. + +But as Tony bit into the apple, he heard a loud voice. The voice warned Tony to stop eating the apple. Tony was scared and he dropped the apple. + +He looked around, but no one was there. He was confused. + +He took the apple back to his mum and asked her why he shouldn't have eaten it. His mum said the apple was rotten and would make him sick. Tony was ashamed that he didn't listen to the warning. + +Mum hugged him and said, "Next time, be sure to listen!" Tony smiled and promised he would. +Tommy loved to mix. He found mixing to be the most fun task. He had all sorts of cheap mixing supplies his mom got for him. All different colors of paints and glitter, bowls and spoons of all sizes. + +One day, Tommy got out all of his mixing supplies and set them on the table. He grabbed a small bowl and filled it with paint. Then he took a spoon and started to mix the colors together. Every time he mixed the colors, he made something new and beautiful. + +Tommy really enjoyed mixing. It was such a fun task that he could do over and over again. He put all his supplies back in the box when he finished and went to play with his other toys. Later, his mom came over and smiled when she saw all his colorful creations. She knew how much Tommy loved to mix. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to pay the storekeeper the money she owed. She asked the storekeeper for a tray. The storekeeper said the tray was an interesting one and gave it to her. + +The little girl was excited, she felt like she was paying her debt. She put the money on the tray and brought it to the storekeeper but he refused to accept it. She was sad, she had worked hard and wanted to pay back what she owed. + +The storekeeper shouted at the little girl and said she was too naughty and would never pay him back. He took away the tray and the money. The little girl couldn't do anything. She was very sad and went away with tears in her eyes. +Once upon a time there lived a wild creature named Jack Rabbit. He loved running through the lush fields and hopping over rocky terrain. One day, Jack encountered a huge field of long, juicy grass. As he hopped through it, Jack felt an unfamiliar itch on his back. He tried to scratch the itch, but he could not reach it. Suddenly, Jack heard a voice calling out to him. Jack turned to see a wise Fox standing nearby. + +"Let me help you," offered the Fox. The Fox gently rubbed Jack's back and slowly revealed the source of the itch—a thorn had become stuck in his fur. Jack thanked the Fox for uncovering the thorn and restoring his comfort. + +This teaches us that having the courage to ask for help can reveal the solution to our itch—whether it be physical or emotional. In times of need, we can find support in our friends and family. +There were two friends, Jenny and Janice, who were playing in the park. The sun was shining and it was warm. + +Jenny said to Janice: "Let's play a game!" + +Janice smiled and said: "Yes, let's!" + +Jenny took a ball and threw it on the ground. She said: "Let's see who can stretch the longest!" + +Janice laughed and said: "I'll go first!" + +Janice stretched out her arms and legs as long as she could. Jenny could not believe how far she stretched! She stretched out her arms and legs too and tried to beat Janice. + +When it was over, Jenny said: "That was fun! Let's do a spell next!" + +Janice nodded and said: "Alright! Let's say this spell: warm, warm, warm". + +Jenny and Janice said the spell three times and laughed. Then, they ran around in the park and had a really fun time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Faye. She was adorable and loved to explore. One day, while she was in the garden, she saw something shiny in the ground. She leaned in closer and realised it was some gold! She was so excited - she grabbed it and ran inside. + +Faye showed her mum and dad the gold she had found and they were both so proud of her. They taught her an important lesson - to always be careful and not take things that don't belong to her. + +Faye understood what her parents meant and realised it was wrong to take other people's things. She put the gold back outside and smiled to herself. She had learned a valuable lesson. + +Faye's parents were happy she had made the right decision. They hugged her and told her how adorable she was. They were proud of her for understanding the importance of being honest and not taking things that don't belong to her. + +Faye was happy she had done the right thing and smiled. She realised that a kind and honest heart was more valuable than gold! +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl called Milly. She loved playing outside in her garden and dreamed of being a hero. One day, when Milly was playing in the garden, she noticed something on the roof. It was a butterfly! + +Milly wanted to catch the butterfly and show it to her mom. She started climbing the stairs so she could reach the roof. Once Milly was up on the roof, she tried to catch the butterfly. It was very fast and flew away before Milly could get it. + +Milly was sad, but then she noticed something else on the roof. It was very dangerous! It was a big wasp! + +Milly got scared and ran back downstairs. She told her mom about the dangerous wasp on the roof. Fortunately, her mom came to the rescue and got rid of the wasp. + +Milly was relieved and very happy that her mom had saved her! The brave little girl still wanted to catch the butterfly, but she was happy she had been safe on the roof. +It was morning and the sun had just started to shine, lighting the sky a beautiful orange colour. + +Molly was walking around when she noticed a dirty puddle of mud. She walked closer and saw a small frog sitting inside. + +Molly smiled and said, "Hi! I'm Molly. What's your name?" + +The frog croaked, "My name is Froggy." + +Molly felt so excited she jumped up and down. She laughed, "It's so nice to meet you, Froggy!" + +Froggy glanced up at Molly and smiled. He said, "It's nice to meet you too, Molly. Let's explore some more!" + +So they started hopping around and exploring. The morning sun was warming them both and they felt so happy. + +Molly and Froggy had a wonderful morning together exploring the dirt and grass. When it was time to go home, Molly said goodbye to her new friend. + +"Goodbye, Froggy," she said. "See you soon!" + +Froggy waved goodbye and hopped away, leaving Molly with wonderful memories of their special morning together. +Once there was a wise lily. It came from a special part of the garden. Every day it grew and shone brightly. But one day, something bad happened. + +The lily was very sad when something broke. It was a beautiful stem and it was in two separate pieces. It looked so unhappy! + +The wise lily knew exactly what to do. It used its wise magic and the stem came back together again. The lily was so happy to be whole! + +The lily thanked the wise magic and vowed to never be broken again. The lily lived happily ever after in the beautiful garden. +Once upon a time there was a tiny mouse called Timmy. He was so very hungry and wanted to find something to eat. He looked in every corner of his home but there was nothing to be found. + +Timmy was sad, so he decided to go on an adventure. He set out to ask his friends and family if they knew of any place where he could find food. Everyone he asked said the same thing: "There is a special operation nearby that might be able to supply you with food." + +Timmy was so excited! He quickly set off to find the supply operation. As he walked, he saw more and more animals scurrying around. All of them were heading in the same direction. When Timmy arrived at the supply operation, he saw even more animals there. Everyone was so happy. + +Timmy was finally able to find something to eat. The operation was supplying food to hungry animals like him. He filled his tummy and was so happy! He thanked his friends and family for the tip and vowed to always remember this special supply operation. +Opal the ostrich was very tired. She had been walking all day in search of food. Suddenly, she heard a sound coming from the bush. It sounded like a bug! + +Opal crept closer to investigate and when she looked into the bush she saw a broken bug. + +"What are you doing here?" Opal asked. + +The bug replied, "I'm stuck in this bush and I can't get out!" + +Opal thought for a moment before she said, "Don't worry, I'll help you." + +Opal carefully pulled the bug out of the bush, and asked, "Where do you need to go?" + +The bug replied, "I need to find a place to fix my broken wings." + +Opal smiled and said, "I know a perfect place. Follow me." + +Opal led the bug to a safe place where a nice lady could help him fix his broken wings. The bug thanked Opal and said goodbye. Opal waved goodbye with a smile on her face. She was glad she had been able to help. +At the beginning of the story, Billy was feeling sad and scared. He was sad because his mom was gone and he didn't know where she was. He was scared that something bad would happen to her. That Sunday, however, something amazing happened. Suddenly, his mom appeared. She was carrying something in her arms and she was smiling and happy. + +Billy was very excited and he wanted to know why his mom was back and why she was carrying something. She told him that she had gone to the fair. At the fair, she had saved a puppy from being hurt. She was protecting it and now the puppy was theirs to keep! + +Billy was so excited and happy to have the puppy and to have his mom back safe. He knew that his mom had gone away to protect them and now the puppy was part of their family. He hugged his mom and thanked her for protecting them. From that day onwards, Billy always knew that his mom was there to protect them. +Once there was a horse who lived in a barn. She had a perfect life and was very happy. Every morning she would trot around the barn, talking to all the animals that lived there. One day a new horse arrived and she did not seem to like it very much. Whenever the new horse came close, she would kick out and neigh. + +"Why dont you like me?" asked the new horse. + +"I just dont like you," said the horse. "I hate you." + +The new horse was upset, so he ran away. The horse at the barn felt bad, but she was too proud to apologize. + +The next day, the horse went looking for the new horse and eventually found him in the forest. She wanted to apologize, but it was too late - the new horse was gone. + +The horse was heartbroken and she felt responsible. She wanted to find the new horse and make things right, but she never did. The horse had to live with the fact that she had hurt someone's feelings. All her perfect life felt ruined and she never felt the same again. +Once there was a small adventurous boy named Jack. He loved exploring his neighbourhood and always looked for exciting things to do. One day, Jack saw a big printing machine in a nearby store and wanted to take a closer look. He crept up to it and pressed his thumb against it. It was so shiny and he was so curious! Suddenly, a loud noise came from the machine and Jack was so scared he started to cry. He covered his ears and ran away. + +The loud noise was from the printing machine and it had printed out Jack's thumb onto a piece of paper! Jack felt very sad and it was a long time before he went back to the store. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful of what you touch. Sometimes even things that seem harmless can have bad consequences. That day, Jack saw that being curious can lead to an unhappy ending. +Once upon a time, there was a bad person. Everyone was scared of the bad person because he was always mean. He liked to steal things from people. + +One day, the bad person saw a rail by a farm. He wanted to take the rail and keep it for himself. The bad person was very harsh as he tried to take the rail. He pulled and pulled, but it didn't move. + +The bad person got angry and kept pulling the rail. Suddenly, the farmer came out and caught the bad person. He shouted at the bad person, telling him to leave. The bad person stopped and quickly ran away. He never tried to steal anything again! +Once, there was a wealthy family who had a son. He was very happy and loved playing with his marbles. He always used them to make games and build towers. + +One day, the son decided to give away some of his marbles to other children who did not have any. He asked his dad if he could use some of his marbles to give to the children. + +His dad encouraged the son to use the marble to share with the other children. With a smile, the son shared the wealth with the children. They were all so happy to get the marbles, praising the son for being so generous. + +The son was so pleased with himself, knowing he had made the other children just as happy as himself. He knew that through sharing, he could bring joy and happiness to others. +Once there was a little girl in a big, comfortable chair. She wanted to go on a trip, so she asked her mom for a note. + +"Mom, can I have a note to go on a trip?" she asked. + +Her mom said yes and wrote down a note. Then she gave it to the little girl. + +The girl was very happy and she thanked her mom. With the note in her hand, she asked her dad to take her on the trip. + +"Dad, can you take me on the trip? Please!" + +Her dad said yes and he took her on the journey. The girl had the best time and she was so comfortable. + +When the trip was over, she thanked her dad and gave him a big hug. + +The little girl was so happy that she asked if they could go on another trip soon! +Once upon a time, Tom and his Mom went to the zoo. Tom was a creative kid who was always eager to explore. As they made their way through the zoo, Tom noticed a zebra, and excitedly ran towards it. + +Tom's Mom warned him not to go too close, but Tom didn't listen and kept running closer, until he suddenly tripped. He fell and got scraped, but he got up quickly because he didn't want to miss the zebra. + +When Tom reached the zebra, he touched it gently and thanked it for being so patient. The zebra didn't move and Tom was very happy. He thanked it again and the zebra nodded in return. + +Tom and his Mom laughed and thanked the zebra for its kindness. Tom's Mom thought her son was so creative, and was pleased by his inquisitive mind. Tom and his Mom thanked the zoo staff before they went home. + +Tom went to bed that night feeling content and thankful for his creative adventure to the zoo. +Once there was a boy named Sam. He was three years old. Sam liked to do fun things. + +On day he wanted to go outside and play. He put on his shoes and grabbed his hat. He ran outside to find something to do. + +Sam saw a long wet puddle. He jumped right in and splashed around. The water felt nice and cool on his skin. He kept playing until he got really wet. + +He played in the puddle for a long time. When he was done he ran back home. He was tired and hungry but also he was happy. Sam had a great time doing what he loved. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was very restless and wanted to race! He had a plan to race around the countryside, but his mom said no. + +Tom was so disappointed. He wanted so much to race. But his mom insisted that he stay at home, as it was too dangerous to go anywhere. + +Tom was determined to find a new way to race, so he started to look around his house. One day, he found a toy car that was perfect for racing. Now, he could race inside the house! + +Tom was so excited! He raced and raced the car around the house, until his mom finally realised what he was doing. She shouted "STOP!" + +Tom knew he had to listen to his mom, but he was still so restless. But now he knew - he could race his toy car whenever he wanted to! +The young girl wanted to explore the big navy boat. She had seen it many times and been told it was reliable. She was anxious to look around and see what she could find. + +So, she asked her mom if she could board the boat. Mom said it was okay as long as she listened and was careful. + +The girl eagerly ran onto the boat, but stopped halfway. She could hear commotion coming from deeper down. She was curious and decided to investigate. + +The girl slowly made her way to the back of the boat. But when she arrived, there were two men arguing. She knew she was not supposed to be there but it was too late to turn back. + +The girl listened to the heated exchange, but when she heard them say the word “stealâ€, she knew she had to get away. She tried to run, but one of the men grabbed her arm. He said “you’re going to help us take this navy boat!†+ +The girl screamed and struggled, but the man wouldn’t let go. She had no choice but to help the men steal the boat. + +In the end, the reliable old boat was taken. The girl was never seen again. +Jacob was a three year old boy. He loved trying new things. One day, Jacob's mommy started teaching him yoga. Right away, Jacob enjoyed the lessons. After a few weeks of practicing, Jacob felt more independent. He learned how to do yoga by himself. + +Jacob loved listening to the fun music his mommy would play while they practiced yoga. Every day, he would start his yoga lesson with a smile on his face. He was so proud of himself, and wanted to show everyone all he could do. + +Jacob learned many yoga poses, and always felt wiggly and relaxed afterwards. He enjoyed his time doing yoga so much that he started looking forward to it all day. Jacob was so curious and independent, and mommy was so proud of him for all his hard work. + +Yoga taught Jacob lots of things. He had so much fun learning, and was very proud of himself. Jacob and Mommy loved their yoga lessons together, and Jacob couldn't wait to practice more. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She was three years old. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a hole in the ground. She was scared and started to panic. + +Then, a rude man came up to her and said he wanted Lucy to go over to the hole. Lucy was too scared to move, so she stayed still. + +The man shouted "Get over to the hole now!" Lucy started to cry and felt like she was going to faint. + +Just then, Lucy's mom came running over and asked the man what was going on. The man stepped away and Lucy and her mom hugged. The man was gone and Lucy and her mom were safe. + +Lucy never forgot that day, and she learned to always trust her mom and to never talk to rude people. +Once upon a time there was a white printer. It was very fair. Every day the printer would print out something new and exciting. One day it printed a funny picture of a cat. On another day it printed an invitation for a birthday party. And yet another day, it printed a map with directions to a special park. The printer was very busy and loved by everyone. The end. +Max was a grumpy little boy. He didn't like going to class. One day, he was walking to class when he heard a strange noise. He followed the sound and found a little puppy stuck in a ditch! Max was so excited. He decided to rescue the dog. + +He worked hard to free the pup. But it was no use—it was stuck. When Max's teacher saw him, he was very angry. He marched Max back to school, scolding him all the way. + +When they arrived, the teacher was even angrier. He said that Max was in trouble for not coming to class. Then he said he had to go back and rescue the dog himself. + +Max was so sad. He watched the teacher leave, feeling very alone and scared. He waited and waited, but the teacher never returned. Eventually, Max knew he had to go back, but it was too late. The pup was gone. + +Max sadly walked back home. He wished he could have saved the pup, but his grumpy teacher ruined it. +Once there was a little girl, who was very curious. She liked to dress up very fancy every day, because she knew how valuable it was. One day, she came up with an idea. She thought it would be fun to dress up as a princess. She put on a pretty pink dress with a golden crown. Everyone around was so impressed by her transformation. + +The very curious little girl kept on dressing up in different costumes. People were amazed to see the different ways she could dress. Some days, she would dress up as an astronaut, a fire fighter, or a doctor. The little girl loved how creative she could be and how much it impressed everyone around. + +One day, she put on a very special dress. She had been saving it for her birthday, but decided to go ahead and wear it. It was a beautiful sparkly dress with rainbow colors. People around her were mesmerized. They would point and laugh, and the little girl would feel proud and valuable. She knew that her creativity and curiosity had a great value. +One day, Mary and her dad were in the kitchen. Mary wanted something to eat. + +"Can I have some toast, Dad?" She asked. + +"Yes, that's a good idea. I can do it for you," Dad said. + +Then Dad put some toast in the toaster. He pressed the button and the toaster made a loud sound. Mary was so excited! + +When the toast was ready, Mary and Dad both sat down to eat it. + +"Mmm, it sure is tasty," said Mary as she took a big bite. + +Dad smiled. "The toaster is very reliable, so it always makes delicious toast." + +Mary smiled back. She was very happy to have some yummy toast. +Once upon a time there was a silly man who loved vegetables. He heard that there was a magical vegetable patch in the woods, so he went to take a look. When he arrived, he saw the most amazing sight! The vegetables were singing and dancing and doing all sorts of silly things. + +The man was so amazed that he just stood there and watched. He heard the vegetables talking to each other and cracking jokes. He laughed and laughed. He knew that there was something special about this magical patch of vegetables. + +The man stayed there all day, and as the sun started to set he gathered some of the vegetables to take home. From then on, the man was always happy and full of life, thanks to his magical vegetable patch. +Jill and her dad went to the park. Jill saw a small aeroplane in the sky. + +Jill: "Daddy, what is that?" + +Dad: "It's an aeroplane." + +Jill: "Can I make one?" + +Dad: "Yes, you can. Let's get some sticks and leaves and make a small aeroplane." + +Jill and her dad gathered some sticks, leaves and bits of paper. Then they made a small aeroplane. + +Jill smiled. She had made her very own aeroplane! They played with it at the park until it was time to go home. + +That day, Jill had learned that with a little creativity, she could make an aeroplane out of anything! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Rachel. She liked to keep things. But one day, she found something special. + +It was a big, green avocado! Rachel was so excited. She kept it safe and kept it in her pocket. + +Rachel went outside to play with her toy and the avocado. She sat on the grass and rolled the avocado around. It felt so comfortable. + +Rachel kept playing with her avocado. She laughed and laughed. She kept it near, even when she got tired and put it down to take a nap. + +When Rachel woke up, she was happy to see that she had kept her avocado safe. She rolled it away and ran to show her mom and dad. They laughed and said she was a great keeper. Rachel smiled and kept on playing with all the fun things she liked to keep. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient hoop. Every day, the hoop floated in the sky. One day, the hoop decided to invite the children to come and play. + +The children jumped and laughed as they threw the hoop up into the sky. It spun and twirled high above them and seemed to almost touch the clouds. The children were so amazed and happy. + +Finally, the hoop fell back down to the ground. Everyone was tired from all the playing, so they all put the hoop down and took a nap. + +When the children woke up, the hoop was gone! They were all so sad, but then they heard an inviting voice from high above them. It was the hoop inviting them to come back and play again. + +The children laughed and cheered as they ran after the hoop one more time. And the ancient hoop kept inviting them back for more fun for many years to follow. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to have an adventure. She woke up early and went outside. When she arrived at a big park, she saw something very attractive. It was a big ice-cream stand! She was very excited. + +The ice-cream stand had all kinds of flavors for her to choose from. She chose her favorite, strawberry. The ice-cream man welcomed her to the stand with a smile and handed her the ice-cream. + +The little girl was so happy! She enjoyed her ice-cream as she explored the park. She watched the birds and played tag with some of the other kids. + +She had a wonderful day and was so thankful that she had been welcomed to the park and enjoyed such a tasty ice-cream! +Frankie was a naughty boy. He always ran around town and played with his friends. One day, Frankie was feeling frustrated and wanted to have some fun. He decided to go explore the town. + +Frankie knew his mom had told him to not leave the house, but he didn't listen. He ran around the streets, having a great time until he stumbled upon a part of the town he had never seen before. + +The streets were dark and odd figures lurked around them. Frankie was scared and stopped to take a look. He didn't see anything but he felt very nervous. Then, something grabbed his leg and he screamed. + +A big monster had grabbed him. It growled and grabbed Frankie by the neck, threatening to eat him. It seemed like Frankie had stumbled into the wrong part of town and was doomed. + +No matter how much he yelled and screamed, the monster wasn't going to stop. With a sad and frustrated heart, Frankie accepted his fate and the monster ate him. It was the end of poor Frankie's story. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Joy. Joy was three years old and in her first year of school. + +One day, her teacher gave the class a test. Joy was so excited for the test! She worked hard to answer all of the questions. + +When it was time to hand in the test, everyone in the class forgot to give their name on the top of the paper. The teacher became embarrassed. + +But then, Joy remembered to put her name on her paper. The teacher was so happy and thanked Joy for being so lucky to remember something so important. + +Joy was so proud of herself and was happy that she was able to make the teacher happy and not embarrassed. +Once there was a little girl named Amy. She wanted to play outside, so she went to the well in her garden. The well was very old and very dirty. + +Amy tried to clean the well, but it was too big and she was too small. She tried scrubbing with a cloth, but it wasn't very helpful. Then, Amy saw a bucket. + +Amy tried to fill the bucket with water from the well. She held it close and slowly scooped up the water. After a few tries, she managed to get the bucket almost full. + +The water in the well was still dirty, but Amy had done her best. She smiled and went back inside, happy with her work! +Lola was very excited. She was having a tea party with her teddy bear. She had set out a pink plate on the table with some sandwiches on it. + +Lola called her teddy bear and said, "Come and have a sandwich!" Teddy hopped onto the chair and said, "Yay! Pink plate!" + +Lola clapped her hands. She said, "Let's have tea. I will get the tea cups." She went to the kitchen and came back with two cups of tea. She put them on the pink plate and said, "Yummy! Now we can have tea!" + +Teddy said, "Thank you Lola! This is going to be a fun tea party!" Lola smiled and said, "Yes it is!" + +They both enjoyed the tea party, eating the sandwiches and having lots of fun. After the tea party, Teddy said, "This was a great party! Can we do this again soon?" Lola smiled and said, "Yes! Let's do it again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was an original planet. It was a happy planet, with blue skies and lots of animals running around. One day, a little girl climbed onto a seat and looked up at the sky. She imagined the planet was like a giant circle! + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. She jumped off the seat and saw a spaceship shooting across the sky! She gasped and waved goodbye as the spaceship flew away. + +The little girl was so happy she decided to stay on her seat and look at the planet all day. She watched the animals, sang songs, and smiled as the sun shone. + +The little girl had a wonderful time on that original planet. She never forgot the adventure she had on the seat. +Once upon a time there lived two cats, Felix and Figo. Felix was a happy cat who liked to stretch and play. Figo was a worried cat who was always scared of things. + +One day, Felix and Figo heard a noise and saw something amazing in the sky. It was a beautiful rainbow! Felix wanted to go and find it but Figo was too scared. So, Felix said, "Let's stretch together and go find it. I will protect you if there are any worries." + +Figo was amazed and excited. The two cats stretched and stretched until they found the rainbow. They followed it to a big field filled with colourful flowers. Figo was no longer worried and couldn't believe how amazing it all was. + +The two cats stayed in the field for days. They learned about the wonders of the world and how to make friends. Felix taught Figo that sometimes we need to stretch ourselves to find the beautiful things in life. + +The two cats were never scared of the world again. They were sure that if they ever had worries in life, they could always stretch it out together. +Once upon a time there was a man who always wanted to protect his family. +One day, he was walking home when a thief crossed his path. The man bravely stood in his way and protected his family. + +The thief didn't like this and he tried to scare the man by showing his face. But the man had courage and he stayed strong, protecting his family from danger. + +The thief soon realised that he couldn't take anything from the man and he ran away. + +The man was very grateful that his family was safe. He learnt an important lesson that day: no matter how scared you are, if you protect the ones you love, you will always be safe. +One day, there was a clever meeting. All of the people at the meeting wanted to make something special. They all had ideas, but nobody knew what to do. + +Then, one clever girl had an idea. She said, “Let’s polish something!†Everyone was excited, so they started to polish. + +They polished and polished until finally, it was perfect. Everyone was proud of the work that they had done. + +The next day, they looked at the work they had polished and it shone like a bright star in the sky. Everyone was happy and came away feeling very proud. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jenny. She was three years old and very happy. One day, she went to the store with her mom. She saw a ball that she really wanted, but the price was too high. + +Jenny was sad, but then she saw something that made her very excited - a small red ball. It was perfect and the price was just right for her mom. But as Jenny rolled the ball around the store, she knocked over a shelf full of things. + +The shopkeeper was very angry. He yelled at Jenny and told her mom to pay for the broken items. Jenny felt very guilty, but her mom said it was okay. She paid the price for the items, and gave Jenny a hug. + +Jenny was sad, but happy at the same time. She learned that she should always be careful when rolling a ball around the store! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was only three years old. She had a pet cat and a special pen. It was very expensive but Jane didn't know that. She locked her special pen in a drawer so it would be safe. + +One day, Jane decided to play hide-and-seek with her pet cat. She looked everywhere for her pet cat but she could not find it. Jane noticed the drawer with her special pen locked inside. + +Jane decided to try and open the drawer so she could get her pen. She tried with all her might, but she just couldn't open it. Even though she was very strong, the drawer was too hard to open. + +When Jane was finished trying to open the drawer, she walked away. She didn't realize it but while she was trying to open the drawer, her pet cat had come out of hiding and locked itself inside the drawer with the pen. + +Jane was very sad when she realized she wouldn't be able to get her special pen out of the drawer. She never got her pen back and it was too expensive to replace. Jane was heartbroken and never tried to open the drawer again. +Once there was a baby. She was so perfect. Everyday she would go out and play in the park. But no one wanted to play with her. They would ignore her and she was so sad. + +But one day, she made a new friend. His name was Leo. He was so kind. They would play together every day at the park. Every time the baby saw him on her way to the park, she would be so happy. + +One day Leo had hurt his leg. He could not walk or play with her. But the baby still wanted to be his friend. She thought of a plan. + +The next day, the baby brought a perfect kite with her to the park. She flew it in the sky and soon Leo was smiling. They flew the kite together and they were the best of friends. They never ignored each other ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He liked to play with his friends and always have fun. One day, Jack was playing in his garden when he heard a loud voice. He looked up and saw a mean looking monster. + +Jack was scared and started to cry. The monster laughed and said, "stop crying little boy, or I will use my threats." Jack was very scared, but he tried to remain brave. He asked the monster, "Why are you here? What do you want?" + +The monster said he wanted everything Jack had. Jack was very angry and he said, "No, it's mine and you can't have it." The monster got angry and started to get bigger. Jack backed away and said, "Please don't do anything, I just want to be left alone." + +The monster looked at Jack and thought for a moment. It then said, "Ok, I won't use my threats on you if you promise to always stay away from me." Jack quickly agreed and the monster went away. + +From that day on, Jack and his friends played safely in the garden. They were careful to stay away from the monster and to not let him use any of his threats. +Once there was a boy who loved to eat. Every day he would go out and look for something yummy to eat. One day he saw a stamp. It was bright and colourful and it looked very delicious. He picked it up and ate it. The stamp was actually delicious - it tasted a bit like candy. + +The next day he went searching for food again, but this time he was looking for something useful. That's when he spotted the stamp. He remembered how good it tasted so he picked it up and brought it home. + +He showed it to his family and they were amazed. They said it was so useful - they could use it to send letters or draw pictures on the envelope. The boy was very happy to have found something so useful. + +From then on, any time he was looking for food he would also take time to look for something useful. He kept finding more and more stamps, and kept using them for all sorts of fun things. + +The boy never went hungry, but he was always on the lookout for something useful - that's how he found his love for stamps! +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have a lot of toys, but their favorite is a big, furry bear. They call him Bobo. + +One day, Tom and Mia have a fight. Tom wants to play with Bobo, but Mia says no. She says Bobo is her bear, and she hugs him tight. Tom gets angry and tries to pull Bobo away from Mia. + +"Give me Bobo!" Tom shouts. + +"No, he is mine!" Mia cries. + +They tug and tug, and Bobo starts to rip. They hear a loud noise from the door. It is their mom. She looks very mad. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. "You are hurting Bobo!" + +Tom and Mia stop and look at their mom. They see Bobo's arm is torn and his stuffing is coming out. They feel very bad. + +"We are sorry, mom," they say. + +Mom sighs and picks up Bobo. She says, "You need to share your toys and be nice to each other. Bobo is not a threat, he is a friend. If you keep fighting, you will lose him. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Mia nod and say, "Yes, mom." + +Mom smiles and says, "Good. Now, go and lie down for a nap. I will fix Bobo and bring him to you later." + +Tom and Mia hug their mom and say, "Thank you, mom. We love you and Bobo." + +They go to their beds and lie down. They close their eyes and think of Bobo. They hope he will be okay. They say sorry to him in their minds. They promise to share him and be nice to him. They fall asleep and dream of playing with Bobo again. +Lisa was sick. She had a fever and a sore throat. She stayed in bed and drank water. Her mom called the nurse to come and help. + +The nurse came with a bag of tools. She smiled at Lisa and said, "Hello, Lisa. I'm here to make you feel better. Can I measure your temperature?" She took a small stick and put it in Lisa's mouth. Lisa waited and heard a beep. The nurse looked at the stick and said, "You have a high temperature. You need some medicine." + +She took a bottle and a spoon from her bag. She poured some medicine on the spoon and gave it to Lisa. Lisa made a face. The medicine was bitter. She did not like it. The nurse said, "I know, it's not delicious. But it will help you fight the germs. You have to take it three times a day. Can you do that for me?" + +Lisa nodded. She wanted to get well soon. She said, "Thank you, nurse. You are very nice." The nurse smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lisa. You are very brave. Now, you need to rest and eat some soup. Your mom will make you some delicious soup. Do you like soup?" + +Lisa nodded again. She liked soup. She liked chicken soup and vegetable soup. She hoped her mom would make her favorite soup. The nurse said, "Good. Soup will make you warm and strong. I'll come back tomorrow to check on you. Bye, Lisa." She waved and left. + +Lisa felt a little better. She thanked her mom for calling the nurse. She ate some soup and drank some water. She cuddled with her teddy bear and fell asleep. She dreamed of playing with her friends in the park. She hoped she would get well soon. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and make piles of earth. They had two shovels and two buckets. + +"Look at my pile, it is bigger than yours!" Ben said. He was competitive and wanted to win. + +"No, mine is bigger, see?" Lily said. She was competitive too and did not like to lose. + +They measured their piles with their hands. They were almost the same size. + +"I know how to make mine bigger, watch!" Ben said. He had an idea. He went to Lily's pile and removed some earth with his shovel. He put it in his bucket and then in his pile. + +"Hey, that is not fair, you are cheating!" Lily said. She was angry and sad. She saw Ben removing more earth from her pile. + +She ran to Ben's pile and removed some earth with her shovel. She put it in her bucket and then in her pile. + +"Stop, stop, you are cheating too!" Ben said. He was angry and sad too. He saw Lily removing more earth from his pile. + +They both removed more and more earth from each other's piles. They made a big mess in the garden. They did not have fun anymore. + +Their mom came out and saw them. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing, Ben and Lily? Why are you fighting over earth? You have enough for both of you. You should share and play nicely." She said. + +She made them clean up the mess and put the earth back in the holes. She gave them a hug and a cookie. + +"Sorry, mom, sorry, Lily." Ben said. + +"Sorry, mom, sorry, Ben." Lily said. + +They learned their lesson. They decided to be friends and not competitive. They played together and had fun. +Ben and Lily are playing with blocks. They want to make a big house with many rooms and windows. They stack the blocks on top of each other, but they have to be careful. They have to balance the blocks so they do not fall down. + +"Look, Lily, I made a door for our house," Ben says. He shows Lily a gap between two blocks. + +"That's nice, Ben. Can I make a window?" Lily asks. She picks up a block and tries to find a place for it. + +"Sure, Lily. But be careful. Don't make the house fall down," Ben says. He watches Lily as she puts the block on the side of the house. + +Lily balances the block on the edge of the house. She smiles and says, "I did it, Ben. I made a window." + +But then, a loud noise makes them jump. It is their dog, Spot. He barks and runs into the room. He sees the house and thinks it is a toy. He jumps on the house and knocks it down. The blocks scatter on the floor. + +"Spot, no!" Ben and Lily shout. They are sad and angry. They worked hard to make the house. + +Spot does not understand. He thinks they are playing with him. He licks their faces and wags his tail. + +"Yuck, Spot. Your tongue is sour," Lily says. She wipes her face with her hand. + +"Bad dog, Spot. You ruined our house," Ben says. He pushes Spot away. + +Spot looks at them with his big eyes. He does not know why they are mad. He just wanted to have fun. + +Ben and Lily sigh. They look at the mess on the floor. They decide to forgive Spot. He is their friend, after all. They hug him and say, "It's okay, Spot. We love you. But next time, don't touch our house." + +They start to pick up the blocks and make a new house. They hope Spot will not jump on it again. They also hope to balance the blocks better this time. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with blocks and make shapes. Lily has a lot of blocks, but Tom only has a few. Tom wants to make a circle, but he does not have enough blocks. + +"Can I have some of your blocks, Lily?" Tom asks. "I need more blocks to make a circle." + +Lily looks at her blocks. She has many colors and shapes. She does not want to share. "No, Tom. These are my blocks. You can't have them. Go away." + +Tom feels sad and angry. He does not like Lily. He thinks she is mean and selfish. He looks around and sees a big rock. The rock is rough and heavy. He picks up the rock and walks to Lily. + +"Lily, look what I have!" Tom says. "It is a circle, too. But it is better than your blocks. It is bigger and stronger. Do you want to see?" + +Lily turns around and sees Tom holding the rock. She is curious and scared. She does not know what Tom is going to do. "Tom, what are you doing with that rock? Put it down. It is dangerous." + +Tom does not listen. He is angry and wants to hurt Lily. He throws the rock at Lily's head. The rock hits Lily hard and makes a loud sound. Lily falls down and does not move. She is bleeding and crying. Tom is shocked and scared. He runs away. + +The end. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Tom had a toy dinosaur that he liked to bite with. Lily had a toy bunny that she liked to hug with. + +"Rawr! I'm a big dinosaur and I'm hungry!" Tom said, making his toy bite the air. + +"Eek! I'm a little bunny and I'm scared!" Lily said, making her toy hop away. + +They chased each other around the couch and the table, laughing and squealing. Then Tom saw Lily's bunny on the floor. He had an idea. + +"I'm going to bite your bunny!" he said, and ran towards it. + +"No, don't bite my bunny!" Lily said, and ran after him. + +But Tom was faster. He reached the bunny and put it in his mouth. He bit hard and felt something wet and yucky. He spit out the bunny and made a face. + +"Yuck! What is this?" he said, looking at the bunny. + +Lily looked at the bunny too. She saw that it had a hole in its ear and some stuffing was coming out. She also saw something else. Something that made her eyes wide and her nose wrinkle. + +"Tom, you bit my bunny's bathroom!" she said, pointing at the yellow stain on the bunny's bottom. + +Tom looked at the stain and felt sick. He had bitten the bunny's bathroom! He felt sorry for Lily and for the bunny. He gave the bunny back to Lily and said: + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to bite your bunny's bathroom. That was not kind of me. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily looked at Tom and saw that he was sad. She felt sad too. She liked Tom and she liked her bunny. She hugged her bunny and said: + +"It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. But please don't bite my bunny again. That hurts him and makes him dirty. Can you be kind to him?" + +Tom nodded and said: + +"I can be kind to him. I can share my dinosaur with him. Do you want to play with my dinosaur?" + +Lily smiled and said: + +"Yes, I want to play with your dinosaur. Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend." + +They hugged each other and played with their toys again. They were happy and kind. +It was a cold night and Tom and Lily were sleeping in their beds. They had a big chimney in their house that kept them warm. Sometimes, they heard noises from the chimney, like birds or wind. But they were not afraid, because they knew their dad would protect them. + +But tonight, they heard a loud thump from the chimney that made them jump. They opened their eyes and saw a lot of dust and smoke in the air. They heard a groan and a cough. They were scared and ran to their dad's room. + +Their dad woke up and saw them. He hugged them and said, "Don't worry, kids. It's just Santa. He came to bring you presents, but he was too big for the chimney. He got stuck and hurt himself. He is very weak now. We have to help him." + +Tom and Lily were surprised and excited. They followed their dad to the living room, where they saw Santa lying on the floor. He was covered in soot and had a red nose. He smiled at them and said, "Ho ho ho, hello, Tom and Lily. I'm sorry I disturbed your sleep. I was trying to be quiet, but the chimney was too small. Can you forgive me?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and ran to hug him. They said, "Of course, Santa. We love you. Thank you for the presents. Are you okay?" + +Santa said, "I'm fine, thank you. You are very kind and brave. I just need some milk and cookies to feel better. And maybe a bigger chimney next year." + +Tom and Lily laughed and ran to the kitchen to get him some milk and cookies. Their dad helped Santa to sit on the couch and gave him a blanket. They all ate and talked and had a good time. Then, Santa said, "Well, I have to go now. I have many more houses to visit. But I'll always remember you, Tom and Lily. You are very special. Merry Christmas!" + +He gave them each a big hug and a kiss. Then, he went back to the chimney and climbed up. He waved at them and said, "Ho ho ho, goodbye, kids. See you next year!" + +Tom and Lily waved back and said, "Bye, Santa. We love you. Merry Christmas!" + +They watched him fly away in his sleigh with his reindeer. Then, they went back to their beds, happy and sleepy. They dreamed of Santa and the presents he brought them. They did not hear any more noises from the chimney. They slept peacefully until morning. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a bear, a ball and a car. She played with them every day and made up stories. She was happy and had fun. + +But one day, her mom said she had to take a nap. Lily did not want to nap. She wanted to play more. She said no to her mom and ran to her room. She hid under her bed with her toys. She thought her mom would not see her there. + +But her mom was smart. She knew where Lily was. She came to her room and looked under the bed. She saw Lily and her toys. She smiled and said, "Lily, I see you. It's time for your nap. You need to rest and grow. Naps are good for you." + +Lily was sad. She did not like naps. She thought they were boring. She wanted to play more. She said, "But mom, naps are boring. I don't like them. Can I play more?" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. You can play more later. But now you need to nap. Come on, I'll read you a story. Maybe you'll like it. It's about a princess and a dragon." + +Lily liked stories. She liked princesses and dragons. She thought maybe the story would not be boring. She said, "Okay, mom. I'll nap. But can you read me the story first?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, Lily. I'll read you the story. Come on, let's go to your bed. Bring your toys. They can nap with you too." + +Lily got out from under the bed. She took her toys and followed her mom. She went to her bed and lay down. Her mom read her the story. It was a good story. Lily liked it. She felt sleepy. She closed her eyes and napped. She dreamed of princesses and dragons. She was happy and had fun. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play on the beach. They had a big bucket and a small shovel to make sand castles. They also had a ball to throw and catch. + +One day, they saw a big wave coming from the sea. It was very loud and fast. Tom and Lily were scared and ran to their mom, who was sitting on a towel. She hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. The wave won't hurt you. It's just water." + +"But why is it so big and noisy?" Tom asked. + +"It's because the wind is blowing hard today. The wind makes the water move and splash. Sometimes it makes big waves, and sometimes it makes small waves. But the water always goes back to the sea," Mom explained. + +"Can we go back to play?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, but you have to be obedient and stay close to me. Don't go too far into the water, and don't turn your back to the sea. Always watch the waves and be careful," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and ran back to their sand castles. They had fun making towers and moats and bridges. They also saw some crabs and shells and seaweed. They tried to catch a crab, but it was too fast and crawled away. They laughed and chased it, but it hid under a rock. + +"Look, Mom, a crab!" Tom shouted. + +"Be gentle, don't hurt it. It's a living thing, like you and me," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily touched the crab's shell and legs and claws. They felt hard and smooth and pointy. The crab moved its eyes and mouth and snapped its claws. Tom and Lily were amazed and curious. + +"Can we keep it, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweetie, we can't. The crab belongs to the sea. It needs water and food and friends. We have to let it go back to its home," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily understood and said goodbye to the crab. They put it back on the sand and watched it crawl to the water. They waved and smiled and said, "Thank you, crab, for letting us play with you. Have a nice day in the sea." + +The end. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big orange pumpkin growing on a vine. They ran to it and each wanted to pick it. + +"Mine!" Lily shouted, pulling the pumpkin. + +"No, mine!" Max shouted, pulling the other way. + +They pulled and pulled, but the pumpkin did not come off. They only made the vine break and the pumpkin roll away. + +"Look what you did!" Lily said, pointing at the broken vine. + +"Your fault!" Max said, pointing at Lily. + +They followed the pumpkin, still arguing. The pumpkin rolled down a hill and stopped near a fence. There was a dog on the other side of the fence. The dog saw the pumpkin and barked loudly. + +"Wow, a dog!" Lily said, forgetting the pumpkin. + +"Let's pet it!" Max said, forgetting the pumpkin too. + +They climbed over the fence and ran to the dog. The dog did not like them. It was a rude dog. It growled and snapped at them. It tried to bite their fingers and toes. + +"Ow, stop it!" Lily said, backing away. + +"Bad dog!" Max said, kicking the dog. + +The dog chased them back to the fence. They climbed over it and ran up the hill. They were scared and sorry. They wished they had not been rude to the pumpkin. + +They saw the pumpkin still lying near the fence. It looked lonely and sad. They felt bad for the pumpkin. + +"Sorry, pumpkin," Lily said, hugging the pumpkin. + +"Sorry, pumpkin," Max said, hugging the pumpkin too. + +They carried the pumpkin back to the garden. They found a nice spot and settled the pumpkin there. They watered the vine and hoped it would grow again. They decided to share the pumpkin and be nice to it. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They were happy and sorry. They learned to be kind and not rude. +Tom and Lily were playing with their old ball in the garden. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes the ball went too far and they had to run after it. + +One day, the sky became dark and loud. Tom and Lily heard a big noise like a lion roaring. It was thunder. They were scared and ran to the house. + +"Mom, mom, there is thunder!" Lily cried. + +Mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. Thunder is just the sound of the clouds. It can't hurt you. Let's go inside and have some cookies." + +Tom and Lily followed mom to the kitchen. They saw their ball on the table. It had a big hole in it. It was split. + +"Mom, what happened to our ball?" Tom asked. + +Mom looked sad and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. Your ball was hit by a branch that fell from the tree. The branch was old and weak. The wind and the thunder made it break and fall. Your ball was in the way and it split." + +Tom and Lily felt sad too. They loved their ball. It was their favorite toy. + +"Can we fix it, mom?" Lily asked. + +Mom shook her head and said, "I'm afraid not, my loves. The hole is too big and the ball is too old. We can't fix it. But we can get you a new ball. A bigger and better one. How about that?" + +Tom and Lily smiled and nodded. They liked the idea of a new ball. They hugged mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." + +Mom smiled and said, "You are welcome, my loves. You are the best too. Now, let's have some cookies and wait for the thunder to go away." +Anna likes to help her mom work in the kitchen. She puts on a small apron that has flowers on it. She feels like a big girl. Mom gives her a wooden spoon and a bowl of flour. Anna stirs the flour and makes a mess. + +"Look, Mom, I'm making a cake!" Anna says. + +Mom smiles and says, "That's very nice, Anna. But we need some eggs and milk too. Can you get them from the fridge?" + +Anna nods and runs to the fridge. She opens the door and sees a carton of eggs and a bottle of milk. She reaches for them, but they are too high. She tries to stand on her toes, but she slips and falls. The eggs and the milk fall too. They break on the floor and make a big puddle. + +"Oh no!" Anna cries. "I'm sorry, Mom, I broke the eggs and the milk. They are fragile. I didn't mean to." + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the fridge. She sees Anna on the floor, crying, and the eggs and the milk, broken. She is not angry. She hugs Anna and says, "It's okay, Anna. Accidents happen. You were trying to help. But next time, ask me for help if you can't reach something. The eggs and the milk are fragile. They can break easily." + +Anna nods and says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I love you." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Anna. Come on, let's clean up this mess and make a new cake. We still have some flour, right?" + +Anna smiles and says, "Yes, Mom. We still have some flour. And I still have my apron." +Anna and Ben are playing with their cars on the floor. They make vroom-vroom noises and pretend to race each other. Anna has a red car and Ben has a blue car. + +"Let me pass, Anna!" Ben says. He tries to move his car in front of Anna's car, but she blocks him. + +"No, Ben, you are too slow!" Anna says. She smiles and pushes her car faster. + +Ben is grumpy. He does not like to lose. He frowns and says, "That is not fair, Anna! You are cheating!" + +Anna stops her car and looks at Ben. She does not understand why he is grumpy. She says, "I am not cheating, Ben. I am just good at racing. Do you want to try again?" + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to play with Anna anymore. He says, "No, I do not want to play with you. You are mean!" + +Anna is sad. She likes to play with Ben. She says, "I am not mean, Ben. I am your friend. Please do not be grumpy. Can we share our cars and play together?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He likes Anna, too. He says, "Okay, Anna. I am sorry for being grumpy. Can I have your red car for a while?" + +Anna nods. She says, "Sure, Ben. You can have my red car. And I can have your blue car. Then we can swap again later." + +Ben smiles. He says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. Let's play nicely and have fun." + +Anna and Ben hug each other. Then they start to play with their cars again. They make vroom-vroom noises and laugh. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a big pool with water and toys. They splash each other and laugh. + +"Look, Lily, I have a boat!" Ben says. He shows her a toy boat with a long sail. He puts it in the water and makes it go fast. + +"Wow, Ben, your boat is nice!" Lily says. She has a duck with a hat. She makes it quack and swim. + +They have fun with their toys. They splash more water and make waves. + +But then they hear a loud sound. It is their mom. She opens the door and calls them. + +"Lily! Ben! Time to come in!" she says. "You need to have a bath and a snack. It is almost nap time." + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They do not want to leave the pool. They like to splash. + +"Can we play a little more, mom?" Lily asks. She makes a sad face. + +"Please, mom, just a little more?" Ben begs. He holds his boat. + +Mom shakes her head. She smiles. + +"No, my loves, you have to come in now. You are wet and dirty. And you are hungry and sleepy. Come on, I have cookies and milk for you." + +Lily and Ben sigh. They love cookies and milk. But they love the pool too. + +They get out of the water. They take their toys. They follow mom to the door. + +They say goodbye to the pool. They promise to come back tomorrow. + +They splash one last time. +Jill and Ben are twins. They like to dance in their room. They play music and jump and spin. They have fun. + +But one day, their mom says, "Stop! You are making too much noise. The ceiling is weak. It can break. You can get hurt." + +Jill and Ben are sad. They do not want to stop dancing. They do not want to hurt the ceiling. They say, "But mom, we love dancing. It makes us happy. Can we dance somewhere else?" + +Mom thinks. She says, "You can dance in the garden. There is no ceiling there. But you have to be careful. Do not go near the road. Do not talk to strangers. Do you understand?" + +Jill and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, mom. We understand. Thank you, mom." They take their music and go to the garden. They dance under the sun. They are happy again. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Lily sees a new book at the store. It has many pictures of animals and colors. Lily wants the book, but she has no money. + +She asks Tom, "Can you lend me some money? I want to buy the book. I will give it back to you soon." + +Tom has some money in his piggy bank. He likes Lily, so he says, "OK, I will lend you some money. But you have to be careful with the book and not lose it or tear it." + +Lily is happy. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. I will be careful with the book and not lose it or tear it." + +She takes the money from Tom and goes to the store. She buys the book and runs back to Tom. She shows him the book and says, "Look, Tom. The book is so nice. It has a lion, a zebra, a monkey, and a bird. And it has red, blue, green, and yellow. Do you want to see?" + +Tom nods. He says, "Yes, I want to see. Can I look at the book with you?" + +Lily says, "Sure, you can look at the book with me. You lent me the money, so you can share the book." + +They sit down and look at the book together. They point at the animals and the colors and say their names. They laugh and have fun. They are happy. + +Lily remembers that she has to give the money back to Tom. She says, "Tom, I have to give you the money back. You lent it to me, so I have to return it." + +Tom says, "That's OK, Lily. You can keep the money. You don't have to give it back to me. You are my friend, and I want you to have the book. It is a gift from me to you." + +Lily is surprised. She says, "Really, Tom? You are so kind. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are the best friend ever. I love the book and I love you." + +They hug and smile. They are happy. +Tom and Anna were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. But Tom was not careful. He ran too fast and fell down. He hurt his knee and it was bleeding. He started to cry. + +Anna saw Tom crying and ran to him. She said, "Don't cry, Tom. I will help you." She took a bandage from her bag and put it on Tom's knee. She said, "There, now it will be better. The bandage will stop the blood and make the pain go away." + +Tom looked at Anna and said, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend." He smiled and hugged her. He said, "Can we still play?" Anna said, "Yes, but we have to be careful. And we have to play slow. We don't want to hurt ourselves again." + +They walked to the swings and took turns pushing each other. They had fun and laughed. They forgot about Tom's knee and the bandage. They were happy. +Lily and Tom liked to act. They liked to pretend they were different animals and people. One day, they decided to act like fish. They put on their swimsuits and ran to the river. + +The river was big and blue. It made a soft sound as it flowed. Lily and Tom jumped in the water and splashed each other. They swam and wiggled like fish. They felt happy and free. + +"Look, Tom, I can bend my body like this!" Lily said. She was very flexible. She twisted and turned in the water. She made a loop with her arms and legs. + +"Wow, Lily, you are a great fish!" Tom said. He tried to bend his body like Lily, but he was not as flexible. He could only make a curve with his body. + +"Hey, what's that?" Lily asked. She saw something shiny and round in the water. It looked like a big coin. She swam closer to see it. + +"Be careful, Lily, it might be a trap!" Tom said. He remembered that some people put traps in the river to catch fish. He did not want Lily to get hurt. + +But Lily did not listen. She was curious and brave. She reached out her hand to touch the shiny thing. She felt a snap and a pain. She screamed. + +Tom swam to Lily as fast as he could. He saw that her hand was stuck in a metal ring. It was a trap. He felt scared and angry. + +"Help, Tom, help!" Lily cried. She tried to pull her hand out, but it was too tight. + +"Don't worry, Lily, I'll help you!" Tom said. He looked around and saw a stick on the shore. He swam to get it. He came back and pushed the stick under the metal ring. He used all his strength to lift it up. + +The metal ring opened a little bit. Lily pulled her hand out. She was free. She hugged Tom and thanked him. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Tom asked. He saw that her hand was red and sore. + +"I'm okay, Tom, thanks to you. You are a hero!" Lily said. She smiled and kissed his cheek. + +They swam back to the shore. They dried themselves and put on their clothes. They decided to act like something else next time. They learned that acting like fish was not always fun. +Sara likes to sing. She sings every day. She sings in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sings to her toys, to her mom, and to her dad. She sings happy songs, sad songs, and silly songs. + +One day, Sara wants to sing a new song. She hears it on the radio. It is a fast song, with many words. Sara tries to sing it, but she does not know all the words. She gets frustrated. She stops singing. + +"Mom, I want to sing this song, but I can't. It is too hard," Sara says. + +Mom hugs Sara. She says, "It's okay, Sara. You can learn the song. You just need to be patient. Patient means you wait and try again. You can listen to the song many times, and repeat the words. You can ask me to help you. You can practice every day. Then, you will sing the song very well." + +Sara nods. She says, "Okay, Mom. I will be patient. I will learn the song. I will practice every day. Then, I will sing it for you and Dad." + +Mom smiles. She says, "I'm sure you will, Sara. You are a good singer. I love to hear you sing." + +Sara smiles too. She says, "Thank you, Mom. I love you. Can we listen to the song now?" + +Mom says, "Of course, Sara. Let's listen to the song together. And then, you can sing it with me." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big hill. They wanted to climb it. They ran to the hill and started to go up. + +But the hill was not a hill. It was a giant. He was sleeping on the grass. He was very big and very hairy. He had a big nose and big ears. He snored very loud. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They wanted to go back. But they were too high on the giant. They could not get down. They shouted for help. + +The giant woke up. He heard the children. He opened his eyes and saw them. He was not angry. He was nice. He smiled and said hello. + +He lifted Lily and Ben gently. He put them on the ground. He asked them if they were okay. They said yes. They thanked him for helping them. He said you're welcome. He told them his name was Fred. He asked them if they wanted to be his friends. They said yes. They were happy. They played with Fred. He was a nice giant. +Tom was grumpy. He did not want to get up from his bed. He did not want to brush his teeth. He did not want to wear his clothes. He did not want to go to school. + +"Tom, hurry up! It is time to go!" his mom said. She was holding his backpack and his lunch box. She was also holding a piece of toast for him to eat. + +"I don't want to go! I don't like school! I don't like toast!" Tom said. He crossed his arms and made a frown. + +"Tom, you have to go. School is good for you. You can learn new things and play with your friends. Toast is yummy and healthy. It will give you energy for the day." his mom said. She tried to smile and be nice. + +"No, no, no!" Tom said. He shook his head and kicked his legs. He did not want to listen to his mom. + +His mom sighed. She was tired and sad. She did not know what to do with Tom. She put the toast on the table and the backpack and the lunch box on the floor. She sat down next to Tom and gave him a hug. + +"Tom, I love you. I want you to be happy. But you have to go to school. It is the rule. Everyone has to go to school. Even I have to go to work. We can't stay at home all day. We have to do our jobs." she said. + +Tom looked at his mom. He saw that she was sad. He felt sorry for her. He did not want to make her sad. He loved her too. + +"OK, mom. I will go to school. But I don't like it." he said. + +"Thank you, Tom. I'm proud of you. You are a good boy. Maybe you will like school more today. Maybe you will have fun and learn something new. Maybe you will like toast too. It is crunchy and sweet. You can put butter or jam on it." she said. + +She gave him a kiss and a smile. She picked up the toast and the backpack and the lunch box. She held his hand and walked to the door. + +"Come on, Tom. Let's go." she said. + +"OK, mom. Let's go." he said. + +He took a bite of the toast. It was not so bad. He smiled a little. He was not so grumpy anymore. +Lily liked to collect erasers. She had many erasers of different shapes and colors. She had erasers that looked like animals, fruits, stars and hearts. She kept them in a big box in her room. + +One day, she brought some of her erasers to school. She wanted to show them to her friends. She thought they would like them too. She put them on her desk and waited for the bell to ring. + +Soon, other kids came into the classroom. They saw Lily's erasers and came closer. They said, "Wow, what are these? They are so cute and pretty. Can we see them?" + +Lily was happy. She said, "Sure, these are my erasers. I collect them. They are fun to play with and use. Do you want to try them?" + +The kids nodded. They picked up the erasers and rubbed them on their papers. They made different marks and shapes. They smiled and laughed. They said, "These erasers are awesome. You are so lucky to have them. You are very popular, Lily." + +Lily felt proud. She said, "Thank you. I like to share them with you. You are my friends. Do you want to collect erasers too?" + +The kids said, "Yes, we do. Where do you get them?" + +Lily said, "I get them from the store, the library, the park and sometimes from my mom. She gives me one when I do something good. Do you want to come with me next time?" + +The kids said, "Yes, please. That would be fun. We can collect erasers together." + +Lily smiled. She said, "Okay, let's do that. Erasers are the best." +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play at the beach. They plan to make a big sand castle. They bring a bucket, a shovel and some shells. + +They find a good spot near the water. They start to dig and pile up the sand. They make a long wall and a tall tower. They decorate the castle with shells and seaweed. They are very happy with their work. + +"Look at our castle!" Lily says. "It is the best castle ever!" + +"Yes, it is!" Sam agrees. "But we have to be careful. The wave can come and wash it away." + +They watch the water. They see a big wave coming. They run away from the castle. They hold hands and laugh. + +The wave hits the castle. It breaks the wall and the tower. It takes away the shells and the seaweed. The castle is gone. + +Lily and Sam are not sad. They had fun making the castle. They can make another one another day. + +They hug each other. They plan to play some more. They love the beach. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big iron thing that looked like a bird. It had wings and a tail, but it was dull and gray. + +"Let's go and touch it!" Tom said. He ran towards the iron thing. + +"No, Tom, wait!" Lily said. "Mama told us not to touch the iron thing. She said it is old and dangerous. It can hurt us." + +But Tom did not listen. He wanted to see the iron thing up close. He climbed on it and touched its wings. He felt something sharp and cold. He cried out in pain. + +Lily ran to him and saw blood on his hand. He had cut himself on the iron thing. She was scared and sorry. + +"Mama, mama, help!" Lily shouted. She took Tom's hand and ran to the house. + +Mama heard them and came out. She saw Tom's wound and took him inside. She cleaned it and put a bandage on it. She hugged him and said, "You are very brave, Tom. But you should listen to me and Lily. The iron thing is not a toy. It is a plane that crashed a long time ago. It is rusty and sharp. It can hurt you and make you sick. Next time, do not touch it, okay?" + +Tom nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mama. I was curious and silly. I will not touch it again. Thank you for helping me. And thank you, Lily, for telling mama." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tom. I'm glad you're okay. I love you, brother." + +Mama smiled and said, "I love you both, my children. You learned a good lesson today. Be careful and obey what I tell you. And always look after each other." + +The end. +Anna and Ben like to play sport. They have a ball and a net. They throw the ball to each other and try to catch it. Sometimes they miss and the ball falls on the grass. They laugh and run to get it. + +One day, they see a big fire in the sky. It is red and orange and yellow. It looks like a ball of fire. They are scared and curious. They want to see it closer. + +"Let's go to the fire," Ben says. + +"No, it is too hot. It can burn us," Anna says. + +"But it is so pretty. Maybe it is a fake fire. Maybe someone is playing a trick on us," Ben says. + +He runs to the fire. Anna follows him. She does not want him to get hurt. + +They get closer and closer to the fire. They feel the heat on their faces. They smell the smoke. They hear the crackle and pop. They see the flames. + +They realize it is not a fake fire. It is a real fire. It is very dangerous. They are very scared. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. + +They turn around and run away from the fire. They run to their house. They see their mom and dad. They hug them and cry. + +"Are you okay? What happened?" their mom and dad ask. + +"We saw a fire. We wanted to see it. But it was not a fake fire. It was a real fire. It was very hot. It could burn us," Anna and Ben say. + +Their mom and dad are angry and relieved. They scold them and comfort them. + +"Never go near a fire. Fire is not a toy. Fire is not a sport. Fire can hurt you and others. Fire can destroy things. You are very lucky you are not hurt. You are very silly and brave. We love you," their mom and dad say. + +Anna and Ben are sorry and grateful. They nod and hug their mom and dad. They learn their lesson. They never play with fire again. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to run and jump on the grass. The grass is green and soft. They see some flowers and bees. They hear some birds and dogs. + +"Look, Lily!" Tom says. "A new friend!" + +Tom points to a big tree. Under the tree, a small cat appears. The cat is black and white. It has yellow eyes and a pink nose. It looks at Tom and Lily. + +"Meow!" the cat says. + +"Hello, cat!" Lily says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The cat nods. It walks to Tom and Lily. It rubs its head on their legs. It purrs. + +"Can we pet you, cat?" Tom asks. + +The cat nods again. It lets Tom and Lily pet its fur. It is soft and warm. + +"You are a nice cat," Lily says. "What is your name?" + +The cat meows again. It sounds like it says "Mimi". + +"Mimi?" Tom repeats. "Is that your name?" + +The cat nods once more. It smiles. + +"Mimi, you are our new friend," Tom says. "We are happy to meet you." + +Tom and Lily hug Mimi. Mimi hugs them back. They play together on the grass. They are happy. +Lily liked to play with her pink guitar. She wanted to be a musician like her dad. She sang songs and made noises with the strings. She felt happy when she played. + +One day, her brother Tom came into her room. He saw the guitar and wanted to play too. He grabbed it from Lily and ran away. Lily was angry and chased him. She shouted, "Give it back! It's mine!" + +Tom did not listen. He ran to the living room and jumped on the couch. He swung the guitar in the air and pretended to be a rock star. He did not see the lamp on the table. He hit the lamp with the guitar and it fell down. It broke into pieces. The guitar also broke. It split in half. Tom was scared and dropped the guitar. He ran to his room and hid under the bed. + +Lily saw the mess and started to cry. She picked up the guitar and hugged it. She felt sad and hurt. She loved her guitar. She did not want it to break. + +Dad heard the noise and came to the living room. He saw Lily crying and the broken lamp and guitar. He asked, "What happened here?" Lily told him what Tom did. Dad was angry and disappointed. He went to Tom's room and knocked on the door. He said, "Tom, come out. We need to talk." +Lily liked to look at the big pictures on the road. She called them billboards. They had bright colors and funny words. Sometimes they had animals or people or toys. Lily wanted to see them all. + +One day, Lily and her mom went for a drive. Lily saw a billboard that made her happy. It had a big flower on it. The flower was pink and yellow and purple. It had a smiley face and a word. The word was "Bloom". Lily liked that word. She said it out loud. "Bloom, bloom, bloom!" + +Mom smiled and said, "That's right, Lily. Bloom means to grow and open and be beautiful. Just like you, my sweet flower." She gave Lily a hug and a kiss. + +Lily felt warm and cozy. She wanted to see more flowers. She asked mom, "Can we go to the park and see the flowers bloom?" + +Mom nodded and said, "Sure, Lily. That's a thoughtful idea. Let's go to the park and see the flowers bloom." + +They drove to the park and parked the car. Lily jumped out and ran to the flower bed. She saw many flowers of different colors and shapes. They were blooming and smiling. Lily smiled back. She picked one and gave it to mom. Mom thanked her and said, "You are so thoughtful, Lily. You made my day." + +Lily felt happy and proud. She hugged mom and said, "I love you, mom. And I love the flowers. And I love the billboards. They make me bloom." +Tom and Lily liked to play with blocks. They built tall towers and houses and bridges. They had many colors of blocks: red, blue, yellow, green, and more. They were popular with the other kids, who wanted to play with them too. + +But there was one kid who did not like Tom and Lily. His name was Max. He was mean and angry. He did not like to share or to make friends. He liked to destroy things. He liked to knock down the blocks and laugh. He made Tom and Lily sad and mad. + +One day, Tom and Lily had a great idea. They decided to build a big sun with their yellow blocks. They worked hard and made a round sun with rays. It was bright and beautiful. They were very proud of their sun. + +But then Max came. He saw the sun and he wanted to destroy it. He ran towards it and kicked it hard. But he did not know that Tom and Lily had a trick. They had put a balloon inside the sun. When Max kicked it, the balloon popped and made a loud noise. Max was scared and surprised. He fell down and cried. + +Tom and Lily laughed and clapped. They had taught Max a lesson. The other kids came and saw what happened. They cheered for Tom and Lily and helped them rebuild their sun. They all played happily together. Max learned to be nice and to share. He became friends with Tom and Lily and the other kids. He did not destroy things anymore. He liked to build things too. +Sara and Ben were playing hide and seek in the park. Sara was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Ben ran to find a good spot to hide. He saw a big metal box with a door. He thought it was a good place to hide. He opened the door and went inside. He closed the door behind him. + +Sara counted to ten and then shouted, "Ready or not, here I come!" She looked around the park for Ben. She saw the swings, the slide, the sandbox, and the big metal box. She wondered if Ben was hiding in the box. She walked to the box and tried to open the door. But the door was locked. She knocked on the door and said, "Ben, are you in there?" + +Ben heard Sara's voice. He was happy that she found him. But he was also scared. He realized that he was trapped in the box. He did not know how to open the door. He felt cold and dark in the box. He started to shiver. He said, "Sara, help me! I'm in here! I can't get out!" + +Sara heard Ben's voice. She was worried that he was stuck in the box. She did not know how to open the door. She said, "Don't worry, Ben, I'll get help! Stay calm!" She ran to find a grown-up. She saw a man in a uniform. He had a badge and a key. She thought he was a guard. She said, "Excuse me, sir, can you help me? My friend is locked in that box. He can't get out. Can you open the door?" + +The man looked at Sara and then at the box. He realized that the box was a cell. It was part of an old jail that was now a museum. He said, "Oh, dear, that's not a good place to hide. That's a cell for bad people. How did he get in there?" He took his key and walked to the box. He unlocked the door and opened it. He saw Ben shivering in the corner. He said, "Come on, son, you're free. You're lucky I was here. This cell is not for playing. It's for learning about history." + +Ben ran out of the cell and hugged Sara. He was glad that he was out of the cell. He said, "Thank you, sir, for saving me. I'm sorry, I didn't know it was a cell. I won't hide there again." Sara said, "I'm sorry, too, sir. We were just playing hide and seek. We didn't mean to cause trouble." The man said, "It's okay, kids, I understand. But next time, be careful where you hide. And don't forget to have fun." He smiled and gave them a cheerful wink. He said, "Now, go and enjoy the park. And maybe learn something new." Sara and Ben said, "Thank you, sir, we will." They ran to the playground and continued their game. They were happy and safe. They learned a lesson and made a friend. +Tom and Anna lived in a small house with their dog Spot. They liked to play in the garden and watch the birds and the flowers. One day, they saw a man with a big bag walking on the distant road. He looked around and then jumped over the fence into their neighbor's yard. + +"Who is that?" asked Anna. + +"I don't know. Maybe he is a friend of Mr. Jones," said Tom. + +But Spot did not think so. He barked loudly and ran after the man. The man saw Spot and got scared. He dropped his bag and ran away. Spot chased him until he was out of sight. + +Tom and Anna followed Spot and saw the bag. It was full of shiny things and money. They realized that the man was a thief who wanted to steal from Mr. Jones. + +"Bad thief!" said Tom. + +"Good Spot!" said Anna. + +They took the bag and knocked on Mr. Jones' door. Mr. Jones was surprised and happy to see them and the bag. + +"Thank you, Tom and Anna! You are very brave and kind. And thank you, Spot! You are a very smart and loyal dog. You saved my things from the thief. You are all welcome to come to my house anytime. How about some cookies and milk?" he said. + +Tom and Anna smiled and nodded. They liked cookies and milk. And they liked Mr. Jones. And they loved Spot. They had a nice time at Mr. Jones' house and felt proud of themselves and their dog. They learned that it was good to help others and bad to steal. And they hoped that the thief would never come back. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with a rope hanging from a branch. They wanted to swing on the rope and have fun. + +"Let me go first!" said Tom. He ran to the rope and grabbed it. He tried to swing, but he did not push hard enough. He fell to the ground and hurt his knee. + +"Are you okay?" asked Lily. She ran to Tom and helped him up. + +"I'm fine," said Tom. He was not fine. He was sad and angry. He did not want to share the rope with Lily. He had an idea. He took the rope and wrapped it around the tree. He made a knot. He said to Lily, "Now you can't swing on the rope. It's mine!" + +Lily was shocked. She did not like what Tom did. She said to Tom, "That's not nice. You are being selfish. You should share the rope with me. We are friends." + +Tom did not listen. He said, "No, I won't share. Go away!" + +Lily felt hurt. She did not want to play with Tom anymore. She walked away. She saw a distant hill with flowers and butterflies. She decided to go there and explore. She thought, "Maybe I can find a new friend there." + +Tom was left alone with the rope. He tried to swing again, but he could not. The rope was too tight. He could not undo the knot. He felt bored and lonely. He looked around. He saw Lily on the hill. She was smiling and laughing. She was playing with a puppy. She looked happy. + +Tom felt sorry. He realized he made a mistake. He wished he could play with Lily and the puppy. He thought, "Maybe I should have shared the rope with Lily. She is a good friend. I was being mean." + +He wanted to say sorry to Lily. He wanted to ask her to come back. He wanted to be friends again. But Lily was too far away. She could not hear him. He missed his chance. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Don't be selfish. Be kind to your friends. +Ben and Lily love to play with Grandpa's cane. It is long and brown and makes a funny sound when they tap it on the floor. Sometimes they pretend it is a sword or a wand or a snake. Grandpa does not mind. He likes to see them happy. + +But one day, they play too rough with the cane. They swing it and hit it and bend it. The cane breaks in half. Ben and Lily are scared. They hide the cane under the sofa and run to their room. They feel guilty. They know they did a bad thing. + +Grandpa comes home from the store. He looks for his cane. He cannot find it. He asks Ben and Lily if they know where it is. They do not answer. They look down and cry. Grandpa knows they are sorry. He hugs them and tells them he loves them. He says he can fix the cane with some glue and tape. He says they can still play with it, but they have to be gentle and careful. Ben and Lily nod and say they will. They are happy again. They love Grandpa and his cane. +Tom hurt his knee when he fell off his bike. He cried and ran to his mom. His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, my love. It's just a little scratch. I will heal it for you." + +She took him to the bathroom and washed his knee with water. Then she put some cream on it and wrapped a cloth around it. She kissed his knee and said, "There, all done. The cloth will keep your knee clean and cozy. It will heal soon." + +Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. Can I have a cookie?" + +His mom laughed and said, "Of course, you can. But first, let's put your bike away. It's getting dark outside." + +They went to the garage and put his bike in a corner. Tom saw a big spider on the wall. He was frightened and screamed, "Mom, look! A spider!" + +His mom saw the spider and said, "Don't be scared, Tom. It's just a spider. It won't hurt you. It's more afraid of you than you are of it." + +She took a broom and gently swept the spider away. She said, "See, it's gone now. Let's go inside and have a cookie." + +Tom nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I'm not scared anymore. But I don't like spiders." + +His mom smiled and said, "Me neither. But they are part of nature. They help us by eating bugs. Come on, let's go have a cookie and some milk. You are very brave, Tom." + +They held hands and walked to the kitchen. Tom felt happy and safe. His knee didn't hurt anymore. He loved his mom and his bike. He forgot about the spider. He ate a cookie and drank some milk. He said, "Mom, can you tell me a story?" + +His mom said, "Sure, Tom. What kind of story do you want to hear?" + +Tom said, "A story about a hero who heals people and animals." + +His mom said, "Okay, Tom. I have a story for you. Once upon a time, there was a hero who healed people and animals. His name was..." +Jill and Tom were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books, but their favorite thing was the big mirror on the wall. They liked to make funny faces and pretend to be different animals and people. + +One day, it was very cold outside and their mom said they could not go out. Jill and Tom were bored and decided to play with the mirror. They took turns to dress up and act out stories. Jill put on a hat and a scarf and said, "I am a snowman. I am icy and round." Tom put on a coat and a glove and said, "I am a snowball. I am icy and fast." He threw the glove at Jill and she dodged it. + +They laughed and had fun, but they also made a mess. They threw clothes and pillows and blankets all over the room. The mirror was covered with things and they could not see themselves anymore. Jill wanted to see her face and she pushed the things away. She saw a shiny spot on the mirror and she touched it. It was a crack. She gasped and said, "Tom, look! The mirror is broken!" + +Tom came over and saw the crack. He was scared and said, "How did that happen? Mom will be mad!" He tried to fix the mirror and he pushed on the crack. It made a loud noise and the mirror shattered. Pieces of glass flew everywhere and some of them hit Jill and Tom. They screamed and cried. They were hurt and bleeding. + +Mom heard the noise and ran to their room. She saw the broken mirror and the glass and the blood. She was shocked and angry and sad. She said, "What have you done? You were very naughty and careless! You could have killed yourselves!" She took them to the bathroom and cleaned their wounds. She called the doctor and the dad. She said, "You will be in big trouble. You will have no toys and no books and no mirror for a long time. You will learn your lesson." Jill and Tom felt sorry and ashamed. They wished they had not played with the mirror. They wished they had listened to their mom. They wished they had not broken the mirror. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a big oak tree in the park. The oak tree has many leaves and acorns. + +One day, Anna and Ben find a squirrel under the oak tree. The squirrel is brown and furry. It has a long tail and sharp teeth. The squirrel is eating an acorn. + +"Hello, squirrel!" Anna says. "Can we play with you?" + +The squirrel looks at Anna and Ben. It is not afraid. It makes a funny noise. It sounds like "chirp, chirp". + +"Hi, chirp, chirp!" Ben says. "You are a nice squirrel. Do you want to be our friend?" + +The squirrel nods. It drops the acorn. It runs up and down the oak tree. It jumps from branch to branch. It is very fast and agile. + +Anna and Ben laugh. They clap their hands. They try to follow the squirrel. They run around the oak tree. They have fun. + +The squirrel likes Anna and Ben. It thinks they are nice too. It shares its acorns with them. It plays with them until the sun sets. Then it says goodbye. + +"Bye, chirp, chirp!" Anna and Ben say. "We will come back tomorrow. We like you a lot." + +The squirrel waves its tail. It says "chirp, chirp". It goes to its nest. It is happy. + +Anna and Ben go home. They hug each other. They are happy too. They have a new friend. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They opened it and saw many shiny things inside. There were pots and pans, spoons and forks, and a big red knob. + +"What is this?" Ben asked, picking up the knob. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a toy," Lily said, grabbing it from him. + +"No, it's mine. I found it first," Ben said, pulling it back. + +They started to fight over the knob, and did not see their mom coming. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Mom said, looking at the mess. "This is not a toy box. This is a box of old things I was going to donate. And this knob is from the old oven. It's broken and dangerous." + +She took the knob from them and put it back in the box. + +"Sorry, Mom," Ben and Lily said. + +Mom sighed. She was not happy. She said, "You should not fight over things that are not yours. You should share and be kind to each other. And you should not play with things that you don't know what they are. You could get hurt or break something." + +She gave them each a hug and said, "Now, why don't you go and play with your own toys in your room? And don't forget to clean up after yourselves." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They felt bad for making Mom sigh. They went to their room and played with their own toys. They shared and took turns, and had fun. They also put their toys away when they were done. + +They learned that fighting is not good, and sharing is better. They also learned that some things are not toys, and they should be careful. They made Mom happy, and they were happy too. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Can we go on the slide, mom?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, but be careful. Wait for your turn. And don't push or take other kids' toys," mom says. + +Ben and Mia nod. They run to the slide. They see a boy with a red car. The car looks fun. Ben wants the car. + +"Can I play with your car?" Ben asks the boy. + +"No, it's mine. Go away," the boy says. + +Ben gets mad. He does not listen to mom. He takes the car from the boy. The boy cries. + +"Hey, give it back! That's not nice!" the boy says. + +Mia sees Ben take the car. She feels bad. She tries to calm Ben. + +"Ben, don't take his car. That's not fair. Give it back, please," Mia says. + +But Ben does not listen to Mia. He runs away with the car. He goes to the slide. He wants to slide with the car. + +He does not see a girl on the slide. He bumps into her. The girl falls. She hurts her head. She cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow! You hurt me!" the girl says. + +The moms hear the cries. They run to the slide. They see the girl, the boy, Ben and Mia. + +"What happened here?" mom asks. + +The girl and the boy tell mom what Ben did. Mom is angry. She takes the car from Ben. She gives it back to the boy. She says sorry to the boy and the girl. + +She looks at Ben. She is very mad. + +"Ben, you are in big trouble. You did not listen to me. You took someone's toy. You hurt someone. You were not nice. You have to say sorry. And you have to go home. No more slide for you," mom says. + +Ben feels sad. He knows he did wrong. He says sorry to the boy and the girl. But they are still mad at him. They do not want to play with him. + +Mia feels sad too. She does not want to leave Ben. But she knows he has to go home. She says bye to Ben. + +"Bye, Ben. I hope you learn to be nice. Maybe we can play again another day," Mia says. + +Ben nods. He goes home with mom. He cries. He has no fun. He has a bad day. He wishes he did not take the car. He wishes he was nice. He wishes he was calm. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog barks at them. Sara and Tom are worried. They run away from the dog. + +"Help! Help!" Sara and Tom shout. They look for a place to hide. They see a big tree. They run to the tree and climb up. They sit on a branch. They hope the dog will go away. + +But the dog does not go away. The dog sits under the tree and looks up. The dog still barks at them. Sara and Tom are scared. They hug each other. + +"What can we do?" Sara asks. "We can't stay here forever." + +"I have an idea," Tom says. "We can sing a song. Maybe the dog will like our song and stop barking. Maybe the dog will be our friend." + +"Really?" Sara says. "Do you think that will work?" + +"Yes, I do," Tom says. "Trust me. Let's sing a song together. What song do you know?" + +"I know 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'," Sara says. + +"Me too," Tom says. "Let's sing that song. Maybe the dog will like it." + +Sara and Tom start to sing. They sing loud and clear. They sing with happy voices. They sing 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'. + +The dog hears their song. The dog stops barking. The dog tilts his head. The dog wags his tail. The dog likes their song. The dog smiles. + +Sara and Tom see the dog smile. They stop singing. They smile too. + +"Look, the dog is smiling!" Sara says. "He likes our song!" + +"Maybe he wants to be our friend," Tom says. "Maybe we can go down and pet him." + +"Are you sure?" Sara says. "He might bite us." + +"No, he won't," Tom says. "He is a nice dog. Trust me. Let's go down and say hello." + +Sara and Tom climb down from the tree. They walk slowly to the dog. The dog stands up and wags his tail. He licks their hands. He does not bite them. He is a nice dog. + +Sara and Tom pet the dog. They hug the dog. They laugh with the dog. They are not worried anymore. They are happy. + +The dog is happy too. He has new friends. He likes their song. He likes them. + +The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big, bright balloon on a string. It was red and shiny. They wanted to have it. + +They ran to the balloon and each grabbed the string. They pulled and pulled, but the balloon did not move. They looked up and saw a man holding the other end of the string. He was smiling. + +"Hello, kids," he said. "Do you like my balloon?" + +"Yes, yes!" Tom and Lily said. "Can we have it?" + +The man laughed. "Well, you can share it with me. But you have to be careful. If you squeeze it too hard, it will pop." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They let go of the string and took turns holding the balloon. They were gentle and did not squeeze it. They felt the balloon float and bob in the air. They were happy. + +The man watched them and smiled. He liked to see them happy. He reached out and gave them each a hug. He squeezed their arms softly and said, "You are very nice kids. Thank you for playing with me." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. One day, their mom says, "It is time for lunch. Come to the kitchen, please." + +Anna and Ben walk to the kitchen. They see their mom has made soup and bread. They also see a big bowl of broccoli. Anna and Ben do not like broccoli. They make a face and say, "Yuck!" + +Their mom smiles and says, "Broccoli is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy. You have to eat some if you want dessert." + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They want dessert. They love cake and ice cream. They decide to try the broccoli. They take a small bite and chew. It is not so bad. It is a little crunchy and a little sweet. They take another bite and another. Soon, they finish their broccoli. + +Their mom is glad. She says, "Good job, Anna and Ben. You ate your broccoli. Now you can have dessert. Here is some cake and ice cream for you." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They say, "Thank you, mom. We like cake and ice cream. And we like broccoli, too. A little bit." + +They eat their dessert and share some with Spot. They hug their mom and say, "We love you, mom. You make good food for us." + +Their mom hugs them back and says, "I love you, too, Anna and Ben. You are good kids. Now, let's go play outside." +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a cactus in a pot. It had green spikes and pink flowers. + +"Wow, look at the cactus!" Ben said. "It is so pretty and prickly!" + +"I want to touch it!" Lily said. She was enthusiastic. She liked to explore new things. + +"Be careful, Lily!" Ben said. "The cactus can hurt you. The spikes are sharp." + +Lily did not listen. She reached out her hand and touched the cactus. "Ouch!" she cried. She felt a pain in her finger. She saw a drop of blood. + +Ben ran to her and hugged her. "I'm sorry, Lily. Are you okay?" he asked. + +Lily nodded. She was brave. She did not cry. She showed Ben her finger. + +"Let's go to Mommy. She can help you." Ben said. He picked up the cactus pot. He wanted to carry it to Mommy too. He thought Mommy would like the cactus. + +But the pot was heavy and the cactus was spiky. Ben felt a pain in his hand. He dropped the pot. The pot broke. The cactus fell on the ground. + +"Ouch!" Ben cried. He felt a pain in his hand. He saw a drop of blood. + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. "I'm sorry, Ben. Are you okay?" she asked. + +Ben nodded. He was brave. He did not cry. He showed Lily his hand. + +"Let's go to Mommy. She can help us." Lily said. She took Ben's hand. They walked to Mommy. + +Mommy saw them and smiled. She saw the blood and the broken pot. She saw the cactus on the ground. + +"What happened, my loves?" Mommy asked. + +"We wanted to touch the cactus." Ben and Lily said. + +Mommy hugged them and kissed them. She cleaned their wounds and put band-aids on them. She told them not to touch the cactus again. She told them the cactus was not a toy. She told them the cactus was a plant that needed water and sun. + +"Can we keep the cactus, Mommy?" Ben and Lily asked. + +Mommy nodded. She was kind. She found a new pot and planted the cactus. She put it on the windowsill. + +"Here you go, my loves. You can look at the cactus, but not touch it. It is a beautiful and special plant." Mommy said. + +Ben and Lily smiled. They thanked Mommy. They looked at the cactus. They liked the cactus. But they did not touch it. They learned their lesson. +Anna liked to keep shiny things in her box. She had coins, buttons, beads and a big jewel. The jewel was unusual. It was red and green and blue and yellow. It sparkled in the sun. + +One day, Anna's friend Ben came to play. He saw the box and opened it. He saw the shiny things and liked them. He saw the jewel and wanted it. + +"Can I have this?" he asked Anna, holding the jewel. + +"No, that is mine. I keep it in my box. It is special," Anna said. + +"But I like it. It is pretty. Please, can I have it?" Ben said. + +"No, you can't. It is mine. You have your own things. Go away," Anna said. + +Ben was angry. He did not want to go away. He wanted the jewel. He tried to take it from Anna. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +"Stop it! Stop it!" Anna's mom said. She came and saw what was happening. She took the jewel from them and put it back in the box. She closed the box and locked it. + +"Anna, you should not be selfish. You should share your things with your friends. Ben, you should not be greedy. You should ask nicely and respect Anna's things. You both need to say sorry and play nicely," Anna's mom said. + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They felt bad. They said sorry and hugged. They decided to play with other things. They forgot about the jewel. They had fun. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. But Lily was selfish and did not like to share. She always took the best toys and left Ben with the old ones. Ben was sad and angry, but he did not say anything. + +One day, their mom came home with a new toy for them. It was a big and shiny robot that could walk and talk. Lily and Ben were very excited and wanted to play with it. But Lily grabbed it first and said, "This is mine! You can't have it!" + +Ben tried to take it from her, but she pushed him away. "No, it's mine! Go away!" she shouted. Ben started to cry and ran to their mom. "Mom, Lily is selfish and mean! She won't share the robot with me!" + +Mom was not happy with Lily. She said, "Lily, that is not nice. You have to share with your brother. The robot is for both of you. If you don't share, I will punish you." + +Lily did not listen. She said, "No, I don't want to share. It's mine, mine, mine!" She hugged the robot and ran to her room. She locked the door and played with the robot by herself. + +Mom was very angry with Lily. She said, "Lily, you are being very naughty. You have to come out of your room and say sorry to Ben. If you don't, you will have to march to the corner and stay there for a long time." + +Lily did not care. She said, "No, I don't want to say sorry. I don't want to march. I just want to play with the robot. Leave me alone!" + +Mom was very disappointed with Lily. She said, "Lily, you are making a big mistake. You are hurting your brother and yourself. You are missing out on the fun of playing together. You are being selfish and lonely. Is that what you want?" + +Lily did not answer. She played with the robot, but she did not feel happy. She felt bored and guilty. She realized that she was wrong. She wished she had shared with Ben. She wished she had been kind and fair. + +She opened the door and saw Ben sitting on the couch with Mom. He looked sad and hurt. She felt sorry for him. She said, "Ben, I'm sorry. I was selfish and mean. I don't want to keep the robot for myself. I want to share it with you. Can we play together?" + +Ben smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. I'm sorry too. I should have asked you nicely. I want to play with you and the robot. Can we be friends?" + +Lily and Ben hugged and said, "Yes, we can be friends. We love each other." They took the robot and played with it together. They had a lot of fun and laughter. Mom was happy and proud of them. She said, "That's good, Lily and Ben. You learned your lesson. Sharing is caring. It makes everyone happy." +Tom and Lily like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend to be drivers and race on the floor. Sometimes they make noises like honk, vroom, and beep. + +One day, Mom says, "Tom and Lily, it is time to clean up. You have to organize your cars and put them in the box." Tom and Lily do not want to stop playing. They say, "No, Mom, we want to play more. We are having fun." + +Mom says, "You can play more later, but now you have to tidy up. If you organize your cars, you can find them easily next time. And you will have more space to play." Tom and Lily think for a moment. They like to find their cars easily. And they like to have more space to play. + +They decide to listen to Mom and organize their cars. They sort them by color and size. They put the big cars in one corner, the small cars in another corner, and the medium cars in the middle. They count how many cars they have of each color and size. They say, "We have five red cars, four blue cars, three yellow cars, two green cars, and one purple car. We have six big cars, seven small cars, and six medium cars." + +They put their cars in the box and close the lid. They are proud of their work. They show Mom how they organize their cars. Mom smiles and says, "Good job, Tom and Lily. You are very smart and helpful. Now you can play more with your cars, or you can choose another toy to play with." Tom and Lily say, "Thank you, Mom. We like to organize our cars. Can we play with the blocks now?" Mom says, "Yes, you can. But remember to organize them too when you are done." Tom and Lily nod and run to the blocks. They wonder how many blocks they can stack to make a deep tower. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the forest. They saw many trees, flowers and animals there. One day, they found a big pine cone on the ground. It was brown and spiky and had many seeds inside. + +"Look, Lily, a pine cone!" Ben said. "Let's take it home and show Mommy and Daddy." + +"OK, Ben, but it's very heavy. Can you carry it?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I can. I'm strong!" Ben said. He picked up the pine cone and held it in his arms. He started to walk back to their house. + +But the pine cone was heavier than he thought. It hurt his arms and chest. He felt tired and sore. He wanted to put it down, but he was too proud to say so. + +"Ben, are you OK?" Lily asked. She saw that Ben was sweating and frowning. "You look sad. Do you want me to help you?" + +"No, I don't. I can do it by myself!" Ben said. He tried to walk faster, but he stumbled and fell. The pine cone rolled away and hit a rock. It broke into many pieces. + +"Oh no, Ben, are you hurt?" Lily ran to him and hugged him. She saw that he had a scratch on his knee and a tear in his eye. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was silly. I wanted to carry the pine cone alone, but it was too hard. I should have asked for your help." Ben said. + +"It's OK, Ben. I'm sorry too. I should have been more kind. I know you wanted to show Mommy and Daddy the pine cone. But look, it's not all bad. The pine cone has many seeds inside. They are brilliant and shiny. Maybe we can plant them and grow a new pine tree." Lily said. + +They gathered the seeds and put them in their pockets. They held hands and walked back to their house. They told Mommy and Daddy what happened. They said they were sorry and they learned a lesson. + +Mommy and Daddy hugged them and said they were proud of them. They said they could plant the seeds in the garden and watch them grow. They said they loved them very much. + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches that pride can make us do foolish things, and that we should ask for help when we need it. It also teaches that kindness and forgiveness can heal wounds and make things better. +Tom and Ann were twins who liked to play in the park. They had many toys and clothes, because their parents were wealthy. They did not know what it meant to be poor or hungry. + +One day, they saw a boy sitting on a bench. He had no toys and wore old clothes. He looked sad and lonely. Tom and Ann were curious and went to talk to him. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Tom asked. + +"Leo," the boy said. + +"Why are you here alone? Where are your toys?" Ann asked. + +"I have no toys. I have no home. I have no parents. I live in the well," Leo said. + +Tom and Ann were shocked. They did not know what a well was. They thought it was a place where water came from. + +"You live in the well? How do you do that?" Tom asked. + +"I go down the rope and sleep on a blanket. Sometimes I find food in the trash. It is cold and dark and scary," Leo said. + +Tom and Ann felt sorry for Leo. They wanted to help him. They paused and looked at each other. They had an idea. + +"Leo, come with us. We have many toys and clothes. We have a big home and nice parents. We can share with you. You can be our friend," Ann said. + +"Really? You would do that for me?" Leo asked. + +"Yes, of course. Come on, let's go," Tom said. + +Tom and Ann took Leo by the hand and led him to their home. They gave him some of their toys and clothes. They introduced him to their parents, who welcomed him with hugs and smiles. They invited him to stay with them as long as he wanted. + +Leo was happy and grateful. He had never felt so loved and cared for. He had found a new family and new friends. He had found a new life. +Lila and Mia are sisters. They like to play with their mom's makeup. They find the makeup in the bathroom. They open the makeup and put it on their faces. They look funny. + +"Look at me, I am a princess!" Lila says. She points to her red lips and blue eyes. + +"Look at me, I am a clown!" Mia says. She points to her big nose and green cheeks. + +They laugh and hug. They are happy. + +But mom is not happy. She comes into the bathroom and sees the mess. She sees the makeup on the floor and on the walls. She sees the makeup on Lila and Mia. She is angry. + +"What did you do?" mom says. She points to the makeup. "This is not for playing. This is for grown-ups. You are naughty girls. You have to clean this up. Now!" + +Lila and Mia are scared. They cry and say sorry. They try to clean the makeup. But it is hard. The makeup is sticky and smelly. They do not like it. + +Mom is still angry. She does not hug them. She does not kiss them. She does not say she loves them. She leaves them alone in the bathroom. + +Lila and Mia are sad. They are lonely. They wish they did not play with the makeup. They wish mom was happy. They wish they were happy. But they are not. The end. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play and learn together. One day, they have to study for a test. They sit at the table with their books and crayons. + +"Tom, what is this?" Lily points to a picture of a rainbow in her book. + +"A rainbow is many colors in the sky. It is very pretty. Do you know how it is made?" Tom asks. + +Lily shakes her head. "No, I don't. How?" + +Tom explains. "When the sun shines on the rain, it makes the colors. The rain is like a mirror. It shows the colors of the sun." + +Lily nods. "Wow, that is amazing. I want to see a rainbow. Do you?" + +Tom smiles. "Yes, I do. Maybe we can see one after the test. If it rains and the sun comes out." + +They study some more. They learn about animals, shapes, and numbers. They have fun and help each other. + +Soon, the test is over. They put away their books and crayons. They look out the window. It is raining, but the sun is also shining. + +"Look, Lily, look!" Tom shouts. "There is a rainbow in the sky!" + +Lily runs to the window. She sees the rainbow. It is very lively. It has many colors. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. + +They clap their hands. They are happy. They have learned something new. They have seen something beautiful. They hug each other. + +"Thank you, Tom, for teaching me about rainbows. You are a good friend." Lily says. + +"Thank you, Lily, for studying with me. You are a good friend, too." Tom says. + +They go outside. They play under the rainbow. They laugh and sing. They are friends. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They like to run, slide and swing. They also like to search for things. They search for flowers, bugs and rocks. Sometimes they find something special. + +"Look, Lily, I found a shiny coin!" Ben says, holding up a penny. + +"Wow, Ben, that is a good find!" Lily says. "Can I see?" + +Ben gives Lily the coin. She looks at it and smiles. + +"Maybe we can buy a treat with this," she says. "Do you want to go to the store?" + +Ben nods. He likes treats. They put the coin in Lily's pocket and run to the store. + +At the store, they see many treats. There are candies, cookies and ice creams. They want them all, but they only have one coin. + +"What should we get, Lily?" Ben asks. + +Lily thinks hard. She sees a little bag of gummy bears. She likes gummy bears. They are sweet and chewy. + +"Let's get this, Ben," she says, pointing to the bag. + +Ben agrees. He likes gummy bears too. They give the coin to the store lady and take the bag. + +"Thank you, store lady," they say. + +"You're welcome, kids," the store lady says. "Enjoy your treat." + +Lily and Ben run back to the park. They sit on a bench and open the bag. They share the gummy bears. They are happy. They found a shiny coin and a yummy treat. They hug each other and say, "We are lucky friends." +Lila was sleepy. She wanted to go to bed, but she had to wait for Mama and Papa. They were busy in the kitchen. Lila yawned and rubbed her eyes. She looked around the living room for something to play with. + +She saw a shiny black beetle on the floor. It was crawling slowly under the sofa. Lila was curious. She crawled after the beetle. She reached out her hand to touch it. + +"Hello, beetle," she said softly. "Do you want to be my friend?" + +The beetle stopped and looked at Lila. It blinked its tiny eyes. It made a small noise, like a click. + +"Click-click," the beetle said. + +Lila smiled. She thought the beetle was talking to her. She moved her hand closer to the beetle. + +"Can I hold you?" she asked. + +The beetle blinked again. It did not like Lila's hand. It felt scared. It wanted to hide. It turned around and ran away from Lila. + +"Wait, beetle, don't go!" Lila cried. She tried to catch the beetle, but it was too fast. It disappeared under the sofa. + +Lila was sad. She lost her new friend. She sat on the floor and pouted. She heard Mama and Papa calling her. + +"Lila, it's time for bed," Mama said. + +"Come on, sweetie, let's go brush your teeth," Papa said. + +Lila got up and walked to the kitchen. She hoped the beetle would come back tomorrow. She wanted to play with it again. She was sleepy, but she was also happy. She had a secret friend. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see a big squash. It is yellow and round. + +"Look, a squash!" Tom says. "Let's pick it up." + +They try to pick up the squash, but it is too heavy. They pull and pull, but the squash does not move. + +"Let's wrap it with a rope," Anna says. "Then we can drag it." + +They find a rope in the shed. They wrap the rope around the squash. They pull the rope together. The squash starts to roll. + +"Yay, we did it!" Tom says. + +But the squash rolls too fast. It bumps into a fence. It breaks the fence. It rolls into the street. It scares a dog. It makes a car stop. + +"Uh-oh, this is crazy!" Anna says. + +They run after the squash. They try to catch it. They shout, "Stop, squash, stop!" + +But the squash does not stop. It rolls and rolls. It goes far away. + +Tom and Anna are sad. They lost their squash. + +They go back to the garden. They see a small squash. It is green and cute. + +"Look, another squash!" Tom says. "Let's pick it up." + +They pick up the small squash. It is light and easy. They hug it and smile. + +"We have a new squash!" Anna says. "Let's take it home." + +They take the small squash home. They wash it and cut it. They make a soup with it. They share it with their mom and dad. + +They like the soup. It is yummy and warm. + +They are happy. They love their squash. +Sara and Ben like to play with rods. They have many rods of different colors and sizes. They can put the rods together and make shapes and towers and bridges. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. They see a pond with fish and ducks. Sara and Ben want to feed the fish and ducks. They ask their mom for some bread. + +"Can we put some bread on the rods and give it to the fish and ducks?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, that sounds like fun. But be careful not to drop the rods in the water. And don't get too close to the edge of the pond," mom says. + +Sara and Ben break the bread into small pieces and put them on the ends of the rods. They hold the rods over the water and wait for the fish and ducks to come. Soon, they see some lively fish and ducks swimming and quacking. They are hungry and happy. + +"Look, mom, the fish and ducks like our bread!" Ben says. + +"Yes, they do. You are very kind to share your bread with them," mom says. + +Sara and Ben smile and giggle. They enjoy watching the lively fish and ducks eat their bread. They have fun playing with the rods at the park. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to observe animals in the park. They have a book with pictures of animals and their tracks. They want to find the tracks of a fox. + +They walk in the park with their mom. They see many birds, squirrels and rabbits. They look at their book and compare the tracks. They see some tracks that look like a dog, but smaller and with sharper claws. They think they are fox tracks. + +"Mom, look! We found fox tracks!" Tom says. + +"Wow, that's amazing! Let's follow them and see if we can see the fox." Mom says. + +They follow the tracks carefully. They see them go under a bush, across a stream and into a hole. They peek into the hole, but it is too dark to see anything. + +"Maybe the fox is sleeping inside." Lily says. + +"Shh, we have to be quiet. Maybe it will come out later." Tom says. + +They wait and watch. After a while, they see a red furry head poke out of the hole. It has pointy ears, a black nose and a long bushy tail. It looks at them with bright eyes. + +"Look, it's the fox!" Tom and Lily whisper. + +The fox observes them too. It seems curious and not afraid. It comes out of the hole and walks towards them slowly. It sniffs their shoes and their hands. It lets them touch its fur gently. + +The twins are very happy. They have never seen a fox so close. They think it is the most amazing animal in the park. They thank the fox for letting them observe it. They say goodbye and go back to their mom. + +They tell her all about their adventure. They show her their book and the fox tracks. They ask her if they can come back to the park and see the fox again. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She says they are very lucky and clever to find and observe the fox. She says they can come back to the park anytime they want. She says she loves them and their amazing stories. +Ben and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. Ben has a toy plane that can fly. Lily has a toy tray that she uses to pretend to cook. Ben wants to fly his plane over the tray, but Lily says no. + +"Fly, fly, fly!" Ben says, making his plane zoom in the air. + +"No, no, no!" Lily says, holding her tray close to her. "My tray is not for flying. It is for cooking. Go away!" + +Ben does not listen. He flies his plane closer and closer to the tray. Lily gets angry. She swings her tray at the plane. The tray hits the plane hard. The plane falls to the ground and breaks. + +"Look what you did!" Ben cries, picking up his broken plane. "You broke my plane! It was my favorite toy!" + +"Look what you did!" Lily cries, pointing at her tray. "You scratched my tray! It was my favorite toy!" + +Ben and Lily start to cry. They are both sad and mad. They do not want to play with each other anymore. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees the broken plane and the scratched tray. She sees Ben and Lily crying. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks, looking at the mess. + +"Ben and Lily tell Mom what happened. They both blame each other. Mom shakes her head. + +"That was not nice of you," Mom says, "You should not fly your plane over Lily's tray. And you should not hit Ben's plane with your tray. You should share your toys and play nicely. You should say sorry to each other." + +Ben and Lily look at each other. They feel sorry for what they did. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. + +"Can we fix the plane and the tray?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe we can," Mom says, "Let's try. And then we can have a snack. How about that?" + +Ben and Lily nod. They smile. They help Mom fix the plane and the tray. They fly the plane and cook with the tray. They have fun. They are happy. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play in the land near their home. The land has many trees and flowers and animals. Ben and Sam like to give food to the animals and watch them eat. + +One day, they see a new animal in the land. It is big and white and has long ears. Ben and Sam think it is a rabbit, but it is not. It is a deaf donkey. The donkey does not hear Ben and Sam when they call it. It does not hear the other animals when they make noises. It only hears its own heart. + +Ben and Sam want to be friends with the deaf donkey. They give it some carrots and apples. The donkey smells the food and comes closer. It eats the food and looks at Ben and Sam with its big eyes. Ben and Sam smile and touch its soft fur. They talk to the donkey with their hands and their faces. The donkey likes Ben and Sam. It follows them around the land and plays with them. + +The deaf donkey is happy in the land with Ben and Sam. Ben and Sam are happy with the deaf donkey. They give it a name. They call it Dolly. Dolly is their new friend. They love Dolly and Dolly loves them. +Ben liked robots very much. He had many toys that looked like robots, and he liked to make noises like them. Beep, boop, zzzt. He wished he had a real robot that could talk to him and play with him. + +One day, his mom said she had a surprise for him. She took him to a big store that had many things for kids. Ben saw books, games, puzzles, and more. He was very happy. But his mom said, "Wait, there is something else I want to show you." + +She took him to a corner of the store, where there was a big sign that said "Robots". Ben's eyes got wide. He saw many different kinds of robots. Some were small, some were big, some were shiny, some were colorful. He wanted to touch them all. + +His mom said, "You can choose one robot to take home with you. But you have to be careful. Some robots are not very nice. They can be loud, or mean, or break things. You have to find a robot that is calm and friendly." + +Ben looked at the robots. He saw one that was red and black, and had spikes and claws. It made a scary noise. Rrrr, grrr, chomp. Ben did not like that robot. He saw another one that was pink and fluffy, and had a bow and a smile. It made a sweet noise. Mew, mew, purr. Ben thought that robot was cute, but maybe too soft for him. + +Then he saw a robot that was blue and silver, and had wheels and a screen. It made a smart noise. Hello, hello, beep. Ben liked that robot. He went closer to it. The robot said, "Hi, I am Roby. I am a robot that can teach you many things. I can also play games with you, and tell you jokes. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Ben smiled. He said, "Yes, I want to be your friend. You are a calm and friendly robot. I like you very much." He looked at his mom. He said, "Mom, can I have this robot? Please, please, please." + +His mom nodded. She said, "Yes, you can have this robot. I think you made a good choice. I recommend this robot for you. He will be a fun and helpful companion for you. But you have to be nice to him, too. You have to share, and listen, and say thank you." + +Ben hugged his mom. He said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I will be nice to Roby, and he will be nice to me. We will be the best friends ever." He took Roby's hand, and they walked out of the store together. Beep, boop, zzzt. +Tom and Anna wanted to make a cake for their mom. They saw a book with a picture of a cake and some words. They did not know what the words meant, but they tried to copy the picture. + +They took a big bowl and put some things in it. They saw a cup and a spoon on the table. They thought they had to measure the things with the cup and the spoon. They did not know how much to measure, so they just filled the cup and the spoon with different things. They put flour, sugar, salt, milk, eggs, butter, cheese, ketchup, and mustard in the bowl. They mixed everything with their hands. + +They looked for a pan to put the cake in. They did not find a pan, but they found a hat. They thought the hat looked like a pan. They poured the cake mix in the hat. They put the hat in the oven. They turned the oven on. They did not know how long to bake the cake, so they just waited. + +They smelled something bad. They saw smoke coming out of the oven. They heard a loud noise. They opened the oven and saw the hat on fire. The cake mix was burned and spilled everywhere. They screamed and ran away. + +Their mom came home and saw the mess. She was angry and scared. She asked them what they did. They told her they tried to make a cake for her. She saw the book and realized they were ignorant of the words. She explained to them that they had to read the words and follow the instructions. She told them that measuring, searching, and baking were not easy. She told them that they could have hurt themselves or the house. She told them to never do that again. + +She hugged them and said she loved them. She said she appreciated their intention, but not their action. She said she would teach them how to make a cake properly. She said they had to learn new words and be careful. She said they had to clean up the mess. They said they were sorry and they would help. They learned a lesson that day. +Lily liked to draw pictures with her crayons. She drew her family, her dog, her toys and her dreams. She was very proud of her pictures and wanted to show them to everyone. + +One day, she drew a picture of a big rainbow over a green field with flowers and butterflies. She thought it was very pretty and colorful. She wanted to show it to her mom, who was in the kitchen. + +She ran to the kitchen with her picture in her hand and said, "Mom, look what I drew! It's a rainbow!" She smiled and held up her picture. + +Mom looked at the picture and smiled too. She said, "Wow, Lily, that's a beautiful picture! You are very good at drawing. You are very thoughtful to make such a nice picture for me." + +She took the picture from Lily and said, "Do you know where we can put your picture so we can see it every day?" She opened the refrigerator and pointed to the door. "We can put it here, with a magnet. Then, every time we open the refrigerator, we can see your rainbow and remember how much you love us." + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, let's do that!" She helped Mom put the picture on the refrigerator with a magnet. She felt very happy and hugged Mom. She said, "I love you, Mom. Thank you for showing me where to put my picture." + +Mom hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily. Thank you for showing me your picture. You are a very thoughtful and creative girl." They looked at the picture together and smiled. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were mail carriers. They had a big cabinet full of envelopes and stamps. They wrote their names and addresses on the envelopes and put stamps on them. Then they took turns delivering the mail to each other. + +"Here is your mail, Ben," Lily said, holding an envelope. "Please sign here." + +Ben took the envelope and pretended to sign. He opened it and saw a picture of a flower that Lily had drawn. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. This is a very nice mail. You are a good mail carrier." + +Lily beamed and said, "You are welcome, Ben. You are a good mail receiver. Do you have any mail for me?" + +Ben nodded and ran to the cabinet. He picked an envelope and put a sticker on it. He wrote Lily's name and address on it. He ran back to Lily and said, "Here is your mail, Lily. Please sign here." + +Lily took the envelope and pretended to sign. She opened it and saw a sticker of a dinosaur that Ben had put. She giggled and said, "Thank you, Ben. This is a very cool mail. You are a good mail carrier too." + +Ben and Lily hugged and said, "We love mail. We love playing mail carriers. We are polite and friendly mail carriers." +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys, because their parents were rich and bought them whatever they wanted. Tom had a big truck that made loud noises and Lily had a pretty doll that could talk and sing. + +"Vroom, vroom, vroom!" Tom said, as he drove his truck around the carpet. "Beep, beep, beep!" The truck said, as it backed up near Lily's doll. + +"Stop it, Tom!" Lily said, as she hugged her doll. "You are making too much noise! You are scaring my doll!" + +"No, I'm not!" Tom said, as he drove his truck closer to Lily. "Your doll is silly! She can't be scared of a truck!" + +"Yes, she can!" Lily said, as she moved her doll away from Tom. "She is not silly! She is smart and beautiful and she can sneeze!" + +"Sneeze?" Tom said, as he laughed. "How can a doll sneeze? That's funny!" + +Lily felt angry and sad. She wanted Tom to leave her and her doll alone. She wished he would sneeze and go away. She looked at her doll and whispered, "Can you sneeze, please?" + +The doll nodded and said, "Yes, I can sneeze. Watch me!" Then, the doll opened her mouth and made a loud sneeze sound. "Achoo!" + +Tom was surprised and scared. He dropped his truck and covered his ears. He did not like the sneeze noise. He thought it was a bad noise. He ran to the door and said, "Mommy, mommy, help! Lily's doll sneezed at me!" + +Lily smiled and hugged her doll. She was happy that her doll sneezed and made Tom go away. She said, "Thank you, doll. You are the best. I love you." The doll said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my friend." They played together and had fun. They did not make any more noise. +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 took Anna everywhere, even to bed. + +One Tuesday, Lily went to the park with her mom and Anna. She saw some other kids playing with a ball. She wanted to join them, but she did not want to leave Anna alone. She asked her mom if she could take Anna with her. + +"Be careful, Lily," her mom said. "Don't let Anna get dirty or lost." + +Lily nodded and ran to the kids. She asked them if she could play too. They said yes, but they looked at Anna and laughed. + +"Why do you have a doll?" one boy said. "Dolls are for babies. You are a baby." + +Lily felt ashamed. She did not want them to think she was a baby. She wanted them to like her. She threw Anna on the grass and said, "I don't need a doll. I'm a big girl. I can play with a ball." + +The kids stopped laughing and let Lily play. Lily had fun, but she forgot about Anna. She did not see the dog that came and sniffed Anna. She did not hear the dog bark and bite Anna. She did not notice the dog run away with Anna in its mouth. + +When it was time to go home, Lily remembered Anna. She looked for her on the grass, but she could not find her. She asked the kids, but they did not know. She started to cry. + +"Mom, mom, where is Anna?" she sobbed. "I can't find her. I lost her." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "What happened, Lily? Where did you leave her?" + +Lily told her mom what she did. She said she was sorry. She said she regretted throwing Anna away. She said she loved Anna and wanted her back. + +Her mom was sad and angry. She said, "Lily, that was very naughty. You should not have thrown Anna away. You should have taken care of her. She was your friend. How would you feel if someone threw you away?" + +Lily felt more ashamed. She knew her mom was right. She wished she could see Anna again. She hoped the dog did not hurt her. She hoped Anna was not scared or lonely. She hoped Anna would forgive her. She learned a lesson. She would never throw away her dolls again. She would be a good friend to them. She would be a good girl. +Anna and Ben are twins. They love to play and share. But they also like to have their own things. One day, they see a big box in the living room. It has a bow and a tag. It says: "To Anna and Ben, from Grandma and Grandpa. A gift for your birthday." + +Anna and Ben are very happy. They wonder what is inside the box. They want to open it right away. But Mom says: "No, you have to wait until your birthday. It is in two days. Grandma and Grandpa will come and celebrate with us. Then you can open your gift." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They want to see their gift now. They think it is something great. Maybe a toy, or a book, or a game. They try to guess what it is. They ask Mom for clues. But Mom says: "It is a surprise. You have to be patient." + +That night, Anna and Ben go to bed. They say their prayers. They thank God for their family and their friends. They ask God to bless Grandma and Grandpa. They also ask God to help them wait for their gift. They say: "Dear God, please make our birthday come soon. We are very excited to see our gift. We think it is something great. Thank you for giving us Grandma and Grandpa. They are very kind and generous. Amen." + +The next day, Anna and Ben wake up. They look at the calendar. They see that it is their birthday. They jump out of bed. They run to the living room. They see Grandma and Grandpa waiting for them. They hug them and say: "Happy birthday to us! We are so happy to see you!" + +Grandma and Grandpa smile. They say: "Happy birthday, Anna and Ben! We are so happy to see you too! We have a special gift for you. Do you want to open it?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They say: "Yes, please! We have been waiting for a long time. We have been praying for our gift. We think it is something great." + +Grandma and Grandpa give them the box. Anna and Ben tear off the bow and the tag. They open the box. They see two fluffy puppies. One is brown and one is white. They have collars and tags. They say: "Anna" and "Ben". + +Anna and Ben gasp. They say: "Wow! Puppies! They are so cute and soft! They are our own puppies! Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa! This is the best gift ever!" + +Grandma and Grandpa laugh. They say: "You are welcome, Anna and Ben! We are glad you like your gift. We know you love animals. We hope you will take good care of your puppies. They are your new friends." + +Anna and Ben hug their puppies. They say: "We will, Grandma and Grandpa! We will feed them and play with them and love them. They are our great gift. We are very lucky and happy. Thank you, God, for our birthday and our gift. Amen." +Lily and Max were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were mail carriers and deliver letters to each other. Lily had a big envelope with a sign on it. It said "To Max, from Lily". She was very proud of her sign. She had drawn a heart and a smiley face on it. + +She walked over to Max and said, "Here, Max, this is for you. It is a special letter. I made it myself." + +Max took the envelope and opened it. Inside, there was a piece of paper with a sour candy on it. Max loved sour candies. He put it in his mouth and made a funny face. + +"Mmm, thank you, Lily. This is a yummy candy. I like it a lot." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, Max. I'm glad you like it. I have more candies in my bag. Do you want another one?" + +Max nodded and said, "Yes, please. Can I have a red one? Red is my favorite color." + +Lily reached into her bag and pulled out a red candy. She handed it to Max and said, "Here you go. This is a red candy. It is also sour. I hope you enjoy it." + +Max took the candy and unwrapped it. He put it in his mouth and waited for the sour taste. But instead of sour, it was spicy. It burned his tongue and made him cough. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Lily, this is not a sour candy. This is a spicy candy. It hurts my mouth. Why did you give me this?" + +Lily giggled and said, "I tricked you, Max. I mixed up the sour candies and the spicy candies. I wanted to see your face when you ate the spicy one. It was funny." + +Max was not amused. He spat out the candy and said, "That was not funny, Lily. That was mean. You made me sad. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +He ran away to his room and slammed the door. Lily felt sorry. She had not meant to make Max sad. She had only wanted to have some fun. She decided to say sorry to Max and give him a real sour candy. She hoped he would forgive her and play with her again. +Ben and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big hill with many pebbles. They want to climb the hill and find the best pebbles. + +"Come on, Mia, let's go up the hill!" Ben says. + +"OK, Ben, but be careful. The hill is steep and the pebbles are loose," Mia says. + +They start to climb the hill, holding hands. They see many pebbles of different colors and shapes. They pick some of them and put them in their pockets. + +"Look, Mia, I found a shiny pebble. It is blue and smooth. Do you like it?" Ben says, showing his pebble to Mia. + +"Yes, Ben, it is very pretty. I found a sparkly pebble. It is pink and rough. Do you like it?" Mia says, showing her pebble to Ben. + +"Yes, Mia, it is very pretty too. We have the best pebbles in the park!" Ben says. + +They are happy and proud of their pebbles. They reach the top of the hill and sit on a big rock. They look at the park and the sky. They feel the sun and the wind on their faces. + +"Wow, Mia, we are so high. We can see everything from here. The park is green and the sky is blue. The sun is bright and the wind is soft. It is a beautiful day," Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, it is a beautiful day. And we have each other and our pebbles. We are lucky," Mia says. + +They hug and smile. They are happy and content. They sit on the rock and play with their pebbles. They do not notice that the wind is getting stronger and the sky is getting darker. They do not hear the thunder and see the lightning. They do not feel the rain and the cold. They are too busy with their pebbles. + +The storm comes and the hill becomes slippery and dangerous. The pebbles start to roll and slide down the hill. Ben and Mia are scared and confused. They try to hold on to their pebbles, but they are too weak. The pebbles slip from their hands and fall down the hill. They lose their pebbles and their balance. They fall down the hill too. They scream and cry. They are hurt and sad. They wish they had listened to Mia and been careful. They wish they had not been so greedy and foolish. They wish they had not lost their pebbles and their happiness. +Lily liked to watch the stars at night. She thought they were very pretty and bright. She wanted to know more about them, so she asked her grandpa. Grandpa was very wise and knew many things. + +"Grandpa, why do the stars glow?" Lily asked. + +"Stars glow because they are very hot and far away," Grandpa said. "They are like big balls of fire in the sky. They make light for us to see at night." + +"Wow, that's amazing," Lily said. "Can we touch them?" + +"No, we can't touch them," Grandpa said. "They are too hot and too far. But we can watch them and make wishes on them. Do you want to make a wish, Lily?" + +"Yes, I do," Lily said. "What should I wish for?" + +"That's up to you," Grandpa said. "But you should wish for something good and kind. Something that makes you happy and helps others." + +Lily thought for a moment. Then she closed her eyes and made a wish. She wished for her grandpa to always be happy and healthy. She wished for her friends to always be safe and loved. She wished for the world to always be peaceful and beautiful. + +She opened her eyes and smiled at Grandpa. "I made a wish, Grandpa. Do you think it will come true?" + +"I think it will, Lily," Grandpa said. "Because you have a good heart and a bright mind. And because the stars are watching over you." He hugged her and kissed her forehead. "I love you, Lily. You are my star." + +"I love you too, Grandpa. You are my star too," Lily said. They watched the stars together, feeling happy and warm. They glowed like the stars in the sky. +Tom and Anna liked to play on the farm. They liked to see the cows, the pigs, the chickens and the horses. Sometimes they helped their grandpa feed the animals or collect the eggs. + +One day, they decided to explore the barn. They opened the big door and went inside. It was dark and dusty. They saw hay, tools, buckets and old things. They wondered what they could find. + +"Look, Tom, what is that?" Anna pointed to a corner. There was a big box with a cloth on top. + +"I don't know. Let's see." Tom walked to the box and pulled the cloth. He gasped. Under the cloth, there was a shiny red bike. + +"Wow, a bike!" Anna ran to the box and touched the bike. It had two wheels, a bell, a basket and a seat. It looked new and fun. + +"Who do you think it belongs to?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe grandpa?" Anna said. + +Just then, they heard a voice behind them. + +"Hello, kids. I see you found my surprise." It was grandpa. He smiled and walked to the barn. + +"Grandpa, is this bike for us?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, it is. I wanted to give you a special gift for your birthday. You are both very good and thoughtful children. You help me a lot on the farm. You deserve a bike to ride and enjoy." Grandpa said. + +"Thank you, grandpa! We love you!" Tom and Anna hugged grandpa. They were very happy and excited. + +"Can we try the bike, grandpa?" Anna asked. + +"Of course, you can. But first, let me show you how to use it safely. Come on, let's go outside." Grandpa said. + +He lifted the bike and carried it out of the barn. Tom and Anna followed him. They couldn't wait to ride the bike. They thanked grandpa again for his thoughtful gift. They knew he loved them very much. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with cars and trucks. One day, they saw a big toy store. They wanted to go inside and look at the toys. + +"Wow, look at that red fire truck!" Tim said. "It has a ladder and a siren and a hose. I want it!" + +"Me too!" Sam said. "But it is very high. How can we get it?" + +They saw a stool near the shelf. They decided to use it to reach the fire truck. They climbed on the stool and grabbed the fire truck. But they did not see the sign that said "Do not touch". + +Suddenly, a loud voice said, "Hey, you two! Put that back! That is not yours!" + +It was the store owner. He was angry. He came over and took the fire truck from them. He revealed the price tag. It said "50 dollars". + +"That is a lot of money!" Tim said. "We do not have that much." + +"You should not take things that are not yours," the store owner said. "That is wrong. You should ask before you touch. And you should be careful. You could have fallen and hurt yourself." + +Tim and Sam felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, sir. We did not mean to be bad. We just liked the fire truck." + +The store owner saw that they were sincere. He said, "I understand. But you should learn to respect other people's property. And you should be happy with what you have. There are many other toys that you can play with." + +He showed them a basket of small cars and trucks. He said, "You can choose one each. They are only one dollar. And they are just as fun as the fire truck." + +Tim and Sam thanked him. They chose a car and a truck. They paid him one dollar each. They were happy. They learned a lesson. They decided to be more careful and respectful in the future. They also decided to be quiet in the store. They did not want to make the store owner angry again. +Tom and Lily are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses with the blocks. Tom has a lot of red blocks and Lily has a lot of blue blocks. + +"Can I have some of your red blocks?" Lily asks Tom. "I want to make a big house with red and blue." + +"Sure, you can have some of my red blocks," Tom says. "But can I have some of your blue blocks? I want to make a big tower with red and blue." + +"OK, we can share our blocks," Lily says. They give each other some blocks and start to build. + +They add more and more blocks to their house and tower. They are very happy with their work. They think their house and tower are very nice. + +Then, Mom comes in the room. She has a big iron in her hand. She wants to iron some clothes. + +"Wow, what a nice house and tower you made!" Mom says. "You are very good at building with blocks." + +"Thank you, Mom," Tom and Lily say. + +"Can I play with you?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, you can play with us," Tom and Lily say. + +"Can I use the iron?" Mom asks. + +"No, you can't use the iron," Tom and Lily say. + +"Why not?" Mom asks. + +"Because the iron is not a block," Tom and Lily say. "The iron is hot and heavy. It will break our house and tower." + +"Oh, I see," Mom says. "You are right. The iron is not a block. The iron is for clothes. I will put the iron away and find some blocks to play with you." + +Mom puts the iron away and finds some yellow blocks. She joins Tom and Lily and they build more things with the blocks. They have a lot of fun. They are a nice family. +Tom and Anna like to play in the garden. They have a big squash plant that grows many squashes. They like to pick the squashes and eat them for lunch. + +One day, they see a very big squash on the plant. It is bigger than their heads. They want to pick it, but it is too heavy. They try to pull it, but it does not move. + +"Wow, this squash is very big and heavy," Tom says. "How can we pick it?" + +"Maybe we can ask Mom for help," Anna says. "She is strong and smart." + +They run to the house and find Mom. They tell her about the big squash. Mom smiles and follows them to the garden. + +"Wow, you have grown a very big squash," Mom says. "It is difficult to pick it, but I have an idea. Let's discuss it." + +She tells them to get a knife, a spoon, and a bowl. She cuts the squash in half and scoops out the seeds. She gives them to Tom and Anna. + +"You can plant these seeds and grow more squashes," she says. "Now, we can pick the squash halves. They are lighter and easier to carry." + +Tom and Anna pick the squash halves and bring them to the house. Mom cooks them and makes a delicious soup. They eat the soup and enjoy it. + +"Thank you, Mom, for helping us pick the big squash," Tom and Anna say. "You are the best." + +"You are welcome, my sweeties," Mom says. "You are very good gardeners. I am proud of you." +Lily was a little girl who loved to play with her toys. She had a big teddy bear, a small doll, and a yellow ball. She liked to make them talk and have fun together. + +One day, she decided to make a tower with her toys. She put the teddy bear on the floor, then the doll on top of the teddy bear, then the ball on top of the doll. She was very proud of her tower. She said, "Look, Mommy, I made a tower with my toys! It is very high and powerful!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's a great tower, Lily! But be careful, it might fall down. You need to support it with something else." + +Lily thought for a moment. She looked around and saw a pillow on the couch. She ran to get it and put it under the teddy bear. She said, "There, now my tower is stronger. The pillow will support it and keep it from falling." + +Mommy nodded and said, "That's a good idea, Lily. But what about the ball? It might roll off the doll's head. You need to support it with something else, too." + +Lily thought again. She looked around and saw a scarf on the coat rack. She ran to get it and wrapped it around the ball and the doll's neck. She said, "There, now my tower is safer. The scarf will support it and keep it from rolling." + +Mommy clapped and said, "That's a wonderful tower, Lily! You are very smart and creative. You used the pillow and the scarf to support your tower and make it powerful. I'm very proud of you!" + +Lily smiled and hugged Mommy. She said, "Thank you, Mommy! I love you and I love my tower!" +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big lion statue near the fountain. Tim wanted to climb on it and pretend to be a lion. Sam was scared and said no. + +"Come on, Sam, it will be fun!" Tim said. "We can roar like lions and scare the birds!" + +"No, Tim, it is too high and too hard. We might fall and hurt ourselves. And Mom said not to climb on things that are not ours." Sam said. + +Tim did not listen to Sam. He ran to the statue and climbed on its back. He felt proud and happy. He opened his mouth and roared as loud as he could. + +"RAWR!" + +But then, he heard a loud voice behind him. + +"Hey, you! Get down from there right now!" It was the park keeper. He had a cane in his hand and looked angry. He walked towards Tim and the statue. + +Tim was scared and sorry. He tried to get down, but he slipped and fell. He landed on the grass and hurt his knee. He cried and said sorry. + +Sam ran to Tim and hugged him. He said it was okay and he was not mad. He helped Tim get up and walk to the park keeper. + +The park keeper was not so angry anymore. He saw that Tim was hurt and sorry. He said he should not climb on the statue because it was old and could break. He said he should be careful and listen to his brother. He gave Tim a band-aid for his knee and a candy for his mouth. + +Tim said thank you and sorry again. He learned his lesson. He and Sam walked back to their mom. They told her what happened and she hugged them. She said she was proud of them for being honest and brave. She said they could play in the park again, but not on the statue. They agreed and said they loved her. They went home and had a nice dinner. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with boats. They have a big box full of boats. Some boats are red, some boats are blue, some boats are yellow. Sara and Tom pick their favorite boats and go to the pond. + +The pond is near their house. It has water and ducks and fish. Sara and Tom put their boats in the water and make them sail. They blow on them and watch them go. They laugh and clap and say, "Look at our boats! They are so fast and fun!" + +But then, a big wind comes. It makes the water move and the boats shake. Sara and Tom are scared. They try to catch their boats, but they are too far. The wind pushes the boats to the other side of the pond, where there is a big pipe. The pipe is an exit for the water. The boats go into the pipe and disappear. + +Sara and Tom are sad. They cry and hug each other. They say, "We lost our boats! We love our boats! How can we get them back?" + +A duck hears them. The duck is nice and smart. He swims to them and says, "Quack, quack, don't cry. I know where your boats are. They are in the pipe, but they are not gone. The pipe leads to another pond, where there are more ducks and fish and water. If you follow me, I can show you the way. Come on, quack, quack, let's go!" + +Sara and Tom are surprised and happy. They say, "Thank you, duck! You are so kind and helpful! Can we go with you and see our boats?" The duck nods and says, "Of course, quack, quack, follow me!" He leads them to the other pond, where they see their boats again. They are safe and sound. They sail and spin and shine. Sara and Tom smile and cheer and say, "There are our boats! They are still fast and fun! And look, they have new friends! They are playing with the other boats and the ducks and the fish!" + +The duck says, "Quack, quack, you are welcome. I'm glad you found your boats. They are sweet and pretty. Do you want to stay and play with us?" Sara and Tom say, "Yes, please, duck! We would love to stay and play with you! You are our new friend, too! Thank you for showing us the way!" They stay and play with the duck and the boats and the other animals. They have a lot of fun and forget about the wind and the pipe. They are happy and grateful. They have a good day. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. They saw a big hill with many flowers. They wanted to go up and see what was on the other side. + +"Come on, Lily, let's climb the hill!" Tom urged. He took her hand and started to walk. + +"Wait, Tom, I'm scared. What if we fall?" Lily said. She looked at the steep slope and the rocks. + +"Don't be scared, Lily, it's fun. We can hold hands and be careful. And look, there are many pretty flowers. Maybe we can pick some for Mommy." Tom said. He smiled and pulled her gently. + +"Okay, Tom, but only if you promise to stay with me." Lily said. She nodded and followed him. + +They climbed the hill slowly, holding hands and looking at the flowers. They saw yellow ones and red ones and purple ones. They picked some and put them in their pockets. They reached the top and looked around. They saw the park, the trees, the sky, and the other side of the hill. + +"Wow, Tom, it's so beautiful. I'm glad we came up here." Lily said. She hugged him and smiled. + +"Me too, Lily. It's like a secret place. But look, there's something else over there. It looks like a house." Tom said. He pointed to a small wooden hut with a chimney and a door. + +"Let's go see, Tom. Maybe someone lives there. Maybe they have a dog or a cat or a bird." Lily said. She was curious and excited. + +"Okay, Lily, but we have to be quiet and polite. Maybe they don't like visitors." Tom said. He was cautious and respectful. + +They walked down the hill and approached the hut. They knocked on the door and waited. No one answered. They knocked again and waited. Still no one answered. + +"Maybe they're not home, Tom. Maybe they went to the store or to the park or to visit a friend." Lily said. She shrugged and looked around. + +"Maybe, Lily. But maybe they're inside and they don't want to talk to us. Maybe they're sleeping or reading or cooking." Tom said. He frowned and listened. + +They heard a noise from inside the hut. It sounded like a growl and a bark. They saw the door open and a big black dog come out. The dog looked angry and fierce. It showed its teeth and barked loudly. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom urged. He grabbed her hand and ran back to the hill. + +"Help, Tom, help!" Lily cried. She was scared and shocked. + +They ran as fast as they could, up the hill and down the other side. They reached the park and the grass. They saw their Mommy waiting for them. They ran to her and hugged her. + +"Mommy, Mommy, we're sorry, we're sorry!" Tom and Lily said. They were sorry and relieved. + +"What happened, Tom and Lily? Where did you go? Why are you so scared?" Mommy asked. She was worried and confused. + +"We went to the hill, Mommy. We saw a hut, Mommy. We saw a dog, Mommy. A big black dog. It barked at us, Mommy. It chased us, Mommy. We ran away, Mommy." Tom and Lily said. They told her everything. + +"Oh, Tom and Lily, you shouldn't have gone to the hut. That's Mr. Brown's hut. He lives there with his dog, Rover. He's a nice man, but his dog is very protective. He doesn't like strangers. He thinks you're intruders. You're lucky he didn't bite you." Mommy said. She explained and scolded. + +"We didn't know, Mommy. We were curious, Mommy. We wanted to see, Mommy. We're sorry, Mommy." Tom and Lily said. They apologized and learned. + +"It's okay, Tom and Lily. I'm glad you're safe. But next time, don't go to places you don't know. And don't bother people you don't know. And don't make dogs angry. They can be dangerous. Do you understand?" Mommy said. She forgave and taught. + +"Yes, Mommy. We understand, Mommy. We won't do it again, Mommy. We love you, Mommy." Tom and Lily said. They understood and loved. + +Mommy hugged them and kissed them. She gave them the flowers they picked. She smiled and said, "I love you too, Tom and Lily. You're my brave and smart and sweet children. But sometimes, you're also very naughty and silly and adventurous. Come on, let's go home +Lily and Ben went to the store with Mom. They wanted to buy some fruit for a snack. Mom said they could each pick one fruit they liked. + +Lily saw a big, green pear. She liked pears. They were sweet and juicy. She took the pear and showed it to Mom. "Can I have this pear, Mom?" she asked. + +"Yes, you can, Lily. That's a good choice. Pears are healthy and tasty," Mom said. + +Ben looked around. He did not see any fruit he liked. He did not like apples, or bananas, or oranges. He wanted something else. He saw a cake with chocolate and sprinkles. He liked cake. He took the cake and showed it to Mom. "Can I have this cake, Mom?" he asked. + +"No, you can't, Ben. That's not a good choice. Cake is not healthy and it's too big for a snack. You need to pick a fruit, like Lily," Mom said. + +Ben was sad and angry. He did not want to pick a fruit. He wanted the cake. He threw the cake on the floor and started to cry. "I want the cake! I want the cake!" he shouted. + +Mom was not happy. She picked up the cake and gave it to the store lady. She said sorry to the store lady. The store lady was polite. She said it was okay and smiled. She gave Mom a napkin to wipe Ben's face. + +Mom took Ben and Lily to the fruit section. She said to Ben, "You need to calm down and listen to me. Cake is not a snack. You can have cake sometimes, but not today. You need to pick a fruit, like Lily. Look, there are many fruits you can choose from. How about grapes, or strawberries, or kiwis?" + +Ben stopped crying. He looked at the fruits. He saw some grapes. He liked grapes. They were purple and round and sweet. He took some grapes and showed them to Mom. "Can I have these grapes, Mom?" he asked. + +"Yes, you can, Ben. That's a good choice. Grapes are healthy and tasty, too," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They had their fruits. They said thank you to the store lady. They went to the car with Mom. They ate their fruits on the way home. They shared their fruits with each other. They were polite and nice. Mom was proud of them. She gave them a hug and a kiss. She said, "You are good kids. I love you." +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to climb the big tree and sit on a branch. The branch was strong and comfortable. They could see the birds and the flowers from there. + +One day, a big storm came. The wind was loud and scary. It blew the leaves and the branches. Tim and Lily ran to their mom. She hugged them and took them home. + +The next day, they went back to the park. They wanted to see the big tree. But when they got there, they saw something sad. The storm had broken their branch. It was on the ground, with no leaves and no birds. + +"Oh no!" Tim cried. "Our branch is spoiled!" + +Lily was sad too. She hugged Tim and said, "Don't cry, Tim. We can find another branch. Maybe there is one that is even more comfortable." + +They looked around the tree. They saw a branch that was higher and bigger. It had green leaves and a nest. They climbed up and sat on it. + +"Wow!" Tim said. "This branch is nice! I can see the whole park from here!" + +Lily smiled and said, "You're right, Tim. This branch is nice. And we still have each other. That makes me happy." + +They hugged and laughed. They forgot about the spoiled branch. They enjoyed the new branch. They played and sang with the birds. They had fun in the park. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big tree with red fruits on it. They were cherries, and they looked yummy. + +"Let's pick some cherries," said Lily. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. The tree is very tall and the cherries are high up," said Ben. + +They found a ladder and put it against the tree. Lily climbed up first, and Ben followed her. They reached for the cherries, but they were still too far. + +"Maybe we can jump and catch them," said Lily. + +"That sounds fun, but also dangerous. What if we fall?" said Ben. + +They decided to try anyway. They jumped and stretched their arms, but they missed the cherries. They landed on the ladder, but it wobbled and shook. They lost their balance and fell to the ground. + +"Ouch!" they cried. They were hurt and scared. + +They heard a voice from the tree. It was mysterious and deep. + +"Who are you, and what are you doing here?" it asked. + +They looked up and saw a big face on the tree. It had eyes, a nose, a mouth, and a beard. It was the tree man, and he was not happy. + +"We are sorry, Mr. Tree. We just wanted some cherries," said Lily. + +"Well, you should have asked me first. Cherries are my friends, and I don't like strangers taking them without permission," said the tree man. + +"We didn't know you were here. We didn't mean to hurt you or your friends," said Ben. + +The tree man sighed. He saw that they were sorry and honest. + +"OK, I forgive you. But you have to learn to respect nature and its gifts. Cherries are not just for eating, they are also for rising. They grow from seeds, and they make more trees and more cherries. They are part of the cycle of life, and you have to appreciate that," he said. + +He picked some cherries and gave them to Lily and Ben. + +"Here, you can have these. But only if you promise to plant the seeds and take care of them. Maybe one day, you will have your own cherry tree, and you will share it with others," he said. + +Lily and Ben nodded and thanked him. They ate the cherries and saved the seeds. They planted them in the garden and watered them every day. They learned to love and respect nature and its gifts. And they never forgot the tree man and his mysterious wisdom. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite ones are the dinosaurs. They have big dinosaurs and small dinosaurs, green dinosaurs and red dinosaurs, dinosaurs with horns and dinosaurs with spikes. + +One day, they decide to make a story with their dinosaurs. Tom says, "My dinosaur is the king of all the dinosaurs. He is very strong and brave. He can roar loud and scare away the bad dinosaurs." Mia says, "No, my dinosaur is the queen of all the dinosaurs. She is very smart and kind. She can sing sweet and make friends with the good dinosaurs." + +Tom and Mia disagree. They do not want to share their dinosaurs or their story. They start to argue and pull their dinosaurs. Their dinosaurs fall on the floor and make a big mess. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tom and Mia and their dinosaurs. She says, "Why are you fighting? Your dinosaurs are all different and special. They can have different roles and different skills. They can work together and have fun. That is what makes them unusual and wonderful." + +Tom and Mia think about what Mom says. They feel sorry for their dinosaurs and for each other. They say, "You are right, Mom. We are sorry. We can share our dinosaurs and our story. We can make a story where the king and the queen help each other and the other dinosaurs. That would be a better story." + +They hug Mom and each other. They pick up their dinosaurs and start to play again. They make a story where the king and the queen lead the dinosaurs to a safe and happy place. They use their voices and their imagination. They have a lot of fun. They agree that their dinosaurs are unusual and wonderful. +Sara was a little girl who liked to cook. She had a big white pan that she used to make eggs and toast for her mom and dad. One day, she wanted to try something new. She asked her mom if she could cook some cheese in the pan. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful. The pan is very hot and the cheese can melt and stick," her mom said. + +Sara nodded and put some cheese on a slice of bread. She turned on the stove and put the pan on it. She waited for a few seconds and then flipped the bread over. She smiled when she saw the cheese was soft and gooey. + +But then she heard a loud hiss and saw some smoke. She looked at the pan and saw that the cheese had dripped onto the stove and was burning. She got scared and ran to her mom. + +"Mom, mom, something is wrong with the pan!" she cried. + +Her mom ran to the kitchen and saw the mess. She turned off the stove and used a mitt to take the pan off. She put it on the sink and poured some water on it. The water made a loud sizzle and steam. + +Sara watched and felt sorry. She had ruined her mom's white pan. She hugged her mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to make you a cheese toast, but I made a big mistake." + +Her mom hugged her back and said, "It's okay, Sara. I'm glad you're not hurt. The pan is just a thing. It can be cleaned or replaced. But you are my precious girl. I love you no matter what." + +Sara smiled and said, "I love you too, mom. Can we still have cheese toast?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Sure, honey. But let's use a different pan and a lower heat. And maybe we can cut the cheese smaller so it doesn't drip." + +Sara nodded and said, "Okay, mom. Can I help you?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, Sara. You are my little helper. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and meet the new pan." +Lily likes to sing. She sings in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sings loud and happy songs. She sings to her toys, to her mom, and to her cat. + +One day, Lily hears a knock on the door. She runs to open it. It is her neighbor, Ben. Ben is a big boy. He goes to school. He has a bike. + +"Hi, Lily," Ben says. "Can I play with you?" + +"Sure, Ben," Lily says. "What do you want to play?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He sees Lily's cat. He likes cats. He says, "Let's play cat and mouse. I will be the cat and you will be the mouse. I will chase you and you will run away." + +Lily nods. She likes to run. She says, "OK, Ben. But I am a fast mouse. You can't catch me." + +Ben smiles. He says, "We'll see about that. Ready, set, go!" + +Lily and Ben run around the house. Lily squeaks like a mouse. Ben meows like a cat. They have fun. They laugh and giggle. + +But Lily does not forget to sing. She sings a song about a mouse and a cat. She sings, "I am a mouse, I am a mouse, I run fast, I run fast. You are a cat, you are a cat, you can't catch me, you can't catch me." + +Ben hears Lily's song. He likes it. He sings along. He sings, "I am a cat, I am a cat, I chase you, I chase you. You are a mouse, you are a mouse, I will catch you, I will catch you." + +Lily and Ben sing and play. They are happy. They are friends. +Anna liked to play in the big house. She liked to run and jump and hide. She liked to find new rooms and things. One day, she found a door she never saw before. It was dark and old and had a lock. She wanted to see what was inside. + +She looked for a key. She looked in the hall and the kitchen and the stairs. She found a key under a rug. It was shiny and small and had a star. She ran back to the door and put the key in the lock. It fit and it turned and it clicked. She opened the door and went inside. + +She saw a chamber. It was big and dark and had many things. She saw books and toys and clothes and boxes. She saw a window and a bed and a lamp. She saw a man. He was sitting on the bed and he was old and mean. He had a beard and a hat and a cane. He saw Anna and he smiled. + +"Hello, little girl," he said. "What are you doing here? Do you want to play with me?" + +Anna was scared. She did not want to play with him. She wanted to run away. But the door was closed and locked. She did not have the key. She dropped it when she saw the man. The man had the key. He put it in his pocket. + +"No, thank you," Anna said. "I want to go back. Please let me go." + +The man shook his head. "No, no, no," he said. "You can't go back. You are mine now. You are my new toy. You will stay with me forever." + +He got up and walked to Anna. He reached out his hand and grabbed her arm. He pulled her to the bed. He laughed and laughed. Anna cried and cried. She met a bad man in the chamber. She was not fair. She was not happy. She was not safe. +Lily and Sam wanted to buy a new dress for their mom. They saw a pretty dress with a flower pattern in the shop window. They asked their dad to buy it for them. + +"Please, dad, can we buy this dress for mom? It is so pretty and has flowers on it. Mom loves flowers," Lily said. + +"Sorry, kids, but we don't have enough money to buy this dress. It is too expensive. Maybe we can find something else that mom would like," dad said. + +Lily and Sam were sad. They wanted to make mom happy with a new dress. They looked around the shop and saw a big pile of fabric. The fabric had different colors and patterns. Lily had an idea. + +"Look, Sam, we can make a dress for mom with this fabric. We can cut it and sew it and make a beautiful dress. Mom will love it," Lily said. + +Sam liked the idea. He helped Lily to find some scissors and a needle and thread. They took some fabric and started to cut and sew. They did not know how to make a dress, but they tried their best. + +They made a big mess. They cut the fabric in wrong shapes and sizes. They sewed the fabric in wrong places and ways. They made holes and knots and tears. The fabric was not pretty anymore. It was messy and ugly. + +They finished their dress and showed it to their dad. Dad was shocked. He saw the mess they made with the fabric. He saw the dress they made for mom. It was not a dress. It was a disaster. + +"What have you done, kids? You ruined the fabric. You wasted the money. You made a terrible dress. Mom will not like this. She will be angry and sad. You have to clean up this mess and say sorry," dad said. + +Lily and Sam were scared. They did not want to make mom angry and sad. They wanted to make her happy. They realized they made a big mistake. They started to cry. + +They wished they had listened to their dad and not tried to buy a new dress for mom. They wished they had not touched the fabric with the patterns. They wished they had not made a messy dress. They wished they had a better ending. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy. + +But then they saw a witch flying in the sky. She had a long black dress and a pointy hat. She had a broom and a bag. She looked very mean. + +The witch saw the snowman and said, "What a silly snowman! I don't like him at all. I will freeze him and take his nose and hat and scarf. Then he will be ugly and cold." + +Lily and Ben were scared. They ran behind a tree and hugged each other. They hoped the witch would go away. + +But the witch flew down and pointed her broom at the snowman. She said a magic word and the snowman froze. He became hard and shiny like ice. The witch laughed and took his nose and hat and scarf. She put them in her bag. + +Lily and Ben cried. They loved their snowman. They wanted him back. + +But then they heard a gentle voice. It was the snowman. He said, "Don't cry, Lily and Ben. I am still here. The witch can't take my smile and my love. You are my friends. You made me happy." + +Lily and Ben looked at the snowman. He still had his rocks for eyes and his smile. He sparkled in the sun. He looked beautiful. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They ran to the snowman and hugged him. They said, "We love you, snowman. You are our friend. You made us happy." + +The witch saw this and was angry. She said, "How can you be happy with a frozen snowman? He can't play with you or talk to you. He is boring and useless." + +But Lily and Ben said, "No, he is not. He can play with us and talk to us. He is fun and kind. He is the best snowman ever." + +The witch was surprised. She didn't understand. She flew away with her broom and her bag. She was lonely and sad. + +Lily and Ben stayed with the snowman. They played and talked and laughed. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big motorcycle that made loud noises. They pretended to ride the motorcycle around the house and have adventures. + +One day, their mom said, "Lily and Ben, it is time to organize your toys. You have too many toys on the floor and it is messy. Please put your toys in the boxes and shelves." + +Lily and Ben did not want to organize their toys. They wanted to keep playing with the motorcycle. They said, "Mom, can we play a little more? We love the motorcycle. It is so fun and jolly." + +Mom smiled and said, "I know you love the motorcycle, but you also need to learn to organize your toys. How about this? You can play with the motorcycle for five more minutes, and then you have to put it away with the other toys. Deal?" + +Lily and Ben agreed. They played with the motorcycle for five more minutes, making vroom-vroom sounds and laughing. Then they put the motorcycle in a big box and organized the rest of their toys. They were proud of their work and showed mom. + +Mom was happy and said, "Good job, Lily and Ben! You organized your toys very well. Now you have more space to play and it is easier to find your toys. How do you feel?" + +Lily and Ben said, "We feel good, mom. We like to organize our toys. But we also like to play with the motorcycle. Can we play with it again tomorrow?" + +Mom said, "Of course you can, as long as you organize your toys again when you are done. Now, how about a hug and a snack?" + +Lily and Ben hugged mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. We love you and we love the motorcycle." They went to the kitchen and had a jolly snack. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They shared their toys and snacks. They helped each other when they fell down or got hurt. They were dependable friends. + +One day, they decided to stay in the park until the sun went down. They wanted to see the sunset. They sat on a bench and watched the sky change colors. They saw red, orange, yellow, pink and purple. They thought it was very pretty. + +"Look, Ben, the sun is going to sleep," Lily said. + +"Yes, Lily, and the moon is coming out," Ben said. + +They smiled at each other. They felt happy and cozy. They leaned closer and gave each other a kiss on the cheek. + +"Good night, sun. Good night, moon. Good night, Lily. Good night, Ben," they said. + +They hugged and went home with their moms. They dreamed of the sunset and their kiss. They were happy friends. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with many birds. The birds sing and fly. + +"Look, Tom, look!" Lily says. "The birds are so pretty!" + +"Yes, they are," Tom says. "Do you want to listen to them?" + +Lily nods. They sit under the tree and listen. The birds make different sounds. Some are loud, some are soft. Some are high, some are low. + +"What is that bird?" Lily asks. She points to a bird with a wide beak and a red head. "It is so funny!" + +Tom looks. He does not know. He shrugs. "I don't know," he says. "But it sounds like this: peck, peck, peck!" + +Lily laughs. She tries to copy the sound. "Peck, peck, peck!" she says. + +The bird hears them. It turns its head and looks at them. It opens its wide beak and says: "Hello, hello, hello!" + +Lily and Tom are surprised. They look at each other. They smile. They say: "Hello, bird, hello!" +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and has rough fur. He looks friendly. + +"Hello, dog," Tom says. "What is your name?" + +The dog wags his tail and licks Tom's face. Tom laughs and hugs the dog. + +"Can we play with you?" Sue asks. + +The dog barks and nods. He runs to a tree and picks up a stick. He brings the stick to Tom and Sue. + +"Let's play fetch," Tom says. He throws the stick and the dog chases it. + +Tom and Sue take turns throwing the stick and petting the dog. They have fun. + +Soon, a man comes to the park. He has a wrap around his neck. He looks for the dog. + +"Rex, where are you?" he calls. + +The dog hears the man and runs to him. He drops the stick and jumps on the man. + +"Rex, there you are," the man says. "You ran away from home. I was worried." + +He sees Tom and Sue and smiles. + +"Hello, kids," he says. "Did you meet my dog, Rex?" + +"Yes, we did," Tom says. "He is a good dog. We played with him." + +"Thank you for being nice to him," the man says. "He likes to make new friends. Do you want to come to my house and have some cookies?" + +Tom and Sue look at each other and nod. + +"Yes, please," they say. + +They follow the man and the dog to his house. They have cookies and milk. They talk and laugh. They make new friends. They are happy. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play outside in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a carrot nose and two black buttons for eyes. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Tom says. "You are very big and nice. Do you want to play with us?" + +But the snowman does not say anything. He just stands there and smiles. + +Anna thinks the snowman is cold. She says, "Maybe he is shivering. Maybe he needs a hug." + +She runs to the snowman and wraps her arms around him. She feels his cold and wet snow. + +"Burrr!" Anna says. "He is very cold. I am cold too. Let's go inside and get warm." + +Tom agrees. He says, "Yes, let's go. We can come back later and play with him again." + +They say goodbye to the snowman and run to the house. They take off their coats and boots and sit by the fire. They drink hot chocolate and eat cookies. + +They are happy and warm. They are honest friends. They like to share and help each other. + +They look out the window and see the snowman. He is still smiling. He is waiting for them to come back. He is a good snowman. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, their mom baked some yummy pastries for them. She put them on a plate and told them to share. + +"Here you go, my sweeties. These are for you. But remember, be nice and share with each other, okay?" she said. + +Lily and Ben nodded and smiled. They ran to the table and looked at the pastries. There were four of them: two with jam and two with chocolate. + +Lily loved jam and Ben loved chocolate. They each took one pastry of their favorite kind and ate it. It was so good! + +But then, Lily saw that there was only one jam pastry left, and two chocolate ones. She wanted to have another jam pastry, but she knew that Ben wanted to have another chocolate one. + +She thought for a moment. She could be nice and let Ben have the last chocolate pastry, and take the jam one for herself. Or, she could be selfish and take both the jam and the chocolate pastries, and leave Ben with nothing. + +She looked at Ben, who was still eating his chocolate pastry. He did not notice her. She reached out her hand and grabbed the last jam pastry. She was about to take the chocolate one too, when Ben saw her. + +"Hey, Lily, what are you doing? That's not fair! You already had one jam pastry, and I only had one chocolate one. You have to share!" he said. + +Lily felt bad. She knew that Ben was right. She had been selfish. She did not want to make Ben sad or angry. She wanted to play with him and have fun. + +She looked at the pastries in her hands. She decided to do the right thing. She gave the chocolate pastry to Ben and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. You're right. I was selfish. Here, you can have this one. I have enough with one jam pastry. Let's share and be happy." + +Ben smiled and took the chocolate pastry. He thanked Lily and gave her a hug. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You're a good sister. I'm sorry I was mad at you. Let's share and be happy." + +They ate their pastries and enjoyed them. They were both full and satisfied. They thanked their mom for the yummy treat. They decided to play with their toys and have fun. They were nice and shared with each other. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were bored. They had no toys to play with. The day was dull and hot. They looked at the fan in the corner. It was spinning fast and making a noise. + +"Let's go and touch the fan," Tom said. "Maybe it will be fun." + +"No, Tom, that's not a good idea," Lily said. "The fan is not for playing. It can hurt you. And it will disturb Mom. She is working in the other room." + +But Tom did not listen. He ran to the fan and put his hand near the blades. He felt a strong wind and a sharp pain. He cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The fan bit me! The fan bit me!" + +Mom heard Tom's cry and came to the room. She saw Tom holding his hand and Lily looking scared. She turned off the fan and hugged them both. + +"Tom, what did you do?" Mom asked. "Why did you disturb the fan? It is not a toy. It is to keep us cool. You could have hurt yourself badly." + +"I'm sorry, Mom," Tom said. "I was bored and curious. I wanted to see what the fan felt like. But it was not fun. It was mean and sharp." + +Mom looked at Tom's hand. It had a small cut and some blood. She cleaned it and put a band-aid on it. + +"There, there," Mom said. "It's not a big wound. But you have to be more careful. And you have to listen to Lily. She is your big sister. She knows better." + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. "You were right. The fan is not for playing. It is for cooling." + +Lily smiled and hugged Tom. + +"It's okay, Tom," Lily said. "I'm glad you are not hurt too much. But next time, let's find something else to do when we are bored. Something that is not dull and not dangerous." + +Mom nodded and kissed them both. + +"That's a good idea," Mom said. "Why don't you go and draw some pictures with your crayons? Or read some books? Or sing some songs? There are many things you can do that are fun and safe." + +Tom and Lily agreed. They took their crayons and books and went to the table. They forgot about the fan and the dull day. They had fun with their own imagination. And they did not disturb Mom or the fan anymore. +Lily likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Anna. Anna has a pretty dress with flowers and ribbons. Lily likes to brush Anna's hair and make her look nice. + +One day, Lily's mom says they have to go to the park. Lily is happy, because she loves the park. She can swing and slide and run with her friends. She wants to take Anna with her, so she can show her the park too. + +But Lily's mom says they have to hurry. They have to rush, because they are late. Lily's mom is fast, and she puts on her shoes and coat. She tells Lily to do the same. Lily tries to be fast, but she can't find Anna's dress. She left it on the bed, but now it is gone. She looks under the bed, in the closet, in the drawers, but she can't find it. She is sad, and she starts to cry. + +Lily's mom hears her cry, and she comes to her room. She sees Lily looking for Anna's dress. She asks her what is wrong. Lily tells her she can't find Anna's dress, and she wants to take her to the park. Lily's mom hugs her and says it is okay. She helps her look for the dress. She finds it on the floor, behind the chair. It fell off the bed when Lily was playing. Lily's mom gives her the dress, and helps her put it on Anna. She tells her they can go to the park now. + +Lily is happy, and she stops crying. She thanks her mom, and she hugs Anna. She puts Anna in her backpack, and she puts on her shoes and coat. She is ready to go to the park. She and her mom rush to the car, and they drive to the park. Lily is excited, and she can't wait to play with Anna and her friends. She hopes they will like Anna's pretty dress. She thinks Anna is the best doll ever. +Anna was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had a big sister, Mia, who went to school every day. Anna wanted to go to school too, but Mama said she was too small. + +One day, Mia came home with a paper that had a star on it. She showed it to Anna and said, "Look, I got a star for my story. It's about a princess who lives in a castle. Do you want to hear it?" + +Anna nodded and smiled. She loved stories. Mia read her story to Anna, and Anna listened with wonder. She hoped she could write stories like that someday. + +The next day, Mia had to go to the office with Mama. Mama worked in the office, and she had to take Mia because she was sick and could not go to school. Anna wanted to go too, but Mama said no. She said Anna had to stay with Grandma, who would take care of her. + +Anna was sad. She did not like to stay with Grandma. Grandma was old and grumpy. She did not play with Anna or read her stories. She only watched TV and told Anna to be quiet. + +Anna decided to write her own story. She took a paper and a crayon and started to draw. She drew a house, a tree, a sun, and a girl. She wrote her name under the girl. Then she wrote, "This is my story. It's about a girl who lives in a house. She is happy and smart. She does not need to go to the office or school. She has fun all day." + +She showed her story to Grandma and said, "Look, I made a story. Do you like it?" + +Grandma looked at the paper and frowned. She said, "This is not a story. This is a mess. You can't write. You don't know anything. You are ignorant." + +Anna felt hurt and angry. She said, "No, you are ignorant. You don't know how to be nice. You don't know how to have fun. You don't know how to love. I don't like you. I want to go to the office with Mama and Mia. They are not ignorant. They are good." + +She ran to her room and cried. She hoped Mama and Mia would come back soon and hug her and tell her they liked her story. She hoped Grandma would go away and never come back. She hoped she could go to school someday and learn more words and make more stories. She hoped she could be happy and smart and loved. +Ben and Lily liked to design things with their blocks. They made houses, cars, bridges and more. One day, they decided to make a big valley with mountains and rivers. They used blue blocks for the water and green and brown blocks for the land. + +"Look, this is my side of the valley," Ben said, pointing to his blocks. "It has a tall mountain and a waterfall." + +"And this is my side," Lily said, showing her blocks. "It has a forest and a lake." + +They were happy with their valley, until they saw that they had only a few blocks left. + +"We need more blocks to finish the valley," Ben said. + +"No, we don't," Lily said. "It's fine like this." + +"Yes, we do," Ben said. "We need to make a bridge to connect the sides." + +"No, we don't," Lily said. "We don't need a bridge. It's better without one." + +They started to argue and pull the blocks from each other. They were bitter and angry. They did not want to share or compromise. + +Their valley fell apart and the blocks scattered on the floor. They looked at the mess and felt sad. + +They realized that they had ruined their valley and their fun. They wished they had been nicer to each other. + +They said sorry and hugged. They decided to work together and rebuild their valley. They used the last blocks to make a bridge. They were happy and proud of their valley. They learned to design and play as a team. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. Their room has many toys and books. Their room also has a big window. They can see the sky and the trees from the window. + +One morning, Lily and Ben wake up early. They stretch their arms and legs. They feel happy and excited. They want to go outside and play. + +"Ben, let's get ready!" Lily says. "We can go to the park and see the ducks!" + +"OK, Lily!" Ben says. "But first we have to brush our teeth and hair. Mommy says it is important." + +Lily and Ben jump out of their bed. They run to the bathroom. They take their brush and toothpaste. They brush their teeth and hair. They make funny faces in the mirror. They giggle and laugh. + +They go back to their room. They put on their clothes. They choose their favorite ones. Lily wears a pink dress and a yellow hat. Ben wears a blue shirt and a green cap. They look very modern and cool. + +They grab their backpacks. They put some snacks and water inside. They also take their favorite toys. Lily takes her doll and Ben takes his car. They are ready to go. + +They run to the kitchen. They see Mommy and Daddy. They hug them and say good morning. + +"Good morning, Lily and Ben!" Mommy says. "You look very happy and cute today. Where are you going?" + +"We are going to the park, Mommy!" Lily says. "We want to see the ducks and play on the swings!" + +"That sounds like fun, Lily and Ben!" Daddy says. "But be careful and stay together. And come back before lunchtime." + +"We will, Daddy!" Ben says. "We love you!" + +"We love you too, Lily and Ben!" Mommy and Daddy say. "Have a good time!" + +Lily and Ben wave goodbye. They go outside. They see the sun and the clouds. They feel the breeze and the grass. They hear the birds and the cars. They smile and hold hands. They are happy and ready for adventure. +Anna loves to read books. She has many books in her room. She likes to read about animals, and colors, and places. Every night, her mom or dad reads a book to her before she sleeps. + +One night, Anna picks a book with a green cover. It has a picture of a frog on it. She gives the book to her dad and says, "Dad, read this book to me, please." + +Dad smiles and says, "OK, Anna. This book is called The Green Frog. It is a funny book. Do you like frogs?" + +Anna nods and says, "Yes, I like frogs. They are green and they hop and they say ribbit." + +Dad opens the book and starts to read. He makes funny voices for the frog and the other animals in the book. Anna laughs and listens. She sits on dad's lap and rests her head on his shoulder. She feels warm and cozy. + +The book tells a story about a green frog who wants to be different. He tries to change his color, his voice, and his friends. But he finds out that he is happier being himself. He learns to love his green skin, his ribbit sound, and his pond friends. + +Anna likes the story. She thinks the frog is silly and cute. She says, "Dad, I like this book. The frog is happy being green. I am happy being me." + +Dad hugs Anna and says, "I'm glad you like the book, Anna. And I'm glad you are happy being you. You are my sweet and smart girl. I love you very much." + +Anna says, "I love you too, dad. Thank you for reading to me." + +Dad kisses Anna and says, "You're welcome, Anna. Now, it's time to sleep. Good night, my green frog." + +Anna giggles and says, "Good night, dad. Ribbit, ribbit." +Lily wanted to be a fairy for Halloween. She had a pink dress, a wand and wings. She was very proud of her costume. She liked to be independent and do things by herself. + +"Mom, can I go trick-or-treating now?" she asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. It's still too early. You have to wait until it gets dark," Mom said. + +"But I'm ready now. I want to show everyone my costume," Lily said. + +"I know, honey. But you have to be patient. Why don't you help me with the decorations? We can make some pumpkins and ghosts and spiders," Mom said. + +Lily thought that sounded fun. She liked to be creative and make things. She followed Mom to the kitchen and they got some paper, scissors and glue. + +"Mom, can you help me cut this pumpkin?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, I can help you. But you can also try to do it by yourself. You have very good scissors skills," Mom said. + +Lily smiled. She liked when Mom praised her. She tried to cut the pumpkin by herself. She made a big circle and then two eyes, a nose and a mouth. + +"Look, Mom. I did it. I made a pumpkin," Lily said. + +"Wow, Lily. That's a great pumpkin. You did a very good job. I'm so proud of you," Mom said. + +"Thank you, Mom. You're the best," Lily said. + +They hugged and kissed. Then they made some more decorations. They had a lot of fun. + +Mom looked at the clock. It was almost time for trick-or-treating. + +"Lily, it's time to get ready. Do you remember what you have to say when you knock on the doors?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom. I have to say 'trick or treat' and 'thank you' and 'happy Halloween'," Lily said. + +"That's right, Lily. You're a very smart girl. And do you remember to stay with me and hold my hand?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom. I remember. But can I also fly with my wings?" Lily asked. + +Mom laughed. "Sure, you can fly with your wings. But only a little bit. And only when I say it's okay. Okay?" + +"Okay, Mom. I love you," Lily said. + +"I love you too, Lily. Now let's go. You're going to have a wonderful Halloween," Mom said. + +They put on their coats and hats and grabbed their bags. Lily put on her wings and her wand. She looked at herself in the mirror. She was a beautiful fairy. She was very happy. She was ready for Halloween. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the bath. They splash and laugh and make bubbles. But one day, the water is too hot. Anna feels it and says, "Ow! Ow! Hot! Hot!" Ben hears her and says, "Oh no! Anna, get out! Get out!" + +Anna and Ben crawl out of the bath. They are wet and scared. They look for a towel. They see a big, soft towel on the floor. They run to it and wrap themselves in it. They feel warm and safe. They hug each other and say, "We are okay. We are okay." + +Mom hears them and comes to the bathroom. She sees them in the towel and says, "What happened? Are you hurt?" Anna and Ben tell her about the hot water. Mom says, "I'm sorry. I forgot to check the water. I'm glad you got out. You are very brave." She kisses them and says, "Let's go to your room. I have a surprise for you." + +Anna and Ben follow Mom to their room. They see two new books on their bed. They are happy and excited. They say, "Thank you, Mom! Thank you!" Mom says, "You're welcome. These are books about animals. Do you want to read them with me?" Anna and Ben nod and say, "Yes, please!" They snuggle with Mom on the bed and open the books. They see pictures of lions and bears and monkeys. They learn new words and sounds. They feel calm and curious. They forget about the hot water. They enjoy the books and Mom's voice. They have a good time. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red ball. They would roll it, bounce it, and kick it in the yard. + +One day, their mom said they had to separate their toys. She wanted them to share with other kids who had no toys. Tom and Lily did not like this idea. They wanted to keep their big red ball. + +"But mom, we love our ball!" Tom said. "We don't want to give it away!" + +"Me too!" Lily said. "It's our ball!" + +Mom smiled and gave them a wink. She had a surprise for them. "I know you love your ball, but you can make other kids happy too. And I have something for you in the car. Come and see!" + +Tom and Lily followed mom to the car. They were curious and hopeful. Maybe mom had a new toy for them. When they reached the car, mom opened the trunk. Inside, there were two smaller balls. One was blue and one was pink. + +"Look, Tom and Lily, these are your new balls. You can each have one. They are just as fun as the big red ball, and you can play with them together or alone. And you can still share the big red ball with other kids who need it. What do you think?" + +Tom and Lily looked at the new balls. They were shiny and pretty. They felt soft and bouncy. They liked them a lot. They hugged mom and thanked her. + +"Thank you, mom! You are the best!" Tom said. + +"Yes, thank you, mom! We love you!" Lily said. + +They took their new balls and ran to the yard. They played with them happily. They rolled them, bounced them, and kicked them. They also played with the big red ball sometimes. They shared it with their friends and neighbors. They were not envious of anyone. They had everything they needed. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big mushroom under a tree. It was brown and round and had white spots. + +"Wow, look at that mushroom!" Lily said. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"Can we pick it?" Tom asked. "Maybe we can eat it or make a hat for our doll." + +Lily thought for a moment. She remembered what her mom had told her. "No, we can't pick it," she said. "Some mushrooms are bad and make you sick. We don't know if this one is good or bad. We should leave it alone." + +Tom was sad. He wanted to touch the mushroom. He thought it looked like a fairy house. He decided to pick it anyway. He reached out his hand and pulled the mushroom from the ground. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud squeak. He looked down and saw a tiny mouse under the mushroom. The mouse was angry and scared. It had been sleeping under the mushroom. It bit Tom's finger and ran away. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. "The mushroom bit me!" + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She saw the blood on his finger. She was sorry for him, but also a little angry. "I told you not to pick it!" she said. "You should have listened to me. Now you are hurt and the mouse is homeless. That was not an ordinary mushroom. It was a mouse's mushroom." + +Tom felt bad. He wished he had listened to Lily. He learned his lesson. He decided to never pick mushrooms again. He said sorry to Lily and the mouse. He hoped they would forgive him. He went inside with Lily to wash his finger and put a band-aid on it. He hoped it would heal soon. He also hoped the mouse would find a new mushroom to sleep under. +Tom was a popular boy. He liked to play with his friends in the park. He was good at running, jumping and climbing. He also liked to tell stories and make jokes. Everyone wanted to be his friend. + +One day, Tom saw a big axe in his dad's shed. He wanted to play with it. He thought it would be fun to chop some wood or make a fort. He took the axe and ran to the park. He did not tell his dad or his mom. + +In the park, he saw his friends. They were playing with a ball. Tom shouted, "Look what I have! It's an axe! It's very cool and sharp. Do you want to play with it?" His friends were excited. They wanted to see the axe and touch it. They followed Tom to a big tree. + +Tom swung the axe at the tree. He wanted to show how strong he was. He hit the tree hard. But the axe was too heavy for him. He lost his balance and fell. The axe flew out of his hand and landed on the ground. It made a loud noise. + +Tom's friends were scared. They ran away from the axe. They did not want to play with it anymore. They thought it was dangerous and scary. They also thought Tom was silly and naughty. They did not want to be his friend anymore. + +Tom was hurt and sad. He cried. He wished he had not taken the axe. He wished he had played with the ball. He wished he had listened to his dad and his mom. He learned a lesson. He learned that axes are not toys. He learned that being popular is not as important as being safe and good. +Lily and Sam like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys in their room. They have cars, dolls, blocks, and books. They also have a record player. A record player is a thing that makes music from round things. Lily and Sam have many round things with different music. + +One day, it is very hot outside. Lily and Sam do not want to go out. They want to stay in their room and play with their record player. They pick a round thing with happy music and put it on the record player. They turn it on and the music starts. + +"Let's dance!" Lily says to Sam. "Dancing is fun!" + +"Okay!" Sam says. "But first, let's record ourselves!" + +Sam has a camera. A camera is a thing that makes pictures and videos. Sam likes to make videos of himself and Lily. He puts the camera on a table and points it at them. He presses a button and the camera starts to record. + +Lily and Sam dance to the music. They jump, spin, clap, and laugh. They have a lot of fun. The camera records everything. + +After a while, the music stops. Lily and Sam are tired and thirsty. They stop dancing and go to the camera. + +"Let's watch our video!" Sam says. He presses another button and the camera shows their video on a screen. The screen is light and has colors. + +Lily and Sam watch their video. They see themselves dancing and having fun. They hear the music and their voices. They smile and giggle. + +"We are good dancers!" Lily says. + +"We are!" Sam says. "And we have a good record!" + +They hug each other and drink some water. They are happy. They like to play with their record player and their camera. They like to make videos and watch them. They like to dance and have fun. They like to be together. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big truck with a sign that said "Pastry Shop". They smelled something sweet and yummy. They ran to the truck and saw many pastries inside. They wanted to try some. + +"Hello, kids. Do you want a pastry?" a nice lady asked them. She was the pastry shop owner. She had a big smile and a white hat. + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Tom said. They looked at the pastries and saw many shapes and colors. They saw croissants, muffins, donuts, and cookies. They did not know what to choose. + +The lady saw that they were confused. She said, "Why don't you each pick one pastry that you like? They are all delicious and fresh. You can have them for free, because you are such good kids." + +Lily and Tom were very happy. They thanked the lady and picked their pastries. Lily chose a pink donut with sprinkles. Tom chose a blueberry muffin. They took their pastries and sat on a bench. They took big bites and smiled. + +"These pastries are so good!" Lily said. "They are soft and sweet and make me happy." + +"Me too!" Tom said. "They are mighty and tasty and fill my tummy." + +They ate their pastries and shared some with each other. They felt very lucky and grateful. They decided that the pastry shop lady was their new friend. They thought that the pastries belonged to them, because they were so good. They did not know that the pastries belonged to everyone, because they were made with love. +Lily loved to dance. She danced every day in her room, with her toys and her music. She liked to spin, jump, and twirl. She wanted to be a dancer when she grew up. + +One day, her mom took her to a big show. There were many dancers on a huge stage. They wore pretty dresses and shiny shoes. They moved with the music, fast and slow. Lily watched with big eyes and clapped her hands. + +"Mom, can I be a dancer like them?" she asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. You can be anything you want," her mom said. "But you have to practice and learn a lot." + +"Can I practice with them?" Lily asked. + +Her mom smiled. "Maybe not today, but you can add some of their moves to your own dance. Watch how they bend, stretch, and balance. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded. She tried to copy some of the moves she saw. She bent her knees, stretched her arms, and balanced on one foot. She felt like a dancer on the huge stage. + +She looked at her mom and said, "I love dancing, mom. Thank you for bringing me here." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I love you, Lily. And I love watching you dance." +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big green fly on a flower. Lily wants to catch it. She runs to the flower and tries to grab the fly. But the fly is too fast. It flies away. + +"Wait for me, fly!" Lily says. She follows the fly to another flower. Ben follows Lily. He thinks the fly is funny. + +The fly lands on a yellow flower. Lily kneels down and puts her hand near the flower. She is very quiet. She hopes the fly will not fly away again. + +"Hello, fly," she whispers. "Do you want to be my friend?" + +The fly looks at Lily. It buzzes a little. Then it flies up and lands on Lily's nose. Lily giggles. She feels the fly tickle her nose. + +"Hi, friend," she says. "You are so cute." + +Ben kneels down next to Lily. He smiles. He sees the fly on Lily's nose. + +"Can I see your friend?" he asks. + +Lily nods. She moves her head slowly. She wants to share her friend with Ben. + +The fly flies from Lily's nose to Ben's nose. Ben laughs. He feels the fly tickle his nose too. + +"Hi, friend," he says. "You are so cool." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They have a new friend. The fly is happy too. It likes to play with Lily and Ben. They are nice and gentle. They are fun. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has many colors and shapes on it. It is a snack truck! + +"Look, Lily, a snack truck!" Ben says. "Can we get a snack, please?" + +Lily nods. She likes snacks too. They run to the truck and wait in line. They see many yummy snacks in the truck. There are cookies, ice cream, popcorn, and juice. + +"What do you want, Lily?" Ben asks. + +"I want a cookie and juice," Lily says. "What about you, Ben?" + +"I want ice cream and popcorn," Ben says. + +They tell the nice man in the truck what they want. He gives them their snacks and smiles. They say thank you and pay him with their coins. + +They find a bench in the park and sit down. They eat their snacks and watch the birds and the flowers. They are very happy and glad. They share their snacks and talk. + +"This is the best day ever," Lily says. + +"I agree," Ben says. "You are a good friend, Lily." + +"You are a good friend, Ben," Lily says. + +They hug and smile. They watch the snack truck drive away. They hope it will come back soon. They love snacks and they love each other. +Lila and Ben were playing with clay. They liked to make shapes and animals with the clay. The clay was smooth and soft in their hands. + +But then, Lila saw that her clay was wet. She did not like wet clay. It was sticky and messy. She said to Ben, "My clay is wet. I want new clay." + +Ben looked at his clay. His clay was dry and nice. He did not want to share his clay with Lila. He said, "No, this is my clay. You can't have it." + +Lila was sad and angry. She wanted to play with clay, too. She looked around and saw a big jar of paint. She had an idea. She said, "Fine, I don't need your clay. I will replace it with paint." + +She grabbed the jar of paint and opened it. She poured some paint on her table. She dipped her hands in the paint and started to make shapes and animals with the paint. The paint was wet and smooth, too. But it was also colorful and shiny. + +Ben saw what Lila was doing. He thought the paint looked fun and pretty. He said, "Wow, your paint is cool. Can I play with your paint?" + +Lila smiled and said, "Sure, you can play with my paint. But you have to share your clay with me, too." + +Ben nodded and said, "OK, I will share my clay with you. We can play with both clay and paint." + +Lila and Ben were happy. They played with clay and paint together. They made many shapes and animals with clay and paint. They had a lot of fun. +Ben had a big cut on his knee. He fell down when he was playing with his bike. It hurt a lot and he cried. Mom came and gave him a hug. She put a band-aid on his cut and said, "Don't worry, it will heal soon. You are very brave." + +Ben felt a little better, but he was still sad. He wanted to play with his bike again, but Mom said he had to rest. She gave him his notebook and some crayons. "You can draw something in your notebook. Maybe you can draw your bike or your favorite animal." + +Ben liked to draw. He opened his notebook and saw a picture of his dog, Rex. Rex was his best friend. He was loyal and always stayed by his side. Ben smiled and decided to draw Rex next to his bike. He used brown and black crayons for Rex and red and blue crayons for his bike. He wrote his name and Rex's name under the picture. + +When he finished, he showed his picture to Mom. She smiled and said, "That's a beautiful picture, Ben. I'm sure Rex will love it too. Why don't you show it to him?" + +Ben nodded and ran to his room. He found Rex on his bed, wagging his tail. He hugged Rex and said, "Look, Rex, I drew us. You are my best friend. You always make me happy." Rex licked his face and barked. He seemed to like the picture too. + +Ben felt very happy. He forgot about his cut and his bike. He had his notebook, his crayons, and his loyal friend. He knew his cut would heal soon, but his friendship with Rex would last forever. +Sara and Tom are playing with their toy cars. They make them zoom and crash on the floor. Sara has a red car and Tom has a blue car. They like to race each other. + +"Let's join our cars and make a big truck!" Sara says. She puts her car behind Tom's car and pushes them together. "Now we have a big truck that can carry things!" + +Tom nods and smiles. He likes the idea. He looks around for something to put on their truck. He sees a bottle of water on the table. He runs to get it. + +"This can be our fuel!" he says. He puts the bottle on top of their cars. "Now our truck can go very far and fast!" + +But the bottle is too heavy for their cars. It makes them slow and wobbly. The cars start to fall apart. + +"Oh no!" Sara says. "Our truck is breaking!" + +Tom tries to hold the cars together. But the bottle slips and falls on the floor. It makes a loud splash. + +"Oops!" Tom says. "We spilled our fuel!" + +Sara and Tom look at the wet floor. They look at each other. They start to giggle. + +"Maybe our cars are too thin for a big truck," Sara says. + +"Maybe we need a smaller fuel," Tom says. + +They pick up their cars and wipe them dry. They decide to play something else. They still have fun. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw some smoke in the sky. They ran to see what it was. + +They saw a big fire near the woods. The fire was red and orange and loud. It made crackling noises and smelled bad. Lily and Tom were frightened. + +They ran back to the house. They saw their mom in the kitchen. They told her about the fire. + +"Mom, mom, there is a big fire near the woods!" Lily said. + +"Oh no, that is very bad. We have to call the firemen. Come inside, quickly!" Mom said. + +She picked up the phone and dialed a number. She told the firemen where the fire was and asked them to come fast. + +She hugged Lily and Tom and said, "Don't worry, the firemen will put out the fire. They are very brave and strong. We are safe here. I love you." + +Lily and Tom felt better. They loved their mom too. They waited for the firemen to come and hoped the fire would go away soon. +Lisa is a big girl who likes to do things by herself. She is independent and does not need help from anyone. She likes to play in the backyard with her toys and her dog, Max. + +One day, it starts to rain very hard. Lisa does not mind the rain, but Max does not like it. He barks and runs to the door. He wants to go inside the house and be dry and warm. Lisa does not want to go inside. She wants to stay outside and play. + +"Max, come back!" Lisa calls. "It is just water. It is fun!" + +But Max does not listen. He scratches the door and whines. He requests to go inside. He looks at Lisa with sad eyes. + +Lisa sighs. She loves Max and does not want him to be unhappy. She decides to be kind and go inside with him. She picks up her toys and puts them in a basket. She walks to the door and opens it. + +"Okay, Max, we can go inside," she says. "But only for a little while. Then we will come back and play some more." + +Max wags his tail and follows Lisa inside. He is happy to find shelter from the rain. He jumps on the couch and snuggles with a pillow. Lisa puts her basket on the floor and sits next to him. She pets his fur and smiles. + +"Maybe you are right, Max," she says. "It is nice to be inside sometimes. But you know what? I still like to be independent and do things by myself. And I hope you do, too." + +Max licks her face and nods. He likes to be independent, too. But he also likes to be with Lisa. They are best friends. They are happy. +Sara and Ben like to play near the creek. The creek has water and rocks and fish. Sometimes they see frogs and birds too. They have fun throwing stones and making splashes. + +One day, the creek is high. The water is fast and loud. Sara and Ben are careful. They do not go too close to the water. They see a big log on the other side of the creek. The log has a hole. Sara and Ben wonder what is inside the hole. + +"Maybe there is a treasure in the hole," Sara says. + +"Or a monster," Ben says. + +They want to cross the creek and see the hole. But the water is too high and too fast. They cannot walk or jump over the creek. + +"I have an idea," Sara says. "We can run and find a bridge." + +"OK, let's go," Ben says. + +They run along the creek. They look for a bridge. They run and run and run. They see a bridge. The bridge is made of wood. It has rails and planks. It looks old and shaky. + +"Can we cross the bridge?" Sara asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "It looks scary." + +They go to the bridge. They hold hands. They walk slowly on the bridge. The bridge creaks and sways. The water is high under the bridge. They hear it roar. + +"Be brave," Sara says. + +"We can do it," Ben says. + +They cross the bridge. They reach the other side. They are happy. They run to the log. They look at the hole. They see something shiny in the hole. + +"What is it?" Sara asks. + +"Let's find out," Ben says. + +They reach into the hole. They pull out something shiny. It is a metal box. It has a lock and a key. They open the box. They see coins and jewels and toys. They are amazed. + +"It is a treasure!" Sara says. + +"Wow!" Ben says. + +They hug and laugh. They play with the treasure. They forget about the creek and the bridge. They have a lot of fun. They are glad they ran and found the treasure. +Ben did not like the dark. He was scared of the dark. He wanted to sleep with his light on. But his mom said no. She said he had to sleep with his light off. + +"Please, mom, can I have my light on?" Ben asked. + +"No, Ben, you have to sleep with your light off. It is good for you. It helps you rest and grow. The dark is not scary. It is just quiet and calm. You have your teddy bear and your blanket. They will keep you safe and cozy." Mom said. + +She kissed him good night and turned off the light. She left the door a little open. Ben felt sad and scared. He hugged his teddy bear and his blanket. He tried to close his eyes. But he could not. He saw shadows and shapes in the dark. He heard noises and sounds in the dark. He thought they were monsters and ghosts. He wanted to scream and cry. He wanted to turn on his light. He wanted his mom. + +But he did not. He tried to resist. He tried to be brave. He tried to remember what his mom said. He tried to think of happy things. He tried to sing a song. He tried to breathe slowly. He tried to relax. + +After a while, he felt a little better. He felt a little sleepy. He felt a little warm. He felt a little safe. He opened his eyes. He saw a little light from the door. He saw his teddy bear and his blanket. He smiled. He whispered: + +"Good night, dark. Good night, teddy. Good night, blanket. Good night, mom. I love you." +Sam and Mia were playing with blocks in their room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles. They tried to make them as big and strong as they could. + +"Look, Mia, I can fit this block on top of this one," Sam said, holding a red block over a blue one. + +"Wow, Sam, that's very high. Can I try too?" Mia asked, reaching for a yellow block. + +"Sure, Mia, but be careful. Don't make it fall," Sam warned. + +Mia put the yellow block on top of the red one. The tower was very tall and wobbly. Mia smiled and clapped her hands. + +"Yay, we did it, Sam! We made the tallest tower ever!" Mia cheered. + +But then, something bad happened. The floor started to shake. The windows rattled. The pictures on the wall fell down. It was an earthquake! + +Sam and Mia were scared. They hugged each other and screamed. + +"Mommy! Daddy! Help!" they cried. + +But no one heard them. Mommy and Daddy were deaf. They could not hear the noise or the children. They were in the kitchen, making lunch. + +The earthquake stopped. The tower of blocks crashed to the ground. Sam and Mia were still hugging each other. They were crying. + +Then, they saw Mommy and Daddy running to their room. They saw their faces. They saw their hands. They saw their signs. + +Mommy and Daddy were saying, "Are you okay? We love you. We are sorry. We did not know." + +Sam and Mia nodded. They wiped their tears. They hugged Mommy and Daddy. They felt their love. They felt safe. + +They did not need words. They had each other. +Lila and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big pile of snow and dug a hole in it. They made an igloo. They were very happy. + +"Look at our igloo!" Lila said. "It is so nice and cozy. Do you want to go inside?" + +"Yes, let's go!" Ben said. They crawled into the igloo and pretended to be polar bears. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a terrible noise. It was a snow plow. It was coming to clear the road. It did not see the igloo. + +"Oh no!" Lila said. "The snow plow is coming! It will break our igloo!" + +"Quick, let's get out!" Ben said. They ran out of the igloo and waved their arms. They shouted, "Stop! Stop! Our igloo is here!" + +The snow plow driver saw them. He stopped the snow plow. He got out and looked at the igloo. He was sorry. + +"I'm sorry, kids," he said. "I did not see your igloo. It is a very nice igloo. Do you want me to help you fix it?" + +Lila and Ben nodded. They were not mad. They were glad that the snow plow driver was nice. + +"Thank you, mister," they said. "You can join us. We can make the igloo bigger and better." + +They smiled and worked together. They made the igloo bigger and better. They had fun. They were very happy. +Ben and Mia were playing with blocks in their room. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from. + +"Look, Mia, I made a big tower!" Ben said, showing his sister his creation. He had stacked many blocks on top of each other, making a tall and wobbly structure. + +"Wow, Ben, that's very good!" Mia said, admiring his tower. "Can I help you make it bigger?" + +"Sure, Mia, you can help me. But be careful, don't make it fall!" Ben said, handing her some blocks. + +Mia took the blocks and added them to the tower. She was very careful, but the tower was too high and unstable. It started to lean and shake. + +"Oh no, Ben, the tower is going to fall!" Mia cried, as the blocks began to tumble down. + +"Quick, Mia, tie it with something!" Ben said, looking around for something to hold the tower together. + +Mia saw a long scarf on the bed. She grabbed it and ran to the tower. She wrapped the scarf around the blocks, trying to tie them together. But it was too late. The tower collapsed with a loud crash, sending blocks and scarf flying everywhere. + +"Oops, we made a big mess!" Ben said, looking at the pile of blocks and scarf on the floor. + +"It's okay, Ben, we can clean it up later. Let's go to the kitchen, Mom said she made some cookies for us. They smell delicious!" Mia said, pulling Ben by the hand. + +"Okay, Mia, let's go. Maybe we can build another tower later. But with less blocks and more scarf!" Ben said, following Mia to the kitchen. They left the blocks and scarf in their room, hoping Mom wouldn't be too mad. They were hungry and wanted to eat the cookies. They knew Mom made the best cookies in the world. They were soft and sweet and delicious. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their toys. They had a jeep, a ball, a doll and a teddy bear. They liked to make up stories and pretend they were on adventures. + +"Let's go to the jungle in our jeep," Ben said. "We can see lions and monkeys and snakes." + +"OK," Lily agreed. "But we have to be careful. The jungle is scary and dangerous." + +They got in their jeep and drove around the grass. They made noises like animals and pretended to see them in the trees and bushes. + +"Look, there's a furry lion!" Ben shouted. "He's big and strong and has a mane." + +"Roar!" Lily said, holding up her teddy bear. "He's friendly. He wants to play with us." + +She threw the teddy bear to Ben, who caught it and hugged it. + +"Let's play catch with the lion," Ben suggested. "He likes to run and jump." + +"OK," Lily said. "But don't throw him too hard. He might get hurt." + +They took turns throwing and catching the teddy bear, laughing and having fun. + +They played in the park until it was time to go home. They packed their toys and said goodbye to the lion. + +"Bye, furry lion," Ben said. "We'll come back and play with you again." + +"Bye, bye," Lily said. "We had a great adventure in the jungle." + +They got in their jeep and drove away, waving to their new friend. +Sam and Mia were very happy. They were going on a tour with their mom and dad. They wanted to see the big zoo with many animals. They liked animals a lot. + +They got on a big bus with other people. The bus driver said hello and told them the rules. He said they had to stay with their mom and dad and not touch the animals. Sam and Mia nodded and said okay. + +The bus took them to the zoo. They saw lions and tigers and bears. They saw monkeys and elephants and giraffes. They saw birds and fish and snakes. They said wow and ooh and aah. + +Sam saw a big sign that said "Dinosaur Park". He liked dinosaurs a lot. He asked his mom if they could go there. His mom said yes, but they had to wait for the next bus. Sam said okay and looked at the sign. + +He saw a picture of a big dinosaur with sharp teeth and a long tail. He asked his mom what it was. His mom said it was a tyrannosaurus rex. Sam said it was scary and cool. He asked his mom if it was real. His mom said no, it was not real. It was only a model. + +Sam said he did not believe her. He said it was real and it could eat them. He said he was not fit to go there. He said he was too small and scared. He said he wanted to stay with the lions and tigers and bears. + +Mia heard him and laughed. She said he was silly and brave. She said it was not real and it could not eat them. She said she was fit to go there. She said she was big and strong. She said she wanted to see the dinosaur and touch it. + +Sam and Mia argued. Their mom and dad smiled. They said they loved them both. They said they could go to the dinosaur park and see for themselves. They said they had to be careful and have fun. + +Sam and Mia agreed. They said they loved them too. They said they were sorry and hugged. They said they were ready to go to the dinosaur park and see the dinosaur. They said they were curious and excited. + +The bus came and they got on. They went to the dinosaur park and saw the dinosaur. It was big and scary and cool. They did not touch it, but they took pictures with it. They said it was awesome and amazing. + +They had a great tour and a great day. They learned a lot and had fun. They thanked their mom and dad and the bus driver. They said they wanted to come back again. They said they loved the zoo and the animals and the dinosaur. They said they believed in themselves and each other. +Anna and Ben like to play pretend. They have a big box that they use as a port. A port is where boats come and go. They put some toys and books in the box and say they are going on a trip. + +"Where are we going, Ben?" Anna asks. + +"We are going to the island, Anna. The island has many trees and animals and fruits. We can have a picnic there," Ben says. + +They push the box across the floor and make boat noises. They pretend they see fish and birds and waves. They have fun. + +But then they reach the island and find out it is not so easy. The island is very small and has no trees or animals or fruits. It is just a rug with some pillows and a lamp. They are disappointed. + +"This is a difficult island, Ben. There is nothing to do here. Can we go back to the port?" Anna says. + +"OK, Anna. Let's go back to the port. Maybe we can find a better island next time," Ben says. + +They push the box back to the port and take out their toys and books. They decide to play something else. They still like to play pretend, but they also like to have real things. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Lily has a doll and Ben has a car. They share their toys sometimes. + +One day, Lily sees a new toy in the store. It is a big teddy bear. She wants the teddy bear very much. She asks her mom, "Can I have the teddy bear, please?" + +Her mom says, "No, Lily. You have many toys already. The teddy bear is too expensive. Maybe you can get it for your birthday." + +Lily is sad. She goes to Ben's house to play. She sees that Ben has the teddy bear. He got it as a gift from his grandma. Lily is happy for Ben, but she also wants the teddy bear. + +She says to Ben, "Can I borrow your teddy bear, please? I will give it back to you later." + +Ben says, "No, Lily. This is my teddy bear. It is a special gift. I don't want to share it." + +Lily is sad. She says, "But I like your teddy bear. It is so soft and cute. Please, Ben, let me borrow it for a little while." + +Ben says, "No, Lily. I'm sorry, but this is my teddy bear. You can play with my other toys. They are available for you." + +Lily is sad. She doesn't want to play with Ben's other toys. She wants the teddy bear. She thinks Ben is not a good friend. She goes home and cries. + +The next day, Lily goes to the store with her mom. She sees the teddy bear again. She still wants it very much. She asks her mom, "Can I have the teddy bear, please?" + +Her mom says, "Yes, Lily. You can have the teddy bear. It is a surprise for you. I bought it for you yesterday. It is a gift from me and dad. We love you very much." + +Lily is happy. She hugs her mom and the teddy bear. She says, "Thank you, mom. Thank you, dad. I love you very much. This is the best gift ever." + +She goes to Ben's house to show him her teddy bear. She says, "Look, Ben. I have a teddy bear too. It is a gift from my mom and dad. Do you want to play with it?" + +Ben says, "Yes, Lily. I want to play with your teddy bear. It is very nice. I'm sorry I didn't share my teddy bear with you. You are a good friend. Can we share our teddy bears?" + +Lily says, "Yes, Ben. We can share our teddy bears. You are a good friend too. Sharing is fun." + +They play with their teddy bears and have a good time. They are happy. +Lily liked to talk to animals. She thought they could understand her. She had a dog, a cat, and a fish. She gave them names and told them stories. + +One day, she saw a new animal in the park. It was big and brown and had a long nose. It made a loud sound. Lily ran to it and said, "Hello, I am Lily. What is your name?" + +The animal looked at her and said, "I am Ellie. I am an elephant. I am not a normal animal. I am from far away." + +Lily was surprised. She had never seen an elephant before. She asked, "How did you come here? Do you have a family?" + +Ellie said, "I came here with some people. They wanted to show me to other people. But I miss my family. They are in a place with many trees and grass and water." + +Lily felt sad for Ellie. She said, "I am sorry. That is not fair. You should be with your family. Do you want to go back?" + +Ellie nodded. She said, "Yes, I do. But I don't know how. The people keep me in a big cage. They don't understand me. They don't care about me." + +Lily hugged Ellie. She said, "I understand you. I care about you. I will help you. I will tell my mom and dad. They will help you too. They are good people. They love animals." + +Ellie smiled. She said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. You are a special girl. You can talk to animals." + +Lily smiled too. She said, "You are welcome, Ellie. You are a good friend too. You are a special elephant. You can talk to people." +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys on the rug. They had cars, dolls, blocks and books. They made noises and stories with their toys. They had fun. + +But soon, they felt sleepy. Their eyes were heavy and their mouths were yawning. They wanted to nap. + +"Let's pick a book and read it," Lily said. "Then we can sleep on the rug." + +"OK," Ben said. "You pick a book and I pick a book. Then we can share." + +They went to the shelf and picked two books. Lily picked a book about animals. Ben picked a book about stars. They went back to the rug and sat down. + +They opened their books and looked at the pictures. They pointed and named the animals and the stars. They read some words they knew. They learned some new words. + +But soon, they felt more sleepy. Their eyes were closed and their mouths were quiet. They put their books down and lay down on the rug. They cuddled with their toys and each other. + +They fell asleep on the rug. They had sweet dreams. +Lila and Tom were playing with their toy dinosaurs in the garden. They liked to pretend that the big hill was a volcano and that the dinosaurs had to run away from the lava. Lila had a red dinosaur and Tom had a green one. + +"Roar!" Lila said, making her dinosaur chase Tom's. "My dinosaur is hungry and wants to eat yours!" + +"No, no!" Tom said, making his dinosaur dodge. "My dinosaur is faster and smarter than yours!" + +They ran around the hill, having fun and making noises. But then they heard a loud boom and saw smoke coming out of the hill. They stopped and looked at each other, scared. + +"What was that?" Lila asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe the volcano is angry and wants to strike us!" + +They dropped their dinosaurs and ran to the house, where their mom was waiting for them. She hugged them and told them not to worry. + +"It's not a real volcano, sweeties," she said. "It's just a firework that someone set off. It's not dangerous, just noisy." + +"Are you sure, mom?" Lila asked. + +"Yes, I'm sure," mom said. "But I know it was difficult to tell the difference. You were very brave to run away from the volcano. Now, how about some cookies and milk?" + +Lila and Tom smiled and nodded. They followed their mom to the kitchen, feeling better. They decided to play with their dinosaurs again later, but not near the hill. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with red apples. They are hungry. They want to eat the apples. + +"Look, Tom, apples!" Anna says. "Let's get some." + +Tom nods. He tries to reach the apples, but they are too high. He jumps and jumps, but he cannot touch them. + +"Let me help you," Anna says. She finds a stick and gives it to Tom. Tom uses the stick to hit the apples. One apple falls to the ground. + +"Yay, we got one!" Tom says. He picks up the apple and runs to Anna. They sit under the tree and share the apple. It is sweet and juicy. They smile and eat. + +But then, they hear a loud roar. They look up and see a big bear. The bear is angry. He wants the apples too. He walks to the tree and shakes it. More apples fall to the ground. The bear growls and sniffs the air. He smells Tom and Anna. + +"Uh-oh, a bear!" Tom says. He is scared. He drops the apple and grabs Anna's hand. "Run, Anna, run!" + +They run away from the tree and the bear. They run to the other side of the park, where their moms are waiting. They hug their moms and tell them what happened. + +"Wow, you saw a bear?" their moms say. They are surprised. They do not believe them. They think they are lying. + +"No, we are not lying," Tom and Anna say. "There is a bear in the park. He likes apples. He is hungry. He is scary." + +Their moms look at each other. They do not know what to do. They decide to go home and call the park ranger. They hope the bear will go away soon. They do not want him to eat the apples or the children. +One day, a little girl named Lily found a red candle in her room. She liked the candle because it smelled nice and had a pretty picture on it. She wanted to see the flame that her mom sometimes made on the candle. She looked for a match, but she could not find one. She saw a lighter on the table, but she did not know how to use it. + +She asked her big brother, Sam, to help her. Sam was busy playing with his cars, but he saw the lighter and the candle. He knew that they were not for kids, and that they could be dangerous. He said to Lily, "No, Lily, you can't play with the lighter and the candle. They can make fire, and fire can hurt you. Mom said so. Give them to me, and I will put them away." + +But Lily did not listen to Sam. She wanted to see the flame. She grabbed the lighter and the candle, and ran to the bathroom. She locked the door, and tried to make the flame. She pushed the button on the lighter, and saw a spark. She was scared, but also curious. She pushed the button again, and this time, a flame came out. She was happy, and moved the flame closer to the candle. + +But she did not know how to hold the lighter and the candle. She tilted them too much, and the flame touched her finger. She felt a sharp pain, and dropped the lighter and the candle. The lighter fell on the floor, and the candle fell on the sink. The flame on the candle grew bigger, and the flame on the lighter did not go out. Lily saw smoke and fire, and she was very afraid. She screamed, "Help! Help!" + +Sam heard Lily's scream, and ran to the bathroom. He smelled smoke, and saw fire. He was scared, too, but he knew what to do. He kicked the door, and broke the lock. He grabbed a towel, and threw it on the lighter and the candle. He put out the fire, and turned on the water. He checked Lily's finger, and saw a small burn. He said to Lily, "Lily, are you okay? You were very silly, and very naughty. You could have burned the house, or yourself. Why did you do that?" + +Lily was crying, and her finger hurt. She felt dizzy, and sorry. She said to Sam, "I'm sorry, Sam. I just wanted to see the flame. It was pretty, but it was hot. I didn't know it would hurt me, or make fire. I'm sorry, I'm sorry." + +Sam hugged Lily, and said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm glad you're not hurt badly. But you have to promise me, never play with the lighter and the candle again. They are not toys, they are tools. Only mom and dad can use them, when they need to. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded, and said, "I understand, Sam. I promise, I promise. Thank you for saving me, and the house. You are a good brother." + +Sam smiled, and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a good sister, too. But next time, listen to me, okay?" + +Lily said, "Okay, Sam. I will listen to you. Can we go play with your cars now?" + +Sam said, "Sure, Lily. Let's go play with my cars. But first, let's tell mom what happened, and show her your finger. She will make it better, and give us a hug." + +Lily said, "Okay, Sam. Let's go tell mom. I love you, Sam." + +Sam said, "I love you, too, Lily." +Tim and Mia like to play with models. They have models of cars, planes, animals and people. They put them on the floor and make noises and stories with them. + +One day, it was raining outside. Tim and Mia could not go to the park or ride their bikes. They were bored and sad. They looked at their models and had an idea. + +"Let's make a model of the rain!" Tim said. "We can use paper, glue, scissors and paint." + +"OK!" Mia said. "That sounds fun. I have green paint. We can make green rain." + +They got their things and started to work. They cut out shapes of clouds and raindrops from paper. They glued them together and painted them green. They hung them from the ceiling with string. They made a model of the rain. + +They looked at their model and smiled. It was pretty and silly. They pretended they were under the green rain. They splashed and danced and laughed. + +They forgot they were bored and sad. They had fun with their model of the rain. They were happy. +Lily liked her new sweater. It was pink and soft and had a fancy bow on the front. She wanted to wear it to the park and show it to her friends. She put it on and ran to the door. + +"Wait, Lily," her mom said. "It's too warm for a sweater today. You will be hot and sweaty. Why don't you wear a t-shirt instead?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to take off her sweater. She loved it too much. She said, "No, mom. I want to wear my sweater. It's pretty and cozy and makes me happy." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "I know, Lily. Your sweater is very nice. But you can wear it another day when it's colder. Today, you can wear something else that's pretty and cozy and makes you happy. How about this dress? It has flowers and ruffles and matches your shoes." + +Lily looked at the dress. It was also pink and soft and had a fancy belt. She liked it too. She said, "Okay, mom. I will wear the dress. But can I bring my sweater with me? Just in case I get cold or miss it?" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Sure, Lily. You can bring your sweater with you. But you have to put it in your backpack and not wear it. Deal?" + +Lily agreed and said, "Deal, mom. Thank you. You are the best." She took off her sweater and put on her dress. She put her sweater in her backpack and zipped it up. She gave her mom a kiss and said, "Let's go to the park. I want to play and have fun." + +Her mom took her hand and said, "Let's go, Lily. I want to play and have fun with you too." They walked to the park and met Lily's friends. Lily showed them her dress and her sweater. They all said, "Wow, Lily. You have a fancy dress and a fancy sweater. You are very lucky and very cute." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you. You are very nice and very cute too. Do you want to play with me?" + +They all said, "Yes, Lily. We want to play with you." They ran to the slide and the swings and the sandbox. They played and laughed and had a great time. Lily was happy. She did not need to wear her sweater. She had her dress and her friends and her mom. She had everything she needed. +Bella was a frog who lived in a swamp. She liked to hop and play with her friends, but she did not like to wash. She thought washing was boring and made her skin dry. She wanted to be famous and have fun all the time. + +One day, a big bird came to the swamp. He had a camera and a hat. He said he was looking for the most beautiful frog in the swamp. He wanted to take a picture and put it in a book. All the frogs were excited and wanted to be in the book. They jumped and croaked and showed off their colors. + +Bella also wanted to be in the book, but she was dirty and muddy. She had not washed for a long time. She tried to hide behind a leaf, but the bird saw her. He flew over and said, "Hello, little frog. What is your name?" + +Bella was shy and scared. She said, "My name is Bella, but I am not beautiful. I am dirty and ugly. Please go away." + +The bird smiled and said, "Don't be sad, Bella. You are not ugly. You are just different. You have a special pattern on your skin that no other frog has. It is very rare and interesting. I think you are the most beautiful frog in the swamp. Can I take your picture and put it in my book?" + +Bella was surprised and happy. She said, "Really? You think I am beautiful? You want to put me in your book?" + +The bird nodded and said, "Yes, I do. But first, you have to wash. Washing is good for you. It makes you clean and healthy and shiny. It also shows your true colors and your special pattern. Will you wash for me, Bella?" + +Bella thought for a moment. She wanted to be in the book and be famous. She also wanted to make the bird happy. She said, "Okay, I will wash for you. But can you help me?" + +The bird agreed and helped Bella wash. He splashed water on her and rubbed her gently with his feathers. He sang a song and made her laugh. Soon, Bella was clean and shiny. Her skin was green and yellow and brown, with a unique pattern of spots and stripes. She looked at herself in the water and smiled. She felt proud and happy. + +The bird took out his camera and said, "You are ready, Bella. You are the most beautiful frog in the swamp. Smile for the camera!" + +Bella smiled and posed for the camera. The bird took her picture and put it in his book. He said, "Thank you, Bella. You are a star. You will be famous and everyone will love you. But remember, washing is important. It makes you look good and feel good. Will you wash every day, Bella?" + +Bella nodded and said, "Yes, I will. Thank you, bird. You are a good friend. You taught me a lesson. Washing is not boring. It is fun and good. I will wash every day and be happy." + +The bird hugged Bella and said, "You are welcome, Bella. I am glad you learned your lesson. You are a smart and beautiful frog. I hope to see you again. Goodbye, Bella." + +The bird flew away and Bella waved goodbye. She looked at the book and saw her picture. She was the first frog in the book. She was famous and happy. She hopped and played with her friends, but she also washed every day. She was the most beautiful frog in the swamp. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play in the pool. They swim and splash and laugh. Lily can swim very fast. Max can swim very high. They have fun in the water. + +One day, Lily and Max see a big green ball in the pool. It is not a ball. It is an avocado. Lily and Max do not know what an avocado is. They are curious. They swim to the avocado and touch it. It is soft and bumpy. + +"Who put this here?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it fell from a tree," Max says. + +"Can we eat it?" Lily wonders. + +"I don't think so. It does not look yummy," Max says. + +They swim away from the avocado and look for something else to play with. They see a basket of orange fruits on the table. They are oranges. Lily and Max like oranges. They are sweet and juicy. + +"Let's get some oranges," Lily says. + +"OK, but we have to ask first," Max says. + +They swim to the edge of the pool and call for Lily's mom. She is sitting on a chair and reading a book. + +"Mom, can we have some oranges?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, sweetie. But you have to dry off first," Lily's mom says. + +Lily and Max get out of the pool and wrap themselves in towels. They run to the table and grab some oranges. They peel them and eat them. They are delicious. + +"Yum, yum, yum," Lily and Max say. + +They smile and share their oranges. They are happy. They love to swim and eat oranges. They do not care about the avocado. It is still in the pool. +Lila and Tom were playing hide and seek in the park. Lila was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Tom ran to the big tree and hid behind it. He hoped Lila would not find him. + +Lila counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around and saw the mist. The mist was like a soft cloud that made everything look fuzzy. Lila thought the mist was pretty, but it also made it hard to see. She wondered where Tom was hiding. + +She walked around the park and looked for Tom. She checked behind the swings, under the slide, and in the sandbox. She did not see Tom. She called out, "Tom, where are you? I can't find you!" + +Tom heard Lila's voice and smiled. He was happy that he had found a good hiding spot. He decided to stay quiet and not answer. He wanted to win the game. + +Lila was getting tired of looking for Tom. She wished he would come out and play with her. She decided to try one more place. She walked to the big tree and saw a small gap between the trunk and the roots. She thought Tom might be hiding there. She bent down and crawled into the gap. She felt the dirt and the leaves on her hands and knees. She crawled deeper and deeper into the gap. + +Suddenly, she saw a pair of shoes. They were Tom's shoes! She had found him! She crawled closer and touched his leg. She said, "Tom, I found you! You are a good hider, but I am a better seeker!" + +Tom was surprised and a little sad. He had lost the game. He crawled out of the gap and saw Lila's face. She was smiling and happy. He decided to be a good sport and congratulate her. He said, "Lila, you are a successful seeker! You found me in the mist! You are very smart and brave!" + +Lila and Tom hugged and laughed. They were both good friends. They decided to play another game. They ran to the swings and had fun. They did not mind the mist. They liked the park. They liked each other. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have a big box of cars and trucks in the playroom. They take out their favorite ones and make a race track on the floor. + +"Ready, set, go!" Lily says. She pushes her red car with speed. Ben pushes his blue truck with speed too. They race around the track, making vroom and beep sounds. They have fun. + +But then, Lily's car goes too fast. It leans to the side and falls off the track. It bumps into a jar of salsa on the table. The jar falls and breaks. Salsa spills everywhere. It is red and spicy. + +"Oh no!" Lily says. "We made a mess!" + +"Uh oh!" Ben says. "Mom will be mad!" + +They look at the salsa on the floor, on the car, on the table. They feel scared and sorry. They don't know what to do. + +Then, they hear Mom coming. She opens the door and sees the mess. She is not happy. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. She sounds angry. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They know they did something bad. They decide to tell the truth. + +"We were playing with cars and trucks, Mom," Lily says. "But my car leaned and fell and hit the salsa jar. And the salsa jar broke and spilled. We are sorry, Mom." + +Mom looks at them. She sees their sad faces. She sighs. + +"I'm glad you told me the truth, Lily and Ben," Mom says. "But you should be more careful with your toys and the things on the table. Salsa is spicy and can hurt your eyes and skin. And glass can cut you. You could have been hurt." + +Lily and Ben nod. They understand. + +"We are sorry, Mom," Ben says. "We will be more careful next time." + +Mom smiles. She hugs them. + +"I love you, Lily and Ben," Mom says. "But you have to help me clean up this mess. And no more racing in the playroom. OK?" + +Lily and Ben say OK. They love Mom too. They help her clean up the salsa and the glass. They put their cars and trucks back in the box. They learn their lesson. They are still friends. +Anna and Ben are brother and sister. They like to play with toys. Anna has a doll and Ben has a car. They share their toys sometimes, but not always. + +One day, Anna sees a new toy in the store. It is a big castle with many rooms and people. Anna wants the castle very much. She asks her mom to buy it for her. Her mom says no. She says the castle is too expensive. It costs a lot of money. Anna is sad and angry. + +She goes home and sees Ben playing with his car. She has an idea. She says to Ben, "Can I use your car for a little while? I will give it back soon." Ben is nice and says yes. He gives his car to Anna. Anna takes the car and runs to her room. She does not give it back soon. + +Ben waits and waits. He wants his car back. He knocks on Anna's door. He says, "Anna, can I have my car back now? I want to play with it." Anna does not answer. She is busy. She is using Ben's car to make a bridge for her doll. She thinks the car is a good toy for her doll. She does not think about Ben. + +Ben is sad and angry. He goes to his mom and tells her what Anna did. His mom is not happy. She goes to Anna's room and opens the door. She sees Anna playing with Ben's car and her doll. She says, "Anna, what are you doing? You did not use Ben's car for a little while. You used it for a long time. You did not give it back. You did not ask Ben. You did not share. That is not nice. That is not fair. You have to give Ben's car back now. And you have to say sorry to him." + +Anna is surprised and scared. She sees her mom's face. She sees Ben's face. She knows she did something wrong. She feels bad. She gives Ben's car back. She says, "Sorry, Ben. I should not have used your car for so long. I should have asked you. I should have shared. Can we still be friends?" Ben is still sad and angry, but he is also nice. He says, "It's okay, Anna. I forgive you. We can still be friends. But next time, please use your own toys. Or ask me first. And share with me too." Anna nods and smiles. She says, "Okay, Ben. I will do that. Thank you for being my brother. I love you." Ben says, "I love you too, Anna. You are my sister." They hug and make up. Their mom is happy. She says, "That's good, Anna and Ben. I'm proud of you. You are good brother and sister. Now, let's go and have some cookies." They go and have some cookies. They are happy. They play with their toys together. They share and use them nicely. The end. +Mia and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were animals. Mia was a lion and Ben was a monkey. They roared and chattered and had fun. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud boom outside. It was thunder. They stopped playing and looked at the window. The sky was dark and angry. Rain was falling hard. They felt scared. + +"Mama, what is that?" Mia asked. + +"That is thunder, my dear. It is the sound of the clouds. Sometimes they make noise when they are full of water. It is okay, it will pass soon." Mama said. She came to hug them and give them a kiss. + +"Can we have a snack, Mama?" Ben asked. He was hungry. + +"Of course, my sweet. How about some crackers and cheese? You can chew them and they are yummy." Mama said. She went to the kitchen and brought them a plate. + +"Thank you, Mama. You are fair." Mia said. She smiled and took a cracker. + +"You are welcome, my love. You are fair too." Mama said. She smiled and took a cheese. + +They ate their snack and watched the rain. They felt happy and safe. The thunder was still loud, but they did not mind. They had each other and Mama. They were a family. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a big box, some paper, and a ribbon. They wanted to make a surprise for their mom. + +"Let's wrap the box and put something inside," Sara said. "Then we can give it to mom when she comes home." + +"Okay," Ben said. "But what can we put inside the box?" + +They looked around the garden and saw many things. They saw flowers, rocks, bugs, and dirt. They decided to put some of each in the box. + +They filled the box with flowers, rocks, bugs, and dirt. Then they used the paper and the ribbon to wrap the box. They made a big bow on top. + +The box was very heavy. They tried to lift it, but they could not. + +"It's too heavy," Sara said. "How can we weigh it?" + +They saw a scale in the corner of the garden. It was their dad's scale. He used it to weigh himself. + +"Let's use the scale," Ben said. "Maybe it can tell us how heavy the box is." + +They dragged the box to the scale. They put the box on the scale. The scale made a loud beep. It showed a big number. + +"Wow, the box is very heavy," Sara said. "It weighs more than me and you together." + +They were very proud of their surprise. They waited for their mom to come home. + +Soon, their mom came home. She saw them in the garden. She saw the box on the scale. + +"Hello, my sweeties," she said. "What are you doing?" + +"We made a surprise for you, mom," Sara and Ben said. "It's in the box. It's very heavy. We wrapped it with paper and ribbon." + +They smiled and gave their mom the box. Their mom took the box. She felt how heavy it was. + +"Thank you, my sweeties," she said. "You are very thoughtful. But what is in the box?" + +She opened the box. She saw the flowers, the rocks, the bugs, and the dirt. The box was filthy. She gasped. + +"Oh, my sweeties," she said. "What a surprise. But why did you put these things in the box?" + +Sara and Ben looked at each other. They shrugged. + +"We thought you would like them, mom," Sara said. "They are from the garden. They are pretty and fun." + +Their mom smiled. She hugged them. + +"I love you, my sweeties," she said. "And I love your surprise. But next time, maybe you can use something else to fill the box. Something that is not so filthy and heavy." + +Sara and Ben nodded. They said they were sorry. They helped their mom clean the box and the scale. They learned a new word: filthy. They decided to use it to describe their dad's socks. +Lily and Ben were restless. They did not want to sit still and eat their dinner. They wanted to play with their new toy guns. They asked their mom if they could go outside and shoot. + +"Not until you finish your dinner and have some dessert," mom said. "You need to eat healthy food before you have fun." + +Lily and Ben sighed. They did not like the green stuff on their plates. They wanted to have cake and ice cream. They looked at each other and had an idea. They pretended to eat their dinner very fast. They made noises like "yum" and "delicious". They hoped mom would not notice. + +Mom was busy in the kitchen. She did not see that Lily and Ben were hiding their green stuff under their napkins. She was happy that they were eating well. She brought them a big plate of cake and ice cream. She said, "Here you go, my good children. You can have dessert now. But don't eat too much, or you will get a tummy ache." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They took their dessert and ran outside. They did not care about the tummy ache. They wanted to shoot their toy guns. They pretended to be cowboys and robbers. They had a lot of fun. They forgot about mom and dinner and the green stuff. They only remembered the cake and ice cream and the shooting. +Anna likes to bounce on her bed. She thinks it is fun and makes her happy. She has a pink dress that she wears when she bounces. She likes how it flies up and down with her. + +One day, her mom comes into her room and sees her bouncing. She is not happy. She says, "Anna, stop bouncing on your bed! You will break it and hurt yourself. And why are you wearing your pink dress? That is for special days, not for regular days. Go and change into your regular clothes." + +Anna stops bouncing and looks at her mom. She feels sad and confused. She says, "But mom, I like to bounce and I like my pink dress. It is my favorite. Why can't I wear it on regular days?" + +Her mom sighs and sits on the bed. She hugs Anna and says, "I know you like to bounce and you like your pink dress, but you have to be careful and follow the rules. Bouncing on the bed can damage it and make it unsafe. And your pink dress is too nice and pretty to wear on regular days. You might get it dirty or torn. You have other clothes that are more suitable for regular days. You can wear your pink dress on special days, like your birthday or a party, and then you will feel even more special." + +Anna thinks about what her mom says. She understands that her mom wants her to be safe and take care of her things. She says, "Okay, mom, I will stop bouncing and change my clothes. But can I still bounce on the floor or on the couch?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can bounce on the floor or on the couch, as long as you are careful and don't hurt yourself or anyone else. And you can still wear your pink dress sometimes, just not on regular days. How about we make a deal? If you are good and do your chores, you can wear your pink dress on Fridays and bounce on the couch for a while. How does that sound?" + +Anna likes the deal. She says, "That sounds good, mom. Thank you. I love you and I love my pink dress." + +Her mom says, "I love you too, Anna. And I love your pink dress too. Now, let's go and find you some regular clothes to wear." +Lily and Ben were adventurous twins who liked to explore new things. One day, they found a big bunch of bananas in the kitchen. They had never seen bananas before and they were curious. + +"Look, yellow fruit!" Lily said, pointing at the bananas. + +"Can we eat them?" Ben asked, grabbing one. + +"I don't know. Maybe we should ask Mommy first," Lily said, looking around. + +But Mommy was busy in the other room and did not hear them. Lily and Ben decided to try the bananas by themselves. They peeled off the skin and saw the soft fruit inside. + +"Yummy!" Ben said, taking a bite. + +"Wait, let me have some too!" Lily said, reaching for the banana. + +But Ben did not want to share. He held the banana tightly and pulled it away from Lily. + +"No, it's mine!" he said, frowning. + +Lily was angry. She wanted some banana too. She grabbed the other end of the banana and pulled hard. + +"Give it to me!" she said, tugging. + +Lily and Ben pulled and pulled until the banana split in half. They both fell back on the floor, holding their pieces of banana. + +"Wow, look!" Lily said, surprised. + +"The banana broke!" Ben said, amazed. + +They looked at each other and smiled. They realized they did not have to fight over the banana. They could each have half and enjoy it together. + +"Sorry, Lily. I was greedy," Ben said, apologizing. + +"It's okay, Ben. I was greedy too," Lily said, forgiving. + +They hugged and shared their banana halves. They liked the sweet taste and the soft texture. They decided bananas were their new favorite fruit. + +They also learned a new word: split. They liked how it sounded and how it meant to break something into two parts. + +They wondered what else they could split. They looked around the kitchen and saw a loaf of bread, a block of cheese, and a carton of milk. + +They had an idea. They got up and ran to the table, ready for more adventure. +Lily was sad. She had a bad dream. She saw a big monster with sharp teeth and red eyes. The monster chased her and wanted to eat her. She screamed and woke up. + +She ran to her daddy's room. She knocked on the door and cried. "Daddy, daddy, help me! I had a bad dream!" + +Daddy opened the door and saw Lily. He hugged her and lifted her up. He carried her to his bed and tucked her in. He kissed her forehead and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'm here. You're safe. It was just a dream. The monster is not real. You're brave and strong." + +Lily snuggled with her daddy. She felt his warm chest and his powerful arms. She heard his heartbeat and his soft voice. She felt comfort and love. She said, "Thank you, daddy. You're the best. I love you." + +Daddy smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily. You're my precious girl. Now, let's go back to sleep. I'll stay with you until the morning. Good night, sweetie." + +Lily closed her eyes and smiled. She felt happy and peaceful. She dreamed of flowers and butterflies. She knew her daddy was with her. He was her hero. +Tom was very impatient. He wanted to go to the park and play with his ball. But his mom said he had to wait until after lunch. Tom did not like to wait. He looked at the clock on the wall. It was very slow. + +"Mom, can we go now?" Tom asked. + +"Not yet, Tom. We have to eat first. Then we can go." Mom said. + +Tom sighed. He did not want to eat. He wanted to run and jump and kick his ball. He looked at his plate. It had bread and cheese and apple. Tom did not like bread and cheese and apple. He liked cake and ice cream and candy. + +"Mom, can I have something else?" Tom asked. + +"No, Tom. You have to eat what I give you. It is good for you. Cake and ice cream and candy are not good for you. They are only for special days." Mom said. + +Tom frowned. He did not think it was fair. He pushed his plate away. He crossed his arms. He did not want to eat. + +Mom saw Tom's face. She was not happy. She said, "Tom, you are being very rude. You have to eat your lunch. If you don't, you will not go to the park. You will go to bed instead." + +Tom did not like that. He did not want to go to bed. He wanted to go to the park. He did not want to be rude. He wanted to be good. He looked at his plate again. He decided to eat his lunch. He ate his bread and cheese and apple. He did not like them, but he ate them. He ate them very fast. He wanted to finish quickly. He wanted to speed up the clock. + +"Mom, I'm done. Can we go now?" Tom asked. + +Mom looked at Tom's plate. It was empty. She smiled. She said, "Yes, Tom. You can go now. You ate your lunch. You were a good boy. You can go to the park and play with your ball." + +Tom was very happy. He jumped off his chair. He ran to his room. He got his ball. He ran back to his mom. He said, "Come on, mom. Let's go. Let's go fast. Let's speed to the park." + +Mom laughed. She got her coat and keys. She said, "Okay, Tom. Let's go. But not too fast. We have to be careful. We don't want to crash." + +Tom nodded. He held his mom's hand. He walked with her to the car. He got in the car. He buckled his seat belt. He held his ball. He looked out the window. He saw the trees and houses and people. He saw the park. He saw the swings and slides and sandbox. He was very excited. He said, "Look, mom. There is the park. We are almost there. We are going to have so much fun." + +Mom smiled. She said, "Yes, Tom. We are almost there. We are going to have so much fun. I'm glad you ate your lunch. I'm glad you are happy. I love you, Tom." + +Tom smiled. He said, "I love you too, mom. You are the best mom ever." +Lily and Ben are going on a tour with their mom and dad. They are very excited to see the big zoo with many animals. They get in the car and rush to the zoo before it opens. + +When they get to the zoo, they see a long line of people waiting to get in. Mom and dad say they have to wait for their turn. Lily and Ben feel uncomfortable. They are hot and bored. They want to see the animals now. + +"Can we go in, please?" Lily asks mom. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to be patient," mom says. + +"But I want to see the lions and the monkeys and the elephants!" Ben says. + +"I know, honey. Me too. But we have to follow the rules," dad says. + +Lily and Ben sigh. They look at the zoo gate and wish they could go in. They hope the line will move soon. They wonder what animals they will see on the tour. They hope they will have fun. +Tom and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat sausages for lunch. But there was only one sausage left in the fridge. They both reached for it at the same time. + +"Mine!" Tom shouted. + +"No, mine!" Lily yelled. + +They pulled and tugged on the sausage. It was a big sausage, but not big enough for two. It snapped in half. Tom and Lily each had a piece of sausage in their hands. But they were not happy. They wanted the whole sausage. + +They looked at each other with angry faces. They did not want to share. They wanted to win. + +"Let's have a race," Tom said. "The one who eats their sausage first wins the other one." + +"OK," Lily agreed. "But no cheating." + +They sat down on the floor. They put their sausages in their mouths. They chewed as fast as they could. They made loud noises. They tried to swallow. + +But the sausages were too big and too dry. They got stuck in their throats. They coughed and choked. They spit out their sausages. They felt sick. + +They looked at each other with sad faces. They did not want to eat sausages anymore. They wanted to drink water. + +They crawled to the kitchen. They found a glass of water. They shared it. They felt better. + +They looked at each other with sorry faces. They did not want to fight anymore. They wanted to hug. + +They hugged each other. They said they were sorry. They said they loved each other. + +They looked at the sausages on the floor. They did not care about them anymore. They had something better. They had each other. + +They smiled. They were happy. They did not win. But they did not lose. They learned. +Ben and Mia liked to play with their toy boat. They had a big battery that made the boat sail fast in the water. They took the boat to the pond in the park and put it in the water. + +"Look, Mia, the boat is sailing!" Ben said. He had a remote control that made the boat go left and right. Mia clapped her hands and smiled. + +"Can I try, Ben?" Mia asked. She wanted to sail the boat too. Ben nodded and gave her the remote control. Mia pressed the buttons and made the boat sail. + +They had fun sailing the boat for a long time. But then the sky became dark and the wind blew hard. The boat sailed far away from them and they could not see it well. + +"Ben, I can't see the boat!" Mia said. She was scared. "What if we lose it?" + +"Don't worry, Mia, we will find it," Ben said. He tried to make the boat come back, but the battery was low and the boat did not move. "Oh no, the battery is dead!" + +They ran to the edge of the pond and looked for the boat. They saw a man with a big hat and a fishing rod. He had the boat in his hand. + +"Excuse me, sir, that's our boat!" Ben said. He hoped the man would give it back. + +The man looked at them and smiled. He saw the battery and the remote control. He knew they were playing with the boat. + +"Hello, kids, I found your boat in the water. It was sailing very fast, but then it stopped. I think the battery is dead," he said. He gave them the boat and the battery. "Here you go, you can have it back. But you should go home now, it's getting dark and cold." + +"Thank you, sir, you are very kind," Mia said. She hugged the boat and the battery. "We are sorry we lost the boat." + +"It's okay, kids, it was an accident. But next time, be careful and don't sail the boat too far," the man said. He waved goodbye and went back to his fishing. + +Ben and Mia thanked the man again and ran back to their mom. She was waiting for them in the car. They told her what happened and showed her the boat and the battery. + +"I'm glad you found your boat, but you should have been more careful," mom said. She was not angry, but she was worried. "Next time, we will bring a new battery and sail the boat closer to us. And we will not stay too long when it's dark." + +Ben and Mia nodded and agreed. They learned their lesson. They loved their boat and they wanted to sail it again. But they also wanted to be safe and smart. They hugged mom and got in the car. They went home and had a warm dinner. They were happy. +Sara and Tom like to play space. They have a big box that they pretend is a rocket. They put on helmets and gloves and say they are going to travel to the moon. They make noises like zoom and beep and blast off. + +But when they get to the moon, they see a scary robot. The robot has a laser on its arm. It points the laser at Sara and Tom and says, "Stop! You are not welcome here. This is my moon. Go away or I will zap you!" + +Sara and Tom are afraid. They think the laser is dangerous. They do not want to get zapped. They say, "Sorry, Mr. Robot. We did not know this was your moon. We just wanted to play. Please do not zap us. We will go back to our rocket and leave." + +The robot thinks for a moment. It says, "OK, I will not zap you. But you have to promise not to come back. And you have to give me something to show you are sorry. What do you have in your rocket?" + +Sara and Tom look at each other. They do not have much in their rocket. They have some snacks, some books, some toys, and some stickers. They decide to give the robot some stickers. They say, "We have some stickers. They are shiny and colorful. You can stick them on your arm or your head or your laser. Do you want some stickers?" + +The robot likes the stickers. It says, "Yes, I want some stickers. Give me some stickers and I will let you go. But remember, do not come back to my moon. It is mine, not yours." + +Sara and Tom give the robot some stickers. They say, "Here you go, Mr. Robot. Thank you for not zapping us. We are sorry for bothering you. We will not come back to your moon. We will go back to our planet. Goodbye, Mr. Robot." + +The robot says, "Goodbye, Sara and Tom. Have a safe trip. And enjoy your stickers. They are pretty." + +Sara and Tom get back in their rocket. They put on their helmets and gloves and say they are going to travel back to their planet. They make noises like zoom and beep and blast off. They are happy to leave the moon and the robot. They are happy to go home and play something else. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with colors and paper. They have a big case with many colors. They can mark with red, blue, green, yellow and more. + +One day, they want to mark a big picture. They find a big paper on the floor. They open the case and take out the colors. They start to mark the paper with their colors. They mark flowers, trees, birds, sun and rain. + +But then, Tom sees a color he likes very much. It is purple. He wants to mark with purple. He takes the purple color from the case. He does not ask Sara. He does not share. + +Sara sees Tom with the purple color. She is sad. She likes purple too. She wants to mark with purple. She says to Tom: "Tom, can I have the purple color? I want to mark with purple too. Please share with me." + +Tom says: "No, Sara. This is my purple color. I found it in the case. I want to mark with purple. You can mark with other colors. Go away." + +Sara is very sad. She does not like Tom. She does not want to play with him. She takes her colors and goes to another paper. She marks alone. + +Tom marks alone too. He marks with purple. He marks a lot of purple. He marks all over the paper. He thinks he is happy. + +But after a while, he is not happy. He is bored. He does not like his picture. It is too purple. He does not see the flowers, the trees, the birds, the sun and the rain. He misses Sara. He misses her colors. He wants to play with her. + +He looks at Sara. She is marking a beautiful picture. She has many colors. She has red, blue, green, yellow and more. She also has purple. She found another purple color in the case. She is glad. + +Tom feels sorry. He says to Sara: "Sara, I am sorry. I was not nice. I did not share with you. Can I play with you? Can I mark with you? Can I have some of your colors?" + +Sara looks at Tom. She sees he is sorry. She is a good friend. She says to Tom: "Yes, Tom. You can play with me. You can mark with me. You can have some of my colors. But you have to share. Sharing is good. Sharing makes us glad." + +Tom nods. He says: "Thank you, Sara. You are a good friend. I will share with you. Sharing is good. Sharing makes us glad." + +They smile. They hug. They mark together. They make a big picture. They use all the colors. They are glad. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with toys, read books, and go to the park. One day, they found a big scale in the garage. It was shiny and had numbers on it. + +"Let's play with the scale!" Lily said. "We can see how much we weigh." + +"Okay!" Ben said. "But we have to be careful. It's not our scale. It's Mom's scale. She uses it to weigh herself." + +They took turns stepping on the scale and looking at the numbers. Lily weighed 30 and Ben weighed 32. They laughed and clapped their hands. + +"Look, I'm heavier than you!" Ben said. + +"No, you're not!" Lily said. "You're just taller than me. I'm stronger than you!" + +They started to push and pull each other, trying to prove who was stronger. The scale wobbled and tipped over. It fell on the floor and made a loud noise. It cracked and broke. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben said. "We broke the scale! Mom will be so mad!" + +They looked at each other with scared faces. They didn't know what to do. + +"Maybe we can fix it," Ben said. "Maybe we can glue it back together." + +They tried to glue the pieces of the scale, but it didn't work. It was still broken. + +"Maybe we can hide it," Lily said. "Maybe we can put it under the bed or in the closet." + +They tried to hide the scale, but it was too big. It didn't fit under the bed or in the closet. + +"Maybe we can tell Mom the truth," Ben said. "Maybe she will forgive us if we say we're sorry." + +They looked at each other with sad faces. They knew they had to tell Mom the truth. + +They went to find Mom in the kitchen. She was baking a cake. It smelled good. + +"Mom, we have something to tell you," Lily said. + +"We're sorry, Mom," Ben said. + +"We broke your scale, Mom," they said together. + +Mom looked at them with surprised eyes. She saw the broken scale in their hands. + +"Oh, my scale," she said. "It was my perfect scale. I loved it so much. How did you break it?" + +Lily and Ben told Mom what happened. They told her how they played with the scale, how they fought over who was stronger, and how the scale fell and cracked. + +Mom listened to them with serious ears. She was not happy. + +"That was very naughty of you," she said. "You shouldn't have played with my scale. It was not a toy. It was mine. You should have asked me first. And you shouldn't have fought with each other. You should have shared and been kind. You made a big mess and a big mistake." + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They knew they were naughty. They hung their heads and said sorry again. + +"Mom, we're sorry," Lily said. + +"Mom, we're sorry," Ben said. + +"Will you forgive us, Mom?" they said together. + +Mom looked at them with soft eyes. She saw their sorry faces and their sorry words. She loved them so much. + +"Of course I forgive you," she said. "You're my children. I love you no matter what. But you have to promise me something." + +"What, Mom?" Lily and Ben said. + +"You have to promise me that you will never play with my things without asking me first. And you have to promise me that you will always be nice to each other and not fight. Can you promise me that?" + +"Yes, Mom," Lily and Ben said. "We promise." + +They hugged Mom and said they loved her. Mom hugged them back and said she loved them too. + +"Come on," she said. "Let's have some cake. It's not perfect, but it's still good." + +They smiled and followed Mom to the table. They had some cake and milk. They forgot about the scale and the mess. They were happy and full. They were best friends. They kept their promise. +Lila loved to imagine. She imagined she was a princess, a pirate, a fairy, and many other things. She liked to dress up and play with her toys and books. Sometimes, she imagined with her friends, and sometimes, she imagined by herself. + +One day, her mom told her they were going to a festival. Lila was very excited. She asked, "What is a festival, mom?" + +"A festival is a big party with lots of people, music, games, and food. It is very fun and colorful. We are going to a festival to celebrate our culture and traditions," her mom explained. + +Lila wondered what the festival would be like. She imagined it would be like a fairy tale, with castles, dragons, and magic. She imagined she would wear a beautiful dress and a crown, and dance with a prince. She imagined she would ride a unicorn and fly with a dragon. She imagined she would eat cake and candy and drink lemonade. + +When they arrived at the festival, Lila saw that it was not like her imagination. It was a modest festival, with a small stage, a few tents, and some flags. There were no castles, dragons, or magic. There were people wearing normal clothes, playing instruments, singing songs, and telling stories. There were games like ring toss, bean bag, and hopscotch. There were food like corn, bread, and cheese. + +Lila felt a little disappointed. She said, "Mom, this is not what I imagined. This is not a fairy tale." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "Lila, this is our fairy tale. This is our festival. It is not big or fancy, but it is special and meaningful. It is a way to remember and share our history, our values, and our love. It is a way to have fun and be happy with our family and friends. It is a way to be proud of who we are and where we come from. Do you want to join me and enjoy the festival?" + +Lila looked at her mom and nodded. She realized that her mom was right. She decided to give the festival a chance. She played the games, listened to the songs, and ate the food. She met new people, learned new things, and had a good time. She found out that the festival was not so bad after all. It was different from her imagination, but it was still fun and colorful. It was still a fairy tale, in its own way. +Lily was busy playing with her dolls in her room. She liked to dress them up and make them talk. She had a big cupboard where she kept all her toys and clothes. Sometimes she liked to open the cupboard and look for new things to play with. + +One day, she saw a shiny box on the top shelf of the cupboard. She wondered what was inside. She wanted to reach the box, but it was too high for her. She looked around and saw a chair. She had an idea. She pushed the chair to the cupboard and climbed on it. She stretched her arm and touched the box. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" she said. She tried to pull the box down, but it was heavy. She pulled harder, but the box did not move. She pulled even harder, but the box still did not move. She pulled so hard that she lost her balance and fell off the chair. The chair fell too, and hit the cupboard. The cupboard shook and made a loud noise. + +"Ouch!" Lily cried. She rubbed her head and looked at the cupboard. The box was still on the shelf, but some other things fell down. Books, clothes, toys, and a vase. The vase broke and made a mess on the floor. + +"What's going on here?" Lily heard her mom's voice. She came into the room and saw the chaos. She saw Lily on the floor, the chair on its side, and the broken vase. She was not happy. + +"Lily, what did you do?" she asked. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to see the box. It was shiny. I pushed the chair and climbed on it. But I could not get the box. I fell and the chair hit the cupboard. And then everything fell down. I'm sorry, mom." Lily said. + +Mom sighed and picked up Lily. She hugged her and checked her head. She was not hurt, but she was scared. + +"It's okay, Lily. I'm glad you're not hurt. But you should not push the chair and climb on the cupboard. It's dangerous. You could fall and hurt yourself. And you could break things. The box is not for you. It's for dad. It's his birthday present. You can see it later, when we give it to him. Okay?" mom said. + +"Okay, mom. I'm sorry. I love you, mom." Lily said. + +"I love you too, Lily. Now let's clean up this mess. And then we can play with your dolls. Okay?" mom said. + +"Okay, mom. Thank you, mom." Lily said. + +They cleaned up the mess and played with the dolls. Lily learned her lesson. She did not push the chair and climb on the cupboard again. She waited for dad's birthday and saw the box. It was a watch. It was shiny and pretty. Dad liked it very much. He thanked mom and Lily and gave them a kiss. Lily was happy. She loved her mom and dad. And she loved her dolls. +Lila liked to draw with pastels. She had many colors: red, blue, yellow, green, pink, purple, and more. She liked to make pictures of flowers, animals, and people. She was very gentle with her pastels. She did not break them or make them dirty. + +One day, Lila wanted to draw a picture for her mom. She asked her dad, "Can I use your paper?" Her dad was working on his laptop. He did not answer. He was busy. Lila waited for a little while. She asked again, "Can I use your paper?" Her dad still did not answer. He was typing. Lila felt sad. She wanted to make a nice picture for her mom. + +She decided to look for paper somewhere else. She went to her room. She saw her brother's notebook on his bed. He was not there. He was playing outside. Lila thought, "Maybe I can use his paper." She took the notebook and opened it. She saw many words and numbers. She did not understand them. She thought, "Maybe I can draw over them." She took a pastel and started to draw a big flower. + +She did not hear her brother come in. He saw her drawing on his notebook. He was angry. He shouted, "Hey, what are you doing? That's my homework! Give it back!" He grabbed the notebook from her. He saw the flower on his page. He was very mad. He said, "You ruined it! You are a bad sister!" He threw the pastel on the floor. It broke into pieces. + +Lila was scared. She started to cry. She said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I just wanted to make a picture for mom. Dad did not answer me. I did not know it was your homework. Please don't be mad at me." She picked up the broken pastel. She felt sorry for it. She hugged it. + +Her brother saw her crying. He felt sorry for her. He said, "It's okay, it's okay. I'm sorry, too. I should not have yelled at you. I know you did not mean to hurt me. You are a good sister." He hugged her. He said, "Let's find some paper for you. We can make a picture for mom together. I can help you with the pastels. They are very pretty. We can be gentle with them." He smiled at her. She smiled back. They went to find some paper. They made a nice picture for their mom. Their mom was very happy. She said, "Thank you, thank you. You are very sweet. I love your picture. And I love you." She hugged them. They hugged her. They were happy. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and explorers. They had a big box that was their ship and a map that showed them where to find treasure. + +"Look, Sara, the map says we have to go to the island with the palm trees. Maybe there are jewels and gold there," Ben said. + +"Let's go, Ben. But we have to be careful. There might be other pirates or sharks or crocodiles," Sara said. + +They picked up their box and carried it to the other side of the room. They put it down and climbed inside. They used a broom as their oar and a blanket as their sail. They made noises like the wind and the waves. + +They sailed for a long time. They looked at the clock on the wall. It was almost noon. They were hungry and thirsty. + +"Ben, I think we should go back. It's time for lunch. Mom will be mad if we don't eat," Sara said. + +"But Sara, we're almost there. Look, I can see the island. It's right there. Can't we go a little bit more?" Ben said. + +Sara looked at the island. It was a small pillow with a green towel on it. She wanted to see what was there too. But she also wanted to eat and drink. She was tired of sailing. + +She thought for a moment. Then she said, "OK, Ben, we can go a little bit more. But only a little bit. Then we have to go back. Promise?" + +Ben nodded. He was happy that Sara accepted to go with him. He said, "OK, Sara, I promise. Thank you. You're a good pirate and a good sister." + +They smiled at each other. They were calm and happy. They sailed to the island. They found some shiny coins and colorful beads. They put them in their pockets. They were proud of their treasure. + +Then they sailed back to the living room. They put their box and their toys away. They washed their hands and faces. They went to the kitchen. Mom was waiting for them with sandwiches and juice. + +They hugged Mom and said, "We love you, Mom. We had a great adventure. We found treasure. Do you want to see?" + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Sara and Ben. I'm glad you had fun. Yes, I want to see your treasure. But first, let's eat. You must be hungry and thirsty." + +They nodded. They sat down and ate their lunch. They told Mom about their adventure. They showed her their treasure. Mom was proud of them. She said, "You're very brave and creative, Sara and Ben. You're the best pirates and explorers I know." + +They smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. You're the best mom in the world." +Sara liked to organize her books. She had many books with pictures and stories. She put them in a big box by color. Red books, blue books, green books, and so on. She was very happy with her box. + +One day, her brother Tom came to her room. He wanted to play with her books. He did not like to organize. He liked to make a mess. He took out all the books from the box and threw them on the floor. He ripped some pages and drew on others. He laughed and said, "This is fun!" + +Sara saw what he did and was very sad. She cried and said, "Tom, you are terrible! You ruined my books! They are not for playing, they are for reading! Go away!" + +Tom saw that Sara was crying and felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I was just having fun. I didn't mean to hurt your books. Can I help you fix them?" + +Sara stopped crying and looked at him. She said, "Yes, you can help me. You can pick up the books from the floor and put them back in the box. You can tape the pages that are ripped and erase the drawings that are bad. And you can say sorry to the books, too. They are my friends." + +Tom nodded and did what Sara said. He picked up the books, taped the pages, erased the drawings, and said sorry to the books. He said, "I'm sorry, books. I was wrong. You are nice and beautiful. I will be gentle with you next time." + +Sara smiled and hugged him. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are not terrible. You are good. I love you." + +They hugged and kissed and then read some books together. They were happy. +Lila and Sam liked to swim in the sea. They had a big boat that took them to the reef. The reef was a place with many fish and plants under the water. It was very pretty and colorful. + +One day, they saw a big shark near the reef. The shark had sharp teeth and a scary fin. Lila and Sam were afraid of the shark. They wanted to go back to the boat, but the boat was far away. + +"Sam, what do we do?" Lila asked. + +"We have to be brave and swim fast," Sam said. "The shark can't catch us if we stick together." + +Lila and Sam held hands and swam as fast as they could. They looked for a safe place to hide. They saw a big rock with a hole in it. They swam inside the hole and waited. + +The shark came closer and closer. It smelled Lila and Sam. It tried to bite the rock, but it was too hard. It tried to squeeze into the hole, but it was too small. It got angry and swam away. + +Lila and Sam were safe. They hugged each other and smiled. + +"You are a good brother, Sam," Lila said. "You are reliable. You always help me." + +"You are a good sister, Lila," Sam said. "You are brave. You never give up." + +They waited until the shark was gone. Then they swam back to the boat. They were happy to see their mom and dad. They told them what happened. + +They spent the rest of the day playing and laughing on the boat. They loved the sea and the reef, but they loved each other more. +Mia was a thoughtful girl who liked to draw and read. She had many books and crayons in her room. One day, she saw a pretty vase on the table in the living room. It had flowers and water in it. Mia wanted to draw the vase and the flowers. + +She took her crayons and paper and went to the living room. She sat on the floor and started to draw. She was very careful and tried to make the vase and the flowers look like the real ones. She used many colors and shapes. + +But then, she heard a loud noise. It was her brother, Leo. He was running and playing with his ball. He did not see Mia or the vase. He kicked the ball and it hit the vase. The vase fell and broke. The water and the flowers spilled on the floor. + +Mia was very sad and angry. She looked at her brother and said, "Leo, you are bad! You broke the vase and ruined my drawing! Go away!" + +Leo was scared and sorry. He did not mean to break the vase or hurt Mia. He looked at Mia and said, "Mia, I am sorry. I did not see the vase or your drawing. I was just playing. Please don't be mad at me." + +Mia frowned and did not answer. She picked up her paper and crayons and went to her room. She did not want to talk to Leo or see the mess. She felt like crying. + +Leo felt bad and wanted to make Mia happy. He thought of what he could do. He remembered that Mia liked books and crayons. He went to his room and found a book and a crayon. He wrote a note on the book and gave it to Mia. He knocked on her door and said, "Mia, I have something for you. Please open the door." + +Mia opened the door and saw Leo. He had a book and a crayon in his hand. He gave them to Mia and said, "Mia, this is for you. I am sorry for breaking the vase and ruining your drawing. I hope you like this book and this crayon. They are your favorite color. I love you, Mia." + +Mia looked at the book and the crayon. She saw the note on the book. It said, "I am sorry, Mia. You are the best sister. Love, Leo." Mia felt a warm feeling in her heart. She smiled and hugged Leo. She said, "Thank you, Leo. You are the best brother. I love you, too." + +They went to the living room and cleaned up the mess. They found some new flowers and put them in a new vase. They put the vase on the table and drew it together. They used the book and the crayon that Leo gave Mia. They had fun and were happy. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with his ball. He has a big ball that is red and blue. He likes to kick it and throw it and catch it. He plays with his ball in his yard every day. + +One day, he sees a new neighbor move in next door. The neighbor is a man who is bald. He has no hair on his head. He has a lot of boxes and bags. He looks busy and tired. + +Tom wants to say hello to the neighbor. He runs to the fence and calls out, "Hi, I am Tom. I live here. Do you want to play with me and my ball?" + +The neighbor looks at Tom and smiles. He says, "Hello, Tom. I am Sam. I just moved here. I am sorry, but I cannot play with you and your ball right now. I have to unpack and organize my things. Maybe later, okay?" + +Tom feels sad. He likes to play with his ball, but he also likes to make new friends. He says, "Okay, maybe later. Can I ask you something?" + +Sam says, "Sure, what is it?" + +Tom says, "Why are you bald? Where is your hair?" + +Sam laughs. He says, "I am bald because I was born this way. I never had hair on my head. It is not a bad thing. It is just different. Do you like my bald head?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He says, "Yes, I like your bald head. It is shiny and smooth. Can I touch it?" + +Sam says, "Yes, you can touch it. But be gentle, okay?" + +Tom nods. He reaches out and touches Sam's bald head. He feels it is warm and soft. He says, "Wow, it feels nice. I like your bald head, Sam. You are my new friend." + +Sam says, "Thank you, Tom. You are my new friend, too. You have a nice ball. Maybe tomorrow, we can play with it together. Would you like that?" + +Tom says, "Yes, I would like that very much. Thank you, Sam. See you tomorrow." + +They wave to each other and smile. Tom runs back to his yard and plays with his ball. He is happy. He has a new friend who is bald. He thinks bald is cool. +Ben likes to play with his cat, Spot. Spot is black and white and has a long tail. Spot likes to chase balls and mice and birds. Ben and Spot are best friends. + +One day, Ben and Spot go to the park with Mom. Mom sits on a bench and reads a book. Ben and Spot run on the grass and have fun. They see a big tree with many leaves. Spot sees a bird on a branch. Spot wants to catch the bird. He runs to the tree and climbs up. + +Ben calls to Spot. "Spot, come down! You are too high!" But Spot does not listen. He jumps from branch to branch, trying to reach the bird. The bird flies away. Spot is sad. He meows loudly. + +Mom hears Spot and looks up. She sees Spot on the top of the tree. She is worried. She says to Ben, "Ben, we have to get Spot down. He might fall and hurt himself. Can you help me?" + +Ben nods. He loves Spot and does not want him to be hurt. He says, "Yes, Mom, I can help you. What can I do?" + +Mom says, "You can kneel on the ground and hold this blanket. I will shake the tree and try to make Spot come down. When he falls, you can catch him with the blanket. OK?" + +Ben says, "OK, Mom, I will do that." He kneels on the ground and holds the blanket. He looks at Spot. Spot looks scared. He is very distant from Ben. Ben says, "Don't worry, Spot. I will catch you. You will be safe." + +Mom shakes the tree. The leaves rustle. Spot loses his balance. He falls from the tree. Ben sees him and opens the blanket. He catches Spot with the blanket. Spot lands softly. He is not hurt. He purrs and licks Ben's face. Ben hugs him and says, "I got you, Spot. You are OK. I love you." + +Mom smiles and says, "Good job, Ben. You are very brave and smart. You saved Spot. I am proud of you." + +Ben and Spot are happy. They thank Mom and go back to the bench. They cuddle and nap. They dream of birds and balls and mice. They are best friends. +Lila was a young girl who loved to zoom around on her bike. She liked to go fast and feel the wind in her hair. She had a red bike with a bell and a basket. She liked to put her teddy bear in the basket and take him for rides. + +One day, it was very gloomy outside. The sky was gray and the clouds were dark. Lila wanted to zoom on her bike, but her mom said no. She said it was going to rain and it was not safe to ride. Lila was sad and angry. She did not like gloomy days. + +She went to her room and looked out the window. She saw her bike in the yard, wet and lonely. She wished she could zoom with it. She hugged her teddy bear and said, "I wish the sun would come out and make the gloomy go away." + +Then, she heard a knock on the door. It was her friend Ben. He had a yellow raincoat and a blue umbrella. He smiled and said, "Hi, Lila. Do you want to play with me? We can zoom in the puddles and make a splash." + +Lila looked at Ben and then at her mom. Her mom nodded and said, "You can go, but be careful and stay close." Lila put on her pink raincoat and her purple boots. She grabbed her bike and her teddy bear. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. Let's go zoom in the puddles and have fun." + +They went outside and zoomed in the puddles. They laughed and splashed and made a lot of noise. They did not mind the gloomy sky. They had each other and their bikes. They were happy and they forgot about the rain. +Tim and Sue were friends who liked to play in the valley. The valley had many trees and flowers and animals. They liked to run and jump and hide and seek. + +One day, they found a big black rock in the valley. It was shiny and smooth and heavy. They wondered what it was and where it came from. + +"Maybe it is a magic rock," Tim said. "Maybe it can do things if we wish." + +"Let's try it," Sue said. "I wish for a doll." + +They closed their eyes and waited. But nothing happened. The rock was still a rock and there was no doll. + +"Maybe it is a bad rock," Sue said. "Maybe it takes things away instead of giving them." + +"Let's replace it," Tim said. "Let's find another rock that is not black and not bad." + +They looked around and saw a small white rock nearby. It was not shiny or smooth or heavy. It was just a normal rock. + +"Maybe this one is a good rock," Tim said. "Maybe it can do things if we thank it." + +"Let's try it," Sue said. "Thank you, rock, for being here." + +They closed their eyes and waited. And then they heard a sound. It was a squeak and a rustle. They opened their eyes and saw a small brown mouse with a red ribbon around its neck. It was sitting on the white rock and looking at them. + +"Wow," Tim said. "It worked. The rock gave us a mouse." + +"Hello, mouse," Sue said. "You are so cute. Do you want to be our friend?" + +The mouse nodded and squeaked. It jumped off the rock and ran to them. They picked it up and cuddled it. They were very happy. + +They left the black rock in the valley and took the white rock and the mouse with them. They decided to name the mouse Rocky. They played with Rocky every day and thanked the white rock for being good. They never wished for anything else. They had everything they needed. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun, but Lily wanted to play with the car too. She had a strong urge to take it from Ben. + +"Can I have the car, please?" she asked Ben. + +"No, it's mine. You have the doll," Ben said. + +"But I want the car. It's shiny and fast," Lily said. She tried to grab the car from Ben, but he held it tight. + +"Stop it, Lily. You are being mean and rude," Ben said. He was angry and sad. + +Lily was persistent. She did not listen to Ben. She pulled and pulled the car, until it broke in half. Ben cried out loud. Lily felt bad. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to break your car," she said. + +"It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. But next time, you have to ask nicely and share," Ben said. + +They hugged and said sorry to each other. Then they looked for another toy to play with together. They found a book with pictures and words. They sat on the couch and looked at the book. They relaxed and learned new things. They were happy and friendly. +Lia was a shy girl who liked to play with her lamp. She had a lamp that could change colors and make sounds. She liked to pretend that the lamp was her friend and talk to it. + +One day, her mom said they had to part with the lamp. She said they had to move to a new house and there was no room for the lamp. Lia was very sad and hugged her lamp. + +"Please don't go, lamp. You are my best friend. I will miss you a lot," she said. + +The lamp blinked and made a soft sound. It seemed to say, "I will miss you too, Lia. But you will make new friends in the new house. And I will always be in your heart." + +Lia smiled and kissed the lamp. She said, "Thank you, lamp. You are very kind. I will always remember you." + +She put the lamp in a box and gave it to her mom. She said goodbye to the lamp and hoped it would find a new home. She felt a little sad, but also a little brave. She was ready to start a new adventure. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to water the flowers with the hose. Sometimes they sprayed each other and laughed. + +"Look, I found an envelope!" Lily said, holding a white paper with a stamp on it. "It was under the mat by the door." + +"Who is it for?" Tom asked, taking the envelope from Lily. + +He looked at the front and saw some letters and numbers. He did not know what they meant. + +"Maybe it is for Mom or Dad," he said. "Let's give it to them." + +But before they could go inside, the hose slipped from Lily's hand and sprayed water all over them and the envelope. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "The envelope is wet!" + +Tom looked at the envelope and saw that the paper was soft and the stamp was falling off. The letters and numbers were blurry. + +"We soaked the envelope!" he said. "What will we do?" + +They ran inside to find Mom or Dad. They hoped they would not be mad. They wanted to say sorry for soaking the envelope. They wondered what was inside. Maybe it was something important. Or maybe it was something fun. They wished they could open it and see. But they knew they had to wait. They learned a hard lesson. They should not play with the hose near the mail. +Anna and Ben are playing in the living room. They see a shiny thing on the table. It is scissors. Anna wants to touch it. + +"Look, Ben, scissors!" Anna says. "I want to touch it. It is shiny and sharp." + +"No, Anna, no!" Ben says. "Scissors are not for touching. They are for cutting. Mommy says scissors can hurt you. They are not normal toys." + +But Anna does not listen. She reaches for the scissors. She grabs them with her hand. She feels a pain. She cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Anna cries. "The scissors cut me! It hurts!" + +Ben runs to get Mommy. Mommy comes and sees Anna. She sees the blood on Anna's hand. She sees the scissors on the floor. She is angry and worried. + +"Anna, what did you do?" Mommy says. "Why did you touch the scissors? You know they are dangerous. You are not a good girl." + +Mommy takes Anna to the bathroom. She washes the cut. She puts a band-aid on it. She hugs Anna and says sorry. + +"Anna, I love you, but you have to be careful," Mommy says. "You have to listen to me and Ben. You have to play with normal toys. Scissors are not for playing. They are for grown-ups. Do you understand?" + +Anna nods. She says sorry too. She feels sorry and sad. She does not want to touch scissors again. She wants to play with Ben and his normal toys. She wants to be a good girl. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play pretend. Today, they want to act like lions. They put on yellow hats with ears and tails. They roar and run around the yard. + +"Look, I am a big lion!" Tom says. "I can catch a zebra!" + +"I am a lion too!" Anna says. "But I have a better idea. Let's catch a monkey!" + +They see a brown toy monkey hanging from a tree. They run towards it, roaring and jumping. + +"Got you, monkey!" Tom says, grabbing the toy. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Anna says. "You took my monkey!" + +They start to tug on the toy, growling and snarling. + +"Stop, stop!" a voice says. It is Mom. She comes out of the house. "What are you doing?" + +"We are acting like lions!" Tom and Anna say. + +Mom smiles. "That's a fun game. But lions need to share and be nice to each other. Why don't you take turns with the monkey?" + +Tom and Anna look at each other. They nod. They give Mom a hug and say sorry. Then they go back to playing pretend, but this time they share and take turns. They have more fun that way. +Anna liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to be a good helper and learn how to cook. One day, her mom was making coffee for herself and dad. Anna was curious about the brown drink that smelled nice. + +"Mom, can I try some coffee?" Anna asked. + +"No, sweetie, coffee is not for children. It is too hot and bitter. It can make you feel funny and not sleep well. You can have some juice or milk instead." Mom said. + +"But I want to taste it. Please, mom, please. Just a little sip." Anna begged. + +Mom sighed. She loved her daughter, but she was very stubborn. She decided to permit Anna to have a tiny bit of coffee, just to satisfy her curiosity. She poured a little coffee into a small cup and added a lot of milk and sugar. She gave it to Anna and watched her face. + +Anna was enthusiastic. She took a big gulp of the coffee and made a funny noise. She did not like it at all. It was too hot and bitter and sweet. She spit it out and made a face. + +"Yuck! Coffee is gross! I don't want it anymore. I want juice." Anna said. + +Mom smiled and hugged her. She gave her a glass of juice and wiped her mouth. + +"I told you, coffee is not for children. Maybe when you are older, you will like it. But for now, enjoy your juice. You are a good helper, Anna, and I love you." Mom said. + +Anna smiled and drank her juice. She loved her mom, too. She learned something new today. Coffee was not for her. She was happy with her juice. +Anna liked to read books. She had many books in her room. She liked to look at the pictures and learn new words. Sometimes, she read books to her teddy bear. He was a good listener. + +One day, Anna found a new book on her shelf. It was a book about animals. She liked animals. She opened the book and saw a big lion. The lion had a yellow mane and sharp teeth. Anna wanted to read more. + +She took the book and her teddy bear and went to the sofa. She sat down and started to read. She learned that the lion was the king of the jungle. He roared very loud. He ate tasty meat. He had a family of lions. + +Anna was very happy. She turned the page and saw a picture of a monkey. The monkey was brown and hairy. He had a long tail and big ears. He liked to swing on the trees. He ate tasty bananas. He made funny noises. + +Anna laughed. She wanted to read more. She turned the page and saw a picture of a snake. The snake was green and scaly. He had no legs and no ears. He slithered on the ground. He ate tasty mice. He hissed very soft. + +Anna was very curious. She wanted to read more. But then, she heard a noise. It was her brother. He came into the room. He saw Anna and her book. He wanted to play. + +"Anna, Anna, come and play with me!" he said. He ran to the sofa and jumped on it. He disturbed Anna and her book. He made the book fall on the floor. He made the teddy bear fly in the air. He made Anna cry. + +"Stop, stop, go away!" Anna said. She was very angry. She did not want to play. She wanted to read. She picked up her book and her teddy bear. She hugged them tight. She glared at her brother. + +"Sorry, sorry, I did not mean to disturb you," he said. He saw that Anna was very sad. He felt bad. He wanted to make her happy. He thought for a moment. He had an idea. + +"Anna, Anna, do you want to share my tasty cookie?" he said. He took out a cookie from his pocket. It was a big cookie with chocolate chips. He broke it in half and gave one half to Anna. He smiled at her. + +Anna looked at the cookie. It smelled good. It looked good. She liked cookies. She liked chocolate. She smiled at her brother. She took the cookie and said, "Thank you, thank you, you are very nice." + +She ate the cookie and felt better. She shared the other half with her teddy bear. He liked cookies too. She looked at her book and said, "Do you want to read with me?" + +Her brother nodded. He liked animals too. He sat next to Anna and looked at the book. He saw the snake and said, "Wow, wow, what a cool snake!" + +Anna nodded. She said, "Yes, yes, he is very cool. Let me tell you about him." + +They read the book together. They learned about the snake and other animals. They had fun. They did not disturb each other. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box. They could make the box into anything they wanted: a house, a car, a spaceship, or a castle. + +One day, they decided to make the box into a boat and sail to a faraway island. They put some pillows and blankets inside the box and pretended they were sailors. They sang songs and waved to the birds and the fish. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was an enormous whale that came out of the water. The whale was very friendly and wanted to talk to them. He made some sounds with his mouth and his tail. + +"Hello, little sailors," the whale said. "What are you doing in my ocean?" + +Ben and Lily did not understand the whale's language. They looked at each other and frowned. They did not know what to say. + +"Can you speak whale?" Ben asked Lily. + +"No, can you?" Lily asked Ben. + +They shook their heads. They wished they could talk to the whale and be his friend. + +The whale saw their frowns and felt sad. He wanted to make them happy. He thought of an idea. He sprayed some water from his blowhole and made a rainbow in the sky. + +Ben and Lily saw the rainbow and smiled. They clapped their hands and cheered. They did not need words to say thank you. They waved to the whale and he waved back. + +The whale was happy too. He swam away, but not before giving them a wink. He hoped to see them again. + +Ben and Lily continued their adventure. They sailed to the island and had a picnic. They shared their food with some monkeys and birds. They had a lot of fun. + +They learned that even if they did not speak the same language, they could still be friends with anyone. They just needed to be kind and smile. +Bella was a pig who lived on a farm. She liked to move around and play with her friends, the other pigs. They would run, roll, dig, and splash in the mud. Bella was happy most of the time, but sometimes she felt gloomy. She wanted to see more of the world than the farm. + +One day, she saw a big truck come to the farm. The farmer put some of the pigs in the truck. Bella was curious. She asked her friend Max, "Where are they going?" + +Max said, "I don't know. Maybe to another farm. Maybe to a market. Maybe to a place with more mud." + +Bella said, "I want to go too. I want to see new things. I want to have fun." + +Max said, "But you have fun here. You have friends here. You have food here. Why do you want to leave?" + +Bella said, "I don't know. I just do. Maybe I will come back. Maybe I will find something better." + +She decided to sneak into the truck when the farmer was not looking. She hid under some hay and waited. The truck started to move. Bella felt excited and scared. She wondered what she would find. She hoped she would not regret her choice. She hoped she would not be gloomy. +Lily was a gifted girl. She could sing, draw and dance very well. She liked to show her skills to her friends and family. One day, she wanted to make a cup of tea for her mom, who was working at home. + +She went to the kitchen and found a cup, a teabag and some water. She put the teabag in the cup and poured some water from the kettle. But the water was too hot and the cup was too heavy. She burned her hand and dropped the cup. It broke on the floor and made a big mess. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. She ran to her mom and showed her the red mark on her hand. Her mom hugged her and said, "Oh, sweetie, are you okay? What happened?" + +"I wanted to make tea for you, but I couldn't manage the cup. It was too hot and too heavy. I'm sorry, mom. I broke the cup and made a mess," Lily said, sobbing. + +Her mom kissed her hand and said, "It's okay, honey. I appreciate your thought, but you don't have to make tea for me. You're still too little to handle hot things and heavy things. Next time, ask me for help, okay? And don't worry about the cup. It was just a cup. You are more important to me than any cup." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. You are the best mom ever." + +"I love you too, Lily. You are the best daughter ever. And you are very gifted. You can sing, draw and dance very well. Why don't you show me one of your skills now? Which one do you want to do?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want to dance. Can you play some music for me?" + +"Sure, let's go to the living room and dance together," her mom said. + +They went to the living room and turned on the music. Lily and her mom danced and laughed and had fun. They forgot about the broken cup and the mess. They were happy. +Lily and Ben love to go to the library with their mom. They like to look at the books with many pictures and colors. They also like to play with the toys and puzzles in the corner. But they know they have to be quiet in the library, or the librarian will say "shh". + +One day, they find a big book about animals on the shelf. They want to read it together, but it is too heavy to carry. So they sit on the floor and open the book. They see lions and tigers and bears and elephants and many more. They are very excited and want to talk about the animals. + +"Look, Ben, this is a lion. He is very big and strong and has a mane. He can roar very loud," Lily whispers to her brother. + +"I know, Lily, he is amazing. And look, this is a tiger. He is very fast and has stripes. He can jump very high," Ben whispers back. + +They whisper to each other about every animal they see, and learn many new things. They are having so much fun, they do not notice the time. They do not hear their mom calling them to go home. They do not see the librarian walking towards them. + +"Excuse me, children, what are you doing here?" the librarian asks in a stern voice. + +Lily and Ben look up and see her. They are scared and think they are in trouble. They close the book and stand up. + +"We are sorry, miss. We were reading this book about animals. We like animals very much. We were whispering, we did not make noise," Lily says in a small voice. + +The librarian looks at them and smiles. She is not angry, she is happy. She likes children who love books and animals. + +"That's wonderful, children. You are very successful readers. You can whisper in the library, that's fine. But you have to listen to your mom when she calls you. She is waiting for you at the door. You can borrow this book and take it home, if you want. But you have to bring it back next week, okay?" she says in a kind voice. + +Lily and Ben nod and smile. They are relieved and grateful. They say thank you to the librarian and run to their mom. They show her the book and tell her about the animals. Their mom is proud and happy. She hugs them and takes them home. They can't wait to read the book again. They love the library. +Tom and Ann like to play pretend. They have a big box of clothes and hats and toys. They can be anything they want. Today, they want to be a king and a queen. + +Tom puts on a red cape and a shiny crown. He holds a stick that looks like a sword. He says, "I am the king of this land. I am brave and strong and smart. Everyone must do what I say." + +Ann puts on a pink dress and a sparkly tiara. She holds a fan that has feathers. She says, "I am the queen of this land. I am kind and pretty and wise. Everyone must love me." + +They sit on two chairs that look like thrones. They pretend that they have many people who work for them and clap for them. They say, "Applaud, applaud, for the king and the queen. They are the best in the world." + +But they do not see that their cat, Max, is watching them. He thinks that they are foolish. He does not like their loud voices and their silly clothes. He does not want to applaud for them. He wants to play with his ball of yarn. + +He jumps on the table and knocks over a vase. The vase breaks and makes a big mess. Dust flies everywhere. Tom and Ann are scared. They stop playing pretend. They run to the vase and try to fix it. + +Max laughs and runs away. He says, "Meow, meow, you are not a king and a queen. You are just two kids who make noise and break things. I am the real king of this land. I am clever and fast and fun. Everyone must play with me." +Lila was sad. She had a big cut on her knee from falling down. It hurt a lot and she cried. Mama came and gave her a hug and a band-aid. She said, "Don't worry, Lila. Your cut will heal soon. You are very brave." + +Lila smiled a little. She liked hugs and band-aids. She asked, "Mama, what is heal?" Mama said, "Heal means to get better. When you have a cut or a scratch, your body works hard to make it go away. It takes some time, but it happens. You can help it by keeping it clean and not touching it too much." + +Lila nodded. She wanted her cut to go away. She said, "Thank you, Mama. You are very kind." Mama said, "You're welcome, Lila. I love you very much. Do you want to do something fun while you wait for your cut to heal?" Lila said, "Yes, please. Can we do math?" + +Mama was surprised. She said, "Math? You like math?" Lila said, "Yes, I do. Math is fun. You can count and add and subtract and make shapes. Math is my favorite." Mama said, "Well, you are very smart, Lila. And very generous. You always share your toys and your snacks with your friends. I'm proud of you." + +Mama and Lila went to the living room. They got some paper and crayons and a book of math. They did some math together. Lila counted and added and subtracted and made shapes. She was happy. She forgot about her cut. She said, "Mama, you are the best. You make math more fun." Mama said, "Lila, you are the best. You make me happy." They hugged and laughed. They had a good time. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and she made many pictures. She liked to draw flowers, stars, hearts and animals. She also liked to make patterns with her crayons. She would draw a line of red, then a line of blue, then a line of yellow, and then start again. She thought her patterns were cute and pretty. + +One day, she was drawing a pattern on a big paper. She wanted to show it to her mom. She was almost done when she heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw her brother Jack. He had a big ball and he threw it at her paper. The ball hit the paper and made a big hole. Lily was very sad and angry. She shouted at Jack. + +"Jack, you are bad! You broke my paper! You ruined my pattern! Go away!" + +Jack looked at Lily and the paper. He saw the hole and the crayons. He felt sorry. He did not mean to break her paper. He wanted to play with her. He said to Lily. + +"Lily, I am sorry. I did not see your paper. I wanted to play ball with you. Can we be friends?" + +Lily looked at Jack and the ball. She liked to play ball too. She was still sad, but she was not angry anymore. She said to Jack. + +"Jack, it is okay. I forgive you. But next time, be careful. Do not throw the ball at my paper. Can you help me fix it?" + +Jack nodded and smiled. He said to Lily. + +"Yes, I can help you. Maybe we can make a new pattern together. Do you want to use my ball?" + +Lily nodded and smiled too. She said to Jack. + +"Yes, I do. Maybe we can make a circle pattern with the ball. That would be cute and fun." + +They hugged and took the ball and the crayons. They made a new paper and a new pattern. They played and drew together. They were happy and they were friends. +Sara and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a lizard on a rock. The lizard is green and shiny. Sara thinks the lizard is beautiful. She wants to touch it. + +"Look, Ben, a lizard!" Sara says. "Can I touch it?" + +Ben shakes his head. He knows lizards can run fast and bite. He is afraid of the lizard. + +"No, Sara, don't touch it. It might bite you. Lizards are not nice. They eat bugs and worms. Yuck!" Ben says. + +Sara does not listen to Ben. She moves closer to the rock. She reaches out her hand to touch the lizard. The lizard sees Sara and runs away. Sara is sad. She cries. + +"See, Sara, I told you. Lizards are not nice. They are scared of us. They don't want to be our friends. They just want to eat bugs and worms. Yuck!" Ben says. + +Sara stops crying. She looks at Ben. She has an idea. + +"Maybe lizards are not nice, but they are beautiful. And maybe they don't like bugs and worms, but they like other things. Maybe they like cookies. Do you have a cookie, Ben?" Sara says. + +Ben nods. He has a cookie in his pocket. He takes it out and shows it to Sara. + +"Yes, I have a cookie. But it is mine. I don't want to share it with a lizard. Lizards don't eat cookies. They eat bugs and worms. Yuck!" Ben says. + +Sara smiles. She takes the cookie from Ben. She breaks it in half. She gives one half to Ben and keeps the other half for herself. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are nice. But maybe lizards are nice too. Maybe they just need a cookie. Let's find the lizard and give it a cookie. Maybe it will be our friend. Maybe it will let us touch it. Come on, Ben, let's go!" Sara says. + +Sara and Ben run after the lizard. They hold their cookie halves in their hands. They hope the lizard will like their cookie. They hope the lizard will be their friend. They hope the lizard will let them touch it. They are happy. +Anna liked to play with her mom's computer. She liked to see the pictures and hear the sounds. But she did not know how to use it well. Sometimes she pressed the wrong buttons and made the computer angry. + +One day, Anna was alone in the living room. She saw the computer on the table. She wanted to play with it. She climbed on a chair and reached for the computer. But she was too small and clumsy. She pulled the computer too hard and made it fall on the floor. The computer made a loud noise and stopped working. + +Anna was scared. She knew her mom would be very sad and mad. She tried to fix the computer. She picked it up and twisted it. She hoped it would start working again. But it did not. It only made more noises and showed strange colors. + +Anna heard her mom coming. She hid the computer under the sofa. She pretended to play with her dolls. She hoped her mom would not notice. + +But her mom was very smart. She saw the chair and the cord on the table. She looked under the sofa and found the computer. She was very serious. She asked Anna, "Did you do this?" + +Anna felt bad. She knew she did something wrong. She nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to play with the computer. I did not mean to break it." + +Her mom sighed. She was not happy, but she was not angry either. She hugged Anna and said, "I know you did not mean to break it, but you should not touch the computer without asking me. It is not a toy. It is very important and expensive. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded again. She said, "I understand, mom. I will not touch the computer again. I love you, mom." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Anna. Now let's see if we can fix the computer together." +Tom and Mia were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and share their snacks. One day, they decided to trade some of their toys. Tom gave Mia his red car and Mia gave Tom her yellow doll. + +"Thank you, Tom. I like your car. It is fast and shiny," Mia said. + +"Thank you, Mia. I like your doll. It is soft and pretty," Tom said. + +They were happy with their trade and played together for a while. But then, a big dog came to the park. It barked loudly and ran towards them. Tom and Mia were scared. They dropped their toys and ran to their moms. + +"Mommy, mommy, a big dog scared us!" Tom cried. + +"Mommy, mommy, a big dog scared us!" Mia cried. + +Their moms hugged them and told them it was okay. The dog was just playing and did not mean to scare them. They looked for their toys, but they could not find them. The dog had taken them and ran away. + +"Tom, I'm sorry. Your car is gone," Mia said. + +"Mia, I'm sorry. Your doll is gone," Tom said. + +They felt sad and missed their toys. But then, they had an idea. They hugged each other and said: + +"Tom, you can have my doll. I know you like it." + +"Mia, you can have my car. I know you like it." + +They traded their toys again and smiled. They were compassionate and generous. They did not care about the dog or the toys. They cared about each other. They were best friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big pond with frogs and ducks. They wanted to go closer and look. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go see the pond!" Tom said. + +"OK, Tom, but be careful. Mom said not to go too far," Lily said. + +They ran to the pond and saw the frogs and ducks. They were green and brown and yellow. They made funny noises. Lily and Tom laughed and clapped. + +But then they saw something else. It was a swamp. It was dark and wet and smelly. It had plants and mud and bugs. It looked scary. + +"Tom, look, a swamp!" Lily said. + +"Wow, a swamp! Let's go see it!" Tom said. + +He rushed to the swamp. He wanted to touch it and feel it. He did not see the sign that said "Danger". + +"Tom, no, stop! It is not safe!" Lily said. + +She was worried. She ran after him. She tried to catch him. But he was too fast. + +He reached the swamp. He put his foot in it. He felt something slimy and cold. He screamed. + +"Help, help! I'm stuck!" Tom said. + +Lily got to him. She grabbed his hand. She pulled and pulled. She was strong. She got him out of the swamp. + +They were dirty and wet and scared. They hugged each other. They cried. + +"Tom, you are silly. You should not go to the swamp. You could get hurt," Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. You are right. I should listen to you. You are smart," Tom said. + +They heard Mom calling them. They ran to her. They told her what happened. She was angry and happy. She scolded them and hugged them. + +She took them home. She cleaned them and dried them. She gave them cookies and milk. She read them a story. They said sorry and thank you. They learned their lesson. They went to bed. They slept well. They dreamed of frogs and ducks. Not of swamps. +Tom and Mia were at the park with their mom. They saw a big fountain with water that went up and down. They wanted to play near the fountain, so they ran to it. Mom said, "Be careful, don't get wet!" + +Tom and Mia looked at the fountain. They saw many coins at the bottom. They wondered why people threw coins in the water. They wanted to get some coins, too. They saw a black bird sitting on the edge of the fountain. The bird had a shiny coin in its beak. + +"Look, Mia, a bird with a coin!" Tom said. He pointed at the bird. + +"Let's get the coin, Tom!" Mia said. She ran to the bird. + +The bird saw Mia coming. It flew away, but it dropped the coin. The coin fell into the water. Mia reached for the coin, but she could not get it. She was sad. + +Tom saw Mia was sad. He wanted to make her happy. He had an idea. He picked up a small stone. He threw it at the water. The water splashed. Mia got wet. She was surprised. + +"Tom, you made me wet!" Mia said. She was not sad anymore. She was angry. + +"Sorry, Mia, I wanted to make you laugh!" Tom said. He smiled. + +Mia looked at Tom. She saw he was smiling. She smiled, too. She picked up another stone. She threw it at Tom. Tom got wet. He was surprised. + +"Mia, you made me wet!" Tom said. He was not angry. He was happy. + +They both laughed. They threw more stones at the water and at each other. They got very wet. They had fun. + +Mom saw Tom and Mia were wet. She was not happy. She said, "Tom, Mia, come here! You are wet and dirty! We have to go home and change!" + +Tom and Mia stopped throwing stones. They ran to Mom. They said, "Sorry, Mom, we were playing with the fountain and the bird and the coins!" + +Mom looked at Tom and Mia. She saw they were wet and dirty. She also saw they were happy. She smiled. She said, "It's okay, Tom, Mia, I'm glad you had fun. But next time, don't get wet and dirty, okay?" + +Tom and Mia nodded. They said, "Okay, Mom, we love you!" + +They hugged Mom. They squeezed her tight. Mom hugged them back. She squeezed them tight. She loved them, too. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and worms. Lily found a big root that was sticking out of the ground. She wanted to see how long it was. + +"Tom, look at this root! It is so big and brown. I want to measure it. Do you have a stick?" Lily asked. + +Tom looked around and found a stick that was not too long and not too short. He gave it to Lily and said, "Here, you can use this stick to measure the root. But be careful, don't break the root. It belongs to the plant." + +Lily nodded and thanked Tom. She put the stick next to the root and moved it along. She counted how many times the stick fit on the root. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven. The root is seven sticks long! That is a lot!" Lily said. + +Tom was impressed. He wanted to measure the root too. He asked Lily if he could have a turn. Lily said yes, because she was fair and liked to share. She gave the stick to Tom and watched him measure the root. He counted the same as Lily. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven. The root is seven sticks long! You were right, Lily. That is a lot!" Tom said. + +Lily and Tom smiled at each other. They were happy that they found a big root and measured it together. They decided to leave the root alone and look for more things to measure in the garden. They had fun playing and learning. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They also liked to look at the trees, the flowers and the birds. They loved nature. + +But then, a big dog appeared. It was black and brown and had sharp teeth. It barked very loud and ran towards them. Ben and Lily were scared. They ran to their mom and hugged her. + +"Mom, mom, help! There is a big dog!" they cried. + +Their mom looked at the dog and smiled. She knew the dog. It was Rex, their neighbor's dog. He was friendly and playful, not mean and scary. + +"Ben, Lily, don't be afraid. That is Rex. He is our friend. He just wants to say hello and play with you," she said. + +She called Rex and he came to her. He wagged his tail and licked her hand. She petted him and gave him a treat. + +"See? He is a good dog. He is not stupid. He is smart and nice. Do you want to pet him too?" she asked Ben and Lily. + +Ben and Lily looked at Rex. He looked happy and calm. He did not bark or bite. He looked like a fun dog. + +They nodded and slowly approached him. They touched his fur and his ears. He licked their faces and made them laugh. + +"Hi, Rex. You are a good dog. We are sorry we were scared of you. Do you want to play with us?" they said. + +Rex barked and nodded. He followed them to the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They had a lot of fun together. They learned that nature had many wonderful things, and that sometimes things that appeared scary were not scary at all. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big bench near a tree. They ran to the bench and climbed on it. + +"Look, I am a king and you are a queen!" Tom said. He put a leaf on his head like a crown. "We rule this park!" + +Lily smiled and put a flower on her head like a crown. "Yes, we do! And we are very kind and good to everyone!" + +They pretended to wave and talk to their subjects. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, a big dog came to the bench. It barked and growled at them. It wanted to jump on the bench too. Lily and Tom were scared. They hugged each other. + +"Go away, dog! This is our bench!" Tom shouted. + +But the dog did not listen. It came closer and closer. Lily and Tom felt very small and helpless. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice. + +"Rex, come here! Bad dog, leave them alone!" + +It was a man. He was the owner of the dog. He looked serious and angry. He pulled the dog by a leash and took it away. + +"Sorry, kids. He is not a bad dog, he just likes to play. But he does not know how to be gentle. Are you okay?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They were still shaking. They thanked the man and got off the bench. + +They decided to play somewhere else. They did not want to become friends with the dog. They were happy to have each other. +Ben and Lily were playing with paper and scissors. They cut out many shapes and colors. They wanted to make a picture for Mom. They had glue and a big paper. + +"Let's glue the shapes on the paper," Ben said. "We can make a house and a tree and a sun." + +"OK," Lily said. "I want to glue the yellow circle for the sun. You can glue the brown square for the house." + +They started to glue the shapes on the paper. They were careful not to make a mess. They were having fun. + +But then, Max, their dog, came into the room. He saw the paper and the scissors and the glue. He thought they were toys. He jumped on the table and grabbed the paper with his mouth. He ran around the room with the paper. + +"Max, no!" Ben and Lily shouted. "That's our picture for Mom!" + +Max did not listen. He shook his head and tore the paper. He scattered the shapes and the glue all over the floor. He made a big mess. + +Ben and Lily were sad and angry. They chased Max and tried to get the paper back. But Max was too fast and too playful. He ran away from them. + +"Bad dog!" Ben and Lily said. "You ruined our picture!" + +They looked at the floor. They saw the shapes and the glue. They saw the smooth paper with holes and tears. They did not know what to do. + +They heard Mom coming. They were afraid she would be mad. They tried to clean up the mess. But it was too late. Mom saw the mess. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. "Who made this mess?" + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They looked at Max. They did not want to lie. They told Mom the truth. + +"Max did it," they said. "He took our picture and scattered it. We're sorry, Mom." + +Mom looked at them. She looked at Max. She saw the sad and sorry faces. She saw the glue and the paper. She saw the shapes and the colors. She saw the house and the tree and the sun. + +She smiled. She hugged Ben and Lily. She petted Max. + +"It's OK," she said. "I know you tried to make a picture for me. And I can see it. It's a beautiful picture. You are very creative and thoughtful. Thank you, Ben and Lily. And thank you, Max, for adding some fun." + +Ben and Lily smiled. They felt happy and relieved. They hugged Mom. They hugged Max. + +They learned a lesson. They learned to be careful with their things. They learned to forgive and to love. They learned that a picture is not just paper and glue. It is a way to show how they feel. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play with paper and crayons. One day, they have a big idea. They want to print their own money and be rich. + +They find some green paper and cut it into squares. They draw numbers and faces on the paper with crayons. They make a lot of money and put it in a box. They have a secret. + +They go to the toy store and look at the toys. They see a big teddy bear and a shiny car. They want to buy them with their money. + +They go to the cashier and give him some of their money. The cashier looks at the money and laughs. He says, "This is not real money. This is paper and crayons. You can't buy anything with this." + +Lily and Ben feel sad and embarrassed. They run out of the store with their box. They realize that their money is not worth anything. They learn that being rich is not easy. They decide to play with their old toys and be happy. They are still best friends. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play match. They have cards with pictures of animals, fruits, and toys. They turn the cards over and try to find two that are the same. + +"Look, I found two cats!" Lily says, showing Ben her cards. + +"Good job, Lily!" Ben says. "But I found two cars. I like cars more than cats." + +They keep playing until they have no more cards. Then they hear Mom call them for dinner. + +"Time to eat, kids!" Mom says. "We have soup and bread and cheese." + +Ben and Lily run to the kitchen. They wash their hands and sit at the table. Mom gives them each a bowl of soup and a slice of bread and cheese. + +"Thank you, Mom!" they say. + +They start to eat their soup. But they make a face. + +"Yuck, this soup is sour!" Ben says, pushing his bowl away. + +"Me too, I don't like it!" Lily says, doing the same. + +Mom tastes the soup. She makes a face too. + +"Oh no, I'm sorry, kids. I think the milk in the soup was bad. It made the soup sour. How about we have something else for dinner?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben and Lily say. + +Mom throws away the soup and makes them some eggs and toast instead. They eat their new dinner and like it much better. + +"Sorry for the sour soup, kids. But you know what? You two are a perfect match. You always agree on what you like and don't like," Mom says, smiling. + +Ben and Lily smile too. They hug Mom and say, "We love you, Mom. And we love to play match." +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They pretend they are squirrels and run around the trees. They find nuts and acorns and hide them in the grass. They make funny noises and twitch their noses. + +One day, they see a real squirrel on a branch. It looks at them with big eyes and a bushy tail. Anna and Ben are very excited. They want to talk to the squirrel and be friends. + +"Hello, squirrel!" Anna says. "We are squirrels too. Can we play with you?" + +The squirrel does not answer. It jumps to another branch and watches them. + +"Please, squirrel!" Ben says. "We are nice and polite. We will share our nuts and acorns with you." + +The squirrel still does not answer. It runs away and disappears in the leaves. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They do not understand why the squirrel does not want to play with them. They sit on the grass and eat some of their nuts and acorns. + +"Maybe the squirrel is shy," Anna says. "Or maybe it does not know how to pretend." + +"Maybe," Ben says. "Or maybe it is busy looking for more nuts and acorns." + +They decide to keep pretending they are squirrels and have fun. They hope the squirrel will come back and join them someday. They think the squirrel is cute and smart. They like the squirrel. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Come, Ben, let's go on the slide!" Lila says. + +"OK, Lila, let's go!" Ben says. + +They run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They have fun. They laugh and shout. + +But then, they hear a bell. It is noon. It is time to go home. + +"Oh, no, it is noon!" Lila says. + +"We have to go home!" Ben says. + +They are sad. They want to play more. + +"Can we play again tomorrow?" Lila asks. + +"Yes, let's play again tomorrow!" Ben says. + +They hug and say bye. They go home with their moms. They are happy. They have a good friend. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with many flowers. They wanted to go there. + +"Look, Tom, purple flowers!" Lily said. "Let's go and pick some." + +They ran up the hill. They saw many purple flowers. They were small and pretty. They smelled sweet. Lily and Tom picked some flowers. They made a necklace for Lily and a crown for Tom. + +They were happy. They saw a big tree. It was old and tall. It had many branches. They wanted to climb it. + +"Can we climb the tree, Lily?" Tom asked. + +"Let's try, Tom," Lily said. "But be careful. The tree is old. It may break." + +They climbed the tree. They found a big branch. They sat on it. They looked at the park. They saw the slide, the swings, the sandbox, and the fountain. They saw other children playing. They saw birds and squirrels and butterflies. + +They felt the wind. They heard the leaves. They felt the sun. They were happy. + +They saw something shiny. It was on another branch. It was a bell. It was silver and round. It had a ribbon. It looked like a gift. + +"Look, Lily, a bell!" Tom said. "Who left it here?" + +"I don't know, Tom," Lily said. "Maybe someone forgot it. Maybe it is for us." + +They wanted the bell. They reached for it. They pulled the ribbon. The bell rang. It made a loud sound. + +They were surprised. They heard a voice. It was from the tree. + +"Hello, children," the voice said. "Thank you for finding my bell. I lost it long ago. It was a gift from a friend. I am glad you like it. You can keep it. It is yours." + +They were amazed. They looked at the tree. They saw a face. It was old and kind. It had eyes and a nose and a mouth. It was smiling. + +"Who are you?" Lily asked. + +"I am the tree," the voice said. "I have been here for many years. I have seen many things. I have many stories. I like children. They make me happy. They play and laugh and sing. They are my friends." + +They were happy. They liked the tree. They wanted to hear its stories. They wanted to be its friends. + +"Can we stay with you?" Tom asked. + +"Of course, you can," the voice said. "You are welcome here. You can play and learn and have fun. You can come anytime. I will always be here. I will always be your friend." + +They smiled. They hugged the tree. They thanked it for the bell. They put it on the branch. They said they would come back. They climbed down the tree. They ran down the hill. They still had the purple flowers. They were happy. They had a new friend. They had a spring adventure. +Anna and Ben were playing on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells. Sometimes they found big shells, sometimes they found small shells, sometimes they found no shells at all. + +"Look, Ben, I found a big shell!" Anna said, holding up a shiny pink shell. "It is so pretty!" + +"Wow, Anna, that is a nice shell!" Ben said. "Can I see it?" + +Anna gave the shell to Ben. He turned it over and over in his hands. He saw something inside the shell. It was a tiny crab! + +"Anna, look, there is a crab in your shell!" Ben said, showing her the crab. "It is hiding in the shell!" + +Anna looked at the crab. It was brown and had two claws and eight legs. It moved a little bit when Ben touched it. + +"Hello, crab!" Anna said. "Why are you in the shell?" + +The crab did not answer. It was shy and scared. It liked to live in the shell. The shell was its home. + +"Maybe the crab likes the shell because it is modern," Ben said. "It is shiny and smooth and has a nice shape." + +"Maybe," Anna said. "But I think the crab likes the shell because it is safe and cozy and has a nice smell." + +They decided to let the crab keep the shell. They put the shell back in the sand and covered it with some seaweed. + +"Bye, crab!" Anna and Ben said. "We hope you like your shell!" + +They went to look for more shells. They had fun on the beach. They liked to reveal the secrets of the sand. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make noises like vroom and beep when they move the cars. + +One day, they find a new car in the park. It is red and shiny and very big. It has four wheels and a long thin head. Tom and Sam want to play with it. They run to the car and touch it. + +"Wow, this car is cool!" Tom says. "Can we drive it?" + +"I don't know," Sam says. "Maybe it belongs to someone." + +They look around, but they don't see anyone. They decide to try the car. They open the door and climb inside. They see many buttons and levers and a big wheel. They don't know what they do. + +Tom pushes a button. The car makes a loud noise and starts to move. Tom and Sam are scared. They don't know how to stop the car. The car speeds along the road. It goes faster and faster. + +"Help!" Tom and Sam scream. "We want to get out!" + +They see a big tree in front of them. They think the car will hit the tree. They close their eyes and hold each other. + +But the car does not hit the tree. It goes under the tree. The car has a long thin head, but it is not very tall. It can fit under the tree. Tom and Sam open their eyes and see the car is still moving. + +They see a man running after them. He is waving his arms and shouting. He looks angry. He is the owner of the car. + +"Stop! Stop!" he yells. "That's my car! Give it back!" + +Tom and Sam don't know what to do. They are sorry they took the car. They want to give it back. But they don't know how to stop the car. They hope the man can catch them and stop the car. + +They keep speeding along the road. They hope they don't hit anything else. They hope they don't get in trouble. They hope they can be friends again. +Lily and Sam are playing in the park. They like to slide and swing and run. They see a big file on a bench. It has many papers inside. They are curious. + +"What is this?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a book," Sam says. + +They open the file and look at the papers. They have many words and numbers and pictures. They do not understand them. + +"Look, this one is pink!" Lily says. She likes pink. She takes the paper out of the file and holds it. + +"Hey, that is not yours!" a voice says. + +Lily and Sam turn around and see a man. He is wearing a suit and a tie. He looks angry. He walks to the bench and grabs the file. + +"That is my file. I need it for work. You should not touch other people's things," he says. + +Lily and Sam are scared. They did not know it was his file. They did not mean to make him mad. + +"We are sorry, mister. We just wanted to see," Lily says. + +She gives him the pink paper. He puts it back in the file and closes it. + +"Next time, ask before you take something. And don't stand on the bench. It is not safe," he says. + +He walks away with the file. Lily and Sam stand on the ground and look at each other. + +"Let's go play somewhere else," Sam says. + +They run to the sandbox and make a castle. They forget about the file and the man. They have fun. +Lily and Max were eager to go to the zoo. They loved to see the animals and learn their names. Mom said they could take the subway to get there faster. Lily and Max had never been on the subway before. They wondered what it was like. + +They walked to the station with Mom and bought tickets. They went down the stairs and waited on the platform. They heard a loud noise and saw a big train coming. It stopped and the doors opened. Mom said, "Come on, let's get in." Lily and Max followed her and found seats. + +The subway started to move. It went very fast and made a lot of noise. Lily and Max looked out the window and saw tunnels and lights. They felt excited and a little scared. They held Mom's hand and asked her questions. + +"Mom, where are we going?" Lily asked. + +"We're going to the zoo, remember?" Mom said. + +"What animals will we see?" Max asked. + +"We'll see lions and monkeys and elephants and more," Mom said. + +"Can we feed them?" Lily asked. + +"No, we can't feed them. They have their own food. But we can watch them and learn about them," Mom said. + +Lily and Max nodded. They wanted to see the animals and hear their sounds. They hoped the subway would get there soon. + +The subway stopped at a station. Mom said, "This is our stop. Let's get out." Lily and Max followed her and got out of the train. They went up the stairs and saw the sun and the sky. They felt a breeze and smelled the flowers. They saw a sign that said "Zoo". + +Mom said, "We're here. Are you ready to have fun?" Lily and Max smiled and said, "Yes!" They ran to the gate and showed their tickets. They entered the zoo and saw a big map. They looked at it and saw where the animals were. They saw a picture of a bird that had big wings and a long tail. It was called a peacock. + +"Mom, can we see the peacock?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, let's go," Mom said. They followed the signs and found the peacock. It was in a cage with other birds. It was very beautiful and colorful. It had blue and green and purple feathers. It opened its wings and showed its tail. It looked like a fan. + +"Wow, look at that!" Max said. + +"It's so pretty!" Lily said. + +The peacock made a loud noise. It sounded like a cry. It looked at Lily and Max and tilted its head. + +"Hello, peacock," Lily said. + +"Hello, hello," the peacock said. + +Lily and Max gasped. They couldn't believe the peacock could talk. They laughed and clapped their hands. + +"Mom, did you hear that? The peacock can talk!" Lily said. + +"I heard that. That's amazing!" Mom said. + +The peacock flapped its wings and jumped on a branch. It looked proud and happy. + +"Can you fly, peacock?" Max asked. + +"No, I can't fly. But I can soar," the peacock said. + +"What does soar mean?" Lily asked. + +"Soar means to go high and fast in the air. Like a plane or a rocket," the peacock said. + +"Wow, that sounds fun. Can you show us?" Max asked. + +"Okay, I'll show you. Watch me," the peacock said. It spread its wings and tail and ran to the edge of the cage. It jumped and soared in the air. It went up and down and around. It looked like a rainbow. + +Lily and Max watched the peacock soar. They felt amazed and happy. They cheered and clapped their hands. + +"Wow, you're so good at soaring, peacock!" Lily said. + +"Thank you, thank you. You're very nice," the peacock said. + +"You're welcome, peacock. You're very smart," Max said. + +"Thank you, thank you. You're very smart too," the peacock said. + +Lily and Max smiled and thanked the peacock. They said goodbye and waved. They went to see other animals. They had a lot of fun at the zoo. They learned a lot of things. They saw a lot of things. They made a new friend. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were twins. They liked to play with their toys, but sometimes they were naughty. They did not like to share or listen to Mom and Dad. + +One day, Mom and Dad gave them a big surprise. They brought home a new baby brother. Lily and Tom were happy to see the baby, but they were also curious. They wanted to touch him and hold him and play with him. + +Mom and Dad said, "Be gentle with the baby. He is very small and fragile. Do not spoil him or make him cry. He needs a lot of love and care." + +Lily and Tom nodded, but they did not really understand. They thought the baby was like a toy. They waited until Mom and Dad were busy, and then they sneaked into the baby's room. They saw the baby sleeping in his crib. They climbed up and reached for him. + +"Let me hold him first," Lily said. + +"No, me," Tom said. + +They pulled and pushed and fought over the baby. The baby woke up and started to cry. He was scared and hurt. Mom and Dad heard the noise and ran into the room. They saw Lily and Tom with the baby and they were very angry. + +"What are you doing?" Mom shouted. "You are spoiling the baby! You are hurting him! You are very naughty!" + +Lily and Tom dropped the baby and ran away. They felt bad and sorry. They did not mean to spoil the baby. They just wanted to play with him. + +Mom and Dad picked up the baby and hugged him. They checked if he was okay. They were relieved that he was not badly hurt. They calmed him down and put him back to sleep. + +Then they went to find Lily and Tom. They found them hiding under the bed. They looked sad and scared. + +Mom and Dad said, "We are not happy with what you did. You were not gentle with the baby. You were not listening to us. You were not sharing or taking turns. You were spoiling the baby. That is not how you treat a brother. You have to be kind and respectful and helpful. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They said, "We are sorry, Mom and Dad. We are sorry, baby. We love you. We will not spoil you again. We will be good." + +Mom and Dad smiled. They said, "We love you too, Lily and Tom. We know you are excited about the baby. But you have to be careful and patient. He is not a toy. He is a person. He is your brother. And you are his big sister and big brother. You have a very important role. You have to protect him and teach him and play with him. But not when he is sleeping. And not without asking us first. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They said, "Yes, Mom and Dad. We can do that. We want to be good." + +Mom and Dad hugged them and said, "We are proud of you, Lily and Tom. You are growing up. You are learning. You are zero spoiling the baby now. You are being good." +Lily liked to play in the garden. She liked to look at the plants and smell the flowers. She liked to water the plants with her little can. She wanted to help them grow. + +One day, she saw a new plant in a pot. It had green leaves and purple buds. Lily thought it was pretty. She wanted to touch it. She reached out her hand and pulled a bud. But the bud came off and the plant looked sad. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "I hurt the plant! I'm sorry, plant!" She started to cry. + +Mama heard Lily cry and came to the garden. She saw the plant and the bud in Lily's hand. She hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, Lily. You didn't mean to hurt the plant. You were curious. But you have to be gentle with plants. They are living things, like you and me. They need water and sun and love." + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Mama. I'm sorry, plant. I love you, plant. Can I give you some water?" + +Mama smiled and said, "Yes, you can. That will make the plant happy. And maybe it will grow more buds and flowers. Then you can enjoy them together." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, Mama. Thank you, Mama. Thank you, plant." She got her can and watered the plant. She hoped the plant would forgive her and be her friend. +One day, Tom and Mia were playing in the garden. They saw a big red truck with a loud siren. It was a fire truck. They ran to the fence to watch. + +"Wow, look at the fire truck!" Tom said. "It is so big and shiny. I want to be a fireman when I grow up." + +"Me too," Mia said. "Firemen are brave and help people. They have hoses and ladders and helmets." + +The fire truck stopped at the house next door. Tom and Mia saw smoke coming out of the window. There was a fire inside. They heard a woman scream. + +"Help, help! My cat is trapped in the fire!" she cried. + +The firemen jumped out of the truck. They put on their helmets and masks. They rolled out the hose and sprayed water at the fire. They climbed the ladder and broke the window. They went inside to look for the cat. + +Tom and Mia were scared. They hoped the firemen and the cat were okay. They hugged each other and watched. + +"Fire is bad," Tom said. "It can hurt people and animals and things. We should never play with fire." + +"No, we should not," Mia said. "Fire is dangerous. We should be careful and listen to the firemen. They know what to do." + +Soon, the firemen came out of the house. They had the cat in their arms. It was black and white and fluffy. It was coughing and meowing. The woman ran to them and hugged the cat. She was crying and smiling. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" she said. "You saved my cat. You are heroes. I am so grateful." + +The firemen smiled and nodded. They gave the cat some water and checked it for injuries. They said it was fine and just needed some rest. They put out the fire and cleaned up the mess. They got back in the truck and waved goodbye. + +Tom and Mia clapped and cheered. They were happy that the cat was safe and the fire was gone. They thought the firemen were amazing and kind. They wanted to thank them too. + +"That was interesting," Tom said. "But also scary. I don't want to see a fire again." + +"Me neither," Mia said. "But I still want to be a fireman. They are cool and helpful. Maybe they will let us see their truck someday." + +They went back to their garden and pretended to be firemen. They used their toys and imagination. They had fun and learned a lot. They did not panic. They were brave and smart. They were friends. +Anna likes to feed her dolls. She has a big basket of pretend food. She gives them bread and cheese and fruit and water. She talks to them and says, "Eat well, my babies. You are so good and hungry." + +One day, Anna's mom says, "Anna, it is time to tidy your room. Put away your toys and make your bed." Anna does not want to tidy. She wants to play with her dolls. She says, "No, mom. I am busy. My dolls need me." + +Mom says, "Anna, you can play later. First, you have to tidy. It is not nice to have a messy room. Come on, I will help you." Mom takes Anna's hand and leads her to her room. Anna feels sad. She does not want to leave her dolls. + +Mom helps Anna to put away her toys. She puts the pretend food in the basket, the books on the shelf, and the crayons in the box. She says, "See, Anna, it is easy to tidy. Now your room looks nice and clean. Don't you feel happy?" + +Anna looks at her room. She sees her bed with her pillow and her blanket. She sees her dolls on the bed. They look happy too. Anna smiles. She says, "Yes, mom, I feel happy. Thank you for helping me. Can I play with my dolls now?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can, Anna. But first, give me a hug. You are a good girl. I love you." Anna hugs her mom. She says, "I love you too, mom. You are the best." Then she runs to her bed and picks up her dolls. She says, "Come on, my babies. Let's have a nap. You can rest on my pillow. I will feed you later." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play and sing and laugh. One day, their mom says they can go to the opera with her. Lily and Ben do not know what opera is, but they are happy to go out. + +They put on their nice clothes and get in the car. Mom drives them to a big building with many lights. They go inside and find their seats. Mom says they have to be quiet and watch the show. Lily and Ben nod and sit still. + +The show starts. There are people on the stage. They wear funny costumes and make-up. They sing very loud and high. Some of them sound happy, some of them sound sad. Lily and Ben watch and listen. They do not understand what they are singing, but they think it is pretty. + +But then, something scary happens. One of the singers falls down and does not get up. Another singer cries and screams. There is blood on the stage. Lily and Ben are fearful. They do not like this show. They want to go home. + +"Mom, can we go?" Lily whispers. "I do not like this. It is too scary." + +"Me too," Ben says. "I do not like this. It is too loud." + +Mom looks at them and sees their fearful faces. She feels sorry for them. She says, "OK, we can go. This show is not for you. Maybe when you are older, you will like it more. Come on, let's go." + +She takes their hands and leads them out of the building. Lily and Ben are glad to leave. They hug their mom and say, "Thank you, mom. We love you." + +Mom smiles and says, "I love you too. Let's go get some ice cream." +Tom likes to fix things. He has a lot of equipment in his room. He has a hammer, a screwdriver, a wrench and some nails. He also has some wood, some cardboard and some glue. He likes to make new things with his equipment. + +One day, he decides to make a ladder. He wants to reach the high shelf in his room. He has some books and toys on the shelf, but he cannot see them well. He thinks a ladder will help him. He takes some wood and nails and starts to fix them together. He makes four long pieces and some short pieces. He puts the short pieces between the long pieces. He makes a ladder. + +He is very proud of his ladder. He shows it to his mom. "Look, mom, I made a ladder. Now I can go to the high shelf." + +Mom smiles. She is happy that Tom is creative. But she is also worried. She thinks the ladder is not very safe. She says, "Tom, your ladder is very nice, but it is not very strong. It might break if you climb on it. And the high shelf is not very stable. It might fall if you touch it. You could get hurt. Why don't you use a chair instead?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He does not want to get hurt. He does not want to break his ladder or his books and toys. He says, "OK, mom, I will use a chair. But can I keep my ladder? I like it." + +Mom says, "Yes, you can keep your ladder. But you can only use it for pretend. You can pretend to be a firefighter or a builder or an astronaut. But you cannot use it for real. Do you understand?" + +Tom nods. He understands. He says, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Tom. You are a very smart and good boy." +Jen likes to sing. She sings in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sings when she plays, when she eats, and when she sleeps. She sings loud and happy songs. + +But Tom does not like to sing. He likes to be quiet and read books. He does not like Jen's noisy songs. They hurt his ears and make him angry. He tells Jen to stop singing. + +"Jen, stop singing! You are too noisy! I want to read my book!" Tom says. + +But Jen does not stop singing. She sings louder and louder. She sings a song about mint. She likes mint. Mint is green and fresh and sweet. She sings, "Mint, mint, mint, I love mint, mint, mint, mint!" + +Tom does not like mint. He thinks mint is yucky and bitter and bad. He does not like Jen's song about mint. He gets more angry and shouts, "Jen, stop singing! You are too noisy! I hate mint, mint, mint, mint!" + +But Jen does not stop singing. She sings even louder and louder. She sings a song about Tom. She does not like Tom. Tom is mean and rude and sad. She sings, "Tom, Tom, Tom, you are mean, mean, mean, mean!" + +Tom does not like Jen's song about him. He feels hurt and sad and mad. He does not want to be mean. He wants to be nice and happy and good. He cries, "Jen, stop singing! You are too noisy! You are mean, mean, mean, mean!" + +Jen hears Tom crying. She stops singing. She feels sorry and bad and sad. She does not want to make Tom cry. She wants to make him smile and laugh and happy. She says, "Tom, I'm sorry. I did not mean to be mean. I was just singing. I like to sing. Do you want to sing with me?" + +Tom wipes his tears. He looks at Jen. He sees her smile and laugh and happy. He thinks maybe singing is not so bad. Maybe singing can be fun and nice and good. He says, "Jen, I'm sorry too. I did not mean to be rude. I was just reading. I like to read. Do you want to read with me?" + +Jen nods. She likes to read too. She likes books and stories and words. She says, "Yes, I want to read with you. And maybe we can sing too. But not too loud and not too mean. Just right and nice and good." + +Tom smiles. He likes Jen too. He likes her songs and her mint and her happy. He says, "Yes, we can read and sing too. But not too noisy and not too yucky. Just quiet and fresh and sweet." + +Jen and Tom hug. They are friends. They read and sing together. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were waiting for the train with their mom. It was very cold and they had no coats. They were shivering and miserable. They wanted to go home and have some soup and a warm bed. + +"Mom, when is the train coming?" Anna asked. + +"Soon, my dear, soon. I hope." Mom said. She looked at the big clock on the wall. It was late. She was worried. + +Ben saw a big dog on the other side of the platform. It was fluffy and brown. It had a red collar and a friendly face. Ben liked dogs. He wanted to pet it. + +"Mom, can I go see the dog?" Ben asked. + +"No, Ben, stay here with me and Anna. The dog belongs to someone else. And the train might come any minute." Mom said. + +But Ben did not listen. He ran across the platform to the dog. He reached out his hand to touch it. The dog wagged its tail and licked Ben's face. Ben giggled. + +"Hi, doggy. You are so nice. What is your name?" Ben said. + +The dog barked. It sounded happy. + +Suddenly, a loud whistle blew. The train was coming. Mom saw Ben and the dog. She was scared. + +"Ben, come back! The train is here! Hurry!" Mom shouted. + +Ben heard his mom. He looked at the train. It was big and fast. It was scary. He let go of the dog and ran back to his mom. He was shivering and miserable again. + +Mom hugged Ben and Anna. She was relieved. She was angry. + +"Ben, that was very naughty. You could have been hurt. You made me and Anna worry. Don't ever do that again. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Ben nodded. He was sorry. He did not mean to be naughty. He just wanted to see the dog. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I love you. And I love Anna. And I love the dog." Ben said. + +Mom smiled. She loved Ben and Anna too. And she liked the dog. She hoped the dog's owner was nice. + +The train stopped. The doors opened. Mom and the kids got on the train. They found some seats. They were warm and cozy. They were happy. + +The end. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box that they could make into anything. Sometimes they made it into a castle, sometimes into a spaceship, sometimes into a cave. + +One day, they decided to make it into a hot air balloon. They used some blankets and pillows to make the basket, and some balloons and string to make the balloon. They also drew some pictures of clouds and birds and taped them to the walls of the box. + +"Are you ready to fly?" Ben asked Mia. + +"Yes, I am!" Mia said. "Let's go!" + +They climbed into the basket and pretended to fly high in the sky. They looked at the pictures and imagined they were seeing real clouds and birds. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. + +They flew for a long time, until they got tired and hungry. They decided to land and have a snack. They looked for a nice place to settle. They saw a big park with green grass and colorful flowers. They thought it looked like a good spot. + +They lowered their balloon and landed gently on the ground. They got out of the basket and stretched their legs. They took out some crackers and juice from their backpack and sat on the grass. + +"This is a nice place," Mia said. + +"Yes, it is," Ben said. "And this is a fun game. I like our hot air balloon. It is very original." + +They smiled at each other and ate their snack. They felt happy and proud of their game. They decided to fly again after they finished. They loved their hot air balloon and their adventure. +Tom was a boy who liked to play with his rabbit, Bob. Bob was white and soft and had long ears. Tom and Bob liked to run and jump in the garden. They were happy. + +One day, Tom's mom said they had to go to grandma's house for a long time. Tom was sad. He did not want to leave Bob. He asked his mom, "Can I take Bob with me?" + +His mom said, "No, Tom. Bob has to stay here. Grandma is allergic to rabbits. She will sneeze and itch if Bob is near her. We will come back soon and see Bob again." + +Tom did not like this. He hugged Bob and said, "I will miss you, Bob. You are my best friend. Be good and don't be lonely." + +Bob looked at Tom with his big eyes and twitched his nose. He did not understand why Tom had to go. He was sad too. + +Tom and his mom got in the car and drove away. Bob watched them go. He felt alone. He did not want to play or eat. He just sat in his cage and thought of Tom. He hoped Tom would come back soon and play with him again. He loved Tom. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. But there was one thing they did not like: mud. Mud was wet and dirty and sticky. It made their shoes and clothes brown and smelly. + +One day, they saw a big puddle of mud near the swings. It looked like fun to splash in. Tom ran towards it and jumped in with a loud splash. He laughed and said, "Come on, Lily, join me! It's fun!" + +But Lily did not want to join him. She refused to go near the mud. She said, "No, Tom, I don't like mud. It's yucky and gross. I want to stay clean and dry." + +Tom did not understand. He said, "But mud is fun! You can make shapes and patterns and noises with it. And it feels good on your skin. Don't be scared, Lily, it's just mud!" + +Lily shook her head. She said, "I'm not scared, Tom, I just don't like it. Mud is not fun for me. It's messy and icky. I like to be graceful and neat. I want to play with something else." + +Tom shrugged. He said, "Okay, Lily, suit yourself. But you're missing out on a lot of fun. I'm going to play in the mud some more. Bye!" + +He splashed and squished and rolled in the mud. He had a great time. Lily watched him from a distance. She did not think he looked like he was having fun. He looked like he was making a big mess. She decided to play with the flowers and the butterflies instead. She thought they were pretty and graceful. She had a great time too. +Lily and Tom like to play with their jeep. It is big and red and has four wheels. They take turns to drive it in the yard. Sometimes they make noises like vroom and beep. + +One day, they see a big hill near the fence. They want to go up the hill with their jeep. They think it will be fun. They drive the jeep to the hill and push the pedal. + +The jeep goes faster and faster. It reaches the top of the hill and jumps in the air. Lily and Tom scream with joy. They feel like they are flying. + +But then the jeep lands hard on the ground. It makes a loud bang. The wheels fall off and the jeep breaks. Lily and Tom are sad. They look at their jeep and cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes out. She sees the jeep and the hill and the wheels. She is angry. She says, "What did you do? You broke your jeep! You could have hurt yourself! That was very naughty!" + +Lily and Tom say, "We are sorry, Mom. We just wanted to have fun. We didn't mean to break the jeep. Can you fix it?" + +Mom sighs. She says, "I don't know if I can fix it. It is very broken. You should not jump with your jeep. It is not safe. You should play with it on the ground. And you should wear your helmets and seat belts. They are tight but they protect you." + +Lily and Tom nod. They say, "We understand, Mom. We will be careful next time. We love you and we love our jeep." + +Mom hugs them. She says, "I love you too. And I love your jeep. Maybe we can find a way to fix it. But first, let's go inside and have some cookies. You must be hungry after your adventure." + +Lily and Tom smile. They say, "Yes, please. We like cookies. And we like you, Mom." + +They go inside with Mom. They leave the jeep and the hill and the wheels behind. They hope they can play with their jeep again soon. +Lila has a furry cat named Milo. She likes to play with him and hug him. Milo likes to sleep and chase mice. Sometimes he does not want to play with Lila. + +One day, Lila finds a ball of yarn in her mom's basket. She thinks it is a toy for Milo. She takes it and runs to the living room. She sees Milo on the floor, next to the sofa. He is sleeping. + +Lila says, "Milo, wake up! I have a toy for you!" She throws the ball of yarn at him. Milo opens his eyes and sees the ball. He jumps up and runs after it. He catches it with his paws and bites it. He thinks it is a mouse. + +Lila laughs and claps her hands. She says, "Good boy, Milo! You are so fast and smart!" She picks up the ball and throws it again. Milo chases it and catches it. He and Lila play for a long time. + +Mom comes in and sees them. She smiles and says, "What are you doing, Lila and Milo?" Lila says, "We are playing with yarn, Mom. It is fun!" Mom says, "That is nice, but that is not a toy. That is my yarn. I need it for knitting. Can I have it back, please?" + +Lila says, "Oh, I am sorry, Mom. I did not know. Here is your yarn." She gives the ball to Mom. Mom says, "Thank you, Lila. You are a good girl. And you, Milo, you are a good cat. But next time, please ask me before you take something from my basket." + +Lila and Milo nod and say, "Okay, Mom." Mom says, "Now, why don't you find another toy to play with? I have some balls and mice for Milo in the closet. And I have some books and dolls for Lila on the shelf. Go and have fun!" + +Lila and Milo say, "Yay!" They run to the closet and the shelf. They find new toys and play together. They are happy. Mom is happy too. She goes back to her knitting. She loves her furry cat and her sweet girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear called Ted. Ted loved to play outside in the sun. He liked to run and jump and climb trees. One day, Ted found an amazing bin. It was shiny and new, and Ted thought it would be a great place to hide his toys. + +Ted put all of his toys in the bin and closed the lid. Suddenly, the sun came out and shone on the bin. It sparkled and looked even more amazing. Ted was so happy that he started to dance around the bin. He knew that he had found something special. + +From that day on, Ted kept his toys in the amazing bin. Every time the sun shone on it, it looked even more beautiful. Ted loved his new bin and was happy to have found such a special place to keep his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny named Bun who loved to eat carrots. One day, Bun found a carrot that tasted very yummy. But then, the carrot disappeared! Bun looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Bun was very sad because the yummy carrot was gone. Suddenly, Bun saw a small mouse who had taken the carrot. The mouse quickly disappeared into its hole. + +Bun was sad that the yummy carrot was gone, but happy that the small mouse had found something tasty to eat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to the park. Lily was so excited and couldn't wait to go. + +When they got to the park, Lily's mom told her they had to delay their playtime for a little while. Lily was sad but her mom promised a surprise when they were finished. So, they waited patiently until it was time to play. + +Finally, the time had come and Lily's mom gave her a clear bag filled with treats. Lily was so happy and thanked her mom. Her mom explained that sometimes we have to delay our fun, but good things come to those who wait. Lily learned that sometimes, patience can bring great surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and would go to the garden every day to see if any new ones had bloomed. One day, she saw a beautiful red flower that she had never seen before. She ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, look at the pretty flower! It bloomed today!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's a serious flower. It needs a lot of care to stay healthy." + +Lily wanted to take care of the flower, so she went to get her little wheelbarrow to bring water and soil for it. As she was doing this, she heard a buzzing sound. She looked up and saw a bee flying around the flower. + +She said to the bee, "Hi there! Do you like the flower too?" The bee replied, "Yes, I love it. It's my favorite flower to collect nectar from." + +Lily was happy that the bee liked the flower too. She continued to take care of the flower every day, and soon it grew even more beautiful. From that day on, whenever she saw a flower bloom, she remembered the serious red flower and the friendly bee. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park near his house. One day, while he was playing, he saw a big hole in the ground. It was a drain! Timmy thought it was impressive because it was so big. + +Suddenly, Timmy's ball rolled into the drain. Timmy started to panic because he didn't want to lose his ball. He tried to reach in and grab it, but his arm wasn't long enough. Timmy didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a kind man came by and saw Timmy in distress. He asked what was wrong and Timmy told him about his ball. The man was able to reach into the drain and retrieve the ball for Timmy. Timmy was so happy and grateful that he gave the man a big hug. From that day on, Timmy was more careful when playing near the drain. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They sat on a bench and watched the ducks swim in the pond. Suddenly, Lily saw a leaf on the ground. "Look mommy, the leaf is rot!" she said. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it's turning brown and falling apart. That's what happens when things get old." + +Lily looked at her watch and said, "Mommy, can we go on the slide for one minute?" + +"Sure, just one minute," mommy said. + +Lily ran to the slide and climbed up. She was so excited that she went down the slide three times in one minute! + +When she was done, mommy asked, "Did you have fun?" + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, I feel happy now. I was anxious before, but now I'm not." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy. One night, Lily was scared of the dark. She requested her mom to turn on the night light. Her mom turned on the light and said, "Don't be scared, Lily. The dark can't hurt you." + +The next day, Lily went to school and saw her friend, Sarah, playing with a new toy. Lily felt jealous and wanted the toy too. She asked Sarah, "Can I play with your toy?" Sarah said, "Sure!" and they played together. + +Later that day, Lily went back home and hugged Teddy. She realized that she didn't need Sarah's toy to be happy. She felt better and went to bed without being scared of the dark. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and make things with her hands. One day, she found a box in her attic. The box was locked, but she wanted to see what was inside. She tried to open it, but she couldn't. + +Suddenly, a witch appeared out of nowhere. She was very scary and had a big nose. The witch said, "I can help you unlock the box, but you have to do something for me." Lily was scared, but she wanted to know what was inside the box. + +The witch asked Lily to draw a picture of her. Lily was very creative and drew a beautiful picture of the witch. The witch was so happy that she used her magic to unlock the box. Inside, Lily found a treasure chest full of toys and candy. She was so happy that she hugged the witch. The witch smiled and disappeared into thin air. From that day on, Lily knew that being creative could unlock many magical things. +Once upon a time, there was a big pig. The pig was very powerful and could lift heavy things. One day, the pig met a little girl. The girl asked the pig, "Can you help me dress up my doll?" The pig said, "Yes, I can help you." + +The pig used his powerful muscles to lift the doll's dress. The girl was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mr. Pig! You are so strong." The pig smiled and said, "You're welcome. It was easy for me to help you." + +The girl and the pig became friends and played together every day. The pig helped the girl dress up her dolls and the girl gave the pig lots of yummy snacks. They had lots of fun together and were always happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a bucket that was empty. She decided to fill it with water from the hose. + +As she was filling the bucket, she saw a little bug with a spike on its back. She thought it looked funny and wanted to show her mom. She carefully picked up the bug and ran inside to show her mom. + +But as she was running, the bug started making a noisy sound. Lily got scared and dropped the bug. Her mom came to see what was going on and saw the bug on the floor. She picked it up and showed Lily that the bug was harmless and just wanted to say hello. From that day on, Lily loved bugs and didn't think they were scary anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a big market. It was so enormous that it had lots of things to buy. One day, a little girl went to the market with her mommy. They bought some apples and bread. The mommy also got some cheese to spread on the bread. The little girl loved the market because it was so big and had lots of things to see. She was happy to go there with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat apples. One day, her mom gave her a big, juicy apple to eat. Lily took a bite and saw that it was brown and yucky inside. She didn't want to eat it anymore because it was disgusting. + +Lily's mom told her that sometimes, apples can get bad on the inside and it's important to cut them open before eating them. She also told her that it's not good to waste food because there are many people who don't have enough to eat. + +Lily learned an important lesson that day. She promised to always cut open her apples before eating them and to never waste food again. She felt happy knowing that she could help others by not wasting food. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a favorite toy, a red truck that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy couldn't find his truck. He searched and searched, but it was nowhere to be found. He looked under his bed, in his toy box, and even in the closet, but the truck was still missing. + +Timmy felt sad and worried. His red truck was very important to him, and he didn't want to lose it forever. He decided to ask his friends if they had seen it. He went to the park and asked his friends if they had seen his red truck. They searched with him, but they couldn't find it. + +Timmy felt like he would never find his truck, but he didn't give up. He kept searching and searching. Finally, after a long time, he found his red truck behind the couch. He felt so happy and proud of himself. He had won the victory over the missing truck! From that day on, Timmy made sure to keep his red truck in a safe place so he wouldn't lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, especially his dragon toy. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. Timmy didn't want to clean his room because he wanted to play with his dragon toy instead. + +Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, if you clean your room, I will give you a surprise." Timmy was curious about the surprise, so he decided to clean his room. After he finished cleaning, his mom gave him a big hug and said, "Good job, Timmy! Now, close your eyes and hold out your hands." Timmy closed his eyes and felt something soft and fluffy in his hands. When he opened his eyes, he saw a stuffed dragon toy! + +Timmy was so happy and hugged his mom. "Thank you, Mom! I love my new dragon toy!" he said. From that day on, Timmy learned that cleaning can lead to good surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends went to the park, but there was a lot of fog. They couldn't see very well and it was a little scary. + +Lily's friend, Jack, said "This fog is terrible! I hope it goes away soon." Lily agreed and they decided to play a game of hide and seek. It was a little harder than usual because of the fog, but they had fun anyway. + +Eventually, the fog cleared up and the sun came out. Lily and her friends were happy to see the blue sky again. They decided to have a picnic and eat some yummy snacks. Lily felt very happy and hoped that they could play in the park again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her scissors and cut paper into different shapes. One day, she was feeling anxious because she couldn't find her favorite pair of scissors. She looked everywhere, but they were nowhere to be found. + +Suddenly, she saw something rise up from behind her toy box. It was her cat, Mittens, and he had her scissors in his mouth! Lily was so happy to have found them and gave Mittens a big hug. From that day on, Lily made sure to always put her scissors away in a safe place so she wouldn't feel anxious about losing them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to draw with chalk. One day, Lily went outside to draw on the sidewalk with her chalk. But then, it started to rain! Lily was sad because the rain washed away her beautiful drawing. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a little worm on the ground. The worm was not moving and Lily thought it was dead. She said, "Oh no! This worm is dead!" + +Just then, Lily's friend Billy came over and saw the worm. Billy said, "I don't think it's dead, let's put it in the grass and see what happens." + +So, they put the worm in the grass and waited. After a few minutes, the worm started to move! Lily and Billy were so happy that the worm was alive. Even though it rained and washed away Lily's drawing, she was happy because she made a new discovery with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly in the brilliant blue sky and sing songs to all his friends. One day, Tweetie and his friends went to play in the nature park. They saw colorful flowers, tall trees, and a big pond. + +But then, Tweetie and his best friend, a bunny named Bubbles, started to quarrel over who would get to play with a shiny rock they found. They both wanted it very much. They argued and argued until they decided to have a race to see who would get the rock. + +Bubbles was very fast, but Tweetie was very smart. He flew above the trees and saw a shortcut that would help him win the race. He took the shortcut and won the race. Bubbles was sad at first, but then he saw a beautiful butterfly and forgot all about the rock. Tweetie realized that sometimes, it's better to share and enjoy the nature around them. From then on, they were the best of friends and never quarreled again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy tanks all day long. He had a big collection of them in his room. One day, Tim's mom took him to the store to buy some candy. Tim saw a toy tank that he really wanted, but his mom said they didn't have enough money to pay for it. + +Tim was very sad and started to cry. His mom felt terrible for making him upset. She decided to surprise him and bought the toy tank anyway. Tim was so happy and played with it all day long. + +But then, something terrible happened. Tim accidentally knocked over his mom's vase and it broke into a million pieces. His mom was very angry and told him he would have to pay for it. Tim didn't have any money, so he had to give his favorite toy tank to his mom as payment. + +Tim was very sad to lose his toy tank, but he learned an important lesson about being careful and taking responsibility for his actions. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new toy car that she loved to play with. One day, Lily decided to examine her toy car to see if it was still working. She looked at the wheels and the buttons, and everything seemed fine. + +Lily then decided to make her toy car zoom around the room. She pushed the buttons and the car went zoom, zoom, zoom! It was so much fun. But then, the car suddenly stopped moving. Lily didn't know what was wrong, so she asked her wise grandma for help. + +Grandma looked at the car and saw that the batteries were dead. She put in new batteries and the car was working again. Lily was so happy and grateful for her wise grandma's help. From then on, Lily always made sure to examine her toys and ask for help when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat yummy treats like cookies and candy. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the park to celebrate her birthday. Lily was so happy and excited! + +At the park, Lily's mommy gave her a big treat - a chocolate cupcake with sprinkles on top! Lily was so happy and she ate it all up. But then, she saw a grumpy boy sitting on a bench. He looked sad and lonely. Lily wanted to make him feel better, so she gave him a treat too - a lollipop. + +The grumpy boy's face lit up with a smile and he thanked Lily. They played together and had fun celebrating Lily's birthday. Lily was so happy that she could make someone else happy too. From that day on, Lily always remembered that sharing treats could make someone's day better. +Once upon a time, there was a big field. It was very green and had lots of flowers and grass. One day, a bossy cow came to the field. The cow wanted to eat all the grass and flowers. The other animals in the field didn't like that. They wanted to move away from the bossy cow. So they went to another field where they could eat in peace. The bossy cow was left all alone in the big field. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her blanket very much. It was soft and pink. She took it with her everywhere she went. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend wanted to play with the blanket, but Lily didn't want to share it. Her friend was sad and asked Lily to promise to share next time. Lily promised to be generous and share her blanket with her friend. They played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his toys in his room when he heard a loud noise. He got scared and ran to his mommy. + +His mommy saw that Timmy was fearful and asked him what happened. Timmy told her that he heard a loud noise and he was scared. His mommy encouraged him to be brave and go back to his room to see what the noise was. + +Timmy slowly walked back to his room, still feeling scared. When he got there, he saw that his toy furniture had fallen down and made the loud noise. Timmy felt relieved that it was just his toys and not something scary. His mommy came in and helped him put the furniture back in place. From then on, Timmy wasn't as fearful of loud noises and his mommy always encouraged him to be brave. +Once upon a time, there was a big tower. It was very tall and made of blocks. A little boy loved to play with the blocks and build the tower higher and higher. But one day, he got very sleepy and decided to take a nap. + +While he was sleeping, a big monster came and destroyed the tower. The little boy woke up and saw that his tower was gone. He felt very sad and cried a lot. + +From that day on, the little boy never built towers again. He was too scared that the monster would come back and destroy them. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she fell down and hurt her knee. She started to cry and scream because it hurt so much. Her mommy called a nurse to come and help her. + +The nurse was very nice and put a bandage on Lily's knee. Lily stopped crying and felt much better. But then, her mommy got angry because Lily was playing too rough. She told Lily to be more careful and not get hurt again. + +Lily promised to be more careful and hugged her mommy. She was happy that the nurse made her knee feel better and she didn't have to scream anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily wanted to go outside and play with her friends. She asked her mommy to lead her to the playground. + +Mommy held Lily's hand and they walked out of their house. They walked down the street and turned left at the corner. Soon, they arrived at the playground. Lily saw her friends and ran to play with them. + +After a while, it started to get dark outside. Lily's mommy came to the playground and said it was time to go home. Lily was sad to leave her friends, but she was happy to be going back to her smart little house. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. He had a big box full of all kinds of toys, from cars to dolls. + +One day, Timmy's little sister came into his room and started playing with his toys too. Timmy didn't like that and he got worried that his sister would break his toys. + +"Stop playing with my toys!" Timmy shouted. + +But his sister didn't listen and kept playing. Timmy got angry and he decided to destroy his sister's toy. + +He grabbed her favorite doll and threw it against the wall. The doll broke into many pieces and made a big messy on the floor. Timmy's sister started to cry and their mom came into the room. + +"You shouldn't have destroyed your sister's toy," their mom said. "Now she's sad and her toy is broken forever." + +Timmy felt bad and wished he hadn't destroyed the doll. He apologized to his sister, but it was too late. The bad ending was that Timmy's sister was still sad and her toy was destroyed. +Once upon a time, a cheerful girl went to the park to play. She saw a boy who was sad because he lost his balloon. The girl went to help him find it. She looked everywhere but she couldn't find it. + +Suddenly, she had an idea. She took a piece of string from her pocket and tied it to a leaf. She gave it to the boy and said, "Now you have a balloon!" The boy smiled and was very happy. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we can't always get what we want, but we can still find ways to be happy and make others happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and watch flowers grow. One day, while she was playing, she saw a nosy squirrel peeking at her from behind a tree. + +"Hello, little squirrel," said Lily. "Why are you being so nosy?" + +"I'm sorry," said the squirrel. "I just wanted to know what you were doing." + +"I'm watching the flowers grow," said Lily. "Do you want to watch with me?" + +The squirrel agreed and they sat quietly together, watching the flowers grow. After a while, the squirrel got tired and said, "I think I need a nap." + +Lily smiled and said, "That's okay, take a nap. When you wake up, we can watch more flowers grow together." + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to be curious, but it's also important to rest when you need to. And watching things grow can be a fun and peaceful activity. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play dress-up. One day, she put on her favorite princess dress and twirled around in the garden. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and carried her dress away! + +Lily was so sad and felt helpless without her dress. She cried out, "Oh no! My dress is gone! What will I do?" + +Just then, her kind neighbor, Mrs. Smith, came by and saw Lily's tears. Mrs. Smith asked, "What happened, little one?" + +Lily explained what had happened and Mrs. Smith said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your dress." Together, they searched high and low until they found the dress stuck in a tree. Mrs. Smith carried Lily on her shoulders so she could reach the dress and they both laughed with joy when they finally got it down. From that day on, Lily knew that she could always count on Mrs. Smith to help her when she felt helpless. +Once upon a time, there was a little duckling named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky saw a colorful kayak floating by. He wanted to explore it, so he crawled onto the kayak. + +As Ducky looked around, he saw many different things. He saw fish swimming in the water and birds flying in the sky. Ducky felt very happy on the kayak. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and the kayak started to move. Ducky got scared and started to cry. But then, his mother came and rescued him. Ducky was very grateful to his mother for saving him. From that day on, Ducky promised to always be careful when he crawls onto new things. +Once upon a time, a little dog named Spot went for a walk. Spot loved to move around and explore new things. Suddenly, Spot felt something in his paw and began to cry. His owner, a little girl named Lily, took him to the veterinarian. + +The veterinarian was a kind lady who wore a soft white coat. She looked at Spot's paw and said, "Spot needs a bandage to help him feel better." Lily was happy to hear that Spot would be okay. + +But when they got home, Spot's paw began to hurt again. Lily tried to help, but Spot was in too much pain. She called the veterinarian, but it was too late. Spot had to go to doggy heaven. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. She hugged Spot's soft fur and said goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a musician who loved to play his guitar. He would often sing songs and make people happy. One day, he stumbled on a rock and hurt his hand. He felt fearful that he wouldn't be able to play his guitar anymore. + +He went to the doctor who told him to rest his hand for a few days. The musician felt sad because he couldn't play his guitar. But then he realized that he could still sing and make people happy with his voice. + +The musician learned that even if he stumbled and fell, he could still find a way to make others happy. The moral of the story is that we should never give up, even if we face obstacles. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on tours with her family. One day, Lily's family planned a tour to the park. Lily was very excited and couldn't wait to go. + +As they were getting ready to leave, Lily's mom looked outside and saw some clouds in the sky. She said, "It looks like it might rain later, so we should bring our umbrellas just in case." + +Lily didn't mind the rain because she loved playing in it. When they got to the park, the weather was mild and sunny. They had a great time playing on the swings and having a picnic. But as they were packing up to leave, the sky got darker and the wind started to pick up. + +Lily's dad said, "I think it's going to rain soon. Let's hurry back to the car." Just as they got in the car, it started to pour. But Lily was happy because she got to use her new umbrella and splash in the puddles. She couldn't wait for the next tour with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old pirate who lived on a big ship. He didn't like to talk to anyone and he always wore a frown on his face. One day, a little girl came to the ship and asked the pirate if she could come aboard. + +The pirate was surprised and asked her why she wanted to come on his ship. The little girl said that she wanted to see the ocean and the pirate's ship was the only one in sight. The pirate didn't like the idea of having a little girl on his ship, but he didn't want to be rude, so he said yes. + +As they sailed together, the little girl told the pirate about all the things she loved, like playing with her toys and eating ice cream. The pirate listened quietly and realized that he didn't hate everything after all. He even smiled a little bit. + +When they arrived back on shore, the little girl thanked the pirate for letting her come on his ship. The pirate was surprised to find that he was actually sad to see her go. He realized that sometimes it's nice to have someone to talk to, even if you're a grumpy old pirate on a big ship. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big palace with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she accidentally spilled juice on the floor. She said, "Uh-oh, I made a mess." + +Her mommy came into the room and saw the juice on the floor. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. We're lucky that we have a towel to wipe it up." They both got a towel and wiped up the juice together. + +Lily felt happy that her mommy helped her clean up the mess. She said, "Thank you, mommy. You're the best." Her mommy smiled and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily made sure to be careful with her drinks so she wouldn't make a mess again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the fancy parade in her town. One day, she went to the parade with her mom and dad. She saw lots of colorful floats and happy people waving at her. + +Suddenly, Lily's balloon flew away from her hand. She started to cry. A kind man saw her and said, "Don't worry, I will release my balloon for you to have." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mister!" + +After the parade, Lily and her family went to a nearby park. They saw the man with the balloon and Lily ran up to him. "Thank you for giving me your balloon. It was so kind of you," she said. The man smiled and said, "You're welcome, little one. It was my pleasure." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to tap her feet to the beat of the music. One day, she went to a dance competition. The competition was very competitive, but Lily wasn't scared. She knew she could do it. + +During the competition, the judges mentioned how good Lily's tapping was. She felt very happy and proud of herself. After the competition, Lily talked to her mom. "Mommy, did you see how much fun I had tapping?" she asked. "Yes, Lily, I saw. You were amazing!" her mom replied. + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She was very happy that she did her best at the competition. From that day on, Lily continued to tap and dance, always remembering how much fun she had being competitive. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mommy. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Then, Timmy saw a big wave in the lake. He wanted to go in the water, but his mommy said it was too cold. + +After playing for a while longer, Timmy and his mommy went home. When they got home, Timmy's mommy told him to lock the front door. Timmy turned the key and locked the door. Then, they had some milk and cookies. The milk was mild and not too cold. Timmy loved milk and cookies. He was happy he got to play outside and have milk and cookies too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals and always wanted to have a pet. One day, Timmy decided to build a house for his new animal friend. He gathered some sticks and leaves and started building. + +As he was building, a bossy cat came along and started meowing loudly. Timmy was scared at first, but then he realized that the cat just wanted to help. So, he let the cat join him in building the house. + +Together, they built a beautiful house for Timmy's new animal friend. When they finished, Timmy was so happy that he hugged the cat and thanked him for being so helpful. From that day on, Timmy and the cat became the best of friends and they spent all their time playing with their animal friends in their new house. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, he found a big stone on the ground. It was heavy, but he wanted to pick it up. He tried and tried, but he was too weak. + +Timmy asked his mom for help. She came outside and picked up the stone easily. She said, "Timmy, you're still little and your muscles are weak. When you grow bigger, you'll be able to pick up heavy things like this stone." + +Timmy felt sad that he couldn't pick up the stone, but he didn't give up. He decided to try again every day to see if he could fit the stone in his toy wagon. One day, he finally did it! He was so happy and proud of himself. From that day on, Timmy knew that if he kept trying, he could do anything he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat yummy food, but she needed a fridge to keep it fresh. One day, Lily's fridge broke and she was sad because she couldn't keep her food cold anymore. + +Lily's mommy saw her sad face and knew what to do. She went to the store and bought a new fridge that was big and comfortable. Lily was so happy when she saw the new fridge because she knew her food would stay fresh and yummy. + +Now Lily can eat all the ice cream and fruit she wants because her food is safe in her new fridge. She is so grateful to have a fridge that keeps her food fresh and comfortable. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to play a game of tug-of-war with a rope. Lily held onto the rope with all her might, but suddenly it slipped from her hands and went flying into the air. + +Lily's friend, Tommy, saw the rope flying and said, "Look, the rope is ringing like a bell!" They both laughed and ran to retrieve the rope. When they found it, they saw that it was tangled in a tree. + +Lily said, "Let's climb the tree and get the rope down!" Tommy agreed and they both climbed up the tree. They worked together to untangle the rope and finally got it free. + +As they climbed back down the tree, Lily said, "That was fun! Let's play again tomorrow!" Tommy nodded and they both ran off to play some more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big tree with a rope hanging down from it. The rope looked rough and old, but Lily wanted to hold it and swing like a monkey. + +Lily ran to the rope and grabbed it with both hands. She held on tight and started to swing back and forth. It was so much fun! But then, she noticed that her hands were getting sore from holding the rough rope for so long. She decided to let go and rest for a bit. + +As she sat on the grass, Lily looked up at the rope and wondered how it got there. Maybe some other kids put it up for everyone to play with. She was grateful for the rope and couldn't wait to hold it again and swing like a monkey. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hockey with his friends. They would skate and pass the puck back and forth. One day, Timmy's tummy started to feel funny. He realized he was very hungry. + +Timmy decided to go inside and ask his mom for a snack. But when he tried to open the door, it was stuck. He pushed and pushed, but it wouldn't budge. Timmy was starting to get worried. + +Just then, his dad came home and saw Timmy struggling with the door. He gave it a big push and it finally opened. Timmy was so happy and grateful. He ran inside and got a snack to eat. And then he went back outside to play more hockey with his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big forest. One day, a bear appeared in the forest. The bear was very big and brown. It looked around and saw a river. The bear went to the river and drank some water. Then, it saw some lumber on the ground. The lumber was wet because it had rained. The bear walked on the lumber and it made a loud sound. The bear was happy and kept walking on the wet lumber. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily wanted to bake cookies with her mommy. She went to the kitchen and asked her mommy, "Can we bake cookies, please?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily! Let's get started." They gathered all the ingredients and started to mix them together. Lily loved to touch the soft dough with her hands. + +After they finished baking the cookies, Lily accidentally dropped one on the ground. She felt ashamed and started to cry. Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can always make more cookies. Accidents happen." + +Lily wiped her tears and smiled. She realized that it's okay to make mistakes and that her mommy would always be there to help her. They enjoyed their delicious cookies together and had a happy day. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cricket. He liked to sleep all day and never wanted to work. One day, he heard a funny joke and started to laugh so hard that he fell off his leaf. + +The other bugs in the garden heard the cricket laughing and came over to see what was so funny. The cricket told them the joke and they all laughed too. + +From that day on, the lazy cricket realized that laughter was the best medicine and he started to work harder. He even made new friends who liked to laugh and play with him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dog. The dog had an owner who loved him very much. One day, the owner took the dog for a walk. The dog was happy and wagged his tail. + +But then, the dog saw a cat. The dog wanted to chase the cat, so he pulled on his leash. The owner got nervous and tried to hold onto the leash, but the dog was too strong. Suddenly, the leash broke and the dog ran after the cat. + +The owner called and called for the dog to come back, but the dog didn't listen. The owner was very sad and didn't know what to do. The dog ran into the street and was hit by a car. The owner cried and cried because he loved the dog so much. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to mix the cake batter. Lily was so excited to help! She mixed the batter with a big spoon and it made her happy. + +After they baked the cake, Lily's mommy put the dishes in the dishwasher. Lily asked, "Can I help you, Mommy?" Her mommy said, "Sure, you can help me fit the dishes in the dishwasher." Lily was a little confused about what "fit" meant, but her mommy showed her how to put the dishes in the dishwasher so they all fit perfectly. + +Lily was proud of herself for helping her mommy. She said, "Mommy, I love helping you in the kitchen!" Her mommy replied, "I love having you as my little helper, Lily." And they both smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went outside to play in the garden. Suddenly, she saw a weird lizard on the ground. It was green and had big eyes. Lily was surprised to see it. She had never seen a lizard before. She watched it for a while and then ran inside to tell her mommy about the lizard. Her mommy came outside and they both watched the lizard together. It was a fun surprise for Lily to see a new animal in her garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy dump truck when he realized that he had lost a wheel. He looked all around but he couldn't find it anywhere. + +Timmy's big sister, Sarah, saw that he was sad and wanted to help him. She looked in the toy box and found a spare wheel. She showed it to Timmy and he was so happy! He put the wheel on his truck and it was as good as new. + +Later that day, Timmy and Sarah went to the park. They saw a big truck made of steel. It was so big and shiny! Timmy thought it looked like his toy dump truck but much bigger. Sarah told Timmy that the truck was used to carry heavy things like rocks and dirt. + +Timmy didn't like how bossy the big truck looked. He liked his little dump truck because it was friendly and fun to play with. Timmy and Sarah went home, happy and content with their toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily saw a shiny toy car in the sandbox. She wanted to touch it, but another boy was playing with it. She waited patiently for him to finish. + +Later that day, Lily's family went to a fancy hotel. They saw lots of luxury things like chandeliers and fancy chairs. Lily saw a useful pen on the table and wanted to take it home, but her mommy said it was not nice to take things that didn't belong to them. + +The next day, Lily and her family went back to the park. The boy with the toy car was gone, and Lily finally got to touch it. But then, she accidentally broke it! She felt very sad and knew she had to tell the boy what happened. When she did, the boy was upset at first, but then he saw how sorry Lily was and forgave her. From then on, Lily learned to always be honest and to take care of other people's things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to have a race. Lily wanted to win so badly because she loved the feeling of success. + +As they started running, Lily's shoelace became untied. She didn't want to stop and tie it because she thought she would lose. But then, her friend said, "Lily, pause for a second and tie your shoelace. It's serious, you might fall and get hurt." + +Lily listened to her friend and paused to tie her shoelace. As she continued running, she noticed that her friend was slowing down. She remembered what her friend said and stopped to ask if everything was okay. Her friend was feeling sick and needed to rest. Lily helped her friend and they walked back home together. + +Later that day, Lily's friend thanked her for being a good friend and helping her. Lily felt happy and proud of herself for being kind. She realized that success isn't just about winning, but also about being a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a duck named Ducky. Ducky lived in a modest little house by a big pond. Every day, Ducky would swim in the pond and play with her friends. She loved the pond and her friends very much. + +One day, Ducky's friend Quacky told her that he was moving away. Ducky was very sad and started to miss Quacky even though he hadn't left yet. She didn't know what she would do without her friend. + +The next day, Quacky said goodbye and left for his new home. Ducky was very sad and missed him even more. She didn't feel like swimming or playing anymore. But then, she remembered all the fun times they had together in the pond and she started to feel better. She knew that even though Quacky was gone, she still had her memories of him and the pond where they played. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty flower. It was red and had green leaves. The flower was happy because it could bloom in the sunshine. One day, a little girl came to the garden and saw the flower. She thought it was adorable and picked it up. She put the flower in a rock and took it home. The flower was sad because it wanted to stay in the garden and bloom. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little fish named Finn. Finn loved to swim in the pond with his fish friends. One day, Finn saw a shiny copper coin at the bottom of the pond. He wanted to get it, but he didn't know how to dive deep. + +Finn asked his friend, Sammy the snail, "Can you help me get the copper coin?" + +Sammy replied, "I can't swim, but I can stick to your back and guide you down." + +Finn and Sammy worked together to retrieve the copper coin. But when they got back to the surface, they saw that the other fish were fighting over a piece of food. Finn and Sammy realized that the copper coin wasn't worth fighting over. + +The moral of the story is that friendship is more valuable than material possessions. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her puzzle every day. One day, her puzzle was missing a piece and she felt sad. She went to her mom and started to complain about the missing piece. + +Her mom listened to her and said she would help her find the missing piece. They searched all around the house and finally found it under the couch. Lily was happy again and felt alert to finish her puzzle. + +From that day on, Lily learned that if she ever had a problem, she could talk to her mom and she would always be there to help her. And she continued to enjoy playing with her puzzle every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in nature. He would run and jump and play with the animals. One day, Timmy saw a butterfly and wanted to grab it. But his mommy told him that it's not nice to grab things from nature. + +Timmy felt sad because he really wanted to catch the butterfly. But then he realized that it would be selfish to take the butterfly away from its home in nature. So, Timmy decided to just watch the butterfly and enjoy its beauty from afar. + +As Timmy sat and watched the butterfly, he saw how happy it was flying around in nature. He realized that it's important to think about others and not just grab things for ourselves. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to be kind to nature and the animals that live in it. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a purple dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily went to visit her friend, Timmy. She brought her notebook with her to draw pictures. + +When she arrived at Timmy's house, they played together and had lots of fun. After a while, Lily remembered her notebook and showed it to Timmy. He thought it was very cool and they drew pictures of their favorite animals. + +When it was time for Lily to go home, she said goodbye to Timmy and promised to visit again soon. She was happy to have made a new friend and to have shared her notebook with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, Lily's mom gave her some medicine to make her feel better. Lily didn't like the taste of the medicine, but she knew it would help her feel better. + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They decided to play hide and seek. Lily found a good hiding spot behind a big tree. She heard her friends looking for her, but they couldn't find her. Suddenly, Lily realized that she had accidentally locked herself behind the tree. + +"Help! I'm stuck!" Lily shouted. + +Her friends heard her and ran over to help. They tried to unlock the tree, but it wouldn't budge. Finally, one of Lily's friends had an idea. She went home and brought back a different key. This key worked and they were able to unlock the tree and free Lily. + +"Thank you for helping me!" Lily said. + +"No problem, we're glad you're okay," her friends replied. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always check if things were locked before she played around them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a plate that she loved to eat her yummy food on. One day, her plate broke and she felt very sad and lonely. She went to her mom and mentioned that her plate was broken. + +Her mom saw how sad she was and decided to take her to the store to get a new plate. Lily was so happy and excited to pick out a new plate. She looked at all the plates and found one that she loved. It was pink with little flowers on it. + +Now Lily wasn't lonely anymore because she had her new plate to eat on. She thanked her mom for helping her find a new plate and felt so happy to have it. From that day on, Lily made sure to take good care of her new plate so it wouldn't break like her old one did. +Once upon a time, there was a little bee. The bee wanted to make a hive. She found a nice spot with lots of flowers and started to make her hive. She worked very hard every day. Soon, she was glad to see that her hive was almost done. + +One day, a big wind came and blew her hive away. The little bee was sad. But then, she remembered that she could make another hive. So she worked hard again and made a new hive. This time, she made it even stronger than before. + +All the other bees were glad to see the little bee's new hive. They all wanted to live in it with her. The little bee was happy to have so many friends. She realized that even though bad things can happen, she can always make something good again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the beach every day with his mommy and daddy. They would play in the sand and swim in the ocean. Timmy loved the ocean because he could see the waves go up and down. His mommy and daddy told him that the waves were called tides. + +One day, Timmy and his family went to the beach and they saw a man with a big camera. The man told them that he was going to record the tides. Timmy didn't know what that meant, but his mommy explained that the man was going to take pictures of the waves so he could watch them later. + +After the man was finished recording the tides, Timmy and his family went for a walk on the beach. Timmy was so excited because he found a seashell that was a perfect fit for his hand. He showed his mommy and daddy and they were very proud of him. They told him that he was very good at finding things that fit just right. Timmy was happy because he loved making his mommy and daddy proud. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and generous bunny named Coco. Coco loved to decorate her burrow with pretty flowers and colorful ribbons. One day, Coco decided to make her burrow even more special by decorating it with shiny stars and glittery streamers. + +As Coco was hopping around, she saw a tunnel that she had never seen before. Curious, she hopped into the tunnel and found herself in a magical garden filled with sweet-smelling flowers and fluttering butterflies. Coco was amazed by the beauty of the garden and decided to decorate it with more flowers and ribbons. + +As Coco was decorating the garden, she heard a faint meowing sound. She followed the sound and found a little kitten stuck in a tree. Coco used her strong legs to climb up the tree and rescue the kitten. The kitten was so grateful to Coco for her generous help that it decided to stay with her and help her decorate the garden. From that day on, Coco and the kitten lived happily ever after, decorating their burrow and the magical garden together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the park. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. They played on the swings and the slide. But then, his mom had to go home to make dinner. Tim didn't want to go home yet, so he stayed in the park. + +As the sun started to go down, Tim noticed a mist coming in. He thought it looked cool and wanted to play in it. But his mom had told him not to play in the mist because it could make him sick. Tim didn't listen to his mom and ran into the mist. + +After a few minutes, Tim couldn't see anything. He was lost and scared. Suddenly, he heard a noise and saw a man arrive. The man looked mean and Tim felt ashamed for not listening to his mom. The man took Tim away and he was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to get some milk from the fridge. But when Lily opened the fridge, she saw that the milk was gone. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, we don't have any milk in the fridge. What should we do?" + +Her mommy replied, "Don't worry, Lily. We can return to the store and buy some more milk." + +So, they went to the store and bought some milk. But when they returned home, they saw that the milk was pale and not fresh. Lily's mommy got upset and called the store to complain. In the end, the store apologized and gave them a new carton of fresh milk. And Lily and her mommy were happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red barn with lots of animals inside. There were cows, pigs, and even a little chicken named Penny. Penny was very small compared to the other animals, but she was very happy in her cozy corner of the barn. + +One day, a new chicken came to live in the barn. Her name was Lola and she was very big and beautiful. All the other animals were jealous of Lola's shiny feathers and loud clucks. Even Penny felt a little jealous. + +But one night, something strange happened. Lola disappeared! All the animals searched the barn, but she was nowhere to be found. Suddenly, they heard a faint clucking sound coming from Penny's corner. When they looked closer, they saw Lola hiding behind Penny, trying to steal her cozy spot. + +From that day on, Lola learned to be happy with what she had and the other animals learned not to be jealous of others. And Penny? Well, she was just happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day, but her favorite toy was her phone. She loved to talk to her friends on the phone and hear the ring sound. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going on a trip. They had to wait in a long line to get on the airplane. Lily was getting bored and asked, "Mommy, when will we get on the airplane?" Her mommy said, "We have to wait in this line until it's our turn." + +Lily was sad because she didn't like waiting in lines. But her mommy told her that waiting in lines is important because it helps us be dependable and patient. Lily learned that waiting in lines is a part of life and it's important to be patient. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her red ball. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came to visit her. Timmy had a new glove to show Lily. It was a big, brown glove that he got from his dad. + +Lily was so happy to see Timmy and his new glove. They played catch with the red ball and the brown glove. Suddenly, Lily's mom called them for lunch. They went inside and ate some yummy sandwiches. After lunch, Timmy had to go home. + +Lily walked Timmy to the door and said goodbye. She was sad that Timmy had to leave, but she knew he would come back soon. Timmy said he had a fine time playing with her and he can't wait to come back and play again. Lily waved goodbye as Timmy left and she went back to playing with her red ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the market with her mom. It was always warm outside when they went. Lily loved to see the colorful fruits and veggies at the market. + +One day, as they were walking to the market, Lily saw a toy she wanted. She asked her mom if they could buy it, but her mom said they didn't have enough money. Lily was sad, but her mom told her they could save up and buy it another day. + +At the market, Lily saw a man who looked very hungry. He asked her mom for some money, but her mom said they didn't have any extra. Lily felt bad for the man and wanted to help. She remembered the toy she wanted and decided to give the man her allowance instead. + +On their way back home, Lily felt happy that she helped the man. But suddenly, a big storm came and they had to run home fast. When they got home, they found out that their house was flooded. Lily's mom said they had to leave and find a new place to live. + +Lily felt sad and scared. But her mom reminded her that they had each other and that was all that mattered. The moral of the story is that it's important to help others, even if it means sacrificing something you want. +Once upon a time, there was a witch. She had a tight hat on her head and a big nose. She wanted to gain more magic powers. So, she went to the forest to find some special plants. + +As she was walking, she saw a little girl. The girl was lost and scared. The witch felt sorry for her and decided to help her find her way back home. The girl was very happy and thanked the witch. + +After helping the girl, the witch realized that she had gained something even more important than magic powers. She had gained a new friend. From that day on, the witch and the little girl went on many adventures together. They had lots of fun and the witch never felt alone again. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk with her mom. They saw many cars on the road, which made the traffic very busy. Suddenly, a leaf fell from a tree and landed on Lily's head. She laughed and said, "The leaf fell on me!" + +As they continued their walk, they saw a charming house with a pretty garden. Lily's mom said, "Isn't that house charming?" Lily nodded and said, "It's pretty!" They walked past the house and saw some birds flying in the sky. + +Finally, they arrived back home and Lily told her dad all about their walk. She said, "We saw lots of cars in the traffic and a leaf fell on me. We also saw a charming house with a pretty garden and some birds flying in the sky!" Her dad smiled and said, "That sounds like a lovely walk." +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Suddenly, Lily felt her stomach hurt. She told her mommy, "Owie, my tummy hurts." Her mommy asked, "Do you need to go potty?" Lily said, "No, I need to hold my tummy." + +Lily's mommy picked her up fast and said, "Let's go home and rest." On the way home, they saw a puppy. The puppy was holding a ball in its mouth. Lily said, "Look mommy, the puppy is holding the ball." Her mommy said, "Yes, the puppy likes to play too." + +When they got home, Lily's mommy gave her some medicine for her stomach. Lily felt better and said, "Thank you mommy for holding me fast." Her mommy hugged her and said, "I will always hold you when you need me." Lily smiled and said, "I love you mommy." +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They both loved to play with toys and eat snacks. One day, they found a bag of salt and decided to taste it. It was too salty and they started to quarrel about whose fault it was. + +Their argument became louder and louder, until a wise old man passing by stopped to ask what was wrong. They explained their quarrel and the old man gave them a wise advice. He said, "In life, you will face many problems, but it's important to solve them together. Don't let small things like salt ruin your friendship." + +Timmy and Tommy realized their mistake and apologized to each other. They learned that it's better to be friends than to be famous for winning an argument. From that day on, they shared everything and never quarreled again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had big chubby cheeks and loved to eat cookies. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friend, Timmy. They ran around and played on the swings. + +As the sun started to set, Lily's eyes started to feel tired. "I'm getting sleepy," she said to Timmy. "Me too," Timmy replied. They both sat down on the grass and yawned. "Let's go home," Lily said. + +But as they walked home, they saw a big scary dog. Lily's eyes got wide with fear. "What do we do?" she asked Timmy. "We need to be brave," Timmy said. But the dog started to chase them and Lily fell down. She hurt her eye and started to cry. Timmy tried to help, but the dog was too fast. + +In the end, they had to go to the hospital and Lily had to wear an eye patch. She was sad that she couldn't play with Timmy anymore. But she knew that she had to be careful and always look out for scary dogs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to help her mommy with the laundry. She would put the clothes in the machine and press the button to start it. One day, while they were folding the laundry, Lily asked her mommy, "Why is the sky blue?" + +Her mommy replied, "The sky is blue because the sun rises in the morning and sets in the evening. When the sun rises, it shines on the sky and makes it look blue." + +Lily thought about this for a moment and then said, "I want to be rich like the sun, so I can make everything beautiful and blue." Her mommy smiled and said, "You don't need to be rich to make things beautiful, Lily. You just need to be kind and helpful, like you are when you help me with the laundry." +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily and her family went camping in the forest. They set up their tent and made a fire. Lily was excited to explore the unknown forest. + +As the sun went down, it started to get cold. Lily began to shiver. "I'm cold," she said to her mom. "Can we go in the tent?" + +"Sure, sweetie," her mom replied. + +Lily crawled into her sleeping bag and listened to the sounds of the forest. "Mom, what's that noise?" she asked. + +"I don't know," her mom said. "It's probably just an animal. Don't worry, we're safe in our camp." + +Lily felt better knowing her family was with her in the unknown forest. She fell asleep, still shivering a little, but happy to be on an adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to go on walks with his owner, Sarah. Sarah always put a leash on Max to keep him safe. + +One day, while they were on a walk, Max saw a squirrel and ran after it. Sarah tried to hold onto the leash, but Max was too strong and broke free. Sarah was miserable because she was worried about Max getting lost. + +The next day, Sarah had an idea. She bought a special leash that could record where Max went. She put the leash on Max and they went for a walk. Max saw the same squirrel and ran after it again, but this time Sarah could follow where he went because of the recorded leash. She found Max and they went back home together. From then on, Sarah and Max went on many walks with the recorded leash and they never got lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar named Sammy. Sammy loved to eat leaves and crawl around. One day, Sammy set out to find some yummy leaves to eat. + +As Sammy crawled along, he saw a big, mean bird flying above him. The bird wanted to eat Sammy for lunch! Sammy was scared and tried to crawl away as fast as he could. But the bird was too fast and caught Sammy with its sharp claws. + +Poor Sammy was hurt and couldn't crawl anymore. The bird didn't like the taste of Sammy and dropped him on the ground. Sammy was sad and scared, but he knew he had to keep going. He set his mind to crawling again and slowly, but surely, he started to move. Sammy was a brave little caterpillar who never gave up, even when things got tough. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to camp every summer. She would play with her friends and eat yummy snacks. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, we can't go to camp this year. We'll miss it so much." + +Lily felt sad and said, "But I love camp. Can we go next year?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Of course, we'll go next year. Let's make our own camp at home. We can have a picnic and play games." + +Lily smiled and said, "That sounds fun. Can we have yummy snacks too?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Of course, we'll have the yummiest snacks." And they spent the day having their own camp at home, making memories that would last a lifetime. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She saw a pond with lots of green frogs. She wanted to catch one, but they all looked the same. + +Lily talked to an old man sitting on a bench. "How can I make one frog unique?" she asked. + +The man smiled and said, "You can make a crown for the frog with flowers and leaves. Then it will be the prettiest frog in the pond." + +Lily ran to find flowers and leaves. She made a crown and put it on a frog. "Look, he's unique now!" she said. + +The frog hopped away, happy with his new crown. Lily smiled and went home, feeling proud of what she had made. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny rocks and pretty flowers. One day, she went for a walk in the park and found a big palace. It was so big and beautiful that Lily wanted to explore it. + +As she walked around, she met a friendly dog. "Hi there, little girl," said the dog. "What are you doing here?" + +"I'm exploring this palace," replied Lily. "It's so pretty!" + +The dog wagged his tail. "I love this palace too. It's my home. Would you like to come in and see more of it?" + +Lily smiled and followed the friendly dog inside. She saw lots of rooms and collected some more shiny rocks along the way. She had so much fun exploring with her new friend. When it was time to go home, the dog said goodbye and gave Lily a big lick on the cheek. Lily waved goodbye and promised to come back and visit her new friend soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink dress and wide smile. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a butterfly and tried to catch it. But the butterfly flew away. + +Lily saw a boy playing with a bow and arrow. She asked him, "Can I try?" The boy said, "Sure!" Lily took the bow and aimed at the butterfly. She shot the arrow, but it missed the butterfly and hit a bird. + +The bird fell down and did not move. Lily felt sad and cried. She went home and told her mom what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. We will take care of the bird." From that day on, Lily learned to be careful and never played with a bow and arrow again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her yard. One day, she found a weird-looking bug on her palm. She didn't know what to do, so she called out to her mom. + +"Mama! Look at this weird bug on my palm!" Lily said. + +Her mom came over and looked at the bug. "That's a ladybug, Lily. They're good bugs. They eat other bugs that can hurt our plants," her mom said. + +Lily was happy to learn about the ladybug. She watched it crawl off her palm and onto a nearby flower. "Thank you for telling me, Mama," Lily said with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she was running and fell down, hurting her knee. She cried and cried until her mom came to settle her down. + +Lily's mom said, "Let's go inside and put a bandage on your knee." Lily said, "It's difficult to walk." Her mom carried her inside and put a bandage on her knee. + +The next day, Lily wanted to play outside again. Her mom said, "No, you need to rest your knee." Lily said, "But I want to play." Her mom said, "It's difficult to play when you're hurt." + +Lily was sad and didn't want to listen to her mom. She went outside to play anyway. But when she started running, she fell again and hurt her knee even more. This time, she had to go to the hospital. Her mom said, "I told you it's difficult to play when you're hurt." + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to listen to her mom from now on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cuddle with her soft pillow every night before sleeping. One night, Lily's pillow felt different. It was not as fluffy as before. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can you fix my pillow? It doesn't feel good anymore." + +Her mom replied, "Sure, let me fluff it up for you." After a few minutes, Lily's pillow felt better. "Thank you, Mommy! You fixed my pillow. I trust you to always make things better," said Lily. + +Her mom smiled and gave her a warm hug. "You're welcome, sweetie. I want you to have a good night's sleep. Also, I made some tasty cookies for you. Do you want to try them?" + +"Yum! I love cookies. Thank you, Mommy," said Lily, as she took a bite of the tasty cookie. She felt happy and content, knowing that her mommy always took care of her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees in her backyard. One day, she saw a big, heavy branch that she wanted to climb. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw her trying to climb the branch. "Be careful, Lily! That branch looks really heavy," said her mom. + +Lily replied, "I know, Mommy. But I want to climb it and see the band play at the park." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, but be careful. We don't want you to get hurt." + +Lily climbed the branch and saw the band playing in the park. She was so happy that she climbed the heavy branch to see them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park to play on the swings and slide. One day, Timmy saw a weird man in the park. The man was juggling balls and performing tricks. + +Timmy went up to the man and said, "Hi! What are you doing?" + +"I'm performing," said the man. + +"That's cool! Can you teach me how to juggle?" asked Timmy. +